Are there pubs within walking distance?

Yes. Braishfield has two welcoming village pubs — The Wheatsheaf and The Dog & Crook — within strolling distance for a proper Hampshire dinner or Sunday roast.

Where can we eat near The Old Poultry Shed?

Plenty of choice. Walk to The Wheatsheaf or The Dog & Crook in Braishfield; in Romsey try Josie's for all-day brunch or The Duke on the Test for riverside dining and famous Sunday roasts. The Malthouse at Timsbury and Hampshire Pantry farm shop are a short drive, and Winchester adds Turkuaz Turkish mezze and Three Joes wood-fired pizza.

Where's the best Sunday roast near Romsey?

The Duke on the Test is renowned for its Sunday roasts in a historic riverside setting, while The Malthouse at Timsbury and the two Braishfield village pubs all do a proper roast.

What are the best days out near Romsey?

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is in Braishfield itself, with Mottisfont, Paultons Park, Romsey market town and the New Forest all within a short drive.

An elegant plated dessert with rhubarb and sorbet at The Duke on the Test, a riverside dining pub near Romsey

Our local food & days-out guide

Where to eat near Romsey

This is proper food country. Village pubs you can walk to, all-day brunch in Romsey, riverside roasts on the Test, a farm shop & cafe down the lane, and Winchester's best mezze and wood-fired pizza — here's where we'd send you.

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Braishfield & beyond

A base built for eating well

One of the best things about staying with us is how much good food is right on the doorstep. Braishfield is a classic Hampshire village with two friendly pubs you can walk to. A short drive opens up Romsey's brunch spots and riverside inns, the farm shops of the Test Valley, and the restaurants of historic Winchester — plus world-class gardens, Mottisfont and the New Forest when you fancy walking it all off.

On your doorstep

Two village pubs you can walk to

A cosy Hampshire country pub interior with a roaring fire and a hearty Sunday roast on a wooden table

Walkable · Braishfield

The Wheatsheaf

A much-loved village pub within strolling distance — perfect for a relaxed dinner, a generous Sunday roast or a pint in the garden after a day exploring.

A warm traditional village local with real ale at the bar and a plate of hearty pub food

Walkable · Braishfield

The Dog & Crook

The village's second pub — a warm, traditional local serving hearty Hampshire food, a well-kept pint and a proper welcome.

Eat & drink

Our favourite places to eat near Romsey

From all-day brunch and riverside roasts to a brilliant farm shop and Winchester's best Turkish mezze and wood-fired pizza — this is where the locals actually eat. Most are a short, scenic drive away.

~10 min · Romsey

Josie's

A Romsey institution on the Market Place for all-day brunch, proper coffee and a counter of cakes. Started here in Hampshire and still the go-to for a leisurely breakfast or lunch. josies.uk

~10 min · Romsey

The Duke on the Test

A historic 16th-century riverside inn for breakfast, lunch and dinner — famous for its Sunday roasts and a glass by the water. There are rooms too if friends want to stay nearby. thedukeonthetest.co.uk

~10 min · Timsbury

The Malthouse

A relaxed, family- and dog-friendly gastropub on the Stockbridge Road at Timsbury. Generous roasts, proper burgers and a welcoming bar — a reliable favourite. themalthousepub.co.uk

~15 min · Test Valley

Hampshire Pantry

A farm-to-table farm shop and cafe with its own coffee roastery and gelateria, pick-your-own in season, and shelves of local chutney and honey. Great for breakfast or stocking the pod. hampshirepantry.com

~20 min · Winchester

Turkuaz

Eastern Mediterranean and Turkish cooking on Jewry Street — vibrant mezze, chargrilled kebabs and an oyster bar on Friday and Saturday nights. Worth the trip into Winchester. turkuazwinchester.co.uk

~20 min · Winchester

Three Joes

Wood-fired sourdough pizza in the shadow of Winchester Cathedral, with craft beer, milkshakes and a sunny terrace. Relaxed, family-friendly and a real treat. threejoes.co.uk

Days out

Walk it all off

In Braishfield

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

180 acres of world-class trees and seasonal colour right here in the village — a gentle wander for all ages, with a cafe for coffee and cake.

A blooming pink rose garden with the historic abbey house behind at Mottisfont

~10 min

Mottisfont (National Trust)

A romantic abbey with a famous walled rose garden and riverside walks along the River Test — beautiful in every season, with a tea-room for lunch.

Free-roaming New Forest ponies grazing in open heathland near Romsey

~15 min

Paultons Park & the New Forest

Peppa Pig World for the little ones and the open New Forest for walks and ponies. See our Paultons & New Forest guides.

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Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire · Edge of the New Forest · 15 min from Paultons Park

Insider tips

Ask us anything

We live just across the plot, so we know the area inside out — the quietest forest walks, the best spot for a Sunday roast, and where to grab the perfect coffee. We're always happy to share our personal recommendations when you book. For a look around the grounds and the latest from the shed, follow us on Instagram @theoldpoultryshed.