Mabel's Cafe - New Forest

My friends and I visited on a Sunday afternoon from out of town at a local’s recommendation. I loved the atmosphere lots of plants, lots of seating. There weren... read more My friends and I visited on a Sunday afternoon from out of town at a local’s recommendation. I loved the atmosphere lots of plants, lots of seating. There weren’t many customers, so it wasn’t loud. We were hoping for afternoon tea, but sadly it is not available on Sundays. Some of us got the Sunday Roasts instead. More in our party (of 10) would have liked to try the Sunday Roast, but they only sold it to some of us due to limited staff presumably limited ingredients. The rest ordered sandwiches. I’m sorry to say I was not impressed with the starter or main course (the meat, potatoes and vegetables were a bit dry), but I did enjoy the crème brûlée for dessert. Afterward, we visited a gin distillery around the corner. They allowed us samples, and I was impressed with the flavor and smoothness.

Dissapointing menu poor staff attitude, couldn't be bothered to interact couldn't have been less helpful. No wonder this place was empty and got a no star food... read more Dissapointing menu poor staff attitude, couldn't be bothered to interact couldn't have been less helpful. No wonder this place was empty and got a no star food hygiene rating. Can't comment on food as we left without eating.

Oh dear oh dear oh dear . What on earth has happened to Mabels cafe. Had awful experience. I've been here many times in the past before they moved the cafe to w... read more Oh dear oh dear oh dear . What on earth has happened to Mabels cafe. Had awful experience. I've been here many times in the past before they moved the cafe to where it is now. I'm sure the two woman who were serving are lovely people but Saturday neither knew what was going on. Basically left hand didn't know what right hand was doing. It was like something out of Faulty Towers. Very sad. I very much hope whatever is going on they sort it out soon as I for one won't be going back any time soon.

Our Newest Favourite Cafe , Popped in Yesterday Yet Again Incredible food and service the staff are just the best ! So taking back how lovely they are with our... read more Our Newest Favourite Cafe , Popped in Yesterday Yet Again Incredible food and service the staff are just the best ! So taking back how lovely they are with our baby girl ! Just a wonderful place to be we will be New regulars here by sure! Highly recommend to all!

After some time away we went to Mabel’s cafe today. What a pleasant surprise, the cafe was very similar to the old Mabel’s. Staff were helpful and very friendly... read more After some time away we went to Mabel’s cafe today. What a pleasant surprise, the cafe was very similar to the old Mabel’s. Staff were helpful and very friendly. Having read the report on the state of the restaurant I was worried that the main kitchen was still being used. I hope the improvements suggested have been carried out. Whatever caused such an appalling lack of food hygiene and safety? Please admit the problems and not say that the restaurant closure is due merely to refurbishment . The zero rating was in the Lymington Times and the report is available from the council .