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Modern and innovative plant based eatery offering vegan street food and cakes, including at least one nut-free cake per day. Sample dishes like jerk mushroom on toast, gnocchi, and apple crumble caramel tart. All food is made in house, never bought or pre-made. Relocated from Sunnyfield's Farm. Reported closed November 2023.
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The Retreat, A35, Southampton, England, BH23 7EF
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Last update on 27 Nov 2023 by TrevorWeeks
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53 Reviews
First Review by jab123
jah102
Points +36
Lovely vegan restaurant 🥰 - Edit
Really interesting menu here, nice atmosphere and location.
Read morePros: Innovative menu, Attentive service , Laid back atmosphere
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brides33
Points +120
Wonderful - Edit
Visited Offbeet for my birthday meal and I was very impressed with the food and cocktails. Everything was so delicious and creative. I really enjoyed that they made vegetables the main event rather than using lots of meat alternatives. I would definitely recommend Offbeet for a special occasion, it is well worth a visit. The staff were also amazing and made the dining experience very positive😄
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lovely staff
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vegotanuki
Points +1532
Absolutely beautiful - Edit
We came here for my birthday as ordinarily can’t justify the high prices, and it was lovely. The highlight was definitely the desserts, but we also just loved the general ambience of the restaurant. Mains were great but smaller than expected, especially for the money. What I also thought was really sweet is that they wrote me a birthday card!
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VeggieRay
Points +156
You will not find more beautiful vegan food anywhere - Edit
Pete is a magician with veg. The menu is so innovative! We had the tasting menu at new years and we didn’t know what we were getting but it was all a wonderfully tasty surprise. There is never any doubt at Offbeet, you just know the food is gonna be epic.
Read morePros: Complete trust that the food is epic, Delicious food
Cons: Pricey, definitely a special occasion sorta place, Miss the pizza nights they used to do, A bit of a drive from where they were before
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4269
Offbeat - Edit
Visited here for lunch with friends whilst holidaying in the area. I’m so pleased we did! It’s a beautiful venue, situated in a picturesque location with stunning countryside views. Although it is a fine dining establishment it had no air of pretentiousness, instead we were greeted by a welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Dog friendly too which was a plus for me. We all opted for mains, myself the gnocchi which was a taste sensation. Every element perfectly cooked and ingredients that balanced and paired with each other deliciously. I’m pretty sure I could eat that everyday! I would have no hesitation returning next time I’m in the area and in fact look forward to that very day.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-24
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AndrewVe
Points +97
Worth more than 5*s - Edit
A fantastic restaurant worth the 1 hour drive here and higher priced food. We are amazed by the consistant quality taste, theatrics, and top visuals provided every time. Every part of the dish is thoroughly thought out.
Read moreWe've since attended a cookery class here and loved it!
Pros: Quality beyond any other restaurant, No comparison near by , Fantastic menu
Cons: Expensive - but worth it.
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*Clare
Points +13
Amazing place! - Edit
What a fantastic restaurant! The food, drink and service were all impeccable. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful - we were celebrating an anniversary and the restaurant gave us a wonderful hand written card - it's these personal touches that set a restaurant apart from others! The food and drink were delicious, plenty of options. Knowing children and dogs are welcome means we'll definitely be returning with the rest of our family! Thankyou for such a wonderful evening.
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PMJ420
Points +150
Fine dining vegan style - Edit
It's an amazing vegan restaurant in the south with warm atmosphere. After the incredible starters and upon reading the main's descriptions, we didn't feel the mains met our expectations and left us thinking next time we'll try the other dishes, which was unfortunate but didn't put us off. Will come again for tapas & cocktails. Staff were great, left us a celebratory card on table. Awesome.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-02
Pros: Fine dining experience (gels, foams, tuiles etc!!), Awesome decor and pleasant environment with fire, Delicious starters and foccacia!
Cons: Mains didn't meet our expectations , £50 a head quite easy w/alcohol
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paulharhen
Points +1446
The Best Plant Based Restaurant in the BCP/New Forest area by far! - Edit
This was the best plant based restaurant experience that we have had since we arrived in Bournemouth over 3 years ago. A special occasion restaurant too. There is no plant based only restaurant like this in the BCP/New Forest area (Note this restaurant is NOT in Southampton. It is outside Christchurch). First of all, the ambiance is calm, understated, clean, modern and spacious. The background music is low enough to have a conversation, while still enabling privacy. The tables are well spaced. The restrooms are clean. Next, the staff are efficient, friendly, helpful and calmly professional. Thirdly, the pricing for the level of cuisine you get, represents excellent value for money. And finally, the food. What an experience in its own right. Each choice on the menu was an explosion of tastes and textures, beautifully presented. Each offering was multifaceted e.g. the Lebanese Potatoes, i.e. "A spice blend of over 8 spices, sour cream, pomegranate, mint and sultana". And it really was such a blend of tastes. And this was just a side/accompaniment. An amazing plant based restaurant!!.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-02
Pros: Freshly prepared , Variety and taste, Presentation and service
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QBella
Points +263
You have to try this place! - Edit
I was recommended to try this restaurant by someone on Happy Cow… so when I found myself staying in Highcliffe, only 8 minutes drive away I finally persuaded 2 friends to meet me here! Just wow. The location… the decor, the service…. Then there’s the food and drink which were out of this world. I’m a coeliac vegan so to be catered for so well and still want to go back to sample other delights is a rarity for me…. I love this place and will be back again, just amazing.
Read morePros: Inspired, creative menus for food and drinks , Fantastic setting, Instagramable , Great service by lovely staff
Cons: My stomach couldn’t fit the contents of the menu! , I had to leave after the meal , I don’t live close enough to eat here all the time
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DaisyBee
Points +349
Vegan fine dining at its finest - Edit
Beautifully presented innovative vegan food. Exciting flavours and creative plates. Great drinks menu too and gorgeous setting. The kale arancini was my favourite bit of the meal
Read morePros: Creative menu
Cons: Quite pricey
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VisitorM
Points +62
Vegan fine dining - Edit
Since Offbeet moved to their new location at The Retreat in the New Forest they have really upped their game. Their food has always been very good but now it is exceptional with unusual and intriguing flavour combinations. They set themselves really high standards and they achieve them. The decor has also been carefully planned to provide a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Very highly recommended.
Read morePros: Really inventive vegan food, Great flavours , Beautiful presentation
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Kesarum
Points +48
KNOCK KNOCK MICHELIN, YOU LISTENING?! GET YOURSELVES TO OFFBEET ASAP. - Edit
I own a recently opened plant-based eatery and ever since Chef Peter Axworthy unexpectedly visited my place, I had been desperate to allocate time to visit his restaurant. I finally did, and took two others with me.
Read moreWalking into the restaurant, for anyone who ventures into hospitality, it is like a mystical Palace. Every embellishment, be it macro or micro, has been meticulously executed to keep the guests' senses highly engaged throughout the duration of their stay.
We had drinks and nibbles to start: English Garden cocktail, popponcini peppers, Quitebait, mocktail harvest apple smash, hot chocolate, and matcha blend. The peppers were incredibly moreish and so flavourful. The lemon juice drizzle did so much to enhance the combination of the quitebait fritters with the dill-cucumber dip.
For starters we had the smoked Carrot lox, oyster mushroom scallops, and the tacos. For mains, woodland walk, fish cake and seitan cannon, with a side of focaccia bread all to share. For those who eat visually, Offbeet is a paradise. Hereinafter it's incredibly difficult to articulate the experience with never-before encountered flavours and textures without sounding flowery and incoherent. All I can say is that the ingenious use of traditional and modernist techniques, molecular gastronomy and clearly second-to-none emulation of non-veg provided us with a plethora of olfactory explosions...I felt taste receptors being activated I never knew were there. Where one would expect umami, it is definitely there.
We had both desserts to share. Wow. From the table mist to accompany 'A gift of chocolate' to the delicate and subtle variations in 'doughnut you love strawberries', they were decadent, 'nom nom' inducing culminations that truly delight every sense organ.
Finally, we retired to the bar sofa, where I sipped on a beautiful campfire old fashioned (best old fashioned I've ever had) and slowly nibbled on the famous 'bacon' nuts and Lebanese potatoes. A truly cosy wrap-up to an indellible sensory experience. Would give 1000/5 stars if I could. For those who say it is too far? No, it isn't. Not for this kinda cuisine.
Thank you Offbeet team for your delightful hosting, and thank you Chef for your creations of incomparable cullinary art. We so look forward to eating your next discoveries from your gastro-laboratory. Having eaten in a michelin star establishment, You definitely deserve that michelin star. Thank you again.
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kmarkova
Points +20
Most imaginative vegan food - Edit
I have been a vegan for 2 years. I visited Offbeet place on Thursday September 8. The whole experience was highly memorable. The ambiance was terrific, the food was of the highest quality.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Superb presentation, Great wine list
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Laverda981
Points +150
A wonderful experience - Edit
We’ve been meaning to visit for a while so were happy to call in for lunch today. What a wonderful experience we all had. The food was delicious and fresh, the staff were friendly and happy to help. The surroundings are lovely, bright, clean and stylish. We brought our dog in which I believe is a new thing (Rufus’ picture is on Instagram now). We will be back as soon as we can.
Read more24/05/19 - We have been here about five times now and we love it as much as we did the first time.
Visited again on 26/08/22:
Had another delicious meal at Offbeet. The restaurant is spacious and has a lovely atmosphere. The food is stunningly presented and the flavours and textures are amazing. The chef certainly likes to play with the diners mind - some dishes have aspects that defy the norm for taste and texture. That said, the surprises are all good. The price reflects the quality of the food and the sheer effort to create. Service was very good, attentive but not
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-23
Pros: Full plant based menu, Great selection of interesting options , Great surroundings
Cons: Prices reflect quality
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Sproutdancing
Points +272
Incredible quality of food!! - Edit
Food is always immaculate and atmosphere is lovely and clean.
Read moreI recommend this place to everyone!! 💕
Pros: Stunning food, Presentation is great , Clear quality
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coco3c
Points +452
Six stars! - Edit
Honestly cannot rate this venue highly enough. The food was creative, looked and tasted incredible.
Read moreLovely New Forest setting, zen vibes and professional yet friendly staff. One of the best meals you’ll eat.
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SebDennard
Points +149
Best food I've ever had - Edit
We have been here twice and absolutely loved it.
Read moreThere is an Airbnb on site so you can stay, and have a great breakfast in the cafe in the morning.
Staff are really friendly, cocktails and beers are great
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OReally
Points +47
Vegan fine dining - Edit
Certainly not somewhere I would go every month but a nice treat as it’s quite expensive.
Read moreLovely location, some of the flavour combos didn’t work for me personally but I would go back.
Nice to have a vegan fine dining option in the forest.
Cons: Expensive
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AllisonHill
Points +234
Excellent meal - Edit
The restaurant is big, light and airy. The decor is beautiful creating a lovely atmosphere. There is a good choice of vegan food and the standard of the food was excellent. It is dog friendly which is great. We will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Dog friendly , Lots of vegan options , Very good quality food
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KonradAdams
Points +135
Fresh tasting and beautifully presented - Edit
really well presented, beautifully fresh tasting vegan food at mid-range prices - adding up to excellent value. An extensive range of cakes is always a welcome bonus. Dogs welcome too. Staff are really friendly. Drove for nearly 2 hours to get here ... and would do so readily again.
Read moreUpdate: Dec 2021 - just paid our first visit to the new restaurant and all I can say is "Wow!". The ambience is great - really hits you when you first walk in, with a relaxing bar area. The food and flavours are of the highest quality - reasonably pricey, but you do get what you pay for. A place to satisfy your tastebuds, rather than your stomach. Apparently, if you are bringing a dog [we didn't this time, but asked], note it on your reservation so they can put you in a more appropriate area, although the place is really spacious. It seems they are re-opening the cookery school, and another venue in Southsea, in 2022
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-02
Pros: All vegan., great flavours, Dog friendly
Cons: Too remote!
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KateButterworth
Points +177
Amazing restaurant! - Edit
Beat vegan food we’ve ever eaten and we’ve eaten a LOT! It’s a stunning location, great drinks and service. It’s a must go to.
Read moreExcellent value for money for the quality and innovation. #Veganuary
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kje13
Points +26
Simply amazing - Edit
We have been visiting OffBeet for some time, from their cafe in Wickham, to their restaurant at Sunnyfields and have never been disappointed. We were devastated to learn they were leaving Sunnyfields, but made the trip to their new location this month and it was so worth it!
Read moreThe food was incredible, the cocktails were beautiful, the staff are so welcoming and the decor is level with some of the top restaurants in the country!
I would recommend OffBeet to vegans and non-vegans alike.
Pros: Beautiful setting, Amazing food, Reasonable prices
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Odradek
Points +26
Incredible and reasonably priced - Edit
Really amazing high end food - lots of thought and everything tasted excellent. We were amazed by how good value it is especially considering the level of the food. The atmosphere was lovely too.
Read morePros: Great high end option, Reasonably priced , All vegan
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Tofuandrice
Points +93
Amazing food - Edit
Very impressive place, cannot find fault
Read morePros: Great decor and atmosphere, Staff courteous and attentive, Food beautifully presented, delicious and good por
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Transgenic_fish
Points +112
Exquisite - Edit
My husband and I booked a table here for our anniversary and we agree they were the best meals we have both ever eaten. We are here on holiday and considering going back tomorrow!
Read moreNot the vastest of menus but with it all being vegan we were spoilt for choice, and I don't doubt everything on that menu would be delicious. Wish I could give it more stars ******!
Pros: Chef quality food, everything was delicious, Friendly waiting staff, Great atmosphere
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HilaryHubbard
Points +217
Best vegan restaurant in Hampshire - Edit
So sad they are leaving (have been made to leave!) the sunnyfield farm premises which is walking distance from my house. Will definitely be visiting when they open in their new new forest home. Great food and always welcoming (including the dog).
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