The Rockingham Arms

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  richard bultitude

  ·1 month ago

  “I only went here for one drink but was given a warm welcome by the staff and locals alike. It's spacious inside with comfy seats and low lighting. The back beer garden is let down a bit though by it being part car park. Shame because the pub backs onto the common, which is stunning. The glass of Fleurie I had was delicious. Nice to find a pub with a good wine list.”

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  Tee Puttock

  ·2 months ago

  “Lovely meal with friends. Generous portions, friendly staff but please sort your coffee machine out. The lattes were like dish water as were the hot chocolates so could not drink them and staff agreed to take these off the bill.”

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  CM D

  ·3 months ago

  “Excellent venue and Sunday roast! Staff need to be more attentive. We were not asked if the food was all ok or if we wanted anymore drinks (which we did). Staff were chatting amongst themselves a lot at the bar. Because of this we had to go to the bar to ask for the bill. Despite these small negative points we would return and recommend to others. The roast was delicious, thank you!”

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  Alex

  ·5 months ago

  “Beautiful setting and lovely building. Staff very good. Courteous, polite and friendly. I'm afraid the food was very average. For main courses that are nearly £30 you have reasonably high expectations. Steak was a bit tough, and the cod loin was just bland. I was surprised how empty it felt considering it was half term holidays and there is also a caravan park nearby. Great place to sit outside with a drink.”

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  Kevin Teo

  ·6 months ago

  “We visited the Rockingham Arms for lunch this Easter Sunday, and despite the holiday rush, it was a fantastic experience. The pub was absolutely buzzing with families, creating a warm and lively atmosphere that felt quintessentially British. The location is stunning—a beautiful countryside setting with a vast open space right behind the building. It’s clearly a favorite for locals and visitors alike, as we saw plenty of people taking their dogs for a post-lunch stroll in the fresh air. Even though the place was packed and we hadn’t made a reservation, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. They were incredibly friendly and managed to find us a spot to eat at the bar, which we really appreciated. As for the food, it was delicious. We started with the soup of the day, a flavorful and comforting carrot soup. For mains, we had the classic fish and chips, which was perfectly crispy, and a traditional roast beef that was tender and served with all the trimmings. If you’re looking for a welcoming country pub with great service and even better food, the Rockingham Arms is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back (with a booking next time!).”

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  A M H Gebreyohanes

  ·7 months ago

  “The roast beef was the best I’ve ever had in a pub. Good portion sizes for main and pudding. Yorkshire pudding was the only slight disappointment— too dry/overdone in my opinion. Friendly staff and very efficient service. Full pub (had to book an hour or two beforehand) creating a nice homely atmosphere. Excellent overall (and not bad value).”

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  H C

  ·7 months ago

  “I booked a table for 8 people on Mother’s Day in the dog friendly area, we had lots of space and the dogs were happy. I was disappointed that I wasn’t informed at the point of booking that we would only have a set menu available to us and we couldn’t order off the usual menu, I would have appreciated this being communicated when I booked. However the food was excellent, one cut of beef needed to be replaced because it was too fatty but this was dealt with quickly. The service was okay but as we were seated close to the kitchen we could hear the repeated dinging of the service bell being hit and the chef getting angry and swearing because the servers weren’t fast enough, it was mostly amusing to us but worth noting that people in the dog friendly area can hear everything (including all the swearing) coming out of the kitchen. The food was well presented, delicious and hot.”

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  James Vaughan

  ·8 months ago

  “I popped into The Rockingham Arms for lunch with my 1‑year‑old daughter, and it turned out to be such a lovely experience. I ordered their burger, which was absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and genuinely one of the best pub burgers I’ve had in a long time. They were brilliant with my daughter too. The kitchen made her a simple pasta with tomato sauce and cheese, and even that tasted great. It’s always such a relief when a place is both welcoming to little ones and serves food they’ll actually enjoy. I also had a cappuccino, which was spot‑on — smooth, rich, and clearly made with care. We sat in the bar area, which had a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I even ended up chatting with a local who was equally happy with his coffee and excited to come back and try more of the menu, which says a lot about the consistency of the place. All in all, a wonderful visit. Great food, great coffee, and genuinely warm hospitality. I’ll definitely be returning.”

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  Amanda Hopper

  ·1 year ago

  “We went for a lunch as we are staying locally. Its my birthday and fancied fish and chips in the sun. Well that was delivered! The fish was beautiful. Crispy and fluffy inside. My husband had the belly pork , it was tender with lovely crackling on it. We complimented the chef as having worked in the industry ourselves. Going to recommend to everyone that is coming to the new forest. We will be back soon.”

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  Maria D.

  ·1 year ago

  “Rockingham in West Wellow is a beautiful and atmospheric place with charming decor. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The soup of the day was a creamy mushroom soup – rich, flavorful, and topped with fresh pea shoots and a drizzle of olive oil. It was served with a small piece of butter and a warm, slightly crispy bread roll on the side – a lovely touch. The grilled asparagus with whipped feta looked truly majestic on the plate. The creamy feta was topped with fresh salad leaves and perfectly grilled asparagus, finished with a light glaze. Everything was prepared with great attention to detail. Highly recommended!”

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