The Best Restaurants in Adbury, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

We had an absolutely fantastic birthday dinner here, and it matches or exceeds everywhere we ate on our holiday in Italy this year! The service was relaxed but very attentive, and the sommelier was superb, matching wines perfectly to our dishes. Each dish was faultless, from the gnocchi to the veal, paired with a wonderful glass of pinot noir. If we lived in the area we would eat here all the time!

Had an amazing lunch at HH&Co today - the setting is beautiful, the team looking after us were exceptional and the food was absolutely delicious - cannot wait to come back!

We went for a date night and had such a delicious meal. The risotto and gnocchi were superb, followed by a very tender lamb. Dinner was only made better by an excellent wine pairing recommended by the lovely Ava. We kept saying afterward that she really made the night for us 🙂

Katie did an incredible job as our server, but the experience was made even better with her accommodative approach.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Four friends and I had the most wonderful meal here this evening. Each dish was beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. Service was excellent and attentive. I highly recommend Le Chateau Cadnam.

Had a wonderful lunch, bot the set menu and a la carte were very reasonably priced. Tell me where else you can get excellent restaurant food 3 courses for £28??? 2 for £24. They don't spank you with the wine list either. They were very helpful explaining dishes on the menu and all of our party of 5 had an excellent meal. This is cheaper than most pubs locally and a lot better food! Come on locals and visitors, you need to use this place

Outstanding! 3 nights solo B&B. Room on the south-east side, so cool in the afternoon / evening with windows open during very hot weather. Room 5. Well-planned use of space in both the bed and shower rooms. Super shower. TV, unused. Comfy bed. Courtesy tray of tea / coffee. Excellent range of food in the continental (weekday) buffet breakfast taken in the well-appointed Bistro restaurant (0730 - 0900). Happy to commend.

Had a really relaxing night's stay before embarking on our cruise. Dinner & then breakfast the following morning were fabulous! Everything was home made, fresh & cooked to perfection! We were made to feel so welcome. A great start to our holiday; would highly recommend!

Been a long time fan of The Hampshire Bowman and can comfortably say that the new owners have kept the rural independent feel whilst introducing a fresh and vibrant character to the place. The ales are crisp and dogs welcome. My only tip: call ahead! Even weekdays can be surprising busy so best to give them a call.

Unreal roast dinner, me and a mate got the chicken and sirloin roast and both thoroughly enjoyed them. Followed by the unreal “bowman brownie”. And to top it off a perfectly poured pint of Asahi and amazing service, all at an amazing price ! Great pub

Great to see the Bowman open and fully functional once again. Fantastic friendly and attentive staff. Clutter free and now very clean. Improved range of beers particularly some from the Flower Pots. Outstanding improvements across the board except the food. Early days but there are no specials on the board, always a highlight of the old regime. The base menu is limited and similar to many average pubs put pricing is on the high side. I went for the safe option of a burger and chips £17. Dry and limited in flavour. Disappointing. I love the Bowman and will return. I won’t try the burger again but will try to find something that appeals. I hope they address the food issue otherwise it will simply be a stop off on a walk. That would be a shame.

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 !!!

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!

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

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.

Fantastic food. They have a specials board and are so passionate about their food. They were so good at catering to allergies, I didn't feel that anything was compromised on. The fillet was perfectly cooked and after we retired to the sofas to enjoy another pint. We will definitely be back.

Such a wonderful spot! The food is always amazing and the owner and staff add to the amazing vibes.

We arrived just after the kitchen had closed on a Saturday lunchtime, they were so kind and welcoming and still served us. They never made us feel rushed and even took the time to come over and personally run through the menus. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. My husband had the Burger and I had the Cajun Chicken Baguette. All was beautifully presented. We were then offered dessert, despite us being so late, so we had the Cointreau Cheesecake. The service was exceptional and if we are ever in the area again we would definitely make a point of returning. Even the wine was delicious!

What a Gem! Went for a walk and stumbled across this little beauty! Staff are incredibly friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the food and drinks they serve. The food... well just delightfully delicious! We had a grouse starter which was beautiful. For mains the steak gnocchi and duck sausages both were lovely dishes. Definitely will be returning to this gorgeous restaurant and would advise if you fancy something scrumdidliumptious head over there. Also the decor is a classy mix of old wooden beams and mood lighting. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Superb meal at Marle. Was interested by the focus on sustainable and natural produce. The cooking was perfection, all dishes extremely well put together. Presentation was sensational. I found the atmosphere of the restaurant to be a great blend of pristine service accompanied by a friendly and welcoming attitude. Certainly not stuffy at all. Highlight dish was the trout main which is probably the best fish dish I've ever eaten. It was cooked just right and not over-dressed, the quality of the fish spoke for itself. Best potatoes ever! Simply scrumptious. Can not recommend Marle highly enough.

We came for our anniversary dinner: the perfect dining experience. Seasonal ingredients served beautifully. If the Crown Prince Beignet are still on the menu, you can't order too many. Delicious cocktails with even more delicious non-alcoholic options.

This Green Michelin Star restaurant is an absolute delight to the 5 senses! With a menu that owes a large portion of it’s fresh ingredients to the farm on the property, the chef has designed a menu that offers deliciously flavorful cuisine that is unburdened with heavy sauces and overly rich combinations. We thoroughly enjoyed the light, fragrant fare, packed with natural goodness. Of course, the well appointed restaurant and terrace with sun kissed views of the natural landscape only added to the charm of the experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

My husband and I dined at Marle on Sunday evening and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We weren't rushed in anyway despite having arrived at 18:30 and it was nice to see other diners in the restaurant. The food was exceptionally tasty and we really enjoyed our meal. Our waiters were friendly and the runners were very keen to help and kept asking if we needed anything else. There are a few things though that could have made the experience that much better. There was no one at the door to greet us when we arrived and service felt extremely casual. Our waiter for the evening was a really friendly young man but felt he was quite hesitant. We were not going to order a bottle of wine rather a few glasses but had to wait with empty drinks glasses for quite some time until our mains arrived at the table before an order was taken and then waited a while before they arrived. We only saw the Sommelier once in the whole evening. When we ordered our waiter wasn't comfortable with the wines by the glass on the list, all in all it felt a little lacking. The fried green tomato "sharing plate" was so delicious but plating was clumsy and was just 4 slices on a plate with a spoonful of aioli, not appealing to the eye. My main course of the squid, albeit excellent and so tender wasn't what was described on the menu. I really don't have an issue with that but if any changes were made it would have been nice to know i.e. no peppers and also no aioli. Again plating of both mains was quite clumsy, rushed. The only other feedback I have is that on the trio of ice creams I felt like the Fior di Latte ice cream had been defrosted and refrozen or not churned properly, as opposed to rich and creamy it was very icy and very sweet. The other 2 flavours were great and a perfect way to end our meal. My husband commented that you can tell the produce is excellent because the flavours were so good. We loved the surroundings and being sat in the "green house" part of the restaurant. Please don't get me wrong it was a lovely evening and we were very happy when we left it's just the small things that you notice that could really change the experience from a 4 to a 5.

Wonderful attention to detail. Superb quality food. Venison potpie lovely delicate flavour, triple cooked chips light and crisp, sourdough bread had lovely texture and not too sour.

What a little gem! Excellent food and cosy atmosphere! Had a lovely lunch with friends and brought the dog too without any issue. We will definitely be back.

I had a truly lovely meal here followed by a luxurious and peaceful nights sleep on the Hayloft. I couldn't have asked for more. The service was excellent, the room was cosy and very restful. The food was all excellent and I clearly need to stay there more often as the menu was extensive. Thank you for a very memorable evening

Fantastic eatery with exquisite food, friendly & attentive staff and an excellent wine menu 🍷 ! Not pictured is the delicious rib eye that didn’t last long after being placed in front of me! 🥩 I had the chorizo “nibble”-sized appetiser, followed by the baked potato gnocchi (so so good!), steak and sticky toffee pudding (which I wish I had shared with someone after all that!). Would highly recommend and hope to be back soon.

Lovely, warm and friendly historic pub in the New Forest. We had Sunday lunch here a couple of weeks ago and while the portions were generous and the vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding and roast spuds were delicious, the meat (both the turkey and the beef) was overcooked and reminiscent of school dinner roasts. Service was excellent though. Hopefully you can do something about the meat so it's better the next time we come. Thank you!

Lovely pub/eatery set in the heart of the New Forest just on the outskirts of Lyndhurst. Food was delicious and reasonably well priced. The staff were excellent, personable, efficient and cheerful. We will certainly be returning. Highly rated.

Had an excellent evening meal here last week. While the food wasn’t Michelin quality, when added to the lively ambiance, super friendly staff, open fire and the feel of a genuine old-style community pub (a lot easier said than done) this is a winner. This part of the New Forest is blessed with decent pubs (like the New Forest Inn) but the Trusty Servant is up there with the best of them. Be careful with parking as it is easy to block a gate or driveway in the pitch darkness that descends on England by four in the afternoon at this time of year. Place is chilled.

Thank you to all staff at the Trusty Servant. You made us feel very welcome and service was excellent. Great location to explore the new forest. Our room was spacious, warm and clean. All food very enjoyable. Thanks again to all.

Had lunch at the Rose and Crown today and it was superb! Very friendly and welcoming staff, a lovely old pub, great beer and fantastic food. Best fish and chips ever with lovely crunchy batter and chef rustled up a smashing vegan filo pastry dish for my vegan son. Top work and many thanks! We will visit again!

Amazing little inn with rooms over the pub. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. We also had the opportunity to have dinner on one night of our stay and it was absolutely DELICIOUS. The staff were so nice and listened to our concerns when we expressed an issue with our room (noise coming from another room). Having a small fridge in the room and accessible washers and dryers in the inn would be a great addition!! This place is also about 20 min away from the nearest grocery store, something to consider if you’re staying here for a longer duration. All in all we were extremely happy with our stay.

Absolutely fantastic stay staff was amazing very friendly and welcoming Room was great we had a wonderful stay over The evening food was delicious service was very good Breakfast was lovely Highly recommended

Great pub, great staff giving great service and most definitely great food. Lovely, pretty village location with quite a number of thatched dwellings. Enjoyed it immensely.