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

Excellent food, well prepared, finest quality and very tasty. My wife and I enjoyed deep fried brie, leek and potato soup, a salmon Caesar salad and a fish and chips. Would recommend if you are staying at the Woodlands Lodge Hotel that you dine here at least once.

Lovely food and service, staff were very friendly. Part of our order was initially wrong but this was fixed very quickly

Didn't have food. Staff were friendly. Only stopped for a coffee. Pleasant area Nice and comfortable

We had a fantastic 3-day dinner, bed & breakfast break with our dog. We loved walking through the hotel garden straight into the New Forest - complete with ponies and deer. The food was super and we were brilliantly looked after by the team, especially Halleigh. 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.

Absolutely loved our stay here. This was the perfect place for our young family to explore the New Forest and was always a nice warm welcome back to at the end of each day out and about. The food is excellent (both adults and children’s menu) and the cosy pub with its open fires and great beers was the perfect place to relax after an eventful day exploring. We stayed in room 1 which overlooked the green so our daughter was able to watch the horses grazing and had plenty of room for us all. Thank you for having us and can’t wait to stay again.

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.

Wow. Had never been before and went off a trusted friend's recommendation. We had the most lovely evening. They were so accommodating of the fact im in a wheelchair; the restaurant is accessible (however the bathrooms are a little trickier! Thankfully I can walk a little though so it was no issue) My first impression was how homely and welcoming the place was. Then I noticed the cleanliness! Everything was immaculate and looked brand new! We were greeted in and welcomed warmly. The ambience was perfect and the background music was beautiful. Each course came out and was absolutely superb. The starters were actually some of the best food I've ever eaten - we had scallops, duck mousse and the snails - all perfectly cooked and seasoned with the perfect accompaniments. As we sat, enjoying our meal, the restaurant busied and the staff gave the same amount of warmth and service to everyone - greeting many customers like old friends (we assume this means they get a lot of repeat customers!) My husband ordered the cheese board and we were delighted when an entire platter, with an array of cheese was brought out. The waiter asked my husband his taste in cheese and then proceeded to recommend cheeses he thought would be right. He went through the board with such knowledge of the various cheeses and was spot on with every single one he suggested: my husband loved them all! The bathrooms were the cleanest public bathrooms I've ever been in! And this is gonna sound absolutely crazy but it's the first toilet I've ever been to that has really decent toilet roll!! I've stayed in 5 star hotels around the world and never rate the toilet roll but for some of us, well, it's important OK!! There was no pretentiousness and people were dressed in an array of clothing - from smart casual, to a little dressier; so you only need dress up if you feel you want to (we did!) The bill, although a little eye watering, was worth the price completely. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked. The portions sizes were more generous than we had expected and we left after 3 courses from their set menu feeling full and very happy! We will 100% be back and highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys fine dining, in comfortable surroundings with all the warmth and personality that you'd expect from an independent family run business.

If you're looking for a gastronomic treat in the middle of the New Forest, then look no further than Les Mirabelles. Unassuming from the outside, the interior is very smart and the food really superb, as is the friendly service. The lunchtime deal of £24.50 for two courses and £27.50 for three courses is fabulous value and not to be missed. Definitely go for three courses at this price. Portion sizes are excellent, too. If you're not familiar with the area, then take extra time to find it as it is well tucked away. Well worth a visit.

Food was excellent, very delicious and the pork and lamb was cooked well (not chewy at all). The portions were a good size and well presented. It is quite expensive but you can opt for 2 courses for £25.50 or 3 courses for £29.95. The only problem we experienced was bad service. Firstly we rang up to book, they said they open from 6pm so we decided to book for 6:30pm. However we arrived 20 mins early and thought it would be ok. But the old French man greeted us very coldly and said they are not ready so can we sit outside. His tone was very stern and was not welcoming at all. I had a look inside and all the tables were made up and looked ready so I was confused why he said our table wasn't ready. A few mins later an elderly couple came (who were also early for their booking) and got seated inside straight away and were greeted in a more friendly and polite manner. Anyway we had our drinks outside and then ordered, and eventually got seated inside. We were disappointed when we saw the menu as we came especially for the frogs legs and snails but they weren't on. When we asked the lady she said they hadn't had frogs legs on the menu for 6 months and they forgot to put snails on the menu. They should really update their menu online as this was misleading!! For the whole duration of our meal, I noticed the old French man had not asked us how our meal was but asked another couple as soon as they had been served. And when the bill came, he was cheeky enough to include the service charge, even though on the menu it specifically says the charge is only for parties of 6 and over, and we were a party of 4. As we were the only people of colour in the restaurant, I can only assume the old French man was being racist towards us from his differing nature towards us and the other 'white' customers and found this extremely rude and upsetting!! I hope the old French man reads this review and realises how bad his customer service was and changes his manner and attitude to be friendly and welcoming to all kinds of people!!

Popped in for family lunch, good value French food, attentive staff, and great view across the green. If you like cheese they have an impressive choice.

A very pleasant lunch, food quality was excellent, pork T bone was amazing, the recipient of the burger said "one of the best in a long time",and the starter was a great size for a small appetite

Very happy and cheerful staff, I was heartily welcomed, even though I hadn't booked. Also the staff went out of their way to ensure I wanted. Right now the meal, it was exceptionally presented and cheerfully delivered, at 1st I thought the fish was over cooked but the crispy battered and the soft white fish told me it was perfect, all the staff were great and I will definitely pay them another visit. Thank you

Today we went on the new forest open top bus tour and planned to stop by the green dragon for lunch. I enjoyed a refreshing pint of the swordfish ale and my fiancée had a hot chocolate, which she said was one of the best hot chocolates she's had! I had the burger and fries and my fiancée had the ham, egg and chips. We finished our meal with sticky toffee puddings and these were also very tasty, the puddings were served with salted caramel ice cream which went perfectly with the pudding. Everything was perfect, we especially enjoyed the chips which came with the ham, they were very tasty and cooked perfectly. We shall recommend the green dragon to friends and family when they visit the new forest, we shall return!

Went there for Sunday lunch after booking a table for 12 pm. At the time of booking, I advised the pub of taking a dog. Decided to try the chestnut, pumpkin and seed roast with seasonal vegetables and gravy. Asked if we could have a Yorkshire pudding too. Drink was 1/2 pint of orange juice and lemonade. The seed roast was very tasty. Booking a table is recommended. Would recommend.

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 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

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 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!

We went to The Rockingham Arms after seeing a post on instagram, the Roast dinner was in my husbands words “the best ever” (no offence taken!). I will agree it was superb!

We were visiting the new forest with our dog and found this stunning pub through social media. Top rated roast and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back again when we're next down

Very atmospheric pub at the end of the road. Good selection of beers, and knowledgeable staff that can give beer advice. Sheds in the garden may need improving as they are downgrading the view of the pub from this perspective. Beer in the garden still tastes the same though. 😉

Fantastic ploughman’s, the pork pie is hands down best I’ve ever had 😋 huge portions 😳 lovely friendly staff, super dog friendly, fantastic pit stop, tempted to book the shepherds hut so I can ditch the car on the next visit 🍻

This place never disappoints, we have worked our way through the menu twice and will keep going back. There is ample outdoor seating and a small amount of cosy indoor seating with log fires. The portions are good and everything is fresh and local. There is a good selection for kids but nothing deep-fried, so be cautious if taking a picky child. The beer selection is outstanding, lots of local beers in rotation. Staff are always friendly and the service is really good. If the weather is nice it will be busy, so go early or a little after lunchtime as they are so popular they don't take reservations. There's a good amount of parking around and there are great walks in the immediate area the walk of lunch. They are dog friendly as you would expect, I couldn't recommend this place enough.

This place is ALWAYS busy and it’s easy to see why. Food wise, they only serve ploughman’s. But if you’re going to do one thing - then you do it really well! Lovely homemade pickle, dressing, pickled onion and coleslaw. Delish ham, pork pies and sausage rolls. Lots of beers and lagers on tap. Interesting Gins like mermaid gin. I believe they try to source everything locally and you can taste the quality. The perfect pub to walk through the new forest and enjoy a pint afterwards.

Having booked to stay nearby we thought we would explore a different Pig, as our local one is in Coombe. We just wanted to let you know what exceptional and friendly service we received from Jack, our waiter. It really was refreshing to be served by someone who clearly enjoys his job so thank you very much. The restaurant is beautiful and we had a wonderful lunch, by far the best gnocchi we have ever had. It was so utterly delicious we ordered another one to share!

Overall fantastic experience! The food was amazing, loved how they focus on sustainability and locally sourced ingredients. I particularly loved the gardens and decor. The staff made us feel very special as celebrated our engagement. Thank you for everything, I could not recommend the Pig in the forest enough!

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.

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.

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 !!!

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