17th Century Thatched Country Pub with Riverside Dining

WELCOME TO THE WOOLPACK

Situated on the riverside of Sopley Brook (in the middle of the Village of Sopley mentioned in the Doomsday Book) the historical pub has an incredible ambience of a classic country inn.

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Why Visit Us

Fresh Food

Homemade Food served All Day Every Day
All Food freshly prepared on the premises
Locally sourced where possible
Seasonal menu
Daily Specials

Quality Ales & Drinks

Great selection of local Real Ales
3 lagers and 2 ciders
Stunning Wine List
Fantastic choice of soft drinks

Dog Friendly

We welcome all dogs in the bar and restaurant
Free dog treats
Walking distance to beautiful countryside, river walks, forest and views

Excellent Location

Stunning river walks nearby
Easily accessible as perfectly located in between Ringwood and Christchurch
Ideally situated to explore the whole of The New Forest

Beer Garden

Spacious and stunning Beer Garden in 2 areas
Patio area with outdoor sofas
Medium and large benches with parasols in the main garden
Overlooking the river

Welcome

We have put together an outstanding welcoming team to offer great customer service
We will be open all day every day for food and drinks.
Always ask our friendly staff if we can help you with any questions you may have

Riverside Dining

Riverside Dinning

Overlooking the riverside of Sopley Brook

Sunday Roasts

Fantastic Sunday Roasts

At least 3 meats and a vegetarian option
Yorkshire Pudding, chipolata and stuffing on all dishes
Smaller plates available
Served from 12 noon to 9pm (subject to availability)
Choice of more vegetable sides

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Our Food

All our food is made fresh, on the premises by our very talented Chefs. We locally source all our ingredients where possible.

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Pub News

Ghost Stories

The Woolpack Sopley2026-03-12T00:35:19+00:00March 12th, 2026|

The Woolpack Inn is said in local stories to be haunted. Common tales include: A phantom coach sometimes heard arriving outside the inn late at night, believed to date from its days as [...]

The Woolpack

The Woolpack Sopley2026-03-10T22:08:11+00:00March 10th, 2026|

Why it’s called “The Woolpack” The name relates to the sheep and wool trade in the area. One explanation linked specifically to Sopley is that a local clergyman, Rev. James Willis, was a major sheep [...]