The Monmouth Pantry in West Dorset

I came to meet some friends for some drinks and thought it wise to leave my car in the car park rather than drive home after a few drinks. I came back to my car with a note threatening me to be clamped if I leave my car there again. Well no chance of that as I will not be spending my money in this s hole. What a way to promote drink driving and repeat business. Out of business by Christmas on that basis

What a lovely place. We were visiting our Auntie who lives in Puncknowle. She booked a table for us no wonder she loves it here. We were made welcome by Sue, who is the chef. The food she delivered was great. Lovely atmosphere really friendly. Highly recommend the Mediterranean Vegetable Tart. Yummy. Definitely will visit again. Well done Paul and Sue you have a great place thank you.

We stayed nearby and walked up the lane to the pub hoping for an evening meal, but it was all closed up and the garden was overgrown. Possibly it’s fallen victim to the lockdown? (The last review was February 2020.) It didn’t seem as if anyone was at home. A great shame for such an ancient establishment if it has gone to the wall. 😢

Sunday lunch and the food was excellent, shame that more locals weren’t there!

The room was dirty with mould and dust in the corners of the windows and on the blind in the bathroom. Water marks on the bath made it look like it hadn't been cleaned at all. The outer windows don't close at all and the inner secondary glazing is old, dirty and not sound proof - every noise from the road outside is heard clearly.