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Nº 140 in 227 in North Dorset

Nº 36 of 58 Other cuisines in North Dorset

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We booked late one night to stay as we were collecting a vehicle near hotel ,we had a great reception and we were looked after like family . We were grateful for accommodating us at short notice ,we will return and were very happy to have been looked after by Barry and team ,thank you Barry , service, accommodation and breakfast was 5star and Daisy our special Bullydog.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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DOUG S . 2024-09-17

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Friendly staff, quick service, simple un fussy, but yummy hot food. Good choice on the standard menu plus great specials. Catered for friend who is Coeliac with no problems. I'll be going again.

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Anna . 2024-09-09

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Great pub. Fabulous food, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area. Lovely walks in all directions from the pub, particularly on the railway and Piddle Wood.

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sha56sha56 . 2024-09-06

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After being let down by agoda, fiddleford inn had a spare room and took us in for the night and what a lucky find it was! Fabulous hospitality, great food and a huge comfortable room. Nice area out in the countryside. A real gem!

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Matt M . 2024-07-21

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We had a delightful stay at The Fiddleford Inn. We'd had lunch there before, passing through the area. We were so impressed with staff/restaurant that we chose to stay there 2 nights as a Dorset break. Our room was up to 4⭐️ standard. Barrie, Landlord cooked us a great breakfast, his hospitality was exceptional. Would definitely recommend this Inn.

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sandra d . 2024-07-21

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The highlight was the fabulously comfortable beds and bedrooms. Lovely freshly prepared breakfast along with fruit, yoghurt and cereals cooked and served by Llze and Barrie made us feel special. We stayed as an adult family group while attending a wedding nearby. The care and attention Llze and Barry took to make sure we were happy was appreciated. They were very busy over the weekend and although we asked for the missing plug adapter for the coffee machine to be replaced, it got forgotten. Llze was soo apologetic, I felt sorry for her! Such is human nature and the demands of a busy pub/restaurant.😳😀👏

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Cyril M . 2024-06-30

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Really do not use the ketchup, it actually exploded over my white top and head, hair and face - I was told I wasn’t the first person this has happened to. Clearly one of their members of staff is messing with the bottles as the liquid that exploded was more orange than ketchup and it was fizzy. This sounds like a joke but really steer clear of this pub. Quite a few members of staff came to have a look and even the chef came out too. I did not create a fuss, as I am no Karen and reading this it does sound hilarious. Except popping out with my family and ending up looking an idiot wasn’t on the menu. They did take the drinks off the bill as an apology (wow 3 diet cokes and a shandy!!). Why can’t they just use sachets for the condiments instead? It’s not really rocket science. Before that the service was slow and it had the ambience of a great auntie’s wake being held in a 70s throwback carpet filled nightmare

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Mrs JLW . 2024-06-29

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My friend and I met up here to have lunch, I was looking forward to going as I had never been but my friend had and said the food wasn't anything special but putting that aside I decided I wanted to see for myself if things may have changed since my friend last came. The waitresses were very attentive and we were shown our table which I had already booked in advance. Our drinks were brought to us in timely fashion and our order was taken, my friend ordered Crab Cakes and a pot of tea and I ordered a pint of Abbot Ale and Beef Lasagne. Our food arrived in a reasonable time frame and we began to eat our lunch, all was well until I had just about finished my lasagne when I found a pube like hair at the bottom of the dish, I notified the waitress and she agreed it was human hair, feeling embarrassed at this discovery she asked what I'd like done about it, I asked her what the pubs policy is for instances like this, she went away and spoke to a senior waitress after coming back she said 'we'll knock the pot of tea of your bill'. Slightly bemused I waited for the bill to arrive and I had been charged for the contaminated lasagne! shocked at this I told the senior waitress that I didn't think I should be paying for it as it contained a human hair! Enter the manager, 'have you got a photograph of this hair then?', well no! "where's your plate" grunted the manager, "its in the kitchen" replied the junior waitress! " How do you know its a human hair"(manager) "because it looked like a pube"(me), "are you suggesting my chef cooks in the nude?"(manager), "now your just being silly"(me). By this time the customers that were in the pub and some were eating had over heard this exchange and decided to take the Lasagne of the bill....and rightly so! Unfortunately I have no photo's of the offending human hair, but the waitress verified in front of the manager that there was one! We were absolutely flabbergasted that this "manager" would stand in his bar arguing with customers about their short comings! I can now understand my friends original point of view.

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Nigel C . 2024-06-10

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Barrie and Ilze could not have done more to improve the experience!! We stayed for 1 night but wish we’d stayed longer. All 4 of the rooms are spacious and include tea and coffee making facilities. Bottled water is provided and all rooms come with en suite facilities that include both bath and shower. An ample supply of towels is provided. We shall definitely return later in the year.

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72mcs . 2024-02-18

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We spent our friend's birthday weekend here, and had a marvellous time. Rooms beautifully appointed and comfortable, food excellent. Hosts Barry and llse couldn't do enough for us. Even ran members of our party back to Sturminster Newton both nights. We left feeling we were leaving friends behind. Thank you to all staff for making it such a lovely occasion. Hope to see you in the summer.

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512sallyanneb . 2024-01-13

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Wow! I wish this was my local! We were staying locally and booked in advance advising that two of our six had physical disabilities. From the start we were made so welcome. Ramps were there for a wheelchair and our table was well lit for our friend with limited sight. The menu was as stated on the website and the specials were excellent - we tried the sea bass and the individual chicken pies. Our prawn cocktails were lovely and the local trout pate was delicious. The fish and chips and the Mediterranean tart went down well. We also gave a big thumbs up to the bread and really nicely cooked chips and veg. The portions were generous and we didn’t have room for anything other than icecream. A big thank you to Barry and his team. We will certainly return again when in this area.

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Jane E . 2023-12-02

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Just back from a lovely Lunch at The Fiddleford Inn. Staff were on top form and also a lovely welcome from the landlord Barrie and landlady Ilze. I have not been for a while but was nice to be recognised. Sunday roasts were impeccably put together and tasted delicious. Nothing was too much trouble and all staff for attentive but not OTT. Relaxed, genuine and happy. It really was a lovely way to spend celebrating family birthdays. Thank you to all the staff for a top notch meal and hospitality. 10/10!!

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Tim W . 2023-11-19

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This is definitely a 'local' pub with a friendly and witty management. All have sense of humour. There is a choice of 7 main special courses and that was on a Tuesday. There is a log fire which heats the front and rear parts of the pub. My beef bourgeon was not well cooked and lots of gristle. I should have sent it back but it was edible so I soldered through. Three main courses, three sweet courses a coffee and a bottle of wine came to £89 I would revisit. There were a number of local characters in the bar area making jokes at eah other's expense. That was entertaining.

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Brian-Snellgrove . 2023-11-14

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Excellent quick lunch, proper door step sandwiches !!... Lovely to see the pub so busy on a Monday lunchtime with both drinkers and diners🙂

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Sarah B . 2023-10-23

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Really fancied a roast after a busy morning and I'm so glad we called in here reasonably priced and the roast potatoes were some of the best I've had for a long time the lamb and other veg were delicious as well

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329myral . 2023-10-22

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We went in the garden for our lunch. There was a busy /noisy road running alongside. Fabulous chips with tuna / mayo sandwich. The bread seemed a bit stale around the edges (or dry) which was a shame as the rest of it was nice. Waitress bought out the food and then suggested we could go inside the pub to pick up whatever sauces we wanted. I personally thought she should have asked us what we wanted and brought it out for us. Bit lazy. Don't think we'd go back if we were in the area as no excuse for the bread

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T4689IWcatherineg . 2023-09-20

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Spontaneous lunch time visit for my husband and I. Lovely warm welcome, sandwiches freshly made to order with good quality ingredients and nice service. They are a busy pub which is a great sign, if you have to wait a wee while, it is so worth it! Good pubs deserve patience, they do the very best that they can! We loved it.

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Kirsty W . 2023-09-17

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The welcome and service could not have been more friendly. The menu was interesting and appealing, with plenty of things I wanted to eat. Starters (salt and pepper squid for me and scallops with black pudding and pea purée for my wife) were exceptional. For main I had chicken kebab with slaw, chips and salad, which was superb. My side order of onion rings was disappointingly oily. My wife’s beetroot and goat cheese salad was unfortunately not a success. Wine was delicious and it was all very reasonably priced. We will certainly be going back.

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CoupeColonel . 2023-09-13

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I met a friend for lunch on Thursday 7th September, it was a warm, sunny day so we ate in the garden. We ordered a round of sandwichs each but were told these would take at least half an hour. By the time they eventually arrived up it was nearer 35 minutes. The sandwiches themselves were quite good but having to wait that long is wholly unacceptable. Therefore my advice to those heading towards The Fiddleford Inn for lunch, is to allow plenty of time as service is at best unhurried.

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Hugh S . 2023-09-10

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If i cold give 10 stars I would. 8 of us there for 2 nights - funeral nearby sadly . Barry, wife and team were amazing ! Nothing too much trouble . Rooms perfect . Breakfast was all you could want and they accommodated 10 of us both nights with great food and no fuss. 100% recommend this place Thank you

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Judivipers . 2023-09-01

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We understand that the regular chef had not turned up and that the owner prepared our meals.As a consequence we had quite a long wait for the soup and steaks.However the end result for both dishes was very satisfactory. The ambiance was pleasant and the staff were very friendly .

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DOUGLAS C . 2023-07-31

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Really lovely place to stay staff where so welcoming and helpful, they made sure we had everything we needed stayed over for 2 nights to go to a wedding with the family. We had a breakfast (included each morning) which was amazing toast and cereal to start with and then a cooked English breakfast which was ordered to our liking. rooms where super clean and the beds where so comfy. We had a lady called Louise looking after us she was so kind and helpful such a lovely atmosphere would highly recommend.

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louise88leela . 2023-07-13

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Stayed at the fiddleford for 2 nights with the family for a wedding, can’t thank the staff enough fantastic and so helpful all weekend cheers guys would 100% stay again

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Fearless11475114689 . 2023-07-09

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Would highly recommend. Stayed for the weekend all the staff very helpful food was excellent thanks for all your help guys cheers

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121philiph . 2023-07-09

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Stopped by chance at the Fiddleford in on the way back from Stourhead to Bournemouth for a spot of lunch. Glad we did, had a lovely Sunday lunch. Staff were excellent, friendly and very accommodating. Lovely food, five different fresh veg, choice of three meats lashings of lovely gravy. Then to top it off had a lemon and lime posset - divine! Thanks to all.

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geo13rge . 2023-07-02

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While exploring the area, we stumbled across this lovely pub and enjoyed a tasty meal in comfortable surroundings. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and it was an extra treat to be able to bring our dogs in while we ate. Local eggs were on sale at the bar too. We'll definitely be visiting again before the end of our holiday.

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Gillyk65 . 2023-06-28

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Terrific people, just very helpful. Nice clean room, good food and pleasant surroundings, terrific beer garden too.

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gwtwbiz . 2023-06-26

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We appreciated the excellent food and good service when they were really busy. Sat outside on picnic tables and had meals served to us. Very friendly staff.

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Steve R . 2023-06-07

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Booked a table for my wife and friend for Sunday lunch for 130pm they arrived on time at 130 was told they would have to wait for the table to be cleared So after 10 minutes they were shown to the table given the menu...

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Dave M . 2023-06-05

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My boyfriend and I had lunch at this beautiful pub yesterday. The staff were amazing and very friendly. At the time I mentioned to my boyfriend who was having his birthday lunch that this might be the best fish and chips I have ever had...

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Laura B . 2023-05-23

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We called in at 2pm on Sunday completely unplanned, hoping there may be a chance of a table. The pub was packed and buzzing and we thought we may be turned away but no, the staff were friendly and helpful and quickly found us a...

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Linsey O . 2023-05-01

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Friendly welcome, nice atmosphere and a fabulous Sunday lunch. We’ve been twice recently and had great food and good service both times. Also good selection of local beer. We need more pubs like this! Thanks Barry and the Fiddleford crew!

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lucylocket69 . 2023-03-20

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Great food and excellent service. The Sunday lunch was the best I have had for ages. Their accommodation is great too - roomy, light, clean. They are also very dog-friendly and there are great walks really close by.

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470bridgetr . 2023-03-02

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The staff were amazing, the food was excellent, the pub is cosy and the overall experience was great. We visited as a group of 15 and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for hosting Screwfix Sturminster 2022 Christmas Party 🥳

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hollyhew1994 . 2022-12-11

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We booked into the Fiddleford with 11 family members for Sunday lunch. From the time we arrived to the time we left, the staff were fantastic. We all had roast dinners apart from 1, who had dietary needs and it was exceptional. The quality of...

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adamdH8197VS . 2022-12-04

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Fabulous Christmas meal for 9, food was exceptional, staff couldn’t have been more friendly or accommodating, We will be back!

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Getaway395312 . 2022-12-03

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W. I. Christmas Lunch. Wonderful food with all the trimmings, so tasty. Attentive service and very reasonably priced. Everyone enjoyed their meal with no complaints. If you want an excellent meal this is the place to go.

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Heather J . 2022-11-29

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Really tasty food in this characterful inn. All the staff were brilliant - friendly, helpful & kind. If you’re passing by, do yourselves a favour and make the stop. You won’t be sorry. I believe they also do accommodation - which I’m sure will be...

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Max200477 . 2022-11-13

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Excellent Sunday lunch - all dishes were home cooked and delicious. Dog friendly, excellent service and good value too.

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R8999XKlisaj . 2022-11-06

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Amazing!!!! Barrie the landlord and staff went above and beyond for myself and my dad. We had two nights there with breakfast and evening meals. The food was was great and very good value for money. All the locals made us welcome and the staff...

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anthonywD207DB . 2022-10-26

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Honest food, great value and brilliant service! Visited with family and dog, food came out quickly and was piping hot and good quality. Staff were attentive, but not overly so, and we felt looked after. Nice selection of local ales and lagers. Really enjoyed the...

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Maps800199 . 2022-08-12

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Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms. Welcoming and friendly owners. Stunning setting, great food and wonderful atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will stay again.

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darrenv418 . 2022-08-10

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Lovely lunch with our family. Excellent, friendly and very accommodating service. Our food was was perfect…looking forward to returning, Many thanks

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Charlie6518 . 2022-07-31

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Barry and the team looked after 4 of us really well. Rooms are super and breakfast great. Barry even took us to a local restaurant, great chap!

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O9982TBdavidm . 2022-06-28

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We visited as a family of 7. Booking and arrival fine. Drinks order was received and all good. Then it went downhill! Menu had been shortened from that on website and none of the meals we wanted were available. My husband and i ordered well...

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Carlan53 . 2022-04-30

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Decided to look for a pub lunch as we were in the area. The reviews of The Fiddleford Inn encouraged our visit and we weren’t disappointed. We both ordered Ploughman’s Lunches and drank Gritchie Pale Ale. It was exactly what we wanted; the Ploughman’s was...

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Marig29 . 2022-04-20

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We stopped here for Sunday lunch, and we were greeted by a very friendly waitress called Millie, who was most attentive throughout our meal. Good choice of food on the menu, with generous tasty portions. We enjoyed our meal so much that we stayed for...

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MC_kai_JC . 2022-04-10

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This pub is just how a pub should be. Great food, a lovely range of well kept ales and all with a friendly, attentive service. Some local characters too!

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Sharps1959 . 2022-04-09

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Stayed for 3 nights in this family friendly pub with B&B. Barrie & Ilsa, the hosts, made us feel so welcome & nothing was too much trouble! Rooms were clean and spacious, excellent food, friendly & relaxing atmosphere. A perfect place for visiting the area....

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heatherskel2n . 2022-02-26

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Visited 3rd Dec for a Christmas lunch, Barrie and his team made us so welcome, the service and food were a solid 10/10!! Lovely pub with great staff, food was delicious, would highly recommend to anybody wanting a lovely meal or drink in a beautiful...

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Mobile30471259464 . 2021-12-03

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Good quality, unpretnetious pub food at a very reasonable price. Firmly recommended (especially if you are in Sturminster Newton in November on a Monday evening!)

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Hurricane2C . 2021-11-18

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Visited the Fiddleford Inn Dorset today. We had a fabulous meal there. Brilliant serves. Unfortunately we forgot to leave our lovely waiter a tip so will have to return soon

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S3355GTlynnd . 2021-11-08

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We stumbled across this pub while on a walk around Sturminster Newton and we were pleased we did. The host (the spitting image of Tom Kerridge!) was very welcoming when we first came across it late one Sunday morning when we had coffee. We then...

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Cumbrianhomeandaway . 2021-10-12

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Pending review Amazing pub and B&B! We had a lovely stay at the inn. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom and toiletries were perfect. The breakfast was tailored to suit our timings. We stayed due to a move to the area and...

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Charlie6518 . 2021-10-10

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Booked for a Sunday Roast and wasn’t disappointed excellent food Will definitely be booking again .Really friendly pub and dog friendly.

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nigelg632017 . 2021-10-03

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Absolutely amazing little country pub! We were staying next door in the bell tents and booked here for dinner. We were greeted at the door by the landlord who couldn’t have made us feel more welcome. The food is what we would describe as good...

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Jimjam687 . 2021-10-03

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A great lunchtime find. Nice sunny garden adequately spaced given the current COVID situation, super quick food service and a good selection of local brews. We had some excellent squid rings followed by the best fish finger sandwich with some thick groove cut chips, which...

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Simon N . 2021-09-27

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I was greeted with a broad smile from the young barman and served by the equally charming waitress Jazz! A great pint in a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere!

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Nigel C . 2021-09-26

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After a morning walk we stopped here for Sunday lunch and it was about the best I have ever had and I am something of a Sunday Lunch specialist. Excellent meat, six vegetables and great gravy. Perfect.

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reviewermanSomerset . 2021-09-12

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Good old fashioned pub grub. Good range of traditional classics. Food was decent. Sadly front of house let themselves down. Plenty of staff but not focused on service. Only a handful of tables yet 2 tables including ourselves waited over 30 mins for the bill...

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939grahamn . 2021-09-11

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We arranged to have lunch with our friends, this pub being half way for both couples us from Poole and them from Wincanton, the service we received was excellent,polite and friendly, the bartender offered a sample of beer to help with my choice,now the food...

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rookiesPooleDorset . 2021-09-03

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Stayed here for 2 nights to attend a nearby wedding. The rooms are amazing and really nicely maintained and the staff were excellent, nothing was ever too much trouble and they all made time to chat to us to see how we were etc. Every...

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Snogger86 . 2021-09-03

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We stopped here for a spontaneous lunch and had a very pleasant experience. The sandwiches were delicious, the fish finger one especially - maybe the best fish fingers we’ve ever had! Staff were warm and friendly, toilets were very clean and we felt suitable COVID...

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Jessica M . 2021-08-27

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Stopped here for an overnight stay heading home from Weymouth.....Rooms were spotless, airy & modern. The family room was very spacious with a huge bathroom, & other guests in our party were more than happy with their double rooms. The restaurant was very cosy, food...

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leannehE4982XE . 2021-08-14

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6 of us ate dinner here including kids. They were very accommodating and happy to split an adult meal for the kids. The food was really excellent - best pub chips I've had in ages! The Mediterranean tart was a hit, as was the bean...

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cesca456 . 2021-08-03

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What an absolutely fabulous find. Wonderful food, really nice atmosphere in this place and wonderful hospitality. Lovely friendly staff and a great landlord. The stakes were cooked to perfection and a great selection of beers and ciders. I have no will definitely be back.

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Odyssey59469092347 . 2021-07-24

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Stopped for lunch with friends. Lovely setting, spotlessly clean and nice bar with good selection of drinks. Food was delivered promptly and very well presented, and was fantastic. Deserts also top notch. All in all a great experience and a credit to the staff and...

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Mick L . 2021-07-20

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Before COVID-19 I used to visit the restaurant here with my mother and she was always welcomed with a smile. Every time, the food was delicious. Sadly we lost our mother during lockdown, so this time, we were there to celebrate her life. There were...

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jgabrielehay . 2021-06-28

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We visited on a Friday lunchtime, myself, my Husband, my Daughter and three grandchildren ( ages 2,3 & 10 ). As soon as we entered the inn we were greeted with a friendly welcome and immediately felt at home. The food was superb, we had...

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760PLU . 2021-06-27

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Staying nearby, and visited the Fiddleford for dinner, so pleased we did as food and staff were amazing. We both had prawn cocktail which were superb. My husband had a lovely fillet steak and I had the best Caesar salad I have ever had. Great...

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gillianlinch . 2021-06-26

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Visited as a family, the choice of food was spot on, the service was quick and food was fab, we all enjoyed what we chose, puddings were lovely and the brownie was huge and delicious The staff were lovely and super friendly Would return and...

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56jennyz . 2021-06-03

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Very nice staff that will go the extra mile to make our experience as pleasant as possible. Had some drinks and gave us free bread and butter for the children.

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Adventure66745714974 . 2021-06-01

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this pub honestly serves the best burgers i’ve ever tasted, their chips are amazing and service is so friendly. i go to this pub at least 3 times a month specifically for their burgers, would highly recommend:) desserts are also amazing !!!!

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B1875XFmiap . 2021-05-31

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Just had a fantastic meal here! Lovely, friendly, attentive staff and such tasty food. See you again soon!

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susiesX5925ZP . 2021-04-13

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Popped in for lunch with our little dog today. We’d had a bad experience a couple of years ago so had been avoiding this place. However after being told it was under new management and recommended by a few friends decided to give it another try. So glad we did. Food was absolutely excellent, but of a wait but that means freshly prepared so more than happy to sit and enjoy a drink. Have to say the service was outstanding nothing too much trouble and a very hard working young lady who was so polite and nothing was too much trouble. Would thoroughly recommend. We will be back.

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F6595KVnicolam . 2020-12-28

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Stopped here whilst doing a bit of glamping for the weekend, so glad we did...lovely pub with a great atmosphere. Great service and the food was amazing. The steak I had was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. We hope to visit again

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883samanthat . 2020-10-24

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We stayed at the Fiddleford Inn on a Saturday 17th October night with our two friends, very dog friendly which was great for us as we brought our little jack russell. Lovely rooms, fantastic sunday breakfast. The food was really great and we couldn't be made to feel more welcome. We felt really self and levels of cleanliness were brilliant.

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hollyrL6790AQ . 2020-10-23

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Stayed nearby and stopped in here both days for food and a few beers. The pub is absolutely lovely, the staff are amazing and the food is spot on. Well worth a visit.

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87tacklebury . 2020-10-03

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I'd had a pint in the inn a few weeks ago & decided to return with my girlfriend. We had a 3 night stay in a great B&B breakfast was good ..The room (Rhubard) was superb . The hosts & staff were great .Hard to fault this place .

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colinwX4870BR . 2020-09-16

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Food was amazing, decent portions That were well cooked, tasty and served piping hot. Staff were very friendly and attentive and couldn’t do enough for you. Food was served within 15 minutes despite pub being quite busy. Definitely recommend this eatery for food and staff. Gel available to use and tables spaced out.

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Anne S . 2020-09-07

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After a bit of a drive up from the coast we were delighted when we saw just how nice this place is and the welcome we received was lovely. Our room was clean and had a massive bed which was really, really comfortable. The bar area had lovely leather sofa and it was so peaceful being able to sit and read the paper. We had already eaten down in Wareham but fancied a pudding - well actually I fancied all of them and ended up with Bread and Butter pudding and custard. Landlord and Landlady were lovely people, nothing was to much trouble and we will definitely be back soon. There's a lovely circular walk to Fiddleford Mill and Manor which we strongly recommend. Breakfast was an expected - full and wonderful.

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Giles527 . 2020-09-07

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We loved this place. Friendly staff who took us as a party of 6 with no problem in the middle of a Saturday afternoon. It was quiet and obviously a local's pub but we were made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Service was efficient in a casual, non fussy way. The menu was traditional pub food and the portions were extremely generous. We each had a different meal but everyone thought their food was delicious. With a few drinks round the table we were pleased with the bill too at just over £120 as mains were pegged around £12.95 rather than the £14/16 most pubs would charge for a lot less food on the plate. We heartily recommend if you are looking for a relaxed place when you are hungry. Oh and the toilets were beautifully clean too!

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sunshinebaby0810 . 2020-08-30

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Highly recommend the Fiddleford Inn. We’ve eaten here a few times and drank a few times more! Barrie and Ilze are fantastic and always welcoming and accommodating! The reason we keep coming back for more! Special mention to Jack who is awesome!!! Chefs provide delicious home cooked, classic pub meals and we never go home with space in our tummy’s! You will not be disappointed - a must when in the area!!!

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Emma198804 . 2020-08-26

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lovely quality food. Had lunch and then later dinner. Very friendly and helpful. Menu a hit limited, but renowned pub grub options available.

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879denh . 2020-08-13

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We’ve had the fish and chips on a regular basis , first class service, food excellent ! Looking forward to visiting again soon .....

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mrsfenemore . 2020-07-04

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This pub and the landlords an absolute gem ! Went with the dog in tow couldn’t be more accommodating! Best steak we have had to date , food was fantastic and room immaculate, a definite must for a night away will be returning soon , great walks all around set in a peaceful village environment , great weekend Sean , Nicola and Emme xx

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Nic87sean . 2020-03-16

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Had a very good lunch with the family - nice atmosphere & warm welcome plus this Inn is in a really lovely spot.

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HappytravellerPurley . 2020-03-13

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Not been here for 2 years. Previous experience very poor.Met the new owners today who were very welcoming and lovely. My daughter and my dog Koo were spoiled rotten. Me too. We had great food with a steak cooked to perfection to my liking and a burger which was exceptional with all the bells and whistles.Thank you for a lovely time. We'll be back for more very soon Can't recommend highly enough.

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Koodootoo . 2020-03-04

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Lovely pub for a good drink and natter snd some good homemade food. Landlord and landlady very friendly with good customer service and the staff as well.

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Skucha . 2020-02-11

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Passing through, we saw a pretty looking Inn and pulled into the good sized carpark. We were lucky as one unreserved table was vacant. We were made very welcome indeed....a wheelchair ramp was swiftly put in place.The menu was comprehensive and your choice could be changed to suit. Nothing was too much trouble. The Chef even came out to double check. The food was plentiful, delicious and served on hot plates - always a bonus. The restaurant quickly filled and all the tables were taken - always a good sign. Great atmosphere. Will definitely return.

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Rmbeemer . 2020-02-09

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I sometimes think we have different tastes to the rest of the world... The majority of reviews for food here are very complementary. We found the menu and the food as bland as the decor in the dining room. Undoubtedly it is a popular pub with locals and dog walkers. And the staff are very friendly. Simply put: it is a village pub, with a ‘retro’ pub menu. Gastro pub it ain’t. I had an idea that someone who had run another gastro pub locally had moved here with their food and menu. It seems they have already moved on... if only we’d known!

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Vivelafrancetoday . 2020-01-01

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Decided to visit here on a spontaneous whim for a bite to eat with my wife after work. Excellent menu choices and pleasant welcoming, warm bar area. The burgers are massive and well worth the money. My wife had a chilli jacket potato which she said was delicious. We would both definitely visit again

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Matthew H . 2019-12-13

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Over the last 10 years or,so the Fiddleford has changed hands a number,of times and the current owners really know what they're doing. Large portions, tasty food and very friendly and helpful staff. We came as a group of 16 and they dealt with us superbly despite the pub being full of other large parties just before Christmas. We will be back!

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Katep67 . 2019-12-11

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There was nothing wrong with the food, I have to say. It's reasonably priced for the quality. But I am here to review the accommodation, which is second to none. The new landlords, Barrie and the lovely Ilsa, are putting heart and soul into this Inn and it shows. The bedrooms are absolutely immaculate, the bed super comfy, the location amazing, the parking excellent...the breakfast right at the top of the heap.It's a lovely pub, too. I'm itching to get back and enjoy this place again, not least for the fishing just down the road.

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MarkTheSpark01 . 2019-12-07

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Staff pleasant but food average. Starter was served in two portions because of a problem in the kitchen. Fish and Chips were soggy with fish on a pile of peas. A shame as I think the new owner/manager is making an effort.

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okefordrail . 2019-12-04

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I had a cheese sandwich. A very very nice cheese sandwich I can honestly say it was the best pub sandwich I’ve EVER had. Thick tasty cheddar NOT GRATED ( which I hate). The brown bread was super fresh and tasty enough to eat on its own. Side salad was fresh.

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Orzmoid . 2019-11-17

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Booked last minute for dinner on Saturday night. Really friendly staff, and fantastic food, we would definitely recommend.

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Nellynoodles1 . 2019-11-17

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After seeing the great reviews for food, we decided to book a table for four at the Fiddleford Inn. The pub and it's staff were warm and welcoming. Although we each chose different things from the menu, when the food was served it was piping hot and all came out at the same time. My Hunters Chicken was perfectly cooked as was the ham, egg & chips, coconut battered cod and the gammon steak. We didn't have much room left for desert but the Apple & Blackberry crumble & salted caramel cheese cake were too good too miss. I would highly recommend this lovely pub as a great place to eat. We will definitely be going back!

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Sarah N . 2019-11-17

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10 of us celebrated an 18th birthday, we booked for 7pm and we were all eating by 7.20pm.very pleasant staff, landlord was very welcoming and even bought our 18th daughter a drink.

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Tim B . 2019-11-08

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Faultless at the Fiddleford .... just absolutely fantastic ... great menu, great food, great staff, great landlords ... and the real locals where great entertainment with a great atmosphere!! Looking forward to the return visit!!! Well done all.....

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Kim V . 2019-10-28

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