The Mailmans Arms - New Forest

We had a wonderful lunch at this lovely restaurant with friendly staff. After being turned away from a racist cafe, we were able to enjoy a relaxing meal here.

Please be aware that it is not a Green King pub even though there are Greene King signs all around. It is owned by Greene King but leased out so please be aware that they will not take any of the Greene King Chain vouchers. I have brought this up with Greene King as it was very misleading. It was 9pm on a wedneday. no one else in the pub. The welcome seemed a bit false and after we had ordered drinks I think we figured out why as they starting clearing everything from outside and looked like doing a final wipe down inside. Think we had stopped them shutting early.

Excellent food well cooked, (chips wonderful) staff very attentive and cheerful. Would recommend.

Great roast dinner and awesome location for watching the world go by. The hanging baskets and flowers are beautiful. The table service is a little bit of a pain if you want to order more drinks but this would be our only gripe.

I have just had the most amazing steak and Stilton pie. It was served with mash and fresh veg. My husband had the warm smoked mackerel meal which was gf. Both meals were quality. We made room for the syrup sponge (gf) too. Again … top quality. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent atmosphere. We will return !!! This is our 2nd trip here this holiday. The Sunday carvery was out of this world too !! Roll on next time