A traditional country pub serving authentic Nepalese cuisine alongside classic British favourites, nestled in the peaceful village of Damerham.

Sunday roast with roast meat, vegetables and trimmings on a table by the garden window at The Compasses Inn, Damerham

From local farm, lake,
and kitchen garden to plate

Discover a menu that celebrates the best of both worlds. From authentic Nepalese specialities to classic British pub favourites, our chefs make the most of fresh, seasonal ingredients, many sourced from local farms, fisheries and nearby producers.

Room key on a driftwood fob engraved The Compasses Inn, on a wooden table

Stay with us

After enjoying authentic Nepalese cuisine, classic British favourites and a drink by the fire or in the garden, there's no need to rush home. Stay the night and make the most of everything Damerham, the New Forest and Cranborne Chase have to offer.

Cricketers relaxing in chairs watching a village cricket match on Damerham cricket pitch beside the pub garden

Experience a thriving, eclectic local community

Make new friends at a gig in our bar, play pub games with the locals, enjoy a lazy Sunday watching the cricket from our garden, or buy crafts & produce from the villagers.

Wooden garden gate opening onto the sunny beer garden with picnic benches at The Compasses Inn

Adventure starts just beyond the garden gate.

Step into miles of walking and cycling routes, discover hidden villages, ancient woodland and wildlife-rich landscapes, or venture a little further to Stonehenge, Salisbury and the Jurassic Coast. However you choose to explore, it all begins here.

Stay, explore and make yourself at home.