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If you are here in The New Forest on holiday or on a day trip with your family, there are some excellent family friendly places to eat and drink. So, if you are after a quick ice cream stop, a café or tea room for some lunch or afternoon tea or perhaps somewhere to pitch up for an evening meal take a look at some of our food and drink opportunities that all the family can enjoy.

Look out for facilities such as outdoor play areas, bike racks where you can put your cycles whilst you make a pit stop, children’s menus and much more.

Pubs and inns where children are more than welcome

You will find several of our pubs are particularly family-friendly and will offer things such as children’s menus, play areas or just a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The Drift Inn, near Lyndhurst for example offers large gardens including two children’s play areas so they are kept entertained whilst you're relaxing and enjoying a beverage & some delicious food. The Waterloo Arms is also a child friendly pub in Lyndhurst, here they offer a fantastic kids menu and they also have a large garden, where they can let off some steam!

Youngsters will be entertained at the outdoor play area at The Rising Sun, near New Milton. The pub also features a children’s menu with classic dishes as well as smaller appetite dishes.

Family-friendly cafés and tea rooms

Where better than to sample some freshly made cakes, or even perhaps a locally-made ice cream? There’s a wide range of cafes and tea rooms across the Forest offering you a relaxed place to grab a quick snack or lunch stop.

Local produce is top of the menu at Steff’s Kitchen, Beaulieu, with many of the vegetables grown in the café’s kitchen garden. Look out for the ‘Little Rascals Menu’ aimed at children aged 12 and under.

The Farmyard Cafe at Hockey's Farm and the New Forest Lavender Tearooms are both beautifully situated cafes that welcome children. With great options on food and drink for the kids, and loads of other things to do and see whilst you're there, these are both perfect locations for a bite to eat.

Why not hire a bike from Burley and cycle along the disused railway track to The Old Station Tearooms? This converted railway station has old railway memorabilia to view and an extensive menu for little ones.

Relaxed and casual dining is the order of the day at Hoburne Naish’s Café h, situated in the Holiday Park. An ideal place to refresh after a swimming or taking part in one of the many activities on offer at the park.

Family-friendly restaurants

High quality restaurants don’t have to be intimidating places for families, Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood for example offers a relaxed, yet stylish environment where children are very much welcomed. Beresford’s restaurant at the Balmer Lawn Hotel is another example of a hotel restaurant that is particularly welcoming to families.

Ray's Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea is also very family friendly and they even have a special menu for children, including delicious food that they will love, including pizzas, pasta and even a Nutella Pizza for dessert!

At the Passford House Hotel, children can enjoy a children’s high tea menu and are welcome in the restaurant or one of the private dining areas depending on your preference.

You will find many of our hotel restaurants are family friendly. To find out more take a look at the listings below or use the search box on this page.

Family-friendly days out

Many of our attractions also have family-friendly places to eat and drink as well including cafes at National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park and the New Forest Wildlife Park where hot and cold choices are available. So explore as much as you like before making a pit-stop at one of the onsite cafes or restaurants for a quick snack or a lunch. You will also find plenty of places serving up the locally made New Forest ice cream!

Save yourself money on family meals out

Purchase a Go New Forest Card for just £10 and enjoy nearly 400 money-saving offers on food and drink as well as discounts off attractions, activities, places to stay and places to shop. It’s well worth picking up a card if you are travelling with a family, you will soon recoup the £10 back.

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The Drift Inn

Near Lyndhurst

Open all day, every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Drift Inn serves modern British ‘gastro’ favourites, tempting daily specials and wood-fired pizzas from its garden kitchen. Boasting extensive gardens and two children’s outdoor play...

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Steff's Kitchen

Beaulieu

When you visit our café you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. All the food we serve is home cooked. From warm scones straight out of the oven to hearty soups, everything is freshly prepared.

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The Waterloo Arms

Lyndhurst

The Waterloo Arms is a Traditional 17th Century Inn nestled in the heart of the New Forest, Lyndhurst. We offer traditional cask conditioned ales of superb quality, chilled lagers, a vast choice of ciders and a selection of fine wines and spirits....

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Moorhill House Hotel

Enjoyed by both guests and non-residents, our tasty AA rosette cuisine embraces seasonality and only the finest produce from the New Forest.

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Beaulieu Hotel

Beaulieu Road

Located just next door, The Drift Inn is the place to eat and offers the chance to enjoy a fresh take on traditional & familiar pub classics in relaxed, informal surroundings. Wherever possible our chef's use ingredients that are traceable, local...

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Forest Lodge Hotel

Pikeshill

Embracing contemporary brasserie style cooking, discover our chef's fresh take on timeless British classics, with a few from across the channel and beyond.

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Beresfords Restaurant at Balmer Lawn Hotel

Brockenhurst

Good food and great service - combined with 2 AA rosettes for Fine Dining you will not be disappointed when dining at Beresfords Restaurant.

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Rhinefield House Hotel

Brockenhurst

The restaurant of Rhinefield House Hotel creates a special atmosphere in which to enjoy a fine dining experience to mark a special occasion or just for the pleasure of it. Here you will find great food and a fantastic wine list.

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The Rising Sun

New Milton

The Rising Sun, near the market town of New Milton, serves a large range of traditional food ranging from light bites to main meals including the classics as well as a selection of real ales.

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Aubrey's Forest Kitchen

Fordingbridge,

With a fresh new look, Aubrey’s Forest Kitchen at Sandy Balls Holiday Village is perfect for a relaxed meal throughout the day or an evening dinner with the family.

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Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Christchurch Road

Voted best Country House Hotel in the world, Chewton Glen is a privately owned 5 Red Star Hotel offering probably the best combination of country house grandeur, food and spa facilities anywhere in the UK.

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The Grill Room at Rhinefield House

Brockenhurst

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For less formal dining we offer guests the chance to relax in our contemporary Grill, serving light healthy options as well as a selection of favorite dishes.
Open daily for lunch and dinner The Grill is a wonderful place to...
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- Great British Menu
  To commence
  Soused mackerel
  Dill crème fraiche, pickled cucumber
  Ham hock terrine
  Mustard, apple slaw & sourdough
  
  Roasted beetroot
  Goat’s cheese, new forest mixed leaves
  
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  Kedgeree fish cake
  Piccalilli mayonnaise
  
  Shepherd’s pie
  Braised lamb shoulder, herb mash & crispy crumb
  
  Courgette & Cheddar tart
  Buttered new potatoes & samphire
  
  A little extra
  All at 4
  
  Buttered green beans
  Braised cabbage & bacon
  Herb roast new potatoes
  
  To finish
  
  Lemon Posset
  Short bread
  
  Eton Mess
  New Forest strawberries
  
  Bread & butter pudding
  Vanilla cream
  
  Two courses 15
  Three courses 19
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The Mill at Gordleton

Sway

We are a small independant award winning hotel who care passionately about the environment and we are aiming to source as much as produce as possible locally or organically.

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The Old Station Tearooms

Near Burley

Converted station with many railway memorabilia and pictures on display. Now a fully licensed restaurant and tea house providing quality products at reasonable prices. Seating for 70 inside and 150 outside.

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The Woodside Inn

Fordingbridge, The New Forest

Newly refurbished, The Woodside Inn at Sandy Balls Holiday Village boasts a great choice of pub grub with a gourmet twist.

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Ray's Italian Kitchen

Milford on Sea

Located in the heart of Milford on Sea, Ray’s Italian Kitchen run by local restaurateur, Stacey Crouch is making its mark on this foodie-renowned village in the New Forest

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Montagu Arms Hotel

Discover the unique charm of the country house hotel with its roaring log fires, picturesque gardens and sumptuous bedrooms - The Montagu Arms is the ultimate in luxury New Forest hotels.
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The New Forest Inn

Lyndhurst

Debbie and Sam offer you a warm welcome to The New Forest Inn, an unspoilt 18th century country pub in a scenic location full of charm with a really friendly atmosphere.

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Furzey Gardens Tea Room

Minstead

The Tea Room at Furzey Gardens is a great place to meet with friends whatever the weather and enjoy the views from the Covered Terrace.
We offer a fantastic range of barista coffees, teas, other hot and cold drinks, with a tempting selection of...

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Lime Wood

Beaulieu Road

Lime Wood, a boutique country house hotel in England, is set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, 1.5 miles from the small town of Lyndhurst and just an hour and a half drive from London.

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