Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-mutton-at-hazeley-heath-hook"><a href="https://themuttonathazeleyheath.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mutton at Hazeley Heath</a>, Hook</h2>



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<p>Voted Best Destination Pub in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the 2025 Muddy Awards, the Mutton is on the edge of Hazeley Heath Nature reserve with a pub garden that looks out over beautiful countryside. In summer, the pergola is wrapped in a lilac cloud of wisteria and drinks flow from the timber bar.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theoldmillnewforest.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Old Mill,</a> Hordle, Lymington</h2>



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<p>A converted 400-year-old mill set alongside the Avon River, the Old Mill is a pretty pub-with-rooms close to the south coast and the beautiful New Forest National Park. With good food, a dedicated &#8216;social drinking&#8217; menu and a large terrace overlooking three tranquil acres, it&#8217;s a popular local&#8217;s spot &#8211; but there&#8217;s always space for thirsty visitors.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-white-hart-south-harting-near-petersfield"><a href="https://www.the-whitehart.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The White Hart</a>, South Harting, near Petersfield</h2>



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<p>Just on the Hampshire-Sussex border near the market town of Petersfield, the White Hart is a glorious country inn with a suntrap garden overlooking gorgeous South Downs countryside. If you like to walk, the pub is just a few minutes from the elevated Harting Down beauty spot, with breathtaking views over South Harting and beyond.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.mayflyfullerton.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mayfly</a>, Fullerton</h2>



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<p>Take a seat beside the clear waters of the River Test, wave to the passing ducks and look out for splashing trout. Located near Stockbridge, close to the John Lewis Partnership&#8217;s Leckford Estate and Longstock Park Water Gardens, the Mayfly&#8217;s picturesque weir-side pub garden is also next to some of Hampshire&#8217;s finest fly-fishing spots, walking and cycling routes &#8211; and a pretty idyllic spot for a cold G&amp;T. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-ship-inn-langstone"><a href="https://www.shiplangstone.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ship Inn</a>, Langstone</h2>



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<p>Perched at the northern tip of the Hayling Island bridge, this former mill-turned-country-pub has reliably good food and front-row seats to waterside views of Chichester and Langstone Harbour. Rustic, nautical charm seals the deal.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-woolpack-inn-totford"><a href="https://www.thewoolpackinn.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Woolpack Inn</a>, Totford</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/06/Woolpack-Inn-beer-garden.jpg" alt="Beer garden at The Woolpack Inn Totford Hampshire country pub" class="wp-image-40353" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/06/Woolpack-Inn-beer-garden.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/06/Woolpack-Inn-beer-garden-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/06/Woolpack-Inn-beer-garden-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/06/Woolpack-Inn-beer-garden-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>A seriously stylish countryside escape tucked into the Candover Valley near Alresford and Winchester, field-to-plate dining meet proper rural bliss at The Woolpack, still fresh from a £1m makeover in 2025. The comfy beer garden is a dream on sunny days – ideal for lingering lunches and laid-back, glass-in-hand lounging.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-hampshire-hog-clanfield"><a href="https://www.thehampshirehog.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hampshire Hog</a>, Clanfield</h2>



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<p>Close to Butser Hill and Queen Elizabeth Country Park and surrounded by South Downs countryside, The Hampshire Hog pairs stylish rooms with a buzzing pub atmosphere, seasonal, well-executed food and a standout drinks list. Take the dog/kids/bikes out for a meander then plonk yourself in the garden and relax.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-henry-s-bucklers-hard"><a href="https://www.themasterbuilders.co.uk/henrys" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Henry&#8217;s</a>, Bucklers Hard</h2>



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<p>Another stunning waterside Hampshire pub garden, Henry’s at The Master Builder’s House is pure riverside magic – all history, cosy interiors and that unbeatable Beaulieu River backdrop. In summer, the vibe spills out to the seasonal Crew Bar, serving beers, cider, handpicked wines and even Purbeck ice cream, with pints enjoyed right on the water’s edge.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-cart-and-horses-winchester"><a href="https://www.thecartandhorses-kingsworthy.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cart and Horses</a>, Winchester</h2>



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<p>A 250-year-old country pub in largest of the pretty Worthy villages just outside of Winchester, The Cart and Horses flower-filled countryside-inspired gardens and large, partially covered outdoor terrace are all very conducive to the Med-style social dining menu. Drinks and cocktails are free flowing from the outdoor bar and if the evening starts to cool, there’s a roaring log burner to keep things cosy on the main terrace.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bell-inn-new-forest"><a href="https://bellinn-newforest.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bell Inn</a>, New Forest</h2>



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<p>The Bell Inn is a picture-perfect 18th-century New Forest coaching inn with that easy, tucked-away charm you never want to leave. Full of New Forest character with ponies regularly clip-clopping past, elevated seasonal dining, pub classics and a sun-dappled pub garden made for long, lazy afternoons. Dog-friendly, family-friendly and effortlessly welcoming.</p>



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