Visiting the pubs in the New Forest makes for a great reason for a tour around. Obviously you need to have a ‘Dez’ (designated driver) or at least stick to the lemonade, but whether you’re drinking or not, the New Forest pubs are a joy to behold. I’ve spent years trying the New Forest pubs out, but last weekend I went for a road trip – specifically to take pictures of them all.
Cute, quaint, some with thatched roofs, and many with open fires in the winter, there are some great pubs in the New Forest.
Here are the best pubs in New Forest for your day out.
Best Pubs in the New Forest
1. The White Buck Inn, Burley
This ancient and classic country house was built just at the turn of the 20th century, but it wasn’t until the 60s that one family took on the project to bring it back to life.
The White Buck Inn, named after a majestic forest animal that runs around nearby, soon became a popular, and musical, place for people to visit.
This is one of the most famous pubs in the New Forest, where you can enjoy the end of a day of sightseeing with a foamy pint of tap beer. The White Buck Inn has a good range of beer brands – you can also enjoy cider, seasonal ale and some exclusive bottles of wine too. Great car park here by the way.
Burley is such a cute village in the New Forest – one of my favourites. There’s a really lovely village centre, and it’s great for a park up and look around.
2. The New Forest, Ashurst
If you’ve reached the end of a particularly active day and you didn’t even have the time to get a proper lunch, The New Forest in Ashurst is the ideal choice for you.
One of the best New Forest pubs in town, here you’ll find a mouthwatering menu as well as an endless drink menu that includes wine, cask ales, draught beer and cider, bottled beer, gin, vodka, scotch, assorted cocktails and even non-alcoholic beverages if all you’re looking for is a calm dinner and great atmosphere.
The New Forest usually has attractive promotions like a burger and a beer for £15 or a bottle of Prosecco for £15 each Friday. It’s right at the edge of the New Forest, on the way back to Southampton – kinda a last chance saloon.
3. The Forest Inn, Ashurst
I got this one confused with The New Forest pub above when I was road tripping round the New Forest taking my photos. They’re very close, but also very different. This is the actual last pub before you leave the New Forest Southampton bound.
The Forest Inn is a traditional pub serving home cooked food with daily specials. From the beer garden here you can see stunning views of the New Forest National Park, and there’s a log fire inside too.
4. The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst
From the warmest evenings to the coldest nights, The Oak Inn pub in The New Forest will always welcome you with open arms – whether you’re a slider, rambler or regular customer.
From the moment you walk through the door, the scent of the most delicious dishes will reach your nose. Indulge in great pub meals such as steaks, fish, roasties, kids’ meals and a fair selection of sweets and desserts too.
But no pub is complete without its most important element: a refreshing drink. Tap beers, bottled beers, wine and sweet cocktails made with fresh fruit and only the best liquors.
5. The Pilgrim Inn, Marchwood
What makes New Forest pubs the best? Their amazing facilities that host tourists all year round. If you visit the New Forest in the hottest months of the year you can lounge in the garden seating area of the pub, but if you’re planning on a winter wonderland trip you can curl up near the fire and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a steamy chocolate.
The Pilgrim Inn in Marchwood offers the best meals from breakfast ‘till dinner, and you’ll also enjoy one of hundreds of beverages: from beers and liquors to sparkling champagne and fresh refreshing tonic water.
Need more reasons to visit The Pilgrim Inn? Live music will get you dancing and singing along!
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6. The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst
The New Forest Inn is a traditional pub with a unique green facade and some outdoors garden benches to enjoy fresh drinks during the hottest months of the year. Love to sit here and watch the people and traffic go by.
The New Forest Inn menu contains some real local ales, a huge selection of the finest wines, cider and all sorts of cocktails. When the weather starts to drop and you just want to curl up next to the fire at the end of your touring day, there’s also a cosy sitting area on the inside.
You’re not far from The Swan here and you could walk between the two for a bit of a pub crawl, if you fancy.
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7. The Hare and Hounds, Sway
If you’re looking to visit the best pubs in the New Forest, you absolutely have to go to The Hare and Hounds, in Sway.
This pub has everything to make you feel at home even if you‘re traveling from far away. With friendly staff and a chilled vibe you can pick one of two different seating areas to enjoy a brisk summer night in the garden, or take cover on rainy and cold days in one of their inside tables and comfortable seating areas.
The Hare and Hounds is a family friendly place and serves different types of menus to serve all culinary desires and diets.
8. The Plough Inn
One of the best New Forest pubs IMHO, is The Plough Inn. This rustic yet hip place is the hangout spot for all types of people who enjoy good music and even better drinks. Their beer garden is FAB.
So, if you want to experience the infamous English party nights, don’t miss a visit to this pub. From high-end dishes that look like they belong on a fancy restaurant to the many, many brands of ale, cider and beer, The Plough Inn has all you need for the perfect end of the day.
This pub is family friendly so don’t hesitate to bring the kids along.
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9. Fleur de Lys, Pilley near Lymington
Not only is this one of the best New Forest pubs, it’s also the oldest one in town. Fleur de Lys served its first mouth-watering pint of beer in 1096 and has a traceable list of landlords that begins in 1498. Also known as the Grand Old Lady of the Forest, this pub has a very rustic exterior with a thick thatched roof and a lovely, welcoming interior.
During cold winters you can enjoy comfortable seating by the fire, and in the summer, you can chill by the garden with your pets and kids. Fleur de Lys serves chilled exclusive wines and all types of local ales.
There are a lot of cute thatched cottages in the New Forest, and the Fleur De Lys pub is the stunning epitome of this. The road it’s on is really beautiful too – lots of lovely photo ops here!
Definitely my favourite looking of all the New Forest pubs, or maybe, the Royal Oak. I’ll take both.
10. Green Dragon, Brook
If you want to indulge in a foamy beer and you’d like to learn more about England’s most iconic places, you have to pay a visit to the Green Dragon pub.
This cosy New Forest pub dates back to the 15th Century, but it became a beer house about 200 years ago. From the moment you get closer you’ll notice a calm stream and an old-fashioned hump-backed bridge spanning to the entrance.
Enjoy one of their specialty cask ales while you get the chance to spot wild ponies, pigs, cows, donkeys and more farm animals walking nearby. The house opposite is AMAZING.
11. The Royal Oak, Fritham
To fully live the rural pub experience in England, you must pay a visit to The Royal Oak. Located in Fritham, this picturesque pub shares space with a working farm, so it’s most likely you’ll end up meeting some friendly livestock such as ponies and pigs.
In spite of its simple and modest appearance, The Royal Oak has some delicious lunchtime meals, seven real ales, wines by the glass, country wines, local cider and even a fun September beer festival.
If you’re looking for fun activities on your visit to this pub, there’s always board games, darts and even books available for those who want some alone time. One of the best New Forest pubs for the traditional, English pub experience.
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12. Master Builder, Bucklers Hard
Who said pubs can’t look luxurious?
The Master Builder in Bucklers Hard is a house hotel that serves everyone from the most casual bystanders to the fanciest customers who want to have a special dining experience. With a neat and ample garden, you can have a brisk summer evening with friends enjoying some of the most delicious local ales or all sorts of cocktails while you enjoy delicious meals.
There’s also a lovely terrace where you can enjoy the weather at the end of a day of sightseeing in the New Forest.
13. Red Shoot Inn, Linwood
With an authentic rural and hunting-themed decor, the Red Shoot Inn is a country pub located right in the heart of the New Forest National Park. The vibes in this place are completely homey, and you can see it from their home-cooked meals such as beer battered fish & chips, Hunter’s board and rustic bread.
Another cool thing about this New Forest pub is that it has its own Micro Brewery, where they work on 4 different ales, all of them with character and flavour for all types of palates.
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14. Crown Stirrup, Lyndhurst
Another lovely, picturesque pub that looks like it comes straight out of a movie, the Crown Stirrup pub is located in the outskirts of Lyndhurst, off the Lyndhurst Parish Circular Walk. The Crown Stirrup also dates back to the 15th century, and you can see it through its low ceilings, log fires and ultra-traditional decor.
This pub welcomes cyclists, walkers and even pets into their homey garden. Enjoy some of the most refreshing and traditional drinks by the fire or while stargazing in the summer.
15. Waterloo Arms
A friendly and welcoming ambience awaits you on your visit to the Waterloo Arms pub. This place dates back to the 17th century, and it serves the most mouthwatering home-cooked English traditional meals.
Live music, social gatherings and a beautiful decoration are part of this pub’s history.
The Waterloo Arms is kinda dark inside, but cosy too. It doesn’t matter if you visit in the winter or in the hottest months of the year, this pub offers you a cosy fireplace and a lovely beer garden to enjoy some fresh air.
16. The Alice Lisle, Ringwood
I haven’t actually been inside the Alice Lisle, but I spotted it from the roadside while I was touring the New Forest pubs for photos. The beer garden looked great, the staff came out and were very friendly. And there was little horses outside too.
17. The Swan, Lyndhurst
The Swan is a great pub in the New Forest, located on a pretty crossroads in Lyndhurst. If you cross over the road there are some really pretty thatched cottages there, well worth a little looksee.
As for The Swan, you’ll enjoy the usual range of food and drink from an English pub, as well as some great coffee. The nice, big car park here makes it easy to find a safe spot for your car. Parking can be tricky in the New Forest!
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18. The Ferryman, Lymington
The location of The Ferryman is all part of the joy. Just over the road you’ll find the Lymington River – and all the lovely wildlife and waterlife that goes with it. You can hire a kayak or canoe, and take to the water to choose your yacht from the many parked up there.
As for The Ferryman, not only is it one of the best located New Forest pubs, it’s also one of the best foodie pubs too. Seasonal foodie highlights include Braised Beef Blade, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle and Fisherman’s Stew. Another pub in the New Forest with great parking, as there are spaces back and front. Enjoy!
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I would go to the Waterloo Arms – that thatched roof looks amazing!
I’d take my dad, I think he’d love to see the interior, and get a pie.
Royal Oak at Fritham is a great pub! Love the beer garden there, my kid loves to run around in the park opposite.
The Cock Inn in Southend is fantastic and we really miss their Sunday roast!
I would take bob to the ferryman
Love the food at the Barley Mow in Milford, would love to take my wife.
The Plough Inn looks beautiful, love having drinks in lovely beer gardens with a nice cold drink
Definitely the lovely looking Plough Inn, and I’d take my husband who loves a pint at the pub!
The Red Shoot Inn, Linwood is one of my favourites to visit with my husband
I’d go to the Royal Oak. I love the thatched roof and like the sound of a beer festival
Red Shoot Inn , Linwood
Oh go to the forest Inn ashhurst!
Lovely pint.
The Ferryman in Lymington – Cracking Pub!!!
I like the Waterloo Arms and would take my partner Liz.
The New Forest Inn looks lovely. I’d take my husband.
The Swan in Lyndhurst is my favourite pub to visit on the list 😉
I would love to go to the ferryman. The location looks amazing and I know my son would love looking at all the wildlife while enjoying a good meal
I would go to The Plough Inn with my boyfriend
The Swan in Lyndhurst looks and sounds like a great pub, with all the right ingredients.
I would take my husband back to the Waterloo Arms, wasn’t surprised to see them listed their food is amazing.
Red Shoot Inn with Lou to taste test all the beers from the micro brewery
The Royal Oak, Fritham. I would go with my husband. We love animals so would combine the visit to see the local farm scenery
I’d treat my parents to a pub lunch at The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst
The Fleur de Lys – it’s thatched! We may be there in September.
the ferryman at lymington, with my brother – memories of happy summers 🙂
So many amazing drinking spots! I need to do a proper holiday trip to get around a few of these.
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst is stunning both inside and out
The Ferryman in Lymington, my favourite place on a summers day
Waterloo Arms and I would take my husband
I would go with my husband to The White Buck Inn at Burley as I haven’t been to this one and it’s in the perfect location for a day out
The Forest Inn in Ashurst is great. I’d go there with my wife-to-be
I would take my lovely mother to the waterloo arms. Hopefully on a beautiful sun shiny afternoon.
Luvvly Jubbly
The Oak Inn
The Plough Inn looks great for a socially distanced outdoor feast
I would take my wife to the Ferryman and ask “who pays?”
So many to explore!!
I want to take my wife to Squinting Cat, Harrogate, as soosn as shielding ends
I would ‘swan around’ with my husband in the Swan – maybe enjoy a tasty lunch and a cider or three there too. My husband always enjoys a great coffee.
The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst looks so cosy!
The Alice Lisle in Ringwood looks nice
I would take my girlfriend to The Plough Inn, the beer garden looks amazing!
The Alice Lisle is amazing
The Ferryman in Lymington would be a lovely treat to Lymington with my hubby
The Swan, Lyndhurst, it looks so pretty.
The plough inn
The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst to go with my dad 🙂
The Waterloo Arms looks lovely and quaint. I would take my boyfriend for a pub lunch and some ciders!
The Plough Inn, perfect for a night out with my wonderful wife Helen, it will make a change from the BBQ on the caravan site in Bransgore
The Royal Oak, Fritham looks great. I would take my boyfriend.
I would love to visit The Swan at Lyndhurst with my family as they have a variation of vegetarian options 🙂
Golden Lion in York. Love this pub and love visiting York, but living in Nottingham and the Covid19 happening we haven’t had a chance to visit lately. We are planning to visit again in August!
I’d take my wife along to my favorite pub from the list The New Forest at Ashurst
I’d go local to the Mason Arms with my bestie for lunch.
I would love to go to the Fleur de Lys, Pilley near Lymington with my husband Alex.
The Oak Inn is my favourite pub on this list. I’d go with my sister when visiting the new forest, as haven’t been there since I was about 11 years old.
The Forest Inn! That looks like a lovely place to visit for a cosy evening with my partner
The Waterloo Arms looks perfect for a cider and a plate of chips
The Royal Oak with my Dad, a pint and pigs are his favourite things!
I like the look of the Fleur de Lys, Pilley near Lymington. I can easily visit a Green King pub near me as a I have a wide choice of venues here and it would be an excellent treat for my dad who has been isolating for weeks
Rudds Arms is our local GP pub so that suits me fine.
My husband Phil to the green dragon
Green Dragon, Brook would be my top choice from this list. 💚
Green Dragon, Brook would be my top choice from this list. I’d love to visit with my husband, Paul. 💚
The Plough Inn looks great for a socially distanced outdoor meal for 2 with my best friend Louise, and maybe a cheeky pint or two!
I would go to the Royal Oak in Fritham as it has a lovely beer garden and walks for my dogs nearby – fingers crossed 🙂
The Plough Inn looks lovely, I’d go with my fiance and our puppy 🙂
The Hare and Hounds, Sway Looks beautiful would like to take my mom and dad xx
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst with my hubby. Looks beautiful but so many of them do.
I would love to take my mum back to the Waterloo Arms. As it’s where my dad proposed to her. Looks fabulous.
I’d love to go to The Forest Inn, Ashurst and take my family
The Swan with my boyfriend
The Cock Inn with my husband, daughter and my mom and dad! They do a lovely pint!
Definitely The Oak Inn!
18. The Ferryman, Lymington, I would take my family
The New Forest Inn in Lyndhurt, I lived near here as a child and have fond memories of sitting outside this pub enjoying a coke and crisps!
The Swan, Lyndhurst. I’d go there with my Mum
Plough Inn looks stunning and I would take my wife along
The Plough Inn looks amazing.
The White Buck, Burley with my husband. But I’d be happy to go to any of them.
I’d take my husband to the Oak Inn in Lyndhurst. We love walking and cycling in the New Forest.
Red Shoot Inn, Linwood with my husband and son
Sycamore Farm in Burnley with my sister
The Plough Inn looks picture perfect. I’d take my in-laws as it was my mother in laws 80th but we missed it due to lockdown.
The New Forest, Ashurst with my family.
green dragon
Completely angling for a prize, 2013 was the year when my Australian friend did surprise. He booked us on a cruise round South America for 85 days, And so National Express from Victoria we were on our way. We didn’t want to cut it fine, So I booked The Pilgrim Inn online. A night we stayed, ham hock delicious, Fare so fine it would make Gordon Ramsay suspicious. My Australian friend sadly is no longer alive, So I’d take my artist friend Simon on a pilgrimage drive. To The Pilgrim Inn at Marchwood, As it was then I’m sure now it’s so good.
The New Forest, Ashurst. I’d go with my best friend, Catrina.
My husband and I often stop at the New Forest at Ashurst for a drink on our forest adventures. Our favourite for food is the Cartwheel Inn in Fordingbridge though.
I would like to go to Ye Olde Leathern bottle in Wokingham with my soon to be son in law who is getting married in the town.
The Oak Inn looks beautiful! I’d love to take my partner!
The Waterloo Arms looks lovely, I’d go there.
The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst With my partner who grew up in romsey near the new forest. Looking at the picture I believe we had a lovely meal one winter evening at the oak inn, would love to go back
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst… Looks Lovely… I’d take my wonderful Husband Michael Gill, he so deserves a drink ! Cheers
Red shoot inn
The New Forest, Ashurst sounds like the kind of place to take my hubby whilst on hols in the New Forest.
The Ferryman in Lymington really appeals to me …. I’ve never been to any of the pubs listed but a win would be a great reason to seek out any one of them to check out the beers, fish and chips…and my favourite …. pie and chips.
The Swan, Lyndhurst – My niece, Helen
I’d take my husband along with me to the Ferryman Lymington which really appeals to me as I love water! I’ve never been to any of the pubs shown here so any one of these would be a treat and I’d check out the beers, fish and chips and my personal favourite…pie and chips!
I posted earlier but forgot to say I’d take hubby too … can’t miss him out now, can I ?!
The Plough Inn looks amazing!! I would go with my boyfriend.
The Royal Oak, Fritham. Lovely building.
Now I am in lockdown I enjoy sleeping, eating, drinking, listening to music and being merry until it is all over; this prize will help!
The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst looks great.
I would take my mum to the swan for a birthday treat
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I love The Waterloo Arms
The Hare and Hounds, Sway
The Cock Inn in Southend does a great Sunday Roast. I’d take my partner.
Golden Lion in York
i absolutely love the look of The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst! i’d love to take my little niece & nephew there for a meal!
The new forest, ashurst
I’d take my lovely partner
7. The Hare and Hounds, Sway
The Royal Oak, Fritham
I am a sucker for a thatched roof!!
The Ferryman, Lymington with my husband x
The Fleur de Lys looks stunning and I love the history
They all look so lovely and I am desperate to get out somewhere. My first choice would be the Plough Inn and I’d go with my boyfriend.
I’d take the whole family to The Ferryman
I’d love to take my husband to the Oak Inn in Lyndhurst – it looks lovely. To be fair, all of the pubs look amazing – maybe we should visit them all!
The Royal Oak — would love to meet some of the farm residents 🙂
The Plough Inn looks great. We like a pub with a pretty garden to sit in and enjoy our food and drink. I would take my husband as we have just celebrated 45 years married at the end of June but due to Lockdown didn’t get to celebrate.
We love Greene King pubs as we love the menus.
I’d love to take my husband to The Oak Inn
green dragon
The Swan, take my Eldest Son and his Family
Such a beautiful part of the uk, love to visit The Hare and Hounds, Sway with my hubby
Id go to the green Dragon in Brook with my lovely partner xx
Think i’d like to try them all but the Ferryman caught my eye
Eyres Court Seaton………my mate on a diet so I can pinch her food too!
Love the White Buck Inn Burley. Always stop there on way to Christchurch
Love the look and sound of the Waterloo Arms where I’d take my other half for a meal and drink 🙂
I would love to visit The Cocked Hat with Jackie Lapworth we have so missed our mealsout
I’d like to go to the Green Dragon in Brook with my hubby after a walk – the menu looks fab!
I would love to spend a warm summers day drinking in the The Alice Lisle, Ringwood with my close family friends / family who have been supportive during the good times / bad .
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst sounds great. Haven’t been to the area for years but it would bring back so many happy memories of yesteryear , id take my son with me !
Fleur de Lys, Pilley near Lymingto
a great selection – the thatched roof of the waterloo arms is so pretty – would love to visit there with my 3 sisters xxx
The Oak Inn at Lyndhurst. I would take my husband, Steve and we would relive our visit there many moons ago!
I would take my husband to the Master Builder, Bucklers Hard such a lovely location
I would take my mum to the Hare and Hounds, Sway.
the ferryman i would gift it to a friend
The Plough Inn with my mum!
The Ferryman, I would take my Mum
The Alice Lisle would be my choice and I would take my husband
I grew up in the new forest and live just outside so I’ve tried (nearly) all of these pubs… by far my fav is the Royal Oak at Fritham! It used to be the UK’s smallest pub. My dad used to sit in there when they served beer through a harsh which lead to the living room.
They do the best ploughman’s, and as a horse rider you can ride there and pop.your pony in a corral whilst you enjoy a nice cold cider
I’d take my wife to The Waterloo Arms.
Looks lovely
I’d go to The Forest Inn, Ashurst and I’d take my Great Aunt who lives nearby who we haven’t seen for a while.
I would take my lovely partner to the Plough Inn! That beer garden looks amazing
The Royal Oak looks gorgeous especially with the Thatched roof its perfect!
The swan in Brentwood, Essex
My mum, grandad and I often stop for an ice cream and drink in the garden of The Royal Oak at Fritham after a walk! Lovely pub
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst looks fantastic and somewhere I’d love to visit.
The Royal Oak in Fritham
Lovely Pub xx
With my lovely husband and beautiful student daughter Holly x
The Royal Oak in Fritham
A lovely pub
with my lovely husband Nigel and my beautiful student daughter Holly
Green Dragon. I’d bring my dog if pub dog friendly.
I’d love to visit the Waterloo Arms with my partner as it looks so beautiful.
I would definitely go to The Plough Inn; with delicious food, beer and a great garden it’s the perfect place to chill out with my husband.
Fleur de Lys, Pilley near Lymington
It’s beautiful and so old and full of history !!
I love the thatched roof and the thought of sitting in front of a real fire with my girlfriend on a cold winter’s night with a pint of Greene King IPA is unbeatable !
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst
Save the best until last, The Ferryman at Lymington! The food mentioned is making my mouth water now. I would take my family who have had to endure me for the last 3 months.
I would choose The Ferryman as we spent our honeymoon 50 years ago in Lymington and my husband has very recently passed away so it would nostalgic for me
The Plough Inn looks really good to me
Sword dancer with my kiddies
I would go to The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst because of it’s fab Yellow & Green decor, just like my fave football club The Canaries!
Definitely the The White Buck Inn, Burley – I absolutely love Burley…my fave place in the Forest. I would take my boyfriend.
My favourite is the Plough Inn
Anson farm!
The Plough Inn pub looks nice, I would go to the Albion near me with my family. We have had many sunday lunches there and they have a nice outdoor play area for the children.
me and my son in the oak tree
The New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst
I’d love to visit Red Shoot Inn and sample the ales from their micro brewery. I’d bring my partner With me as I’m sure he would enjoy them too
I would go to The Plough Inn with my wonderful fiance Mark awwww. It looks fabulous.
Green Dragon – especially on a sunny day – wonderful
The White Buck Inn is great after a long bike ride. Although I think we have visited 2/3rds that are on this list.
The red shoot Inn, Linwood with my husband
Red Shoot Inn, Linwood – we used to camp there all the time so I’d love to take my family
The Globe Inn on the canal at Leighton Buzzard with my husband. Would be good to have a cycle ride along the canal beforehand.
The Forest Inn at Ashurst – it looks lovely and I’d love to go there with a friend for a good catch-up, home-cooked meal and a lovely drink. With the choice of Beer Garden or log fire, it wouldn’t matter what the weather is like.
I’d love to be sat outside the Plough Inn with my wife and 2 kids enjoying the beautiful sunshine and the sounds of nature echoing all around.
The Plough Inn looks beautiful would love a drink here with my husband
I would love to go to The Swan, Lyndhurst, it looks lovely and scenic. I would take my other half for our date night.
The BOLD ARMS in Churchtown (Southpport) is a very short distance from my home, and this would be ideal. Thank you for the opportunity!
The Waterloo Arms! And should I be lucky enough to win I’d love to treat my mum
The hare and hound sway
I’d go to the Plough Inn with my mum
The New Forest
The Alice Lisle, Ringwood. I would go with my husband, John.
I’d go to the Plough Inn with my family
The Plough Inn with my partner and our sons
The Green Dragon gets my vote. Would be taking my brother after all the help he has given me during the uncertainty we have faced during this period of coronavirus
We love calling in at The Fleur de Lys where we not only get great food but they always make such a fuss of my pug Frank who laps up the attention.
I would love to visit them all but if I had to choose one, I would take my husband to the Waterloo Arms!
The Forest Inn in Ashurst looks lovely. My husband and I intend to visit the New Forest in the very near future, a visit to a beautiful pub (or 2!) is certainly planned. Thanks for your brilliant list of pubs and facilities, it’s going to be really useful 🙂 x
the oak inn, Lyndhurst
The Hare and Hounds at Sway looks so beautiful and is obviously loved by its owners/innkeeper, I would love to visit because is is looks so good outside inside must be gorgeous
The Ferryman in Lymington
Red Shoot Inn, Linwood – got to love having a micro brewery on site haven’t you?
The Hare and Hounds at Sway has a great selection of vegetarian dishes. I’d take my partner and grown up sons.
The Red Shoot Inn when camping at the nearby campsite with my 2 sons and husband Simon, would love to win and have a meal together there soon when camping in August, the best
The Royal Oak, Fritham is the place to be. It’s fun for all whether it’s food or drink, enjoying the atmosphere or watching our for farm activity. I love to take all the generations of my family from ages 4 to 80. There really is something for everyone here.
The Ferryman, Lymington
Beers & boats, yeah!
The Green Dragon holds many happy memories
Love the proximity of the river to The Ferryman.
The Bowman in Nottingham is a lovely family friendly pub. My children’s faces light up when we go and the food is always spot on and delicious. Staff are professional, helpful and friendly and they go the extra mile to make celebrations just that little bit more special. Would highly recommend 🙂
The Royal Oak, to try the local ciders!
Flour de lys. I would take my dog.
Lion and Lob, Brighton!
The Fleur de Lys looks lovely, think my husband would enjoy a pint there
The Ferryman, Lymington, we love the sound of their menu
Love The Hare And Hounds, Sway. Beautiful setting and delicious food! I’d love to take my daughter as I missed seeing her during recent times!
The Swan is in such a pretty spot
The master builders, bucklers hard. It’s where my parents had their wedding reception 40+ years ago
The Waterloo Arms looks beautiful
Going camping at the Red Shoot campsite in a couple of weeks so would take wife and kids to the Red Shoot Inn
The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst
Red Shoot Inn, Linwood We had a lovely meal there during our last break in The New Forest. I would take my mum for a special treat and some quality mother and daughter time.
The Ferryman, Lymington, I would love to take my husband
The Fleur de Lys is wonderful – I love really old pubs! I would take my beautiful wife, Sarah, who has been shielding since March and could really do with a good pub meal right now!