Loders Arms in West Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Evening meal at this great local pub. We felt very welcome. The menu was limited but of excellent quality. The menu is changed regularly. The beer was really good. Dog friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

What a fantastic village pub. Loads of atmosphere, very traditional. Lovely friendly staff and the sunday roast we had (Beef) was lovely! Would definitely recommend this pub and when we are in the area again, we will be re-visiting it!!

As a fairly local resident I have seen the ups and downs of The Loders Arms over the past 30 years. Lunch today (moules frites) proved that this warm and welcoming local is riding the crest of the wave once again. Ok, the atmosphere should be pretty buoyant on an Easter weekend, but with food prepared by excellent chef, Matt and front of house attended by his partner Harriet and her brother Ashley, the special feeling of warm hospitality was well and truly in evidence. It’s worth booking as this fantastic pub is much in demand now. What a triumph for Loders village and West Dorset.

I had a fabulous evening last Saturday with a group of friends. Delicious food, very friendly welcome and warm atmosphere. The skittle alley is also great fun.

Really lovely friendly pub. Absolutely delicious food and welcoming service. They’ve also got a really fun old fashioned skittle alley out the back. Highly recommended.

We were recommended to go for lunch at the Loders Arms - it was really excellent. Great welcome, friendly staff and both the roast beef and pork belly delicious, vegetables really good too. Those who had pudding said it was great. We will return!

This is a really lovely pub. We were visiting Dorset from Bristol. Visited the Loders arms on Friday night and were made really welcome by the owners and team and the other people at the pub were really friendly too. The food was great. We had a perfect evening. Thank you

Followed up a recommendation from the local vicar to visit this lovely pub again. Haven't been for years as previous experience not that great (we are talking 20 years ago!) Anyway, this time it was a real treat. The pub was buzzing last Sunday lunchtime and we were pleased we had booked our table a few days before. Several family and friend groups plus us. The beef was delicious and the vegetables perfectly cooked. The landlords and their staff are really friendly and we were made to feel at home. We will return when we are next in Dorset.

I booked a traditional Sunday lunch on behalf of my friend, for her 92nd birthday. I hadn't been to The loders Arms for a few years now but wanted something special, and traditional, for this occasion - I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. The food was excellent, the atmosphere great, obviously much appreciated by the villagers. I loved the decor, the garden was obviously well tended, even in January! As an added bonus, lovely live music started at 3.30pm but I had to leave promptly for another engagement. I highly recommend this welcoming venue

Evening out with friends had the Xmas menu, good atmosphere, excellent meal, good quality food reasonably priced, anyone who is GF might struggle for choice though.

We've visited four or five times in the last two or three months, and always had a great experience. The food is fantastic, delicious both for meat eaters and veggies alike. Pub is friendly and the service is excellent. The Sunday lunch in particular is strongly recommended as it's very much better than any pub nearby that we've tried. Consistently top notch dining!

Went for drinks only , landlord very pleasant , very dog friendly . Sadly weren’t there long before it was closing time as they close in the afternoon .

Last Frida, at the Loders Arms I had one of the best pub meals I've had in many years. Well done and good luck.

Very cute pub which seemed busy with locals which is a very good sign. Grabbed a drink at the bar & was greeted by the lovely pub dog, food was 10/10 beef & chicken roast & for dessert we had lemon posset & Affogato also 10/10, staff was always round to make sure we had everything we needed will be back for sure.

We went to Loders Arms last night as a party of eight friends on a very special reunion. I am dairy free and was given great advice and choices from the menu to suit my needs, alternates that they would do especially and they went the extra mile by creating a pudding for me. Thank you, much appreciated. The pub has been given a fabulous makeover with both traditional and modern touches, it was fairly busy and the atmosphere was warm, friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend...

I'm afraid due to the incompetence of the one bar man the evening was spoilt. we had a nice meal,nothing special as the meat in the cottage pie was a cheap cut and lacked flavour, more seasoning was needed. I ordered the meal at the bar and paid on card using the tap and pay facility, however as i found out later the barman had not checked the payment had gone through properly, this led to the proprietor challenging me about the payment in the street after paying for the drinks and leaving. We were not offered any apology just made to feel guilty? I had paid as far as I was aware,I believe it's the barman's job to check if the payment is taken correctly. We would have used the pub for drinks, for another week, obviously now I could not recommend the pub.

Wow what a great place for Sunday lunch food delicious and homemade puddings you just dream of ! Landlord and landlady so welcoming. Great atmosphere can’t wait to return

We stayed here as it was advertised on Brit Stops. Dog friendly pub and Harriet and Matt were so friendly. We stayed overnight in the car park, which was brilliant with the levellers. Wonderful cooked food and drinks, locals were so friendly. WiFi offered too. I would highly recommend coming here. Set back off the main roads, bit a little hidden gem We will be coming back.

What a charming welcoming pub! The food was superb, an absolute hidden gem, the staff were sooooo lovely! Well worth a visit, I will definitely be back! Thank you.

Excellent freshly cooked meal, reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Particularly recommend the mackerel Caesar salad, rosemary focaccia and the plum clafoutis. Very friendly.

We arrived wet, dripping and too late for the kitchen. They took us in and fed us anyway with such warmth and welcome. Food noticeably good. The kitchen knows what it is doing. Under new management since June. Completely redecorated: cosy, atmospheric and stylish.

We visited this lovely traditional pub recently for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago whilst staying with friends who live nearby. We all had the roast beef which was tender, lean and perfectly cooked. The gravy was outstanding - I wish I’d asked them for the recipe! Delicious Yorkshire pudding, good roasties, cauliflower cheese and seasonal veg added to the perfection. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious. This was one of the best roasts I’ve ever had and I do tend to be a bit fussy! There was some mention in a recent review about dishcloth napkins. In actual fact they were a very good quality linen, much better than paper! The decor and feel of this pub is traditional and cosy which is what a good local village pub should be! The Loders has recently reopened I believe so I wish the welcoming owners much success for the future.

Oh Linda M, you need a glass of happy juice next time you visit! We had a fantastic Sunday lunch, the roast lamb was unbelievably tender, excellent vegetables although we’d probably like our gravy a tad thicker! Lovely chocolate mousse. Guinness and wine were a fair price, very friendly staff, not sure why you’d be concerned at the prices Linda coming from London and good luck finding your perfect local! And good luck to the new landlords, we’ll definitely be back!

Recently refurbished pub, good for drinks and socialising. Dog friendly. Welcoming. However, there was a very limited menu with pretentious ingredients such as malfatti and clafoutis. I overheard the neighbouring table asking what the terms meant, and sounding embarrassed, which seemed unnecessary in a local...

As a foodie its not often I think the food eating out is amazing... but the food here really is. Tip restaurant quality. Warm welcome great service.

My visit to the Loders Arms was a wonderful experience. The exceptional bar snacks left me craving for more, and the new owners' passion for their pub was truly inspiring. I highly recommend paying a visit to this gem of a pub if you're looking...

Lovely pub, wonderful food from chef Matt, amazing front of house service from landlady Harriet and team. Well worth a visit

New owners are working hard to re-open fully but at the moment, it's a sad little place with heaps of potential only offering drinks. Fingers crossed they get up and running soon and change the whole experience, which am sure they will. Good luck.

Only just reopened, this pub is a gem with a wonderful new landlord and landlady Matthew and Harriet. They were kind enough to let us stay overnight in our motorhome on the car park even moving their car to give us a flat spot. Listening...

Good selection of Palmer's (local brewer) real ale. Log burning stove to keep you cosy. And the locals are just so friendly. Dogs welcome. Good car park.

Popped in for a drink (or two!!) whilst wandering through the village. Very friendly, welcoming staff, good beer, delicious Weymouth Gin, relaxing outside seating area and all at very reasonable prices. The pub cat was also a hit with the children!

Paid a visit to the pub whilst on holiday and wasn’t disappointed. Great choice of beers and had a great meal. My and my wife had one of the specialty pies each. Great portion size and had to be one of the best pub meals...

Fantastic food and amazing service. Visited twice with the family and couldn’t recommend more. We couldn’t of felt more welcome.

We stayed in Loders for a week, and this was our nearest pub (the only one in the village!). We were told that the food wasn't very good there, but we were glad that we ignored the advice and went for Sunday lunch. It was...

Went to have a roast dinner today at the loders arms. It was nothing but spectacular. I highly recommend the food and the atmosphere here. The landlord/chef Paul can absolutely cook outstanding meals and he is a very friendly guy and the bar lady Emily...

As pub meals go this visit for Sunday lunch wasn't bad VFM. Unfortunately the meal for me lacked that "just out of the oven" taste and was more akin to a reheated, pre prepared dish. The exception were the vegetables which were cooked Al dente...

We called into the Loders Arms for Sunday lunch after hearing that Paul (whom I knew from other establishments) had taken it over. Fantastic food, one beef, one pork, freshly prepared vegetables, and friendly, helpful staff.

We visited The Loders Arms whilst travelling in our Campervan, and Paul the landlord very kindly let us stay in his car park. This is a very nice traditional country pub, staff that talk to you and a Landlord that very much has his finger...

What a great find! We were on holiday in the village and this was our local for the week. We were in every day they were open and ate twice. We had a warm welcome from our first visit. They were attentive and friendly, plus...

Following the arrival of the new tenant and his new team we visited for dinner last Friday. We ate in the garden and I enjoyed steak with all the trimmings and my wife had the locally sourced pie with mash and vegetables We both enjoyed...

Excellent Sunday roast dinner. Food was delicious, the staff were very welcoming and the pub is beautifully situated with a spacious garden.

Excellent food under new management. The steak was superb and the rest of the family loved their burgers and ribs. I rarely enjoy chips but loved these. Friendly service too. So glad to have a good local again. Thanks.

The pub is finally under new management with Paul, Sam and Jasmine and what a difference. It's a pub in which you are made welcome with a smile and don't feel as though you need to leave. The Sunday roasts are amazing with a great...

The Loders Arms in Loders Dorset is under new management, and well worth a visit. Paul and Sam are great hosts and bring a welcome smile to the pub. On Sunday it came with a fantastic roast!

Three of us visited the Loders Arms on numerous occasions during a recent stay locally. The friendliness of the staff, the quality and variety of the food made us keep coming back. There is a standard menu, but also an innovative, changing , extensive Tapas...

We stayed in the lovely little village of Loder for a week and this was our nearest walkable pub. Very friendly landlord and landlady and staff. Made us and our dog feel very welcome. The first night we ordered a steak from the menu and...

We chose to go to the Loders Arms for dinner because it is in a nearby village to where we were staying. The pub was quiet for a Saturday evening which was pleasant, and the atmosphere was friendly. We really liked the food; I had...

Mike and Gill have looked after us really well and made us welcome for the past week. We stayed in a cottage 11 steps away and visited each day they were open (rude not to with traditional pub so close ) We ate there 4...

Don't go anywhere near this pub. It's unfriendly licencee has the nerve to charge a whopping £5.40 for a pint of Kronenbourg. There are pubs a short walk away that offer much better value for money an excellent menu and a welcome that makes you...

A brief break before my wife starts chemo so needed to be a relaxed time away.rented a cottage opposite.a brilliant pub.the chef/barman and his wife were perfect hosts.chatty and friendly.the food proved to be perfect.home made pies etc.friendly locals hopefully will return again soon

We had been doing a number of walks from the book "Dorset Pub Walks" . Always tempting to miss out the walk and go straight to the pub but the intrepid antipodians from down under braved inclement weather and enjoyed the walk, finding ourselves with...

Excellent service and very helpful with my elderly mother. Food was fantastic and ample helpings. Atmosphere is of a lovely country pub, must visit again one day

This pub is run by the most unwelcoming people I have ever come across. The landlord is rude and obnoxious and seems to go put of his way to be difficult. They charge the highest prices for beer in the area and offer nothing -...

Upon arrival, most people there were drinking instead of eating. We came for a meal, & the host seemed busy, so we sat ourselves. The hosts did not acknowledge us in the beginning but, once we started talking to the owner of the pub, Gill, she opened right up. She was friendly, helpful & just lovely. She shared extensive knowledge of the building, the history of the pub, and the area, and even gave us a tour of the back yard buildings. By this time, we were the only ones left there so she had time to talk. Her husband/chef, Mike, came out after he finished cooking our meal to have a chat with us as well. They’re both great.As for the menu & food, the menu is short & simple. They change it regularly to adjust to the available, fresh ingredients. We LOVED our food. My daughter said her chicken goujons were the best she’s ever had, which is quite a compliment from a 10 year old. I had fish & chips, my husband had lamb (slightly overcooked but very tender & tasty).We had a very memorable experience.

This is a pub, not a restaurant that has a bar ,but a pub ,wonderful!!! The landlord and landlady are a treat, great chat, great company,the pub is clean, and friendly,the locals are great fun!! Had a great time hear!!!!

I visited there as part of a walking group. We pre-ordered our lunch and then returned for lunch later. Our orders were taken cheerfully in the car park. Lunch drinks service was not very welcoming but when the food arrived it was very good indeed. I had a creamy garlicky mushrooms served in potato skins with an unusual vinegary salad and excellent chips. Very enjoyable. On the menu is chicken around the world, basically chicken breast with a variety of international sauces. Our leader had the indian version and pronounced it to be very good. The eggs on the ham ,egg and chips that several people had were a bid odd, all cooked in a big round together and a wedge of it served with ham and chips. Unusual dishes and enjoyed by most of us. The specials looked interesting and i intend to return for dinner to try them out. In summary nice food, lukewarm service

Food was great and was a good price.the people that run the pub are very friendly and welcoming. Look forward to seeing you again soon xx

Half term,sunny day,coastal pubs fully booked for Sunday lunch............so lets try inland from the Dorset coast. Reading the good reviews we decided on the Loders pub.Only two cars in the car park............not a good sign.Enter the pub, just three people drinking and chatting at the bar, no one eating.Menu not particularly inspiring as we were really looking for something other than a roast,but we ended up choosing a roast,as that would probably be freshly cooked.Lamb was really good, vegetables uninspiring,potatoes fair.Mint sauce very watery.We were in the pub from twelve thirty to two o'clock, and there were no other takers for lunch.Reading all the reviews we wondered what has happened?Where are all the customers?Can the reviews be untrue?Is there an infectious disease in the vicinity?Can this pub survive?

What an absolute gem of a place. Eleven of us had a fantastic roast lunch here.On a beautiful, warm late October day, my request at short notice to sit outside was met with no problems and 3 tressle tables were set up before our arrival, with table cloths, place mats and cutlery laid out.It was a perfect setting, by a tree in a pretty quiet garden with a beautiful rural view.Our roast was filling with an abundance of fresh vegetables, finished by wonderful traditional English puddings like sticky toffee pudding, apple crumble and bread and butter pudding. We were gathered together as a family with some from the US to commemorate my beloved sister after a service at Bradpole Church. It was a perfect antidote and nurturing environment at an emotional time, and our meal and setting lifted our spirits no end.Our US family happily savoured a traditional village pub lunch, executed with care and attention in the best of English countryside settings. We all left full and happy and I can't recommend the environment or catering enough and will definitely come again.Thank you to the chef and team at the Loders Arms, you surpassed our hopes in every way.

This is a lovely pub with friendly, welcoming landlord and landlady. Great draught beers and ciders and the food is always outstanding.

This is now my favourite place to eat in the area. Mike (The Landlord) is also the Chef, producing amazing food of outstanding quality; last night we we’re treated to some amazing Asian food, followed by some excellent old fashioned British puddings which were as good as my granny used to make (and that’s the highest compliment any Chef can have).

Lovely local pub, beer is well kept, food is great, just such a shame more locals don’t use it as it needs supporting.

The Loders Arms ten years ago was a bright and buzzing family orientated pub with delicious homemade warming food, a lovely garden and inviting company. Now unfortunately all that remains is the nice garden. The Landlords are utterly miserable and unwelcoming.

After a disappointing welcome at another local country pub we continued our return journey and had a very warm welcome at The Loders Arms. We had a humorous Landlord and a pleasent young girl serving our drinks.We were after a lunch snack and unlike many pubs they continued to serve until 4pm.Bonus! We had some very delicious sandwiches served with local bread homemade slaw and chips.Very,very generous and lovely. I'm only disappointed not to have taken pictures for the review. Some times we only get to hear about the not so good experiences but I'm sure if you go yourself you'll not be disappointed.

This is a pretty straightforward review of how a pub failed to meet any sort of level of hospitality.

Called in whilst on holiday in the area. The pub was empty and we didn't get a very warm welcome. It was difficult to understand how a Landlord could front the bar, prepare food and wait on table on his own.

We arrived at 11:50am and found a table in the lovely garden. On walking into the pub (completely empty) I had to actively ask the lady owner behind the bar when food was served, as she ignored me until then. I managed to translate her grunts into "food served from 12pm". I then asked for a menu and a high chair so she pointed to where I should go. When I found the high chair and started to take it outside she was quick to say "oh are you taking it outside?" and had to check with the man across the room whether I could or not. I took it outside, but on sitting back down at our table decided that this horrendous welcome (or unwelcome) was enough to move us on to another, better pub.

Ploughmans was just cheese, bread and pickles but still nice and I was told when I ordered that this was the case, so wasn't disappointed. My hubby had the full monty burger which he said was amazing but the lady behind the bar wasn't that cheerful.

Now here's a question. Would you like a sweet crumble topping on your scallops? We took one taste and were convinced it was a mistake. So we asked the waitress to check with the chef. She came back and said 'it's crumble'. Yes, we said, but is it meant to have sugar in it? She went back again. This time we heard the chef say that it was 'lemon crumble'. But that didn't answer our question. However, the waitress looked a bit nervous at going back and asking the chef anything else, so we got up to do it ourselves. He then appeared. 'What's wrong?'. We replied that there seemed to be sugar on our scallops. So he said that crumble does have sugar on it... I said that it didn't have to - I didn't elaborate and say you can put cheese on it. I simply said it wasn't very nice. So the chef / owner said that 'most people like it' and walked off.

Such a shame since the last tennants left and this new older couple have taken over the food has declined terribly. We have visited twice now once late last year soon after they took over and last week. The first time the food and service was pretty bad, but they hadn’t long taken over and gave them the benefit of the doubt as maybe they were finding their feet. The welcome was nonexistent, the pub cold, no fires lit despite being the middle of winter. But we visited for lunch again recently hoping for a better experience but if anything it was even worse. The sandwiches were like doorstops made with stale bread and inedible, the coleslaw consisted of white cabbage and white onion, looked and tasted disgusting, the prawns what there were of them covered in a weird lemon mayonnaise and only just about edible but not pleasant. No soup was available and no apology given. We did complain about the stale bread but were told in no uncertain terms that we were mistaken and the bread was fresh that morning, which it definitely wasn’t, 5 different people all of the same opinion. No apology or refund offer given.

4 perfectly cooked portions of fish and chips. Fish succulent and flakey, batter crunchy and tasty. Proper tartare sauce. Well kept Palmers IPA. Nice country pub atmosphere.

Did not eat on this visit but noticed the quality of the food and menu choice of good pub grub.Excellent choice of Palmers Products served at top quality. Friendly locals and visitors and good service from Hosts Mike and Gill.Looking forward to next visit.

I was here for my work baby shower and just wanted to thank you for a wonderful evening. We were a big group so had to be in a rather tight area but the staff served us at the table so it really didn't matter and people were still able to slip past me and my big pregnant belly!

Went for a meal for a baby shower. Table in bar and not much room. Had crevettes as a main and they where prawns, not crevettes, in a really sickly sauce.

Lovely lunch with large portions and friendly staff also very reasonably priced. Nice garden to sit in which is child and dog friendly. We will go again soon ☺

Nos alojamos en el pueblo esta semana y visitamos tres veces. El servicio era excelente y la comida. Un ambiente muy cálido y amable del personal y los residentes. Sin duda nos gustaría volver si regresamos a la zona. El pastel tenía la más carne que he visto en un pastel de pollo frito y el pan también era preciosa.

No ha sido por algún tiempo, pero había oído ha cambiado de manos. Cálida bienvenida, un entorno agradable, para una comida de pub sorprendió la variedad y calidad de la comida, superó mis expectativas.

Demasiado claro, visitamos alrededor de 1. 00:00 el sábado 27 mayo 2017. El pub estaba bastante concurrida - una buena señal - y el entorno es una delicia. Y luego todo fue un poco 'off'. El pub dieron constantemente más concurrido, pero sólo una persona - una mujer encantadora - tuve que tratar con todas las bebidas y los pedidos. Nos dijeron que dos platos en el menú no estaban disponibles (hamburguesas, realmente? ) y esperamos 50 minutos para nuestra comida. Es un pub donde los dueños de perros proliferar, pero me sorprendió que son liberados de sus cables y gratuito para recorrer dondequiera que desee. Un boxeador se miraban en a mi piernas mientras estaba comiendo! La comida, para nosotros, era mixta. La chuleta de cerdo con cebollas y azul era vinnie realmente delicioso. El plato de tres salchichas que unas salchichas increíblemente pequeña. Ensalada de mi pareja sobresaliente era decepcionante: pan duro, viejas pastel de cerdo y la cebolla encurtida amplísima y pepinillos. El sobresaliente era bastante buena, pero la placa entera parecía ordinario, como si de un estudiante improvisado.

La comida es muy buena, y en mucha cantidad. Excelente servicio y ambiente agradable. Vale la pena una visita. Usado por los locales. Dirigido por una joven muy agradable que se ponen para sus clientes.

Cuatro de nosotros comimos aquí, una comida era excelente, era muy bueno, uno era normal y uno entró en la cocina. Parece que la cocina era escaso para la cantidad de comensales. Para ser justos, nos avisaron cuando pedimos pero habiendo conducido a algunas manera de llegar a los brazos de Loders y tener acomodó la persona que tomó nuestra reserva a la ranura alrededor de otro grupo, que difícilmente podría ir a ningún otro sitio cerca de allí, ya no queda cerca y que ya habíamos pedido una ronda de bebidas. Las comidas no todas vienen juntos. Lo siento por el chef, que era claramente bajo presión. Podría haber estado bien si nos ofrecieron un descuento en la comida que tenían que ser enviadas un café gratis, pero no lo eran. A menos que las cosas cambian sólo la recomendaría comer aquí en períodos de tranquilidad.

We stayed in the village for a few days in May and had two very good meals in the Loders Arms. Very welcoming landlady, whose husband is the chef.Good local produce, cooked perfectly. Excellent local beer.It was refreshing to have hot food that was hot and not simply warm. A good sign that all was freshly cooked and delivered to the table piping hot.Look forward to returning.

Had a very nice Sunday lunch but as it's popular would recommend booking a table. Looked at their main menu, good variety, thought that compared to the £9 for Sunday roast the other prices were a bit high but all the food we saw looked really good and we heard quite a few compliments. Disappointed to see some dishes required you to book vegetables as an extra - don't expect this in a pub. Landlady was friendly and service was good.

We had a lovely warm greeting from Marie. A lovely friendly pub with a garden and additional seating under the weeping willow! Dog and children friendly. The menu was excellent with a choice of home cooked food! We had a great Sunday roast and pint of local cider in the sunshine. (Yorkshire pud exceptional) We look forward to having The Loders Arms as our local!

Stayed in a cottage in this lovely quaint village and the pub was 100 yards away, so it was a must! Great beers and good food. Recommended.

We always go to the Loders whenever we go out for Sunday lunch because we know we will always be given a first class meal, expertly cooked by chef & co-manager, Ashley. The service is always friendly & efficient. We are ALWAYS made to feel very welcome, not only by the staff & co-manager, Marie, but also from the local patrons! Indeed, it is a lovely pub. We always feel at home there! Many thanks, Marie & Ashley, not forgetting Sammy!

The previous Sunday the place was fully booked.This week we had learned our lesson, so booked a table.Very friendly greeting, and we were soon seated with our glasses of wine.There were a number of specials on the board as well as the normal menu.We both chose specials, but shared a starter of whitebait, which was perfectly adequate.My partner had chicken with a green Thai curry, whilst I chose duck breast with pear and walnuts. Both dishes were well cooked piping hot, and beautifully presented, and very tasty.We skipped the desserts, but they looked so good that next time we will skip the starters and go for the desserts.I found the prices very reasonable for the whole lunch.Just one final point, this is not a fast food joint, so relax and enjoy the atmosphere and food.

Since Marie & Ashley took over, the pub has seen a much appreciated change for the better! The atmosphere is good, the food has certainly improved over the last few months and all in all, a lovely pub in a lovely village. Keep up the good work...

We hired the skittles alley for our Christmas meal, it was decorated with music playing and the log fire roaring, we had a fabulous evening, the food was delicious and hot and they catered for our dietary needs the staff were attentive and helpful, we played skittles afterwards. A huge big thank you to Marie, Ashley and all the staff. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend.... A little gem

Lovely tasty meal at Loders Arms, I had the duck breast with cherry sauce and served on a bed of roast sweet potato, delicious. My husband had the lamb on Roast Veg, also delicious, had food envy, but mine was so good too. Will be visiting again soon, most likely for Sunday lunch. Keep up the good cooking.

We cannot express what a lovely Reunion lunch we had at Loders Arms yesterday.It was well presented and a joy to to eat.The owners were so pleasant and the chef has a fastidious way of presentation.We wish them a Happy Xmas and will be back next year definitely.Don't take to long to VISIT!!!

great food great bar staff and friendly locals. local brewed beer well behaved dogs are welcome here and that's great for us dog owners

Very welcoming with great food.dogs and children welcome. Well worth a visit set in a lovely village away from hustle and bustle

We booked in advance for a very large party of 29, and were impressed with the service and the food, starters were very nice and my main course (ham egg and chips) very generous portion and lovely home cooked ham

Following a succession of landlords, looks like this place is well back on course to being a good eating and drinking place.Two of us were booked for dinner. We'd advised that one was a vegan and told that wouldn't be a problem and it wasn't. The chef cooks from fresh and so total flexibility with menu items. The vegan dish looked lovely, well presented and tasting good. I'd made a request for a low fat, high carb dish which I got. Delicious.The landlady and staff were all lovely and very friendly and the place was busy. If booking again, would probably request a table at the far end, away from the bar. We'll be back.

Well worth a visit for a meal; wide range of starters, main meals and desserts as well as lighter lunchtime choices. Have been here twice for meals since the new owners took over and both times the food has been brilliant; fresh, tasty and yet simple (in a good way). Prices are a little more expensive than similar places but are well worth it given the quality of the food. Really friendly staff, will definitely be visiting again!

We called in for lunch after a dog walk and sat in the garden although they welcome dogs in the bar.The food was very nice and came quite quickly. We will defnately go again soon.

We visit Loders a couple of times a year to stay with an old friend. Great to see that after some real ups and downs over the last few years this Pub is back! New tenants since May. Food is smashing - top end pub food, but really well done. My liver and Bacon was excellent and only a tenner. Whitebait starter was in very light breadcrumbs and not overcooked as it so often is. Nice tangy dressed leaves to accompany. More upmarket dishes inc fish also available for bit more. The great news is that the couple running it are local with a family, so hopefully they will stay for many years. The gent in the kitchen was brought up in the village and his charming wife runs the bar with the help of some local girls serving. Attention to detail in presentation as well as well balanced flavours - its is clear he is a chef who knows what he is doing.Nice atmosphere with locals and visitors popping in for a drink or three as well as diners. Proper village pub and clearly the locals are supporting it again. Very dog friendly. Unpretentious simple style. Given time I am sure there will be a bit of smartening up done, but even now there is nothing to get in the way of a really pleasant place to drink, chat and eat.Please support this pub - you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to get back there. I loved it. I wish them good luck with it

The loders arms is a real hidden gem of Dorset serving great real ales, great food all at a very reasonable and affordable price well worth a visit

Great Food, welcoming atmosphere an excellent place to visit if you are in the area. Prices are reasonable too.

Sometimes it is nice to visit a pub and get good food, not fancy pretentious food, I had the steak, I ordered it rare and got it rare, it had not been smothered in a fancy sauce just well cooked and seasoned!