The Compasses Inn in Wiltshire

Family supper - great pub full of history, lovely outdoor area overlooking countryside. Friendly helpful staff and lovely food. Thank you.

Haven't stayed in a room yet but the staff our very welcoming. There is a very relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely old inn in on a small lane in beautiful countryside. Efficient service and good food with choice of ales. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating but gets busy at times.

This pub hotel gets everything right. Great food, excellent service and superb garden and lovely ambience in the bar. Highly recommended.

Just a fantastic country pub - great food , service and location

The best roast (lamb and pork) we have had in ages. Generous portions and great sides. The kids in our party had either chicken burgers or the kids meals - which were actually expensive at £11 but very good and enjoyed by all. Dessert was consistent with the quality of the meal. Our bill was quite eye watering considering we weren't drinking wine and maybe had one drink each (mix of soft and beer) but to be honest, it was worth it for the quality of the meal. Staff were friendly and attentive and the pub itself is a gorgeous little hidden gem with a beautiful garden. I recommend that everyone go to this pub for some food at some point!

Great food in a lovely old building. We will definitely be back

Great pub, friendly staff, delicious food, great views from the pub garden, would recommend

Lovely food great service and beautiful walks

Lovely pub. Good pint of guest ale. Sunday roast reasonable value spoilt by 12.5% service charge. Really? We ordered our food at the bar , they bought our plates of food , and then they took them away again. It wasn't that busy. Fed up with pubs joining the bandwagon and ripping off customers.

Just stayed the weekend at the Compassess in with our two dogs . Absolute amazing hosts , we could not fault the accommodation and the service and food were excellent Fantastic walks on the doorstep. Definitely recommend the pub / the food / the accommodation/ dog friendly We will definitely return

Faultless stay in this ancient inn. A great combination of a dark, atmospheric bar and bright, modern rooms, still with plenty of character. Quantity and quality of food both exceptional. Perfect location a short way outside Tisbury with walks all around. And a friendly team to boot!

Popped in for a drink whilst walking the dogs. Friendly staff. Great food.

Ideal little pub out of the way. Food was good as was the beer.

Amazing Sunday roast. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff.

Was a great dinner! Lovely burger and gnocchi. With a nice sticky toffee pudding dessert. Highly recommend if you are in the area! Service is a bit slow though

Tge beat Sunday roast I have had in a long while. A very await olde worlde pub. Highly recommend

Really good. Friendly. Cosy. Food very good. Good bear. Off the beaten track.

Always excellent, and was again last night

This is a fantastic gastro pub to visit in colder and wetter weather. The open fire is so inviting. The decor is timeless. The food is fantastic and I love that it is hidden in a beautiful part of the west of England 🥰

We had lunch after a walk and had a lovely time. The food was good and the service and atmosphere excellent.

Wonderful cosy pub with great food and drink selection. Staff were friendly and efficient. Our room was cosy with a good shower, but soft mattress was not for us and the soundproofing in room 4 wasn’t great. Overall highly recommended.

Great food and service! Perfect for Christmas Eve meal.

We have just come back from singing Christmas Carols in a packed pub and enjoyed every second of it! It was the most jolly Christmas thing ever! Superb!

The food and service was very good. Access to the pub is via a single track road and is not far from Tisbury and 'Messums' gallery and tithe barn. The pub parking is difficult, bordering on nightmarish given we visited on a cold Friday in December. I suspect lunchtime at weekends are worse with a trek from an overflow carpark.

The holy grail of all pubs!... Food/ location/service and staff are all outstanding...❤

Beautiful, old pub! The Sunday Roast was excellent, we enjoyed it very much. Lovely vibe but don't expect staff to go out of their way to put the fire on even around 4pm as they were not very keen or accommodating even after requesting.

A wonderful country pub! A little nugget of history with great service and a great pint. We will be sure to book a table to get dinner next time as the meals looked fantastic

Really nice country pub with good food

Unique and beautifully inviting pub in tranquil countryside which we stumbled across too late for anything more than one moonlit glass in the pub garden. Welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable landlord who knows how to keep and pull a great pint so we will definitely, definitely, definitely return when we have a whole day/weekend/week to sample some more of their wonderful hospitality

Such a gem of a pub- delicious food and a really cosy setting in the midst of the countryside, with some really charming villages on the drive there! The building itself is full of history/character. Perfect place for a Sunday roast or a cosy dinner by the fire, or even to finish up after a long walk!

Great atmosphere, unique country pub, well worth a visit. Friendly service, good food.

The food was incredible ! Our favourite were the warm fruit and sticky toffee pudding

Beautiful historic pub with great food and drink.

Wonderful imn. Great staff. Nice food

We had a cracking lunch at The Compasses. Great service. Super food. Lamb rump with beans and salsa. I had a fish pie. We both had puddings. Cotleigh on tap in great order and pot of tea afterwards. It's a country pub with fantastic character. Very few lunching on a Wednesday. Hard to get to but worth the effort.

Such a beautiful atmosphere in this pub. It feels like dining in a museum in the most positive sense. The staff is very friendly. They serve food that nourishes the soul and they have some great beers on tap.

Popped in for dinner as it came highly recommended, especially the food. It didn't disappoint. Very friendly, service and atmosphere was great. We sat outside and the views are beautiful. The food was delicious, the wines were also very enjoyable and affordable. We want to come back and stay so we can sit in the pub without worrying about driving home!

If you somehow find yourself in this part of the beautiful English countryside, do yourself a favor and go to the Compasses Inn for Sunday Roast! The food is very good (I ate every last bite of my rump roast), and it is worth highlighting their Scotch Egg! I have been on the hunt for a truly excellent Scotch Egg, and I can say it has been found here!

Worth the detour, as Michelin says

What a stunning country pub. It’s rare these days to find a pub that tries to keep a traditional feel and this place nails it. The food is excellent and the welcome wonderful. If you are looking for classic English pub that does it all then you’ll have to look long and far for anything better

I can't remember the last time I had a meal as nice as this. Absolutely fantastic experiences from the get go, great homely decor, friendly staff, good selection of wines and beers and then incredibly delicious food. Will definitely be back

Wow. Slightly lost for words really. Just outstanding in terms of service, food and surroundings. Love this place ❤️

Friendly fast service with super food. Amazing old inn. Definitely worth the drive.

Nestled in the idyllic countryside, this charming country pub offers an exceptional experience. From the moment you step into your room, the warm aroma of fresh cookies greets you, setting the tone for a delightful visit. The service is impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff making you feel right at home. The food is outstanding, featuring a menu that highlights local produce and traditional recipes with a modern twist. There was a folder in our room filled with maps of nearby scenic walks, but we missed it and walked to Old Wardour castle. (4.5 hours but worth it). We can’t wait to return.

The food was excellent, really lovely burger and my husband had the fish which he thoroughly enjoyed.

A pub loved by locals (and recommended in publications such as The Times), tucked away the Wiltshire countryside. We have eaten here on numerous occasions. The food is always of a high standard both in terms of cooking, freshness and quality. Much of their menu is sourced locally and this is reflected in the dishes they serve. It is a traditional country pub in every way; old, rustic, cosy. The staff are dedicated, friendly and hard working. Booking essential at peak times.

Went for a pint on a walk and ended up going back for dinner. The most incredible Sunday roast and service was brilliant. Will be back soon

This is a great pub. We had such a lovely lunch, the staff looked after us really well, their suggestions on amount to order and drinks were spot on. I look forward to going back & have already recommended this pub to friends.

Beautiful decor/ambience. Food and service was excellent. Meet some very cute dogs there also.

Lovely old pub/restaurant. Had family lunch. I had the fish and chips which was fresh and delicious. Would recommend.

What a beautiful country pub! I only had a drink with a friend, but I really liked the okace. It feels very old and original without being dirty and stinky. It has character.

Absolutely faultless experience here today. Warm hospitality, more like going to a friend's for lunch. Offered drinks as soon as we walked in and made to feel welcome. Lovely, cosy interior. In fact if I had to pick one thing to improve, it would have been to have had the fire going, but it IS the end of April and the sun was blazing, albeit with a chilly wind. Plenty of people were sitting outside though. The food was outstanding. We shared a chilli squid starter. Perfect crunchy batter and plenty of chilli, fresh herbs and lime. A good-sized portion. We had one chilli cheese burger and one regular. Both were excellent. There was honestly nothing to find fault with. Will definitely be returning. It's worth going out of your way for and there is gorgeous countryside and plenty of walks nearby too. 10/10 💯

Enjoyed a lovely country pub lunch of fresh local food.

An absolute gem! Delicious food, attentive and charming staff and the cottage is stunning. The walk from the pub to Tisbury along the footpath is also a must if you’re staying.

Went to the restaurant for lunch on Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was busy so making a booking was required. Food was excellent, service was very good and the staff were attentive. Location is challenging to get to with narrow roads, but worth it. Paving is uneven, and there are some steps if you have mobility issues.