A good option for lunch, different than other Southampton lunches. A relaxed yet classy setting…read more Limited menu but good options. Had some pork scratchings while waiting for my friend, they were tasty with ample apple aauce. Shared with my friend a pork roll and toastie. Both were above and beyond the stanrd. Pork roll with large with high quality, not ground pork. The toastie was also two steps above typical fare. Ser ice was both professional and friendly.

The Pig in the Wall is a delight! One of a line of boutique hotels/restaurants in southern England…read morethat offer eclectic rooms and menus. The "Pig" in Southampton is literally in the wall- the medieval city walls that protected Southampton's port area from French attacks. The 12 rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. All are unique. Ours was #12, up under the eaves. Ancient timber beams exposed and dormer windows giving a nice view of the cities cruise port on one side and the city rooftops to the other. Water boiler, coffee maker, glasses and fridge. Very good WiFi in the room and lounge. The lounge/ restaurant has a full bar and very nice cocktail, cider, beer, and wine selection. The dinner menu was small, interesting and delicious. The Chef went over my wife's allergy list and "revised " a menu she could order from just for her. Everything we had was excellent. Service was attentive and helpful. The setting was something we all imagined about dining in a countryside British pub.

The arnet holder and Company restaurant and the limewood hotel property overall or possibly the…read moremost beautiful place. We diamond in an 11 day trip to the UK. The property is bucolic and only 20 minutes from Southampton in gorgeous rolling countryside and forest. There were horses grazing in the fields. Four of us arrived for an early dinner and the chance to have a drink and tour the grounds. To be honest, we were underdressed, but they treated us like visiting dignitaries showing us around, checking our car and codes offering us boots if we wanted to walk in the rainy woods and allowing us to occupy a table at the bar for two charming hours of drinks and tea. The place is exquisite. The only fault it would have as a wedding venue would be the arguments of which spot is the prettiest to take the pictures. And then there's the restaurant, headed by chefs, Angela, Hartnett, and Lukas holder. We were familiar with Angela from her television Chef career. The experience did not disappoint. The pasta courses were among the best we've ever had with sixty month aged Parmesan on creamier risotto, beautiful tagliatelle with lamb and Morels on gnocchi. The complementary Arancini came in three flavors and we each each other a favorite. The duck was delicious and the braised lamb was done beautifully. We shared the Pavlova with strawberries and whipped cream, and it was a nice light and to a really exquisite meal. I would highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner or if you really want to indulge a spa weekend rooms treatments, food, and all. My review would not be complete without mentioning Frank, who was so welcoming when he greeted us and handled the car and coats and earnestly showed us around the grounds, and Finn are wonderful, handsome young waiter, who was very professional and still friendly and charming. Thank you to both of them.

Limewood offers a beautiful escape if you are anywhere in the Southwest of England. My favourite…read morething that limewood offers is its beautiful internal decor and external grounds. Once you walk in you will be impressed with their gorgeous fresh floral arrangements, the roaring fires, the detailed wallpaper, the plush furniture and the well curated artwork. I've never been lucky enough to spend the night but I can comment on their food in the restaurant. This past week I had their Easter set menu. I started off with their goat cheese plate. It was a beautiful soft cheese with fresh capers and other vegetables with pesto drizzled over it. It was beautifully presented and tasted light and delicious. It was one of those starters that gets you excited for the next course. For my main I had rare Beef. With every roast you have roasted vegetables- the beets were perfection- and Yorkshire pudding. I loved mine and I could not stop scooping veggies onto my plate. To top it off I had the chocolate mouse which was rich and smooth. With the country atmosphere, warm interior and delicious food you know I'll be back again. Just waiting for the next opportunity to justify it.

One night here is not enough...there are only a few rooms but all are differant,we had the…read moreDarjeeling' & 'Lord Earl Grey' which had the biggest open fire ive ever seen,low ceilings,rugs and a rocking chair...its sooo cosy and romantic to the max. Breakfast is served till late 11am....thats cool in itsself lol. I recomend the blueberry pancakes and bacon...huge. Look at the website for special offers too.

Perfect in every way! Michelin 2012 food, great staff, very comfy beds, take dogs, pizza oven oh…read moreand it is in the middle of the New Forest (Brockenhurst) just a hop skip and jump from the sea too.. Delicious rooms! Great stay! We want to move in ;-) Josh http://www.joshwardgardendesign.com

I am such a fan of the pig hotels and having already visited the Pig near Bath and the Pig at…read moreCoombe I was very keen to visit the original Pig Hotel. I love the whole vibe and have to say we didn't see much of the New Forest on our three day break due to our reluctance to leave the comfort and gorgeousness the hotel and our hideaway room offered us, a log burner, a claw foot tub and complimentary dvds thank you very much! I have to say that if I'm being critical I liked this particular Pig less than the other two I have visited. The food was great and the staff attentive as usual but the grounds and gardens are much smaller here than the other Pigs and for me one of the joys of these hotels are wandering around the kitchen gardens. The stable yard rooms were also close to the train line and the staff car park which meant that there was more noise disturbance than we have experienced at others. Would still heartily recommend staying at the pigs though.