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About Fleur De Lys
Fleur De Lys is a pub on Pilley St in Lymington, and it is the New Forest's oldest, with a history traceable to 1096. Inside, a real wood fire and wood beams furnish the pub, and a garden with a wishing well sits outside. The kitchen works from a menu of 19 dishes, including Beef Wellington, with a Sunday roast on the table as well. Dessert runs to traditional puddings such as sticky toffee pudding. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Menu & Prices
19 dishes · mains £3–40- Gnocchi, Courgette, Sweetcorn, Basil Pesto, Shaved Parmesan£23.00
- Iberico Ham & Cheese Croquettes With Homemade Apple Chutney£10.50
- Double Baked Blue Cheese Soufflé With Honey Toasted Walnuts£12.50
- Salt & Pepper Squid With Curry Mayo, Cucumber & Dukka Spices£12.95
- Seared Dorset King Scallops In A Fondue Of Leek & Pancetta£14.95
- House Salad£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef wellington, goats cheese starter, sunday roast and crème brûlée.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef wellington, goats cheese starter, sunday roast and crème brûlée.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the beef wellington, described as exceptional, with a melt in the mouth fillet and a generous portion. Close behind are the Sunday roast and the confit duck leg that fell off the bone. Starters draw steady praise too, especially the goats cheese mousse with beetroot and the beetroot and feta, while the creme brulee and sticky toffee pudding feature among the desserts. A chicken and ham pie is called a feast, and portions are repeatedly described as generous. Several mention friendly, attentive staff, a real fire with wood beams, and a garden with a wishing well. The one drawback raised is that the wood fire irritated one group's eyes. One reviewer who booked by telephone was glad to have done so, calling the pub hugely popular, and another thanked the team for being dog friendly and for a little birthday song.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the beef wellington, described as exceptional, with a melt in the mouth fillet and a generous portion. Close behind are the Sunday roast and the confit duck leg that fell off the bone. Starters draw steady praise too, especially the goats cheese mousse with beetroot and the beetroot and feta, while the creme brulee and sticky toffee pudding feature among the desserts. A chicken and ham pie is called a feast, and portions are repeatedly described as generous. Several mention friendly, attentive staff, a real fire with wood beams, and a garden with a wishing well. The one drawback raised is that the wood fire irritated one group's eyes. One reviewer who booked by telephone was glad to have done so, calling the pub hugely popular, and another thanked the team for being dog friendly and for a little birthday song.
Featured reviews
- Carys Andrew
“We booked in advance via telephone and I’m so glad we did, because it is clearly hugely popular! The pub itself is so cosy with a real fire and wood beams. The lady serving us was absolutely lovely and so attentive. We had the beef wellington and Creme brûlée, both were delicious.”
- Debbie Cope
“We were sold on the Fleur de Lys as soon as we saw Beef Wellington on the menu and we certainly weren’t disappointed. Our welcome was very warm and friendly, the service was first class and the Beef Wellington, which was freshly prepared and cooked, was exceptional. The fillet steak cut like butter. This was followed by Crème Brûlée - also top notch. I highly recommend the Fleur de Lys and we will return when next in the area. Great food, great value and a great pub..”
- Caryn McNicholas
“Four friends had lunch here this weekend and it was such a treat! We sat outside in the lovely garden and the setting was so beautiful next to a well. The food was delicious and I’d definitely recommend the beetroot and feta starter and the chicken and ham pie was a feast! Great portions and really friendly staff. Thank you for such a lovely time.”
- Amy Longbottom
“Came here for a Sunday roast whilst staying locally. Can safely say it was one of the best roasts I’ve had in a long time. The food was cooked to perfection & obviously prides itself on good quality ingredients. The setting of the pub is charming and the service was very friendly. The starters were wonderfully light and unique. I recommend the goats cheese mousse with beetroot. The confit duck leg for main was incredible and fell off the bone. As the portions were very generous, we were so full at this point, but couldn’t resist the sticky toffee pudding… which was also delicious! Can’t wait to come back soon next time we’re in the area.”
- Emily Light
“Absolutely lovely owners, gorgeous pub & pretty garden w a wishing well. Attention to detail w the food & packed w flavour! Would recommend to anyone!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Historic Pub and Dining. The Fleur de Lys is the New Forests oldest pub with its roots traceable to the Doomsday book. Today it’s a thriving local, a food destination eatery and a delight to visit with a warm and friendly welcome from all the staff.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
Location
Bars near Fleur De Lys
- The Snakecatcher4.32,0422.9 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large portions, outdoor garden seating, jumbo fish and chips
- The Oak Inn, Lyndhurst4.41,5256.1 mi away£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
tuscan chicken, lamb shoulder, fishcake special
- The New Forest, Ashurst4.21,9237.5 mi away£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, pork belly roast, kids play area
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De LysReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6439 | — | £20–50 | beef wellington, goats cheese starter, sunday roast |
| The SnakecatcherReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,042 | 2.9 mi | £20–30 | large portions, outdoor garden seating, jumbo fish and chips |
| The Oak Inn, LyndhurstReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,525 | 6.1 mi away | £20–30 | tuscan chicken, lamb shoulder, fishcake special |
| The New Forest, AshurstReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,923 | 7.5 mi away | £20–30 | sunday roast, pork belly roast, kids play area |
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