Fox and Hounds in West Dorset

This incredible hotel was a great experience, i felt like absolute royalty, there is even a park opposite and wonderfull food, 5 stars ( if I could give 100 I would!) And very happy and polite staff! - happy customer age 10

The place we intended in Beaminster doesn't do lunch on Wednesdays so we were hunting around looking for something other than pub staples and were delighted to find the Fox & Hounds - very atmospheric, friendly staff, outside seating and the camembert, whitebait and hot smoked salmon were just what we needed. Almost the only people there so they need your custom!

Had a meal with the family. It was booked last minute but they accommodated the 11 of us and welcomed us. The food was delicious I had the haddock and chips and it was freshly cooked to order. Friendly staff who made sure we had everything we needed. Would certainly eat here again.

We had a most exquisite meal here Saturday 16th March. The pub was highly recommended to us. Think “Country chic” and “cottage core” decor. The tables all had small vases of fresh flowers, sweet little salt and pepper grinders, and recycled glass tumblers. V prettily done. Ooh, linen napkins, too! The nibbles menu is an excellent idea as my husband and I find a starter, main and pudding too much these days. The landlady was friendly and welcoming, and the staff couldn’t do enough - attentive without being intrusive. Our waitress was intelligent, interesting and animated. We shared a dish of whitebait with homemade tartare sauce. The whitebait were done to perfection , as was our entire meal. They were very meaty little fish, and the tartare I’d like the recipe for. It was served beautifully on a little wooden board in a small pottery bowl. Our mains were sublime - steak, which melted in the mouth, and a beautiful plaice on the bone, served with samphire and new potatoes. All was plated up in a very attractive way. I love the way the sides were all brought on small wooden serving boards. Husband had a lemon meringue cheesecake served in a sweet little kilner pot. Lads, it was the bomb. Beautiful. Can’t recommend highly enough. We will definitely return.

We were treated to a lovely Sunday roast at the Fox and Hounds... more on the expensive side, but the food was delicious. My and my partners only issue was that the table was in the dark... We couldn't read the menu without using the torch on our phones and couldn't really see what we were eating!! A bit extra lighting, please .

It’s always been a great pub, we’ve been dozens of times over the years, but the food we were served yesterday was atrocious - right across the board. The standard was well below anything I’ve been served in decades. Even the chips were awful. Only frozen veg (peas &carrots) awful long life baps, overcooked and tasteless. Everything ready made from the freezer, badly cooked, badly presented and awful garnish. Still high prices too. Just yuck. Cider was nice. Staff were friendly.

Had a meal at lunchtime - booked in advance and track and trace working well, with covid measures in place. Lovely food, (soup and halloumi for starter) and then burger, cheese soufle and proper steak and ale pie ). All delicious. Courteous and attentive staff.

Was advised to go by locals so did! Food was ok the starter of deep fried haloumi was the star. Reasonable prices, bit gloomy and VERY loud locals pontificating on all issues but if you find that entertaining worth a visit.

We were staying locally and ate here on off chance it is a very welcoming inn with a good landlord and staff. Food was pub food with good portion size it’s not knock out but happily go back - it’s good value and has a nice pub feel to it good parking and a nice village- it’s everything thing a British pub should be so it gets my vote

Food, atmosphere, service, company, comfort, interest all absolutely top notch. The Fox & Hounds is everything a good pub should be and more. They have taken on board the required COVID rules and are managing them with their usual aplomb.

Had a fantastic meal last week. Great menu and the land lord and customer service very attentive.I highly recommend.

Out experience of this lovely inn was most enjoyable. The food was especially good. They were so accommodating and helpful on our first trip with our puppy.

We have been visiting annually since 2005 - must be good to keep us coming back! Unique location and pub; excellent food.

A fabulous old pub, with lots of character, open fires, and a warm welcome. Excellent home cooked food, at reasonable prices

We had lunch at the pub. The menu was basic but well priced and the food was good. My wife's first meal choice was not available and I did have a "Fawlty Towers" moment when asking for a bottle of wine when both my first and second selection were not available. I did noticed afterwards that the "wine cellar" seemed to be a 12 bottle rack behind the bar. Nevertheless the service was friendly. We enjoyed the meal and the wine was fine!

We were staying locally on holiday and visited here for supper with our daughter . It’s a lovely traditional village pub with a welcoming open fire. The food was excellent - we ate goats cheese soufflé and a proper steak and ale pie and both were delicious. My daughter polished off a large portion of scampi and chips ! We’d definitely recommend this pub for a very well cooked meal and good local beer.

Quite an Old Original pub.Proper local pub and quite busy not always that easy to get to the bar as it is not very long and has a good local trade .However the food was ok I asked for a medium stake but I thought it was a bit too rare,my friends were very pleased with what they ordered.Interesting building pleny of history worth a visit .

I could almost predict what this was going to be like the moment that we arrived from the almost apologetic face of the lady who checked us in.The building has been painted rather well with hanging baskets etc , but then when you look closely the front of the building is strewn with weeds and fag butts.The room was clean enough but the bathroom is separate with a ceiling so low you cannot stand up in it. There is consequently no stand up shower.The towels in the bathroom want throwing away they are so tired.The bedding is tiredThe bedroom walls are paper thin.The tv in the bedroom is about the smallest you can get and was unwatchable due to poor reception.The constant barking from the kennels close by keeps you awake most of the night.The food and drinks in the evening were okay and reasonably priced. That’s the only reason it gets a 2.This place looks like it’s run by people who just don’t care or who have given up.Avoid!

The Fox & Hounds consistently provides good food and ales. We have been visiting here for more than 10 years and it's a great village pub with a good atmosphere.

A lovely rural pub. A warm welcome, excellent service and fantastic food. We had a family celebration for 11 people and were visiting the area so the pressure was on to have a great night and we were not disappointed. Highly recommended!

When keeping in mind the standard of local village pubs around west Dorset, disappointing.Beautiful little pub but prices don't match the quality, staff are slow and seem to lack customer rapport. Good for a quick drink and sit in the sun, would look elsewhere if you want a real Dorset pub eating experience.

Stopped off for a drink. Was a bit disappointed with the inside, seemed a bit run down and lacking in attention. We sat outside on old benches and again felt that some love could be given to the front garden area. Seems a bit sad. The people talking at the bar were rude to us and made us feel uncomfortable. I didn't feel it was welcoming and will not be going back especially after seeing pictures of the fox hunt riders on the walls. Overall felt creepy.

Stayed one night while visiting friends locally. Nice room, though inside of cupboards were dirty and hadn't seen a duster for a while and there was no hot water for a shower - when we mentioned this the landlord did not seem bothered, did not apolgise or offer a reason why but still wanted paying first thing the next morning. Priced too high for the standard of room, could do with a good clean and get the wYer sorted. friendly enough but wouldn't book again

We were staying round the corner in Cattistock, with our two little boys, and tried out the Fox and Hounds for dinner as our local on our last night. I wish we'd done it sooner, because we would have definitely made return visits!

This is our 5th or 6th visit to this lovely country pub whilst staying with family nearby. It is such a gem, a lovely traditional pub that serves amazing food that many restaurants would struggle to rival. The menu is extensive, the food is freshly cooked to order, very generous portions and they even cater for difficult people like us that ask for variations not on the menu! They are always extremely welcoming and happy to have dogs and children causing mayhem. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Visited for Sunday lunch not having been there before and found it to be a lovely 400 year old pub with log fire and a lively and friendly bar. Good choice of real ales and a very good menu including a traditional Sunday lunch (lamb) which was very good and reasonably priced.

Dropped into the fox and hounds for lunch lovely old pub just had ciabatta and chips but really nice good local ale and a friendly bunch of locals.

Having thoroughly enjoyed my previous visits (with dogs) when staying in the area I was looking forward to showing my friend their hospitality. We walked through the drizzle and fields to get there and arrived slightly damp but not particularly muddy. I was stopped at the door to the bar by the Landlord(?) who asked if the dogs were muddy as they had a new carpet and didn't want dogs in there and was directed to the Skittles Bar at the rear. A reasonable enough request except I know there is a large part of the bar which has wood/stone flooring which can be accessed by a different door. Also the Skittles Bar has no natural light, was unheated and the carpet (identical to one in front bar but older) hadn't been hoovered and had food waste over it. I felt like an unwelcome guest at the wedding listening to the hum of jovial conversation in the front bar whilst sitting in the gloom. Also as the Ladies can only be accessed through the main bar, if my friend hadn't been there to hold the dogs I wouldn't have been able to use the facilities. The food is still excellent and the lady who served us friendly and welcoming but I won't return when next in area.

We called in for a light lunch today. The bar was busy with diners and locals.

Got a last minute room at the Fox and hounds for myself and my 8 year old son.

A great place in the heart of the village, plenty going on, Folk Night, Skittles and much more. The food is well cooked and served - proper 'pub grub' We visited twice during our short stay in the village and really enjoyed the atmosphere both times - recommended!

"Local" pubs can be a bit unwelcoming to strangers, especially lone females but not The Fox & Hounds; from the moment I walked in with my two (largish) dogs I felt welcome and was included in the general chat around the bar. Excellent "real" ale and a good varied menu, at lunchtimes they also serve warm ciabattas. Very welcoming to dogs too!

Situated centrally, buzzing atmosphere, good food, award winning pub. Nice place to go to with friendly and helpful staff

We came here for Sunday lunch and the place was packed. The service was friendly and relatively quick. I had the steak and ale pie, which was tasty, although the short crust pastry was a bit on the heavy side. My husband had the steak with all the trimmings, which he found tender and succulent. Good place for an informal but hearty meal.

I had dinner(not for the first time),in company of well known locals Ann/Bryan Cockerell and service/food/ambience continue to qualify as superb. The "youngish"Liz& Scot manage to combine first class bar management and catering skills and in both professional yet friendly way understand perfectly the needs of the eclectic mature local populace , visiting non-residents like me receive equally lavish reception and top notch treatment

My wife and I and our dog Brodie were in Cattistock on lunchtime of Tuesday 17th July. We visited the Fox and Hounds and found it to be an olde world traditional pub but with some very up to date offerings. We ordered Coffee and sparkling water to drink and from the menu a cheese and pickle panini for myeslf and a Ham and mustard one for my wife. When they arrived the Mature Cheddar cheese was thick and tasty as was the pickle served in lovely crusty bread, my wife's ham was superb with a sweet tasting honey and a lot of ham as well. The portions were superb and there were even chunky chips served with the paninis. Such a change from the dreadful offering we had in Lulworth yesterday and all for under £20. This is what a pub lunch should be.

Visited on a busy Friday night. Lovely atmosphere. Had a really good meal-mackerel fillets with asparagus and new potatoes and a huge cheese board. Tempted to stay in the area again just to eat here.

A traditional pub with great character and surprisingly unusual food choices along with the usual pub grub. Loved it.

This is a lovely friendly old Pub we stayed for a couple of nights here whist walking in Dorset. Our room was large and comfortable and very dark at night which was really a nice change from the normal bright street lights. The food is excellent and would certainly eat here again. A really nice place to stay we would stay here again.

We called here after looking quickly for somewhere for lunch on route home from the coast. The food was lovely, and really large portions! Wish I didn’t order a separate dinner for Little one (3.5yrs) as she didn’t make a dent in it, and we could easily have shared!

Great food, great value, friendly olde Inn Had a fantastic pub lunch here, highly recommended. Will be making an effort to pass through again

We loved our evening here among the locals, everyone was very friendly. Our meals were delicious, everyone got something different and was pleased.

We visited this pub for the first time yesterday. It was very highly recommended and did not disappoint. The food, drink and atmosphere were perfect. An added extra for us was that it is dog friendly too.

Booked lunch here last week for a group of 17 of us (10 adults, 7 kids). We basically took over most of the main room of the pub. We were asked to pre-order and were emailed a menu to choose from. This was slightly limited in comparison to the 'running' menu, but there was still something for everyone. The normal menu has a note that the kitchen is small so there may be a delay at busy times, and we assume this was the reason for our smaller menu. Much easier to cook 10 lots of one meal than 10 different dishes! It was no issue at all and we were all happy with the food we ordered.

Made several visits to this pub. We were never disappointed. Food was good and service was excellent. Good ale on tap also

You MUST go there . The ambiance, the food, Lucy the black lab, log fire x absolutely perfect. I couldn’t find anything wrong with the meal. Large portions, they put my cheese board on a plate to bring home and gave me a doggie bag for the main I couldn’t finish. Absolutely beautiful food. I can’t wait to go back there. The staff were fabulous, attentive and kept on checking our Xmas party to make sure we had what we needed. 10 out of 10. Can’t wait to go back there

We stayed here Saturday night. It was ideal for us as we had to get up very early and leave on the Sunday morning so had been looking for somewhere where we could pay room only and not have to pay for the breakfast we wouldn't be able to eat. We paid £60 for a large room and brought two medium/large dogs with us. We had a very comfortable bed with plenty of space - there was space in the room for two chairs by the window and a futon against the wall. The bathroom was also very spacious.

For such a lovely building in a beautiful village it has mediocre food, innfairness I would describe it more as a traditional drinking pub that serves some basic food. It was busy with locals chattering and drinking at the bar whilst we were there. The...

Es notorio que hay una escasez de las fotos con el pub que es para interior y una buena razón y muy diciendo un lugar supuestamente conocido por su buena comida. Está en mal estado y cansado, la puerta vieja, enfrente de donde nos sentamos había polvo en su cerradura. Entramos desde el jardín trasero y así fuimos pasando por la cocina. . una vista que no inspiran confianza en mi padre ciertamente no parecía ser ordenados apropiadamente al público adecuado. No me podía ayudar mirando mientras comíamos en el iniciarme en mi opinión fox peluche eye. La comida sin duda le faltaba el factor de la porción de pescado era tal mi madre dijo que podría haber comido por eso. Este pub se compara con tales como el ninguno de Greyhound en la calle Nicholas. Sydling

Pub tradicional. Parecía muy popular entre los lugareños. Había habido un pueblo fête del día comimos allí muy concurrido. Buena elección en el menú. Ambos elegimos casa Steak and Ale tarta hizo que sirvieron con puré de coliflor y queso. Todo bien cocinado y sabrosa y una buena grasientos. Se tardaba media hora en llegar, pero era un sábado por la noche y muy concurrido.

Quedado en la tierra y ser Fullers. Nos reservamos en el pub local, que estaba a dos minutos andando. También sugirió la reserva ya que es muy popular entre los lugareños. Tenía dos estupendas comidas casera con verduras frescas.

Este pub tiene un ambiente agradable. Buena comida de pub tradicional y excelente cerveza! Muy amable. Lo recomiendo.

Vine aquí como nos alojábamos cerca con nuestros perros. Fue bueno que eran perros y tenía un enorme jardín en la parte trasera para ellos para correr de ser necesario. El ambiente era muy bueno y claramente popular con los lugareños. Disfrutamos de la comida y la camarera fue muy amable. Lo recomendaría si alrededor de la zona.

First visit, but definitely not the last! Welcoming, easygoing vibe, great service by bar and waiting staff, and delicious food.

Had a really delicious meal here last night. Friendly landlord and waitress were very attentive and welcoming. Starter (whitebait) was huge, too much for us really, main courses very generous. We had beef pie, halloumi burger and beef burger, all very reasonably priced. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We visited this pub on Saturday evening for dinner as we were staying nearby. The food was just delicious, we wished we lived closer so we could visit more often. The staff we all very helpful and friendly. Definitely give this place a go!

We loved this pub.. we dropped in as we were house hunting in the area. At last a great local pub that has not been fiddled about with. Great but simple menu, wonderful atmospheric building, great beer... what else can you ask for? The best of Dorset!

We were staying in the village (in Air B&B) and the pub was a suggestion by the home owner. We ended up eating in the pub two nights of our stay and the food was lovely both nights. It's an old pub that could do with some smartening up but don't let this put you off. The menu is lovely and quite varied and both nights we went, the pub was packed with locals eating and drinking. (Dogs are very welcome too) We were impressed that it everything came with chips. My husband loved the lamb and my pie was one of the best I've ever had - packed with veg on the side, lashings of gravy and pastry for the bottom and top - a proper pie! My husband also loved the ale selection. Be warned, the fish cakes are enormous! If you're staying in the area, this is a lovely pub worth visiting. It's clearly at the heart of the community and we didn't feel like outsiders at all. If you're going on a Friday or the weekend, make sure you book.

Staying in nearby Maiden Newton, we were looking for a turning point stop for a bite of lunch whilst out walking our dog. This is a great pub, with good beer and great food, with a real friendly welcome from the landlord, staff and the locals. Highly recommended.

went here for an evening meal with my son and had starter and main courses, wild boar pate / whitebait then venison stew WOW what a feast excellent quality delicious food and perfect presentation , really lovely evening busy pub, no music lots of chatting .

We visited on a Saturday night and had a great meal. Very welcoming, good service and lovely food. We have been several times and have always enjoyed it.

Having called in for a drink the previous evening and loved the atmosphere we popped in for lunch. Landlord is excellent, the best bitter is good and the steak and ale pudding was fantastic.Really friendly pub with excellent food. Cottage Pie with peas for less then £6!We will be back at the first opportunity.

Fabulous food for this fussy old fart. Landlord has a great sense of humour with a playful disposition. Helped me out with my 'Question Time' 'relaxer', an understanding host. Natives were friendly. Would go out of my way to revisit. Recommended.

Ate here twice while on holiday in a cottage nearby - would suggest booking for a Saturday at least as it was jammed and a fair wait for a table as it's the only village pub and happens to do good food. Landlord is very friendly and welcoming happy to serve while chatting to the locals so you never feel like "us and them".First night I had the charcuterie and girlfriend had the whitebait, can't remember the choice of mains, but were enjoyableSecond time I had the chicken pate as a starter, girlfriend had the sirloin steak and I had the steak bavette - both cooked as we asked with nice sides and the sauce complemented the bavette very well.Beer - 3 ales on tap and a couple of ciders with some of the usual commercial mass produced tatNot particularly expensive either, a nice way to spend an evening for food and drink

We stayed here for a night whilst travelling around the area. We booked a twin room, it wasn't en suite but our private bathroom was just across the landing. Lovely room, very clean and the beds were super comfy! We ate in the bar in the evening. The food was superb, large portions and well presented. They don't serve breakfast but we knew that when we booked so it wasn't a problem. If you're looking for a lovely country pub in a sleepy little village then look no further! Fabulous.

On our way to Mapperton House yesterday TripAdvisor pointed us at the Fox & Hounds in the sleepy but picturesque Cattistock village. It was a scorching day so we sat at a table under an umbrella in the back garden. This has a rather harsh gravel surface explained as this is also where the villagers play Boules. The interior is full of character including many mementoes of HMS Cattistock, as well as curious locals. Our lunch was beautifully cooked and presented - well done chef.

Lovely local pub. Staff and locals made us feel welcome. The food was amazing and dogs are welcome. Well worth a visit.

We didn't eat here but were staying nearby and popped in a few times. Lovely traditional pub and really friendly locals made it a pleasure to visit. The food however did look very nice.

While staying in Cattistock, we ate at this village pub twice. First tip, book if you're coming in the summer. We didn't and only just got a table on the second time despite arriving just after opening. On leaving both times a sign saying "fully booked for food" was out.We had some fantastic food here. A great selection of vegetarian and fish options. Good wine selection. Really accomplished. The service can be a bit slow, especially when busy and it is a pub not a restaurant (although the atmosphere is more restauranty) which can be confusing because you do order at the bar. Great food, great landlord who is up for a chat and the odd local. Also fantastic for kids as they are willing to make any adult meal in a child's portion. Definitely recommended.

If you are in the vicinity of Cattistock, the Fox and Hounds should not be missed. Located opposite a park and church, it is a quintessential English pub, right out of central casting.Larger than most small village pubs, it still feels intimate with nooks and crannies for small tables and quiet conversation. The drinks offers are the normal fare, but the food menu is where the Fox and Hounds really shines. The choices are many, varied and "un-pub" like. My friends ordered the duck confit, seabass with citrus and mango salsa and pork loin. All were delicious, of substantial portion and good value for money.We were treated to a visiting Morris dance group as we were leaving which seemed so appropriate in Dorset country. NB: Reservations are recommended and if our visit on an early Monday evening is any indication, I would definitely call ahead.

We have stayed at Fullers Earth B&B in Cattistock on several occasions over the past six years and have always had our evening meals in the Fox and Hounds. Since our very first visit there we have always felt most welcome by the owners and the locals and being able to relax there after a hectic day exploring wonderful Dorset is one of the many reasons why we keep returning to the village. The menu is good honest pub food but it's all fresh and locally sourced and cooked to a really high standard too. Add to that a selection of Dorset Palmers beer and you can see why the pub is such a draw.

We booked two nights three weeks ago only to be told one day before (lucky we were at home and not travelling) that our reservation had been cancelled. No remorse shown whatsoever to our position of having to find an alternative at such short measure. We had to be in the area to attend a wedding and so I recommend that you get written confirmation before travelling long distances.

For a lovely atmosphere, good food and great beer you couldn't do much better. We ate here twice on a long weekend, we liked it so much. And to top it all Cattistock is a really nice village. Try it you won't be disappointed

We have been to this pub many times and thought it was great but we were deeply disappointed today. We booked a table for my dads 60th , his favourite pub, we travelled from Sherborne to find it is closed!! There was no answer on the phone or at the door. So it's safe to say we were very disappointed in the service we received it would have been nice to receive a phone call telling us the pub would not be open or told when we tried to book!

Lovely room. Lovely landlord who dropped us in the next village for a party as we were unable to get a taxi very friendly. Lovely old pub. Partly from 15th century. Loved Cattistock

Had a lovely meal in here, friendly staff, very old pub with a welcoming open fire and great staff. Great portion sizes and I had a great Steak while my wife thoroughly enjoyed her burger. Lucy the black Labrador was my friend too, well for as long as I had food to feed her that was!

The pub is really good and the service is so so friendly they make you feel really welcome. A log fire is always lit in the pub. You get free wifi and the food is pure perfection. We are normally here for lunch - children and dogs are always welcome. Families should try this pub!

Called in for a quick lunch on a cold day. Very quiet in the bar. But a roaring log fire made for a cosy welcome. Excellent service. It isn't difficult to get a ham ciabatta alright; but it's challenging to get it as good as this one, with thickly cut, freshly cooked (so warm) ham, lots of mustard, a peppery salad, and some first class crispy chips. That and a pint of bitter left me a very satisfied customer.

Roaring log fires, friendly staff and locals, real ales, delicious food and reasonable prices. What more could you want from a pub?

We probably walk down to our local about once every couple of months to have a meal. You can always guarantee a warm welcome from Liz, Scott and the staff. The menu is fairly static although there is the odd variation occasionally.My favourite dish is the 'beer battered hake'. I feel the standard of food could be improved immensely with just a little more attention to detail. I usually come away feeling slightly let down. Eg the beef burger was a little dry, not enough sauce in the pasta dish, the meat was over cooked, under seasoned etc things that are easily rectified and would bring the standard of average pub food up to brilliant pub food!

Visited on a Saturday evening, having booked-just as well, as all tables taken.Great atmosphere, cosy log fire, buzz of conversation. Just what a village pub should be. Will certainly re-visit.

Met up with some friends for a meal here, good, tasty, honest food. Very friendly staff. Just a nice, proper village pub. Nice locals, and dog friendly.Would re-visit.

We visited here for an evening meal with friends. You will need to book as it is very popular. The food was lovely with good portion size and very tasty. The service was excellent.

We first came to The Fox and Hounds by chance in April 2015 when we were looking to move in the area. We were checking out Cattistock and, as it was lunchtime, decided to get a bite to eat. What a great time we had! The pub is old and querky, the barman was so friendly and about 8 locals were sitting at the bar telling each other some real yarns. The food was excellent, in fact, we couldn't believe how good pub food could be compared from where we are from. Roll on six months and we have now moved down in the area and have friends of a friend we were introduced to, who live in Cattistock coincidentally! So we have been back for dinner and to watch a bit of the skittles match in the next room. Another excellent meal and all four of us had different choices and the ambience warm and friendly. Quintessentially how a village pub should be, which is the focal point of a village with good beer and excellent food, not to mention how friendly everyone is.

We had a very poor Sunday Lunch at the Fox and Hounds today. The roast pork was barely warm and chewy like shoe leather and served with veg that was hardly cooked and worst of all the plates were stone cold. Roast potatoes and the Yorkshire pudding were OK but not great. Three of our party had ordered the Roast beef but were told a few minutes later that they only had one portion left, so only my father was able to try it. He said that it also was tepid and very tough. Some of our party had the fish and chips which was acceptable but when we were asked if we wanted any sauces we asked for Apple sauce to go with the pork and Tartare sauce for the fish. A few minutes later the waitress returned with a bowl of mayonaise for the fish which she said was tartare ,and we were informed there was no apple sauce. I am writing this review in the hope that the Fox and Hounds can accept constructive criticism and things will be better in the future. It was definitely not good, sadly our worst Sunday lunch in a long time.

If you wanted to describe everybody's idea of a typical English pub, in a typical English village, then this is it. Dorset people are probably the most welcoming ever (this from a Northerner!). The pub manages to combine being a real community pub, with excellent food and service. It even has a massive open fireplace. Real ale and REAL CIDER.

We were out for an all day walk and had planned to stop at the Fox and Hounds for lunch. That worked out perfectly as they open at 12 noon. A great local pub in the village with homemade food. Good beer. My dining companion had a incredible cheeseboard for 6.50 that had three Dorset cheeses as well as apple chutney. I had a home-made steak and ale pie with mash and veg. all lovely and reasonably pricedThe perfect pub lunch and relaxing drink. Publican very friendly.

We stayed in Cattistock at the Fuller's Earth B&B and this wonderful old pub is just a two minute walk through their paddock.We ate here both nights and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. Great Food, Great Real Ales and a lovely atmosphereHighly recommended

This pub really knows what it is about. Great food and a good drinking atmosphere. Reasonably priced and very friendly.

The Fox & Hounds its well worth visiting. Its the country pub that we conjure up in our minds eye, its the one that we wish they were all like. Its quirky, its old, its full of character, the walls aren't straight, the floor isn't flat, the bar is ...nothing special and old piece of wood. Everything is old. But make no mistake, this is a popular place, you have to book if you want a meal. The food is unexpectedly good. In reality, of course it is, the place was full and they were turning away customers. The food is the star, the surroundings merely the setting.Its no wonder it has been voted Number 1 for pub grub in Dorset. It might well be one of the best places for pub grub in the country...period.We will be back!

The pub itself is a nice traditional country pub and the staff friendly,foods ok and well kept beers,but the night we were there a few of the locals made us feel unwelcome,otherwise a good pub.

Had a large family celebration and found the staff to be very helpful prior to the event in terms of planning and throughout the evening itself. We had a large party but the landlord was accommodating, food was good and the evening was a great success.

Brilliant home cooked food, very busy with locals and those of us on holiday. We ate here for 3 evenings of our stay, everything we ate was lovely.

The perfect country pub - historic, friendly, located in a pretty village, and serving up the most wonderful home-cooked food in a dog and child friendly environment.

Went here for a family celebration, about 14 of us,food was OK and staff are alright, but the locals have a chip on their shoulder,the looks you get are unreal,I'm surprised they been given a good slap,tip to landlord, your make more money out of tourists than you will the local Muppets you get in!

First impressions on arriving in the pub, were amazing. Friendly staff & patrons alike. Made us feel so welcome on our moving in day to the village. We arrived after a stressful move, so tired & hungry. Didn't book a table, just ordered at the bar & voila our meal arrived in due course. Can't remember what I ordered, but seem to remember it was on the specials board. Might have been venison & mash, plus locally sourced veg. What a treat.

We visited on two consecutive evenings, one as a party of 8 and the second night as a couple. Excellent service, good choice on the menu. Children's portions of adult meals also offered. Steak bavette and duck were delicious. Very reasonably priced. Dog friendly. Would definitely come back.

Went for lunch on 3rd July - amazing meals. All beautifully cooked and presented, and plenty to eat. Only difficulty was - after starters and mains we were so full we couldn't manage desserts - but would have really liked to try them!! There are so few really good unspoilt village pubs around - but this one is an absolute gem and well worth visiting.

Waited an hour for food when my steak came i had to send it back not cooked as i asked and the other accompanying items were now cold along with the plate , bye this time my partner had finished , i ate up settled the bill and we went back to the cottage in the adjoining village

There cannot be a more authentic, traditional English village pub. A lovely location with an unspoilt pub with good pub grub far better than the majority of similar country inns. Very drinkable beer well served by efficient, hard-working staff. Food delivery can be a trifle tardy but who cares. A good, invariably friendly clientele, a hum of probably oft-told tales and nothing but smiles- just a good place to be. .