Ideal for those looking to add a little je ne c’est quoi to their New Forest experience, Blaireau’s Brasserie and bar is situated in the grounds of the Carey’s Manor Hotel and offers an authentic French twist on local New Forest produce. The staff work hard to insert a little Parisian luxury into your visit, while the chef cooks up dishes such as cod tempura and Barbary duck breast using only the freshest organic ingredients. From French classics to nouvelle cuisine, the meals are wholly dependent on the fresh goods of the local markets.

For an unforgettable dining experience join Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst for a choice of 3 exceptional dining experiences. The four star Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst integrates the hotel's overall food policy of using free-range, organic and local produce in all restaurants wherever possible. Located within the hotel grounds take your pick and choose between the hotels’ flagship restaurant, Cambium, Le Blaireau French Bar & Bistro and the Thai Zen Garden Restaurant.

It is also the home to the gorgeous Le Blaireau, their exuberant French brasserie, serving the very best Gallic dishes with enthusiasm in an authentic setting. Still at Careys, make time to pop into the newly refurbished Cambium Restaurant where the traditional dishes are interpreted with simplicity and flavour, and they also serve one of the biggest collections of English wine in the country.

There’s also a choice of three fantastic restaurants: modern-British cuisine with a New Forest twist at the Cambium restaurant, Le Blaireau (above) bringing the food and flavour of France with all the character of a Parisian Brasserie and the Zen Garden, with its authentic Thai flavours and opulent decor featuring bamboo and exotic fauna.

Situated on the grounds of Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, sample some of the best French cuisine in Hampshire at Le Blaireau. With a delicious menu inspired by regional French cooking, a selection of fine wines, and a vibrant informal atmosphere. Our expert staff are on hand to recommend the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

From quaint cafes and tearooms in Brockenhurst high street, to luxurious restaurants at the hotels dotted around the village, such as Le Blaireau at Careys Manor and Beresfords Restaurant at Balmer Lawn Hotel, as well as independent restaurants too, including plenty of pubs to head to as well in and surrounding the village.

Le Blaireau is the hotel’s traditional French brasserie-style restaurant, and the Zen Garden is connected to the spa. When in the spa restaurant, forget all other UK Thai restaurant experiences and approach this as an entirely new one. They serve some of the finest authentic and healthy Thai food.

An authentic French restaurant in the heart of Brockenhurst. Enjoy superb French cuisine including classics such as Duck Confit and Beef Bourguignon. Serving an extensive wine list, the restaurant is the perfect romantic spot or birthday celebration.

Other notable fine-dining options include Le Blaireau if you like French cuisine, and the Pig at Brockenhurst with its famous 25-mile menu. Wherever you eat, look out for foods with the New Forest Marque which is the ‘true sign of local produce’.

French food is still, in my humble opinion, untouchable in terms of simplicity and just they way they enjoy their food with a basket of bread, a gorgeous Bordeaux and the way they enjoy the social aspect of eating food.

We were meant to be Popping in to Carey's Manor today for coffee and a light bite but ended up having lunch in Le Blaireau after strolling through...