Best Places and Services in Lyndhurst, Hampshire (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Lyndhurst, Hampshire

Furzey Gardens

School Ln, Minstead, Lyndhurst SO43 7GL, UK

4.7 (1,349 reviews)

P: 023 8081 2464

It was well worth visiting these lovely gardens. Parking is available & refreshments were for sale at the restaurant. There were benches to rest along the walking route. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed & given a map of the trail around the gardens. Plants were available for sale. Children had fun exploring to find the fairy doors & could be seen enjoying themselves in the play area. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the beauty of nature. It's a photographer's paradise.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Well, finally it's spring (end of March) and everything in the garden is waking up from its winter sleep. The camilias at Furzey Gardens are at their flowering peak, the beautiful magnolias have already come into bloom and within a couple of weeks the Rhododendrons will be magnificent! This accessible garden is well worth the visit and if you do, you'll be supporting their worthwhile charitable cause of providing a purpose for people with learning disabilities. They also run a very good tea shop at Furzey Gardens. Recommended! There is an easy walking route through the garden, which will likely suit some people with physical challenges.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely afternoon tea, beautiful gardens and helpful staff. Well worth the visit

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a beautiful day here! Great atmosphere, staff were friendly and great service within the tearooms. Playgrounds small but plenty scattered for the kids. All in all a brilliant place and would definitely go back. Fairy walk we didn't compete after being there for 3 hours so definitely a reason to go back.

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Chiang Mai Thai

24 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BG, UK

4.7 (99 reviews)

P: 023 8028 4266

Best Thai I've ever had! Guy running the restaurant was super friendly and helpful, also very polite. 100% recommend The Weeping Tiger meal, absolutely the best steak I've ever had. Will definitely be back, if you like Thai food absolutely go here. Had to thank the chef in person on the way out. Very close to car park as well.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really great food for the price. We had the fixed menu which had a great variety of different dishes and flavours. They substituted all the dishes with egg in as my wife is intolerant. Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Great!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The best Thai restaurant in Lyndhurst! The food was amazing and very authentic also great service and a lovely atmosphere here. If you come to visit Lyndhurst Don’t miss out on this restaurant

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We went here on a Monday night and were surprised to see how busy it got. The restaurant is well decorated with a modern sophisticated vibe to it. The food was well presented and good quality. Although I would have liked the intensity of the flavours to be a bit more prominent but it was still delicious. Would recommend and return.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best Thai food we have ever had!! Staff are amazing, restaurant is so clean and welcoming. I will recommend this to everyone, we will be back again. The steak was out of this world!

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 129m away
  • The Fox & Hounds, Lyndhurst - 11m away
  • Meridien Modena - 181m away
  • The Co-operative Food Lyndhurst, High Street - 37m away
  • The Lyndhurst Tea House - 16m away
Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant

2 Romsey Rd, Lyndhurst SO43 7AA, UK

4.6 (307 reviews)
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P: 023 8028 2587

Lovely Italian restaurant in the heart of Lyndhurst. The service is excellent and the staff are very attentive and friendly. The food was very nice and very tasty and would definitely go back the next time we visit the New forest. Highly recommend

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited here on Friday for date night and were taken back by the incredible service in Dolce Vita. From start to finish all staff were extremely attentive and made us feel welcome from the get go. We really appreciated it! When inquiring about the wine menu, a gentleman explained and recommended each option to us. Food service was very quick and all 4 of our dishes arrived hot at the same time. The atmosphere here is perfect as even on a busier night the seating doesn’t feel packed. If you do come here please order the garlic bread! Pricing for the pizza and pasta is reasonable and all in all it felt like an authentic Italian restaurant that was a lovely surprise for our trip!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We ate here tonight totally unplanned and it turned out to be the best meal we’ve had since being in the New Forest! The food is fresh, tasty and seasoned to perfection and the service is friendly and attentive. A lovely atmosphere. Would recommend the Tagliatelle Gamberetti & the Spaghetti Carbonara, with a creamy lemon sorbet to finish! Thank you.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely little family rum restaurant in Lynhurst. Reasonable prices for food and the quality was super. Loved that any pizza could be made as calzone. I had this and it was as good as I've had anywhere. I thought the alcoholic drinks were up at the more expensive side which was a wee bit disappointing. Overall we would thoroughly recommend this for a meal out.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My wife and I stopped in on a Sunday on the way home from a day out. We were warmly greeted and instantly felt at home there. The menu has plenty to offer. It really feels like an authentic Italian restaurant. The decor is beautiful and fits the way the staff treat you. I had the prawns for starters, steak for mains and Creme brûlée for dessert. All washed down with a lovely red. A wonderful experience. Please go try it for yourself.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Passage To India - 14m away
  • Lyndhurst Antiques Centre - 29m away
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 164m away
  • Leisure Fayre - 33m away
  • The Crown Manor House Hotel - 75m away
The Lyndhurst Tea House

26 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BG, UK

4.5 (1,044 reviews)
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P: 023 8028 2656

The service here was absolutely brilliant. People who run the place were incredibly warm and welcoming. Delicious sandwiches and cakes. Clean as a whistle. The biggest gluten free menu I've ever seen. Excellent. Definitely recommend.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A lively spot right in the middle of Lyndhurst high street; a very random find and I walked in simply because it was almost packed during lunch hours which is a good sign! And I wasn’t disappointed, great vibe inside mostly locals I guess, food options were simple but plenty and I tried my first Welsh/ Lyndhurst rarebit.. didn’t know what to expect so what I ate was good. Enjoyed a nice cuppa after alongside a lovely warm scone with clotted cream and strawberry preserve. Service was all right. Overall a very good experience.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

The food was tasty, pretty good service, and the atmosphere was nice but busy. Got in just before lunch rush (I can see why this place has so many reviews, just based on how busy it got)

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really wonderful cute cafe Amazing experience and brilliant staff As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a beaming smile from one the staff and got seated Me and my mum felt very comfy and well looked after Would highly recommend!!!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Dinner
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 116m away
  • Meridien Modena - 167m away
  • The Forage - 32m away
  • The Co-operative Food Lyndhurst, High Street - 23m away
  • The Fox & Hounds, Lyndhurst - 23m away
Café Parisien

64 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BJ, UK

4.7 (133 reviews)
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P: 023 8028 4546

Wonderful service, very friendly staff, and delicious food. Lovely shaded outdoor seating. Pricing was a pleasant surprise, cheaper than expected considering the food quality. Got two lunches for just over £13. Also tried the ice cream, which was very tasty and also pleasantly cheaper than expected.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Charming place with a friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere- it reminded me of a typical neighbourhood cafe somewhere in mainland Europe. Food came in generous portions and at a reasonable price. My Croque Monsieur was cheesy and was absolutely filling. My partner's chicken strips were crispy and fresh and not at all greasy. I particularly love how strong the coffee is. Also, dogs are allowed in the garden which is a bonus as my partner and I usually go to Lyndhurst after walking the dog in the New Forest. This place is totally recommended and we will surely be back!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Never had a meal he just coffee Great friendly staff Always very helpful

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We had a late lunch here, the food and coffee is pretty good, portions are big, the staff is friendly, overall a good experience

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just love this place 😍. The food is always delicious, and reasonable priced. Staff are so friendly and helpful. They will even do slight changes to the menu to fit in with your dietary needs. Highly recommended, the best coffee in Lyndhurst

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Meridien Modena - 22m away
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 100m away
  • The Woods Cyclery - Bike Shop, Hire and Cafe - 40m away
  • Anissa. Thai kitchen, Deli & Grocery - 32m away
  • Peggy May's Cafe - 132m away
The Forage

39 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE, UK

4.6 (1,481 reviews)
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P: 023 8017 5710

The Forage is always an amazing choice for food. The staff are always attentive and the food is incredible! Would definitely recommend!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Easy place, perfect for families. Super fast and friendly service. Nothing to wrong about their food other they it needed more salt for us, but I suppose that s the healthy way forward. Clean spacious and close to the main car park.

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Super lovely restaurant, good value especially as it tasted high quality. Lovely staff, my son 'William' loved the Italian waiter and made the difference to our brunch out! 5 Stars - Fantastic! We will be back!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We’ve visited The Forage twice in our week stay in the new forest — once on a quiet day and again on a busy Saturday — and both experiences were excellent. We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in and served quickly both times, regardless of how busy it was. The food was spot on — fresh, delicious, and arrived fast. It’s clear they maintain great service no matter the crowd. We’ll definitely be returning in the future! 5*

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We came to Lyndhurst for the weekend and found the forage on our first morning. It is very welcoming with lovely decor. The atmosphere is excellent The service is superb The food is amazing, I had an English breakfast the first morning and eggs blackstone the second. The eggs blackstone was the best breakfast I’ve ever had and will be trying this at home. There is plenty of choice and will struggle tomorrow to make a decision that will equal today’s.. All in all a great venue for breakfast.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 104m away
  • Meridien Modena - 138m away
  • The Co-operative Food Lyndhurst, High Street - 17m away
  • Peggy May's Cafe - 23m away
  • Tesco Express - 9m away
La Pergola Restaurant

Southampton Rd, Lyndhurst SO43 7BQ, UK

4.6 (1,356 reviews)
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P: 023 8028 4184

Absolutely LOVED this place. The other reviews certainly didn't lie. Outside of Italy it was the best Carbonara I have eaten. I would definitely recommend to any pasta and pizza fan!

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We have been coming here for the best part of 25 years now and is and has always been one of our go to restaurants. Last night 4 of us visited, the place was rammed as usual but our table was waiting for us. The menu is traditional with many items on it having been on there for the past 25 years but that is no bad thing. A decent sized menu with many main courses and separate pasta and pizza sections but it’s the specials that are always worth trying. Last night it was a starter of crostini with crab, chilli and lemon as a starter followed by sea bream with a bed tomatoes, olives and peppers and side veggies. Both were magnificent, stunning flavours and good fresh fish. I was pretty full but the desserts are a must here so the white chocolate praline with caramelised pecans and crème anglais was a no brainer and wow I loved it. Great place, friendly staff and always good service, despite me going home and complaining about how stuffed I was !!!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely food and service but felt a bit cramped. Totally understand the more table the more money they can make, but i felt there could be a bit more room between tables. My father had to move the table to be able to get out as there was a chair touching his.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely amazing, the food was phenomenal absolutely phenomenal. Fast and very friendly service, clean and very atmospheric. Not a bad thing to say about this place... A rare all five star rating from me.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Haven't visited for a while until recently, nice to see it's still popular. Personally we thought the food wasn't quite as nice as previously, but by no means bad. The portion sizes are still good, we had 3 courses each and overall was good value for money. Staff are friendly, nice atmosphere. Good to support a local business

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • New Forest Golf Club - 497m away
  • Ormonde House Hotel - 151m away
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 412m away
  • Meridien Modena - 323m away
  • Bolton's Bench - 132m away
Michelle’s New Forest Kitchen

16A High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BD, UK

4.5 (54 reviews)

P: 023 8122 2336

The best footlong sausage rolls!! So many different flavours to choose from, ive eaten every flavour, the cheesecake and coffee are the best ive had! good hospitality, good value for money

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was amazing, cakes were huge, dog friendly, coffee was lovely. Family ran and so welcoming. Food was super fresh.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped for lunch on Wednesday, Michelle and one of her daughters served us - very polite & friendly. The food was delish, loads of options and a great price. The best cafe on the high street.. I’ll be back very soon

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a find, the food is all truly home cooked and excellent. We've just had the best sausage roll ever, just the perfect meatiness. Lovely staff, well worth walking just past the traffic lights 👍

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We drove past and saw the most amazing cakes from the window that we had to stop and go in for a coffee and a snack. Ended up buying a cheese, onion and bacon quiche and it was incredible. Best quiche I’ve ever had! The selection of cakes and snacks is amazing and really nice coffee. Would highly recommend!

Features:
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  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Crown Manor House Hotel - 63m away
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 166m away
  • Lyndhurst Antiques Centre - 14m away
  • The Fox & Hounds, Lyndhurst - 36m away
  • Imperial China - 6m away
The Retreat

25 Lyndhurst Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7RL, UK

4.6 (245 reviews)
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P: 01590 624860

Lovely little cafe. We sought refuge from the rain here and got a hot drink. The hot chocolates we ordered were lovely, and the service was also great. Very friendly bunch working here. Didn’t get a chance to try food here as we had already had lunch but the food menu looked good and the cakes also looked very appealing. Also bought some jars of locally made jams here as gifts.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a delicious experience! The lady from the Airbnb has recommended us this place for breakfast and obviously we had our doubts. I'm glad we believed her! It's a tiny place but its flavour is great. I didn't have enough stomach for eating the full menu, or the pastries bar. The people were so helpful and kind. Totally recommend by the lady and from now on by me as well.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely place to come and eat good, clean and honest food. Had a really lovely Breakfast here, Avocado Smash with Sweet Tomatoes and a side of Bacon. The Service has been wonderful and they managed to cater for a tricky intolerance - Rapeseed Oil. Thank you for such a lovely start to the day and for being so friendly.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice cafe in Brockenhurst. We went for a breakfast and they had a wide range of breakfast options available. I had the full English and my wife had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Both were very good quality and good portions too. Looks like they have some good lunch options too, so next time I'll try that. The homemade cakes and sweet treats look very good too, so definitely one to try in the future. Lovely service here and good baby changing facilities too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The Retreat is a quaint, inviting cafe and definitely a must visit in Brockenhurst if you fancy a delicious breakfast! We opted for the large English breakfast which arrived on a warm plate, clearly cooked to order (a rarity) and was presented beautifully! Excellent produce, from the golden yolk eggs, to the sausages and bacon from their local butchers. The baked hash browns were fluffy and mourish, all washed down with a cuppa! Great selection of homemade cakes- unfortunately we didn’t get to try any as we were full but looking forward to next time! Fleur and Paul were incredibly welcoming and attentive, you can see how much effort and love they both have put into their lovely cafe! They make a great team 🫖🍰🍳🥓☕️

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Premier - 9m away
  • Britannia Thai - 9m away
  • Brockenhurst College - 305m away
  • The Huntsman - 117m away
  • Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa - 422m away
Lime Wood Hotel

Beaulieu Rd, Lyndhurst SO43 7FZ, UK

4.7 (1,051 reviews)

P: 023 8028 7177

There is a reason the Lime Wood is a 5* hotel as the service, rooms, food, staff, spa, location, and everything else that comes with it are top-notch. The luxury of prestine service in a superb setting without being pretentious with it. The dress code is relaxed and the added bonus of a luxury spa on site for various treatments.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just went to have a drink and look around. Staff all so amazingly helpful and pleasant with nothing too much trouble. The duty manager showed us a range of beautifully appointed rooms. Also the spa staff similarly showed us all that they had to offer. Cocktails lovely too

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited Limewood for a glorious afternoon tea. The sandwiches & cakes were amazing. The staff were so friendly and the service was top notch. There was plenty for two but always more is available. The surroundings and atmosphere was lovely.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We absolutely loved our one night stay at Lime Wood, celebrating my wife's 40th Birthday! We had very high expectations but they were exceeded! The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful, including the lady who checked us in and the fantastic sommelier in training. The spa was very relaxing and varied enough not to get bored. The best part was the quality of the food. The breakfast is up there with the best we've had at hotels, and the restaurant was absolutely superb, one of our favourite meals of this year. We can't wait to return!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had an absolutely fabulous stay at Lime Wood enjoying a dinner, bed and breakfast and additionally a mud bath treatment. Whilst the mud bath experience was mildly disappointing the rest of our time at the hotel was utterly sublime. Warm, friendly, slick service, gorgeous rooms, excellent facilities, and probably the nicest meal my wife and I have ever had. We hated to leave and would highly recommend a visit to this gem of a place in the majestic new forest.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Herb House Spa - 29m away

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