I came upon this lovelly pub by accident during a walk myself and a local walking group were on, so we thought we'd stop for lunch. I'm so glad we did as we recieved first class friendly service and although we only had snacks they were delicious and many of us will go back for a proper evening out. The open fire just made this gorgeous country pub and the men raved about the Ringwood ...  Read the complete review

The Running Horse Inn is probably one of the best pubs to eat when in Alresford. A varied menu serving everything from salads, steaks, scampi but it is worth trying some of the local dishes. The watercress and ale sausages and mash are great (£8.95), as is the trout with prawn and lobster sauce (£11.95) Buckman blue cheese (£5.95) Jude's ice cream (£4.95) All very nice and locally produced. Nice patio area, large car park, free wifi access, function room. Well kept cask ales and good selection of wines by the glass, excellent cappuccino. Family ...  Read the complete review

In my job I travel all over the country and this gives me an excellent opportunity to sample the local brews. I have found some real gems over the years, many completely off the beaten track but worth the effort of exploration. It so happened that I was visiting clients in Bournemouth and, returning around lunchtime, felt the need for refreshment, both liquid and solid. So, out comes the trusty Good Beer Guide that retains a permanent place in the passenger door side pocket. What to choose? The Dorset/Hampshire border offers many splendid outlets as well as bevvies from local breweries. The ...  Read the complete review