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Traditional NF
£18 to
£25 The Alice Lisle
Location Rockford, Nr. Ringwood, BH24 3NA t: 0844 683 6601 w:
www.fullers.co.uk e:
alicelisle@fullers.co.uk
On approaching The Alice Lisle, you can’t help but feel you are in for a treat – its picturesque red-brick frontage, framed by thriving greenery, makes you want to step inside and see more of this charming venue. The pub’s traditional interior is reminiscent of a bygone age of olde-worlde comforts. Indeed, The Alice Lisle has a rich history – it is named after the last lady to be beheaded in England, who lived just down the road in Ringwood, and served as Rockford School until 1941. Nowadays, it offers a plethora of home comforts and quality beverages to locals and visitors in need of sustenance.
Open: Mon-Sat 10.30am- 11pm; Sun noon-10.30pm Food Served: Mon-Fri noon- 2.30pm, 5pm-9pm; Sat noon-3pm, 5pm-9pm; Sun noon-6pm
When we visited on a chilly December evening, we were certainly in need of some warming, home-cooked delights – and The Alice Lisle’s seasonal menu certainly delivered on that count. We were tempted to try a ‘Walker’s Board’, featuring a platter of tasty pork or cheese-based bites, but instead went for melt-in-the-mouth grilled goat’s cheese with beetroot carpaccio, watercress and mulled wine syrup. Next, I sampled
a Fuller’s ale alongside the rich game stew with blue cheese and parsley dumplings, before devouring the sticky toffee and date brioche bread-and- butter pudding – a perfect winter warmer. Indeed, thanks to its cosy, warm ambience, garden, large terrace and children’s play area, this friendly establishment is a top choice all year round.
Traditional PS
£15 to
£23 Osborne View
Location Hill Head Road, Hill Head, Nr. Fareham, PO14 3JP t: 0844 683 6602 w:
www.osborneviewhillhead.co.uk e:
osborneview.hillhead@hall-woodhouse.co.uk
Perched in an enviable position overlooking the Solent, you couldn’t get any closer to the sea without having a dip. The friendly Osborne View sits comfortably on the beach, offering unbeatable views of nearby Isle of Wight – just one of the reasons why this pub and restaurant is such a success.
Its location and vista have inspired the interior, with a nautical theme adopted throughout. From shipping times to decorative buoy decorations, you are certainly given a flavour of maritime life. Another big draw of the Osborne View is its warm atmosphere – the pub welcomes everyone from families and friends to couples looking for an intimate meal.
Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10.30pm
The menu offers a selection of traditional pub fare combined with inventive delights. Why not try the mezze platter to start – a perfect choice for sharing, with generous helpings of pitta, olives and tzatziki. Expect quality mains, including the award-winning
rich Tanglefoot and steak pie, delicate chilli roast salmon and the delicious red onion and goat’s cheese tart. To finish, the famous mini puds are small but perfectly formed – the chocolate brownie sundae and lemon curd syllabub come highly recommended. So set sail for the Osborne View – it provides the setting, the food and the hospitality to ensure your return.
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