Le Blaireau is a French restaurant offering classic brasserie-style dining within the grounds of Careys Manor, bringing a taste of Parisian hospitality to the New Forest. Open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant suits everything from relaxed daytime meals to celebratory evenings and group occasions.
Set in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, Le Blaireau combines traditional French cooking with a warm, family-friendly approach. The menus balance comforting classics with refined dishes, supported by vegetarian and gluten-free options, alongside a dedicated children’s menu. A set lunch menu is available for those seeking something lighter, while the a la carte menu offers a broader look at French favourites.
Starters include French onion soup topped with cheese croutons, snails baked in garlic butter and mixed pickled beetroot served with salad leaves and blue cheese. Charcuterie boards showcase cured meats, pates, gherkins and baguette, while main courses range from pan-fried cod supreme with lobster cream sauce to grilled sirloin steak and vegetable-led dishes such as celeriac steak with madras curry and courgette tempura. Desserts stay true to French tradition, with creme brulee, mousse au chocolat and a selection of fromages rounding off the menu.
At lunchtime, diners can also enjoy classic bistro dishes such as croque monsieur, croque madame and minute steak with garlic butter, fries and salad leaves. The children’s menu features simple, well-loved options including garlic bread, grilled chicken fillets or battered fish goujons, followed by ice cream.
The interiors evoke a cosy French brasserie atmosphere, with a deep green colour scheme, rattan-style seating, white tablecloths and French-inspired artwork, creating an informal but polished setting. While the beautiful outdoor terrace is a great spot for al fresco dining during the warmer months.