Christmas Lunches In The New Forest

Make your festive plans feel truly special with a Christmas lunch at one of our pubs in the New Forest.
Meet for a leisurely meal, enjoy a favourite drink and make room for the people you have been meaning to see. Our pubs offer a welcoming backdrop for Christmas moments, big or small.

Cosy Christmas Lunches Near the New Forest

After exploring the New Forest National Park, make time for a relaxed Christmas lunch at one of our welcoming pubs nearby. Settle in with seasonal food, warming drinks and easy-going time with family or friends.

The Castle Inn

Near the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, The Castle Inn is a characterful 16th-century pub for a leisurely winter stop. Choose a locally sourced pub classic, enjoy a glass of wine or a pint of Butcombe beer, and cosy up inside after a day by the coast. Gather around the table for a comfortable Christmas lunch.

The Avon Causeway

A converted 18th-century coaching inn, The Avon Causeway brings together country-chic rooms, locally sourced food and a welcoming fire for chillier days. Settle into the restaurant for an unhurried catch-up, then stay a little longer if the countryside calls. Plan a cosy Christmas lunch with family or friends.

The Fish Inn

After exploring the New Forest or walking through the Hampshire countryside, The Fish Inn in Ringwood is an easy place to pause. Classic pub dishes and a choice of Butcombe pints, from refreshing IPAs to richer stouts, make it a welcoming stop on a winter’s day. Take a break together over a Christmas lunch.

The High Corner Inn

Deep in the New Forest, The High Corner Inn is a rustic country gastropub made for warming up after meeting the ponies or exploring woodland trails. Seasonal pub meals, vegan-friendly choices and a children’s menu mean there is something for every appetite, with Butcombe beer ready at the bar. Enjoy a laid-back Christmas lunch in the countryside.

The Pavilion Arms

After a beach walk or an afternoon in Bournemouth, The Pavilion Arms is a friendly place to settle in. Its beer garden, award-winning Butcombe beers, wines and alcohol-free choices sit alongside bar snacks, classic pub dishes and indulgent desserts. Bring the group together for a casual Christmas lunch.