The Black Dog Inn in Wiltshire

I'm sad to say that if you don't already know this village pub will be shut now. It has been shut since 13th October 2023 and know one knows when it is next going to be open. Thanking all the lovely staff for their time. Thanks

There is not a local villager any more .they are from all townies and they don't know what they want. Good for the future from a old local from Hindon

Great country pub with a beer garden, low ceilings and good food.

Stopped for lunch on a long drive. Nice food. Staff were really helpful. Great little pub.

Lovely pub with nice beer garden. James and staff were very accommodating and friendly. Would go again and recommend.

We visited the pub recently with four dogs and they were very accommodating putting us in a separate room. The food was amazing, some of the most delicious pub food and well priced. The service was ok, not super friendly but still good, the atmosphere was quite lacking which was surprising for a Saturday lunchtime but I’d visit again

Definitely the best steak dinner we’ve had in a long time cooked to perfection, thank you very much indeed

Great pub food just a bit strange weas told no cheese available and coffee machine on blink(stuffed up with cheese? 😅) Ham and eggs was great proper thick ham.

Had a gorgeous roast beef lunch at this friendly pub, very tasty, one of the best I’ve had for a long time, loads of perfectly cooked veg and cater for gluten free! My son had the burger and said it was really good too. Nothing was too much trouble, really enjoyed our lunch. Thank you.

Very accommodating - had a lovely private room for our two families, which was perfect. Food was nice, although I was disappointed with the chickpea curry and the dessert was a little strange but everyone else really enjoyed their meals. Staff were very friendly, we had a hiccup with a missing dish but they rushed through a replacement really fast.

Only went for a drink but the staff were very friendly and helpful.

We had heard good things about the pub a few years ago and decided to have a meal there for my husbands birthday. The place was cold, we were put into a cold back room. The meal lacked any additional touches as you would expect for the prices paid. I had pea risotto which was tasteless. I may as well have been eating a pile of garden peas and plain rice. No added parmesan or any other flavoursome addition. Other family had steak - plain with no offer of a sauce and frozen chips. Everyone in our party was very disappointed and will not go there again.

Fantastic old pub. We were the only people there at the start of the evening which is a shame for the establishment as they deserve better patronage. Really big portions and excellent quality - whitebait and pate for starters were a meal in themselves and two excellent rib eye steaks for mains which were perfectly cooked. We asked for onion rings as they weren't on the menu and were provided at no extra charge. Friendly guy behind the bar and a really good choice of beers,lagers and ciders. Shame it was our last night but will definitively visit again if in the area. Thanks very much.

Great traditional pub, in lovely rural setting with excellent service and staff. Thank you very much for all of your help.

Visited the pub last night with friends and had an amazing meal. I chose The Black Dog Burger which was truly the best burger I've ever had!. All our meals were exceptional, beautifully presented, and very large portions!. The service was excellent, and the staff are very friendly and attentive. We're so lucky to have this gem of a pub close by, and can't wait to return and try the Sunday roast!.

Visited the pub with friends last night and had an amazing meal. The food is exceptional!. The Black Dog burger was truly the best burger I've ever had!. All our meals were beautifully presented, and very large portions!. The service was excellent, and staff very friendly and attentive. So lucky to have this gem of a pub close by, and can't wait to return and try the Sunday roast!.

Not very good food ok could do better

Lovely country pub in Chilmark. Welcoming staff, open fires and simple food.

We decided to call in here as we were passing after visiting Shearwater Lake, what a great decision that was!! we didn't book but the bar staff were really welcoming, we ordered the roast, it was incredible, great little pub with parking at the back

Very disappointed. Despite making a booking that was confirmed for Saturday lunch for seven of us the pub was closed when we arrived. No one had contacted us to say and we had travelled an hour and a half to meet up with family.

Great place, very good curry and the fog enjoyed it. A bit off the track but worth the detour

Menu isn't the largest,but what we had was well cooked and tasty. Service was very good as well. We will return 😊

Lovely place to eat great value for money very welcome host's

Nice relaxed pub stopped for a bite to eat and a pint

We were travelling to the west country and wanted a bite to eat but not at a service station. My partner found the Black Dog so we diverted off the A303. Chilmark is only 5 minutes from the main road and the Black Dog is very easy to find. The postcode takes you straight to it. When we arrived we were given a very friendly welcome, as was out dog. The menu, though not extensive, had something for everyone. The whitebait starter and burger main course were particularly tasty. The beer was well kept and the prices reasonable. If you are looking for a stop just off the A303 near Stone Henge I can thoroughly recommend The Black Dog Inn.

Fantastic music. Brilliant drinks, lovely atmosphere incredibly friendly and welcoming

Fantastic food and service. Real home cooked food freshly prepared. I like the fact that the menu is not enormous but varied enough to suit everyone. Close attention is given to everything and the chips where amazing, crisp on the outside soft and fluffy in the middle! Cosy atmosphere and good choice of drinks. I would highly recommend it.

We came to The Black Dog having walked out of the Bell Inn at Wylye in disgust at the attitude of the licensee (asking locals not to stand at the bar as it's 'not very welcoming'). We were made extremely welcome and had a great chat with the man behinid the bar who then told us which of the seats was the most comfortable. Time didn't permit us to linger for anything to eat however it's going to be high on my list for a return visit.

Had a lovely lunch. Burgers are amazing.

A quick stop off for Sunday lunch on our anniversary trip to the West Country. Lovely roast beef dinner and haddock and chips for my pescatarian husband. Staff seemed amiable, pleasant and helpful but a little lacking in restaurant business procedures. Very pleasant. Popular with the locals it seemed.

Awful pint, terrible service had to tell barman how it should be done. Menu is cheapest around but would rather pay more. Won't be returning

We went here specifically for a midday meal. They were short staffed, but the barman/waiter seemed to think it was a personal challenge. He made every effort to treat every customer as if they were the sole client. The chef was accommodating to dietary requirements and produced really delicious meals for us. I don't mean standard fare for a dairy free option but real choices with delicate flavours, all well presented. The set and setting is relaxing: the prices are about what you would expect for pub food, however the meals are above what you might expect. The service is the jewel in the crown. All the personnel seemed personally invested in the way the place presented itself.

I called ahead to ask if they had room for 8 of us. The Guy on the phone was so lovely. Great welcome. Amazing meal.We all had different choices & good selection for Children. The portion sizes were good too. Met the Chef on the way out and thanked him for a fab meal, only disappointed we were too full & tired to order off the delicious dessert menu. We will be back. Thank you 😃

Lovey food lovely cider! The Ciabattas are definitely worth looking at, always friendly and polite. Thank you!

Fantastic food and dog friendly

Stopped off on our journey and what a delight. Lovely service, football for the kids big and small, food delicious. We had a little wait but the staff were extremely apologetic but we didn't really even notice as we were so chilled there. Def a great place for dogs too. Thanks Black Dog Inn, good luck with the rest of the season 👍

This an old styled country pub. The choice of beer was good and the wine choices excellent. The bar staff were friendly and helpful. Sat outside on what looks like new furniture. Try and find Polly's grave! Highly recommended.

We had a lovely evening meal, my wife had the haddock and chips which she commented on was amazing. I had the steak which was lovely, cooked perfectly and my teenage son devoured a home made beef keema curry with all the trimmings. Service was great, staff friendly and welcoming. Thank you to James (manager & chef) and his staff, we will be back soon.

Having never been here before we relied on other reviews when we took the chance and booked it. Despite being a little short staffed on Sunday the lady on the bar (who was also rushing round taking food orders and serving food) was friendly and welcoming. In fact, all the staff we saw were friendly and treated us like regulars even though it was our first visit. The food arrived in a timely manner and was really tasty. There were four of us eating and we had 3 different dishes. They all arrived together and were all hot and looked freshly cooked. We'd definitely recommend and if we are ever back in that area would not hesitate in going back (just a shame it's not closer to home or we'd be there very often). The only thing which could have been improved was possibly the garden which is located across the car park, and was a little 'unloved' and not necessarily the best we've seen, but that's being ultra critical.

The server was very nice, she made us a couple of perfect shandys on a hot day and even filled our water bottles. There is so much history here, it's a very fun place to relax.

Olde English, Traditional Public House. Not that great many left nowadays.

Lovely friendly local pub. Good priced drinks and lovely beer garden

Lovely local pub. Great hearty dishes, good drinks and friendly staff.

Nice local pub. Stopped for some food. Footpath right opposite to walk the dog. Dog friendly.

Service was good but the meal was disappointing

Had a wonderful lunch. Friendly service and great food. Given that we turned off the main road on spec when we saw their sign, we were very happy with our decision.

Badly injured myself by smacking my head on a low beam in the bar. Barmaid watched me do it and didn't even ask if I was ok. Won't be coming back.

Lovely fresh food, served hot and in good time. Staff polite and happy to help. Top quality fish and chips. Would definitely recommend. Great menu choices and parking available. First time visiting and it was a great experience.

Arrived in the dark (evening 8/30), no food we're closing !! Why open a public house???

Great pub. Lovely food and very friendly staff. I would highly recommend it

We had a great Sunday roast. The staff was really friendly and accommodated us with no problems. Constantly asking us if all was fine. Worth the detour from the A303

Chilmark's local pub. Very nice pub food with friendly staff. Fairly quiet last time we went, but it was mid-week. Hope it can manage to stay afloat in these challenging times.

Stopped in with my Partner & my mother, after leaving the A303 looking for somewhere to let the dogs out the car on a long journey. Popped inside to check they were dog friendly first, and was welcomed in, even with two very excitable spaniels. The bar staff were brilliant with customers, brilliant with the dogs & the food was great too. We will definitely visit again next time we do this trip, maybe even on the way back!

Great place off the A303. Doged a traffic jam for a great lunch and drink. Staff very helpful, service was great. This was an excellent find. Look out for the signs

Excellent friendly service and good pub food

Really lovely, polite young staff working during our visit! Good selection of draught beer and real ales, good food, nice ambience. Lots of space outside to sit and enjoy the evening!

We were just passing on a Sunday lunchtime. Called in on the off-chance that we could have dinner. Although it was busy, we were accommodated without any fuss and we had a yummy roast dinner for 3. There is a good range of real ales. Friendly and attentive bar staff and a lovely traditional old pub feel to the place. Top marks!

Fantastic little country pub with good food and good beer. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quick bite to eat and a pint

Great food, great staff, great chef. If you have any dietary requirements phone ahead the day before if possible and they can do you a special dish.

A lovely traditional country pub with good quality food. The menu is quite short and so you might want to check it put online, but the food we had was excellent.

Although not cheap, as a rural pub its to be expected, the food is delicious. A lovely old building with plenty of space outside

Very welcoming and a great place to eat good food part way through a long car journey.

Nice little pub, friendly staff and food was good. Nice little find on route to torquay

In the middle of nowhere.... friendly and helpful staff.

Excellent atmosphere - stopped for an impromptu evening meal - good menu and food - very helpful and attentive staff

Excellent menu, very attentive staff and then of course the manager/chef. James is a first class chef who can turn any pub around and he certainly has with The Black Dog would highly recommend.

Great stop from A303 for lunch. Fish and chips best I have had in years.

Quiet, cosy country pub with a decent traditional lunchtime menu. The staff were friendly and accommodating and the food was good and plentiful. Almost too much to eat! Coffee to follow was most welcome too.

After 25 years of driving past the sign on the A303 I decided to take a diversion for a fluid-adjustment break. James, new landlord, knows his beers, knows his food, good cafetiere of coffee and has a snug pub/beer house rather than a restaurant masquerading as a pub. Starbucks doesn't need your money, local business does.

Lovely cosy pub in cute village. Great roast dinner for a reasonable cost with good portions. Would def go back!

Great pub , has a lot of history, the staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic, I had a ribeye steak with homemade chips , salad and roasted cherrie Tomatoes, I would give it 10/10 my children also enjoyed there food and there dessert, Top marks for the chef , well presented, I would highly recommend to anyone with a family and children who want good food and a decent pint !!!

Went away for the weekend, and stopped for a drink in the garden. Spacious room outside, staff friendly And helpful. Dogs have to stay on lead, but you would expect that in any public eating place.

Lovely country pub that is dog friendly. We stopped off for food on the way back from Essex and were so happy to find this little gem. The staff are so friendly and even though there was a mix up with our food order it all got sorted and our meal was absolutely delicious. If you are ever in the area don't hesitate to visit The Black Dog 👍 P. S the choice of real ales was also great.

Excellent location and fantastic food. Friendly welcome and good service.

Sometimes Sat Nav can do you a favour when struggling with the A303. Happen to stop here by chance. What a pub, lovely food and great service. Will be stopping here on way to Cornwall from now on. Lovely and highly recommend

Chose The Black Dog as a dinner stop on the way to Devon. We arrived late (sorry) but they are super helpful. Fed our tired kids pizza and the burgers were great. An easy stop off the A303 and good value for money.

Lovely garden and very good food. Dog friendly.

Rather blowy in the Marquee but to be expected in the extreme conditions,very welcoming and the food was good

Great food and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

A very friendly pub, nice welcoming atmosphere with a delicious pint of Guinness. Boys lied kids Fish and chips. The roast potatoes were definitely a 10 yummmm 😁👍 all good was delicious 😋

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Traditional pub, traditional food and 5* service. The bar tender was superb and friendly, he definitely makes feel at home. Thank you Black Dog Inn for a pleasant time in these uncertain times!

Heading west on the A303 in COVID October 2020, wasted 45 mins passing Stonehenge, and not even half term. Desparate for facilities & refreshment, dived off A303 at the Black Dog sign after the A36 junction dual carriageway. Very glad we did. Able to walk in with welcoming hosts, newly arrived at the Black Dog, providing excellent light lunch with well kept beer. Exactly what was needed and whats more back on the road in barely more than 45 mins. Perfect.

Used to go to the pub years ago, used have great food, the decor was appealing - lots of layering and candles. Fire on the go. Good vibe. Alas, not now. Food good but not great. Lacking in any atmosphere or warmth. The whole place needs a bit love really.

Under new management 2020. Friendly staff, covid compliance. Food was perfect. If passing again, would stop. Dog friendly.

Great country pub, excellent steak at reasonable prices.

Fantastic dog friendly pub with huge outdoor area. Good food and family friendly. We had the best help from Sacha, who helped us with our pet troubles as well as our food. Thank you!

Friendly and helpful staff, good food and good beer. Thank you Sacha for your expertise when our puppy was stung by a wasp!

Nice food. Met the chef, nice guy. Recently reopened.

Really reasonably priced good food nice atmosphere.

This pub will not last long. We went there for dinner on a monday night in August . They had a limited menu and when we ordered two curries, we was told there was only one left, so we ordered one curry and three fish and chips. The curry was a boil in a bag curry and not very nice and the fish and chips was not fresh. We did ask about the chef bla bla bla and was told the chef doesn't work Monday. Well don't open the restaurant monday, its not rocket science. The pub was dull and had absolutely zero atmosphere. We decided to sit out side and the garden furniture was old and needed desperate repair. Bearing in mind the pub was in lock down they could have at least used the time to fix the outside furniture. I would not recommend and will not go back. If the management of a pub can not make an effort to keep customers then they don't deserve to be succesful.

For years I have been wanting to visit 'The black dog' , Chilmark. My mother in law lives in Dorset and we passed the sign for it on the 303 hundreds of times. Finally as we have moved into the area we decided to go. Sunday 12.00. Old gentleman waiting outside for the pub to open and was let in but when we went round to the front we noticed all the curtains were pulled, doors both back and front locked , tables and chairs just anywhere in the front so we assumed not open. Decided to telephone but no one answered. Wouldn't have minded if they were late getting up or something. We would have waited. After all the good reviews Gutted!! ,

Got there for 12.05 am today, a local was waiting outside when we got there who was let in parked up and went to go inside and it was all locked up with the curtains pulled 🤔 not sure what was going on ,????? Sunday lunch time 🤔

Fantastic pub, great lunch, friendly staff

Cracking place. Amy and caroline looked afrer me very well, wjilst i kept the fires stoaked. Highly reccomended.

Pub seemed nice enough but the 6X was very tired and only just drinkable (though I didn't finish it). Expected better for their prices. Disappointing.

Not for Wadworth fans. Disappointing real ales.

Food served cold no discount offered! Cold, would not go their again, use to be a lovely pub and good food, now rubbish

Lovely staff. Nice food. Small and cute.

excellent local addition to the gastronomy in the area. keep up the good work.

We'll where do you start lets keep it simple staff with attitude waited 1 hour for starter that did not turn up , we got up paid for our drinks not even a apology will not recommend to any one 4 very disappointed local people.