Venice is a truly exceptional Italian restaurant with excellent food and a friendly relaxed atmosphere. The specials evenings are fantastic value. It is situated less than 200 yards from Mercator Lodge and booking is strongly advised especially at weekends.

The Albion Inn is a genuine village pub with perfectly kept Ringwood Ales. Situated a mile from Mercator Lodge it also serves bar snacks and has a full restaurant. Children welcome.

Spice of India is another restaurant very close to us and is a modern comfortable indian restaurant serving all the favourites.

The Monmouth Ash is a pub/restaurant and is part of the Hall & Woodhouse group. It is also within walking distance of Mercator Lodge

Drusillas Inn is just outside the hamlet of Horton approximately 5 miles from us. It offers bar snacks and also has a separate restaurant.

The Three Legged Cross is a country pub and restaurant just over 3 miles away.