Pine Lodge Farm in West Dorset

My favourite place to go. Roast on Sunday during weekday, steak pie. Excellent service, so friendly. Reasonably priced. Never fails to impress me.

Food is excellent and home made on site with prices that are very reasonable. The restaurant is located on Pine Lodge Farm and run by the family, they in turn run the farm and work in the restaurant. As mentioned the food is worth the effort of driving there, a bit off the beaten track but not too far from the A35, approx. 10-15 mins. P.S. If you are after fast food I suggest you go elsewhere!

Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere great service with a lovely smile, don't drive past as we have loads of time's get in there!

The delights of delicious home cooked food, that brings joy to every mouthful! Steak pie with suet pastry cannot be beaten. Everyone makes you feel most welcome; even with the dining room full as it was today, it’s calm and pleasant.

Sunday roast was fantastic. Lovely family run business. Nice people. Some of the meats are from the farm itself

Wow, what a hidden gem! Amazing home cooked food, great coffee and excellent warm and friendly service. We'll be back!

Only empty plates returned to the kitchen! Our meals were made from quality, locally sourced ingredients, cooked with great care; beautifully presented and served by friendly and helpful staff. Main meals and desserts shared the same care and attention to detail.

Met friends at the Pine Lodge. It was a superb roast meal and the venison was delicious. The option of three different sized meal was so helpful as there were a variety of ages and eating capacity. The choice of desserts gives a lovely variety of home made food and the pavlova is amazing. This is restaurant is family managed near Thomas Hardy's birth place and I would certainly say it is the best in Dorchester

Another fantastic meal at Pine Lodge, this time a three course Christmas lunch, lovely food and great service, beautiful warm atmosphere which we shared with our daughter and friend, will be back in the new year. Happy Christmas to you all and enjoy your well earned break 🎄🎄🥂🥂🍾🍾 xx

Beautifully cooked Sunday Roasts (choose from Beef, Lamb & Pork - specials Venison & Chicken), accompanied by a large selection of fresh vegetables; available in three portion sizes and desserts for only £4 extra. All the staff were very hospitable and made you feel most welcome. Very good value too!

This lovely little place does a great cream tea; delicious home-made scones with plenty of jam and cream. The outdoor seating is pleasant, in front of the café, with a view of flowers in pots, rose bushes and a pretty Willow tree. Although there's indoor seating available, we sat outside so we could watch the farm in action. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, service was prompt and efficient. You can hear lambs bleating in the field opposite and the farm dogs were really friendly, they tried to make friends with our little Cav! Lovely place and very reasonably priced too.

We have visited the Pine Lodge Farm on several occasions over the years. the service and food has always been of a great standard and today was no exception. We got a friendly wave on arrival and were made to feel welcome, unlike so many establishments. The cream tea was lovely and we look forward to returning.

Fingers crossed we are able to go for our Pre Christmas lunch a couple of days after the present lockdown is supposed to end. It will be our third year and all I can say, it’s amazing, I shouldn’t advertise their Pavlova as everyone will want it but I can honestly say, it’s the best ever.

Superb Sunday lunch with 3 friends and 2 well behaved dogs on a working farm in the heart of beautiful Dorset countryside. Extremely popular and with good reason. It's vital to book well in advance. 2 of us had the roast lamb: 1 had venison, and Liz had the vegetarian nut roast. 10/10 from us all. They offer small, medium and large portions, 3 of us had been before and knew large would have been foolhardy... and would have meant a no-no to their wonderful sweets. Great meal. Lovely farming family. Teas served in afternoon. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays when farm takes priority.

We had Sunday lunch here, the meat was excellent and cooked perfectly with plenty of vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. The food is very good value for money and the service is great. It is not licensed so you can bring your own wine. The views are glorious. We live in a village nearby so we will definitely be back.

A really lovely place to eat in a stunning location. Fresh home cooked food with a varied menu. Having had lots of good reports from locals we decided to finally try the restaurant and now wish we had tried it earlier it’s definitely going to go on the list of local places to go back to many times. Next time we will book for Sunday lunch.

We chose the mackerel with chips. Wow. This is my 3rd meal here and it never fails to disappoint. I was umming all through the meal. Great service , lovely people. Brilliant chef.

My friends and I have eaten here many times and always found the meals to be good, tasty, freshly cooked, and generous portions with a varied menu. As with many pubs and eateries on Sundays it was a traditional Sunday roast. There was a really impressive choice of meat from venison to chicken and I think I saw pheasant also on the menu. We have never eaten here before on a Sunday but not surprised to see how popular it is - the place was buzzing. But sadly our meals were definitely not up to the standard we normally experienced. Portions were certainly not as generous as usual and my beef was definitely over cooked as parts were charred! Table service was acceptable but certainly not as friendly and as accommodating as on previous visits. Puddings couldn’t be faulted as always so I definitely think today was purely a case of too many bookings and the kitchen and staff not coping with amount of people all probably booked in at the same time. This was a shame as this was not our experience in the past so I really hope this was a ‘one off’ disappointment.

Sun.9th June 2019. My Wife and I had a Sunday roast and chose venison from the seasonal menu. Unfortunately my Wife found venison hair in her meal and the meat was very gristley. We were very disappointed with this as we were recommended this place by a good friend. It was very busy and my Wife's chair was continually knocked by passers by so we just wanted to go. We did complain and the owner was sympathetic and said he was sorry, but the chef was just rude.

we were driving past saw the sigh though we would give it a try very glad we did.very frindly staff food excellant can recommend the steak pie very good value.lovely location.they is no license to sell alchol but there is soft drinks or take your own wine.

Support Dorset working farms by eating a traditional roast lunch in this simple but charming restaurant. The food is good, but no frills. The restaurant was full of local people, who then went to the surrounding garden outside and admired the two huge turkeys. There are also huge fluffy Norwegian Forest cats, and a farm yard with livestock. You can walk down a grassy track beyond the farm to the nearby (National Trust) Thornicombe woods (and see Thomas Hardye's cottage), wild ponies, goldfish in the natural pond and big old broadleaf woods. If you feel you've walked off your lunch, why not stop at the Greenwood Tree cafe (at the foot of the woods) for cake and coffee, before walking back to the farm (for a cream tea). Full of good old dorset food, fresh air, sunlight and feeling at one with this stunning county!

We have visited here a few times in the past. As ever, the welcome from the staff was so sincere and uplifting. The food was great. The menu was refreshingly simple with good square meals at reasonable prices. Unlike so many other places, it wasn't 'up itself' with false airs and graces. It is part of a working farm, and the opportunity to take a peak into the barns and see a whole raft of different cattle, and sheep with their tiny lambs was equally heart warming. Very nice

If you want to try something different then take a tour out in the country and enjoy a charming restaurant for lunch, The Pine Lodge Farm. The farm provides very good food at a reasonable price. The hosts are very friendly and provide good service. You will also get the opportunity to see the animals on the farm.

There is a rule that says, 'Don't over promise and under deliver' and I'm afraid that Pine Lodge is guilty of doing just that. We are a large group of friends who wanted to socialise and enjoy a Christmas lunch. We were told that we would all be sat on one long table, but we were sat in smaller groups on three tables. We had all pre ordered so it was confusing when a waitress asked if we were ready to order. It was also a shame that they had misread '7 turkey dinners' and thought it said '1 turkey dinner' so 6 of us had to change our order. The service was very slow, the food didn't come out all together so we had people finishing dessert on our table before others had even been served. We were there for three hours, which was a bit too long. There were so many people packed into the place, not just us but other groups, that some of us had to keep standing up to let people from another group get past to use the bathroom. And they don't take card payments so it was cash or cheque only, we were foretold though. We were also advised that we could bring our own alcoholic drinks but asked if we could buy any soft drinks from them. Nobody even asked if we wanted drinks at all, we had to flag a member of staff down and ask. It wasn't all bad, the food itself is home made and actually really tasty, if a bit basic. Someone on our table ordered the prawn cocktail starter and was disappointed to find the prawns came battered, and there were only three of them. They also seemed to be rationing the butter (or margarine, hard to tell). I think basically they were ill prepared for the number of customers they had packed in. Disappointing.

3 of us booked and went to Pine Lodge for a delicious, beautifully cooked Christmas lunch yesterday. I had turkey roast, Wendy had the salmon, and Roy had venison with a great orange sauce. We all licked our lips and finished with 3 very empty plates and happily full tummies. We had 3 different sweets too; Wendy had ice-cream but I was too busy tucking in to my "special" Pavlova to notice what Roy had. Finished with tea and mince-pies. Fabulous meals for us all. - Great atmosphere, very good service and friendly team. We came away feeling we'd shared in a relaxed and happy family lunch. I hadn't realised my dogs would be welcome too, but there were several quiet little canines in there. My two were happy in the car park, but next time they can come in too....well, my mature Collie can....not so sure about my chatty little Cairn Terrier! All in all a delightful experience and I'm adding another venue where I can take visitors and be sure of an excellent meal.

Boring, unimaginative food. Very slow service. Would never go back and don't recommend it. Décor very old fashioned.

Went here with a friend from NZ and his sister. 4 of us in total. The food was excellent, hot and plentiful although our first choice was unavailable due to being popular earlier in the day. The waiter/manager was very kind, full of fun and made us all feel more than welcome.

This is the best place to be for a Sunday lunch I have been in the catering trade over 50 years but never enjoyed a meal as here family owners are very friendly staff absolutely great nothing too much for anyone food is of a very good quality and cooked to perfection recommended by a chef has to be good as most chefs think they are the best but on this occasion I would rather eat at the pine lodge than anywhere else it certainly has made me go back many times and will always go almost every week in the future best wishes to Chris and crew thanks Gerry Richards

I visited this restaurant for sunday lunch with a group of people, the food was fine, the service fine yet it was just a bit ordinary, I know this place is popular with local people but just did not tick all the boxes for me. Decor a little jaded and worn out, busy restaurant.

Very friendly staff, great location. The scones are home baked, on site and were still warm. Delicious. Great quiet and secluded location. Definitely recommend!

Went with my wife and in laws for a Sunday lunch and found the place pleasant enough with attentive staff

Pine Lodge Tea rooms and restaurant

My daughter & I tried lunch here for the first time. Lovely country location, very friendly staff & great, home cooked food. We each had fish cake & salad, with roast potatoes. Beautifully presented & fresh. Smashing ! We will definitely return.

We have been before always good service and food. On this occasion I was disappointed they gave my grandsons mother ďairy after repeated being told of his intolerance as he his breast feed firstly when booking, on ordering and checking when meal was placed on table. Later while she was eating her meal the waitress came back and said there was dairy in her meal. To me this was far from satisfactory and not safe. Also COSH was not implemented, chemicals left in toilets and there was ýounger children in the party.

Visited on a Sunday with family. Location is very nice, if you didn’t know if was there, you’d never find it.

We stopped here while out cycling yesterday & had our cream tea outside in the sunshine. Lovely peaceful setting, staff very welcoming. Great food & service. Price very reasonable. The other customers were also really friendly. We'll definitely be back.

Enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch here today with friends. The dining room has more than one sitting and ours started at 1.00. It was packed out yet the staff remained calm, polite and efficient. The roast lunches were superb and the puddings amazing, especially the Pavlov. Will definitely go there again.

This is a wonderful treasure in the beautiful Dorset countryside. The disabled access is very good, I had no problems. There is a very friendly atmosphere, it was cozy too with the fire lit today. There is a good variety of food available at good prices. I went there for a treat today and enjoyed an amazing chocolate fudge cake and a hot chocolate. I've been told they do an amazing roast dinner here, which I intend to try out soon.

How I wish I lived in Dorchester! A friend took us to Pine Lodge for Sunday lunch- it was excellent, food beautifully cooked, generous portions and really well priced. Staff were really busy, a party of 22 were there at the same time, but very friendly, smiling & attentive. We will be back!

Fuimos a Pine Lodge para un almuerzo de domingo. El restaurante está situado en lo que parece un edificio de granja convertidos en una granja. Al lado hay un granero puede pasear en con varios animales de granja. No están autorizados y así puedes llevar tu propia bebida y no hay botellas! Nos llegó de la mano pero botella no nos ofrecieron ninguna copas de vino o menús y así que al final tuvimos que preguntar. Después de esperar bastante, teníamos nuestros vasos y nuestro pedido fue tomado. Cuando llego la comida era de buena calidad y bien presentada. Tienes una opción de pequeña, mediana o grande para el asado los domingos y hay una buena selección de postres. En general, los precios no están mal, especialmente si se toma en cuenta que puede llevar su propio vino. Volveríamos, posiblemente (con un par de botellas de vino decente)? El lugar está mal por un mal servicio.

Domingo almuerzo fue encantador, principal rosbif con tarta de limón y una taza de té. El servicio era excelente y el personal amable. Una vez antes de haber sido hace unos años para una merienda que también era excelente (bollos deliciosos). Esperamos que la próxima visita, bien hecho Pine Lodge.

Fuimos a cenar asado y han sido algunas veces - restaurante familiar - el personal es muy agradable, pero aunque la comida estaba buena, era un poco visible en su ausencia, hasta el punto que todos sentimos necesario solicitar más después de salir. Dado que hay excelentes culto en la vecindad me pareció que estaba muy caro.

Granja de Pine Lodge es una auténtica joya, es un restaurante en una granja en la salida cerca de Dorchester así buscar palitos de direcciones antes de salir!

Recientemente visité Pine Lodge con un grupo de amigos. El personal era muy amable y servicial y la comida era deliciosa cocina casera. Las porciones eran generosas, que tenía un enorme pastel casero cuece pescado con patatas y verduras. Cuatro de nosotros instalado en un flan, la tarta de limón era de color crema y la tarta bakewell parecía (y probado) me dijo delicioso también.

We often pop in for lunch and it's always excellent, on Wednesday I had the salmon my husband had the gammon and our daughter had the steak pie, all homed cooked and beautiful, I had a black currant cheese cake to follow and Tony had the cheese board, all of which were great, see you again next week

Este es un muy buen lugar para llamar para tartas caseras y café, pero las comidas de la tarde son gran comida casera como hígado, tocino y patatas asadas vegetales. El personal es amable y el ambiente es genial. No están abiertos de lunes o martes y conseguir el almuerzo de domingo entonces más reservar con antelación es tan popular. Muy recomendado con comida que es mucho de primera clase por lo que no demora sólo ir y ver por ti mismo.

Popped in for a cup of tea and a piece of cake. I've heard a lot of good things about this place. The apple cake was delicious. Shall be back for lunch soon. Nice atmosphere , nice surroundings. Check out the turkeys in the garden.

Came upon this restaurant purely by chance whilst on holiday, the food was prepared to a very high standard, the staff were courteous and friendly, all in all an extremely enjoyable experience and meal

As Pine Lodge Farm virgins, we were very pleased with our Sunday lunch, generous, freshly cooked roast lunch followed by a dessert to kill for, we shall be back.

Just had yet another wonderful lunch at our favourite restaurant, our daughter had the steak pie (as always) my husband had gammon steak and I had the salmon, with the biggest portion of pavlova to follow, it was all perfectly cooked and presented, the first cold day of October but beautifully warm in the restaurant, and of course the usual friendly service, thank you once again and will see you soon,Shirley, Tony and Sue

Literally off the beaten track near Dorchester you will find a great little place for lunches and teas in a setting that could almost be used for the filming of The Darling Buds of May!!Cream teas are to die for and lunches really delicious with generous portions all cooked to perfection. Their Sunday roasts are renown for miles so you definitely need to book to avoid disappointment.!!All meals are locally sourced, freshly prepared and cooked to order.We had gorgeous raspberries picked from their garden that very morning that were the perfect accompaniment to their superb homemade pavlova.Pine Lodge Farm restaurant is a hidden treasure but well worth taking the trouble to seek out.

This place is very very traditional - a favourite visit for with the older generation.Stunning homemade gravy and sautéed potatoes. The ham was also full of flavour and very juicy. Great value: 3 people ate 3 mains (2 steak pies, with suet topping and a ham baguette) and 2 desserts with 1 drink for £30. Full of locals and a beautiful relaxed atmosphere. Open 12-2. Give it a try.

A cute place alongside the farm barns, chickens, etc. Good homemade food from a straightforward menu, nothing fancy and generous helpings. A friendly welcome to all. Our walking group often stop for lunch or a snack and enjoy sitting outside.

On leaving Hardys Cottage we were looking for somewhere for lunch when we saw a sign for this little gem. The food was lovely and freshly cooked,great service and very friendly staff. Clearly a favourite with people who know of it.

A great family run restaurant. Very friendly staff who make you feel like one of the family. A lot of the food is grown or reared on the farm and is of the highest quality. Portions are genorous and the service is excellent. Booking for Sunday lunch is advisable as it is very often full due to its popularity with the locals.

We popped in here for a cream tea this afternoon on our way back from Dorchester. We had never been in here before but had often passed the sign so decided to give it a go. It was absolutely lovely, really warm and welcoming. The staff there were very firendly. We ordered cream teas which came to less than a fiver, not bad value at all. I was able to be posh with my tea choice and have a nice little pot of Assam all to myself. The scones were fresh out of the oven, still warm and fluffy and completely scrumptious. A generous helping of jam and cream smothered all over and a good sized teapot which I got three cups out of. Absolutely delicious! On the way out we got to say hello to some very friendly Charolais cows who loved having their ears scratched. Lovely and rural, with such a friendly atmosphere all round and good priced, honest food. Will definitely be visiting again.

Stopped here for afternoon tea. Typical farm cafe....could do with redecorating and maybe getting rid of all the china dogs! Each to their own I guess. Cream tea ok but a shame it is served with cheap jam rather than a local home made one. Carrot cake tasty but the cakes come from a chiller cabinet so it was very cold and very hard! Chocolate cake, eaten by unfussy, hungry son so I didn't get to try it, didn't look homemade.

Why am I writing this ... because the usual high standard was not maintained on the Sunday 20th March. I did not complain at the time as I felt sorry for the waitress who appeared not to know her job properly.I phoned the boss the following morning who rejected my comments and slammed the phone down. I've been going to the restaurant for many years and should not have been treated in this way - will I be going again?

Just returned from lunch here, well cooked home made food with a good variety of meat for a small establishment, not top notch but well prepared with local ingredients, well done to Chris and his wife and all the team, until next time.

I have passed this tea rooms many times on my way to Dorchester but never tried it before. Following a visit to the Sculptures by the Lakes, we stopped off to try it. I wasn't sure what to expect when we arrived as its decode is quite tired looking and the place was fairly dark. However, the staff were lovely and the tea very good value. The food did smell very inviting! I am going to try the Sunday roasts as I suspect they are rather tasty!

Nice meal, we were in a party of 12 and the place was very busy so maybe they can be forgiven for it not being quite as perfect as it might have been. Meal was not particularly hot, some of the veg was a little undercooked and some of our party were served well behind others, specially the desserts. Meal ok but not wonderful, maybe I am just being extra picky so go along and give it a go, the service was definitely with a smile!

Have visited on numerous occasions from birthdays, Mother's Day, for Sunday roasts and cream teas, very popular with farming community. Good home cooking and plenty of it, not the prettiest tearoom but the wonderful views, nearby walks and chance to see some of the animals in the farmyard make up for it. Laid back charm and a warm welcome- recommend booking as its very popular with us locals as well as summer visitors. Fantastic value for money.

Gorgeous cream teas with home made jam. Delightful owners and fabulous views! A perfect end to a lovely holiday in beautiful Dorset

The food is all home produced and cooked to order. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and very helpful. My mum was in a wheelchair and they made us feel very welcome and accommodated us perfectly. I could not ask for anything better.

Home cooking at its best ,friendly staff and nothing too much trouble.Sunday lunches excellent using local produce and home made puddings to die for!Cream teas with plenty of jam and cream,try their home made meat pies in the week you will not find anything better.

On our way to Thomas Hardy Cottage, took time for tea. So glad we did. One of the best afternoon teas ever. Delicious scones, great cup of tea. Very friendly service. Highly recommend.

Took a large group to this restaurant and had excellent food and service in a relaxed atmosphere - not rushed and able to enjoy the time together. Roasts much appreciated - roast potatoes like real home cooking, not the usual restaurant fare and excellent deserts.

Found this after we'd completed a long walk from Hardy's Cottage (where there are currently no toilet facilities and no tea room!) and so were somewhat relieved! While sat at our table, we could see the scones being made in the next room - and they were certainly fresh and delicious - as good as any we have had recently - and better than many! Tea room is rather rustic in character, but reflects the farm-based location.Well worth a visit.

One of the best roast dinners I have had for a long time. Pleasant surroundings, great staff and beautiful food. Yorkshire pud was delicious. The homemade puds also yummy. Booking essentail.

We looked at one other cream tea on offer but were not impressed and were delighted when we found this one. It was wonderful to be on a farm rather than a high street location. The farmer was very entertaining and I swopped a few tales of when I was evacuated to Devon in his Father's time. The cream tea was absolutely delicious and we were offered top ups on cream,jam, hot water etc. I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this farm. We are considering a visit to Dorset to include a cream tea here for a day out as we live in Hampshire. Even with a coach party to serve we were served quickly and efficiently plus learning a little of the farm history.

Google maps and the occasional signpost led us to this easily missed cafe/restaurant which is sited on a working farm. We were greeted and served by the farmer/owner who was laid back and humorous but always attentive - a real character who made us feel very welcome. He was happy to chat, and seemed genuinely appreciative of the tip that we felt was deserved. The cream tea was excellent and enjoyed by all, with freshly baked (and still warm) scones. We were regularly offered more cream, jam, milk and hot water, always with the same jovial service. Whilst the decor and appearance is not the most up to date, this did nothing to diminish our enjoyment, and we would gladly return in future.

We came upon this tea room quite by chance, and are so glad we did. The building could be prettier it's true but it is part of a working farm and in a beautiful location. They do accept coach parties by appointment, but the group that was there when we were was in a different section of the café and didn't affect us. There was plenty of parking. We were served by the owner/farmer and he was very welcoming and friendly with jokes at the ready. There were 8 of us in our party and we had plenty of tea, milk and hot water with more offered several times. The scones were fresh from the oven and the jam tasted like home made. We asked for more cream and hot water and this was brought quickly. All in all we thought it was a lovely friendly place with good service and delicious food. We shall certainly go again if we are down that way. As we didn't have a main meal, I can't comment on those but the menu certainly looked appealing and the prices were reasonable.

The Pine Lodge Farm Tea Room is tucked away in a beautiful spot, down a track well off the road, with stunning views over the Dorset countryside.Don't expect a posh restaurant. It is a tea room that serves really nice Dorset cream teas and good value home cooked lunches. Yes, it is a little tired looking, both inside and out, but the staff are lovely and welcoming and the meals that we have had there have always been really good. Today, my wife and I both had the liver, bacon and onions. (I usually do, because it's my favourite!) There was a choice of chips or boiled potatoes but we asked for mash, and they were happy to oblige. The liver was beautiful and cooked to perfection with equally nice bacon and plenty of onions. It also came with small portions of carrots, broccoli, cabbage and peas. It really had the feel of a nice home cooked meal. I followed with the home made mixed fruit crumble with ice cream (I could have had cream or custard) and my wife had a coffee.The other thing to remember here is that they do not have an alcohol licence, so you are welcome to take your own wine or beer. That always keeps the price down!All in all, we are very happy to use this restaurant and recommend it to others.

We visit Pine Lodge every year for my Mum's birthday and every time they never fail to impress with the truly wonderful food. The staff are great, always happy to help with lovely big smiles. The roasts are yummy! Proper home cooked food with fresh ingredients. You must try this little gem for yourself!

Tired restaurant, went on recommendation of friends but have to say no idea why they thought it was nice, odd smell about the building, probably damp, fairly clean but cutlery was not very clean asked for another knife and that was also not as clean as it could be, food was hot but nothing to write home about, have been to better places for less money, Sunday roast dinners are said to be very good but I do not think I will go back,