The Testwood - New Forest

My husband and I went out for a birthday lunch and ordered steaks, but they were terrible. The sirloins were tough and the side salad was tiny. It was not worth the money. We were shocked to see a dog sitting at a table, eating food off the table. We feel that Greene Kings has really declined in quality.

We decided to have dinner in The Testwood restaurant , prior to a family party in the conservatory . The food was a really good standard : Battered Halloumi light as a feather and Scampi the same -really light and not greasy at all . The service was excellent , all staff that we met were friendly and welcoming . Even coming back to check we were happy with our food -a sign of professional service .

I can’t recommend here enough, bar a few things everything was amazing and had improved so much since our visit back in 2019. The food was hot and enjoyable, order at the bar, staff were friendly and helpful and the food didn’t take long to arrive and staff cleared table quickly. There was a good variety on the menu. My only grumble would be the ladies toilets could do with a refit with several holes in the wall.

Five of us for Saturday lunch here, including one coeliac, and one wheelchair user. NGCI Menu available, and GF options well explained by the waitress. Wheelchair access easy, even to our corner table, although access to disabled loo was slightly obstructed by adjacent tables. Service was very good, with an attentive helpful waitress, (Phebe? . Food was enjoyed by all, especially the cheesy garlic bread, and the meal including drinks, was good value. Perhaps availability of a small serving for pensioners with smaller appetites may be a useful addition to the menu. Overall, a very satisfying lunch..

Regular visitor to this pub however, a recent change in menus meant we had a poor visit today, many of the favourites we would usually enjoy have been removed and actually the menu had decreased quite a bit and therefore was not as much to choose from. Our children’s food was bought out in good time however two had almost finished before the adults meals arrived. When I went to order another drink I was met with the presents on a rather large dog stood with his filthy paws on the bar area, which seemed completely acceptable to the bar staff. Unfortunately due to the last of options, we won’t be visiting as regularly any more.