Spyway Inn DT2 9EP in West Dorset

Spent weekend here in our motorhome Friday and Saturday night, great food lovely atmosphere had Pizza Friday which was superb and chicken skewers on the Saturday with great live music in the garden. David and Louise are superb hosts and should be celebrated, coming back at the end of July

I came here for with a group of friends from school for a long overdue catch up! You cannot beat the garden and the wonderful view with rolling hills and friendly cows in neighbouring fields! We enjoyed pizza at lunch accompanied by aperol spritzes and local ciders and before we knew it, it was dinner time so we stayed to sample the sharing board with smoked mackerel pate and crudités followed by pulled pork burgers and delicious cold slaw! Live music started at 6pm which added to the friendly atmosphere and really rounded the day off superbly! Louise and Dave were fantastic hosts!

Chatty and busy landlady doing her best. Atmosphere improved as more people arrived but very quiet at start. Menu disappointing (website and blackboards misleading) as was food.

Stayed in our campervan in the car Park overnight as a member of Britstop. Called into the pub for a meal. It was the bet vegetarian food, I had at any pub. The owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. All in all, it was a very enjoyable evening and I will definitely be visiting again. It put a smile on mine an my husbands face 😊😊

This Inn serves delicious food at a really good price. You can be inside or out despite the weather. The staff were lovely and there was lots of food for the price. Well worth a visit for lunch

Had a fabulous Sunday roast here today 18th June 2023 , with some friends , would definitely visit again if down this way The beef was amazing , lots of veg , great service , they have a lovely garden out the back

Excellent tapas selection the mackerel pate was perfect and my wife had the BBQ pulled pork. The cider was also tasty. Will definitely come again.

A party of 6, booked to include our Irish Setter (but he was exhausted and we left him at home) - we took advantage of one of the garden pods with fantastic views on a gorgeous evening. The landlady and other staff were extremely friendly and we ordered 4 pizzas together with several small tapas plates (2 meatballs, cod croquettes, scampi, chips) and a side of jalapeños ! All were delicious. The pizzas were delivered one-by-one (as they only have a single pizza oven) but this wasn't an issue for us as we grazed our way through the evening. The Serrano Ham and Blue Vinny was our fav. topping.

Two of us enjoyed a reasonably priced and good meal here. Friendly landlord. Narrow lanes to get there.

Booked for Sunday lunch with my better half (wife). Fabulous food and service as always. The owners and staff never fail to impress. But on this occasion they surpassed themselves with free entertainment in the shape of a local band playing in their superb beer garden. Well done spyway im now struggling with overindulgence. See you soon

We dined as a party of 4 adults and 2 children. Everyone enjoyed their meals, which were well presented. In addition to the standard menu, there was also a specials board. Bearing in mind the quality of the food, the prices represented good value.

I have reviewed this place several times and it's always the same 5stars. Had Sunday lunch which was most enjoyed by all. It's got something - whether it's the quality of the food, the well kept beers, the ambiance, the friendly staff or the pleasant garden with views over the lovely Dorset countryside who knows? The mixture however is a surefire hit.

Nothing makes me happier when my pub meal arrives, than a proper pie. An actual slice with a top, bottom and sides of decent pastry. When you see that then you know that the chef actually cares about what he’s putting out, and you are likely to have a good meal. Today all was delicious, friendly welcoming staff and it was easy to get a table in the bar at short notice. I honestly think that the spyway is a seriously underrated pub in the area. I’ve never had a bad meal here.

An excelllent Saturday night dinner after walking 12 miles from Cerne Abbas and the night before walking 12 more to Abbotsbury. A very warm welcome; relaxed, friendly but efficient staff. We were ravenous and the meal was just what we needed - excellent chowder starter. I then had the chicken pie; my brother had the liver. All very well prepared and presented and delivered with prompt, no nonsense service. Good beers too.

This was a nice pub and the staff were very friendly and helpful but the food wasn’t great. We were at the end of the day so maybe that’s the reason. They do have these nifty eating pods in the garden though.

We were on a long walk in the area and popped in on the off chance - we were seated and served immediately with delicious chilli prawns, astonishingly brilliant tempura veg and chicken satay. A lovely way to lunch!

We’ve been to The Spyway before but this time was for a special birthday meal and to experience one of the Skypods. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent and the Skypod experience was brilliant. A perfect evening not to mention a fabulous location.

We booked Sunday lunch whilst in the area. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had a a tasty well cooked roast. The bar was dog friendly.

We had a very happy time at the Spyway, not easy to find! But so worth it for the welcome and freshly cooked food, small menu but good pub food the steaks were excellent, we will return!

Fabulous views, shame about the food! 70's style frozen food but really expensive with it. Scampi and chips,fish and chips etc etc so you know what to expect but dishes were very basic and all from the freezer and at £13 were very over-priced.

Eaten here several times. Food is always very good and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Dog friendly in the bar and stunning views across the countryside.

Lovely visit to the Spyway, excellent food very friendly and help staff. Service was fantastic. The steak was delicious combined with a fabulous peppercorn sauce and the fish pie was to die for.. Thank you Spyway for an amazing evening so welcoming!! Will be back very soon!!

Called in here with several filthy friends after a morning of hard conservation work in a nearby river. The pub is lovely, the staff welcoming (despite our appearance!), the toilets clean and well stocked! A nice surprise. The menu was varied and interesting and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food they ordered. A really lovely lunch was had and very much enjoyed. Highly recommend to everyone

Came here for a Sunday Roast which did not disappoint. The food was good, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was fantastic. Only slightly negative thing to say was that we were surprised that it wasn't busier.

Called in there for a meal with my wife Staff very friendly and service very cold ordered starters which were nice then had mains which were very nice and filling I had apple pie with custard which was also nice but not very warm but it was very nice so didn’t want to bother anyone.overall very nice food and staff really pleasant worth a visit

Went here Saturday evening after hearing from friends about this great pub. We were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The owners and staff were very friendly. The food was excellent and the whole place had a great atmosphere,we then took drinks into the garden which was idyllic. All in all a great night out will definitely be back.

What a fantastic location and a beautiful garden. The surrounding countryside is breathtaking and a fantastic place to watch the sun set. Food was beautiful and fresh. A very busy Saturday night but was still superb. Food was selling out quickly but wasnt surprised as it was very busy. A great experience friendly staff and look forward to our return.

It was great to be back at this wonderful place. Been here before and again had another wonderful meal with friends. Highly recommend it.

Sunday lunch - with high expectations from the reviews and the very nice booking experience.Service was a bit odd - the lady serving had no knowledge of the ales, which considering there wasn't many was disappointing. Limited menu with some things not available, again the server didn't know the soup of the day or the pate - all small things but frustrating non the less. However, all of the food was excellent - fresh, tasty and reasonable portion sizes.We were overcharged - eventually sorted out after 2 requests to check the bill. The food saved the day hence the slightly generous 4 stars.

We stayed locally and went here for lunch and dinner,of course drinks were involved as well, this is all you would hope for in a country pub, great welcome friendly locals, great beer and food all in all a fantastic experience!!!!

As the tourists have arrived we headed inland a few miles to one of my favourite free house pubs.

We visited the Spyway Inn at 9pm on Good Friday and they could not have been more welcoming. Despite the kitchen closing, we were treated to a beautiful steak (cooked to perfection and so good it did not need the accompanying peppercorn sauce) followed by Sticky Toffee pudding with a rich deep sauce and creamy ice cream.

Undoubtedly the best all round pub around in and around Bridport. Since new owners took over a basic out of the way pub has been transformed into a "must visit". Menu looks pricy but it is worth every penny. Fantastic garden, ultra friendly owners, good range of changing beers. What more can a man want?....oh and did I tell you they do reasonably priced rooms and my dog is welcome?

13 people and not a single complaint says it all really, will definitely be going back here again the landlord and landlady were very friendly and helpful

We chose here for a meal mainly because it was one of the few places open on a Monday evening, but what a find it turned out to be. I had pork loin and my husband had the vegetarian curry. Both meals were delicious in fact it's one of the best meals I've had in a pub for a long time. Lovely beer & a very friendly landlady, they deserve to do well in the future & we wish them all the best. Thank you.

I happened to be in Bridport at lunchtime, and this is quite convenient. I had been once before in the mid 1970's when it claimed to have a Swiss influence, and maybe it did because the food was quite good. But the Swiss connection is no more! The menu is a bit more adventurous than a normal Dorset pub. We started with crab soup, and then ate a very serviceable prawn risotto. Very pleasant.

It was over 30years ago I last visited this pub when I didn't live in Dorset and was hoping my next visit would be as nice as the last. I wasn't to be disappointed as the new owners have taken up the baton and offer a great pint of cider, an uncomplicated choice of really well-cooked meals served with a deal of friendliness not found too often in hidden away pubs. Like so many other reviewers, I wholeheartedly recommend you pay a visit (it may take a few minutes to find it as it really is hidden in the Dorset hills, but I'm sure you'll love it!

I went for a meal with friends. The atmosphere was wonderful excellent food and the new owners are very friendly. Conclusion five star.

This pub doesn't look much from the outside but the food we both had was lovely, great choice on the menu and warm and friendly staff. Would return if ever back in the area.

We had a fantastic family evening meal. The couple who run the pub now are very welcoming, it was cosy feel. Food portion are very generous and all the food was delicious. We would highly recommend.

After a lovely, warm welcome with big warm fires and roaring logs, we had the choice of a wide selection of local drinks to choose. The varied menu, and the willingness of the owners and chef to please all tastes and appetites, made an impressive range of options. Generous portions were really well cooked and presented. No piped music. No flashing light. Perfect!!!

Good food, plenty of veggie alternatives, Otter Ale good and staff very friendly... great pub, we will return....

Looking for somewhere mid way between Plymouth and Southampton to meet a friend for lunch we discovered the Spyway Inn. What a gem, just over one mile from the A35 it was ideal. Tucked away in the country, wonderful views, large garden, good food and very friendly helpful owners. Will definitely be going again.

Unfortunately I was driving later, so could not have an excellent Otter Ale. We had previously ordered as a local walking group and all our food orders were promptly served. My Belly pork was excellent and it looked as though everyone else was happy with their choice. My wife had a new addition to the menu, a generous portion of mixed cheeses. It was beautifully presented and was delicious

Well worth a visit would recommend without hesitation the owners were on hand to discuss the menu and very friendly

Spyway Inn was recommended to me by Ashley and Amanda, who run Manor Farm in West Compton.

We just wanted a light supper we were not disappointed it was nice and clean with a very friendly welcome the restaurant was very busy and the service was very good and the food was served very quick and nice and hot and of good quality

Went here for a last minute meal and so glad we did. Between four of us we had two different starters, four different mains and three different desserts. All dishes were delicious and very decent portion sizes. For me they were very accommodating of dietary needs - no gluten and dairy and there were several options available. Staff were friendly, very good at clearing glasses and checking everything was ok and seeing if there was anything we needed. Will definitely be returning.

This is a charming village pub in a beautiful part of Dorset serving decent beer. But sadly it is let down by the very average food it serves. If you want a huge portion of re-heated food piled up on your plate with loads of potatoes and vegetables with no concern whatever for the standard of presentation this is the place for you. But if quality is more important than quantity go elsewhere. We are not after haute cuisine, just fresh products, decently cooked and well presented. Is it really that difficult? Take a lesson from The Hive at Burton Bradstock!

Have just returned from this iconic eatery for an 80th Birthday meal. I have been here many times and always enjoy the fantastic views, fun child’s play area and great setting. Tonight was the first time under new management and they have kept it going in the great way it always has. 10 people catered for all in different ways. A mix of starters, mains and desserts.

Visited for a meal the first night of a 3 night stay in the area and ended up eating here 3 nights running. Great British pub food, generous portions, average price. The owners were friendly and professional. We had no idea they’d only been running the pub for 10 days! Pub has a Large beer garden and a couple of bedrooms I believe (unvisited due to rain and staying elsewhere) and is in a beautiful spot in the Dorset countryside. Highly recommended.

Dined here with friends one sunny summer evening. The garden is large and not overcrowded with tables so you retain a nice privacy. The staff were attentive and soon came out and took drinks orders and then food.

We go here lots, always good food. The outside is great for the kids and brilliant views. Also the beer selections not to shabby!

Ambience and charm in spades on the inside of this small pub, and a beautiful garden with the backdrop of rolling fields make this a pleasant spot to enjoy a pint of Otter ale or bitter.

This is a little gem, we sat in the garden on a glorious June evening but there is also a cozy restaurant and bar area. The food was outstanding and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Lovely home made pub food. Specials are special. Good local ale. Pub garden has great views and good facilities for children.

Dropped in having not visited for years. Lovely warm welcome, cosy but spacious snug bar with excellent Otter beer. Excellent prompt friendly service and good homely food. Perfect for what we wanted!

only phoned the night before for a table of 14, yes came the reply 8-30, very welcoming as usual , Tim (family ) always remembers your name & drinks. When we arrived the place was packed (a lot of them were locals) food was amazing , I had hake , no room for pudding! They also provided a take away meal for the person who was unable to make the meal thank you Tim, Viv & Kevin

This pub is one of our favourites and repeatedly come to visit. As soon as you enter you are greeting by friendly and welcoming landlords. Whether it be a couples dining experience or a family dinner this pub is the place to go. The food is delicious from main meals to Sunday lunches and desserts. Would highly recommend :)

Great value pub with clean and simple bedrooms with stunning countryside views, excellent service from Tim and his staff, with nothing being to much trouble. Small separate and cosy bar area with friendly locals adds charm to the ambiance of the pub,while the adjoining restaurant serves up excellent fresh home cooked food. Overall a great weekend break, (even though Tim is a Birmingham City fan ) Dawn and Marc stayed 24 & 25 November

Sunday lunch for four in a traditional country pub with glorious views - cannot fault in any way - enough said!

We met up with family at this lovely pub and we were so pleased that we went there. We were warmly greeted by the landlord who looked after us very well. The food was absolutely delicious and my aunt even said her dessert was the best dessert she had ever had! We couldn’t fault our meal and it was very reasonably priced. Will definitely stop there again if we are travelling in that area. You should too!

Went with family having rebooked. Small cosy restaurant and the food was really good. Would class this as a good English restaurant. The service was good would definitely recommend it.

An excellent experience with a large group of people. Food was excellent as always, staff very pleasant and the host could not have been more helpful. I really recommend the chicken pie!! Also catered for gluten free with a good selection of desserts.

came here whilst we were away after recomendations

Just want to say a big thank you to Tim and his Team we have been coming to this little gem in Dorset for what must be over 15 years , I did ask Tim how comes he does not age . Always pre book as they are always fully booked . They do a nice veggie curry also my son loves the steak with my daughter always having a massive burger and chips . To sum up good old English pub food with the great views of the English country side .

We were taken here for an evening meal and found the food excellent as was the service. The welcome was warm and friendly. I had prawn tempura to start and a prawn curry (I like prawns!), both were absolutely lovely. A small, but good, beer selection completed a very nice evening. This was our first visit but hopefully won't be our last.

Situado firmemente en el medio de la nada, de que este pub hace cualquier encargo es notable; de que hace ya mucho, ya que no es testamento a un alto nivel de servicio y excelente comida. El propietario es amable, aparentemente con una excelente memoria para cara, y todo el mundo recibe un cordial saludo. Tuvimos el cerdo asado especial, vientre y lento fue excelente. Ales son Otter. El jardín tiene juegos para niños y con vistas a una de las panorámicas más bellas que puedas imaginar. Hay un comedor separado del bar.

I visited this pub with my husband and 10 month old son having been advised by the Otter brewery that they stocked their Tarka Lager. The barman was really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The garden was perfect for us with a swing set with baby swing and a baby seesaw, and beautiful views over the countryside. The beer was pretty good too! Would love to visit if we are every in the area again and would highly recommend to anyone.

best risotto had it ages, and the fish pie was very nice as well, situated in a lovely sunny beer garden with very polite and attentive bar and waiting staff, we will be back

Two stunning tasty pies. One fish. One Ham. Both amazing. We shall return for more. Lovely service and great value.

Excellent beer, very good wine and fine simple food. We sat in the garden in the evening sun. We loved it.

The Spyway Inn is a bit tricky to find if you don't know the area but it's well worth the effort. The food is amazing and such huge portions. The first time we went we were really impressed with the service and friendliness of the staff. The second time they seemed a little understaffed but it didn't spoil our enjoyment of the evening. On the third visit we sat outside to eat as it was such a lovely evening, the garden has good views over the countryside and it was perfect. My only tiny criticism would be that the menu is a little limited, it would be nice to have a few more choices but they seem to do a chef special every day which is usually well worth trying. Go to the Spyway Inn, you will not be disappointed!

A great local pub in a wonderful rural environment. Very welcoming, attentive landlord. We've been half a dozen times over the past two or three years. To begin with the food was excellent but the last two visits have been very disappointing. The menu needs a refresh and a bit of flair to the cooking. Tempura king prawns were tasteless, soggy and very 'English'. Gorgeous garden for al fresco dining in the summer when the quality of food is less important.

An out of the way Inn, but well worth the effort of finding (it's on the road from Askerswell to Eggardon Hill & Toller Porcorum).Beautiful views from the back garden, friendly staff & atmosphere, good prices - nothing bad to say at all. The ales are great & well kept.Unfortunately we just missed the kitchen service but the manager offered to arrange a hot sandwich if we were really starving.Visit - you'll be impressed !

Today was our second visit in as many weeks , we had a ramble over Eggardon hill with friends and we recommended the Spyway inn as the best place to go for food after a long walk , we were not disappointed , the place is a gem of a pub with a beautiful beer garden , all of the staff are friendly and polite , the landlord is a lovely welcoming chap , the food is first class pub food , the building is old and quaint just as a Dorset country pub should be , our whole party were really pleased with our recommendation, we will definitely be back , hopefully to have an overnight stay as well .

Tim, Viv, and Kevin have built a pub business with a fab reputation for food. Simple, well cooked, & delicious. A warm welcome that all locals and visitors alike appreciate. Rare to find such a genuine welcome in pubs. Fish of the day always a winner. Steak pie and fish pie popular. Otter beers and local ciders add the Dorset and Devon touch. Located up a hill overlooking the beautiful views of west Dorset from their nice garden.

Superb food, simply but perfectly cooked, Cosy and welcoming atmosphere, fine range of beers and cider, amazing views. West Dorset at its very best...

Cracking pub to drop in for a drink or to stay and enjoy simple but well prepared and presented "Country Inn" food.

This small pub in rural Dorset is still very much a pub with a bar that was full of drinkers, although it’s a small room and it doesn’t take many to fil it. There are two separate smallish restaurant areas but the feel is very much of a village pub that does meals rather than a restaurant where you can buy a drink. The beer was excellent and the service friendly and welcoming.The menu is quite extensive, mainly pub favourites, fish and chips, lamb shank, a steak, cottage pie etc. but a wider than usual selection of vegetarian dishes. The food it has to be said is average. I had the scallops as a starter, they were OK, perhaps a bit dry but covered with a very strong caramelised sauce of onions and other things, far too strong for a delicate flavour like scallops. For main course I had the lamb’s liver, cut much too thick and overcooked it was crumbly and not very flavourful. The vegetables while not exciting were perhaps slightly better than the norm. Others has the fish and chips which was fine, the leg of duck and a vegetarian curry which were all OK but certainly not special. Fairly basic comfort Pub Grub. For pudding I had a treacle sponge pudding with ice cream, again OK but no more.Overall a pleasant evening out, nice place, nice ambiance, plenty to fill you up but not a gastronomic treat.

Visited for a casual birthday dinner with the inlaws last night and had a really nice time. The service was very welcoming and the food better than your usual pub grub. Portions are extremely generous so arrive with a big appetite! The yummy mozzarella sticks were more the size of a main than a starter! Delicious fish pie and lovely fresh veg. Despite feeling very stuffed we had to have a pudding - compliments to the chef on the mixed fruit crumble!

We were recommended to this pub by the owners of Lancombe Cottages where we were staying. We were not disappointed. The welcome was warm and the cider (my wife advises) was excellent. So too was the the food.Plenty of choice and good portions. The pub is small but adequate. In the better weather there is a vast attractive garden. The service was friendly and helpful and the cost good value.Highly recommended.

The Spyway inn restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike and is general busy. It is wise to book in advance to avoid disappointment. The menu offers a range of quality dishes at reasonable prices. There are outside tables and a cute kiddies playground.The waitresses are charming, friendly and efficient and management is on the ball in running this busy eatery.

Revisited last week. Very busy but service didn't suffer at all. The portions are generous and the curries particularly recommended. Will definitely be back again soon!

We decided to eat at one of our favourite pubs. We had our warm welcome from Tim very accommodating as usual. Ordered our food my friend enjoyed her fish pie, I had the liver it was over cooked and hard to cut through on one side but the flavour of the gravy and mountain of chips/veg made up for it. I didn't eat it all as I wanted a pudding as i have had their puds before I wanted to leave room for one. That's when things went wrong my friend enjoyed her Eton mess but I had the trio of chocolate which consisted of a rock hard dried up brownie, a cheesecake that tasted like it was going over and a chocolate orange pot that had never seen an orange before. I couldn't eat any of it, so when the waitress came over I very quietly told her that it wasn't good I also found myself apologising about the fact I couldn't eat it!! She said that she would sort it out. I popped out to the garden for some air but on my way I overheard them saying horrible things about me complaining and being incredibly defensive about what I had said. Of course I'm feeling very uncomfortable at this point and decide we'll have our coffee outside and settle up straight away. I was not only charged for the pudding but not once did anyone approach me about it to say sorry or to offer me something else or to even acknowledge me in anyway. Even when the waitress brought the coffee outside I apologised again for mentioning the said pud, also that I'd overheard what they had said and hoped I had not caused any trouble. She said no it was fine and she would let them know yet still no one came out to see us. We were so uncomfortable we left via the garden so we didn't have to walk through the bar.This is a place that I take people to for Christmas dinner twice over the festive period. I also take family/friends throughout the year. I will not be going back. Feeling very disappointed.

Having walked for almost 3 hours to reach this destination we were disappointed to see a very definite NO DOGS on the door. It was slightly raining so the garden was out of the question, thank goodness my husband wasn't walking and met us at the put with our car, we had to deposit our very tired terrier in the car which seemed sad. I can understand dogs being barred from the restaurant but from a country pub bar it seemed unusual. Anyway once past this disappointment things looked up, the staff looked after us well and we were pleased to find a space in a very comfy corner which I can imagine is a favourite spot. Once we'd decided to eat the barman suggested we quickly grab a table which was adjacent to the bar as he was expecting a large group to come in, it was good advice as we'd have found it hard to eat standing at the bar. The food wasn't haute cuisine, it was good pub grub but maybe in the restaurant (on the other side of the building) it has a more varied menu. All in all I liked The Spyway Inn but where we live in Surrey we're allowed to take our very well behaved terrier in with us to almost any country pub, I don't think we'll return for that reason alone.

An olde worlde pub with lots of atmosphere and a lovely garden set among rolling fields. Booking is advisable as the restaurant is not over large. The menu is varied and a choice of Sunday roasts on offer as well. On the day we were there we had an unfortunate cut of lamb which was unusually tough but it was immediately replaced with melt in the mouth beef. One of the regulars had the same and was extremely surprised so I wouldn't let our bad luck put you off. We will definitely eat here again.

Re visited again, same great service, same great food, good choice when sea resorts are packed to get a bit far from the crowds

We had an excellent meal with prompt service. Pleasant restaurant in the middle of nowhere, and worth driving to the top of the hill for the lovely expansive view to the south west.

We were recommended this pub/ eatery by our hostess, both for nearness but also for good food. Sitting in the bar area for a drink firstly - as our table was not quite ready & they were busy, we chose different options for our evening meal, enjoyed my rissotto & consequently booked to return the following nightSecond time we both had hake - different styles - but really goodStaff very pleasant, would recommend if in the area

Popped in for a quick lunch. Will be back for dinner. Lovely food and great service and very well kept beer. Can't wait to return

Went to the pub of our choice but it was closed! Driving to Bridport and came across the Spyway Inn--did not know what to expect but found the dinner very good .Friendly ,family atmosphere in an obviously ancient Inn. Very pleased with our accidental find! Will go there again next time we are nearby.

This is a nice pub - mainly set up for food, as bar area is tiny. It has a lovely beer garden looking out over hills. The service was really friendly. Came here for dinner when I was staying in the area.Me: Lasagne with garlic bread and a small salad. I also had a side order of chips. The lasagne was very disappointing, as it was dry and over cooked, with no bechamel sauce. Chips were good.My friend: Halibut on a bed of cabbage, which had been fried with bacon and cream, served with green beans and sauté potatoes. He said the fish was nicely cooked and tasty, but the sauce was a bit runny. Came to £43.60 with 2 pints of beer each.

Another fabulous welcome and beautifully cooked meal at The Spyway - now been coming here for over 9 years and continue to enjoy the changes in the menu. Always a really good welcome even though we only visit a few times a year - highly recommended!

Part of the 5 pub challenge, our first port of call, nice garden setting with excellent views 7 good drinks available with nice food

We had not been to the Spyway Inn for a good many years and following a recommendation, booked this last minute for Sunday lunch on a grey cold day and were not disappointed. We were very warmly greeted and shown to our table. Besides the usual Sunday roasts, there is a good selection on the menu. 2 of us had roast dinners, one had lamb shank and the other had duck. The food was nicely presented, fresh vegetables and good portions using local produce. There is a delicious dessert menu, all home made. All of us enjoyed our meals and were very impressed by the friendliness of all the staff. Tim, the proprietor, was very attentive and very friendly. He told us he has been there for 13 years! We realised this is how long ago we had last visited!! We all agreed we would definitely return.

We went to the Spyway Inn on New Year's Eve. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. There was a good range of beer and cider and the food was good too. And even thought the restaurant was full they let us eat in the bar from the same menu. If you are down there it is well worth a visit

This pub is excellent small but a Dorset gem with cosy dinning and superb food. My daughter and I had the duck which was cooked to perfection and a sticky toffee pudding to die for. A very warm welcome every time and attentive waitresses. Excellent meal and excellent all round.

The food is delicious, plentiful and excellent value for money. The service is brilliant - you are made to feel like a family member. My favourite place for special occasions.

We went for Sunday lunch and took some friends from Devon, who hadn't heard of this place. Booking is a must, by the way, as it is so popular with the locals. As soon as you walk in, there is a good atmosphere. The bar area is small, but has a warm, cosy feel to it. The bar and restaurant staff are lovely and made us feel very welcome. The choice on the menu is good and our friends, noth vegetarian, had plenty to choose from. The whole experience was good and we will certainly be going back.