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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
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Travelers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $31.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
meals, features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Quintessentially British, The Oak Inn is an award-winning country pub in the New Forest. Famed for its fresh, locally sourced food and excellent range of real ales.
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $31.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly
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4.5
1,533 reviews
Excellent
943
Very good
343
Average
130
Poor
72
Terrible
45
Steve B
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Great quiet spot in the forest; perfect for a relaxed family lunch. Staff were great, attentive but not overbearing, the background music was quiet enough so that even my 96 year old mother could hear the conversation, food was delicious and not too pricey. We all loved it!
Written June 8, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Good Evening
Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards
Anita Peel
Written June 23, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gina H
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • family
We booked the Xmas menu for a group of 8 on Xmas eve.
A fantastic meal . Everything was beautifully cooked and the service was perfect. EXCELLENT beer too.
It's unusual to get really good food,lovely setting and value.
We came here first in the summer and the riders tied up their horses outside and bikers stopped on their bike rides. Lovely place for everyone Cleo our dog was also made very welcome .
Written December 25, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Good Afternoon
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was so nice to welcome your family over the festive period, and I am so pleased that you all enjoyed yourself so much!
We hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Anita Peel
General Manager
Written January 11, 2025
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Martin Ross
Ashford35 contributions
Apr 2024 • business
This was the perfect place me me to stop over for the night in my camper van on the way back to Kent.
Anita, the Oak Inn hostess greeted me with a pleasant welcome and served me two delicious courses, together with a Guinness and large red for just a little over ÂŁ40.
Would definitely recommend this for camper van stop overs or just having a pleasant meal.
Written April 22, 2024
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Shaz62
39 contributions
Oct 2024 • friends
We hadn’t booked a table and we were lucky enough that they managed to accommodate us. We ordered our food and then waited for approx. 40 mins for it. The pub was very busy so we understood the long wait. When it arrived it was well presented and hot. The Nemo burger was just ok, comprising of two battered fish fillets in a bread roll with salad garnish and fries. Unfortunately the fish was very greasy and had a lot of batter and not much fish. My friend had the crispy chicken salad and she was very happy with her meal.
Written October 3, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Good Afternoon
I appreciate that you had both good and bad experiences here the other day, we hope that you return to give us another go!
Kind Regards
Anita Peel
Written October 7, 2024
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SB
14 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
I have given The Oak Inn 5 stars, from the moment we arrived we were greeted with a genuine warm welcome. There was a real fire burning and candles lit on every table with fairy lights at the bar, so warm and cosy.
The menu was seasonal which was a bonus as you can then tell the food is cooked to order. A good choice for all. I had the slow cooked shepherds pie which was delightful followed by the New Forest ice cream which has to be up there with the best of ice creams. My brother and and sister had the special which they both agreed was exceptional good.
Most of all the service was exceptional in every way.
I later found out that the couple running the bar and serving the customers were the managers. It is clear to see they are passionate and care about their customers and the surroundings inside and outside.
I highly recommend this cosy pub in the heart of the New Forest.
Written January 28, 2024
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Steve G
29 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Such a shame, we went for a family meal with my mother who had this place recommended to her. It was clear that the pub was severely understaffed, with one person vaguely in charge and another who had absolutely no experience, god knows who was in the kitchen. It took 45 minutes for our drinks to arrive, the food was terrible (every single dish). I did complain and we did not pay for our mains. But really if you are not in a position to serve customers or prepare food, then don't take bookings or advise people. Unfortunately we will never step foot in this pub again. Ruined what should have been a special family celebration.
Written June 23, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Good Evening
I can only apologise for the events that happened yesterday, as the manager I have to take responsibility for the events that unfolded as ultimately I am in charge of the business.
I am not going to make any excuses, we did not meet any of your expectations and for that I am truly sorry. It is not how we wish people to view The Oak as do not want anyone leaving unhappy. I appreciate that you may not wish to return and there may be nothing I can do to change your mind, but I will aim to reach out to you with the contact details from the booking.
Kind Regards
Anita Peel
General Manager
Written June 23, 2024
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Diane S
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
We went on a Saturday lunchtime. A warm welcome and lovely food, we had baguettes with chips with a lovely fresh salad and mussels, which was on a specials menu. Couldn’t fault the portion sizes and the food was delicious. The waiting staff were efficient and friendly. Will definitely be back again soon. Compliments to the chef.
Written October 12, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Dear Diane S
Wow what a truly great endorsement from you! We do of course pass all feedback to the chef, so such positive compliments are wonderful to read.
We hope to see you again
Anita Peel
Written October 20, 2024
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GStrat1
75 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
We were told about this place from a shop owner in Lyndhurst. Cute little pub and we decided to have the Roast. All I can say is wow. Food was served piping hot and was plenty of it. Highly recommend a visit to the pub if you are in the area. !!! Well done to all the staff.
Written November 24, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Good Evening
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your roast with us, and that it was recommended locally!
Kind Regards
Anita Peel
Written November 25, 2024
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Jackie H
Lyon5 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
very disappointing . The Ceoliac in our party had a rough deal as she had been assured that she could have a gluten free burger but when it arrived and we double checked with the waitress, the bun was not gluten free and she had to wait for at least 10 minutes for them to produce the correct meal. Even then it was literally a dried out beef patty in a gluten free bun but with no salad or burger trimming that should have been included.
Written May 3, 2022
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Oak Inn L
Good Evening Jackie H
I am sorry that this happened to your friend, quite how it got to that point I do not know. We offer everything in the burger as it is and substitute the bun, unless it has been requested plain.
I do hope that you give us another chance to leave a more positive impression.
Kind Regards
Anita Peel
General Manager
Written May 6, 2022
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mopdraper
Poole9 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Having booked a table for lunch when we turned up we were told they were fully booked and we could only eat in the outside shed. It was a very wet day and quite honestly it was too cold to have a meal out there. Very disappointed and it spoilt our day as everywhere else we tried to get a table was fully booked. Won’t be going there again in a hurry
Written October 29, 2023
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MoirEngland
Woolpit134 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
We arrived with good expectations having been to The Oak 4 years ago and found it to be very good.
Sadly not so on this occasion. Fish Pie was drenched in tarragon to the point you couldn’t taste anything else, accompanied by overcooked cabbage.
Local gin/tonic ÂŁ8.75?!
Heard that it has been the subject of new ownership 6 weeks ago. Not impressed and will not be returning.
Written December 1, 2023
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Jenny M
Ringwood6 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
Absolutely beautiful country pub. My husband and I went for lunch (with our 2 dogs) on Friday and I can honestly say it’s the best pub lunch we’ve had in a very long time. The food was amazing . We both had the short ribs which were to die for and for desserts, I had the sticky toffee pudding and my husband had the apple crumble & custard and again, we could not fault either of them. The staff who served us (Chloe & Anita) were lovely and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. I can see this fast becoming our favourite place to eat in the New Forest, it is absolutely superb and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Written September 30, 2024
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Oak Inn Management
Good Afternoon
Such a lovely review to read and what a glowing recommendation of our pub!
Anita Peel
Written October 7, 2024
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sailinggerbil
Hampshire20 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Well I would know more if they had bothered to answer their phone. I needed to check whether they were serving food on a Monday when the website said they were but the booking system seemed to say otherwise. I’ll never know now despite five attempts at calling over two days. Not going to bother again.
Written October 23, 2023
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Lydia
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
We have cycled to this pub many times before so we were looking forward to a good lunch. We had checked the menu before and could see that the prices had increased considerably, but were still looking forward to our lunch.
We ordered a beef sandwich which wasn’t as flavourful or well filled as it should have been for the price. We also treated ourselves to scallops, which impressively didn’t taste of anything, which is a shame as we ordered them as a treat. The squid was good but we only got about 5 pieces in a portion.
Overall, a great location for a pub and good service but overpriced food for what you get
Written July 30, 2023
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sparkyuk77
85 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Simply amazing... yet again, another fantastic meal, served by amazing staff (Anita and Lucy) in perfect surroundings.
If you want an amazing meal in the New Forest, this place is so worth a visit. The decor, ambience, history, food and the staff make The Oak Inn a fantastic place to have a lovely evening meal.
The food was piping hot, presented well and ever so delicious. The portion sizes are very generous and worth every penny. The chefs are worth their weight in gold.
My partner and I can't recommend this place enough. We will be back on our next visit to the New Forest for sure.
A little tip - make sure you book a table, you really will not regret eating here.
Written March 18, 2023
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Oak Inn L
This is the most wonderful review to read! I am so glad you enjoyed your visit and we can't wait to welcome you back! Thank you so much.
Team Oak
Written March 26, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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