Pubs in Ringwood

Candlesticks Inn

136 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 3AP

The pretty Candlesticks is a former cottage, thatched and with a dormer peering through the roof of its lower wing. Floral adornments enhance its appearance in summer. Two heavily-beamed rooms with open fireplaces accommodate diners, and beer from the adjacent Ringwood Brewery is served on gravity in the café bar. Accommodation is provided in a separate lodge. The pub is close to the Castleman Trailway, a path which follows part of the course of Castleman's Corkscrew, a disused railway line, and is carried across the Avon on its original bridges.

Crown Tap

4 Southampton Road, Ringwood BH24 1HY

The Georgian Crown Tap was formerly an autonomous appendage to the Crown Hotel (q.v.); a broad, arched carriageway evinces its coaching past. It now revels in the status of a pure pub, unencumbered by the serving of meals or snacks*. The walls of the bar and lounge area are adorned with old-style advertisements for detergents, comestibles and other goods. A separate room is home to a pool table and dart board, and there is outdoor seating to the rear of the pub. * Just prior to lockdown a kitchen was being built so we do expect food to be available post lockdown.

Elm Tree

Hightown Road, Ringwood BH24 3DY

A very tasteful conversion of a thatched former farmhouse, with original beams (tall visitors beware!) and modern décor, the Elm Tree has a large, open-plan bar which is divided into several areas. Food is served all day at weekends and during summer. Regular events include Tuesday's spice night, Friday's lunchtime cod specials, two-for-one deals on Wednesday evening (pies) and Thursday evening (steaks), and live music on summer Sunday lunchtimes. The 'Barn Bar' function room has a skittle alley. In nearby Crow Lane is Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre.

Fish Inn

West Street, Ringwood BH24 2AA

Pub ownership moving from Wadworth to Butcombe (Liberation Group) 1st December 2020 This Tudor thatched building, with a large, riverside beer garden, stands below the westbound carriageway of the A31; easiest access from the town centre is via Market Place. Its many rooms, served from a single bar, are decorated in a calm and restrained style, and have a mixture of carpeted, boarded and tiled floors. Warmth from a wood-burning stove may be enjoyed from the comfort of a chesterfield. Food is available all day at weekends, and dishes will be adjusted on request to suit the needs of the gluten-intolerant.

Inn on the Furlong

12 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY

Originally known as 'Furlong House' since the property was built a distance of One Furlong from the Manor House on the Morant estate. In 1746 the property was listed as a common inn known as 'The Queens Head'. At the turn of the 19th century the property became a family home and remained so until 1978, when the House again became an Inn known as it is today 'The Inn on The Furlong'. The building sits conveniently between the bus station and the town centre, making it an ideal meeting place. The main bar has several rooms leading off including a family area and conservatory, where children are allowed. The pub opens from 9.30am (10am on Sunday) for breakfast, and a good range of food is served throughout the day by friendly and helpful staff through until 8pm. A Marston's pub leased out and as of November 2019 free, or partially, free of tie, though Ringwood Brewery beers still feature. Live music features on Saturday evenings, and sporting events are shown on two TV screens, one of which is sited in one of the three outside patio areas. Dogs are permitted, but not in dining areas. There is a games room, but only for use by 'games club' members.

Lamb Inn

2 Hightown Road, Ringwood BH24 1NW

A large, Victorian pub, seemingly composed of a number of different buildings, with slate roofs, dormers and heavy labels. The bar is large, L-shaped and open-plan; it has an area dedicated to the pleasures of pool and darts, and two televisions which show sport, enthusiasm for which is reflected in the pub's sponsoring of a football team and three cricket teams. Marty's Pizzas operates from an open-plan kitchen in the pub; pizzas are served from 5pm until 10pm daily, except bank holidays.

Original White Hart

4 Market Place, Ringwood BH24 1AW

This very handsome building dates back to before the 18th century. The legend of the original White Hart, named by Henry VII following his capture of such a beast, may be an allegory of the War of the Roses. A nogged Victorian gable rises above the carriageway, and a pedimented entrance leads to two bars, beamed and with stained glass interior windows. The hotel has 15 bedrooms and a function room. Food is served all day, and there is a different theme or promotion every weekday evening.

Railway

35 Hightown Road, Ringwood BH24 1NQ

A traditional Victorian two bar pub restored by owners Malc and Hannah Evans. Its name derives from being opposite where the railway station used to be. The railway was once the main line west from Southampton but was gradually by-passed from 1885 and eventually succumbed to the Beeching cuts in 1964. The pub itself has a public bar on the right, with décor featuring old photographs of the railway, dartboard (the pub has 2 teams) and small snug area, leading to the garden, with books and traditional pub games and board games. The lounge bar offers further seating with old pews and chairs, further old photographs, maps and posters. The pub is popular with the friendly locals, families and local businesses, and boasts Ringwood's only enclosed beer garden featuring ample seating, smoking area, barbecue and Thomas the Tank Engine climbing frame (previously from the local infants school). 4 changing real ales are offered, with at least one local beer (usually Ringwood Best). Food is offered at all times (except Mondays) and is quality burgers during the week and a roast on Sundays. Level access available via rear door.

Ringwood Brewery

138 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 3AP

The vanguard of the micro-brewery revolution was founded in 1978. It outgrew its original site, and in 1986 moved to its present location, that of the long-deceased Tunks Brewery. In 2007 Ringwood was sold to Marston's, in whose hands production continues to increase. The shop sells Ringwood beers in casks, from casks and in bottles, a selection of bottled beers from other Marston's breweries, merchandise, and beery comestibles. Brewery tours (booking essential, no children under eight) take place on Saturday afternoons and on summer Sunday afternoons. Groups may book evening tours.

Star Inn

12 Market Place, Ringwood BH24 1AW

Dating from the 17th century, this two bar local was originally the Star Brewery. Food includes Thai specialities and seasonal seafood, and currently there is a Chinese/Thai 'all you can eat' buffet on Wednesday evenings. Accommodation is available in eight en-suite rooms. There is ramp access to the rear bar but no disabled toilet facility.

Framptons

48-50 High Street, Ringwood BH24 1AG

Busy town centre café / pub in converted merchants store. Warm atmosphere and helpful staff, diners sitting at scrubbed tables and counter tops, surrounded by period signs and artefacts. Beer sold as an adjunct to good food and wine.

Ringwood Conservative Club

22 Christchurch Rd, Ringwood BH24 1DN