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About The Landford Poacher
The Landford Poacher is a pub on Southampton Rd in Salisbury, near the New Forest. Its Sunday carvery has a separate route for gluten-free diners, who get vegetables and cauliflower cheese cooked fresh, with a short wait before they go up to the carvery. A Sunday roast is also on the menu, and a midweek menu lists a mixed grill. Dogs are allowed in the bar area only. Walk-ins are taken without a booking when the pub is busy, and the staff find them a table.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery, fish and chips, chicken fillet burger and forresters lamb.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery, fish and chips, chicken fillet burger and forresters lamb.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday carvery is the most frequent draw, described as really delicious and great value, with one reviewer suggesting a booked table because it is extremely popular. A gluten free diner was asked to wait while the kitchen cooked vegetables, then received cauliflower cheese and a pot of gravy. Close behind are the pub mains: crispy scampi, a chicken fillet burger with very crispy bacon, a hash brown and fried onions, fish and chips, squid and mushrooms on toast, and the Forresters Lamb. Generous portions come up too. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, polite, helpful and welcoming. One reviewer notes that a dog was allowed only in the bar area on a very busy day. Several describe walking in without a booking and still being found a table, including one party who arrived when Sunday roast had sold out for the next day and were seated anyway.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday carvery is the most frequent draw, described as really delicious and great value, with one reviewer suggesting a booked table because it is extremely popular. A gluten free diner was asked to wait while the kitchen cooked vegetables, then received cauliflower cheese and a pot of gravy. Close behind are the pub mains: crispy scampi, a chicken fillet burger with very crispy bacon, a hash brown and fried onions, fish and chips, squid and mushrooms on toast, and the Forresters Lamb. Generous portions come up too. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, polite, helpful and welcoming. One reviewer notes that a dog was allowed only in the bar area on a very busy day. Several describe walking in without a booking and still being found a table, including one party who arrived when Sunday roast had sold out for the next day and were seated anyway.
Featured reviews
- Victoria G
“Lovely pub with great food near the New Forest. The service was the thing that stood out most as everyone was extra helpful and warm/welcoming. They were sold out for Sunday roast the next day but still managed to find us a table, and they were so friendly. Thanks again!”
- Amanda Pullinger
“The Sunday carvery was really delicious, and as a gluten free person, I was asked to wait 5 minutes before going to the carvery while they cooked me some vegetables, which turned out to be the most delicious cauliflower cheese plus a pot of gravy. Highly recommend.”
- Kristián
“Excellent food and really kind service :) I only can recommend🩵”
- neil smith
“Absolutely brilliant. The staff make you feel very welcome and the service is without doubt one of the best you can receive in a pub. The Sunday carvery is great value and the food is beautifully cooked and very tasty. I would recommend booking a table especially for the carvery as it is extremely popular.”
- Nick White
“We cannot recommend this place highly enough, absolutely gorgeous food, we always go on a Sunday for the carvery, although we are tempted to try their mixed grill midweek. Very polite and helpful staff, very good value for money. If you are in the area or nearby make the journey here, you won't be disappointed. 👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near The Landford Poacher
- The Rockingham Arms4.61,3812.5 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
roast beef, fish and chips, soup of the day
- Sir John Barleycorn4.41,1464.6 mi£15–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
indian menu alongside pub classics, tandoori mixed grill, naan bread
- The Sir Walter Tyrrell4.31,3054.7 miWheelchair accessible
kids play park, dog friendly garden, vegan roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landford PoacherReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7793 | — | £20–30 | sunday carvery, fish and chips, chicken fillet burger |
| The Rockingham ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,381 | 2.5 mi | £20–30 | roast beef, fish and chips, soup of the day |
| Sir John BarleycornReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.41,146 | 4.6 mi | £15–30 | indian menu alongside pub classics, tandoori mixed grill, naan bread |
| The Sir Walter TyrrellWheelchair accessible | 4.31,305 | 4.7 mi | — | kids play park, dog friendly garden, vegan roast |
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