The good news? After hikes, bike rides and exploring this wonderful part of the world, you’ll never go thirsty or struggle to find somewhere to rest with a refreshing drink.
The New Forest – and Lyndhurst in particular – is home to an abundance of quirky watering holes. At New Forest Collection, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to pubs in Lyndhurst; we take great pride to ensure every plate is served with a passionate sense of occasion and every drink poured as though it’s meant for a toast.
With six incredible options, the only bad news here is it might take a while to decide which to stop at – but hey, there’s a reason people come back time and time again so be sure to make a list and start ticking off the pubs in Lyndhurst one at a time.
The four closest options to eat and drink in the best pubs in Lyndhurst, if you’re staying with us (which of course you are!) are: 1820 at Forest Lodge in Lyndhurst, Bartley Lodge country house kitchen – as well as two options at Beaulieu Inn, The Drift and Taylor’s Bar.
At each of these locations you’ll find a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment, where laid-back dining meets all the best-loved British dishes, created from the finest locally-sourced ingredients. Pubs in Lyndhurst all have one thing in common – encouraging guests, weather permitting, to dine al fresco to really take in the New Forest surroundings. If the weather’s inclement or you’d just rather stay indoors, no problem; a warm orangery, restaurant and lounge spaces for eating and drinking are available too.
On all menus you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious well-aged meats, Sunday roasts, pub classics and even afternoon tea celebrations. Drinks include beers, cask ales and spirits from the best local brewers and distillers too.
We take pride in each dish served, from the fresh salads and vegetables that appear in our seasonal sides, to the free-range eggs we serve you at breakfast. Eating and drinking in Lyndhurst is always an occasion as each dish gives us the chance to showcase the wealth of ingredients found right on our doorstep. Trust us when we say we know its provenance inside out.
As we mentioned, we have four Lyndhurst pubs to choose from and what’s more, we’ve done all the groundwork picking out the best bits for you. So here goes:
1820
Located at Forest Lodge, Lyndhurst,is 1820, an award-winning grill & brasserie which serves locally-sourced prime hand-cut steaks and all your brasserie classics. Whether you’re stopping by for casual, all-day dining or a colourful afternoon tea, food and drink can be enjoyed inside or out on the terrace.
The best bit: Locally-made gins.
Bartley Lodge
At Bartley Lodge you’ll find a country house kitchen serving up only the best seasonal locally-sourced ingredients. Here, food can be enjoyed in the restaurant or on the terrace (if the sun is shining of course).
The best bit: It’s one of the New Forest’s top places for afternoon tea.
The Drift
The ultimate pub experience near Lyndhurst, boasting menus filled with modern pub classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Drift truly showcases great British cooking.
The best bit: Dogs are welcome too.
Taylor’s Bar
Taylor’s bar and lounge is the idyllic spot for a casual get-together with friends over small plates. Food here is light, seasonal and locally-sourced.
The best bit: Its artisan spirits and imaginative cocktails
But where are these pubs in relation to Lyndhurst we hear you ask?
Not far at all – and along the way, we promise you’ll have the best scenery to keep you company. 1820 at Forest Lodge is the closest – just six minutes away, in Lyndhurst itself; Bartley Lodge country house kitchen is just 12 minutes from Lyndhurst; and Beaulieu Inn featuring The Drift and Taylor’s Bar is a mere nine minutes from Lyndhurst.
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