Located in New Milton, on the edge of the New Forest, the House Martin is a perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub that we all know and love. Steeped in history it still has a lot of its original features like the traditional oak beans, open fires and flagstone floors as well as some more quirky ones, make sure you look out for some interesting items in the birdcages hanging in the barn.
Look out for the inn sign which won the Inn-Sign Societies ‘Inn Sign of the Year’ in 2017.
I don’t normally write reviews for places but my visit to the House Martin this afternoon left me with no choice but to share the exceptional experience I had today. I had visited in the past and whilst the cosy yet open atmosphere inside and the spacious gardens outside made it the perfect place to grab a drink, the food was nothing to write home about. When I heard that the pub was under new management and now offers a completely refreshed menu, I decided to pay a visit for lunch on a day off work. ‘Pub food’ doesn’t do their offerings justice! The meal I had today puts most restaurants to shame, who’d charge far more. No need to go to Bournemouth or Southampton when food of this quality is right on my doorstep. The halloumi fries for starters were the thickest I’ve ever seen. Should be called halloumi batons or something as the word fries completely undersells them. For mains I had the bacon and cheese burger with chunky chips. The burger was fantastic. Not too greasy, yet so thick and delicious. The coleslaw was evidently freshly made and a good portion too. And the chunky chips! Oh, the chunky chips! The best chunky chips I’ve tried, bar none. Perfectly cooked. Not too soft nor too hard. I usually go for sweet potato fries when available when I’m eating out as I’ve had too many cases of improperly cooked chunky chips. But these were perfect. Next time I’ll order another portion on the side. 😂 As I mentioned at the start of this review, the thing that made this the best pub in the area was the lovely cosy, yet open, atmosphere. The high ceilings and spacious floor plan create a space which stands in stark contrast to the dingy and claustrophobic feel of other local pubs. Staff are some the nicest bunch you’ll meet. Especially Ashley, who bent over backwards to make sure all my needs were met. He greets everyone with a warm smile and makes you feel like you’re at home away from home. The House Martin is undoubtedly not just a place to go for a drink anymore, but a destination for anybody looking for mouthwatering, hearty food in a delightful atmosphere. I know I’ll be coming back, again and again.
Nice pub, I always drove past it, finally managed to go in. It was worth the time and money. Menu looked normal with a twist. Food was nice. The only minor issue was, that the back ground music was very loud. Service staff very friendly. Will definitely visit again.
A really good pub. The food was spot on and plentiful. Recommend the fish and chips and the steak, both very nice dishes. The service was excellent and thanks to Olivia. A bubbly character, super friendly, and super helpful. The House Martin comes highly recommended.
The atmosphere was very nice. I loved the extension bit. They had love music. But the food was okay. Not good, not bad. Just okay.
Visited this beautiful quiet pub/restaurant today. Ordered cod and chips and the cod was all fish and very tasty with perfect crispy batter. Chips were large and crispy. Very pleased with the freshly cooked meal. Reasonably priced and lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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New Milton, Hampshire, BH25