The Crown Stirrup, Lyndhurst

A traditional country pub in the outskirts of Lyndhurst and is just off the Lyndhurst Parish Circular Walk.

The pub dates back to the 15th century, its traditional décor, log fire and low ceilings adds plenty of character, the pub has a large garden and welcomes walkers, cyclists and dogs.

Under new management since December 2024. Steve & family are bringing the Crown Stirrup back to life with the TLC it deserves!

Set in a prime location, on the road from Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst. The New Forest is a step through the garden gate..literally! 

Serving good hearty homemade food with a beautiful real fire, it keeps with the traditional country pub feel.

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Live Music Every First Friday of the Month

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julia wall
15:26 26 Jan 26
Pretty pub. Nice roast dinner on hot plates.
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Kate Robertson
19:50 25 Jan 26
Our group of 13 enjoyed a lovely afternoon catching up and making plansfor the coming biking season. We were all made to feel very welcome and the food was great. Will definitely return xx
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Yuri Domnikov
19:29 20 Jan 26
Stayed the night in my campervan, fantastic pizza and beers, friendly hosts.
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Tim Hiscock
17:39 18 Jan 26
Nice little pub with good food and beer. Open fire too
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Gary Pope
17:00 18 Jan 26
Parked up here last night with my Mrs and 2 kids parking easy ( only the car park but it’s fine ) the bar staff was polite and friendly the beers was good the food was spot on! Defiantly recommended we will be back 👍😁
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Claire Louise Runs
13:17 22 Nov 25
We stopped here for the night in our motorhome. Very welcoming with a lovely wood fire for a very cold night. Food was delicious, I had the moving mountains burger with fries and my husband had the chilli con carnie. Very clean and tidy. Thank you
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Rachael Fielding
17:08 13 Nov 25
Lovely pub, quiet on our visit. It doesn't look much from the outside but step inside and it's modern, clean and homely. The food was good and staff friendly
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gary tunnell
09:59 10 Nov 25
We are trying to visit every pub on a pub stop map of New Forest we purchased a while ago (60 down , lots to go ) we ended up here at this very quaint pub just outside Lyndhurst, the owners were very nice and welcoming, great selection of real ales, good selection of food choices on menu, my partner went for a chicken wrap, and I had cheddar ploughman's, the wrap came with delicious fries and the ploughman's was very good, a huge selection with it. We were pleased with our choices, very tasty all round.
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Kevin Hayes
12:42 12 Oct 25
Excellent stay here. Room for about 5 campervans,( but contact ahead of arrival, as could get busy ). Steve the landlord was very welcoming. Food was very nice and reasonably priced. New forest walks, literally out the back gate of the pub garden.
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Samantha Donson
05:29 01 Oct 25
We stumbled across this pub whilst out walking. There was only one other customer and this was a Friday lunchtime. My husband had ham, egg and chips which was fine. I love a ploughman's and was excited to see it on the menu. It was £15.95! The salad garnish was a small pile of limp leaves and 3 skinny sticks of old celery. The ham, sliced apple and pickles were good but I only had half a ciabatta roll with it. I was disappointed. I told the staff and was given the other half of the roll. The atmosphere was very quiet.
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Rueben
14:55 11 Jul 25
Response from the owner 15:18 11 Jul 25
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circo fiveonenine
19:36 05 Jul 25
Such a warm welcome . Fab atmosphere . A real hidden gem
Response from the owner 19:58 05 Jul 25
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
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Lawrence Knowles
15:25 30 Jun 25
Food is exceptional, especially the chips
Response from the owner 15:49 30 Jun 25
Thank you 😊
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Nenagh Acock Jones
21:46 29 Jun 25
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.
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Tony Unsworth
15:19 29 Jun 25
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.
Response from the owner 15:37 29 Jun 25
Thank you for your review 😊
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tim noble
12:46 28 Jun 25
Lovely pub on the outskirts of Lyndhurst, food and beer good. Recommended
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Response from the owner 07:40 29 Jun 25
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colin mabey
15:42 27 Jun 25
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
Response from the owner 16:37 27 Jun 25
Thank you for your review 😊
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Mark Allison
08:33 23 Jun 25
Staff were friendly, food was excellent and there was live music in the garden.
Response from the owner 12:22 23 Jun 25
Thank you for your review 😊
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Jenna Leigh Roberts
08:01 23 Jun 25
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 ☺️
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Response from the owner 21:27 22 Jun 25
Thank you for your kind words 😊
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Diane Garrity
17:54 20 Jun 25
A lovely friendly pub that serves gorgeous food. We had beer battered fish and chips, it was delicious the batter qas incredibly light and crisp, yhe fish cooked to perfection and the chops were yummy too. Would definitely call again if we are out that way and any one about in Lindsey in New Forrest it's definitely worth a visit. A beautiful beer garden too.
Response from the owner 18:07 20 Jun 25
Thank you for your kind words 😊