August 2025 by James Lee
Stopped for a lunchtime drink during a cycle through the forest. Pub was fairly quiet but pub garden was lovely and the barman was very friendly and helpful.
August 2025 by Patrick mannerings
Lovely pub at the end of a forest walk! Food always good and the owners are super friendly and welcoming. Wished we lived nearer!
August 2025 by G A
Loved it. What a nice little pub nestled away at the outskirts of Lyndhurst.
Lovely beer garden which is straight out onto forest tracks
Great atmosphere in there and great service
This has to be visited to appreciate
July 2025 by colin ?Wol? broom
Stopped for a quick pint , ????
July 2025 by Demi-Rose Godden
From start to finish unfortunately we had a rubbish experience in The Crown Stirrup. Having booked a table; when we arrived we were told there would be a delay because they just accepted a party of 16 for their order ( surely if you have already booked a table for the time that they order you should become a priority)? The roast portions were tiny, no pigs in blankets and no cauliflower cheese was on our plate even though advertised, however what we did receive was a massive portion of peas alongside a whole sausage.
Being hungry after our meal we thought lets get a desert to fill our bellies. We waited 40 minutes for 2 puddings and one of them was wrong. Throughout the time here we heard people complain that their orders were wrong or items were missing. Although the staff apologised, it just seemed to be unorganised chaos. If you have 7 people waiting at the bar, why is one of the bar staff trying to find where to put plastic cups on the bar? Surely this can wait.
The band and the atmosphere in the garden was enjoyable, however we wont be back to visit for a roast!
Unfortunately I cannot reply to your comments, so I am replying to you on my original response. I did not write this review for a refund, neither would I have asked for one at the time. You win some you lose some! I am simply confirming that you did not deliver what was advertised and hope that your customer service can improve a little :) Have a wonderful day
July 2025 by david chudleigh
We went on a Friday, 12 off us had the sandwiches and they were great. Lovelly beer garden with easy access back to the cycle route
July 2025 by Andrew Ash
The service was slow and the food....I should have complained but I wasn't in the mood for a confrontation. My chips were incinerated and the bacon in my burger was just a strip of chewy pork fat.
July 2025 by circo fiveonenine
Such a warm welcome . Fab atmosphere . A real hidden gem
June 2025 by Lawrence Knowles
Food is exceptional, especially the chips
June 2025 by Nenagh Acock Jones
Had a Sunday lunch here today and it was great. Portions were fab, had a whole lamb shank for £17, and the veggie wellington was decent. The pub is a nice vibe and the garden is large, peaceful and quiet. It has cover of its hot too. The staff were lovely and polite. We booked in advance but jt was pretty quiet at 1:30 so could?ve not booked.
June 2025 by Tony Unsworth
Brilliant little stop over for a meal on our way back from the IOW. Lovely Sunday roast and even one for the dog. Highly recommended.
June 2025 by tim noble
Lovely pub on the outskirts of Lyndhurst, food and beer good. Recommended
June 2025 by colin mabey
It was a really nice pub went there today and very pleased very clean food was very good value for money i will definitely go back all food freshly cooked credit to the staff they deserve a ten star
June 2025 by Mark Allison
Staff were friendly, food was excellent and there was live music in the garden.
June 2025 by Jenna Leigh Roberts
Absolutely fantastic Sunday Roast. New landlord has really made a huge effort getting this gorgeous little gem of a pub back from ruin. Looks so great inside now... Super friendly... Brilliant chef! Back to winnings ways... Thank you and we are looking forward to returning soon ??
