The Crown Inn in West Dorset

We visited for Sunday lunch and the whole experience was excellent! The food was beautiful and just how you’d want your roast. Crispy potatoes, delicious rare beef, gorgeous crackling, succulent pork, awesome cheesy leeks, tender lamb, super tasty gravy (and lots of it)…the list goes on! Desserts were really impressive too-the sticky toffee pudding was immense, as was the gluten-free syrup sponge, although top billing went to the chocolate brownies as voted for by our three young boys. Top notch service from everyone and a really warm welcome-a brilliant lunch!

Our annual visit to The Crown for a Sunday Roast, just wish we could get to a dessert, from the extensive dessert menu! From the moment you arrive to when you leave this place we think does the best roast in Dorset. Everything is beautifully cooked with quality ingredients and great care.The lamb was really well cooked and of great quality. Their nut loaf is also tasty and different from most places. The team at The Crown just look after you and we always have a wonderful meal. Book well in advance, as they do get very busy on Sundays. Thanks to the staff.

We visited for a small family celebration. We got a warm welcome, the beer was excellent and the pies were truly scrumptious. Highly recommended!

What a fantastic place! We booked for the Wednesday, as we were staying nearby and didn’t want to cook after our journey. The greeting was so friendly and the service impeccable. Could not have been more helpful. My dad is a big eater but he couldn’t manage it all! We enjoyed it so much, we went back on the Friday. Again, the food and service both brilliant.

My family and I visited the crown for a Sunday lunch while we were on holiday in West Bay. Right from the point of booking the table up until the food was served the whole experience was delightful. The landlady Karen was so helpful and friendly right from the get go. The food was of an excellent standard and all of the waiting staff couldn’t have done enough to help. They were extremely friendly and kind particularly to my daughter. we came from Bath to West Bay and this pub was only a matter of miles away. We also purchased some of Karin’s home-made pies to take away and they were absolutely beautiful. Quite frankly this is one of the best pubs I have ever been in overall for a meal. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this pub. Excellent value for money. Thank you, Karin, your husband (sorry was it David?and the waiting staff who were all outstanding. We had arrived a little late and the staff were completely understanding and couldn’t have done any more for us.

A very welcoming pub. The food was great. We were a party of 6 and we all had different dishes and they were all delicious. The waitress was very friendly and engaging, which you don’t find much these days. Thank you for a lovely evening. We will certainly be returning.

Great food and an extensive menu for such a small pub. Really lovely garden in a lovely village. Very friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

I would 100% recommend this place. A warm welcome. A “daily” menu with many home cooked offerings; such as beef & ale pie or fish pie with fresh vegetables. A fantastic choice of puddings such as Baileys brûlée, ginger pudding & custard, blackberry fool, toffee & honeycomb cheesecake, marmalade & sultana bread & butter pudding to name but a few with the option of custard, cream or home made ice creams such as ginger or honeycomb. Lovely beer garden but not suitable for todays weather ☔️

Nice friendly pub good menu choice inc vegetarian & vegan options. Excellent service good beer & dog friendly what’s not to like?

We had a holiday in Dorset and after checking local restaurants reviews online, telephoned the Crown Inn in Uploders to book a table. I spoke to Karin the chef and after explaining my husband’s dietary needs, she said that her menu could be adjusted to suit him. When we arrived, Karin sat at our table and went through the menu advising which dishes could be tweaked for my husband. The food was delicious. I have never known such a high level of customer service and a willingness of all the staff to ensure we had a good experience. It was also our 50th Wedding Anniversary and David played Happy Anniversary by Slim Whitman which was a lovely touch. Once again, a big thank you to Karin, David and Debbie for all their kindness on our special day. We will certainly visit again if we are in the area.

We were passing through towards Devon, and I read the reviews on The Cross Inn , and I thought "naah, nothing is that good". HOW wrong could I be !. Meeting Dave at the bar, when we entered was an absolute joy. Just what a pub landlord should be, welcoming, informative and very jolly . He informed that there were only two tables free, but was happy to accommodate for just drinks. The place was packed for a weekday lunch ! . When I saw ( and detected the aromas ) the dishes coming from the kitchen, I realised why . My salivating juices got the better of me and I requested a portion of chips to share. My dimpled handle ( poured without request, thankfully ) of Palmer's Copper was absolutely fantastic, perfect temperature, my wife enjoyed her half too. The chips were served most enthusiastically by Debbie ( thanks Debs ) , which were a delight. Debs fussed over us, sauces, salt, vinegar etc, all to ensure we were happy, just for a portion of chips ! All in all, a great experience and a great price. We will be back, love it.

A traditional village pub with amazing home cooked food. Pie of the day is highly recommended, whatever type it is! We all had different dishes and it was all faultless. Vegetarian options were creative and exceptionally tasty. Very friendly and accommodating.

Amazing food and a lovely pub - spotless - welcoming from start to finish - lovely service and Karin the chef came to speak to us too !! One of the best meals I’ve had anywhere !! Stubbington !!!!

Not having visited the Crown for quite some time, we were eagerly anticipating their acclaimed Sunday Lunch. We certainly weren’t disappointed; it was every bit as good as we remembered. The roast pork with crackling was exceptional with masses of veg and gravy. My wife’s Lamb was equally delicious and with ginger sponge and custard for pudding, we could hardly move! Fantastic food and lovely staff, it just can’t be beaten.

Lovely quaint pub , food fantastic , very nice waitress . Landlord friendly , lovely open fire . Would definitely return

Lovely home cooked food. The pies were very tasty as was the lasagna. Friendly staff and child and dog friendly. Would definitely recommend it.

This is the finest country pub dining in Dorset. The landlords are award winning cellar master and taste of the West chef

Booked Sunday lunch here as a couple for our wedding anniversary. The owner could not have been more accommodating with our requirements. The place is a small country pub. We were warmly welcomed. The food was tailored to our requirements exactly. We both said this was the best roast we have ever had (apart from my wife's, of course). Go visit!

We went for Sunday Lunch with friends, superb food, very well kept beer, real friendly pub, staff were spot on. We had two roast beef, one roast pork and a lamb dinner, one member of our party opted for a small plate which was a great choice for her as portions are generous. Everything was cooked to perfection, I loved the celeriac and parsnip mash. We all opted for old fashioned sherry trifle for dessert, wonderful! The Crown must get through a lot of sherry!! A great English country pub. Having paid our bill i thought for quality of food, service and setting it was great value. Next time we visit our friends we will be back.

We visited on 10/09/23 with our Labrador Reg who can smell a good roast dinner when there’s one about! This roast dinner was by far the best we have had and we have eaten many on our travels. We tried the lamb and the pork, both melt in your mouth accompanied with a wonderful assortment of fresh vegetables, extra gravy, apple sauce and mint sauce all provided, absolutely fantastic! David and Karin and their staff were friendly and welcoming, attentive but not overly. The pub is small with many attractive furnishings, the customers following us in seemed to be known to the landlords and staff so made it an extremely friendly atmosphere. We will certainly visit again and need to pay for a navy rum which was missed off our bill. Thank you again for a gorgeous lunch, not sure the review does it justice!

Fantastic pub lovely greeting from landland, landlady and staff were the best they know how to treat people, then there was the meals what can I say all four of us said how delicous they were, good old home made food. We all came away very satisfied. Thankyou to all at the Crown.

Great venue beautiful garden good beers and lovely food. Quality time spent with family. We will return as our visit was so perfect.

This is the best pub by far, David runs the bar excellent, friendly always with a smile and a laugh. Karin is in the kitchen making top quality home cooked food. I've been before and can highly recommend Karen's pies I've never had a pie so tasty and plenty of meat, the lamb and mint pie is sublime. This time we had Sunday lunch it was superb thr chicken and stuffing omg and roast potatoes I was drooling, fantastic medley of vegetables and cauliflower Cheese mmmm. The Yorkshire pudding was amazing and I have to say I'm not a gravy person but omg Karin has converted me with her gravy.

Thanks for a superb meal. Our lamb and mint pies were exceptional. We appreciated Karin making fries specially for the children. We all thoroughly enjoyed the meal and talking to Karin and the owner. Our dog was made to feel welcome too. We will certainly be visiting the Crown Inn again.

Visited whilst in Loders visiting my parents. The menu is different each day and booking is a must. The food was very nice, I had the lamb and mint pie which had loads of meat and the mint taste was subtle which was ideal. Lovely food and would definitely give back!

Went with 5 friends for dinner who were staying with me from Manchester, have to admit not my first visit being local. The food is all freshly cooked and is divine made with high quality locally sourced ingredients. Menu offers a good choice for different tastes and large portions. The homemade pie of the day is fabulous. Dave runs the bar and is there to welcome everyone whether just for a drink or dining. Karin is in the kitchen and local friendly staff ensuring diners are looked after. My friends from the Manchester area really impressed that it's not the usual mass produced cuisine. The Crown focusing on less covers, but to a personal and high standard. Hence it is essential to ring ahead and book to avoid disappointment as it is a disappointment to miss this gem in Rural West Dorset.

Another delicious meal (homemade pie & fish bake) & great range of wine & beer, (& the best cider!) - we are local but have no need to go further afield than The Crown Inn for the best pub meal, (booking ahead is necessary!) Thank you - Karin, David & Debbie et al for being so welcoming to locals & visitors alike - we are so grateful to have such a lovely pub nearby.

This is the most perfect village pub we've ever been to. Everything about it - the service, food, drink and amazing team who work here really is exceptional. As soon as you walk through the door, you immediately relax, and to create such a warm and welcoming place is really quite rare and unique! Anything less than 5 stars on here clearly do not appreciate the hard work, effort and exceptional food/service/atmosphere that this incredible village pub offers. A true gem.

We were 6 adults staying at West Bay for the weekend and we booked a gazebo for Sunday lunch but due to the horrible weather, and a chat with the owner we changed to a takeaway. It was brilliant, we could not fault it. We had lamb and beef. A wonderful selection of vegetables and cauliflower cheese. The meat was plentiful and so tender. Lots of piping hot gravy. The owners were so friendly and accommodating. We all said we would go again in the summer when we could go inside and enjoy the ambiance. Would not hesitate to recommend The Crown.

We had a Sunday lunch here today! The food was amazing!!!!! It’s so lovely to get a real home cooked Sunday dinner at a beautiful pub. The service was top notch, the people very friendly but most of all the food amazing! The Chef was even mingling (COVID safely) with the guests after service - if the Chef is not proud of their food you don’t see them so it was lovely to see so many people paying her compliments!

What can I say? Absolutely AMAZING service! We are on holiday in our motorhome at Highlands End and fancied a roast dinner. We googled pub takeaways and found The Crown Inn did this so ordered a roast beef and roast lamb dinner. They not only put the meat and roast potatoes on our own plates for us (after warming them up ) but put all of the vegetables and gravy in separate dishes complete with lids and extra tin foil to keep everything warm. There was so much there it could have quite easily fed a family and the 2 ladies that prepared everything were just lovely. Could not have asked for a better service ANYWHERE! Thank you so much

The current lockdown has meant the local pubs nearby have closed, not the warm and welcoming Crown Inn. We rang late evening for a takeaway, the following day. We were contacted and Karen, the proprietor was making Chicken and Mushroom or Beef and Ale pies for that day. We ordered over the phone for an 1800 pickup and were also able to order a flagon of Copper ale as well. On arrival I was met by the perennially jovial and efficient Dave, the boss. The beer was dispensed, money taken and at 1800 on the dot our food was provided. The packaging is excellent and kept the food piping hot for my 8 minute dash home . It was all delicious and we cannot recommend this pub highly enough. This is a very good solution for an evening meal during these difficult times. We can't wait to try another item from the very good menu and to return for dinner after the lockdown.

Had a super meat selection roast lunch for the four of us. Meats were very tasty, gravy homemade and hot, and roasties crispy. Yorkshires were huge! Love the food here.

I have always said that you have to be careful when reading Trip Advisor reviews and take a balanced view, being aware that some reviews are not factual.We have always thought that The Crown provided excellent food, but this time that was not the case.The lasagne that my partner chose had hard pieces in it. I chose the good old standard of ham egg and chips. The ham was so thin that it had probably been sliced with a microtome,and was still tough, and underdone. The eggs were overdone.Very unfortunate, and I trust this was a one off experience, as this is a cosy little pub, with high standards normally.

What a gem close to the A35. If their pie is anything to go by, you won’t find better food for less than £15 anywhere. Very friendly atmosphere, good beer and first class food. What else would you want?

I’m known for my Sunday Lunches so to take my family anywhere for Sunday Lunch is always risky. We were staying in the area and The Crown was recommended by a friend. It was superb! The people were superb! The beer was superb and the food was amazingly superb. We had everything, starters... OMG the Stilton and Onion soup is to dream of, the roast beef I had was well... superb, as was the pork and vegetarian option, puddings were proper Sunday Lunch puddings and... you guessed it Superb! So go to this lovely Dorset Pub in a typical Dorset village because like so many other Pubs etc they must be struggling during these horrid times. So book a table and have a superb time!

My wife and I have eaten here on numerous occasions have never been disappointed. We took a friend for lunch and recommended she had Karin's Pie of the day. She said it was the best pub food she had ever had and wished she lived locally! My Lambs liver & bacon was as scrumptious as ever, as was my wife's Shepherd's Pie. I forgot, we shared a Whitebait starter and I finished with a yummie Strawberry Brulee - couldn't move!

We went for dinner with friends. We chose a Wednesday because of Karen's wonderful pies. These have been a highlight during the lockdown as a takeaway. We were greeted in the usual friendly way, by Dave the proprietor and shown to our table. The service throughout was first class and very efficient. Our meal and drinks were excellent. The chicken pie was truly memorable. Make sure you are hungry on arrival because you are guaranteed a good feed. Even down to a perfectly dressed and delicious salad with the starters this is good food all round. I can't wait for my next visit

We called on the off chance of being able to book a table for lunch. Karin had been unable to get to the phone in time, but called us straight back. What a lovely experience we had. Made to feel very welcome, all the covid rules followed to the letter & oh my days, the food is wonderful. Not a huge menu, but to my mind that always makes for better food and having said that, I was torn between the pie of the day (chicken & leek), liver bacon & onions or the lamb and sausage hotpot. We plumped for the liver. It took a reassuring amount of time to be served, so we knew it wasn't just put in the microwave. An absolute treat on a breezy autumn day.Karin came out the back as we were getting into our car to check that everything had been OK. The waitress was lovely & such reasonable prices. I would urge you to give this fabulous little village pub a go if you're in the area. Far too many are having to close & this one most definitely should never have to consider that.

We stayed in the village of Loder for a week and this was a pub in the village. They were fully booked for Sunday lunch so we booked for Wednesday - Pie Night! Very friendly and welcoming staff, with all the covid measures in place. I had the lamb and mint pie - OMG!!! It was the best pie I have ever tasted, with a lovely mash, peas and lamb gravy. Definitely recommend, the other food also looked delicious.

Excellent, traditional home-cooked food with big portions and great service - thank you!! The sticky toffee pudding was probably the best I have ever tasted!

We often eat at The Crown and love it. David and Karin provide a wonderful cosy and friendly atmosphere. The food is excellent, almost always cooked by Karin, decent portions, lots of fresh vegetables and always delicious. Excellent service and coping well with PPE during C-19. Thank you David and Karin!

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch here- great choice, large portions, excellent choice of veg and huge Yorkshire puddings! Yummy puddings too. Very friendly staff, good social distancing.

Like another reviewer I was in need of a proper home cooked meal after lots of holiday food and I got exactly that. Delicious cottage pie and sticky toffee pudding. My husband had the steak which was cooked perfectly. The portions are very generous and the service very efficient and friendly. Had a lovely chat with the cook Karin at the end of the evening and she shared some tips and instructions for the cottage pie. I have made this many times but never as tasty as hers! Our dog was made very welcome too. Our only regret was that we found this place on the last evening of our holiday.

Went here with a family group of 7, for my grandsons birthday. Staff were very attentive, SD was fully managed, we supplied the birthday cake, plates etc were happily suppled by the pub.This was after we’d all had a superb meal, all 7 adults were more than pleased with a variety of choices from a perfect menu selection. Could not fault this establishment, perfect, a hidden gem!

On returning to The Crown Inn after its recent reopening we felt as Odysseus must have felt on seeing his home. It’s difficult to put your finger on exactly what makes this place SO special. The beer is well-kept, the food is high quality (and plentiful), the atmosphere warm, the welcome friendly and professional. David and Karen select the very nicest of locals to work here with them and they have stayed utterly loyal to their community and staff during Lockdown, providing a takeaway service and phone calls to check on the lonely and vulnerable. It is no surprise that this place gets such a high rating and great reviews. We treat it as our local and we’re aware that this is likely to be the last job that Karen and Dave do before they retire, and when they do we won’t see their like again. We’ll continue to enjoy this special place for as long as we can. BRILLIANT!

We read the recent reviews and booked, very much in need of a proper lunch after a few days of beach takeaways. What a fantastic, traditional village pub! A proper, cheery welcome and nice food. Highly recommend booking lunch or dinner here.

Friday night take away fish and chips are just the ticket. The Hake is delicious and so good! A firm, plump and moist piece of very flavoursome white fish in crispy batter. A squeeze of fresh lemon (included) and I’m happy. Yum. Always served hot, freshly cooked to order, on time and with a friendly smile. Thank you Karin and Dave.

Absolutely beautiful home-cooked food made with local ingredients. Gorgeous sun trap garden. Very clean pub, good Covid-secure procedures (the lady taking our order wore a visor, the bar had distancing and there was plenty of hand sanitiser).

Me and my partner just had lunch here this afternoon. Amazing food - they do sandwiches, or a wider menu range. I had a roast pork sandwich which was fantastic (and very reasonably priced!). Normally with pub food, sides are an afterthought, but the side salad was fresh, with a fantastic dressing. The coleslaw was also a bit different, and offered something new and tasty. To top it off, they serve a good pint.We’re going back tomorrow.

Booked here because our first choice was already fully booked. Even moved another booking for us as we had a dog. So glad the other place was full. Sunday lunch , roast beef , yorkshire pud and mountains of veg and loads of proper gravy. Beef properly rare, enormous yorkshire pud , and nice hot horseradish and mustard. One of our party said the nut roast was equally delicious. Best pub sunday roast I have had in a very long time.

We stayed at a cottage in Uploders for a week. We spent each day walking in beautiful Dorset. The Crown Inn basically ‘made’ our holiday, we ate there nearly every evening.David, Karin and Debbie are absolutely delightful. From the moment we first stepped through the door we were made so welcome. I do not think we have experienced such a friendly team. The local people are also very chatty and we enjoyed our evenings with them.All Covid19 rules are being followed and it felt very ‘safe’. There is a dog friendly garden and area of the pub where they can go.The home cooked food is delicious. We went through most of the menu and everything was cooked vey well. The portions are a good size. To demonstrate just how good the cooking is we have come back home to Norfolk with four of Karin’s homemade pies in our cool box – they were that delicious!Thank you, we know you are all working so hard in this unusual time. We will be back!!Please go the support them.

Bless you for coming to our rescue, after our awful experience at another venue. Our friends from Yorkshire really enjoyed there culinary experience. Your truly Impressive COVID 19 precautions, your beautiful warm welcome and your superb food was, as always fantastic, thank you again so very much.

Bless you for coming to our rescue, after our awful experience at another venue, your truly Impressive COVID 19 precautions, your beautiful warm welcome and your superb food was, as always fantastic, thank you again so very much.

We booked a slot for Friday evening fish and chips and was not disappointed. I had the haddock, chips and peas, and my partner had the scampi. The portions were huge and delicious. Reasonable value at £10 each. Can't wait for the next visit. Even though the pub is not operating as in normal times, the tenants have continued to keep it looking tip top with new hanging baskets and tubs and tidy borders which shows they clearly care. Well done:-)

One of the worse things about lock down is not being able to visit our favourite pub. However, all is not lost for with their Wednesday pie night and Friday fish & chips night, one can still sample Karin's excellent food. This week, we had pies and excellent they were too. I had the Beef, mushroom & ale pie with butter mash and peas. It was stuffed full with succulent beef & gravy, with extra gravy supplied. My wife had the Chicken & Leek pie with chips and shared my peas, all superbly cooked! It was lovely to see Karin & David's smiling faces when I collected our meals, all piping hot and beautifully packed. Can't wait until we are able to do the 'real thing' again with a few pints of Palmers beer.

Lovely pub and helpful owners. We dropped in a couple of weeks ago while house hunting. I asked if they did sandwiches and was told (with a smile) that they aren't on the menu but if that is what wanted they would make them; a list of fillings was then listed off. In the end we opted for the homemade soup which was great. Was refreshing to be given the option though. Thanks, we'll be back.

Due to the shut down of pub The Crown introduces a takeaway menu. We ordered Roast Dinners 3 lamb and 1 nut roast. We got it home and Wow !!! Huge portions, beautifully cooked, very hot and an amazing selection of veg for such a reasonable price. They have a takeaway menu during the week. I can’t recommend this enough. Thank you !!

This pub was a lovely find when we were looking for a place to have a meal. Really friendly staff and nice cosy atmosphere. Food was great and at a good price. Real ale on tap. Will go here again.

A really good menu, very well executed with friendly and attentive service. The perfect country pub in every respect

I have visited this public house on a number occasions. Yeah atmosphere is excellent. The landlord first class. Highly recommended.

Visited on a stormy evening for dinner. Very warm welcome from mine host and staff. Food was very good indeed and generous helpings. There was an open fire and the whole effect was COSY.

Great food very friendly made us feel very welcome great choice and well cooked very dog friendly 5 stars

Great meal, great service, attentive landlord. Good atmosphere. Don't change a thing. Great asset to the village.

Good food, good service, sensible prices. Good landlord always makes us very welcome. All of our guests enjoyed the food and atmosphere

Staying in a holiday cottage a few steps away from this fantastic pub. So wonderful to have a landlord behind the bar . A warm welcome and very friendly. Food excellent and all cooked by the landlady. So few pubs around like this anymore sadly. Will return to area so we visit pub again

We visited as a group in April this year and had a great lunch . The star of the show had been the Liver and Bacon. I published that on our last review, with a photo. The management had remembered this and when we arrived they put it on for us as a 'Special'. 4 of the 8 of us had it and it was great again. I and another bloke had a superb portion of Whitebait with Cheesy and bacon chips.

Warm welcome from the landlords, food excellent, cooked fresh,reasonable price’s, a must place to go, best to book to reserve a table.

This is a unique authentic village pub with the most pleasant and happy couple running it AND with the wife cooking all of the meals.We have always had a superb meal here and enjoy the rural atmosphere. The owners could not be more helpful: they will even cook you a special meal if given advance warning.

Lovely people, friendly locals, great food (stunning turkey pie), delicious Malbec by the glass, what's not to like? :-) The service was so welcoming and also efficient, prices very reasonable.

We had another visit to the Crown for Sunday lunch and what a fantastic meal it was. The welcome you receive is always great and the staff very attentive. The food is very plentiful and beautifully cooked, especially the roast potatoes! Great beer too what more can you want on a Sunday!

Went to the crown with friends for lunch, what a lovely atmosphere, all staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. So impressed we’ve booked for Xmas meal. Highly recommend this pub. Well worth a visit.

Wow this is such a gem tucked away in Uploders village..we have tried a few times to book for Sunday lunch..we got lucky today!!..what an amazing experience..my vegetarian meal was the best ive had since being in England..really loved my meal and the chef came out to discuss my dietary requirements..she offered options and was so sweet!!..the others also loved their chicken and lamb dishes..thank you SO much for all the attention..detail..happy faces and beautiful food!! We will be back soon!!

We arrived as planned only to find there had been a mix up in the booking and had been booked in for the previous week.

We visit the Crown a couple of years ago when on holiday near Bridport, this time it was combined with a visit to Abbotsbury gardens. We had another well presented and taste full meal, then a forty mile trip back to Sandbanks.

Great country pub serving hearty portions of wholesome food and Palmers beer for tired walkers. Fantastic recipe for success and beautifully managed front of house by Dave with able assistance from Karen in the kitchen. The sort of locals pub it is a pleasure to visit.

Traveled up from Cornwall for a short break and lucky us we stayed next door to this wonderful pub.

We found The Crown on the last day of our holiday- we had a lovely time-landlady-landlord- & customers so warm and friendly- very hard to drag ourselves away- will be top of our list when we return.

Have been a couple of times now,and have the food very very good and service. would recomend,And a very good pint.

We stayed in a cottage a minutes walk from the pub and were made to feel welcome as soon as we walked in. The landord & landlady were lovely and friendly and also welcomed our golden retriever . We went 3 or 4 times during the week and had dinner there too, great food & Karen makes the best pies ever! Wish we had a local like that near our home - thanks Dave & Karen for making us feel so welcome ! Susan & Alan

Very good service and food which certainly does not come from pre-packs! It is refreshing to see that the landlady is cooking the meals and takes an obvious pride in doing what she does. I was impressed with the quality of the food and the service and the landlord was attentive and friendly. Will definitely return.

Rang ahead to book and was asked ‘are there any dietary requirements ?’. I said we had 3 vegetarians in our party. On arrival, the menu board only had a couple of veg options, then one of the kitchen ladies came straight out to describe what they could do. Food was delicious and well presented, good home cooking, we couldn’t fault it, totally recommend this pub, but book to get a table. A wonderful find in the depths of Dorset.

went above and beyond to accommodate us for anniversary meal opted for curry after reading other reviews we were not disappointed fabulous food and service

Everything you'd expect from a Sunday lunch, well cooked, good portions, quality meat. All served with a smile. Lovely beer garden in a quiet rural village.

Looking for a light lunch of sandwiches, which is difficult to find in an area of gastro pubs that no longer do sanwiches. So this was a treat. The bread was fresh, the fillings were tasty and the salad garnish had a lovely dressing. The pub is quaint and has a lovely peaceful beer garden. The good thing about going somewhere new is that you discover that their menu looks so delicious that it actually would be difficult to choose from the many mouth watering dishes. A cheerful welcome added to the pleasure. We will be visiting again without a doubt. what a find!

A saturday night in July and we were so glad we booked to eat here. The two ladies in the kitchen were happy to discuss the extensive menu and it appeared that everything was cooked to order.. My husband could not recommend the curry highly enough. Delicious.We couldn't eat a dessert as we were full but the publican was welcoming, the atmosphere friendly and the prices of food and ale very good.

We were staying a few minutes walk from the Crown, and although we knew beforehand everyone had recommended that you book a table we decided to chance it and just turn up when they opened at 18:30. The landlord was really helpful and friendly but explained that if we wanted to eat it would likely be 20:45 before they could get us in. Maybe he took pity on us, but he managed to get our order and the food came at 19:30. Everything on the menu, and all the food we saw coming out looked great, but we decided to plump for the Lamb Curry - best decision we made. It was fantastic. I really suggest that if you want to be assured of great food when you want it you book ahead, this place is rightly popular.

We were lucky enough to stay nearby and having read good things about the food, we decided to try it out. We arrived early, not realising it doesn't open until 6:30pm, we also didn't realise that booking was an absolute must here, the reason is this pub is massively popular for a really good reason. The landlord did his upmost to accommodate us, but warned us that it might be two hours before he could feed us due to being full and this was a Tuesday evening. Luckily he managed to squeeze us in a little earlier, we both had the curry and it was amazing. Portions are huge, all food was freshly cooked to order and from the plates we saw leaving the kitchen of the highest quality. We visited again on Wednesday but this time only for a drink and it was busier than the Tuesday, so once again I emphasise you must book. We only wish we were there longer to try more of the dishes.

You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!

Our last night in Bridport, decided to give The Crown a try, had read some good reviews about the place. Well you won’t be disappointed! Really nice home cooked food, very friendly staff, excellent service, and very reasonably priced too. 10/10

Friendly welcome, good beer, nice choices on menu, good food, freshly cooked, good service. A great way to spend the last evening of our holiday.

Great Food, Great Beer , Great Company and a gorgeous Village Pub. Landlord and Landlady are very welcoming, what's not to like? Highly Recommended.

We had a lovely sandwich and ploughman’s. the land lady was very welcoming and the food came out quickly and it was delicious. Very good value for money.

We stayed in the area for a long weekend and visited the pub a couple of times just for a drink, on the Sunday we booked for lunch. We had an amazing roast dinner with a large portion of vegetables supplied. Great little dog friendly pub with pleasant and attentive staff. We will definitely be back.

The food was delicious and service was brilliant. We had a lovely evening with mum, dad and my 6 year old. We all enjoyed our meals and the puddings of lemon cheesecake and raspberry fool were delicious. The chef gave us her raspberry fool recipe as my mum enjoyed it so much. A wonderful find.

Lovely small pub in a little Hamlet, very friendly welcome and great hospitality.

Just back from lunch at the crown, absolutely wonderful!

We felt that we deserved a treat after childminding our granddaughters (6 & 3) for two days, but our initial choice of hostelry was closed. And so it was that we arrived at The Crown. What a happy accident, a friendly and helpful landlord, chatty locals and particularly attentive kitchen staff. The Campari and Soda was so good that I succumbed to a second, the menu choice was varied and just a little bit different. And food presented beautifully and promptly. We will definitely be back!

Fab country pub in a pretty village. Great food, atmosphere,ambiance and friendly landlord and lady. Enjoyed an after meal chat with them which was personal and rather nice. Thank you for your hospitality.

A group of us meet each month for lunch. We booked the Crown and the cheery greeting on the phone was exactly replicated on our arrival.