Address: Brook, Lyndhurst, SO43 7HD, United Kingdom
Phone: +442380813170
Rating: 4.2
based on 232 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"Fantastic food both times and the desserts are delicious."
"Lamb Shank my partner had was amazing and my cod bake Madras curry was outstanding."
"All food was cooked fresh."
"Fish and chips were succulent and had decent portions."
"The food was very well priced and very good quality."
"The Cod and chips we had here was one of the best we'd eaten, crispy batter and the twice cooked chips were amazing."
"The food was excellent and reasonably priced."
Cons:
"Food quite expensive for what it is, not helped by less than enthusiastic staff."
"The food was not great. Burgers and chicken both seemed to be pre-made from a packet."
"The chicken was dry no taste to it, the few roast spuds that we had were burnt."
"The fish was really not very nice but the chips were ok."
"Mediocre food and bad service."
"The hunters chicken which was dry and hard inside."
"The food was expensive and very average, my sons creamy pasta was inedible."
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The Staff were very attentive."
"Wonderful friendly staff, took over by the family months ago."
"The staff were all very friendly and there are some good local ales on tap."
"The staff can’t do enough for you and are always so warm and welcoming even when it is super busy."
"Instantly felt welcome and the staff were fantastic."
"Staff are always very polite and tailor their behaviour to each customer specifically."
"The staff could not have been more accommodating."
Cons:
"Also the outside seating area was full, I mean full of animal droppings."
"The large barmaid needs to smile and get some people skills."
"She was abrupt and rude towards them, with eye rolling and criticising one young girl on not using her initiative to put the umbrella down or clear the tables."
"The woman behind the bar was an utter misery, as if she hates customers."
"The older woman at the bar was so rude to my mother in law."
"Rude staff. Unhelpful. Quite nasty actually."
"Staff really grumpy and rude too."
Ambience and Environment
Pros:
"The pub is gorgeous with a nice traditional vibe."
"Lovely pub set in beautiful surroundings."
"The location is stunning."
"Great pub in stunning location. The New Forest."
"Lovely old Pub in the New Forest, Wild Ponies are located all around, easy walks from the pub itself."
"Beautiful location in the New Forest."
"Nice pub, situated in the beautiful New Forest."
Cons:
"Loud live heavy rock music for 4-5 hours straight on a Sunday."
"A pub which leaves you with an empty wallet and both poor food and service is one to miss."
"It is such a shame to see a pub in such a natural location using plastic cups which are thrown away after each use."
"Ordering drinks process was very slow, you stand outside in a queue then someone comes to take your order but doesn't necessarily take the orders for the whole queue."
"Came to visit this pub earlier this evening and as soon as we walked in was surprised by the atmosphere of the place… not in a good way!"
"It feels like you're transported to some inner city boozer with an atmosphere akin to a basement dive bar."
"Despite its country location the drone from the nearby A31 was constant, even at the dead of night."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Great food, good environment, well priced, friendly staff."
"Prices are reasonable, beer is good, food is great."
"Food was freshly prepared and good value for money."
"Pre Christmas get together and engagement lunch for 15 plus dogs, all welcome. No problem for them, food all hot and great value for money in the New Forest surroundings."
"The food is fantastic – seriously good!"
"Lovely food & drinks."
"Excellent food and great value for money."
Cons:
"Food served on disposable plates."
"After ordering and paying (which was quite pricey for a basic pub garden menu)."
"Beer is a little on the pricey side but it is the New Forest."
"Quite expensive for the quality of food."
"For the quality of the food, I found that £13.00 was quite expensive."
"The food prices, however, are extortionate for what is essentially Iceland style microwaveable food and the worst chips I’ve ever tasted."
"Food disappointing and very expensive for what it was."