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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 464 reviews

What PaulC doesn't like about Empress of Blandings:
We have visited Empress of Blandings on a number of occasions for lunch and always enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately this Sunday´s roast lunch was below their previous fare cold plates, luke warm and bland tasting food nothing to shout about and disappointing. It is a lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome and very convenient for the M27. I am sure this was just an off day for the Chef and normal service will... View all feedback. What BrianS likes about Empress of Blandings:
I had the belly pork, a favourite of mine when eating out. I've had it at least once before at the Empress of Blandings, and remembered that it was very good. It was very good again! The service was excellent too. View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 462 reviews
TrevorC
28.04.2024 - 14:10

This fantastic, spacious pub is located near the New Forest and offers a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and a variety of options. Enjoy table servic...

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silyn
28.04.2024 - 14:10

We had a chicken roast dinner/ a roast beef dinner/ and a chicken burger great as always

Ida
28.04.2024 - 14:10

We waited for over 45 minutes for our food to be brought to us, and during that time no one came to our table to take our drink orders or update us on the progr...

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DuncanM
28.04.2024 - 14:10

The restaurant has a charming and welcoming ambiance. The food is delicious and there is a great selection of drinks.

BrianS
28.04.2024 - 14:10

I had the belly pork, a favourite of mine when eating out. I've had it at least once before at the Empress of Blandings, and remembered that it was very good. I...

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Empress of Blandings is a traditional pub located conveniently near the M27. While some recent reviews have mentioned disappointments with the food, such as overcooked burgers and bland dishes, others have praised the delicious belly pork and excellent service. The pub's ambiance is complimented as it is beautifully decorated and offers a warm welcome to customers. With a varied menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, this pub is a great spot for Sunday lunch or a family celebration, with friendly and efficient staff. So, if you're looking for a nice place to hang out or enjoy a meal near the New Forest, Empress of Blandings might just be the spot for you.

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5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Amber
27.02.2023 - 13:11

Loving the Empress of Blandings! We were travelling through the area and needed a place for some lunch, in no rush, we came across this pub and I'm very

Хангелді
02.05.2020 - 08:15

The Empress, also known to us as the "The Piggy Pub". We found it almost entirely accidentally, many months ago and it's immediately turned into "The

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