The town's Marina development is one of the most thriving communities on the south coast, so it's no surprise to find that entrepreneurs have capitalised on its success. Whether you own a property in the area, or you're just mooring for a few days, there are some great restaurants in Hythe Marina to check out. For instance, you'll struggle to find better traditional British cuisine than at the Boathouse Hotel. At places like that, chefs take regional ingredients like duck or scallops and apply their skills to create some stunning dishes. Upmarket, comfortable, and boasting great views, these Marina eateries are fine places to dine.

You don't need to stay right next to the coast to find excellent Hythe restaurants. For one thing, there are some fantastic gastropubs on the town's doorstep that are just begging to be visited. Venues like the Forest Home cater for a varied crowd of holidaymakers to the New Forest and locals in the know, and specialise in using locally sourced ingredients in everything they make. When you want to get away from it all to a rustic beer garden for some hearty roast meat or filling veggie treats, these gastropub restaurants are real Hythehighlights.