The Langton Arms in North Dorset

Met up for a girls lunch…. A lovely warm welcome and attentive service. We all chose to share a plate of whitebait with tartare sauce- a very generous serving - crumbed and crunchy- delicious. We all had sea bass with wilted spinach, sautéed potatoes and tomatoes- beautifully cooked and very tasty. No room for pudding unfortunately!

Lovely meal but I'm afraid it was spoiled by other customers with four very yappy dogs. If people really have to bring dogs into a restaurant then they should be placed away from other customers wanting to eat their meal in peace.

Beyond atrocious. The food arrived looking cold, boiling in the middle- it's microwave happy kinda pub... The picture is of one of the side dishes for Sunday Roast. God knows what it was supposed to be, but 'cat sick surprise' is probably the best description. Toilet had a half broken avocado sink from the 80s with a mismatching cheap toilet, brown flower tiles, and fake hydrangeas in vases. The ingredients themselves are probably pretty good given the pub have a farm. But you wouldn't know it with the butchery occurring in the cooking skills. Avoid.

Recent evening meal for son's birthday We all ordered the whitebait to start That was a meal in itself! The mains we had were fish and chips, the venison sausages and the chicken schnitzel. The presentation of the food was excellent. Each dish piping hot and delicious. The pub promotes locally sourced produce and this is reflected in the taste of the food. Sadly we were too full for dessert but heard a chap on the next table say his cheesecake was the best he had ever had! The service was excellent, the staff very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere here is lovely and the pub is located in a divine place. We have eaten here on several occasions and each time has been superb. Keep it up Langton Arms!!

Nice pub come hotel, a bit hit and miss re food, staff and lovely very friendly, a lot of functions so no food, no warning either for the locals

Terrible food on a Friday night, not sure what it’s awarding winning for but it wasn’t for the food they served us!! Crispy beef salad was not crispy in fact it was the opposite and it wasn’t a salad!! There was a mound of beef on the side of the plate with a mound of lettuce on the opposite side - a crispy beef salad this is not! The scotch egg starter was also very soggy and not at all crispy or golden. The special of monk fish scampi again suffered from not being a crispy scampi and once again had a soggy texture with the monk fish bring very tasteless. Overall very poor

Nestled between Chocolate box houses the Langton Arms sits. Lovely staff, quickly seated and order taken. I had the venison sausages and mash, partner had the burger, both piping hot and delicious, couldn’t fault it. A must to go again

Booked an overnight stay in the back carpark with our motorhome. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Evening meal in restaurant was superb. Attention to detail, quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. Would definitely recommend and revisit!

We were charged over £28 for 2 large glasses of house Sav blanc, double checked with the barman, yep, really…£28!!!!!!!’n

Absolutely superb Sunday lunch yesterday. The food was delicious with the roast beef a favourite. The service was excellent and it made our sisters birthday really special. Thank you.

The Langton Arms in Tarrant Monkton, Blandford DT11 8RX. We have just come back from there. We were only going to spend one night in the pub car park in a 7.1 m motorhome. It was an absolutely beautiful quiet area and we were so impressed with the friendly staff and the amazing food that we went off for the day and then came back and stayed another night. Breakfast and evening meals were awesome. Would thoroughly recommend.

Just popped in for lunch, and glad we did what a great place, friendly welcoming, great ales and food was amazing. The crispy beef was the best I’ve ever had, highly recommend.

Fantastic food. Best in the area. Great country pub, wonderful setting. Good choice of ales.. cannot fault. I shall be visiting soon.

Reasonable value for money with very pleasant staff and a simple, comfy and clean room and en-suite. Supper was great and a generously-portioned cooked breakfast set me up for the day although they were sadly short-staffed at breakfast but the lady couldn't have done any more than she did if she'd had roller skates and another pair of arms! If there is a function on AND it is raining, do take your umbrella as you can't access the room from inside the pub - you have to go outside and round the back.

Top class lunch, huge portions of beautiful food. Excellent wine and beers. Barbara and her staff are so lovely and made us very welcome. Highly recommend

Brilliant staff made a family get together even more special. Food and atmosphere excellent. Welcome drinks were delicious. Thank you Bo.

Incredible setting, drinks were expensive but the setting made it worth it. Would consider this as a place for a wedding reception.

Went for an impromptu lunch, staff were very friendly, beer garden to the rear was humongous and the Ploughman’s to share was exceptional 👌

This isn't a 'drinking' pub. This is rather like going into someone's house to eat. The service is highly efficient and friendly. The menu is so good and the portions very generous - be warned! Wine list is small but that isn't necesssarily a bad thing. The red Chilean I had was superb. The prices are pretty average but not over-inflated gastro pub prices and for what you get, is most definitely good value. It was one of the best pub meals I have ever had. It is low key and cosy and just hit the spot. We shall be back!

Absolutely lovely food. 14 of us went here for a special family meal in a Sunday afternoon. Brilliant food and attentive staff.

We met up with friends for lunch. Easy to find with a sat nav. Lots of choice on the menu. I chose the venison sausages, very tasty. Portions were good. The lady who served us was very patient. We spent too much time catching up and not enough time reading the menu.

This was a real delight - a friendly, well presented restaurant that served excellent food without charging an arm and a leg. Three of us sat down for lunches that included creamy mushroom soup and crispy beef for starters, venison and stuffed pheasant for mains. Perfectly cooked and presented, I could have stayed for dinner had I not been so full.

Enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch with group of family friends and children. Great menu choices and warm friendly service. Beef was melt-in-the mouth delicious and great time had by all.

Really nicely appointed country pub. Superb location in a picturesque village. We had an overnight stop in our Motorhome parking in their level gravel car park. really quiet location. We had an excellent evening meal meeting relatives. Service was also very good and being dog friendly, we had our dog with us too. (dogs are restricted to certain areas but of no issue at all). The menu was varied and had a great selection. The best bit of all was we were able to have breakfast the following morning even though we were not really resident (motor home) By breakfast it was a full one at £13.95/ head, fantastic value and saved us the washing up! All in all a Great find and will definitely return.

great food and serving staff ,but not open very much and no signs to tell you when the opening times are

Stopped over after being told about it by a friend. Evening food of Baked Camembert (with olives, sun dried tomatoes & onion jam) - excellent; Braised Beef (with creamy mash & veg) - beef just fell apart, superbly cooked; Raspberry Cheesecake (with home made ice cream) - ice cream was creamy & not too cold. Definitely come again!

Don't bother unless you have all the time in the world. Service slow, made more annoying by tables who ordered later being served first Echo the comment about how plastic table covers cheapen the look. Understandable during COVID but that was last year. Nice tables underneath so why not show them off. Food adequate, but overall resting on its laurels.

Staff were very welcoming and friendly! Had roast beef and chicken , my daughter had the soufflé and the food was excellent ! Will definitely be back and I would highly recommend it.

Had an overnight stay last night. Staff were lovely but £145 for a small, basic room not even in the pub is far too much, no wonder we were the only ones staying there! The place was cold as well, not the welcoming Inn I was hoping for or paying for. Overall, very disappointing and poor value for money. Food was nice. £6.50 is expensive for a pint of Guinness. The owners should be encouraging guest at the moment not discouraging. Shan't be returning as there's much better value elsewhere, especially at the moment!

Our wedding anniversary was during lockdown so we eventually got out to celebrate at this gorgeous restaurant in September. The food was amazing as always and the staff had gone to so much trouble to make sure that the restaurant was covid safe. We loved the individual gazebos. Thank you Barbara for opening in such difficult times.

My partner and I had a very lovely evening with great food very friendly staff in a stunning location. The menu and the specials board was all very appealing, We both love the taster of soup with bread this is complimentary. I opted for the Dorset dressed crab served with coleslaw chips and salad. My partner had the ribeye steak fries mushroom and tomato. All beautifully cooked and very tasty indeed. For dessert we both had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream,this is a winner every time. The staff are very friendly checking every thing is ok for you. Under these uncertain times The Langton arms provide a very safe environment temperature being checked on arrival and hand sanitizer to be used. I love the outside pods and the gardens are amazing. What should of been our wedding day with them,turned out to be a very special evening and we both can’t wait for our wedding day next year at The Langton Arms Stay safe and continue doing what you do best

We had originally planned to go in March to celebrate my dads birthday, but due to COVID we had to cancel. The service and staff was amazing and the food was incredible and hand made- the pastry on the bake well tart was thin and crisp. Temperatures were taken when we entered, names taken down and all the staff had face coverings and were conscientious About cleaning down surfaces before and after guest use. The facilities were spotless and the garden area was lovely. Would definitely go again and recommend.

Not sure which planet the recent whingers come from. Good food, not over-priced in my opinion (and I'm not wealthy) and perhaps best of all in these strange times, the welcome opportuniy to dine 'al fresco' in the nicely-realised individual gazebos. All four of us enjoyed our lunches (all different) and for those that are not local (as none of us were; this was a good mid-point meeting place), Kingston Lacy (National Trust) is nearby and well worth a visit. Just one observation. Staff serving food at other pubs/restaurants visited recently wore face-coverings. This was not the case when we ate at TLA (two Saturdays ago) Oh, and try and make sure that you don't run out of Crabbies'! Recommended.

Have eaten here a few times and appreciate good quality comes at a price and that has never stopped me.Last visit a pie at @ £18 is a bit much. of course very lovely but the overall menu is very limited and not that exciting. Lasagne/sausages etc.. A couple of fish dishes but with a butchery quite meat centric. Starters are very boring in choice and not tempting,apart from the mushrooms I would say, and afterwards although OK at £8 + felt going through motions good range of Carafs of wine is something they have got right and staff are extremely good but feel they are stretching it a bit now as maybe a captive market as most Wimborne area pub eateries are not that great.

OMG! We were so looking forward to this lunch and what a big disappointment it was. Main reason being the food....how can any pub get away with lasagna and fish and chips costing £17.95? Well this one certainly can’t...we are Londoners and wouldn’t see that type of charge in our local Michelin starred gastro pub! We were asked what we thought of the food and were told by our lovely waiter that so many people had complained about the ridiculous prices fir just average food. In short avoid.

Very limited choice, we asked for a steak and they refused. On the menu it states clearly ‘faggots’ plural but there was just one. It was a very mediocre meal and extremely overpriced.

Visited in July 2020, excellent service from the moment we booked a table for a last minute lunch. Social distancing rules applied to perfection but never overtook the experience. My four year old loved the playground, and her kids meal was very generous. The specials were lovely, and the service was excellent throughout.

magnificent 3 night stay. We cannot thank Barbara and her team enough for the hugely enjoyable and relaxing stay we all had. Her staff are approachable and attentive and work very hard, showing particular regard to all of the necessary Covid regulations. The chalet: spacious, quiet, comfortable. The food: delicious (breakfast and dinner). Carefully chosen menu with an equally well chosen wine list. We treated ourselves to the specials board each evening which were particularly good - beautifully presented and served in the colourful garden. The service: attentive and professional from all who went above and beyond for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Thank you for looking after us so well, we would love to come back.

My husband and I visited the Langton Arms at lunchtime on Thursday 23rd July. We were greeted by smiling staff who took our temperature and asked us to use the gel provided for our hands. We were then led to our table which was inside a fabulous tent in the courtyard garden at the rear. That was a surprise and what a good way to cover the chance that it could have been raining. We felt safe and were able to enjoy our first outing. Both of our meals were super, served hot and with fresh vegetables, or salad as in my case. We really enjoyed our visit and would recommend the Langton Arms to all.Thanks to the staff from the waitress or waiters through to the chef. A brilliant experience, well done. Mrs R.H. Poole.

The evening did not start too well as when we arrived for a booked table there was no booking despite earlier checking all was ok.Eventually it was clear the booking hadn't been added to the arrival sheet.We were shown to an outside table no discussion if this was acceptable, menus thrown on the table. Had to return to vehicle to get coats.Blankets were available but not offered and in the Covid climate not sure if would want one as would they be clean from previous use?(How are they cleaned?)Menu disappointing limited in my opinion and wow they know how to charge...... £17.95 for half an aubergine bit of veg portion of chips and a bit of salad.No vegetables served with the pie ( we had to ask).Menu said faggots peas and mash no peas served and only 1 faggot please check your English faggots are plural ie moreyhsn one£5.20 for 330ml bottle of Peroni having a laugh.Cutlery and condiments thrown on the table waiter abrupt but eventually smiled.Then we had a plate of 4 tiny slices of bread thrown on the table. No plates to eat this from. Eventually caught the eye of a waitress, who after a bit of explanation understand that we needed plates to eat the bread. Not her fault at all. She was very apologetic and friendly. Supervisor made us feel like the naughty table.Service very slow and when it came reached over us no idea of Covid precautions to protect us from staff.Been to a few pubs since release of lockdown have to say this is the worst to protect either guests or staff.Would we return NEVER

We have been going to The Langton for years as its food is always to a consistently high standard but this was our first post lockdown trip out to a pub and I can honestly say it could not have been better. The staff made us feel safe and welcome and as always the food was excellent.

We booked the conservatory area of the restaurant to celebrate our daughter's birthday. There were 8 adults and 4 grand children and the staff made us feel very special with balloons and a beautifully laid table. The Sunday roast, duck, brisket and cheese souffle were excellent with plenty of vegetable side dishes. The children's menu was very good with generous portions to satisfy their large appetites. This was our third visit to the restaurant and we will definitely return.

Was lucky enough to get a table for Sunday lunch,booking advised. Treated the folks to Sunday lunch and once again we weren’t disappointed Welcomed by friendly staff,we were shown through to our table once we had a drink Good selection off beers and gins We ordered the roast beef,which is available from their local butchery and dad had the Venison. All food delicious and hot. Love the taster soup served complimentary with fresh bread shame there wasn’t any gluten free bread We also found room for a dessert a very good selection to.. Apple crumble poached pear and chocolate cake warm with ice cream were all delicious. Thankyou Langton Arms for another delicious meal served by friendly staff

We have frequented this pub regularly and in fairness the food has always been great.... and with a lovely peaceful country garden backdrop. On this occasion we had a pretty awful meal presented. It was a lovely September lunchtime and we sat in the garden. An umbrella on our table got caught by a gust of wind and blew high into the air, knocking over my fresh pint of cider. In fairness they gave me another glass straight away, being very apologetic as the umbrella hit my wife in the face on its way up! We reviewed the menu and noticed sadly that the crumbed ham salad and fries were missing, having devoured them on many previous occasion. We asked if it was available and they politely agreed to prepare it for us. When the food arrived we noticed the chips looked smothered in fat, either goose or duck fat we thought, but sadly they must have been turned straight onto our plates rather than drained on paper and the whole plate of ham and salad was rather spoiled by a thick layer of fat. As we had ordered in the garden we paid upfront. What we should have done is complained, but my wife didn’t want to kick up a fuss after the umbrella incident so we left unimpressed.....

Food here is of a high standard for a pub. We both enjoyed our meals, my haddock was one of the best I’ve had in a pub. Really enjoyed the apple and cinnamon crumble with custard too. We sat in one of the bar areas, relaxed atmosphere but attentive table service too. Dogs seemed very welcome in the bar.

Visited here as a group of 10 friends and had a wonderful time. We met for coffee, then followed the walk on the leaflet supplied by the Langton Arms before returning for lunch. We opted for the short walk, but there is a longer one you can do.The food was delicious, both the mains and desserts, and we were all served at the same time, which doesn't always happen with a group. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly, and even paying the bill was made easy. We were all able to pay for what we had had, which saves the hassle of dividing up a bill at the end.Thank you to all at the Langton Arms for a great time.

This is our 5th or 6th visit for lunch and we have never been disappointed. We would come more often if we lived closer. Last week we had yet another delicious meal. The service, as always, was friendly, efficient and professional. We were each given a complimentary small cup of soup with bread, both of which were delicious.The garlic prawn starter was extremely tasty and the twice baked soufflé superb.Sadly, we had no room for desserts! The coffee was very nice, not bitter but smooth. We like to sit in the cosy bar area.We have already booked for another visit soon. A lovely place for a meal. Well done to all the team.

We was in Dorset for two days and a friend recommended this pub for food. We'll we walked in and waited and waited and waited at the bar for about 10 minutes before we was greeted. I'm sure the 3 people already at the bar are locals and even they couldn't get a drink. In the end we thought if we can't get a drink why wait for food. We will not be returning. There really should be someone at the bar all the time as that is the first point of contact. Must learn

This was restaurant class food in a pub, you won’t find a McCain’s chip here. Very warm welcome, very good service and with a smile. The food was well presented and delicious, bit on the pricey side but well worth it, at leased it'll keeps the riff raff away. ;) great for a special occasion.

We did a country walk from a guide book and this lovely pub was recommended as the place to go. we arrived about 4.30pm on a sunday afternoon. we received a really nice friendly welcome and the lady was helpful and great service.Three of us enjoyed the roast beef and one the pork, all the mains were delicious with a great selection of fresh vegetables. we all had desserts which i think are all home made.The meat is all from a local farm and you can buy it from the pub too.What was nice before the food came they gave us a small demi tass of soup complimentary which again was delicious. Great beers too ! thank you for a lovely late lunch we will definitely return to do the other walk in the area.

This is a lovely place for a meal, food was delicious,staff very friendly and helpful and attentive .Alex the manager was very friendly and would take time to check your meal was ok.l would recommend this place for a enjoyable evening.

Stopped by on Sunday during a cycle ride - enjoyed a glass of Pimms in the garden and a bowl of cheesy chips! Quick service and friendly staff, welcoming and very clean. Children were enjoying the fabulous childrens play area in the garden. Will certainly be back for an evening meal.

We ordered a few large dishes for a hen party to save us cooking on the Saturday night. The food was delicious - so fresh. We couldn't have asked for more and Barbara was a very calming and helpful person to communicate with prior to collecting the food. All 14 of us would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks so much for making our weekend easier! Ria.

We were staying nearby so ventured to this pub for a few drinks on Friday evening. The service was fantastic and we had a brilliant time.

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Milton Abbas, Dorset, there was a warm welcome from the staff. The menu was quite small but adequate for a light lunch, we both had a baguette each which came with a side salad and a bowl of crisps, but we had a portion of chips as well. A bottle of tap water was automatically put on the table. We decided not to have desserts, there was a good choice but we just settled for a hot chocolate and a coffee.

We have wanted to stay here for several years at the time of the Dorset Steam Fair but have not been lucky before. It is in a perfect Dorset setting, the staff are lovely and food is delicious. If you are lucky you may see a steam engine parked up in the evening on an outing from the steam fair creating a unique photo opportunity.

The Langton is a hotel and restaurant. The waiters were all versed in the food and described the food as it was presented. We were given a small soup and homemade bread complimentary. The service was good throughout the food was served hot tasty and arrived promptly. Could not find fault. Highly recommend

This was to be our first visit and after reading the reviews decided to book for Sunday lunch.

This was a business lunch, which we took in the dining room rather than where there are tables by the bar. The menu was very varied, and there was also a “specials” board. Almost too much choice. We did not order starters, but before the main course we were given a small chef’s taster soup, with bread; delicious.The hake was served to perfection, and the pork tenderloin (special) was an undoubtedly an excellent offering. No desserts required, but the coffee was good. The staff were very attentive without being overbearing.

Fantastic service, they were able to fit us in for Sunday lunch and reserved us our own bar area for 15 adults and 4 dogs. Great food and we were well looked after throughout.

Exceptional fine dining in a maze of dining rooms. Despite it being Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime we managed to be squeezed in, thankfully. Had prompt and great service. Local roast dinner produce was delicious, including their own spicy carrot mash. The real treat was the homemade vanilla ice cream that did have the wow factor (and more-please factor). Oh, and it's really picturesce, thatched cottage village setting, wasn't half bad either. Beware, sat navs may not get you there - I suspect a conspiracy to keep it secret.

We arrived just as they were about to close the kitchen yet they still accommodated us. The food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere matched too; the pub is set within beautiful surroundings and really feels like you are away from it all.

Our walking group used this pub as both the the starting point and lunch destination for a country ramble. Although most of us have homes within about 15 miles of it, it was a new experience for many of us. The pub is tucked away in a small village off a Dorset lane, with the least indirect approach across a picturesque ford. It is a substantial and well-maintained pub, standing across from the village church. Inside, a relatively small main bar might give the impression of limited space, but a succession of individual dining areas demonstrates that it is operating as a destination for many functions.We chose our lunches before walking, arriving back for a drink and our meals several hours later. With 18 of us, it was not surprising that after we had moved to our reserved tables, our food took some time to come, although most of us had probably hoped that the pre-ordering would have led to brisker service. We were all possibly a little surprised to find that delivery of the one course meals we had all ordered was preceded by a complimentary amuse bouche in the form of small cups of a delicious vegetable soup prepared with the pub garden's produce. When the meals eventually arrived, they were uniformly good, accompanied for most of us by a draft beer at prices which felt more appropriate for a city inn than a country pub.

Visited the Langton Arms last weekend for Sunday lunch. Very nice meal. Asked if the Roast beef was rare and YES it was, so many places you go and it is not. Before we had our main meal they gave us a a little tastier of home made soup and bread which was so nice and also the soup was great. Such a nice touch. The staff were very good and friendly. Would recommend to eat at this super Pub and will be visiting again soon.

From the minute we decided to have our wedding at the langton arms, Barabara and her team could not have been more helpful, giving us excellent advice and choice in what were wanted to do. The venue was decorated beautifully and the food was outstanding, all our guests were extremely satisfied with both quality and quantity, drinks were plentiful and there was an excellent selection throughout the day. The room that we stayed in was of a very high standard and the breakfast was first rate. The whole place made our wedding a wonderful experience and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

The family that own the Langton Arms also own a farm, a farm shop and butchery and grow vegetables on their own land so the ingredients for every meal are of a high quality. (They also have a function room, staff accommodation, are licensed for weddings, have a self-catering cottage in the village sleeping 10 and a holiday let in Turkey ideal for honeymoons, so a bit like the Dorset Mafia they have everything sewn up - But in a nice way)

Stayed here on 20/4/19..food delicious...Lovely room...made us very welcome...oh and the landlady launders your clothes when your husband slips over in the Ford!

Attended a special birthday celebration her for Sunday lunch. The service was faultless - professional caring and not intrusive. The food was without fault - Sunday roast children's meals and fresh vegetables. We were not rushed and were attended to in the best of fashions. A must if you are in the area and looking for super food at very reasonable rates. Excellent - many thanks

Came across the Langton Arms by chance looking for a late Sunday lunch - discovered they served food til 5pm and that’s rare enough. What a great find.

Outstanding country pub, lovely spot for a summer's pint in the garden in a nice quiet village. Also plenty of room inside on colder days after a nice country walk. Good range of drinks and various options for food, not especially cheap but quality all the way.

I have been a couple of times for lunch and both have been excellent. Great food which is better than a lot of restaurants and friendly service. Will return again.

It was some time since our last visit so we booked in for Sunday lunch. The service remains excellent, attentive and knowledgeable - top marks. On this occasion we ate in the restaurant rather than the carpenters bar and would recommend either. My wife chose roast beef but when she requested it to be "well done" the proprietor suggested opting for the braised steak (with all of the usual trimmings) - a really good suggestion. I had the pheasant - delicious. The selection of vegetables was varied and perfectly prepared. A nice Portuguese wine is available by the 50cl carafe, adequate when the driver has to stick with a soft drink!

A good competent Roast Lunch. Very busy and car park is limited. the beef and turkey roasts were of a high standard. We would seek to return when less busy. Staff were managing but seemed to be working at 110% the reason for a four star review along with the marginal overcrowding of the tables and some restriction of space.

Really good atmosphere and our first meal out with our dog! We were given a table in the corner of the bar area which was perfect. Other people had dogs too and they were greeted with biscuits and a bowl of water. The food was lovely. An amuse bouche of really tasty veg soup with bread( I could have eaten more), followed by baked camembert for 2 with gorgeous accompaniments, including the tastiest crispy garlic ciabatta slices. We both had very tasty beef, one pot roasted and one bourginonne. Great portions with lovely veg on the side. We shared a berry cheesecake with luscious ice cream. A great evening with drinks £70.

We looked on Google for a doggie friendly country pub near Blandford Forum and the Langton Arms came up as a suggestion and we are so glad that it did.

A great place for a relaxing drink or a good meal. Great food. Good choices. Good atmosphere and beautifully furnished.

My partner and i were attending my christmas works party and decided to stay the night as we had heard good reviews. We were not disappointed . The carvery was excellent the best christmas meal I've ever had and excellent service. Our room was perfect also, cannot fault it, and amazing breakfast the next morning , the staff could not have been more attentive. Keep up the good work will definitely be back again

Very warm, attentive and friendly staff and the restaurant seasonally decorated. A friend and I decided to have a pre Christmas lunch here as we appreciate the true Dorset Country pub feel of the place. Our food was excellent, both in quality of products, taste and presentation. Will definitely be returning, and soon.

Visited for lunch with friends on Sunday 23rd September having heard decent things. Sadly, it did not live up to expectations.

Stopped here for lunch today, what a beautiful village and a great pub, we only had a snack but is was lovelyso well presented, lots of delicious salad etc.

This lovely pub is in one of Dorset’s prettiest villages. The food is spectacular. The steak pie is amazing and the Dorset cake is served with breathtaking home made ice cream. So pace yourself! Bags of parking. Really friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Good food with excellent beef from the family farm. Very friendly efficient service even our dogs were welcomed with some biscuits.

We met for a family meal and were welcomed and made to feel at home. Despite there being two other large parties on the premises, we were given attentive service and we looked forward to a memorable meal. Between the four of us, we chose Sea Bass, two small ploughman's lunches and one normal ploughman's lunch. The Sea Bass was attractively presented and a tasty meal. The small ploughman's came and were the size that I would consider was a normal meal. The normal size ploughman's was so large that I sighed in response to the meal being put in front of me.

We had a very busy weekend with friends from the North visiting for the Weymouth Ironman contest . The weather was beyond grim but when they left a very damp and wet Dorset we decided to visit an old haunt , The Langton Arms . We have been disappointed with this pub in the past but I can honestly say that we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of some very excellent food. It doesn't have a massive menu but the mushroom starter was excellent as was the duck breast and pate . The salmon and steak pie mains were first class and I certainly could not have managed a desert . This was all washed down with an excellent gin and a very good local beer. This is not the cheapest pub around but the food was very good . Thank you . See you again soon .

Came for Sunday lunch with friends. Very dated table lay outs (doilies on plates, old fashioned flower arrangements etc).

Visited Kingston Lacy and then visited this pub for lunch with eldest son and granddaughter, aged just 2. Granddaughter fell asleep in the car on the way so we made her comfortable in a window seat. Very interesting menu with many meats locally sourced from their own farm, butchery & shop. The chicken stroganoff and beef burger were excellent. Thea eventually enjoyed her chips and ice cream. Thanks to Lucy who looked after us all very well on table 4. Thea also liked the playground in the garden! Will return

Stopped of for lunch on the way to our holiday you have to know where it is as it’s off the beaten track but it’s well worth a stop have been there many times and wasn’t disappointed this time

We visited here just wanting a quick sandwich, but it was Sunday and the whole pub was booked out for Sunday lunch. The barman said there might be one table in the restaurant and sure enough we were shown to a very pleasant corner of the conservatory.

We Recently Stayed in Wimborne Minster and were recommended to visit this pub for a meal after visiting the Great Dorset Steam Fare. The pub is set in a lovely little village. We were greeted by very polite and friendly staff. They offered a nice varied Menu. The food was lovely. There was a choice of Four Real ales one of Which was brewed locally in Cranborne (The Sixpenny Brewery). I would recommend this pub to anyone who enjoys good food and a lovely pint. The Location is rely lovely!

We visited here a couple of weeks ago for lunch on a Saturday. The pub itself is really nice, the staff are all very good and the food is delicious. What really tops it all off is the amuse bouche served before your meals arrive. On this particular day it was vegetable soup with celery salt and a slice of really lovely bread. As I’ve said above, you cannot fault it.

My husband and I went there for lunch this week - our second visit. Both times the food, service and ambience were all excellent. We had the added unexpected bonus of being served an 'amuse bouche' of home-made vegetable soup which was delicious, as were all the other items we had - the homebred gravadlax, the beautifully cooked and presented chicken livers, and finally the very tasty burger from the on-site butchers with home-made coleslaw and rustic chips, and a really light brioche bun. A wonderful experience.

Visited this pub for lunch on August the 5th. My son ordered a meat pie, chicken I think, and I ordered a twice-baked cheese souffle. My son said the meat pie was edible but he wouldn't queue up for it. My twice-baked souffle was inedible. It was as flat as a pancake, with a tough skin and the bottom was badly burned. I had eaten at the Langton Arms before and though the souffle wasn't top class at least it looked like a souffle and it was edible. The bar staff seemed indifferent to my complaint. I emailed the Arms afterwards and complained about the poor quality of the food but received no reply. The bill came to £38. Never again.

On another baking-hot day in August we had lunch in the pleasantly cool restaurant (thanks no doubt to the very old thick walls of the original building). The welcome and service was attentive, professional and friendly with the food arriving at a relaxed,and enjoyable pace, so we felt unhurried and enjoyed our meals. It is a very well maintained beautiful old building in a lovely setting next to the village church. Well worth any detour you might have to make to get here!

One of the best B & B experiences to be found anywhere. Surroundings delightful, thatched cottage village, good rooms, breakfast cooked to order with local ingredients. Really enjoyed 2 night stay.

We turned up unexpectedly on a busy Saturday evening. But when we realised there was a wedding party, we didn't think there'd be room for us. Fortunately a table was found, the welcome was fab and the home-grown food excellent. We were on our way home from abandoning our campsite due to wet weather, and this was just the kind of pampering and delicious meal we needed to cheer us up. And there was a field to park the trailer tent for a couple of hours - just perfect! Thank you - I didn't catch the name of the member of staff who found us a table. Thanks again. Really lovely service and tasty food with plenty of choice.

Sorry it's taken so long to write this everyone at the Langton.

Food very good as always, but menu needs to include more lighter dishes, ie. Salads and more basic selection of baguettes etc. Had quiche many years ago and that was delicious. However, my husband was appalled at the way the bar man spoke to a younger member of staff in front of the customers, he had dark hair and stocky build and our guests were amazed at his cocky manner. The soup was delicious as always.

This was a lunch for different parts of the family to meet up after an absence of 8 years. The service was excellent and the food suited everybody . The helpings were generous.The setting is superb in a part of north Dorset, completely unspoilt and quiett

Visited this pub for the first time, found it by accident. It was our sons birthday so we were really happy to have found this pub, absolutely stunning pub, delicious food with excellent customer service. Will definitely be going back again and again.

Sunday lunch was a treat to end a busy week of moving home. The setting is delightful,; over the ford and adjacent to the church. We opted for traditional roasts although every item on the menu looked appetising. Portions were generous, nicely cooked and served by delightful staff. I would recommend booking in advance as it is clearly a popular location.