The Mitre Inn in West Dorset

Iv stopped here a few times now and it's a lovely little quiet pub. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The owner Steve is a great host. The room are very clean and comfortable. The pub offers fantastic food, all homemade and the breakfast is one of the best iv had in any hotel. If your looking for a nice quiet place to stop for a few night in Dorset you must stay here.

Beautiful location. Lovely. Staff. Great food. Wonder fireworks thank you.

Amazing atmosphere. Really friendly staff. Lovely area and great garden. Fireworks were amazing too.

Fabulous food, busy and lively pub. Wish all pubs were this good

Good old traditional English pub. Good hearty food. Cosy & welcoming. Just what I want when I visit the country side. One of those pubs you can just rock up to without having to be suited & booted. Wellies welcome. Glad the new owners didn't turn it into an expensive posh nosh Queens Arms.

Just not for us - went by others reviews but things have obviously changed. Pub is in a small village down very narrow lanes. Parking is available with a new overflow area but up a steep slope. The garden is being developed, which looked good. Room was ok, good bed but overall tired. Bed was however covered in horrible fleece blankets. The bathroom smelt awful and had visible damp. Shower was also dirty. There are very steep stairs to room and there is a strong smell of damp dog. Decided to have a meal in the pub again based on others reviews but we couldn’t eat it due to too much salt, both meals were inedible. We were told there was a new chef. The Landlord is super friendly and he said he took over recently from the owners. It’s a shame our visit didn’t live up to the expectations but we are just being honest.

What a charming pub! I was there last night with a group of friends for our regular get together. Crop Circle beer delicious, food superb and the staff were absolutely lovely. What a tremendous bunch and all in an idyllic spot/village. Highly recommend to one and all!

A perfect country pub down deep green lanes of Dorset in a beautiful village close to Sherborne. Excellent beer and food

Lovely pub. Comfortable room with nice bathroom and powerful shower. Wonderful breakfast, freshly cooked to order. We didn't eat other meals here but will if we stay again. Will definitely book again if we visit this area in the future

A small country pub in a little village, with 2 comfortable accommodation rooms in the pub and a shepherd's hut in the grounds above the pub. A bonys is the kingsize beds. The landlord and team were very welcoming, and there was a good selection of food and drink. Work is in progress to make improvements to the ground above the pub to enjoy the views. It is very dog friendly.

Came down for the weekend, lovely little pub with a few bedrooms. Very friendly staff. The rooms are clean and very spacious, with a fantastic powerful shower and a big king size bed. The breakfast is very good and cooked to order. They serve meals in the day time but I didn't try them but will next time. A very good menu at a good price ( I'm a chef so was very impressed ). Iv already booked in for next month.

A delightful, traditional stone-floored pub. We were welcomed by the staff (and others in the bar). The beer was excellent and our meals were really tasty - large portions and reasonable prices. It was a most enjoyable evening. Certainly well-worth a trip.

Really nice village pub with comfortable bedrooms, excellent food and really nice staff. Wanted a simple overnight stop and this pub excelled. Clean, well presented and full of character. But remember this a village pub not the Ritz. The setting is beautiful - very rural - and atmosphere welcoming and staff could not do enough for us. The charming lady who booked us in (a rock climber) was engaging, interested and could not have done more to welcome us. The dinner we had was really nice and breakfast beyond expectations. The room was a good size, the bathroom large and everything well presented. The landlord was charming and really wanted to ensure we were happy. A great guy. If you want a simple English pub (but not over the top) this is the place to go. Excellent v for money. Really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.

Excellent Sunday lunch that included a huge portion of beautifully cooked beef for a very reasonable price. Excellent friendly staff and good selection of drinks including alcohol-free for "the designated driver".

Came to The Mitre Inn for a Sunday Roast and it was fantastic! The food was delicious and plentiful and we didn't have room for dessert but they looked stunning! The staff are super friendly and kept checking everything was OK with our meal. A gorgeous building in a lovely setting - could not fault it in anyway and we will definitely be returning!

Not the ritz but clean and comfortable with marvellous friendly staff and superb home cooked food - excellent value for money

Couldn’t find the menu online and even in the restaurant it’s only on the wall. It’s also worth noting they don’t have a kids menu, just smaller portions of the food available. There is a nice selection of games to play and the staff are very friendly. The wagu burger is 10/10!

Proper pub in a beautiful village. Good choice of ales, excellent pub grub, and a really friendly welcome from staff and locals. The gardens are being substantially improved, as has been the parking. Watch out for the regular music nights. This lovely traditional pub has recently been taken over but retains its village charm.

Fantastic tradition country pub...

We recently stayed here overnight and it was brilliant. Steve and his partner were so lovely and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The food it typical pub fare freshly cooked and plentiful. The breakfast was especially good. The room was basic but the bed was super comfy i would highly recommend this hidden gem !

Lovely pub, fantastic staff, excellent beer. Dogs welcome. Opening hours caught me out, but have since been back a couple of times, in fact time for a pint!!!!

"Absolutely Fabulous " Family + 3 dogs, lunch for my wife's 70th birthday. We were all made very welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. All staff were very attentive and the food was superb. Cannot recommend it highly enough. "Dog friendly " is an understatment". Thank you.

We were lucky to get a booking at the Mitre Inn having read the recommendations listed in our holiday info at the accommodation we were staying in. Boy we were so glad we went. It’s a typical rustic country pub with log burners providing warmth and ambiance. Staff were all very attentive and friendly giving us a lovely welcome. We all went for the roast beef and weren’t disappointed. The beef was beautiful, tender and plentiful along with the best stuffing balls, roast potato’s and Yorkshires-a good choice. Four different vegetables cooked to perfection accompanied our meal along with homemade gravy, it was simply delicious. Having said we couldn’t manage pudding, we saw most of them were homemade made, so changed our minds! Again, these were good sized portions served with your choice of custard, cream etc. I went for the Xmas spiced crumble which was to die for and I’m told the Dorset apple cake and sticky toffee pudding was so light and delicious, it was heaven. We left feeling warm and full, so pleased we had found this little treasure. Highly recommend anyone to visit this pub, you won’t be disappointed.

Cosy, charming pub with a good atmosphere and a well-considered selection of real ales. A pub to revisit.

Great village pub - amazing pub food

Steve is a great landlord and is providing a proper pub with great food and drink and atmosphere - at good prices too The rooms are spacious, warm, and well appointed I had a great stay and want to thank Steve and his team for making me feel comfortable and welcome

We stayed two nights here. The room was comfortable. The chef cooks really good traditional pub food. There is a small bar frequented by locals every day so a great opportunity to chat. The owner is new to the pub and indeed hospitality but really goes the extra mile to make the inn a welcoming place. Nearby villagers often prefer this pub to their own which says it all. A really good traditional pub experience.

Great traditional pub. Good value and excellent quality.

Fantastic food last night and great value. Good beer selection as well.

Great Pub Food with extensive menu, comfortable accommodation with en suite-would recommend for a great stay in beautiful countryside The Landlord and his team make you feel so welcome

This pub is an absolute gem nestling in the sleepy village of Sandford Orcis. Steve the Landlord is most welcoming and the food is delicious. Both mains and desserts are homemade by the in house chef, and the menu changes slightly daily.

Stayed here overnight on way to a riding holiday on Dartmoor. Staff and locald very friendly and welcoming and food was excellent, especially dinner, was excellent. Room was spacious and comfortable . Would definitely recommend a visit

Really lovely pub. The atmosphere was great and reflects the village perfectly. It was so nice to sit for a meal and a couple of beers without feeling like you are being robbed! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff really friendly and helpful.

I recently visited with my wife and 3 kids, we all had the fish and chips and it was some of the best we've ever had. Far surpassing any fish and chip shop, clean plates all round. 10/10 Super friendly and polite staff and a lovely environment

Maybe we were unlucky with our choice but a lot of our food was clearly out of the freezer or a tin. Whitebait, scampi, thin chips, peas. The puddings appear to have been bought in. The strawberry Bakewell tart was a plain Bakewell tart with some strawberry jam on it. Something of a 70s pub meal throwback with gammon egg and chips and the proverbial tinned pineapple ring. Maybe the home made soup really was home made but we didn't have it. I guess the Wagyu beef burgers weren't home made. It was expensive for what it was. They have a good selection of real ales so good for a drink but perhaps not for food.

We decided to stay in the Mitre Inn for its location We visited the Haynes car museum and the Army Navy museum, then onto The Mitre Inn, located in the village of Stanford Orcas, what’s pretty place, the pun with two room as Bed and Breakfast was clean,bright and welcoming We had dinner in the pub both nights, the food was really good and a nice selection, recommend the steak cooked to perfection and the grilled fish was to die for, and the desserts home made, small friendly bar to sit and have a drink, the outside bar garden was up some steps but very nice… Would we stay again, YES…

We stayed 2 nights B&B here. We received a warm welcome and the room and bathroom were very spacious and well-appointed. Everything was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Our dinners were delicious and there was plenty of choice for breakfast. It was a bit difficult to find down country lanes but well worth the effort. A great find!!

We had a brilliant stay at Cheryl and Allen's pub.. we were so well looked after and they made us feel welcomed.. our meals were all home cooked and beautifully presented so fresh and local produce! We would highly recommend a stay and especially the dinners!!

This pub might well be "off the beaten track" but is well worth a visit. Lovely staff and a warm welcome. Good quality food and real ales.

We were staying in Sherborne and looking for a casual, relaxing evening meal. The glowing reviews led us to opt for The Mitre. Not sure if it has changed hands or we hit a bad night but it was a massive disappointment. Things started well; as other reviews have said, the space is relaxed and cosy and we got a warm welcome at the bar. The menu was simple and straightforward. However, we waited more than an hour for our food, and when it arrived it was disappointing - particularly the beef ragu, which was really bland, with garlic bread that was hard and cold. By that point we just wanted to eat and leave so didn’t complain. We were glad we didn’t - as we were leaving a family with young children who had also waited well over an hour politely asked how much longer it was likely to be and the response was ‘it’ll come when it comes, there’s nothing I can do to make it happen.

I was looking for a restaurant in the Sherborne area that we could go to whilst in the area. I spotted this little gem on Tripadvisor and contacted them to see if they could cater for 15 of us for Sunday lunch. Cheryl emailed me the details over and was fantastic in accommodating us for the time of our choice. The food was excellent, it all came out piping hot and tasted amazing. The staff lead by Cheryl were brilliant and could not do enough to ensure our visit was just right. If you are looking for a Sunday lunch and you are in the area then I would definitely give it a try.

A fantastic family run pub with rooms. The welcome was warm and friendly, the beer and atmosphere was delightful. Nice rooms with comfortable beds all finished off with a very tasty breakfast.

This is a true traditional local country pub. It’s feels like your walking into the local community and someone’s living home - very cosy. It has a lovely wood burner and is full of character. The is a good choice if real ales on tap. There was a nice choice of meals with 3 vegetarian options. The food is very reasonably priced and good portion sizes - all homemade . The steak was full of flavour. There was fish also on the menu that was very tasty. The service was great and all staff friendly. Lovely country pub

Recently moved into the area and we are trying out some of the local options for a meal. Landlords Cheryl and Alan were away but their deputy landlady seemed very competent. Lots of narrow single track roads for us to get there, nestled deep in the Dorset countryside, but well worth it. It is not modern or trendy, but more like being in someone’s house. The landlords personal mementos all around, with a particularly good caricature of the owners! The food was all freshly cooked, and the menu provided a well balanced selection to suit most tastes. Even amongst the desert choices, a significant number were home made. The prices were very reasonable and we would happily return.

I absolutely love this place, brilliant food and pub garden. It has a lovely atmosphere and really relaxed, family owned and I have never had a bad meal here. It is a little gem, would highly recommend!

Spent 2 nights in Sheppards Hut, quite peaceful relaxing couple of days , mine hosts were wonderful and attentive as nothing was touch trouble. Breakfast to die for all sourced locally. Will definitely go back, try there Sunday Roast!!!

We were on the hunt for a good local pub and decided to try The Mitre Inn after reading lots of positive reviews, which all proved to be right! We booked for 8pm and were glad we did because it was pretty busy when we...

Wish we could have spent longer than the one night we were here. Cheryl & Allen are generous hosts, our room was clean, homely, quiet and very comfortable, and we loved the location - very much off the beaten track, but definitely worth seeking out....

Had an excellent Sunday lunch in this very pleasant unspoiled country pub in lovely Dorset village. The friendly hosts made us feel very welcome , the food was as good a traditional Sunday lunch as we have had ,the portions were generous , the sweet...

We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed our visit. The host could not have been more welcoming, bedroom clean and spacious with a really good ensuite. A choice of breakfast and evening meals.

We stayed at the Mitre Inn on the way to Dartmouth. The pub is in a very quiet location and we received a very friendly greeting and was shown to our room was very comfortable. Cheryl made us feel at home and we were served...

I stayed 10 mins walk from The Mitre, I was staying locally on my own so went to the pub as a single women. What a joy. The seabass was wonderful, the people in there were very friendly. I couldnt have wanted a better local...

Fantastic stay with the most wonderful hosts. Cheryl and Alan went above and beyond to make our weekend break away so special. The dinner on the first night was delicious and freshly cooked. The bedroom and bathroom were both clean and the bed was very...

Don't expect a super-sophisticated 'gastro pub', they are all very well in their way, but this is a proper pub. Nestled deep in the countryside with a charm all its own. My brother and fellow-luncher remarked: "It's like being in someone's house, except that the...

A walking group of 9 visited the Mitre today, having phoned in advance to check that the pub could accommodate a group of our size for a late lunch, we were assured that we would be most welcome and that there would be a log...

Just stayed one night but it was a pleasure. The bedroom at the Mitre Inn was spotlessly clean, everything worked, the water in the walk-in shower was lovely and hot and the bed had me asleep in minutes. No mobile phone signal but the owners...

Just arrived back from my second visit to the Mitre and as with my previous stay my family where welcomed by Cheryl and Alan , the pub is in a lovely village that’s full of charm , the room was very comfortable and breakfast and...

The eating area is just off the main bar, feels comfortable and friendly. Menu was not extensive, but there was a decent choice for all tastes and all freshly cooked. Service is great and very relaxed. We only had a main course, but it was...

Where do I start ?. What a gem of a place. Myself and my husband booked for 3 nights and after leaving wished we had booked for longer. Our room was at the back of the pub, it was a good size, clean and very...

A pleasant enough meal, and friendly staff, but disappointing veg, the menu said with vegetables but we just received frozen beans, I don’t think that’s acceptable really

Arrived to a warm welcome from owners Allen & Cheryl. Stayed in the Shepherds Hut, all self contained with shower, small sink, loo. Tea and Coffee facilities, cosy with stunning views set in a traditional village. Traditional pub grub and the breakfast, wow ! Full...

We stayed in the Shepherds Hut at the Mitre for two nights with our dog. Alan and Cheryl run a great pub. Varied choice of good quality food and great local beers. Our breakfast was hearty and the team went out of their way to...

Please don't go to this pub because I don't want too many people knowing about it and spoiling it for me. Selfish I know but gems like this are hard to find. Friendly landlords, good pub grub and a great ambience. Even the 'alpine' garden...

We were viewing a house that we have just purchased, and needed somewhere to stay, found the Mitre inn. Sheryl was really helpful and friendly, looked after us fantastically. Lovely Pub with great food. Room was also very comfortable with a massive double bed and...

We had only booked 1 night here on our way to Cornwall to break the journey. We were not convinced anything existed at the end of the long, narrow, unmade road which the sat nav took us on. However, eventually arrived at a small village...

We had an overnight stay in Sandford Orcas and had dinner at the Mitre Inn. It's a real country pub in a lovely setting. Great landlords, great food, beautiful setting and two gorgeous pub dogs. Very friendly local people eating on table next to us...

Lovely country pub in a chocolate box village, great pub food , Cheryl and Alan are great hosts very accommodating and went the extra mile looking after us , 👌😀

We’ve been coming to stay with Cheryl & Alan for a few years now and we always get such a wonderful welcome. The rooms are lovely and comfy & kept impeccably clean. The garden is also a treasure in the current beautiful weather! Cheryl always...

I stayed one night, on a Monday. I was welcomed into the little bar full of locals and greeted like a friend. The landlady cooked me a meal and I only found out the next morning that they don't really do food on a Monday...

Stayed two nights in spacious well-appointed room with fresh, individually cooked breakfasts. Dinners and beers also good. Would go again.

We, as a small ancient group wander around the countryside looking to enjoy food and company preferably in small communities unsullied by chromium,and the other paraphernalia associated with modern drinking holes. We thought The Mitre might well meet this definition. Nice and cosy, fire burning...

In three words.. Exellent, Exellent, Exellent! W stayed when visiting nearby Wincanton racecourse, and were made instantly welcome by the hosts, we had lovely food in the restaurant/ bar, Our room was very comfortable, WiFi all around, well furnished etc, A story book English country...

This inn is in an amazing village... it seems like a fairytale. Delicious foods with a wide choice in a very typical place. Absolutely recommended!

This pub not only does food but also provides good quality accommodation at a reasonable price - now privately owned it has a decent selection of local ales. If you are visiting the area a friendly place to drop into - dogs welcome!

Here four years ago and luckily nothing has changed! Bit of a maze to find but it is worth coming. Friendly service, great British good in a lovely setting.

We stayed here one night before driving to Southampton to start a cruise. The Inn is a little "off the beaten track" but don't let that deter you. In fact it is part of the charm. It is set in a little village with some narrow lanes but drive slowly and it's not a problem. We thought is was great being able to stay in what we consider to be a true village pub. The hosts were extremely pleasant and helpful with advice about the area etc. The rooms are modernised and are extremely comfortable. We had dinner and breakfast and both meals were great. All in all a very pleasant stay.

The Beer was chilled and well kept. The Lamb Roast was one of the best I have ever eaten. The pub was traditional and not fussy. The Bakewell Tart was also amazing. Couldn't have asked for any more.

We were walking the Monarchs Way and chose to stay here overnight. We arrived exceptionally tired and wet after some appalling weather. Cheryl immediately offered to dry our boots and waterproofs. She even offered to do our washing! The heating was put on and fresh milk provided for drinks. The room was very clean and comfortable with a very smart modern bathroom. Plenty of toiletries were provided. The pub was very busy serving food, quite amazing for a Sunday night in the country. The food is all home cooked, delicious and generous portions. The breakfast choice next morning was excellent and the scrambled eggs were delicious. I would thoroughly recommend the food and accommodation to anyone. Thanks Cheryl and Allen for your hospitality.

Great home cooked food, a good range and something for all tastes. We had dinner and breakfast and enjoyed all of our meals.

Good honest fare & drink , very affordable . Convivial publican , team & locals in a delightful village . Happy to return

Quiet pub in rural area - very much a country pub - believe in your sat nav even though roads very narrow!

A 2 night stay for 2 old friends going to the installation of Rev David Bond in Trent. What a welcome! Talk about the landlord and landlady going the extra mile! They don't do food on a Monday. Well they did for us 2 and for 2 other friends. Full choice of the menu as well! Our twin bedded room was spotlessly clean everything you could possibly need was provided. We were even given fresh milk and softened water for the kettle. We were also provided with bottled drinking water. The meal on the Monday night was lovely, cooked by the landlady. Breakfast has lots of choice. Fresh fruit, Yoghurt, Cereals, Orange Juice. Proper coffee and Earl Grey Tea available. The full works cooked breakfast set us up for the day. Lots of toast and good quality Marmalade and Jam. The pub downstairs is "Proper Traditional" Slate floors, Lit Log Burner, 3 Real Ales (well kept). Nearly always Doom Bar, the 2 others vary, chosen with TLC by the landlord. A lovely welcome in the bar by the locals and their dogs. The pub has 2 dogs very friendly and they got on well with all the visiting woofs. I cannot fault this place. Well worth a visit. The 2 letting rooms 1twin, 1king size double are no dogs. However, the Shepherds Hut in the garden, bedroom, bathroom and with its own log burner will soon be up and running. This is going to be Dog Friendly. I will be back soon with husband and dogs! This place is AWESOME!!!

We chose The Mitre for a special celebration and the whole experience was perfect. Cheryl and Alan are fantastic hosts and the pub is full of charm and character. The evening meal was outstanding - lovely fresh vegetables and tender, flavoursome meat followed by sensational puddings! We made the most of The Mitre Inn by staying overnight - the room was clean, comfortable and to an exceptional standard. Breakfast was cooked to perfection - ample and delicious!

We had a lovely lunch here, very friendly, simple but very good food freshly cooked, unpretentious and a great location We will certainly go again and have no hesitation in recommending

This is the sort of pub for which England is famous yet is dying out in favour of gastro-pubs and gin holes. Long may it survive. Along with the church and village hall, this makes up the centre of this little community tucked into the lanes of the Dorset/Somerset border. If you can imagine a guy coming in from a shoot with a rabbit hanging from his belt and a spaniel at his side, you'll get a good feel for this place. But add to that some cosy letting rooms with a nice selection of toiletries and great books, including one of the local history, straightforward and well prepared pub grub and breakfast plus a willingness to make you a buttie for the onward journey - it all goes to make up a gem. They even post one things left behind! Pity we are seldom this way or it would be a regular stopping off point.

Lovely old quaint pub, log burners & friendly atmosphere. Delicious home cooked food.

Stayed for 3 nights here, and the room was a good size, with a king size bed (The Hummingbird room), large en-suite, with walk in shower. The pub is a little tricky to get to, as the lane in places is single track with passing places. The owners, Cheryl and Allen really made us very welcome, and felt like you were staying with family. We ate there one night, and the menu had a good mix of dishes. I had coq au vin and hubby had pork loin steaks. The pub is over 150 years old, with flagstone floors, fireplace - so a proper pub! Plenty of parking right outside. Good quality ingredients used for breakfast, on my last day I had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Would not hesitate to recommend a stay or meal/drink. Thanks, Julie & Andy

The meal couldn't have been better. Roast Sunday lunch for a party of six people and four, well-behaved, dogs. Any requests to have meat cooked differently, requests for extras - all accommodated with a smile. Fantastic pub.

Two well-decorated guest rooms, a traditional bar, and great food. A delightful place to stay. Convenient for Haynes Motor Museum and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Good value too.

I’ve come to the Mitre several times now, each with family. Even though Cheryl & Al are family friends, it in no way affects my opinion on their lovely, welcoming, dog friendly pub! Their roasts are absolutely lovely and they have a vast range of beverages so there’s something for everyone! I highly recommend stopping off here after a nice country walk or paying a visit to them if you’re in the area! I’ve not found a pub that’s as welcoming as this one!

Always delicious and plentiful food at sensible prices, and ales are kept well. Friendly and intimate atmosphere, long-term landlord and landlady (a rarity these days). After our supper, the landlord even helped us fix one of our bicycles - service above and beyond! Friends returned for Sunday roast the following day and they tell me it was every bit as good. It had been a few years since my previous visit - much too long - so will try to visit again soon. Thanks again, Allen & Cheryl!

Lovely atmosphere with very friendly landlord and landlady. Superb food...good variety..and plenty of drink chouces. Locals also in the pub...aat the bar and also eating, all known by name by the chatty landlady. We were immediately included in the conversation which made us feel welcomed. As we are local we will return many times without doubt.

good value meals. freshly cooked. We visited twice in one week. The rubarb cider is a must! parking available

We stayed at the Mitre inn for 2 nights. When we arrived, we got a very warm welcome from the landlady. The room was nice and clean. In the evening we had a lovely time at the bar and had for the first time rhubarb cider, which we enjoyed very much.

Recently booked a table for lunch for my partners birthday lunch. I work in the hospitality industry and I was impressed by the food and the great customer service. My German Shepherd Toka was also made to feel welcome which was great. I would not hesitate to go again next time we are down in Dorset and the the roast beef went down well with the Birthday man to! Great selection of vegetables to share to!

After a tough day at work, The Mitre Inn was an easy stroll through the village for a relaxing meal. Thursday evening is the village’s collective wind-down night, when the bar and restaurant are usually full, and the chat invigorating. A delicious meal of chicken breast in sauce, and a pint of well-kept Doombar: perfect.

Booked for lunch with family at this hidden gem of a pub. It was excellent. Were greeted by Cheryl the landlady and were served our drinks very promptly. Ordered the lunches and despite the place being full they arrived freshly cooked and piping hot, with a goodly supply of extra vegetables. They offer 3 sizes of roast, Adult, Medium/OAP or child, all reasonably priced. They also offer delicious well presented puddings.

As a solo traveller it was good to be heartily welcomed and to be well looked after by the smiling girl behind the bar and, in particular, by the friendly landlady Cheryl.

Sandford Orcas is a lovely small village hidden down tiny roads in a deep valley near Sherborne. The pub is in an attractive old building that has not been smartened up and made a gastro pub, which is great to see. The staff were really friendly and lots of nice dogs. Delicious home cooked Sunday lunch and proper puddings such as apple crumble and bread and butter pudding. Great beer and walks to work it off afterwards!

This pub is excellent, if, like me, you enjoy a good old fashioned eating and drinking place. Many establishments have become gentrified, and serve small portions of fancy food at extortionate prices, however The Mitre has a very friendly British menu. I had a roast beef, which came with a nice selection of vegetables, and for pudding had a delicious apple crumble.