March 2024 by Sarah Dormer
Such a shame as I?ve visited before years ago and the food was great, hence returning, but somethings definitely changed lately. Food was awful. Soggy chips, overcooked peas and dry burger.
March 2024 by simon
Dreadful. Turned up after a morning at the seaside with my two hungry small children and asked before we order drinks, can we order food midweek.Answer was an unambiguous yes and we were promptly given menus to peruse well we enjoyed what- as you well know- were expensive soft drinks.We were then told after waiting 10 minutes that food now wouldn't be served as there was an inspector in. No way would we have paid out ridiculous pub prices for lemonade if we weren't eating as we'd have to do it all again somewhere else. Spoiled a lovey day.
February 2024 by Dita Mezihorakova
The pub had no beer on tap. Also, it was cold. The menus were on the wall only, claiming it's homemade. My partner and I cook ourselves at home, so we know how food should taste. We came after a long walk, hungry, but I couldn't finish the food. That's how bad and weirdly smelly it was. And I'd eat a dead horse if I wasn't vegan. The stuff wasn't very welcoming either. We said in the end, we didn't love it (butternut squash wellingtons) and was told they don't normally get complaints. Reviews tell a different story though. I would have recommended this pub plenty of things they could improve but wouldn't recommend to others, unless the staff make more effort in hospitality and cooking.
January 2024 by PHILIP E
A bit unloved from the outside, but better inside and a very nice barman. Drinks fine but the food was very below par. For prices that are charged (£12 for a cheese sandwich) the quality should be excellent - not sliced bread, limp lukewarm chips, vegan margarine served with the soup and bread?? need I go on? We will not be back.
December 2023 by Kerry Mccoubrie
Roast dinner was out of this world! Very friendly and cosy, walk straight out the back into the forest. I'm not a local but will definitely come back for
December 2023 by Anne E
5 of us , family, had booked to have a meal here on Friday night. We entered an empty pub, and told there was no beer and very limited menus as they had electrical problems. We decided to stay, ordering drinks that were available. We awaited the food with trepidation, but were happily surprised to receive 5 freshly prepared meals which we thoroughly enjoyed. Well done to the staff who must have been relieved we hadn't walked out. They were lovely and we hope they get back to normal very soon. We understand they are an independent pub with no back up from a brewery. I would go again in the sumer when they are sure they will be fully functional again.
December 2023 by GerryPinner
We have visited the Crown Stirrup many times over the years and had both bad and good experiences so we were wondering what it would be like this time as we visited for a pre Christmas dinner. Sadly as soon as we walked in we were told there was no draught beer, cider or lager and very few bottles and this was exceptionally disappointing for us. However, the food was very good indeed and the staff couldn?t have been more helpful. I just hope next time I go back I can have a drink other than water!
November 2023 by luke elms
Stopped off for a quick bite to eat had a stunning ham and cheese sandwich, bread really fresh crisp salad with a lovely honey and mustard dressing, proper thick cut ham and a tasty cheese. Served with crisp and fluffy chips . Very friendly staff it was mid afternoon Tuesday so we were the only customer so nice and quiet. Clean toilet nice looking pub
November 2023 by George
After all of the Celebrities chefs raising awareness on British cuisine, we have gone all the way backwards. What a disappointment the Crown Stirrup was, I came from Bournemouth to enjoy a good and traditional Sunday Lunch in the New Forrest. Did anyone tell the owner its post COVID so get your garden cleaned up. The place looks closed, and it was quite and the reason could be the food the most disappointing area served by staff that have their trousers hanging around their thighs exposing underpants and buttocks to the customers while they ate. I ordered Whitebait which were as big as sardines, so big they were coated in breadcrumbs and placed on top of the tartare sauce (not freshly made) small side salad no lemon. Whitebait are sprat, small about an inch long coated in milk and seasoned flour served with a vessel of tartare sauce and side of lemon, can have sprinkling of paprika or Cayenne. Oh but the main course was something else, overcooked beef with rubber roasts peas and carrots coated in flavorless packet gravy, glossy and shiny awful, and the red cabbage same watery purple liquid finished off with supermarket horseradish sauce. All through lunch some music blaring through what seemed like a transistor radio. Just when you thought it was safe to venture out for Sunday Lunch there is the Crown Stirrup in Lyndhurst. Close up not good for british pubs and its culinary scene.
November 2023 by Gudd
After all of the Celebrities chefs raising awareness on British cuisine, we have gone all the way backwards. What a disappointment the Crown Stirrup was, I came from Bournemouth to enjoy a good and traditional Sunday Lunch in the New Forrest. Did anyone tell the owner its post COVID so get your garden cleaned up. The place looks closed, and it was quite and the reason could be the food the most disappointing area served by staff that have their trousers hanging around their thighs exposing underpants and buttocks to the customers while they ate. I ordered Whitebait which were as big as sardines, so big they were coated in breadcrumbs and placed on top of the tartare sauce (not freshly made) small side salad no lemon. Whitebait are sprat, small about an inch long coated in milk and seasoned flour served with a vessel of tartare sauce and side of lemon, can have sprinkling of paprika or Cayenne. Oh but the main course was something else, overcooked beef with rubber roasts peas and carrots coated in flavorless packet gravy, glossy and shiny awful, and the red cabbage same watery purple liquid finished off with supermarket horseradish sauce. All through lunch some music blaring through what seemed like a transistor radio. Just when you thought it was safe to venture out for Sunday Lunch there is the Crown Stirrup in Lyndhurst. Close up not good for british pubs and its culinary scene.
October 2023 by David Wilson (Sleuth)
A lovely little pub stopover, but come on guys, tidy up the front and gardens, weeds and just a general lack of interest prevails.The hospitality is there, the food and service was good, but school report would read ?could do a whole lot better?.?
October 2023 by Christiaan Wilde
Stopped off for lunch and a few drinks during a walk. All the glasses served were dirty and the food was well below par. A few meals were ok but most were not good with even simple things like the peas were inedible. Bar staff seemed to not want to be there. The place could be great with the location if they served good food and in clean glasses etc.
August 2023 by Crystal clear Adventures
Wonderful! So so lovelyWe did a stop over and ate some wonderful vegan food! Amazing homemade burger :)Super tasty and the vegan desserts were insane ! Would definitely hope for the brownie to have been larger ? because of greed but also it?s £7 price tagBit was amazing still x super tasty fresh and warm served with ice cream !Lovely surroundings lovely service would recommend
August 2023 by Charles Miller
The menu here is just what you want in a pub, classic dishes done very well. I had the pie of the day, (chicken, tarragon and leek), very tasty, served with a lovely creamy mash and vegetables. Followed by a delicious chocolate cheesecake. I was very impressed with the quality of the food and will certainly return. The staff were friendly and provided very good service.
August 2023 by cngj
We ate here back in August around 1pm on a Tuesday. It was quiet to start with, but then filled up. We had the roast chicken quarter, burger and duck pancakes starter, followed by chocolate cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. The desserts were good, but the mains were nothing special.
