Restaurants in Fordingbridge
Cartwheel Inn
Whitsbury, FordingbridgeAn absolute gem. I knew the food was going to be amazing, and it didn't disappoint. The menu has lots of lovely choices it was hard to choose but all 3 of us had something different on all three courses and we couldn't fault it. The atmosphere was great, very dog friendly and the staff were all very good! Thank you again to all
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Superb169 Reviews 4.8
The Royal Oak
Ringwood Road, North Gorley, FordingbridgeIncredible roast in a stunning New Forest location — just needs a bit of service polish!
We recently visited The Royal Oak in North Gorley and were completely blown away. Located in a gorgeous setting right opposite North Gorley Common, this vintage pub has a quaint, warm, and exceptionally clean atmosphere.
Hands down, this is the best Sunday roast we have found in the area (and we have tried a lot!). It was absolute perfection. I also really appreciated their booking system, which uses dedicated time slots rather than a stressful first-come, first-served rush.
The main greeter welcoming everyone was lovely, but the rest of the floor service felt a bit discombobulated. Some staff seemed unsure of table numbers, mixing up roast orders and drinks. However, the place was packed to the brim from start to finish, so a few crossed wires are completely understandable on such a busy day. We didn't venture around the pub too much as we had the dogs with us, but it did feel quite compact and cramped inside, and the toilets are on the smaller side (though kept very clean).
Despite the minor hiccups with front-of-house service, the sheer quality of the food more than redeemed everything. If you're looking for a dog-friendly spot with top-tier food and a cozy vibe, this is a must-visit. We will definitely be back!
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Superb200 Reviews 4.7
The George
14 Bridge St, FordingbridgeLovely food and friendly, efficient staff. Gluten Free options for a lot of the choices. Had the GF burger which was juicy and tasty. Great views of the bridge and river.
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Superb254 Reviews 4.6
Bridges
26 High St, FordingbridgeLovely cafe, we had a takeaway coffe and later went back for lunch. Dog friendly and doggie staff member present ?.
Food was really good and also great value, we managed to have 2 lunches, tea, cake and a bag of coffee for less then £40 which is a bargain.
Also love the coffe cup tiles in the bathroom!
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Superb117 Reviews 4.7
The Horse & Groom
High St, Woodgreen, FordingbridgeA large, but still cozy, real English pub in the new forest. Worth a visit and for a local draft beer. Good food options for a fair price. More vegan would be nice, but there were options. Fries are thick and fried in exactly the right way. Generous size dishes, including some salad. And super friendly staff. Large garden and terras.
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Superb197 Reviews 4.6
The Kebab House | Fordingbridge
9 Provost St, FordingbridgeVery well priced and great quality food. The guys and girls that work there are all super lovely. Delivery is also speedy and food is nice and hot. Great place all round. 5*
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Superb98 Reviews 4.5
The Rose and Thistle
Rockbourne Rd, Rockbourne, FordingbridgeWe went for Sunday lunch in this quaint and historic pub. The food was delicious. Excellent Roast beef with lovely vegetables and a great Yorkshire pudding! The Steak pie was super and generous, and tasty fish and chips. We thought the pricing was excellent too, and very friendly service. Thank you for a lovely Sunday lunch.
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Superb95 Reviews 4.5
New Wongs Garden Ltd
38 Salisbury Rd, FordingbridgeQuality food and very friendly service, ordered a takeaway for a family of four, the owner even added a free dish with was delicious. Fairly priced and tasty food.
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Superb71 Reviews 4.4
The Fighting Cocks Pub
Godshill, FordingbridgeFood was amazing, really lovely atmosphere. We been outside near kids play area which is brilliant idea for families with kids. We love donkeys waiting behind fences so cute. Friendly and polite staff. Highly recommended this place. Definitely coming back again soon.
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Superb260 Reviews 4.3
The Three Lions
Stuckton Road, FordingbridgeGreat pub with accommodation and space for large private functions. Also accepts camper van stop-overs for guests booked in for dinner. Its best to call and make sure they have space as it gets busy. Food in the restaurant is very good. Dog friendly too which is always a bonus.
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Superb189 Reviews 4.3
Belindas Bakery
18-20 High St, FordingbridgeSo, my Husband and I visited Belinda's today (10th October 2025) for breakfast. What a lovely experience! Smiles upon entering, lovely clean and friendly bakery come café. We were able to order any combination of a fabulous array of breakfast items, and it was no trouble when we asked if our eggs could be poached ... they were lovely. The staff were fabulous, one of the nicest breakfast experiences we have had. We are on holiday but are definitely going back again before we go home. Thank you Belinda's we had a great morning. Tania and Kevin
Well, we did go back again, TWICE! Today's 3rd visit (20th October 2025) we had a late brekky and again it was superb. My choice this time was Bacon, Halloumi, Avocado, Grilled Tomato and two Fried ggs to die for! The staff at Belinda's are so welcoming it's like eating at a friend's house. What a wonderful way to spend a cold and drizzly Autumn morning, the grey sky was soon forgotten and our mood was lifted ... just like our eggs ... sunny side up! Give this establishment your support, they truly deserve it. We will definitely be back when we visit Fordingbridge again. Thank you so much, Tania and Kevin.
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Good39 Reviews 4.2
The Cottage Loaf
51-53 High St, FordingbridgeNot quite sure where these negative reviews belong have come from. Certainly not the cottage loaf I just tried. Excellent freshly baked pastries. (You can see the kitchen working in the back).
All three pastries we tried for breakfast were excellent and the customer service was good.
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Good35 Reviews 3.8
The Crown Inn
62 High St, FordingbridgeJust arrived in fordingbridge popped
In to see if we could get something to
Eat on a Sunday around 5 pm and although they had run out of most meat we were offered gamon this with 4 veg
2 Yorkshire puds six roast potatoes
And lovely gravy washed down with a couple of doombar and a nice bar maid
Very nice
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Good53 Reviews 3.8
Foresters Arms
Abbots Well Road, FordingbridgeA lovely, relaxed atmosphere and Maddy is a great host. The meals that my wife and I had were excellent, so whenever we visit this part of the forest again this will be our choice for somewhere to get our main meal of the day.
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Good154 Reviews 4
Peking Restaurant
7-9 Bridge Street, FordingbridgeWe enjoyed a fantastic takeaway meal for 12, for a birthday celebration this evening. Everything was first class, including the service with a smile. Lovely people, excellent food, amazing value. Thank you.
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Good74 Reviews 3.8
Raj Of India
75 Shaftesbury Street, FordingbridgeStayed at Sandy balls and ordered an amazing meal in to the lodge
The food was probably the best Indian I’ve ever tasted . We had one last year here and that didn’t disappoint
Well done raj of India ?
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Good78 Reviews 3.8
Philpott's Fish & Chips
19 High St, FordingbridgeFish and chip special for £8. Lovely light batter, really nice piece of fish, freshly cooked, and good chips. Fast and friendly service! Cash only. Need some chairs to sit on whilst you wait.
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Good54 Reviews 3.4