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The Augustus John 116 Station Rd, Fordingbridge SP6 1DG

Telephone: 01425 652098 A stunning menu, using seasonal produce from The New Forest and surrounds, by Scott Bennett (ex Careys Manor). Movie Monday. Thai Tuesday. (eat in or takeaway) Wednesday Night Special - £7.95. Thursday Quiz, Music & Tapas, Fishy Friday, Super Saturday open all day for breakfast, lunch, cream teas, dinner. Offers for walkers, cyclists, classic cars and motorbikes. Sunday lunch. Big Car Park, Cosy en suite rooms, The Best Knickerbocker Glory on the planet! We have four rooms opening onto a gravelled courtyard. They were converted from stables so are small and cosy as well as quiet, being away from the road and separate from the pub itself. The 3 doubles have en suite shower rooms whilst the twin has a bath with a shower. All have tea making facilities as well as coffee cafetieres, TV and WI-Fi. If you have a dog you can walk to the old railway line which in turn to fields. Motorbikes welcome. Website: AUGUSTUS JOHN I often bring my owner here on my motorbike (click on photo) as the landlord is very friendly and motorbikes are always welcome.

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Fighting Cocks

Southampton Rd, Godshill, Fordingbridge SP6 2LL

Telephone: 01425 652462 Tim & Kay Eyre and staff welcome drinkers and diners to a traditional Forest pub where 'home made' means made on the premises. Tim, the landlord, originally trained as a master butcher and now uses these skills in the kitchen. He personally cuts all our steaks and makes all our 1/2lb steak-burgers and sausages on the premises. We only use local New Forest venison, pheasant, rabbit, etc., in our seasonal game dishes which are prepared by the landlord and his team of chefs. Across the road is a shallow depression which is the original "cock pit" from which the pub takes its name. The Fighting Cocks was built in approximately 1927 alongside the old thatched building which was demolished to make way for the new road. The pub is ideally located for walkers, cyclists and horse riders on a day out in the New Forest, or for those who want a leisurely drink or meal while enjoying the view across the heathland. Website: THE FIGHTING COCKS

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Churchill Arms

Daggons Road, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 3AA

Telephone: 01425 652147 Families, Muddy Boots & dogs with well behaved owners are all most welcome. Quality home-cooked food using Local Produce, served alongside Hall & Woodhouse’s Distinctive cask conditioned ales and superb wines accompanied by the warmest welcome. Website: THE CHURCHILL ARMS

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Filly Inn

Lymington Road, Setley, Near Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7UF

Telephone: 01590 623 449 The Filly Inn is a family run pub with accommodation overlooking Setley Plain. It is around a 4-minute drive from Brockenhurst train station and 7.9 miles from Beaulieu. It has five en-suite guest bedrooms that come with tea & coffee making facilities and free wi-fi internet access. Guests are welcome to dine in the restaurant & come morning, you can choose from cooked or continental breakfasts. The kitchen is open for weekday lunch from 12.00 noon until 3.00pm & for evening dining from 5.00pm until 9.00pm and food is served all day weekends. Website: THE FILLY INN

The George

, 14 Bridge St, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH

Telephone: 01425 652040 The George is a beautiful 18th Century pub set on the banks of the River Avon on the edge of the New Forest National Park in the charming former market town of Fordingbridge. It has lovely views across the Avon river, a garden terrace and a bright conservatory. Excellent Sunday lunch served here and a nice specials board as well as the pub menu. The George also has a full vegan menu. Cream teas are served all day with home made scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream and local strawberries. Website: THE GEORGE A dog friendly pub with water bowls and dog biscuits behind the bar. Just give the bar staff that look that I do so well! My owner enjoys the Sunday lunch here and the staff are very friendly. The George has its own car park but you may need to park in the town car park on busy days. Don’t worry its only a short walk from the car park to the pub.