The Dorset Soldier Restaurant in East Dorset

Did we enjoy it. Definately not. I give it 30/70. Not a place will will visit again. Hope it was a one off. We visited on 29/10/24

The four of us arrived at 6.30 pm as booked. Drinks were ordered and delivered ok. Then a large group of folk came in, and received immediate attention. We waited over an hour to order our meals, in the meantime, the large group ordered and were served their meals . I complained to the owner, who apologized , but said that the group had pre ordered their meals! Our order then arrived very promptly , but two hours after our arrival. The venue was noisy, and conversation very difficult. Won't be going on a Saturday evening again..big mistake. But the food was excellent to be honest.

APPROX 16 OF US SAT DOWN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH. VERY NICE,GOOD VALUE AND WE AGREED WE WOULD GO BACK AGAIN. PLATED IN THE KITCHEN BUT EXCELLENT ROAST. WITH GOOD VARIATION AND GOOD VALUE . WAITING STAFF WERE LOVELY.

Food was terrible, service was terrible, I was part of 3 families eating together, I ordered first and received my families food 20 mins after the rest of our group who had finished by the time we got it, my wife who is vegetarian ordered a cheese pizza , only to find pieces of meat on it clearly from the pizza cutter being contaminated and not cleaned between uses!! Will never eat here again!!!! Avoid avoid avoid

Excellent food, excellent pricing and excellent staff - friendly and attentive without being in your face every five minutes

Service was very slow & the staff did not know dietary information about the food (e.g. gluten free). Soup seemed to be out of a tin. Main course was very poor. Roast potatos OK but veg. overcooked, bland & likely not salted when cooked. Lamb chops over cooked, tough & dry. No sauc or gravy. Cheese board (that I had to wait for until all the other deserts had beenserved (and eaten!) was nicely presented but the cheese was cold rather than room temp. Coffee was pre-milked, weak and tasted instant. Very unlikely to go again.

Came here with my son on a Friday evening after a long week and just wanted to surprise him with a nice Dinner. We had a Children's Lasagne which according to my son was "how Lasagne should be" and a pint of Badger. The staff were great and we really enjoyed our evening. Thanks Geoff, will be back!

The Staff at the Dorset Soldier did us proud!! We choose the Dorset Soldier to host my Father’s Wake on Friday after meetings with Geoff & Sherry. They catered for over 70 guests some traveling as far as Ireland & Scotland. Everyone commented on what a lovely venue & how the staff made us all feel so welcome. They banquet was second to none. They supplied us with delicious foods & endless teas & coffees. All the staff we attentive & friendly. They made such a sad occasion into a warm welcoming environment where we could spend time with friends & family. Geoff had lit the log burner & had some appropriate music playing in the back ground. I would like to recommend this as an excellent venue to host an event where you can be assured of being well looked after. Thank you 🙏 to all the staff & Geoff for being such good hosts.

Good food. Good service and good pricing. Thursday lunch time and they were fully booked with a party of 21 but had extra staff in. Excellent

Met some friends for a catch up & dinner. Had a few drinks first then headed into the dinning area. This is a pub with a small dining area. Decent menu & friendly service. I order the chicken tikka kebabs which was served with rice & salad. Should have gone with my gut instincts when the waitress mentioned that the kebabs couldn't be made gluten free as they are bought in. They were quite tasteless & salad was a bit tired looking. The highlight was the chicken wings(10 for £7.50) which a friend order, they were lovely. Prices were reasonable.

Friendly welcome and good value food.Sunday roast was best value I've experienced for some time. Recommended.

We didn't get to eat here. Very rude staff, no dogs allowed and told so in no uncertain terms so we turned on our heels and went. Looks chocolate boxxy from outside but having read other reviews it's not good on the food either we got off light. Judging by the attitude to disabled people and the high handed approach to a father trying to buy his 18year old autistic son his first pint, I think it's one place to avoid. Appalling treatment of people.

Please ignore poor ratings for this pub. We visited for Sunday lunch - we hadn’t booked but were welcomed and seated straight away. Large choice on the menu. We decided on the roast - me being vegetarian went for the nut roast which I am quite particular about and rarely like pub nut roasts. Our meal was served during a busy time in around 20 minutes. We were both impressed with the food - I devoured my nut roast!! And the roast potatoes were crispy. Loads of gravy too. Fab! Service was good and the atmosphere was great. Spoke with the landlord and passed on my thanks for the only pub nut-roast I have enjoyed. Please try this place for yourselves We will definitely be back. Live music in May sounds great too

Unfriendly staff (a huff from the staff made me feel like we were putting them out when we approached the bar for a drink) with mediocre food. Such a shame, it could be a great place in the right hands

We decided we were hungry and stopped by on our way home. Lovely clean bright friendly pub with children having fun in the well equipped garden. The menu has something for everyone and we had a burger and pie. The pie was scrumptious and homemade with really lovely pastry. So glad we stopped and will definitely return

We, man and wife in 80s, eat out at pub eating houses weekly. We visited friends at Upton and they suggested we eat at Dorset Soldier. It was lunchtime so we had the set two course meal for £7.95. The best freshly cooked meal we've had for a longtime. Good service and good draft beer. Have marked it down on my list of unmissable places when in the area.

Decided spontaneously to pop in for Lunch with the family. Going out for us is a real Had Gammon and Eggs and Toffee sponge covered in Custard. The play area is an added bonus and the kids loved it. The staff was very attentive and we greatly enjoyed our visit.

Delicious food, friendly service, would definitely recommend a visit. Varied lunch time menu with specials and 2 2 course or 3 course offers

Not even worth the one star!! Absolutely disgusting service! Rude unhelpful staff! Went in for a quick drink ordered a sparkling water with a dash of lime! Let me just say firstly I was charged £3.40!! The staff member gave me a small glass to pour my drink, so consequently had half of my bottle left over, so went back over to the bar and asked if they could just put another dash of lime in so I could finish the rest of my drink to my surprise I was charged another 80p!! If I was given a bigger glass in the first place I wouldn’t of needed to ask for more!! Absolute rip off paying £4.20 for a sparkling water with a splash of lime! May as well had some alcohol 🤣

After a day out we struggled to find somewhere for something to eat and nearly drove past this place but popped in and found the staff were friendly and very welcoming. After sitting and looking at the menu I can assure you it has a...

Microwaved food! It was ok but certainly not worth the money that was being charged…..we ate it because we where really hungry. Breadbasket was £3 and it was only cheap tasteless white sliced bread. Didn’t receive everything we ordered, got bored of waiting and left...

A lovely looking pub inside, decent size pub too with plenty of outdoor seating. The bar has a table in front of it which makes it very awkward and spoils the look. The big TV in a small bar area also spoils the pub. Front...

When we arrived in the afternoon we were the only people there. We ordered from their 2 course menu. Very disappointed in portion sizes but also the fact that everything looked like it was a microwavable meal that had been scooped out onto a plate....

Pub ok for a quick drink, was not busy ,nothing special wouldn’t return, Garden not very enticing so sat at front faces main road onto the traffic.

This pub was within walking distance of our accommodation so we popped in for something to eat. There was a very good choice of reasonably priced dishes and the service was excellent. We would definitely go back next time we are staying in the area.

After reading a few reviews we were a bit sceptical about eating here. We ordered a platter that was plentiful and arrived hot. Service was good and we waited a while for the food to come, but didn’t mind as we like to have a...

The roasts were small and microwaved. Veg looked as though its been under a hot plate the whole day. Chips were very greasy. They forgot one of our kids meals so had to quickly cook it. Absolutely not worth the money they charge. Advertised roast...

Although we haven't visited this pub, we have had several meals delivered during the lockdown. Food is well cooked and good value for money with generous portion sizes. The pub is very active online and has been a godsend during the lockdowns

We spent three hours here on Saturday in their amazing beer garden, our kids had a great time and the service was good too. Definitely recommend especially for families 👍🏼. Only negative was the waffle desert, was a bit hard.

It was nice that they welcomed me into the pub even though I had two children in tow !! We went outside into the very nice garden at the back ! I sat on the chairs out the back and ordered my food and drink...

Went to this pub today, had over an hour wait for food even though the pub was empty. watched people come in after us, eat their meal and pudding left before we'd even received ours. This was not fun for my 3 children who were...

Classic British pub. Great for decades and still great. Lovely atmosphere, good food. Always a good time

We have been to eat on many occasions and it is always good, the Menu is varied and the food is excellent, the service is good and is good value for money in a quiet pleasant environment. There is now a playpark at the back...

Called in for a quick drink around six on Sunday. I went straight into the beer garden with dog and my 11 year-old greatniece whilst my neice bought drinks. We sat there for maybe fifteen minutes when the landlord brought food out to another customer and shouted to us that dogs weren't allowed. There's no signage saying this, apart from saying, bizarrely, that dogs must be kept on a lead. The rude landlord's "explanation" was that dogs hadn't been allowed for the past three months, as if we were expected to know without being told. I've no problem with pubs not being dog friendly, but please tell people, and explain politely, don't shout across the beer garden like some snotty schoolteacher.

Went to the Dorset Soldier today in the beer garden signs say dogs on leads. A member of staff shouted at us no dogs allowed. He said it's been like this for the last 3 months. We have been here before no problems. So why...

We were in the area and popped in for lunch with my family. We didn’t book, but the lady found us a table. Food was nice and our kids loved the play equipment. Will pop back when we are next in the area.

We’ve had a super meal and felt very safe, will be back again soon. Thanks for great service and super steak

Went for a quiet drink at about 6 on a Friday night with my 2 daughters, wife and friend. Walked through the bar with my dog and sat outside, it wasn’t busy at all. 20 mins later a member of staff came outside and said dogs weren’t allowed on premises at the moment! I asked why, certainly not because of COVID-19, and was told ‘bosses rules’!! Absolute made up rubbish, I won’t be back! Seemed a bit seedy anyway!

We ordered steaks which were cooked as we requested and my partner had fish and chips which as always was delicious. Due to government eat for less they were under huge pressure and apart from a slightly longer wait they did really well. Well done the dorset soldier

Stayed at a local b&b for the night so came here for food and drink. No booking required, had a comfy seat outside on the decked area. Food was served quickly and was really nice and reasonably priced.

Seven people for sunday lunch. Clean surroundings and good table. Food was served quickly and arrived well presented and hot. Staff efficient and friendly. A great venue.

Very good food, had one child that has a food allergy, wasn’t a problem for them, more than help. Very good price, and you get lots of food, we had the Sunday roast, it was absolutely lovely, highly recommend.

I came to the The Dorset Soldier with my brother, his girlfriend and their Dog, we sat in the garden at the back of the Pub. Food was excellent and loads of it. Service was great will go again.

Good well priced food,menu wasn't big but held a good variety of food,the specials board was good,you get a lot of food for your money

Although we live close by, we have never been here for anything. This time we went with a couple of friends and enjoyed the meals there, I had fish and chips which was excellent.There was only one waitress and the service was a little slow. However, she was very pleasant and helpful. Perhaps she could get some extra help next time?

second time we have been here and the food and service had been very good. friendly pub nothing to much trouble

We thought we would give a local pub a try as we were passing, it was very quiet for a Sunday evening, we asked for a kids menu and were told they didn’t have any printed, the server was able to show me what was on the kids menu on a electronic ordering pad which looked like an I-pad so I was surprised they didn’t have any printed kids menus, the service was ok but the quality of the food was really bad, I ordered the pizza which was a premade base with tomato purée and melted cheddar, it tasted really sour and had no flavour to it. My partner had the Sunday roast and apart from the meat you could tell everything else was bought in and cooked from frozen or microwaved, the portion size was generous but it wasn’t fresh food, I took my son outside to look at the kids area and it was really tired and run down, all in all the pub didn’t feel very family friendly and the quality of the food let it down, the food wasn’t bought out together either, sadly this is why I often choose well known chains over a local pub because the quality is often lacking which this clearly proved me to be right.

Pretty dull, good cheerful service but food dull................ It is June, no salads, food obviously brought in and assembled on site.............

We booked a table and pitched up for a meal the restaurant was very busy with only two waitresses covering all of the tables Etc. The food was good although I ordered the pâté and toast and one small slice of bread was a bit tight and felt it would benefit from another slice etc the surf and turf was ok with the steak being cooked to a good / correct level etc 7/10

A group of seven friends and I booked in for a Monday evening meal, plenty of room in the car park and the staff were very welcoming. The menu had plenty of choice and reasonable prices. Our food was served in a reasonable time and all together, I hate it when one or two people are left looking at an empty table while everyone else is eating. Staff were attentive, checking everyone was happy and getting drink refills when required. I would personally recommend the lambs liver it was delicious, but all the others enjoyed their meals as well. We will definately be going back again.

Went for Sunday lunch we decided to have the roast, we opted for small very good price.I had roast lamb with lovely roast potatoes Cauliflower carrots peas Yorkshire pudding. Boyfriend had pork both meats were lovely tender. Lovely restaurant area good service and toilets. Will definitely return good menu

We were in the area and came upon this pub. The landlady was very friendly and showed us into the bright dining area. The menu had plenty of choice and they were doing very reasonable two or three courses. Pie of the day was steak and kidney and was really nice, likewise the soup we chose to start with. The room was quite full midweek and no wonder, we will be returning again this week.

We visited, with friends, one evening recently and the evening menu was varied and reasonably priced. The place was fairly busy and the food took a while to appear but was reasonable quality and 3veryone enjoyed their meals.

The Dorset Soldier was suggested by our B&B; owners as a good place to eat and they weren't wrong. We both had pie of the week (chicken and mushroom) with chips and peas and it was lovely and very reasonably priced. The beer was good too. It was a busy Friday night, full of locals, but there was plenty of room. Would go again if we were in the area.

Staying overnight at nearby B&B;, so came here for evening meal. Not disappointed! Friendly locals, great service and lovely reasonably priced food. Will return if in area again.

Four of us visited for lunch recently and had the three course option for £8.95. Not surprisingly the main course was a little small, but with the exception of the omelette all the starters, main courses and sweets were, reasonable and for the price very good value, will certainly consider trying again if in the area. The waitress was also very helpful

Called in for a drink and after looking at the menu decided to stay and eat. Ordered the two course special (£9.95)Sat outside outside the front of the pub enjoying a lovely pint of Badger limited edition pale ale and a white wine. Starters arrived very soon after (2 x breaded garlic mushrooms) which were both tasty and decent sized portions. Mains were a Chicken Tikka curry and a gammon steak. Both nice and hot and again of a decent size. Will call in again and have pizzas as they sound great as well.

I had the lasagne which was so obviously brought in and reheated. It was lacking in meat and had that ready meal feel about it with miniscule bits of reportedly what was beef. With lots of sauce and cheese grated on the top. Over cooked/burnt garlic bread. Salad was ok.

Came here for a pre booked Christmas meal on the quiz night. Really enjoyed the food and the service was pretty good.

Went here yesterday for lunch after reading the reviews which said it was good food and value for money, well yes it certainly was good. Met by a lovely young Lady who showed us to a table by a radiator as it was such a cold day, the Restaurant is quite large and felt quite chilly when we first walked in but it had only just opened so maybe not had time to warm up. The Menu was quite varied and I chose the Gammon and asked for a Jacket Potato instead of chips, my Husband ordered the Rump Steak with Chips and it was served with veg and side salad, we started with the soup of the day which was Mushroom, don't think this was homemade but it was delicious and served with a roll and butter. I cannot fault the food it was hot and very fresh, my Husbands Steak was tender and was cooked as he ordered it Medium rare. The price of the Steak was £10.95 and considering an establishment just down the road was charging £22 for a Steak we think this was really good value. We will definitely go there again, the place was very clean and welcoming just needed to be a bit warmer inside. Good food, good service and good value, thankyou Dorset Soldier.

Went for an early evening meal for a family birthday. The pub was quite quiet so we had our choice of tables. Service was friendly and efficient. Two of us had medium-rare steaks which were expertly cooked to our liking. Food is good value and the ambiance is lovely and relaxed.

Went last night for dinner.Excellent service from waitresses.And it was lovely that we didnt have to stand at bar to order drinks.Our drinks arrived quickly and the landlord bought over our wine in a cooler.There where four of us dining.I had the steak pie with mash,peas and gravy which was very enjoyable.My friends had the Tanglefoot battered fish and chips which looked and tasted divine.Best chips we have ever tasted!! Apparentley triple cooked!!My other friend had a pizza which again looked and tasted fantastic.The waitresses where very attentive and made sure we had everything we wanted.Two of us had puds again really good.The landlord came over to and chatted and again made sure we where happy.All in all a really enjoyable evening with great food and a landlord who really cares about his custormers.This pub has also had a complete facelift in the last few years inside and out is really lovely place to visit.A very well run pub by a landlord that really cares .Its a 10 from me!!

Sunday lunch is very good there and the service is fantastic.Evening meal is very good too with a popular menu choice

Went last night lovely restaurant area lots of choice, went for menu two courses 9.95 each. I had prawn cocktail disappointed came with two small pieces white bread. Boyfriend had cheesy garlic bread which was good. I ordered scampi fries salad it arrived with chips instead, no one to check food was ok. Were not offered any sauces vinegar, Could not catch attention of waitress eventually did but chips were cold by then. Boyfriend had gammon eggs salad potatoes which he enjoyed. It was very disappointing service was so poor, did mention to another waitress who pointed out other waitress was training. There is no excuse for getting order wrong and not offering sauces. Any restaurant should check food is ok.

Had a pleasant friendly meal. Service prompt and friendly. Good selection of beers and a reasonable price. The local is looking better.

Not sure the couple of reviews i just read before went to the same place as as me i keep...

Ordered an all day breakfast,sausages burnt on outside,raw inside,bacon looked as if left out for days as was brown and...

Domingo almuerzo para toda la familia, hicimos dos semanas antes para que sabía cuántos estaría allí. Tuvimos que pedir menús, una vez que había elegido tuvimos que llamar a la camarera para que tome la orden, luego pedir cubiertos y servilletas, las comidas llegó uno...

Llamado para la cena. Placa de arranque no era insípida comida casera - paquete. La primera opción no estaba disponible, así que pedimos pollo brochetas como principal. La comida era terrible - Pollo era distinto a cualquier cosa que he visto - correoso y sin sabor. De hecho era bastante repugnante. No vayas allí. A pesar de llevar el cobrado fulllprice calidad de la comida a la atención de la camarera. No me sorprende que no había nadie más allí congregados.

Tuvimos una cena aquí. Pedimos desde el menú que ofrece dos et campos por GBP 9. 95 o 11 GBP por tres. 95. La sopa era excelente y el rollo fresco y cálido. El paté estaba delicioso. Tanto el bacalao a la lasaña y estaban bien cocinados y sabroso. La comida estaba bien caliente y servir sin demora. Una comida maravillosa y un lugar al que volvería

Enjoyed the friendly welcome and service, the food is reasonably priced and very tasty. Plus the beer and soft drinks are sensibly priced. Really enjoy their Thursday night quiz, great fun.

Called in on route to a show in Wimborne, first visit to the pub. Very surprised by the clean and tidy decor in the pub and restaurant. Served by a young lad who was both efficient and attendant. Food was good quality and had a great taste. Good value at 2 courses for £9.95 prior to 1930 hrs. Saw some of the kitchen staff and all were clean with clean covers, which is always a good sign. Menu looks small, but I would prefer a small menu well cooked than a big menu poorly cooked. I will definitely go there again and would recommend a visit.

Whilst out on business we called into this pub for lunch. It is years since I visited and have to say I was impressed with the refurbishment work. Also surprised to see how much garden they have around the back. There is also a deck area at the front with seating. Plenty of parking too.Inside the staff were friendly and chatty.We ordered 3 baguettes with hunters chicken, prawns and bacon. These came with chips and side salad, very good value at £4.95 each.We will be back soon.

It's been 40 years since we last visited The Dorset Soldier and it's been too long. The newly refurbished Inn is a real treat for diners; it's shabby chic interior is complemented by a wonderful menu that represents exceptional value for money. Staff are lovely and happy to help with adjusting menu choice to suit individual requirements - will certainly be visiting again soon.

Met a friend here, friendly and traditional pub.Small menu but very good value.Food was nicely presented and they had a deal on two courses etc.

We've lived in Corfe Mullen for 30 years and have only visited the Dorset Soldier on a handful of occasions.We had planned to spend an hour or two for a quick New Year's Eve drink in the Lambs Green but they were closed to 'casual' customers. In a dilemma we tried the Dorset Soldier half expecting to be turned away as we hadn't booked. Even though the pub was busy we managed to get a drink and a table and spent an enjoyable evening before returning home to see in the New Year. The staff were pleasant and extremely welcoming.We will definitely be back.

Always meet up for Xmas handover of prezzies. Struggling to find somewhere to go that didn't want a deposit and pre orders.Lunch menu. Two courses £6.50 and 3 courses £8.50. Basic menu but plenty enough variety to choose from. Service good and staff friendly. Well done

A bottle of perfectly drinkable red, 3 soft drinks, a pint of decent beer, 4 starters, 4 mains, a garlic bread, £50. Is there any more to say? OK, so its a Lunchtime Special menu, which means the portions aren't HUGE, but I've got a good appetite, and, with a couple of slices of garlic bread, I was perfectly satisfied. The food is straightforward and well cooked, and yes, as per other reviews, perhaps a brighten up with a re-decorate may be a good idea, but do you mind that much if you can have a more than satisfactory lunchtime for 4 for £50? Well recommended!

I called in for a pint and a snack. Badgers beer was on tap and good. I just had a sausage and onion baguette. Service was good, but the furniture was shabby and the whole place needs a refurb.

Went with a friend for lunch, the restaurant was empty but as it was a hot day others came and sat outside.The menu was basic, 3 courses for £8 , there were other options on the board but we selected the 3 courses which was a bargain but only 3 or 4 items to choose from for each course. The food arrived quickly and was very hot and well cooked. Overall a good lunch.

Basic public house facilities. Large TV for football in the public bar. There is also a back garden for outdoor eating/ drinking and an area at the front with seating

Great place for a drink a spot of lunch. Food was delicious and is child friendly with a play area out the back. Beautifully decorated and a fair price for quality.

Wasn't sure about going here as it looks as if it needs a bit of TLC but the food was amazing. We went for an early dinner. The menu is adequate without being vast, there is something for everyone. The waitress was very careful taking down the order and couldn't have been more helpful. The lasagne was beautiful and I had the best Liver & Bacon ever. I was furious that it was too much for me and I had to leave some. There is plenty of parking and a small children's play area. This place has lovely food, is terrific value for money. Don't hesitate as I did, just go. Certainly now on our list of favourites.

I went here many years ago when family lived in the area, its a cracking pub and really good value, the Sunday Roasts are awesome and the food is really nicely cooked. Staff are friendly - good selection of ales, what more do you want.

Not eaten here for ages. Been twice in March and have to say the food was excellent on both occasions. Beautifully cooked and presented, tasted great and piping hot. Great service, a couple of glasses of wine which were not at all bad for pub wine and a thoroughly good experience. Will defiantly be back very soon.

Our three Grandchildren came for an overnight stay on Sunday 27th December. We decided to take them out for lunch on the Monday and as it is within walking distance we took them to the Dorset Soldier. We had heard that there is a good childrens menu available.I had the Beef Lasagne, which was piping hot, with salad and garlic bread and my wife had Stowford Cider Battered Cod with chips and peas.Our grandchildren were a revelation. They are always so picky, so I was really surprised to find that the two boys polished off a Lasagne and a Macaroni cheese, while our Granddaughter who is only four managed to clear all of her chicken nuggets but couldn't quite finish her chips. They even had ice cream to finish off the meal. No doubt the "kid's" menu is as good as we had been led to believe.

Went for pre Christmas meal at lunchtime. Very friendly and prompt service. Bit odd as landlord seemed to be only staff front of house. Did waiting and bar but cheerful and efficient. Food was good and lots of it

Having been to the Dorset Soldier for dinner before, we elected to take our visitor from Canada there for our evening meal. Being fairly early, our waitress recommended their special Sunset Menu which allows for two courses for £9.95.Now this is a bargain. My wholetail scampi with chips, peas and carrots was excellent.My wife had the 8oz rump steak, and our visitor had the vegetable lasagne with garlic bread. We all settled for sticky toffee pudding, and this was a really large pudding which was a delight.For an early dinner, if you are in the area, this is a real bargain and there is no scrimping on the portions as you find in many restaurants. I can certainly recommend.

Out for Sunday lunch again and just on a whim as I had passed it the day before we went to The Dorset Soldier. Luckily I booked a table Sunday morning just as well the place was almost fully booked only a couple of tables left and these went very quick people were coming in all the time we were there looking for a table most were quite happy to sit in the bar but the staff were always looking to fit them in most were known to them showing a good return trade.we ordered lunch from a wide and varied menu plus there were specials on boards, Mother went for a small roast pork and watching some of the other roast come out these were in small, normal and large size and as I said Mother had the small even this was a good size meal for only £4.95, I went for the mixed grill, cooked to perfection the steak was so tender even though maybe a little bit over cooked but the knife went through it like butter no tough bits or gristle and the rest of the meat was of the same high standard not a lot left on my plate and great value only £12.95.All in all great food at a very good price served hot and quick by what appeared to be a very small but highly competent staff.To show how good Mother wanted to go back next week so I booked the same table there and then.Not to be missed this place but I advise that you book and if there are people in your party with mobility problems then let then know as half the tables are up steps.

After a long day out on Saturday we dropped in for an early dinner at The Dorset Soldier. The pub was not yet crowded and we did not have to wait for a table. My beef lasagna came in an oval china dish and was piping hot, served with salad and garlic bread. Very tasty, and the garlic bread was beautiful. My wife had the Stowford Cider Battered Cod with plenty of chips and peas. For desert I had the Banoffee Cream Pie which was excellent and my wife settled for the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Our waitress was very pleasant and there was no rush. As we left, the evenings entertainers were setting up and more people were arriving. If you go early on a Saturday, no problem, but if you want a table later on then it is wise to book.

Just had lunch at the Dorset soldier, I had a chicken and bacon salad which was the nicest salad I've ever eaten out, my hubby had a roast dinner which looked and he said was delicious. The service was lovely. Thank you for a lovely Sunday lunch. Well worth a visit x

Friendly staff and reasonable food. Made to feel welcome. Food possibly micro waved but still tasty.

What a dates place. Is was so quiet it was embarrassing! The food was horrible and and whole experience was pretty dyer.I'm not a snob but this place needs a good lick of paint, fresh menu, a good re vamp and starting again.

We walked in on the off-change at 6.00pm on Valentines day (14th Febuary '15) expecting to be rejected, possibly due to other Valentines dinner booking, but DESPITE NOT HAVING A BOOKING, WE WERE MADE TO FEEL VERY WELCOMED by Lorraine the waitress.The menu seemed to be Traditional English with quiet a nice range and 4 daily specials priced at £9.95 per person. We chose the Lamb Shank and fillet of Salmon in white wine..The chef knows what he is doing as every item on the plat was cooked to perfection (The lamb shank fell off the bone, Salmon not over cooked & even the veg was the colour it should be AND everything was PIPING HOT.We felt the the meal was very nice & very good value for money, and although the restaurant wasn't very busy, the subtle music in the background made it pleasant....Lorraine was attentive made us feel welcomed.