The Ibberton in North Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We visited the Ibberton as we often do when In Dorset. It was warm, cosy, beautifully decorated for Christmas and the food was delicious. There is even a little jewellery cabinet made by a local lady and proceeds go to charity!

A lovely country pub with good choice of food and ales . Open Thursday to Sunday . The only reason not a 5 was they had run out of many of the deserts and we didn’t go late in the day. Every time we made a choice the waiting staff said not that one. Maybe better they tell u what is finished straight away. So maybe I am being mean. Lovely spot staff great. The roses in garden had such a lovely fragrance that was lovely on a sunny evening, would certainly go again. Dog friendly. Mid price range. Used to the crown so old books would have as that.

Quiet location, nice gardens and friendly staff. The real star is the food - regularly changing menu, all freshly cooked (so expect a short wait while you relax and enjoy the surroundings). The small plate starters are tasty and fresh, main courses well presented and beautifully cooked. If it’s on the menu look no further than the monkfish scampi, but everything is good. The side salads are a joy, fresh and well dressed without being overpowering, and the homemade tartare sauce the best I’ve tasted.

A fantastic meal. We each had three courses and thoroughly enjoyed them all. A small but interesting menu. Highly recommended.

What a lovely surprise. A proper local pub with wonderful food and a warm and friendly atmosphere. I would make a special effort to return to this pub.

Wonderful welcome in this warm, friendly, atmospheric pub. Excellent freshly prepared food, a step up from most pub grub in the area, imaginative and beautifully cooked. Local beers and good reasonably priced wines. Vegetarians very well catered for, we can't wait to go back.

We've been twice in a matter of a few days and it's excellent. One visit for dinner, the staff were very attentive and the food excellent. The next visit was for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. No doubt we'll head back before we leave.

Yesterday we received a very warm and friendly welcome for our Sunday lunch. Whilst the adults thoroughly enjoyed the sumptuous roast beef, trimmings and lovely vegetables, the younger members of our family were delighted with the range of burgers and fish and chips. The food was beautifully served on hot plates and very generous in portion size. The ‘mushroom’ shaped Yorkshire puddings were a culinary triumph. Delicious puddings rounded off an excellent meal and we would highly recommend this pub/restaurant to anyone looking for a traditional Dorset delight for food and drink.

Was recommended this by our Airbnb provider and what a place. Visited in mid-October and was fortunate to arrive in glorious sunshine, so we have tea and coffee in the garden to start with. After enjoying the sunshine we went in to the pub as we had booked a table (always recommended to do so, especially on a Sunday). Firstly this a historic pub building, over 500 years old, with a huge open fireplace that had a log burner. We were shown to our table and the offered drinks and menus immediately. We decided to take time to order our food, which the staff were ok with, no rushing us to order. When we did order, we both went for a traditional beef roast. Firstly it was served within a reasonable period of time and the portions were amazing. The plate was served up with the beef, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, then side dishes of cauliflower cheese, carrots, and cabbage with bacon. It was extremely tasty and filling. One of the best Sunday roast ever! When we finished, we were unable to fit in a dessert immediate, so they kindly agreed to do us an Dorset apple cake and sticky toffee pudding to go. It was delicious. So great food but on top of that, the service was great and it was good value for money. Definitely will go back if in the area.

We'd not been here for several years for reasons which require no further explanations. This is an authentic, rustic in and offered a friendly, personal welcome. Its also popular with walkers and rider and has traditional flagstone floors and a cosey wood-burner. Interesting menu with a blackboard with the wines being offered - all prices very reasonable. We all thought the starters were excellent - freshly made soup, scallop dish and king prawn dish as well as some nicely present fresh oysters. The roast meal were very good with a home cooked feel and generous vegetable portions, including a broccoli and cauliflower with white sauce which had clearly been freshly made and oven-baked. A decent choice of pudding, again all evidently home-prepared not bought-in, and very nicely presented. So while not holding itself out as a "gastro-pub" its best parts were effortlessly hitting this level as a more reasonable price point. Friendly, unrushed service and chocolate mints came with the bill (always a pleasing sight!). We'll definitely be returning, and soon!

We've eaten here a few times over the years, while staying at The Victorian Barn, and each time the food and service was very good, The fish and chips were the best we've ever had!

Four of us spent a very happy evening in our local pub, we were made to feel most welcome and well cared for. We were spoilt for choice, with an excellent range of new and exciting dishes on the menu. Very hard to choose just one pudding! The presentation, quality, and taste were all faultless. Nothing but praise for James and Gemma, and their lovely staff.

What a brilliant family-run pub. The food is excellent - good portions, nicely presented and reasonably priced. The landlady is delightful. Give this friendly, covid-aware establishment a try if you are in the area. It is a five minute drive from the Victorian Barn. Sunday lunch also highly recommended.

We visited just before Lockdown 2 for an early Saturday evening family meal. We have 3 young children (5,3 and nearly 1) and were all very well looked after, with excellent service and lovely food. Highly recommended.

Lovely lunch - food freshly cooked and lots of it! Even provided some doggy biscuits for our furry friend.

We stumbled upon this wonderful pub on a walk one day and tried their lunchtime snack menu. Well, what a treat! The chicken wings with Piri sauce were the best i have ever tasted, so crispy and delicious. My husband had whitebait with home made Tartare sauce and that whitebait was REALLY good too. Super place we will return. Oh and not to forget the wonderful hosting from the landlady, she gave a warm welcome despite the facemask!thank you

The Ibberton, in the village of Ibberton, lies in the heart of the Dorset countryside and is a great place to stop off if you have been walking, biking or hang gliding in the surrounding countryside or just for its own sake. The views from the ridgeway above the pub are fantastic!We stopped for lunch and sat out in the lovely garden at the back of the pub. The lunch we had was superb - much better than many I've had at fancy restaurants at a really reasonable price. The staff were very welcoming and made a nice lunch outstanding.If you want to discover a hidden gem in the real heart of Dorset this may well be it.

Dinner with friends at their local last night. The Ibberton lived up to their reputation, great food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Called back for drinks at lunchtime today in their pretty garden. Great location, well worth a visit.

Were visiting friends in this area and thought would have Saturday drink and food at this quaint village pub. We arrived to a busy carpark at 1.50pm and headed to the bar. My husband ordered 2 alcoholic drinks and asked for the food menu only to be told they finished serving food at 2pm. It was in fact only 1.55pm on the pub clock and was not 2pm on our watches either. It was such a shame as it left a very bad taste and when our friends who live here say that pubs in this area find it hard to survive we know why! This pub needs to up its game. We then drove to a lovely pub in Child Okeford where we were greeted with a smile and a nice welcome from the barmaid. Very good food and very welcoming so next time will head straight here and avoid The Ibberton at all costs.

We ate there twice during our holiday. Both times the staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. It's not a large menu, but you know that everything is cooked fresh.

Really charming pub in a lovely village location. Good food and friendly service. Would definitely go back.

This is what a country pub should be. The welcome is warm and friendly and the food freshly cooked, simple yet tasty. If the monkfish scampi is on look no further for a real treat, otherwise the sausages on bubble and squeak (a treat in itself) or the burger will hit the spot. At weekends and on some evenings booking is probably essential.

Went here for our wedding anniversay. Staff pleasant and welcoming. Menu fairly limited but food was good and tasty.

Visited The Ibberton on the 28th of December 2018. I enjoyed the Seafood Stew (Prawns, Crab, etc.) which was wonderfully fishy and filling and a pint of Dorset Gold (Palmer's, 4.5%) which was in superb condition. My mother, had the Country Chicken which she thoroughly enjoyed for its juiciness and flavour. Both portions of food delivered were substantial. Going hungry was not an option. Cost was middling with a bill for the two meals (mine being about £14 and hers being about £13) with two drinks came to roughly £33. For the size and quality of the meals, plus the very warm, welcoming environment (which well blends the age of the establishment, complete with large fireplace complete with bread oven with newer modern colours, furnishings and decorations), the friendliness of the attending Bar Lady (a special thank you to her!) and good, open conversation with the other customers, I can heartily and forthrightly rate this experience "Excellent" and will gladly make another excursion out this way again. I strongly recommend you do the same. A slow jaunt up to St. Eustace's Church afterwards is perfect to walk off the meal.

What a lovely place called in before and just had drinks but today had food couldn't fault it will definitely be back 1st class service and food what more can you ask for shame some of the puds had sold out was the only negative!

During our stay at the nearby Victorian Barn celebrating a friends birthday , we booked dinner at the Ibberton. We were throughly impressed with Gemma and her team from arrival to departure. They even bought the birthday girl a bouquet of flowers. Food was amazing . Would love to go back for a dinner there in the near future.

Went for a meal with a large group at the weekend and have to say the food and hospitality were fantastic. I would highly recommend going for a meal here if you are in the vicinity.

Dorset is lovely, and on a sunny autumn day it was a bonus to find this dog and child friendly pub, serving an excellent range of well cooked dishes. Full marks

While visiting the Ibberton with family last night i felt that the meal I had ordered was very disappointing ,I ordered olives with bread and balsamic vinegar expecting some nice giabata bread ,but instead it was a slice of normal bread and cheap olives .I decided to go for home made pie and chips ,well when it came it didn't look very well presented,it was a small pie with some chips ,I spoke to a waitress about veg and she said we should of been asked when ordering if we wanted veg at an extra cost, I then asked if I could have some gravy to be told no ,they said there would be enough gravy in the pie .They did offer me some peas ,when I finally started my meal the pie was very dry ,I didn't think the meal was worth £11 .

We came across the pub at the end of a long day walking The Wessex Ridgeway; a little tired and very hungry, we had a wonderful welcome from Gemma! Lovely atmosphere with great food (the homemade burger was delicious). My dog was welcomed too and proceeded to sleep soundly under our table whilst we enjoyed the lovely food. If only we lived closer!

We stayed at nearby Lower Fifehead Farm and our hostess booked this. We were not disappointed as it was very cosy with great food and drink.

We booked this place for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary dinner.

We came to visit and reserved a table for a family occasion. Gemma was super friendly, incredibly accommodating and a fantastic host for the evening!! The food was lovely, great service and beautiful pub itself. Can not recommend enough for all to visit this lovely place!!

This pub is just fabulous . Not only do they provide delicious meals but really go the extra mile with food allergies without making a fuss or embarrassment .

Great Sunday lunch with friends.. Delicious roast beef with all the trimmings, big portions, all very well cooked, not the typical sad carrots and veg one often gets..Fantastic crackling on the pork.. Good wine, lovely service with happy smiley people.. What not to like.. And extremely good value!

Lovely pub, nice friendly people, good service, really good food, perfectly cooked. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Curry night Wednesday - the chicken curry was excellent. Take a big appetite as the portions are good. We'll happily go there again.

Gorgeous building very old with beams and character, wood burner and sofa, beautifully restored - stylish but still very cosy and in keeping with the building. Staff are efficient, friendly and welcoming. Always a good sign when locals regularly use it. Good range of drinks. Food very good, and sensible prices. Always home made and top quality ingredients. Menu is simple and includes lovely old fashioned things like ham and eggs, also includes specials and excellent curries (Wednesday nights £10 a head). Vegetarian options also good including veg en croute topped with feta. They keep it simple and do it really, really well. Consistently good, our favourite local pub.

We have spent the week touring Dorset, eating out once or twice a day, generally at selected pubs. As we reach the end of our week, this wins top prize for quality of food, atmosphere and value. A chilly early evening, the fireplace was ablaze and happy cheerful staff ready to feed us. Great pint of beer, we each had a curry (it was curry-Wednesday) - me the beef, my wife the veg. Both absolutely excellent. Puds also great, all for £20 a head.

Very surprised to see the unnecessary comments of the previous review .

Me and my friends fancied a small lunch after a winters morning walk. Stooped in at the Ibberton and quite frankly was appalled by the service. When we first entered it was like we were not even stood there! Finally when we were seated and ready to give the food a go, we had to order our drinks STRAIGHT AWAY! After the drinks came we had to order the food, no time like the present...obviously. The food came our of a less than adequate temperature and for the ridiculous prices I would say was poorly cooked! I will NOT be visiting here again. Good Day!

Popped into The Ibberton tonight to find that it was curry night. What a bargain. Popadoms and chutney followed by a creamy chicken curry all for £10.00. Free drink as well. Very tasty and a lot of food. Delicious and will definitely go again.

Excellent night at The Ibberton. Excellent meal, everyone had a super time. Highly recommend a visit to this very homely pub.

The most beautiful food and great service, if we return to the area we will definitely revisit! Thanks for looking after us Gemma!

The whole experience each time I have visited has been amazing. Nothing is to9 much trouble Friendly accommodating and good value for money.

This is Sunday lunch at a very high standard, friendly and exemplary service . We had beef and pork respectively, very tender. The vegetables were well cooked and well chosen with a local produce taste. You can enjoy a beer in the bar area by the ingelnook whilst they prepare. Excellent.

I’ve just seen some reviews that are ‘average’. Two words-venison loins. They were the best I’ve had. Lovely staff. Gorgeous food. Entirely reasonably priced. Now, stop wasting time reading this and go and book a table.

We are lucky to live 10 minutes away from this lovely little pub..

Not only is this a charming pub but it has much to commend it. Set in the heart of this rural village in the heart of Dorset this has much to make it special. It is newly re-furbished but in a comfortable pleasant way with no suggestion of brashness. We were made welcome after a long walk and quickly realised that we had come to the right place to recover - excellent service, good food and drink at reasonable prices. We will make an effort to return and look forward to the day.

Great menu, super food, brilliant service, and a great bar with good quality beer, wine & spirits, great to have on door stop

We were in the area for the weekend and this was recommended to us as a great place to eat. We were not disappointed. The steak and ale pie was excellent as was the steak. Handsome portions so sadly no room for pudding! Lovely garden outside also for a quick beer beforehand.

Lovely pub and great food - had rack of lamb with pistachio crust and it was one of the best I've ever had! Highly recommended

Our first visit to the revamped Ibberton and it won't be our last. Lovely old country pub in glorious situation has been given a makeover. Lovely friendly service and interesting and delicious food. Can't comment on puddings as we were too full to try one!

We were visiting an open garden nearby, and booked lunch at the Ibberton. We arrived a bit early, were made very welcome, and enjoyed a lovely meal. Some had the Croque Monsieur or Croque Madame, and pronounced them among the best they'd ever had. Others had the chicken or the rib-eye stake, and found them tasty, correctly-cooked and very satisfying. Value for money was very fair for the quality of the meal. Service was friendly, and the proprietor took an interest in the customers.

My husband and I had to collect an item from Ibberton Dorset and we decided to eat a celebration meal at the Ibberton. We had the Mushroom + blue cheese starter which was delicious and the mushroom was meaty and succulent. My husband had Rib Eye Steak with hand cut chunky chips and I had Country Chicken with a cider + celery sauce. I have to compliment the chef as I do think it was the most delicious tasting chicken I have ever had and I am extremely fussy. The vegetables were fresh cooked well and my only observation was I would rather have had new potatoes than chips. My husband then had a very well stocked cheese board with Dorset Blue Vinny and several other cheeses and I had Pecan Pie and cream. Yes the prices were slightly higher but the food was class fresh and the chef knew what he was doing

After reading the reviews we made the decision to visit The Ibberton and I am so pleased we did. The food was outstanding and good on value seeing it fresh and made to order. I had the smoked Haddock and it was lovely and my partner had the mini roast which was lovely as well. I read a review about kids meals when I spoke to Gemma the owner she advised she could make any meal on the menu down to a smaller portion and this included the burgers, I have a 7 year old child who I would happily bring there for food. The Ibberton is a must to visit with or with out children its nice to be in a pub that doesnt serve up chicken nuggets and chips for children.

My family have visited this pub often over the last 40 years in the various hands it has been in, and althought the place looks fresher and feels more open than it had previously, my strong feeling is that it is now a very overpriced local pub. The food we ordered was good, but paying £14 for a hambuger in a rural pub is crazy. I chose monkfish and chips - £19 for 5 small battered pieces and a handful of chips and a small salad garnish is not acceptable. The other critisism I have is that they do not offer any kind of a childrens menu and could only offer us smaller roast dinners on the day we went. I asked if we could have a smaller hamburger or a smaller kids size portion of fish and chips but they could not offer either they said or they'd be out of pocket. So we paid £14 for a burger that was way too big for my 8 year old and half the burger was left untouched. when we paid we politely told them that we were suprised that they could not accomodate children more readily and we were told firmly that they were not the sort of place that would cook chicken nuggets or fishfingers!! - Sadly we will not hurry back if they keep their prices this high and are this inflexible, shame as we would like to support it and recommend to others.

We popped in at lunchtime and were the only people there and chatted with the friendly bar lady. The pub is much more impressive inside than out and has the poshest Gents I've ever seen in a pub.

We have just returned from another lovely weekend in Dorset, and had yet another fantastic meal at this cosy pub, with drinks by the woodburner beforehand.

Booked in 14 of us for my daughters 18th birthday at the Ibberton.

We called in to this pub, having been there some years ago. It is changed out of all recognition. The food was brilliant, the service was excellent, and the whole place had been cheered up by the new proprietors. Previously we had been to the then Crown Inn, as it was called, it was drab and dreary. Basically we were looking for a pub to take our walking group to. In the old days this would not have passed muster. But now it's great. Well done, reviving a pub in a small village. Not an easy thing to do.

Although we did not eat in the restaurant I am certain the food would be to a good standard... I owned a Pub for a while and I know what it takes and in my opinion they have got it. I will be going back.

My wife and I again visited this charming pub restuarant for an evening meal and were not disappointed. Is there a more friendly place to eat? we do not think so.

We returned to the Ibberton on Saturday for dinner on one if our many visits to Dorset, and we're not disappointed. We enjoyed a drink in front of the wood burner, and then had a wonderful dinner, pork for me and fish for my husband, simply delicious.

Walking into the attractive bar and spotting the wood burner and sofas we immediately knew we'd come to a good pub. The staff were friendly and smiling, as were the locals. We went for Sunday lunch, were offered the traditional roast as well as a good variety of other things. Cheapest was about £12 I think, dearest about £16. Nice choice of beers and wines. The service was friendly and attentive but unhurried and not overpowering and the food was delicious. We had a really happy visit - wish we lived nearer so we could come again!

My wife arranged a family 80th birthday treat for me at this public house. What a great evening was had by all. This was not your ordinary food expected in a pub, this was something different excellent crusine served by owners and staff who were welcoming and even had smiles on there faces.

As locals we try to get here as often as possible, and are delighted sometimes to get the last available table, which shows its deserved popularity! Great food, a concise but well-chosen wine list and friendly service, what more you could want from a village pub?

We were told that we had the last table for two. Returned after a walk & before my partner, she had returned from the ladies I was asked what we would like to drink, before we scrutinized the short menu. This was a Sunday so roasts were available as were four dishes on the menu. Fish & Chips. Gammon egg chips & beans. Monkfish Scampi with chips & a salad & a vegetarian tart cooked in hay. Other "pub" food was available after 6:00. We had to ask to be served & then the food took an age to arrive.

The Ibberton is a real gem of a pub situated in the tiny village of Ibberton. Recently reopened it serves delicious and imaginative dishes which are excellent value and superbly presented. Visiting the village we enjoyed an evening meal in this lovely pub. Friendly and welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend this place, well worth a visit.

Excellent quality, superb choice well cooked and presented. What a relief that this pub has re-opened. We've only just found out! So the greatest disappointment of the evening was that we could have been enjoying meals here since July. Never mind, we'll be back. Nice, friendly staff. Reasonable prices for the quality of food.

We went to this pub as my daughter chose it for her special birthday meal . We had the most lovely evening . Great atmosphere and very welcoming . Log fire burning and every table full mostly with locals whom we knew which made it into more of a party !

Lovely revamped pub with delightful touches...beautiful tiles and interesting bric a brac.

My wife and I went for an evening meal and had a wonderful time.

We have had several delicious meals at this newly revamped pub. We love it because they have a great classic pub grub menu as well as a daily menu of more upmarket food. We have had several Friday night chill out pub grub evenings as well as lovely family special meals. All were great and good value for money. So glad this wonderful pub has found such great people to run it.

This lovely pub has been transformed by the new owners. I love the way there is a traditional pub grub menu as well as the more upmarket daily menu which is changed every day. Wonderful friendly staff and a new revamped country chic interior completes the makeover of this perfect Dorset country pub.

Booked a table for 4 on a Saturday evening. Good job we booked as it got real busy real quick. Lovely place even though it's quite tucked away in the sticks. Worth finding though. Service excellent as was the food. We had steaks which were cooked and presented superbly. A very pleasant evening with good staff, good food and good value. Be sure to book.

We visit Dorset regularly and are so,pleased this pub/restaurant has reopened. We were certainly not disappointed with the food or the service and the refurbishment is great.

Sadly review not possible, as whenever I go there it's closed, the last two times being Sunday pm & Tuesday pm 18th & 20th September.

This once drab country pub has been transformed into an excellent venue for really good value for money food and an excellent selection of 'real ales' as they're known to many people.( I still prefer to call it beer because that is what it is). Virtually all of the improvements here have been carried out by the young couple who are the new owners and a first class job they have made of it too. They can be very proud of themselves. The Ibberton, as it is now called is certainly well worth more than just a visit!!

New owners, 7 weeks in to their new venture, have a sensibly sized menu, some fixed, others specials. The quality of ingredients was exceptional for pub food, and sauces, dressings and seasoning were all faultless. Generous helpings mean good value. There is a good offering of real beers and well-priced wines. It may be e bit 'remote' but it really is worth finding this place. If you enjoy it, pass it on. The Ibberton deserves to succeed.

Worth the Visit. Walking on the Wessex Ridgeway, it is worth a detour. Last visited under a different name, it is hard to think of The Crown. We just had a quick ploughman's, one between two. Plenty of fresh produce, friendly service and surroundings. We looked at the lunch and dinner menu, we shall be back soon.

We had a great meal sitting in the garden . The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the food was great . Definitely worth a visit . Great atmosphere .

After being closed for some 2 years what was The Crown has new owners and has been thoughtfully reimagined as The Ibberton and is open for business! They have done a wonderful job on the interiors, making it much lighter and brighter, they have bought in a great selection of wines, local ales, cider, etc and are very friendly and welcoming.

We called in for lunch, it really is in the middle of nowhere so you have to want to find the place.

Family run pub. Lovley relaxed atmosphere. Lovley smiley happy staff. You have two menus. One is the good old pub classics.....with a bit of a twist ... Which is really clever. A printed menus which is changed every day.

Proper pieces of Monkfish tails in crispy batter, excellent! Really friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. Great atmosphere .

Two of us were on a walk and this pub was an excellent stopping point.

We found this place through a recommendation whilst on holiday in the area. We had a lovely family meal here and sat in the small garden.

We managed to visit this recently re-opened establishment on Friday 5th August. It was formerly known as the Crown.It was not easy to find a phone number, but fortunately the helpful Penny at the Victorian Barn managed to dig out the number. Made a booking and off we went.

This pub/restaurant only opened at the end of July, after having been closed for some time. Now under new ownership, I can only say that the owners certainly seem to know what they are doing.

Open again at last! Good food, good beer and wine, good company, what more do you want? Use it or lose it.