Stayed in the forest lodge Hotel next door? And decided to have dinner at the Wellington arms. Whole plaice was on the menu so 3 of our party ordered. Well, it was a revelation, stonking fresh & perfectly cooked, a great experience, one of the nicest fish meals in a long time. I called for the Chef and congratulated him, it was that good. Well done Wellington arms.
stephen6363636363636
Fabulous is an understatement! New Year's Eve was amazing. The very happiest of ambience and customers in this wonderful country pub. The fun and joyous feeling was fantastic and the outstandingly delightful Staff made it an occasion never to be forgotten.
JonnyboyK27
Had a great family lunch at the Waterloo Arms today. The staff were very attentive and made us feel very welcome. The steak and ale pie was delicious along with a decent pint. Would recommend
Paul D
Visited this pub for the first time with friends for a social catch up and to have something to eat. First of all, when you enter the pub it just invites you in with its welcoming ora that has that cosy feel for this time of year. The staff were very pleasant and professional and we had a good laugh with them, credit to the management. The food selection was good with many options to choose from and the standard of food was exceptional with good size portions. Prices are also very good for the quality food and drinks. This venue comes highly recommended by the five of us who recently visited The Waterloo Arms. We will definitely be returning there soon. Thank you for making our evening.
Squips
Oh dear! Surprising to read such good reviews. As soon as we got there I realised I had made a mistake booking here. As we arrived the Manager was so busy looking at her screen it took her a few minutes to acknowledge us. Our table was just outside the toilets, one of the chairs was broken and unsafe, so we changed that, but it was just left for another customer to use. The food was plentiful, but not good quality - one of the roast potatoes was black and rock hard. The whole place is very shabby and in need of some tlc. Sorry guys but we will not be back, that said you seemed to be doing very good trade.
Voyage64976293195
An Old School pub that does everything right. Having looked at the menu online I expected good reliable food. In reality, it was better than that. The welcome and service was very friendly and professional. The specials board had a good selection if additions to the menu. The food was of a good quality, well cooked and very tasty. The option of a small plate is really good, and whilst smaller, the portion size was still very reasonable. We also had one of the nicest desserts in a pub we have had for a long time. Prices were very good. I return to the service, because in an age when customer service is lacking, the Waterloo Arms has bucket loads. The question is not if we return, but when?
WealdenWanderer
Friendly, professional reception. Very decent meal. We were meeting old friends we'd not seen since covid and it was a lovely place to sit and natter for almost three hours
MannersMatter
It’s one of those pubs where the creaky front makes you wonder what you’re stepping into . The door opens and wow , what customer service , greeted with a friendly smile and a “ Hello how can we help you , eating, drinking or both “ Fantastic choice of drinks and fabulous delicious home cooked food . We were staying nearby for two nights and ate here both nights and for a few drinks during the day . All staff were Great , Laura was Great and the cosy friendly Pub was all round great , we will be back , worth a visit if you haven’t been before.
Fraser h
My wife and I and dog visited here the last two evenings for a meal and drinks,can’t fault anything at all,nice staff,good food and drink at very reasonable prices a thing of the past nowadays in most pubs!It is a great idea to offer the smaller portions must save a lot of waste!Add to all that what a lovely old pub it is outside and in,wish we lived nearer.
Paul K
As two couples we called in tonight for drinks. We ended up having a two course dinner and more drinks. Really nice specials. Large portions of prawns and large portions of scallops. Really good service from all the staff. Highly recommend.
A great pub building to visit within the New Forest. Very friendly and attentive staff were always obliging. A comprehensive menu offering really nice cuisine was enjoyed by all.
Odyssey68069524468
My wife and I ate here on three occasions last week and each time the food was very good and the service excellent. Reasonable prices, good selection of meals and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended
Pinfold31
Stopped with the family as we had eaten here before. Really good gluten free menu and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
jc795
We've been here a few times and our last visit did not disappoint. First off, it's a beautiful pub that is kept up so well. The staff are so friendly, work so hard and they make you feel very welcome. We like how they offer smaller portions of meals, it makes it more affordable and also you don't feel too full ( and you have room for one of their yummy puddings!). All in all its great value for money and it's nice to support independent businesses that work so hard during these tough times.
jeansN2006BA
Just back from Sunday lunch Good honest pub grub Roast pork was very tasty Desserts yummy Staff happy and helpfull
Stayed in the forest lodge Hotel next door? And decided to have dinner at the Wellington arms. Whole plaice was on the menu so 3 of our party ordered. Well, it was a revelation, stonking fresh & perfectly cooked, a great experience, one of the nicest fish meals in a long time. I called for the Chef and congratulated him, it was that good. Well done Wellington arms.
Fabulous is an understatement! New Year's Eve was amazing. The very happiest of ambience and customers in this wonderful country pub. The fun and joyous feeling was fantastic and the outstandingly delightful Staff made it an occasion never to be forgotten.
Had a great family lunch at the Waterloo Arms today. The staff were very attentive and made us feel very welcome. The steak and ale pie was delicious along with a decent pint. Would recommend
Visited this pub for the first time with friends for a social catch up and to have something to eat. First of all, when you enter the pub it just invites you in with its welcoming ora that has that cosy feel for this time of year. The staff were very pleasant and professional and we had a good laugh with them, credit to the management. The food selection was good with many options to choose from and the standard of food was exceptional with good size portions. Prices are also very good for the quality food and drinks. This venue comes highly recommended by the five of us who recently visited The Waterloo Arms. We will definitely be returning there soon. Thank you for making our evening.
Oh dear! Surprising to read such good reviews. As soon as we got there I realised I had made a mistake booking here. As we arrived the Manager was so busy looking at her screen it took her a few minutes to acknowledge us. Our table was just outside the toilets, one of the chairs was broken and unsafe, so we changed that, but it was just left for another customer to use. The food was plentiful, but not good quality - one of the roast potatoes was black and rock hard. The whole place is very shabby and in need of some tlc. Sorry guys but we will not be back, that said you seemed to be doing very good trade.
An Old School pub that does everything right. Having looked at the menu online I expected good reliable food. In reality, it was better than that. The welcome and service was very friendly and professional. The specials board had a good selection if additions to the menu. The food was of a good quality, well cooked and very tasty. The option of a small plate is really good, and whilst smaller, the portion size was still very reasonable. We also had one of the nicest desserts in a pub we have had for a long time. Prices were very good. I return to the service, because in an age when customer service is lacking, the Waterloo Arms has bucket loads. The question is not if we return, but when?
Friendly, professional reception. Very decent meal. We were meeting old friends we'd not seen since covid and it was a lovely place to sit and natter for almost three hours
It’s one of those pubs where the creaky front makes you wonder what you’re stepping into . The door opens and wow , what customer service , greeted with a friendly smile and a “ Hello how can we help you , eating, drinking or both “ Fantastic choice of drinks and fabulous delicious home cooked food . We were staying nearby for two nights and ate here both nights and for a few drinks during the day . All staff were Great , Laura was Great and the cosy friendly Pub was all round great , we will be back , worth a visit if you haven’t been before.
My wife and I and dog visited here the last two evenings for a meal and drinks,can’t fault anything at all,nice staff,good food and drink at very reasonable prices a thing of the past nowadays in most pubs!It is a great idea to offer the smaller portions must save a lot of waste!Add to all that what a lovely old pub it is outside and in,wish we lived nearer.
As two couples we called in tonight for drinks. We ended up having a two course dinner and more drinks. Really nice specials. Large portions of prawns and large portions of scallops. Really good service from all the staff. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
A great pub building to visit within the New Forest. Very friendly and attentive staff were always obliging. A comprehensive menu offering really nice cuisine was enjoyed by all.
My wife and I ate here on three occasions last week and each time the food was very good and the service excellent. Reasonable prices, good selection of meals and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended
Stopped with the family as we had eaten here before. Really good gluten free menu and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
We've been here a few times and our last visit did not disappoint. First off, it's a beautiful pub that is kept up so well. The staff are so friendly, work so hard and they make you feel very welcome. We like how they offer smaller portions of meals, it makes it more affordable and also you don't feel too full ( and you have room for one of their yummy puddings!). All in all its great value for money and it's nice to support independent businesses that work so hard during these tough times.
Just back from Sunday lunch Good honest pub grub Roast pork was very tasty Desserts yummy Staff happy and helpfull