Named after the Earl of Emsworth's prize winning Berkshire pig, the Empress of Blandings, with over 350 pictures and paintings of pigs adorning its walls, sits on the edge of the New Forest, close to the M27. The pub is the only building that is a member of the PG Wodehouse society and the Inn-sign is the only Hall & Woodhouse pub sign where the company name is spelt 'Wodehouse'.
With plenty of outside seating for the summer, as well as a roaring fire for the winter months, our dog friendly bar features a menu full of all the pub classics, as well as a regularly changing specials board and of course our perfect Sunday Roasts. Want to win a stay for you and 19 friends at The Beach House?
With plenty of outside seating for the summer, as well as a roaring fire for the winter months, our dog friendly bar features a menu full of all the pub classics, as well as a regularly changing specials board and of course our perfect Sunday Roasts. Want to win a stay for you and 19 friends at The Beach House?
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We've been working hard over the past few months to make sure all of our delicious food dishes are just that little bit better. As well as our usual favourites like Steak & Tangle Foot Pie, Hand-Battered Fish & Chips and our famous H&W Burger, we've also got a range of tasty sandwiches and of course our delicious Sunday Roasts, which we think are the best (apart from Mum's!)
We've scoured the world to find the best drinks available. With Badger beers which have been brewed in the heart of the Dorset countryside since 1777, lagers and wines from around the world, spirits and soft drinks you're guaranteed to find something to quench your thirst or get the evening off on the right note.
One of the delights of the perfect English Country pub is that it is at the heart of it's community a place where people can come together. That's why we believe it's so important for us to give something back to our local community. Below are just a couple of things we do to help out in some small way.
Follow the A31 through the New Forest, where the A31 joins the M27 follow signs to A337 and Lyndhurst. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A31 and at the next roundabout take the 1st exit to stay on the A31 (Romsey Rd). Follow this road for 1.5 miles, the pub will be on your right just before the national speed limit sign.
Reviews (10)
Rosemary
Jan 16, 2022
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Claire Claire Jones Jones
Jan 09, 2022
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Went on Saturday for a birthday meal out. We had the best time and were served by a chap with a great sense of humour (didn't catch his name but he had just moved down from Cornwall). He kept us entertained all night - hats off to him.
Try the homemade scotch egg - soft yolk and delicious. The steak frites was also a stand out dish.
We have already discussed coming back for Sunday lunch one weekend soon.
Keep up the great standards everyone!
Try the homemade scotch egg - soft yolk and delicious. The steak frites was also a stand out dish.
We have already discussed coming back for Sunday lunch one weekend soon.
Keep up the great standards everyone!
Karen Prentice
Jan 01, 2022
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Dj Ricky Gold
Dec 31, 2021
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Lois Judge
Dec 23, 2021
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Today was the first Christmas Day I haven't cooked for well over 3 decades and we went to The Empress Of Blandings!! It was amazing. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. The staff were absolutely brilliant I can't rate them high enough. The pub had been decorated very tastefully and there was festive music playing in the background so at least you could still talk to each other. I would recommend this to anyone. The whole experience was wonderful. Thank you ALL so much and I hope you got to have a great Christmas yourselves. Merry Christmas 🎄🥂
Maria Cowans
Nov 19, 2021
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We have been coming to the E of B for a few years now and today didn't disappoint. The decor is amazing and really gets you in the Christmas mood. The staff were all very welcoming and the food as always was fresh hot, tasty and plentiful.
Social distancing was not a problem as the pub was empty. Such a shame as it is a lovely place to meet up with friends. It didn't worry us as we were able to have a leisurely lunch and sit and chat for a few hours.
Will definitely not be leaving it another year to visit. I would recommend you visit and find out for yourselves.
Social distancing was not a problem as the pub was empty. Such a shame as it is a lovely place to meet up with friends. It didn't worry us as we were able to have a leisurely lunch and sit and chat for a few hours.
Will definitely not be leaving it another year to visit. I would recommend you visit and find out for yourselves.
Charlie Barton
Nov 17, 2021
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Luke Allen
Aug 09, 2021
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Peter Staples
Jul 24, 2021
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Darren Gilbert
Nov 13, 2019
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I visited The Empress of Blandings on Thursday 21 November 2019 in the evening, a weekday during term time. I was with two other people. This was my first visit. I used Google Maps to find the restaurant, which was easy and led me straight to the right place.
I parked in the pub car park right outside - parking was easy.
The restaurant comprises of one fairly large sized main dining area with plenty of tables with full table service.
The team were very friendly and attentive and I had no issues - we got everything we expected in good time and enjoyed the experience.
I enjoyed the house burger
I parked in the pub car park right outside - parking was easy.
The restaurant comprises of one fairly large sized main dining area with plenty of tables with full table service.
The team were very friendly and attentive and I had no issues - we got everything we expected in good time and enjoyed the experience.
I enjoyed the house burger
