20 Great Hampshire Pubs with Rooms (2025)

Hampshire is one of England’s most varied counties, with rolling hills, lush green forests, plains of heather, an unspoiled coastline and a great collection of bustling market towns and pretty villages. Plus it’s close to London, so an obvious choice for mini-breakers and weekenders from the capital. What better way of seeing this wonderfully traditional county than staying in a traditional coaching inn or friendly local pub? Our Gurus have uncovered great options in most of the popular pockets, but they’ve also discovered some off-the-beaten-track rural charmers. Our recommendations for 20 great Hampshire pubs with rooms offer comfortable, and often stylish, accommodation, a friendly atmosphere and great food and drink. Many are well located for walking trails, while others are close to the highlights of market towns and cities.

For walkers

• The Peat Spade Inn in the Test Valley, is an ideal spot for outdoor types of all kinds. It’s long been a fishing inn, which is reflected in the decor - think tartan and pictures of fish - but the eight characterful rooms are perfect for anyone exploring the pleasures of the valley, and there are great walks starting right from the door. There’s also a delicious seasonal menu and a cheery bar.
• The Woolpack Inn in the tiny, rural hamlet of Totford, is a traditional pub wth seven beautifully designed rooms. The decor is rustic, the food is good - they have a wood-fired pizza oven - and the location is perfect for walkers, with great trails right on the doorstep.

• A short drive from The Angel and Blue Pig finds you in the heart of the National Park with miles of walking trails to be explored. This boutique inn has 14 contemporary rooms, plus an excellent restaurant with a seasonally changing menu.
• The Greyhound on the Test is an award-winning country inn in a private and idyllic spot on the Test River so this is an ideal inn for keen fisher-folk too. There are 10 country-chic rooms and good food - including packed lunches if you need them.

For romance

• The King’s Head in historic Hursley is a wonderful Georgian era coaching inn with eight country-chic rooms, great antiques and oodles of charm. The award-winning restaurant specialises in sourcing ingredients locally and you’re well positioned for all the charms of Hampshire.
• Close to the cathedral in Winchester, The Wykeham Arms is a characterful 18th century coaching inn with 13 individually designed rooms and a romantic feel. The bar is cosy and there’s a fine dining restaurant as well as the pub. No children allowed.

• The Wellington Arms is a charming hotel with lots of original features like exposed brick and beams. Founded on the basis of excellent rooms and delicious food served in the restaurant, it's a great option for couples looking for a romantic, rural break.

For families

• With hearty food, cosy interiors, and lovely walks in the surrounding countryside, The Jack Russell Inn is the perfect rural escape. And with kids' menus in the restaurant, plenty of outdoor space, and pets welcome, it's ideal for families too. Very good gastro pub fare is served in the restaurant plus dogs are treated with a cooked sausage each morning!

For a country escape

• Nestled down a secluded track where New Forest ponies saunter by, sits the charming High Corner Inn. This traditional 17th-century country pub has seven characterful rooms, plus a restaurant and bar with a log fire and cosy nooks. The perfect base for discovering everything the New Forest National Park has to offer.
• The White Hart Overton is a boutique country inn in the pretty village of Overton. The rustic chic rooms are beautifully styled with antique furniture, quilted bedspreads and soft colours, and the bathrooms are contemporary and spacious. And exemplary pub fare is served in the restaurant.

• The Pilgrim Inn is a charming pub on the outskirts of the New Forest, with an atmospheric bar and restaurant and everything one imagines of a country inn - roaring fires, good ales and hearty food. Upstairs 14 rooms are chicly styled with parquet flooring, cast iron beds and crisp white linen.
• The White Buck is a luxurious inn with the garden backing onto the New Forest. Its 20 spacious rooms are elegantly styled with softly patterned fabrics, wooden floors, simple furniture and contemporary bathrooms. Hearty pub fare is served in the restaurant alongside a choice selection of ales. Ideal for rural weekends away.

For foodies

• The Thomas Lord is a charming traditional inn with elevated award-winning pub grub and a good selection of ales. Five cosy cabins in the garden offer modern bathrooms, comfy beds, and doors leading onto terraces. There are plenty of scenic trails nearby to walk off that hearty fare.
• The Huntsman of Brockenhurst is a smart gastro pub in the popular village of Brockenhurst. Chic rooms perfectly mix traditional and contemporary styles. The brightly tiled bathrooms are particularly alluring. A bustling restaurant serves British classics alongside excellent pizzas from the wood-fire oven.
• The Bourne Valley Inn is a traditional country pub in the beautiful North Wessex Downs. There are nine cosy rooms and an AA Rosette rating for the restaurant - the cuisine takes full advantage of local farms, estates, rivers and lakes with fresh fish, smoked and cured on the premises. 

For a coastal stay

• The Ropemaker in Emsworth blends seaside vibes with Victorian flair. Expect coastal charm with roll-top baths, roaring fires, and seasonal dishes. Perfectly placed to spot wading birds and seals on a Chichester Harbour boat tour, discovering one of Britain’s most beautiful natural harbours.

For great value 

• Located about 1.5 hours from London, Watership Down Inn makes a good value choice for a weekend break. Beautifully converted rooms showcase the building's original features, plus the restaurant serves a modern spin on pub classics. The riverside location outside Whitchurch makes this a picture-perfect stay.  
• The Anchor Inn in pretty Lower Froyle sits in prime fishing and shooting country. This pub has just five characterful and reasonably-priced rooms themed around the poets of the First World War. There are eccentric odds and ends, plenty of books and quaint private balconies. The views are wonderful.
• With wallet-friendly prices, The Bell Inn is great value, as well as being a charming Georgian inn on the northern edge of the New Forest. Its 28 individually designed bedrooms offer a comfy oasis after a day's exploring. And there's a buzzy bar and a AA rosette restaurant which champions locally-sourced ingredients.

• The White Hart is a characterful inn with reasonable rates in the pretty town of Stockbridge. Rooms are traditional with a contemporary sheen, the walls are white washed, soft tartan fabrics and chic modern lights stand well beside antique furniture. The food is much the same, classic with a modern twist. 

If you haven’t found your idea of the best pubs with rooms in Hampshire on our Gurus' list of 20 great Hampshire pubs with rooms you could:

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Hampshire
• Or you could expand your search to include the best pubs with rooms in Berkshire? or our Gurus' recommendations for Great Wiltshire Pubs with Rooms
• Or you could refine your search to Hampshire's 10 Most Romantic Hotels or the Best hotels in the New Forest
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.