Your Friendly Forest Cafe-Bar
Welcome to The Bramble Hill Hotel, home of The Sporting Hound, a cosy, atmospheric cafe-bar, where locals and visitors gather to enjoy great company, live music and a warm welcome.
Join us at our beautiful grounds in the heart of the forest, where the daffodils bloom and Rhododendrons screen the lawn, it's the perfect stop over before or after a country walk.
Cozy Surroundings, Welcoming Community
Situated in Bramshaw in the heart of the New Forest, The Sporting Hound @ The Bramble Hill Hotel is now open after many years of being closed to the public.
This iconic space offers a warm welcome, with a roaring fire in the winter and expansive lawns to soak up the spring and summer sun.


Dog-Friendly All Year
We love dogs here, and your canine companions can curl up next to the fire, or enjoy a wonderful New Forest walk from our very own direct forest access.
Your furry friends can also relax with you in our spacious pub and garden areas.
Regular Live Music and delicious food
Experience vibrant live music every month, showcasing local and touring talent.
You can also enjoy a variety of delicious foods from our guest street food vendors, sample everything from authentic Deep-South BBQ, mouth-watering burgers to hand-stretched sourdough pizzas.
Click the link below to see our upcoming events

Get in touch
Telephone: 07748 434241
E-mail: pam@sportinghound.co.uk
Address: Bramble Hill Hotel
Bramshaw
Lyndhurst
SO43 7JG