The bustling market town of Ringwood has been drawing visitors for centuries. Located on the river Avon, and edging right up close to the glorious New Forest, its vibrant mix of historic and contemporary attractions continues to delight new visitors today.
Of course, all our New Forest Collection venues offer the perfect base from which to explore the area, and when you stay with us, we want to ensure that your experience is as delicious as possible all round.
A foodie paradise
Whether you fancy a light bite in one of the many perfect places to eat near Ringwood, or something more substantial in one of the nearby restaurants, we’ve put together a perfect menu of options for you, and all you have to do is to choose – although because each one offers delectable food, incredible surroundings, and unique dining experiences, we can’t say this is going to be easy!
First up on the list of restaurants in Ringwood, is Burley Manor, where creativity, sustainability and provenance are key. This is a very special restaurant, with the highest quality ingredients part of a menu sure to appeal to everyone’s taste. Locally sourced and lovingly prepared, every plate is thoughtfully designed, so you might enjoy a dish with a modern British twist, or a traditional Sunday lunch with seasonal vegetables. The Vegan Afternoon Tea is also a real treat.
Then there’s Forest Lodge in Lyndhurst, proudly hosting 1820, an award-winning grill and brasserie. Amongst many other classics, prime steak is a real favourite here, locally sourced from the surrounding Hampshire countryside and (a fact that only builds up the mouthwatering anticipation) aged for a full 28 days. 1820 is also stocked with the very best from local brewers and distillers so is certainly one of the finest places to eat and drink near Ringwood.
Looking for a real taste of the New Forest? Look no further!
For the ultimate countryside pub experience, The Drift offers an award-winning menu of modern British classics taking you effortlessly from breakfast, through lunch and to dinner. Fresh ingredients from the gardens bring a vibrancy to dishes that are seasonal, local, and always delicious. Think handmade burgers, a sharing board, and salads bursting with flavour – and after a busy day exploring, you deserve to try one of their generous, proper puddings!
The country house kitchen of Bartley Lodge in Cadnam is where seasonal, locally sourced produce takes pride of place. Fresh seafood and other seasonal, locally sourced produce are all proudly showcased on its wide-ranging menu. Enjoy a traditional Sunday roast and delicious pudding in the dining room, or light lunch with friends on the sun terrace. Bartley Lodge is also celebrated as being one of the best places for afternoon tea near Ringwood – scones with strawberry jam and cream, anyone? Cream or jam first?
Dining out in Ringwood really is a chance to sample some of the very best that the New Forest has to offer – which also brings us to the fact that all our New Forest Collection bars are stocked with the very best from our local brewers and distillers too. Cheers!
Whilst they are all uniquely special, each one of the warm and welcoming New Forest Collection restaurants is perfectly placed within beautiful surroundings and is easily accessible from Ringwood.
Burley Manor is a truly luxurious venue, combining heritage charm with a contemporary feel. You might take breakfast or lunch in the orangery, whilst the grand drawing room of this baronial-style hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch. Warmer days will certainly beckon you outside onto the terrace, and chillier days are a wonderful excuse to warm up next to the fire in one of the elegant lounges.
1820 in nearby Lyndhurst is part of Forest Lodge, a smart townhouse hotel, with its Georgian architecture perfectly enhanced by more contemporary design features. You can relax in one of their cosy dining rooms, or dine outside if it’s warm. Modern and sophisticated, this is definitely a place to visit if you’re near Ringwood.
Perfect after a day at the beach or a fun get-together with friends, another gem you’ll want to check out is The Drift. Warm, welcoming and relaxed, this stylish country pub offers one of the very best places to eat near Ringwood for all the family – including your furry four-leggeds!
Bartley Lodge in Cadnam is another delightful country house hotel, this one set within 8 acres of beautiful grounds. With its atmosphere of understated elegance, dining at Bartley Lodge – whether inside one of the sumptuous dining rooms, or outside on the terrace – is always a very special experience indeed.
Burley Manor is just quarter of an hour’s drive from Ringwood along the A31 – though you might want to leave early to pop into Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre on the way.
Bartley Lodge is just a little further at 20 minutes on the A31, and the 1820 restaurant at the Forest Lodge Hotel near Lyndhurst is another pleasant 20-minute journey through the glorious New Forest countryside.
Finally, The Drift near Beaulieu is an ideal spot to land and refuel after visiting the National Motor Museum, found within the magnificent Palace House and Gardens and only 35 minutes from Ringwood on the B3056. Strolling around the Wednesday market, walking, cycling, enjoying a glass of Old Thumper at the award-winning Ringwood Brewery… With so much to do in and around Ringwood, you’ll be working up an appetite, that’s for sure.
What luck that there are so many good places to eat nearby. Which one will you choose?
Enjoy!
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