Guidebook for Lymington
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the yacht haven marina, it’s a 15 min walk from the quay, very good food, fantastic views from raised terrace over looking the Solent. It’s also the start of a beautiful coastal walk
61 locals recommend
The Haven Bar & Restaurant
King's Saltern RoadLocated in the yacht haven marina, it’s a 15 min walk from the quay, very good food, fantastic views from raised terrace over looking the Solent. It’s also the start of a beautiful coastal walk
Down on the quay, great location for a drink and a spot of lunch. (typical pub grub) the mussels are popular
73 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
The StreetDown on the quay, great location for a drink and a spot of lunch. (typical pub grub) the mussels are popular
Located at the end of the road on the cobbles, good cosy atmosphere and nice food. log fire in winter, real ales, large nachos and giant fish & chips are pretty good.
27 locals recommend
The Kings Head Inn
1 Quay HillLocated at the end of the road on the cobbles, good cosy atmosphere and nice food. log fire in winter, real ales, large nachos and giant fish & chips are pretty good.
Restaurant and bar serves really good food in a lovely setting, bar menu in the small bar is great for lunch
33 locals recommend
Old Mill
Silver StreetRestaurant and bar serves really good food in a lovely setting, bar menu in the small bar is great for lunch
Food Scene
Indian restaurant top of the high street, great food and a lovely atmosphere, they also do take away. I love the garlic chilli chicken (hot)
28 locals recommend
Rivaaz Lymington
7 St Thomas StIndian restaurant top of the high street, great food and a lovely atmosphere, they also do take away. I love the garlic chilli chicken (hot)
Pub and restaurant popular with families, good pub food, next to the river.
23 locals recommend
The Mayflower
King's Saltern RoadPub and restaurant popular with families, good pub food, next to the river.
A top fish restaurant in Milford on Sea, Quirky, pricey but a bit special.
31 locals recommend
Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant
98 High StA top fish restaurant in Milford on Sea, Quirky, pricey but a bit special.
Good food on your doorstep, down on the cobbles, not the greatest of decor but worth a visit
26 locals recommend
The Elderflower Restaurant
4A Quay StGood food on your doorstep, down on the cobbles, not the greatest of decor but worth a visit
A great little deli serving good lunches, nice courtyard setting just off the high street
6 locals recommend
Maison Cuisine
High StreetA great little deli serving good lunches, nice courtyard setting just off the high street
Lanes of Lymington
Ashley LaneHas a very good reputation, we found it good but not great.
A fish restaurant with great views over the sea.
We've eaten here and found the food excellent. A little formal for a beach restaurant. Mudeford is a 15 minute drive away and has lovely beaches.
102 locals recommend
The Jetty
95 MudefordA fish restaurant with great views over the sea.
We've eaten here and found the food excellent. A little formal for a beach restaurant. Mudeford is a 15 minute drive away and has lovely beaches.
Everything Else
Near Beaulieu, a 15 minute drive. A beautiful place with stunning views down the river, great forest walks, historic setting where Lord Nelsons fleet was built, lovely pub with a good restaurant, BBQ
21 locals recommend
Buckler's Hard
Near Beaulieu, a 15 minute drive. A beautiful place with stunning views down the river, great forest walks, historic setting where Lord Nelsons fleet was built, lovely pub with a good restaurant, BBQ
Great beach with the worlds most expensive beach huts, see what a paltry £250,000 buys you.
57 locals recommend
Mudeford
Great beach with the worlds most expensive beach huts, see what a paltry £250,000 buys you.
Lyndhurst
Busy little town with good shops, restaurants and pubs
Brockenhurst
Lots of walks start here and there’s cycle and electric car hire
Great food and location (need to book for restaurant), you can eat in the garden without booking, flat breads, wood fired pizzas, all food sourced locally.
147 locals recommend
The Pig
B3055Great food and location (need to book for restaurant), you can eat in the garden without booking, flat breads, wood fired pizzas, all food sourced locally.
A pretty village with a good selection of pubs and eateries and just up the road the famous motor museum.
155 locals recommend
Beaulieu
A pretty village with a good selection of pubs and eateries and just up the road the famous motor museum.
New Forest VW Camper Hire
10 Mount Pleasant LnLovely restored vehicles, a great way to explore the area,
Boost Bike Hub
2-4 Brookley RdCycle and electric car hire
The fit and hardy can walk or cycle to here from our house, alternatively take the ferry from Milford, if any yacht racing is going on then this is a great spot to view it close at hand.
113 locals recommend
Hurst Castle
The fit and hardy can walk or cycle to here from our house, alternatively take the ferry from Milford, if any yacht racing is going on then this is a great spot to view it close at hand.
Built in 1833 it is the oldest lido in the UK, and at 110 metres long by 50 metres wide it is also one of the largest in size and in volume with 1.7 million gallons of water. Oh and it's cold.
59 locals recommend
Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath RoadBuilt in 1833 it is the oldest lido in the UK, and at 110 metres long by 50 metres wide it is also one of the largest in size and in volume with 1.7 million gallons of water. Oh and it's cold.