Bed and Breakfast, New Forest, B+B

This traditional pub with flagstone floors, an open fire and charming bric-a-brac extends a hearty welcome to both locals and visitors alike.

It is well known locally for both its hospitality and the popularity of its food.

Geoff the licencee, and his chef Steve have been 'in residence' for over 3 and half years and have built up an excellent reputation for using fresh produce that is beautifully prepared and cooked.

The Forest Inn also offers a Senior Citizens Club where a 25% discount is offered on lunches.

The pub has a lovely garden backing onto open fields where parents can watch their children in the superbly equipped play area. Dogs (with their owners !) are also welcome in the pub and can be walked in the field behind.

Those with only a limited amount of time to eat, can phone their orders through, so that their food is prepared in readiness for their arrival. Geoff will also happily fax a list of daily specials through to local companies.

So if plastic pubs are not for you and you value excellent food and good service, make The Forest Inn your port of call when next in the New Forest.