The Hunters Inn

3.9 ( 208 reviews )
Cott St, Swanmore, Southampton SO32 2PZ, United Kingdom
+44 1489 877721
The Hunters Inn, located in Swanmore, Southampton, is a charming family restaurant that consistently earns praise from its visitors. Designed as a welcoming environment for families, many reviews highlight the delightful playground that keeps children entertained while parents enjoy their meals. Reviews showcase the restaurant’s friendly and attentive staff, creating a warm atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. The menu offers excellent value for money, with many commenting on the reasonable prices and generous portions. Dishes such as the Hunters Chicken and the innovative vegetarian options stand out, as does the popular Lunch Club Meal, which features a main, cake, and drink at an unbeatable price. Guests appreciate the lively setting during busier times and hope for more patrons to revive the buzzing pub atmosphere, particularly during quieter weekdays. Accessibility is another key feature, as noted by a customer who found it easy to visit with a family member in a wheelchair. Overall, The Hunters Inn has successfully combined great food, a friendly atmosphere, and family-friendly amenities, making it a must-visit for both locals and travelers alike. Whether for a casual lunch or an afternoon tea, this inn seems to deliver on all fronts, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Hunters Inn

Amber Stepanov
May 13,2025
Really enjoyed our visit here. The children had a great time in the playground, we could enjoy a very nice lunch and drinks without worrying about keeping the kids safe and occupied. The staff were extremely kind and friendly. Food was very good. Will come back next time we’re in the area!
Joanne Hobbs
Apr 27,2025
4 of us for a quick catch up lunch. First time here in a long time. Nice big pub with a good sized carpark which is something I value. Food was good and very reasonably priced, great value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was a monday lunchtime and we seemed to be the only customers which was a shame as it lacked the hub bub of a busy pub so the atmosphere wasnt there. I hope this pub is better patronised at other times (I'm sure it is) and remains a village pub for many years to come.
Karen Mallet
Apr 24,2025
My son was playing powerchair football at Swanmore college yesterday we met some friend and wantedcto go somewhere for estate afterwards tried 1 pub even though had a ramp was not accessible then came across Hunters Inn. So glad we stopped off. Very welcoming service excellent and food lovely if every in area will definitely stop off
julie fleat
Apr 12,2025
Great place with good prices and great staff. Very nice Inn great atmosphere and food was lovely sometimes it's hard to find great vegetarian food but this was really good.
ann lamb
Apr 8,2025
My friend and myself had the “Lunch Club Meal” which is served on a Friday to encourage people in to meet each other, have a natter, read a book or do nothing, without any pressure to leave once finished. Our menu was a main, cake and tea/coffee, all for the amazing price of 12 each!!! I had the hunters chicken that came with peas, chips & side salad and my friend had the cod balls with chips, peas and side salad. We were told they were “small” portions, but they were much more than the normal child size. Excellent food and very friendly staff. We will be returning to try out their afternoon teas 10/10
Kevin Seymour
Mar 30,2025
Really enjoyed returning to the Hunters after a decade or more for a big family get together. Simple pub grub served well by really good people who were never rushing us along, an excellent choice of drinks, Broadside, Guiness and Cocktails all went down a treat, huge carpark and playground. A pub worth saving and long may it continue
Robert Patten
Feb 18,2025
I am very sorry to hear that Barry is leaving Hunters? He has been working really hard to make it work and under is guidance, things were slowly turning around. But obviously other forces were involved and he has decided that May 18th will be his last day in charge. It's a shame, because he is an experienced publican and they are very hard to come by. I wish him and his wife well in their new endeavours. Let's hope that the new publican has the same success at The Hunters?
Paul Dowsett
Feb 18,2025
A little quiet as it was a Tuesday lunchtime, but nevertheless we had a lovely time. We ordered a Steak and Stilton pie with four options of vege / gravy all for one price and also ordered off the special board an amazing Brie and marmalade quiche that came with a good sized salad. All the food was great quality and good portions. Excellent service and food. We’ll definitely go back for more.

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