Great central spot for travels to many other attractions in the area. Generous room, very clean. All interactions with staff members very positive & helpful. We had dinner on the Tuesday evening was an outstanding feature of our stay, best food we'd had in ages, the arancini was the best I've had anywhere, Lamb and sea bass cooked to perfection. The restaurant doesn't open for food in the evenings on Wednesday but we enjoyed the Mexican van that offered food on site, very fresh tasting, something different. Would definitely recommend to others in this charming part of the country.
Rachel B
Pleasant staff, not sure why the previous bad reviews. Bottle of Palmers 200 and a Good cocktail. Baked Camembert to start, all good. Kofta for main with paprika fries ok. Steak with chimichurri sauce (very very small amount, couldn’t taste it) and balsamic glaze with Parmesan and fries for me. Ok, nothing special if I’m honest. Good undercover dining area with relaxed atmosphere. £90 compared with dining at the Seaside Boarding House in Burton Bradstock for similar prices Id rather go there. I will be back when the Sunday roasts come back on the menu, will probably be better value.
Christine M
Fabulous food, great menu, would recommend unconditionally. Staff were extremely helpful and attentive.
62CRH
The owner and her staff provided an excellent level of hospitality from telephone booking, to meeting our dietary needs - the food is delicious - to lovely rooms and always being available to offer help and assistance in a warm, friendly manner without being intrusive. The food was some of the best that we have experienced. If we were coming to the area again this is the only hotel we would consider. Thank you all for a lovely few days …. you even arranged great weather for us!
Beverley D
We were holidaying close to the Ollerod and visited the restaurant on 20.07.23. We dined early at 5pm. I have applied some thought before writing this review. And would like to add that I eat out regularly with family and friends the best steak having been at Cafe Shore, Sandbanks in Dorset and the worst being at the Ollerod. At £28 the rib eye came with leaves and fries. It came to order, medium. However, it was lacking in colour, i.e no searing appeared to have been applied and therefore no flavour had been sealed in. ( I know it could not be possible but if I didn’t know better I would guess it had been baked). There was a flavour of garlic that was included in the description of the cooking process. However, there there was no seasoning and there was none available on the table or any other table. The evening was not a total loss my husband selected the lamb which he thoroughly enjoyed. The meal, two mains and two deserts (which we could not determine if they had been made or supplied) and three drinks came to £98
Scott R
Lovely building in a bit of a funny location. Didn't stay but had dinner on a Monday night and glad we booked. Busy for good reason. Best meal we had on our short trip to Dorset. Food really excellent and service to match. I told the owner carry this on and they would be up for a Rosette. When you get good food like this it just gives you a satisfied feeling. Well done!
samanthawC1508WT
What’s gone wrong? Very mediocre food, shame as we’ve always been fans even back to the bridge house days. Food, extremely substandard -gastro pub grub at its best. Wont be returning sadly, reception and serving staff wasn’t as we’ve previously experienced and breakfast was a let down.
mollybells1
First off want to say we have had so many great meals here since it became Ollerod. In the last few years though and especially last 6 months or so the food has really gone down hill. Menu is alot simpler but basics aren't done correctly. Lots of lovely bits like the rye sourdough has been replaced with bought in rubbish. Frozen fries with the very expensive steak is so dissapointing. Basic pub puddings like brownie and cheesecake have been poor too. Ended up leaving most the brownie last time as so dry. Really hope something changes as this use to be such a special treat.
Mike G
We stayed here for a week, so were able to try several dishes from the menu. A rump of lamb dish and a hake, mussels and tiger prawns dish were both excellent! Good quality ingredients, perfectly cooked. Clearly an experienced chef. Other dishes were good and the only problem were two rib eye steaks, which had too much gristle, but hopefully that was just a glitch. We had no problems with service - perhaps a little slow sometimes when they were busy, but it didn't trouble us. Staff were friendly and attentive. Surprised to find "gratuities" items on room bill - apparently a discretionary service charge that wasn't mentioned on the menu, but pointed it out and so I hope that will be addressed.
lonanon
The food was fantastic, we all enjoyed our meals. The setting comfy. Sadly the staff totally let this place down. No welcome when you arrive, and left waiting for 4 minutes with staff walking past ignoring us. Eventually our table was pointed out to us - we weren't shown to it. Between courses dirty plates and used cutlery were left lying on the table. No finger bowls with lobster course. No one asked if the food was ok at any point through the 3 courses. Numerous different servers served us and only one young man seemed genuine and polite - the rest were bored, uninterested and showed no genuine friendliness at all. Surprising for this area and a place attempting to be this standard. Maybe the good times have past for this place.
Walked into bar and music playing quite loud so asked for lunch with no music as we both have poor hearing and background music makes conversation difficult. Thus sat in Covid tent out the back as it was raining. Service was glacial - water had to be re requested. Mains were good especially risotto but had to ask for the listed mayo with the lobster. Eventually husband went to bar to ask for dessert menus as long wait to clear dishes. He ordered Baileys cheese cake and I asked for fondant brownie. He got a lemon meringue tartlet and my brownie was extremely bland and dry, certainly not fondant. Coffee did not arrive but by then had spent nearly 2 hours on a 2 course meal in a cold but quiet room, so we paid and left.
Guy W
David and Silvania treated us like kings/queens…listening and providing so much for our small family event. The Ollerod has great spaces, great garden, great food and great hosts.. I’d recommend you to get to experience their hospitality. I’m trying to encourage David to hoist a barrel on the bar or in the cellar for a rotating tap of real ale…maybe next time ? Thanks!!!!
anitarjay
We enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch there, sitting on the pretty terrace. The service was excellent, without being intrusive and the food was delicious. We will,definitely be returning.
willietaylor2014
Soooo good to have a menu that you don’t find everywhere else. Great selection of starter/sharing plates. Mains , pizza also on menu . We shared hummus and flatbread, charcuterie plate and sausage roll - good portions and presentation. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Devore and atmosphere really perfect.
O6091NTneilk
Very warm and welcoming. Well equipped bar and menu had good selection to choose from. Comfey seats and staff where always on hand. Great service and an excellent night out.
Great central spot for travels to many other attractions in the area. Generous room, very clean. All interactions with staff members very positive & helpful. We had dinner on the Tuesday evening was an outstanding feature of our stay, best food we'd had in ages, the arancini was the best I've had anywhere, Lamb and sea bass cooked to perfection. The restaurant doesn't open for food in the evenings on Wednesday but we enjoyed the Mexican van that offered food on site, very fresh tasting, something different. Would definitely recommend to others in this charming part of the country.
Pleasant staff, not sure why the previous bad reviews. Bottle of Palmers 200 and a Good cocktail. Baked Camembert to start, all good. Kofta for main with paprika fries ok. Steak with chimichurri sauce (very very small amount, couldn’t taste it) and balsamic glaze with Parmesan and fries for me. Ok, nothing special if I’m honest. Good undercover dining area with relaxed atmosphere. £90 compared with dining at the Seaside Boarding House in Burton Bradstock for similar prices Id rather go there. I will be back when the Sunday roasts come back on the menu, will probably be better value.
Fabulous food, great menu, would recommend unconditionally. Staff were extremely helpful and attentive.
The owner and her staff provided an excellent level of hospitality from telephone booking, to meeting our dietary needs - the food is delicious - to lovely rooms and always being available to offer help and assistance in a warm, friendly manner without being intrusive. The food was some of the best that we have experienced. If we were coming to the area again this is the only hotel we would consider. Thank you all for a lovely few days …. you even arranged great weather for us!
We were holidaying close to the Ollerod and visited the restaurant on 20.07.23. We dined early at 5pm. I have applied some thought before writing this review. And would like to add that I eat out regularly with family and friends the best steak having been at Cafe Shore, Sandbanks in Dorset and the worst being at the Ollerod. At £28 the rib eye came with leaves and fries. It came to order, medium. However, it was lacking in colour, i.e no searing appeared to have been applied and therefore no flavour had been sealed in. ( I know it could not be possible but if I didn’t know better I would guess it had been baked). There was a flavour of garlic that was included in the description of the cooking process. However, there there was no seasoning and there was none available on the table or any other table. The evening was not a total loss my husband selected the lamb which he thoroughly enjoyed. The meal, two mains and two deserts (which we could not determine if they had been made or supplied) and three drinks came to £98
Lovely building in a bit of a funny location. Didn't stay but had dinner on a Monday night and glad we booked. Busy for good reason. Best meal we had on our short trip to Dorset. Food really excellent and service to match. I told the owner carry this on and they would be up for a Rosette. When you get good food like this it just gives you a satisfied feeling. Well done!
What’s gone wrong? Very mediocre food, shame as we’ve always been fans even back to the bridge house days. Food, extremely substandard -gastro pub grub at its best. Wont be returning sadly, reception and serving staff wasn’t as we’ve previously experienced and breakfast was a let down.
First off want to say we have had so many great meals here since it became Ollerod. In the last few years though and especially last 6 months or so the food has really gone down hill. Menu is alot simpler but basics aren't done correctly. Lots of lovely bits like the rye sourdough has been replaced with bought in rubbish. Frozen fries with the very expensive steak is so dissapointing. Basic pub puddings like brownie and cheesecake have been poor too. Ended up leaving most the brownie last time as so dry. Really hope something changes as this use to be such a special treat.
We stayed here for a week, so were able to try several dishes from the menu. A rump of lamb dish and a hake, mussels and tiger prawns dish were both excellent! Good quality ingredients, perfectly cooked. Clearly an experienced chef. Other dishes were good and the only problem were two rib eye steaks, which had too much gristle, but hopefully that was just a glitch. We had no problems with service - perhaps a little slow sometimes when they were busy, but it didn't trouble us. Staff were friendly and attentive. Surprised to find "gratuities" items on room bill - apparently a discretionary service charge that wasn't mentioned on the menu, but pointed it out and so I hope that will be addressed.
The food was fantastic, we all enjoyed our meals. The setting comfy. Sadly the staff totally let this place down. No welcome when you arrive, and left waiting for 4 minutes with staff walking past ignoring us. Eventually our table was pointed out to us - we weren't shown to it. Between courses dirty plates and used cutlery were left lying on the table. No finger bowls with lobster course. No one asked if the food was ok at any point through the 3 courses. Numerous different servers served us and only one young man seemed genuine and polite - the rest were bored, uninterested and showed no genuine friendliness at all. Surprising for this area and a place attempting to be this standard. Maybe the good times have past for this place.
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Walked into bar and music playing quite loud so asked for lunch with no music as we both have poor hearing and background music makes conversation difficult. Thus sat in Covid tent out the back as it was raining. Service was glacial - water had to be re requested. Mains were good especially risotto but had to ask for the listed mayo with the lobster. Eventually husband went to bar to ask for dessert menus as long wait to clear dishes. He ordered Baileys cheese cake and I asked for fondant brownie. He got a lemon meringue tartlet and my brownie was extremely bland and dry, certainly not fondant. Coffee did not arrive but by then had spent nearly 2 hours on a 2 course meal in a cold but quiet room, so we paid and left.
David and Silvania treated us like kings/queens…listening and providing so much for our small family event. The Ollerod has great spaces, great garden, great food and great hosts.. I’d recommend you to get to experience their hospitality. I’m trying to encourage David to hoist a barrel on the bar or in the cellar for a rotating tap of real ale…maybe next time ? Thanks!!!!
We enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch there, sitting on the pretty terrace. The service was excellent, without being intrusive and the food was delicious. We will,definitely be returning.
Soooo good to have a menu that you don’t find everywhere else. Great selection of starter/sharing plates. Mains , pizza also on menu . We shared hummus and flatbread, charcuterie plate and sausage roll - good portions and presentation. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Devore and atmosphere really perfect.
Very warm and welcoming. Well equipped bar and menu had good selection to choose from. Comfey seats and staff where always on hand. Great service and an excellent night out.