The Fleur de Lys, Pilley

Claims to be the oldest pub in the New Forest and looks quite nice from the outside. The look carries on OK inside, but the service and food don't reflect the exterior. It is cramped with only tables for food and no real bar / pub style area to drink at. The 'bar' food was overpriced and of poor quality. The service was very slow and staff offhand; I overheard the manager being quite rude to complaining customers - and there were a few of those within earshot! I agree with 'fourforestfriends' that there are better alternatives not too far away - certainly try those first! This very old pub could be really something, if it were better managed.

14 Mar 2009 23:02