A lovely rural pub in a delightful location, and good food.
Benazir Shareef
Beautiful pub with amazing food. The owners were such lovely people as well. We had really nice beef brisket pies. Stunning view in the garden as well. Highly recommend!
Tom St Aubyn
Delicious lunch and lovely service. Great ping of otter too.
Richard
Lovely friendly little pub with good food , stayed overnight in my motor home.
Terry Bright
We met friends here for Sunday lunch. On a cold and damp November day, the log burners were lit but having trouble taking the chill off the room but the welcome was warm, the ale well kept and the food was excellent.
Such a fantastic country pub in a lovely location, with beautiful views!We stayed for 3 nights in September, the room was great, and the food was spot on. Loads of choice, local ingredients, and the Sunday roast was one of the best I’ve had.They had live music on Saturday night and gorgeous heated garden pods, making it a great place to come back to in the evening after a day exploring Dorset.The staff and owners were super friendly and welcoming, especially Henry the dog. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area, and that’s if you don’t stay here, which I would highly recommend.Food & drinks: Great menu, really tasty.
Kerry Vennall
We did our maiden trip in our campervan here and it was amazing ,food was great ,live music was great ,staff were very friendly, and we made lovely
Derrick Dyas
Interesting history and nice food.Great service by the owners.Food & drinks: Brisket burger really nice
G Davis
Went there twice on short holiday in Dorset. First time just for a drink and to admire the views- the location is idyllic and the garden lovely. They have a good selection of local ciders and proper beers (Otter and Cerne Abbas). We went back for Sunday lunch. Lovely tender roast beef with Yorkshires for me. My wife had the turkey which was also excellent. It’s traditional inside which I like (apart from the low door when you enter from the garden!). I gather it’s independently owned and run by a husband and wife who are friendly and ‘on it’. Very good pub!
Went there twice on short holiday in Dorset. First time just for a drink and to admire the views- the location is idyllic and the garden lovely. They have a good selection of local ciders and proper beers (Otter and Cerne Abbas). We went back for Sunday lunch. Lovely tender roast beef with Yorkshires for me. My wife had the turkey which was also excellent. It’s traditional inside which I like (apart from the low door when you enter from the garden!). I gather it’s independently owned and run by a husband and wife who are friendly and ‘on it’. Very good pub!
ACork77
This historic pub has a beautiful garden with sweeping views. The landlords were great hosts and made us feel really welcome. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we especially loved the house smoked meats. Will definitely visit this little gem again and highly recommend.
Michael Sherwood
Sunday roast. The quality of the roast was excellent, with seasonal vegetables and hot roast potatoes. The bar staff were friendly and helpful, and the food service staff smiled.The Sun shone and we ate out in the garden.Recommended.
Graham Bucknell
Disappointed for the moneyWe had high hopes visiting with the family for the food, as the pub itself was charming. The beers and ciders were delightful, but we were disappointed by the food quality. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor, only having a hint of mustard. The brisket 'burger' was tough and should be labeled as a sandwich instead. The kids' food was passable, though the Mac and cheese was tasteless once more. It's worth noting that my wife, who worked in the restaurant sector and even conducted Mac and Cheese research for her previous company, found the dish completely off. Listen to your staff, who also voiced the same opinion about the Mac and cheese. To the chef: while experimentation is great, nailing the basics is crucial. Brisket should be tenderized through mincing for texture. We appreciated the chef's apology for the experience.
grahambL6746FN
We had high hopes visiting with the family for the food, as the pub itself was charming. The beers and ciders were delightful, but we were disappointed by the food quality. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor, only having a hint of mustard. The brisket 'burger' was tough and should be labeled as a sandwich instead. The kids' food was passable, though the Mac and cheese was tasteless once more. It's worth noting that my wife, who worked in the restaurant sector and even conducted Mac and Cheese research for her previous company, found the dish completely off. Listen to your staff, who also voiced the same opinion about the Mac and cheese. To the chef: while experimentation is great, nailing the basics is crucial. Brisket should be tenderized through mincing for texture. We appreciated the chef's apology for the experience.
A lovely rural pub in a delightful location, and good food.
Beautiful pub with amazing food. The owners were such lovely people as well. We had really nice beef brisket pies. Stunning view in the garden as well. Highly recommend!
Delicious lunch and lovely service. Great ping of otter too.
Lovely friendly little pub with good food , stayed overnight in my motor home.
We met friends here for Sunday lunch. On a cold and damp November day, the log burners were lit but having trouble taking the chill off the room but the welcome was warm, the ale well kept and the food was excellent.
Excellent Sunday lunch, delicious food. Warm friendly welcome.
Such a fantastic country pub in a lovely location, with beautiful views!We stayed for 3 nights in September, the room was great, and the food was spot on. Loads of choice, local ingredients, and the Sunday roast was one of the best I’ve had.They had live music on Saturday night and gorgeous heated garden pods, making it a great place to come back to in the evening after a day exploring Dorset.The staff and owners were super friendly and welcoming, especially Henry the dog. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area, and that’s if you don’t stay here, which I would highly recommend.Food & drinks: Great menu, really tasty.
We did our maiden trip in our campervan here and it was amazing ,food was great ,live music was great ,staff were very friendly, and we made lovely
Interesting history and nice food.Great service by the owners.Food & drinks: Brisket burger really nice
Went there twice on short holiday in Dorset. First time just for a drink and to admire the views- the location is idyllic and the garden lovely. They have a good selection of local ciders and proper beers (Otter and Cerne Abbas). We went back for Sunday lunch. Lovely tender roast beef with Yorkshires for me. My wife had the turkey which was also excellent. It’s traditional inside which I like (apart from the low door when you enter from the garden!). I gather it’s independently owned and run by a husband and wife who are friendly and ‘on it’. Very good pub!
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Went there twice on short holiday in Dorset. First time just for a drink and to admire the views- the location is idyllic and the garden lovely. They have a good selection of local ciders and proper beers (Otter and Cerne Abbas). We went back for Sunday lunch. Lovely tender roast beef with Yorkshires for me. My wife had the turkey which was also excellent. It’s traditional inside which I like (apart from the low door when you enter from the garden!). I gather it’s independently owned and run by a husband and wife who are friendly and ‘on it’. Very good pub!
This historic pub has a beautiful garden with sweeping views. The landlords were great hosts and made us feel really welcome. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we especially loved the house smoked meats. Will definitely visit this little gem again and highly recommend.
Sunday roast. The quality of the roast was excellent, with seasonal vegetables and hot roast potatoes. The bar staff were friendly and helpful, and the food service staff smiled.The Sun shone and we ate out in the garden.Recommended.
Disappointed for the moneyWe had high hopes visiting with the family for the food, as the pub itself was charming. The beers and ciders were delightful, but we were disappointed by the food quality. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor, only having a hint of mustard. The brisket 'burger' was tough and should be labeled as a sandwich instead. The kids' food was passable, though the Mac and cheese was tasteless once more. It's worth noting that my wife, who worked in the restaurant sector and even conducted Mac and Cheese research for her previous company, found the dish completely off. Listen to your staff, who also voiced the same opinion about the Mac and cheese. To the chef: while experimentation is great, nailing the basics is crucial. Brisket should be tenderized through mincing for texture. We appreciated the chef's apology for the experience.
We had high hopes visiting with the family for the food, as the pub itself was charming. The beers and ciders were delightful, but we were disappointed by the food quality. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor, only having a hint of mustard. The brisket 'burger' was tough and should be labeled as a sandwich instead. The kids' food was passable, though the Mac and cheese was tasteless once more. It's worth noting that my wife, who worked in the restaurant sector and even conducted Mac and Cheese research for her previous company, found the dish completely off. Listen to your staff, who also voiced the same opinion about the Mac and cheese. To the chef: while experimentation is great, nailing the basics is crucial. Brisket should be tenderized through mincing for texture. We appreciated the chef's apology for the experience.