There’s something especially tasty about a Sunday roast after an adventure in the great outdoors. And so, with the New Forest offering ancient woodland walks, coastal jaunts and open-heathland escapades, it’s little wonder there are plenty of places here serving up a seriously good roast! Here are some of our favourite spots to hit for Sunday lunch.
White Hart, Lymington
Set in a cosy Grade II listed building, this award-winning gastro pub is the perfect backdrop for a hearty Sunday lunch. Drop in for a well-deserved rest after walks along the coast or Lymington’s cobbled streets. The Sunday roasts here are absolutely legendary, with bottomless Yorkshire puds, roast potatoes and gravy. Choose from beef rump, chicken, pork loin or the veggie beetroot and cheddar pasty; there’s something for everyone.
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The Gun Inn, Keyhaven
Located beside the coastal nature reserve of Keyhaven Marshes and the scenic walk to Hurst Castle, The Gun is the perfect place to relax and refuel after a day of fresh-air adventures. The dedicated Sunday menu includes glorious roasts with the option of beef, pork or nut roast, served with roasties, seasonal veggies, cauliflower cheese and a red wine gravy. You’re also treated to a menu of Sunday starters, alternative mains and sumptuous puddings, if you’ve still got room!
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The Filly Inn, Brockenhurst
This idyllic country inn, complete with charming interiors featuring exposed beams and brickwork, is set alongside the stunning Roydon Woods Nature Reserve, offering easy access to a range of lovely walks. The pub’s hearty Sunday roasts are the best accompaniment to these picture-perfect surroundings. Enjoy a menu of beef, chicken, pork or mushroom bourguignon pie served with all the classic trimmings and lashings of gravy.
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Monkey Brewhouse, Lymington
Stop by this micro-brewery and gastro-pub for a crisp pint and impeccable Sunday lunch. Named for the monkeys that were once kept by a historic landlord (don’t worry, those days are long gone!), this characterful 18th-century pub is a cosy spot that invites you to rest and refuel. Get stuck into a tasty roast of beef, pork belly or roasted autumn squash with all the accoutrements, including Yorkshire puds, beef dripping, roasties, roast carrots, parsnips and buttered greens.
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The Master Builders, Buckler’s Hard
A mainstay of the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard, this riverside retreat is the perfect place to sit back and watch the world go by. Whether you’ve spent the day out on the water or enjoying a meandering walk, The Master Builders makes a fitting stop for Sunday lunch. Expect a classic roast, a welcoming setting and plenty of character, with the picturesque river on your doorstep and the beautiful New Forest all around.
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The Cliff House, Barton on Sea
Situated right on the cliff top overlooking the Solent, The Cliff House is the place to enjoy a Sunday lunch with a view. Retreat here after a windswept walk along the beach for relaxed dining, cosy surroundings and a tempting Sunday menu. Choose from roast beef, pork loin, chicken or nut roast, all served with the classic trimmings. With sweeping coastal views and heavenly food, what’s not to love?
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Green Dragon, Brook
A much-loved pub with quintessential New Forest charm, the Green Dragon sits beside a stream that’s a favourite watering hole for the Forest’s ponies, pigs, cows and donkeys. It’s also ideally placed for exploring the nearby Rufus Stone and surrounding woodland walks. Post-walk, head to this thatched pub to get cosy in the traditional interiors and relish a tasty Sunday roast, with plenty of tempting extras available, including cauliflower cheese, pigs in blankets, crackling and Yorkshire puddings, to really treat yourself.
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The Old Beams, Ibsley
A charming thatched pub offering a modern dining experience with elevated British classics, The Old Beams is ideally situated for a hearty meal after exploring nearby Blashford Lakes or the sprawling heathland of the New Forest Northern Commons. Their traditional Sunday roast includes options of beef sirloin, leg of lamb, pork shoulder or five-seed nut roast with all the trimmings. Feeling indecisive? Opt for a duo or trio of meats for the ultimate roast.
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As it’s the New Forest and we love our pups, many of these spots are also dog-friendly, meaning no one has to miss out on that special Sunday gathering.
Still planning your perfect escape? Discover our curated selection of holiday cottages in the New Forest, offering everything from cosy hideaways to retreats right by the sea.
