The Best Restaurants in Buckland Rings, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Fantastic restaurant with great fresh food, friendly service and a beautiful garden at the back. We had a delicious lunch. Highlights were the aubergine (honestly you must try it!), black rice with squid, chicken pisto, baby squid, ceviche, croquettes. The deserts were gorgeous too. Dog friendly as well! Wish I lived locally.

This was our first visit to Brisa, and it won't be our last! Absolutely stunning food. Fresh, varied, and beautifully presented. Staff were super polite and helpful in explaining the menu, and food was quick to arrive. Nikola the waitress was lovely. Great atmosphere, live music, and an overall good vibe.

Real Spanish food. Every dish is lovely and unique. Great wine too. Thumbs up tob the chef for making our trip fabulously joyful in sharing our plates with love among us.

Great location and a nice welcome on arrival. Table as requested and food was both tasty and well proportioned. The only niggle was the music from the bar area was both loud and not really appropriate for ambiance that was trying to be created. Personal choice maybe but relevant to our reason for dining. Nice dining experience overall and we'll be coming back 👍🏻🙂

Food was really good all dishes would have again. Cocktails superb. Staff so accommodating

Great spot, food was good. They were busy so maybe service a little slower than the norm, but wasn't an issue for us as chatting with friends in the sun that was streaming through the window. Will definitely go again. Staff were excellent. Dog friendly. Didn't stay overnight, just food.

Lovely views from this restaurant with ample outdoor seating for the warmer weather. Service great and our needs for our anxious dog was warmly accommodated. The food was lovely and the portions very generous too. Would recommend if you are in the area. Excellent fish and chips and a lovely catch of the day sampled. Burgers are huge but delicious, managed to eat most of it… for the fish and chips we were able to take half away for later on so no waste!

Turned up on the off chance. 2 adults and 3 dogs . From taking the call to see if they had space, to getting served was great. The beer was very good "Toll House". The food was also very good, I thoroughly recommend it.

Had an absolutely amazing meal with my husband! Service and food was top notch, the restaurant is beautifully decorated, and really pleased that they are dog friendly. Shame we live so far away or we would definitely be back!

Cracking place this, stayed for business but would definitely return on a leisurely vacation, the staff were impeccable, the lad was having his dinner and jumped up to serve without hesitation, so polite and this matters today imo! Room is spot on, heated, lovely bathroom and I can't wait to try the breakfast tomorrow! Great beers brewed on site. Location is good for a short walk into the centre bit and would recommend to friends and family without doubt

Discovered this gem whilst visiting the New Forest. Was recommended to us, and for good reason. We dropped in mid week for dinner and immediately felt welcome. Definitely feels like a pub that's used by locals, but not one where strangers are made to feel unwelcome. Staff were warm, welcoming and professional. Food was great... Lovely balance of quality and just enough to leave us satisfied but without feeling uncomfortable. The vibe is great with a choice of the more restaurant side or the pub side (which is where we positioned ourselves). As we're moving into the area next year, this week certainly be one of our regular places to enjoy an evening. Thanks to all at MB. Bob

We love it! Came back the next day for more. Such a friendly feel to the whole place and the head chef guy clearly knows and loves his food and flavours. Pro poached eggs, inspired berry smoothies, tastiest granola we’ve ever had, and the ingenious suggestion of adding lime to the granola that we wanted to add cinnamon to. We’ll be doing that again and I’ll be practicing my poached eggs.

We have just discovered this little gem just off lymington high street. Perfect for just a coffee, lunch or tappas. So impressed to see the passion and enthusiasm displayed by the owner/chef freshly preparing his amazing selection of tappas to be served this evening. The extensive menu choice of tappas was incredible and tasted winderful. Such a welcome change from the typical ‘pub grub’ served these days! Great atmosphere and enjoyed socialising with the customers. We will certainly be returning. Thank you for a very memorable evening

What a find! A great selection of tasty food at reasonable prices. The proprietor Karl looked after us very well. We opted for the homemade Scotch Eggs served with salad and chutney- and they were the best we have ever tasted. Delicious cakes too. 10/10! Alan

What a breakfast ! Not for the faint hearted, this large you definitely need to be hungry 😂 not just quantity full of flavour too . I'll definitely be back !

Vibes were immaculate. Heidi and Erika served us and they were so lovely to us and our dog 💖 had amazing fish and chips and they also have loads of veggie options, which is rare to find at a little town. Will definitely be coming back xo

From start to finish our experience dining at the Lighthouse was perfect. We’d phoned in the morning to let them know it was a special engagement meal and they couldn’t have done more for us. The welcome Prosecco, impeccable service, and a very thoughtful ‘congratulations’ board served with our desserts made it a very memorable meal. Heidi, our waitress was very friendly and had great knowledge of the menu. The food had such a depth of flavour, the meat was tender and cooked to perfection! I’d highly recommend the Lighthouse and look forward to visiting again. Thank you for a great evening!

What a find! Decided to pop here on a whim and we were so impressed. Delicious fresh fish and great staff. Looking forward to visiting again.

Recently popped by The Lighthouse on a trip to Milton after seeing such good reviews. We booked in advance as a large table and were readily and kindly accommodated via email and the phone regarding the large booking. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and gives coast vibes, matching the idyllic location of the restaurant! Our food came out in food time once we had settled and as far as I am aware everyone enjoyed there meals, which were all very fresh! The staff were generally very warm, welcoming, and humorous, albeit one member who seemed to appear a bit frustrated with our table at times due to being large and perhaps a lot of manage? Regardless, the overall experience was good, and I would recommend The Lighthouse to those visiting the area!

Utterly faultless. My partner is coeliac and they didn’t even bat an eyelid!! Staff were simply charming and the food was SUBLIME. Delicious wine and just the most beautiful evening. Dietary requirements aren’t a thing… they’re just not phased which made eating out a complete pleasure. Thank you!!

It's difficult to find but once you are there you are in for a good surprise. The food is amazing, not pretentious dishes but executed to perfection. I recommend the avocado mousse and the flamboyant chocolate and coffee desert.

Went for Sunday lunch and luckily I booked before going as it was packed. Beautiful old building with bags of history and great atmosphere. The food was amazing. Truly one of the best lamb roast dinners I have ever had. Party of 6 people and we all left super full and happy. Would recommend to all if you want great food at a good price.

We visited for the first time for a birthday celebration on 28/10/23. The food was superb. Portion sizes were very generous. The service was great. And it was a lovely atmosphere. The only drawback, was the wood fire which irritated our eyes. But apart from this, the waiter and chef were extremely attentive, courteous and very kind. All we can say is, this is a fantastic place to go for a great meal with friends and family. Thank you for making my birthday meal a memorable occasion with my wonderful friends.

Dating from 1096, this great pub, with a fantastic menu, was originally under the control of the local monks. Historically important, the Grade 1 listed building has been preserved for our pleasure. Out of the way, on a small country lane and village. Nice selection of beers, it is in contention to be the oldest licenced estabishment in England. Great chat with the landlord, and skilled chef, Steve who knows so much more. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Friendly staff.

Lovely little pub with great history. Very warm welcome from all staff. The atmosphere was lovely and country-esk. They accepted dogs which was fab. The food was absolutely beautiful, faultless and served timely and with carefully thought about presentation. We had the Monkfish Scampi and Salt and Pepper squid, both superb. For mains we had Halibut in a lobster bisque, and the Chicken and Ham hock pie - full of flavour from start to finish. To end we shared the sticky toffee pudding which was topped with delicious honey comb. We even had the chef and owner come out and chat with us which was such a lovely touch. Wonderful experience, will definitely be back when we’re next in the area!

Visited The Elderflower to try the 7 course (yes, 7 course) tasting menu, and I must say it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Every dish was incredible, but not large enough to make you feel like a stuffed pig by the end. The wine was matched perfectly to each dish and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Easily one of the best restaurant meals I've ever tasted, just superb.

Absolutely stunning restaurant, the staff were so attentive & the food was just beautiful. We had the 7 course taster menu which was an explosion of new flavours. The staff explained every course to us & loved being able to chat with them about the flavours. It’s not just food it’s an experience. Thank you to all of the staff for a wonderful evening.

Great people and tasty food and loved the atmosphere but a little rushed through the first couple of courses so had to slow down a bit to send a message. One little downfall is just the w/c could do with bringing up to the standard of the service and food

Incredible taster menu. Service was on point. Food was delicious, especially langoustine with salt baked beetroot and duck breast. Wines well paired. Would highly recommend.

Very nice beef roast. We had lunch in their outside garden, the atmosphere is cute and the pub is very well kept and clean. If you’re looking for a pub in the area would recommend this one! The staff was very friendly and welcoming although we didn’t book in advance 💫

Had an amazing dinner at Waterman’s Rest in Lymington! Started with a flavorful seafood cocktail and perfect salmon gravlax. The freshly cooked trout and same-day sourced skate wing were delicious, paired with a refreshing and good-value Prosecco. Service was excellent, and the owner’s commitment to local vibes and top-notch ingredients really shines. If you’re in Lymington, definitely check it out!

Wow! What a lovely place. We had a gorgeous lunch. The food is the best we have had in a long time. The staff are great. Our dog got fresh water on arrival. We will certainly be regular customers on our frequent visits to the area.

Service is very good, nice and attentive, they give you the option for service charge (now adding to the bill is very important to me). The atmosphere is great, you feel into a small old pub, food is ok. Creative, good presentation, should have come warmer though.

Stayed here for a night with my wife, lovely room. Had steak for dinner which was cooked perfectly. Breakfast was absolutely delicious too. Would highly recommend staying here and also dine. Went for a walk around the marina in the morning on a beautiful crisp sunny day.

Love this place! Just out of the town but on the Solent way before the marina, the service was first class. Greeted by polite, friendly and accommodating staff. Dog friendly to! The food and drinks were excellent and staff were attentive throughout. We never have pudding at lunch but enjoyed the atmosphere and mains so much we stayed and they are big yummy puddings! Will definitely be coming back on our holidays in the summer

Stayed here for Valentines Day Check in was easy lovely staff member who showed us to a gorgeous room. Extremely spacious , clean and decorated nicely. Cocktails were amazing and the food was delicious. Unfortunately we didn't sleep too well as the radiator in our room was faulty and wouldn't turn off making the room too hot even with the windows open. Bed was comfy, great powerful shower. Breakfast was amazing we opted for the big breakfast and thank you to the lovely member of staff who served us and for being very helpful. Great place to stay only 15 min walk to town centre, great for Isle of Wight ferry. Will definitely be returning.

We are return visitors to the new forest and love to come to the mayflower for food and drinks with our dog Scout. She is quite anxious but the staff are very helpful with helping us find a good seated position. Recently we ate here for 3 weekday lunches, a Sunday roast and on our final morning had breakfast here too. The food is always great and the Sunday roast is the ultimate meal for me. Beautiful succulent loin of pork, perfect roast potatoes and lovely seasonal veg. The gravy was like silk and tasted amazing! We wish we lived closer as we would I wouldn’t be cooking on Sundays very often! The breakfast was also delicious. Service wonderful and cannot wait to return to eat more!