
The New Queen Inn
“Higgledy-piggledy rural pub with nooks, crannies and a beer garden for enjoying a drink in the sun.”
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About The New Queen Inn
On Ringwood Rd in Christchurch, The New Queen Inn is a gastropub built around a rambling layout of nooks and crannies, with ordering done at the bar and self-service cutlery. A pizza deck with its own dedicated oven overlooks fields and wetland, and pizza is served all day even though the kitchen stops serving mains at 3pm. Further outdoor seating spreads across the rear decking, which shares the same view, while inside there's seating by the fire. A children's play area sits on site, and dogs are welcome, with staff bringing treats for them. The pub takes walk-ins rather than reservations and opens daily. A free car park serves visitors, and bills carry an optional 10% service charge.
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Menu & Prices
37 dishes · mains £7–26- Home Made Soup Of The Day£7.00
- Selection Of Cured Meats£22.00
- Pan Fried Sea Trout Fillet£20.00
- Classic Prawn Cocktail£8.50
- Fresh Rope Grown Moules Mariniere£9.50
- Caesar Salad£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention children's play area, dog-friendly with treats, outdoor decking seating and large free car park.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention children's play area, dog-friendly with treats, outdoor decking seating and large free car park.
Featured reviews
- EmmyC
“1st time visiting. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Food was fantastic. Excellent quality, very well presented and good sized portions. Ambience is relaxed and calm, with several different areas for dining. Will definitely be back!”
- Clare Corcoran
“Came in for food on Sunday and had the most amazing experience despite it being exceptionally busy. Our waitress Evie was extreme friendly and kind and very knowledgeable of the menu. The food was quick and very tasty with generous portions. We will definitely be back would recommend if in the area!!”
- alex kyrillou
“We have not been here for a couple of years following a negative experience. This time seemed more positive until it came to our desserts. After a 30 minute wait they still did not arrive and had to be chased. Even then it took an additional 10 minutes. Then upon arrival we had to request spoons. I think they forgot about us.”
- Richard Strachan
“Anyone with a dog and fancy a beer this pub is outstanding. Some pubs say "dog friendly" but actually just tolerate dogs, this one however LOVES dogs. We are on holiday in the vicinity and decided to pop in for lunch. All of us, including our German Shepherd were made to feel really welcome, even the staff were bringing dog treats for our dog. The food was really good, very tasty. Overall a full 5 star review”
- Debbie Pugh
“We throughly enjoyed our visit. We were a mixed party aging from 16 months to 86 years old. Nothing was too much trouble, all of the staff were great and the chef and team produced lovely food for us. Our party had, roast, fish, burger and children’s sausage and chips followed by Pecan pie, Baked Alaska and Eton mess. There is a lovely play area for children and good inside and outside seating. The carpark is large and great for a family meal out.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise, described as tasty, well presented and generously portioned, with diners naming the steak, a duck salad starter, roast, fish, burger, and desserts like Baked Alaska and Eton mess. One reviewer found the duck salad slightly small and wished for a meatier main option. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and attentive, including on a busy Sunday and beside a large party. Reviewers also like the setting: a big car park, rear decking overlooking fields and wetland, a covered outdoor drinking area, a children's play area, a pizza deck, and a seat inside by the fire. Complaints centre on charges and pacing. Two reviewers mention a 10% service charge, one surprised by it after ordering at the bar and carrying cutlery to the table. Another diner had to chase desserts that then arrived without spoons. One reviewer found a speaker close to every seat too loud. Dog owners stand out, with one describing staff bringing treats for their German Shepherd.
Location
Bars near The New Queen Inn
- 1.8 miWheelchair accessible
dusty damp-smelling rooms, unserviced rooms, bins not emptied, overpriced rooms and meals
- The Oak Inn4.55172.9 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, pie, friday fish and chips
- Broadway4.18173.6 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
live sports screenings, music bingo, pie and mash
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Queen Inn | 4.41,272 | — | children's play area, dog-friendly with treats, outdoor decking seating |
| The Fisherman's Haunt, ChristchurchWheelchair accessible | 4.11,050 | 1.8 mi | dusty damp-smelling rooms, unserviced rooms, bins not emptied, overpriced rooms and meals |
| The Oak InnWheelchair accessible | 4.5517 | 2.9 mi | sunday roast, pie, friday fish and chips |
| BroadwayReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1817 | 3.6 mi | live sports screenings, music bingo, pie and mash |
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