Sir Walter Tyrrell is an independently owned pub based in Brook offering a log fire & local ales. It’s also dog friendly, & has a campsite. The pub boldly claim that people refer to it as “The Gem of the New Forest”, which we shall judge.

Whilst I struggle to believe that anyone calls Sir Walter Tyrrell a “gem” based on face value, Brook (where the pub is located) could be considered a gem of the New Forest. It’s close to lots of walks, has easy access to main roads, is near Lyndhurst & Furzey Gardens. If Sir Walter Tyrrell can match the understated reputation of its local village, we may be onto a winner.

We’re glad to welcome back Jake, who has mostly recovered from the injuries from the terrible Compass Inn. His presence has been missed.

1) How was the booze selection? 🥃

George says: “They don’t have Peroni.”

Neil says: “Half the drinks aren’t available!”

Chef says: “I only like one drink [referring to Estrella].”

2) How good were the chips? 🍟

Chef says: “A good sized portion. ”

Neil says: “They’re overdone [Jake disagrees] which is funny because there’s only one other customer eating.”

George says: “Look like Aunt Bessies. I like my chips crispy, so that’s a positive. I don’t like my chips chunky [they were chunky chips].”

Editors note: Jake pointed out that chunky chips are generally people’s preference, & that if George wants skinny fries he should remember this is a chip review not a fries review.

3) Cleanliness of the glasses 🍷

Jake says: “I don’t care.”

Editors note: I’m somewhat questioning why this is a category.

4) How good are the toilets? 💩

Jake says: “1; signs rubbed out, says ‘ents [referring to the “gentlemen” door sign]. 2; Door is in a weird place. 3; Depressing, I’d rather soil myself.”

5) How were the staff?👩‍🍳

George says: “What you expect from a local pub.”

Neil says: “Quite nice, but not fit.”

6) How was the venue? 🏚

Jake says: “Looks like someone’s nan’s house. Everyone’s dead nan resides in this location. Would you like to play connect 4?” [He’s referencing the games available]

Chef says: “What you’d expect from this kind of establishment.”

Neil says: “Have you looked at the state of the windows?”

7) Overall score 🍻

Chef: “It’s better in the summer.”

Jake says: “Pretty shit, innit. [George points out he scored it averagely] Oh extremely average then. Neil’s done his scale thinking it improves score reliability, but we continually disprove it.”

Neil says: “#MeToo.”
Editors note: This was likely in reference to how he felt violated by a set of hideous windows which we failed to take a photo of.

George says: “Not a gem of the New Forest, but the location is good & based on what Chef says it’d probably be a really nice place to get a pint in the summer. That being said, I wouldn’t choose to eat here & some significant improvements could be made to the interior.”

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Today’s unique fact: Estrella Galicia is not served at any other pub.