The White Hart, Pennington, Lymington

Recently reopened, the layout is still much the same as described. The front garden area is paved and has plenty of seating for those who want to enjoy the view of the road, while the majority of what was once a large garden has been taken over by parking spaces. The single bar has a timber floor, a fireplace with a TV screen above it, and plenty of comfortable seats for drinkers and diners. The staff were pleasant, the clientele mostly Lymington’s more affluent people. Ales on were Landlord, Butcombe Original, Hophead and Fossil Fuel from Isle of Purbeck. Keg options were Guinness, Peroni, Cruzcampo, Neck Oil, Lucky Saint and Jubel. Dog treats were also available. The food menu is seasonal a la carte, plus Sunday specials. Worth a visit If passing, and I’d be happy to spend an evening here.

The White Hart is a large family friendly pub located a short walk from Lymington Town Centre. At the rear is a garden that houses children’s climbing apparatus and at the front there is a smoking shelter and parking. There was some background music playing in the L shaped interior, but I didn’t spot any televisions. Wi-Fi is available and there is a quiz every Monday from 21:00. During a recent Tuesday evening visit the four hand pumps were drawing Hop Back Brewery’s Summer Lightening, Sharp’s Doom Bar, Salopian Brewery’s Shropshire Gold and Ringwood’s Best. A premium keg range was also available. I didn’t see any menus, but my visit was late when the kitchen would have been closed. I found the service to be polite, but I’m not sure that I would walk down from the town again.