11 of the Best New Forest Pubs
Whether you’re on a day trip to the New Forest or staying longer on one of our campsites, we’ve listed a variety of the best New Forest pubs to wet your whistle. You’ll find local ales, places for a smashing Sunday roast and pubs with roaring fires to warm your bones after a winter walk below.
1. The Turfcutters Arms, East Boldre
The Turfcutters Arms serves fantastic food and offers a very warm welcome year-round. This is the perfect mid-walk pit stop, located between Lymington, Brockenhurst and Beaulieu.
2. The Filly Inn, Brockenhurst
Need a cosy hideaway after a long day of exploring the New Forest? The Filly Inn offers open fireplaces, home-cooked, locally sourced food and a great selection of craft beers, real ales and cocktails.
3. The Royal Oak, Fritham
In the small village of Fritham, The Royal Oak offers a warm welcome, whether rain or shine. Cosy up by the real roaring fire in the winter and enjoy the sunny outdoor seating area in the warmer months. Expect ploughman-style lunches, a kind welcome for dogs on leads, regular quizzes and much more.
4. The Alice Lisle, Ringwood
The ever-popular Alice Lisle in Ringwood offers some of the best food in the New Forest, with the menu offering modern takes on classic dishes. From a Sunday roast with all the trimmings, to the pie of the day and dedicated children’s menu.
5. The Foresters Arms, Frogham
Those spending time around Frogham should mark The Foresters Arms, or the donkey pub as it’s known to locals, as a stop-off point. Seasonal specials, pub classics and award-winning beers are on the menu.
6. The New Forest, Ashurst
Pub dining in the New Forest doesn’t get much better than this. Locally sourced seasonal dishes and a fully stocked bar are an inviting combination for New Forest walkers.
7. The Sir Walter Tyrrell, Near Lyndhurst
If you’re exploring around Lyndhurst, The Sir Walter Tyrell is a popular location for a freshly cooked meal or for spending time on hot days with a cold drink in the outside seating area.
8. The Drift Inn, Lyndhurst
Another option in Lyndhurst is The Drift Inn. Here you’ll find an ever-changing menu consisting of the freshest fish, locally sourced meats, and picked-that-morning vegetables. If you’re just stopping by for a drink, you won’t leave disappointed with a good selection of carefully selected drinks from local breweries and vineyards.
9. The Happy Cheese, Ashurst
Exploring the Ashurst area of the New Forest couldn’t be easier with The Happy Cheese having direct access. Just a quick walk from Ashurst train station, this is a family and dog-friendly pub, serving food seven days a week.
10. The Three Tuns, Christchurch
The Three Tuns is surrounded by the open countryside of the New Forest, making it a lovely pub for an outdoor drink in warm weather. The menu here is a creative mix with daily specials, always made from the best local produce available.
11. The Trusty Servant, Lyndhurst
This dog-friendly pub serves food seven days a week, including a fantastic Sunday Roast. Overlooking the village green, the beer garden at The Trusty Servant is the ideal location for a stop-off mid-walk during the summer months too.