We visited this lovely place in 2018 when we were staying in the area, and as we were recently there again we had to go back as it is a fantastic, friendly place to grab a drink and food. We stopped for lunch and received...a warm welcome and offered to choose a seat anywhere we wanted. As we had our dog with us, we sat towards the back. Very quickly we were offered drinks and we perused the Tapas menu. For us there was plentiful choice. We ordered 5 dishes to share, Farmhouse Pate, chutney, and toasted bread; Fried salt ‘n’ pepper calamari, garlic aioli; Boquerón’s, fresh anchovy fillets, sliced baguette, lemon & oil; Southern fried chicken fillets, sriracha sauce; Falafel with beetroot and humous. The food was so tasty I could of kept going, but knew I had had enough. A couple of pints of the local IPA and a coffee and lunch was delicious. I would drive the 1.5 hours from where I live to visit this place for a wonderful evening to sample their drinks and food any day. We will be back....More

We’ve been to the Cave a fair bit but felt compelled to write a review after a memorable evening on Friday. We were met at the door by a charming young gentleman who welcomed us and showed us to a table. The bar was buzzing...with a good number of smiling efficient staff who looked after us really well. Drinks and tapas were super too. It’s so nice to be offered another drink without having to hunt down a waiter or queue.More

We had the most amazing food and cocktails here. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. It has been a long time since I have been able to say that everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. I just wish we had found this...at the beginning of our holiday. I will be highly recommending this to any friends who visit the area. If you get the chance to go you will not be disappointed.More

Early light dinner. Had a few drinks and couple of Tapas each as visiting the area... ... lucky we don't live nearby as we would be regulars... Great food and drink selection. Very tasty. Good selection of drinks too.. all reasonbly priced. Comfortable with really...attentive, efficient and knowledgable staff... loved itMore

After a long drive from the midlands to the lovely sleepy town of Milford on sea, we descended on the cave! Met with smiles - we were not! As a group of family lads heading away for a weekend away, you can only imagine that...a few beers, some nice wine and a bit of banter was on the menu. Unfortunately the owner of the bar (who refused to give his name at first), decided that good vibes and fun was strictly prohibited in these parts. After rudely joining our table, pulling up a chair, with an embarrassing attempt to intimidate us, he asked the purpose of our trip. Clearly only locals are permitted to drink and spend money in this disappointing establishment and being a multiple pub owner myself, with the tough times the worlds been through, we’d of expected to be made welcome. It’s clear when you look at the body language of the staff that John (when he finally gave his name), likes to make his presence known as there was a nervous atmosphere from the off! Get yourself down the smugglers! Far more accommodating.More

Have visited The Cave for lunch several times now. Good variety on the menu including excellent tapas and sharing platters and a wide variety of drinks available, Staff are knowledgeable about the necessity for coeliacs to have a gluten free diet and gluten free bread...is also available. Great place!More

Delicious tapas in a very relaxed atmosphere, and dog friendly. Good choice of wines and beers also. We really enjoyed it.

Pleasant stop before dinner for a glass of wine - slightly quieter than previous visit ( was Sept) but still a go to when visiting Milford

Popped in in the off chance and it was very busy with a vibrant atmosphere. The staff were helpful and accommodating and the food itself was excellent. Lovely little tapas dishes and a bottle of red on holiday. It’s what makes working hard worthwhile!! Thank...you and keep it up!!More

What a charming bar... great staff who are really friendly and helpful. This place has an amazing atmosphere and a great selection of wines, beers and spirits. The decor is very trendy and they do fantastic tapas. Would strongly recommend. I was staying on a...campsite nearby and went here twice.More

While staying air B&B in Pennington the owners recommendation diary mentioned this local tapas bar. We rang early Friday evening to book a table but we’re advised to just turn up & will be accommodated which we were. On arrival it was very busy with...a great buzzy vibe, a member of staff Young handsome polite male greeted us as soon as we stepped in the door & found us a table, service was very quick & incredibly friendly, I asked for a sangria which wasn’t on the drinks menu, but the bar guy was happy to make this for me! Now I’ve had a fair few sangrias in various Spanish resorts & this was one of the best also the various tapas dishes we ordered, anchovies, prawns, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms , Spanish omelette were all incredibly tasty & piping hot This food was definitely on par with our local Authentic Spanish restaurant back home A great first meal out on our weekend away in New Forest Lovely friendly personable staff , very tasty hot food in a great atmospheric modern eclectic bar Would definitely return when in the area Thank you all!More

Called in here for a bite to eat at a lunchtime. Tapas was excellent and service from all staff was efficient and smiling.