ABOUT US

Situated between Southampton & Salisbury and on the edge of the New Forest, The Shoe Inn has been a resting place for travellers for hundreds of years. The original thatched Inn is believed to date from 1520 and was extended around 1640 to become a posting station for the mail coaches.

A tollgate was constructed across the road and the landlord was responsible for collecting the King's tolls on the border between Hampshire and Wiltshire. The last New Forest highwayman was caught drinking in the Inn one night and publicly hanged in the morning. It is said that his ghost remains in the old thatch building, but do not worry if you are staying with us, it’s in the owner’s accommodation!

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All our food is homemade and locally sourced. Dinner is available through the week and roast dinners are available every Sunday.

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Our real ales will change regularly so there is always something new to try. We love to serve ales from local breweries, and if you have a favourite let us know- we will always try and get it in for you!

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We have 5 letting rooms all en-suite and with TV, tea/coffee making facilities and 24-hour access via a separate staircase.

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Sarah & Andy have been here since January 2017 and are very proud of the friendly, traditional country pub atmosphere they have created over the years.

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We will hold monthly quiz nights and are always on the lookout for a new themed evening- check out the events page to see what’s coming next!