Fine Dining in the New Forest

Stunning menus, sophisticated decor and top service, we have it all. If you’re looking for somewhere wonderful and fancy to dine, which will stimulate your taste buds, we’ve got plenty of options for fine dining in the New Forest.

The Terrace Restaurant, located in the charming historic Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu, is a multi award-winning eatery. It has three AA Rosettes and serves delicate dishes that engage all the senses, created with delicious home-grown produce. With expert staff on hand to give suggestions on the perfect choice of wine, champagne and other drink choices to complement your meal. It’s a stunning place to eat.

Well known as an incredible place to eat, drink and stay, at the 5* Chewton Glen Hotel is The Dining Room. This beautiful restaurant, situated within a beautiful conservatory, offers quintessentially English dishes, intimate dining and a stunning open wine room. The menu celebrated old Chewton Glen favourites, while embracing an alluring selection of new dishes, too.

Dine at Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood Hotel and you won’t be disappointed. At this stylish restaurant you can enjoy flavoursome seasonal dishes, with a taste of Italian culinary ideologies. Or visit their sister hotel, The Pig Rooms & Garden Food in Brockenhurst, to try their fabulous 15 mile menu, full with locally sourced ingredients, most from their own gardens. Chef James Golding creates a one-of-a-kind experience in the chic restaurant at The Pig, with wonderful fine dining in their reproduced Victorian greenhouse dining room.

Brockenhurst boasts plenty of fine dining, including Cambium at Careys Manor Hotel. Cambium creates a creative and enchanting dining experience, inspired by nature, with lots of ingredients that are locally produced and dishes showcasing nature within the seasons in the New Forest. They also have 2 other beautiful dining experiences at Careys Manor Hotel too, The Zen Garden and Le Blaireau.

Another unmissable fine dining spot in Brockenhurst is Beresfords Restaurant at Balmer Lawn Hotel. This remarkable restaurant also has 2 AA Rosettes, offering desirable food and unbeatable service. Executive Chef, Chris Wheeldon, and his very talented team produce daily menus using lots of local produce and creativity, offering an unforgettable dining experience.

Why not browse through the listings below and start planning your next fine dining experience in the New Forest…

There are many restaurants in the New Forest to tempt you, whether you are looking for 5-star dining, traditional English fare or trying a new cuisine from around the world, we’ve got your foodie needs covered.

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