Seventeenth century inn with rooms in Emery Down, about a mile west of Lyndhurst, where ponies often amble past. Dog friendly, with walks straight out onto the forest.
Listed roadside pub at Swan Green on the A35, just west of the village, looking across the green and its thatched cottages. Swan Green car park is next door. Dogs are welcome on leads in most areas; book by phone for the next 24 hours, otherwise by email.
Fuller's country pub in the forest hamlet of Bank, about a mile south west of Lyndhurst. Dogs and families are welcome, and there is a covered seating area outside. Book a table online, especially for Sunday lunch.
Pinkney Lane, Bank, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FD
Mon and Tue 11.30am to 8.30pm; Wed and Thu 11.30am to 9.30pm; Fri 11am to 10.30pm; Sat 11am to 10pm; Sun 11am to 6.30pm
Seventeenth century pub at Pikes Hill, a short walk north of the village centre, with a long menu of home cooked food. It is open every day from midday.
Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AS
Mon to Thu 12pm to 10pm; Fri and Sat 12pm to 10.30pm; Sun 12pm to 9pm
Chef and Brewer pub restaurant on the Romsey Road, a few minutes' walk north of the High Street, with seasonal menus and local ales. You can book a table online. It serves breakfast every day, and dogs are welcome.
Romsey Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AR
Mon to Fri 7am to 11pm; Sat 8am to 11pm; Sun 8am to 10.30pm
One short email every Thursday evening: what is on, a walk worth doing, what the forest is up to this week and any new places to eat. Free, and you can leave whenever you like.