Based on 778 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 778 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Really lovely room - spacious, warm & nicely decorated - recommend. Good bathroom. Great dining & service in the evening . I’ve eaten here several times over the years & it’s always good. One comment however - breakfast billed as 8-10am. Also told this on arrival & there’s a notice at breakfast room with these times. I needed breakfast at 8am but there was no one there & room was dark. Waited for 5 mins & a staff member arrived but was not kitchen - she apologised & said she was waiting for kitchen staff to come in . No one came so I had to leave with no breakfast. So fine if you don’t have an appointment !
alison . 2025-01-18
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Stayed for one night and got a warm welcome as soon as I walked in, felt right at home straight away. The room was clean, and had everything I needed. The restaurant was quiet but still felt cozy, especially with the open fire going. The food was great & the steak was full of flavor and cooked just right. Breakfast was included, and there was loads to choose from. Everything was cooked well. All in all, a great stay for the price. Would definitely go back!
DAZZER . 2025-01-16
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Love the team and food here- don’t miss it. The menu and atmosphere are exactly what you’d hope for in a country pub and we can’t wait to come back.
Kat Hurrey . 2025-01-12
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We came for a family meal and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Amanda was lovely and really helpful calling me in the morning for orders as my preorder email hadn’t gone through. We will definitely be back!
Kimberley Thomas . 2025-01-07
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A previous frequent and regular stop for us on our way West. Now returned after a few years since moving to Dorset. We love the location and the ambience hasn't changed at all. A hearty and friendly welcome by Tim, but entirely appropriate and not overfriendly. Excellent and a credit to the pub. Served by Shannon who was equally superb and dealt with our difficult friends very well indeed. We will definitely return soon, but on our own........... Thank you for an excellent lunch and superb service.
Graham Anderson . 2025-01-04
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This was such a lovey visit on New Years Eve late afternoon. The service was exemplary by all and the food we ordered was delicious especially the lobster prawn linguine. We will certainly not leave it too long before our next visit. Five stars all round!
Ruth Davis . 2025-01-01
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Our first visit to you. We very much enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Will definitely be returning very soon.
Sarah Derriman . 2024-12-31
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Fabulous food! The Museum never disappoints.
Sarah Jenkins . 2024-12-30
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Used to have a good good reputation for food but now been taken over by Butcombe Inns
Julia Hill . 2024-12-28
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This is my second stay and have to say it’s my favourite in the area. The staff are all very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The rooms are tastefully decorated, very clean and very comfortable beds. Room have tea and coffee facilities with home made biscuits and water included. The food is excellent! A great menu and wine list. The bar area has a lovely atmosphere with friendly locals. Breakfast is also excellent. Looking to book my next two visits already! Thanks for a great stay!
Craig Taylor . 2024-12-27
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31/07/24: did not stay the night. Late stop for supper. Very well received. Amanda looked after us, made us very welcome and was very helpful. Pleasant surroundings. Young staff and on-the-ball! Excellent menu and Cellar. My wife's fish & chips were the nicest we have had anywhere. My chicken dish was very different, delicious - and very hot (4 peppers??)
John Carter . 2024-12-26
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We stayed in one of the feature rooms. Beautiful and roomy. The shower was a bit temperamental but wasn’t a problem. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The food was of a very high standard (breakfast and evening meals). And the staff were exceptional. We would highly recommend staying here in a very beautiful part of the world.
Sue Sharp . 2024-12-21
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Wonderful pub, great atmosphere. If you are lucky you might get to meet Amanda ❤️
Frederick Wace . 2024-12-18
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The service and welcome from Amanda and others was excellent and we very much enjoyed our dinner.
Malcolm Bentley . 2024-12-17
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A lovely Sunday lunch where the atmosphere was lovely and the food was brilliant. Thank you
Sarah Hickling . 2024-12-16
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Super staff, well kept Butcombe beer and great food made for a perfect evening. Great atmosphere but not too noisy. Highly recommend!
Dave Haydn . 2024-12-15
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4 of us had dinner at a the Museum last night. It was all excellent - the ambience, the catering and the staff. Alex, Julia and Georgie went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed. Thank you. Fabulous food too so many thanks to the chef as well. It is one of the best places in rural Dorset to go to enjoy yourself and relax.
Vivienne Armitage . 2024-12-05
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4 of us met for supper and it wasn’t just a good meal but a seriously good experience. We have of course eaten here before, in fact many times but tonight was especially good, the atmosphere convivial, the odd (but not peculiar) dog and the friendliest staff. Alex, Julia and Georgie looked after us as though we were their only clients. What a treat, thank you Museum! Alec
Alec Armitage . 2024-12-04
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Had a fantastic family Sunday lunch at The Museum Farnham - fantastic food, great wine, superb staff - how every Sunday roast should be!
Philip Griffin . 2024-12-03
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Excellent Sunday Lunch! great venue with lovely food and service.
charles peebles . 2024-12-02
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My husband and I had lunch for the first time at The Museum Pub/Restaurant. My husband had the beef burger meal which was very good but I had the buttermilk chicken burger which was very disappointing as it was a chicken thigh burger! It was the worse chicken burger I have ever had all other occasions it has been made with a chicken breast. Which was such a shame as it was a lovely pub/restaurant situated in a beautiful village.
Jan Roebuck . 2024-11-28
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Lovely place - beautiful room (balcony, four poster bed, huge bath), super friendly staff, amazing food and drinks in the restaurant. Horrendous weather outside but inside had all we needed!
Caroline H . 2024-11-25
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Very kindly, nice friendly staff at the Museum Inn hotel.
Paloma Bohorquez . 2024-11-25
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On a rainy , windy day we were made to feel most welcome. The rooms were comfortable , clean and well appointed, with everything you needed and more. Lovely biscuits and fresh milk to accompany teas, coffee etc. The evening meal was excellent with all round fresh ingredients; the pie was sensational. An ideal place from which to explore Dorset and beyond. I can highly recommend it.
Jill Preston . 2024-11-25
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We enjoyed an excellent meal in very pleasant surroundings. The staff were lovely and very helpful.
neil vardy . 2024-11-25
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We had a really delicious lunch at The Museum yesterday with our friends. Excellent service and a cosy atmosphere. Thank you.
Lissie Ashton . 2024-11-23
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Paulo, Tim and Amanda were excellent! The whole experience was lovely, stayed overnight as a Birthday Surprise with our friends.
Sandy Noel . 2024-11-18
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Stumbled onto this perfect Inn, whilst searching for an autumn mini-break. The General’s room was just beautiful and so full of character. Meals, beverages, and service were of a very good friendly standard. Located in a very pretty little village.
Michelle Guy . 2024-11-18
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Delightful hotel - excellent customer service with very good menu serving delicious food. Bedroom lighting needs to be improved along with the temperamental shower. Also more could be made of the residents room - it’s a good size but it was chilly and there was no fire. These are minor quibbles easily rectified. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful corner of Dorset
Janet Bridden . 2024-11-18
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Delicious food and great service.Our waiter Alex was very knowledgeable and efficient.
Helen Walters . 2024-11-14
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Large bedroom, excellent food and good service despite being busy on the evening that I stayed.
David Jones . 2024-11-13
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We were welcomed by a member of staff when we first walked in, which I think is always nice. The room was clean and cosy with a really comfortable bed. We stayed for an evening meal which was really nice. The breakfast was excellent, with a very good choice. During our visit all the staff were very friendly and efficient, special mention to Amanda. We would definitely stay and eat there agin if we were in the area.
Mark Tripp . 2024-11-10
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Stayed here for 1 night as moving home into the area. Excellent location really great rooms (dog friendly) with comfy bed & lovely shower l. Nice touch was the homemade biscuits. We ate in the restaurant & we both had really tasty meals. Staff incredibly friendly & welcoming big shout out to Amanda for organising our bacon baps as early start next morning meant we missed breakfast. Host Tim was also really friendly & we enjoyed having a chat and finding out more about the local area. We will definitely be back! X
Janine Hodge . 2024-11-07
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We arranged to meet our friends at the Museum Inn on Saturday November 2nd, but we had a puncture near home so arranged to came by taxi. Our dog's food got left behind! Melanie gave us the warmest of greetings and instantly responded to our problem. She rang Amanda to bring dog food when she came on duty half an hour later, Tansy was very grateful! We would have been lost without this support and can't thank them enough. Both were so kind and went above and beyond the call of duty. Top staff!
Colin Ryall . 2024-11-07
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Very laid back pub with a good balance between drinking and eating. We didn't eat on this occasion but the menu looked very enticing. Butcombe owned but a good mix of beers and ciders. Quite difficult to find out you don't know the route!
Tim Jennings . 2024-11-05
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Lunch with 2 friends. Thoroughly enjoyed our food of course! Have eaten at The Museum many times. Only fly in the ointment was the delay caused by roadworks on the way. We came from Milton on Stour, Bournemouth and Fareham and each had same problem!
Janet Georgiou . 2024-11-02
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A disappointing experience. We all chose the mushrooms on toast with truffled ricotta, a fried egg, gremolata & Winchester cheese which sounded good. When it arrived the fried eggs on top were overcooked and solid so we reported this. We hoped the whole dish might be re-done as by the time the new eggs came the rest of it was cold. The ricotta was thick, the mushrooms were cold, there was no gremolata and very little cheese to be seen. It was cold, very dry and we all agreed it was inedible and very disappointing. The staff were very good and offered us an alternative. It did take a long time as the kitchen was busy but the replacement dishes were much better. We appreciated the way the staff dealt with this but we won’t be going back in a hurry.
Sheryl Blanchard . 2024-10-31
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Pleasant stay. Bedroom decoration appeared a little tired. Evening meal was very enjoyable but service quite slow. Cost of breakfast was expensive .
Ann Woodgate . 2024-10-30
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We stopped for lunch at The Museum Inn today, and the food was utterly delicious & the service was great. The kid's menu was varied, and the lunch / brunch menu catered to our various dietary preferences brilliantly. Special kudos to the deserts too - I've never been anywhere with a "nearly full" section which was pure genius, as were the mini biscoff donuts. I just wish we lived close enough to come back!
Jessica Hawley . 2024-10-28
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Excellent food and even more excellent service from the staff.
Nick berrett . 2024-10-28
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What a wonderful place! The food and rooms are lovely. I had the best night sleep with the most comfortable matress. The rooms are beautifully decorated, with drink making facilities and freshly baked cookies! 😋 The menu was varied with a specials menu too! A couple of the dishes we wanted were sold out but the replacement options were delicious. The service was outstanding, we had the pleasure of meeting Amanda our waitress for our evening meal and also for breakfast. The service she provided was top notch! 🤩
Gemma Keith . 2024-10-28
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Wonderful traditional pub with recently renovated rooms with lovely comfy bedding and high class tea, coffee and biscuits. Great breakfast and we also had an evening meal which was delicious - great chef - would highly recommend
David Hayman . 2024-10-28
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What a gem of a find! A beautiful pub within a picturesque village great access for visiting the forest. The staff were brilliant from the moment we arrived Paulo, Amanda (marmite hunter!) and Julia, and all of the staff that produce the wonderful meals we enjoyed throughout our stay! We can’t wait to visit again, thanks for having us
Lizzie Hobbs . 2024-10-28
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Attended for an evening meal only, food choices excellent quality of food service and value very high standard. Highly recommend the Museum .
Robert Lee . 2024-10-26
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We stayed there for one night and thought it was beautiful. It's British and if you expect the facilities of a 6 star hotel in Dubai - no, fortunately it's not that. It is very clean, everything has been prepared with a lot of care and is simply British. I wasn't expecting a thatched roof in the middle of England, but it was cool. The staff was genuinely friendly, without the fake smiles found in large hotel chains. The breakfast was just as lovingly prepared. It's a little out of the way, but endearing. Gladly again at any time.
Martin Schmidt . 2024-10-24
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Great meal and breakfast. Lovely friendly staff thank you
Tim Heale . 2024-10-21
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Really enjoyed my stay here. Very welcoming, great food, warm environment
lucie sheridan . 2024-10-21
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The best place. Character and interest. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food was exquisite. The room, though tired in a few spots due to it being an old building, was comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Only a short way from us but will definitely return. Thank you.
Rory Major . 2024-10-20
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We had a delicious Sunday lunch quite late in the afternoon. The pub was very busy. We were greeted by Amanda who was attentive and looked after us well. They also had lots of gluten free options which was fab. Great pub in a gorgeous location.
Kirsty Griffiths . 2024-10-14
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Lovely inn with lots of character. Small and cosy bar area with attractive, welcoming dining area. Staff and food very good. I have a suspicion that the eggs in my Shakshua had been left over from a fried breakfast though, rather than being cooked from raw. They were a little tough. Good breakfast menu. The plumbing, bedroom lighting and heating show the age of the place. Comfortable all the same.
Nigel Day . 2024-10-10
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Delightful. Far superior to your ‘pub with rooms’. I arrived late on a sunday evening an hour after the kitchen closed but they were still happy to provide charcuterie and cheese - which was better than most restaurants - and the Cote de Rhone was superb. And the breakfast was delicious - as with everything else, far above average
john stockdale . 2024-10-08
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I was given a voucher so I booked a table for lunch with my husband and dog. We were near the bar so could see how attentive the landlord was to all arrivals, whether for lunch, to book in or just a drink. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and our dog 🐶 enjoyed his sausage
Jill lloyd . 2024-10-06
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We have just stayed and the service and staff were really good, particularly Amanda and Ben. We had a delicious dinner and breakfasts were excellent. Many thanks
Willa Lloyd . 2024-09-30
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Popped in for a light lunch. Delicious.
Brenda Scholts . 2024-09-26
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We stayed at the museum inn en route to Cornwall. A little bit off the A303 but a pleasant drive. Located in a very pretty village this pub is a good find. Good , friendly service, nice food and comfortable bed. What more can you ask for…? Oh and good price!!
Clodaght Tailford . 2024-09-25
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The location is great and the rooms very welcoming and comfortable. The food is excellent and goes well with the restaurant and bar setting. We were made to feel very welcome and looked after throughout our stay. We will be back! Now that crab quiche has to be a key reason for that return, alone!!
Phil Paul . 2024-09-23
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We stayed in Moles Cottage for the weekend of my son’s wedding. The cottage is part of but next to The Museum Inn. It is an absolutely beautiful thatched cottage with all amenities needed. Each room is en-suite and towels are included. It was a perfect place for a large family wanting to experience a family event together. The only minus was that on the day of the wedding, the water would not come through hot and so most of us had to have a cold shower. The manager was apologetic and did send someone to look at it. For this reason I have only given 4 star. I would rebook though as we did have a lovely time. The cottage was dog friendly and the garden is neat and enclosed. Obviously it is an older property so comes with its own character.
Sharon Charter . 2024-09-23
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A lovely pub in the heart of the countryside. Went for Sunday lunch and the food was excellent and very well presented. Staff were very pleasant and it had a very nice, relaxed ambiance.
Richard O'Neill . 2024-09-23
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We stayed here to explore Dorset and surrounding area, visit National Trust properties near by. We enjoyed our stay, staff were friendly and food was excellent. We have an EV that we were able to change on the property. Pale colour carpet in the restaurant and breakfast room I felt was a bad choice as it was showing up where things had been spilt, that being a minor point that could be rectified easily. We had a very enjoyable stay
Hilary Robinson . 2024-09-22
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Perfect ! We found exactly what we were looking for: the old, discreet and comfortable charm of a superbly restored English residence. The calm of a village with very beautiful thatched cottages. The friendly welcome, smiling, warm and very attentive. The service is very professional and attentive. The very English decoration which makes you feel good. And the cuisine belies all the clichés that the French can convey: careful, generous, quality. We loved it, we hope to come back, we highly recommend this address. Thank you for this excellent time spent, the nice memory that we keep and BRAVO.
Véronique Jore . 2024-09-22
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A really super place. Accommodation was lovely, bathroom and shower great. We had a really super meal in the evening with a great bottle of wine all at a reasonable price. Thank you to all the staff but especially Tim. We will definitely be returning
Catharine Reeves . 2024-09-22
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Came across this oasis yesterday on our way to our destination in Dorset , fantastic light lunch menu and freshly cooked, great service lovely location nice people We were so impressed we made a booking for Sunday lunch today. What an experience , it's a long time since I have had beef , roast potatoes , Yorkshire pudding as good as this , the rest of the party had the Belly of Pork and a debate began which was the better, outcome was a draw . If your in the area check the Museum Inn out , ambience , interior, food, team all worthy of five stars , we will be back ..
Chris Harrison . 2024-09-22
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Fabulous Sunday lunch, my father in law said it was the best pub meal he’d ever had! Delicious, fresh food served hot. Generous portions. Friendly staff, great service and relaxed atmosphere.
Jill Whitehall . 2024-09-17
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Visited here on a business trip. It’s such a change from your typical hotel, traveling a lot this makes such a difference! Much more personal. I stayed in one of the cottage rooms where you have access directly to your room from the car park. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean and you had everything you needed provided. The breakfast that was included at such a reasonable price was so nice, prompt service and with a very friendly host. The only downfall I had is that I was only staying for 1 night, I could of stayed the whole week.
Ellis Fagan . 2024-09-16
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Had a meal here for the first time and it was great. Good food, lovely atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff even though it was really busy.
Hayley Crocker . 2024-09-14
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Excellent food despite being very busy waitresses took our orders quickly , apologised for the wait for the food , we didn’t think was a long wait at all ! Lovely ambience will return with more family & friends staying when they with us nearby soon
Carol Cakir . 2024-09-14
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Bit expensive but hay ho.very enjoyable stay staff very friendly and nice surroundings.
Steve King . 2024-09-13
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We recently had the great pleasure of staying at the Museum Inn, and I can honestly say it was an experience that exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, Mel and Paolo made us feel like we were part of the family. Their warm welcome and genuine hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable weekend. The rooms were not only beautifully decorated but also incredibly comfortable and peaceful. And then there’s the food. Oh, the food! This is a hidden gem. The menu had an array of dishes that you’d expect from a high end restaurant not a village pub The breakfast, in particular, was a highlight, great ingredients and perfect hosting. What truly sets the Museum Inn apart, however, is the atmosphere. Mel and Paolo have cultivated a space that feels more like a welcoming country home than a traditional pub. Whether you’re enjoying a meal in the dining area, unwinding in the inviting guest lounge, or engaging in friendly conversation with the staff and locals, you’re constantly reminded that this is a place where your comfort and enjoyment are top priorities. In summary, the Museum Inn in Farnham offers everything you could want in a countryside escape—fantastic food, charming and comfortable rooms, and an atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home. Our only regret is that we live five hours away and can't return as often as we'd like!
Guy Davis . 2024-09-12
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Beautiful property, lovely Sunday roast. Dog friendly.
T M . 2024-09-11
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Our first visit to the Museum Inn, Sunday Lunch. Service was excellent throughout Waiting staff knew the menu and were able to recommend and give detail on any item The food was delicious, beautifully presented and of a high standard. The atmosphere and decor of the Inn were beautiful, country homely. I would highly recommend the Museum Inn and will be back.
Moira Connolly . 2024-09-10
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Friday lunch for my wifes birthday. My wife had gone with friends a few months ago and enjoyed it. We started with the mixed meze. Not a lot for the money but the big surprise was the yogurt dip which had obviously been made with a desert vanilla yogurt. The waitress agreed it smelt of vanilla but nothing was done. The cocktail we ordered was odd. The pineapple was obviously funky. Next a very greasy fish and chips with a curry sauce that was horrible, cannot describe what was wrong with it. Mushy peas just peas not mushy. My son had the ravioli. The strangest taste and texture combo and not cooked correctly. Gave up on the idea of desert. If it was cheap I would understand but at £40 per head without desert not acceptable. The place was dead on a Friday lunch which initially surprised us. Yes we should have complained but who wants to double ruin a birthday. Certainly memorable as the meal continued to repeat on us for the evening.
paul webb . 2024-09-07
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A wonderfully welcoming pub with the strongest sense of service possible. The food was as good as I have eaten in a foodie pub but it was the service that stood out most for me, from the moment I arrived til my departure. Frankie, Georgie and Amanda were kind, engaging and fun. Thank you.
Rob Thomson . 2024-09-06
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Lovely country inn great food and drink nice atmosphere 👌
kevin Barlow . 2024-09-05
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We went on a Tuesday at 6pm,we should have booked, but they fitted us in.All the staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble.The food was really lovely,we sat under the canopy which had heaters.The pub is very dog friendly.Lovely evening.
adrian . 2024-09-04
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Popped in for a quick refreshment during a long drive. Comfortable, clean an friendly.
Keith Bell . 2024-09-04
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This is a gem of a pub hotel in a quiet location but close to main connections. The rooms are very well decorated and have had a lot of thought put into them. And the team are really helpful - a pleasure to stay this year. A couple of suggestions do offer cereal at breakfast just regular Kellogg etc or Jordan’s muesli and anything you can do to stop the WiFi dropping off once in the bedroom A great stay
Andrew . 2024-09-03
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We went for a drive and ended up at The Museum by chance...what a find .. we came many years ago and it certainly has changed! Friendly welcoming and great food, cooked using top quality ingredients simply and freshly prepared, a good price and wonderful desserts. Excellent welcoming service all creating a calm relaxing ambience, we thought a quick drink stop that turned out to be a sumptuous lunch, this is our new favourite place! Thank you all.
Camelia Terry . 2024-08-31
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Beautiful food and very friendly staff
Mark Davis . 2024-08-26
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We love staying here, food and service are excellent and the location so pretty. Thanks to all
Tracy Barr . 2024-08-25
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We enjoyed an excellent lunch in the dining room. Personable staff and good quality food.
Judith Odgers . 2024-08-25
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Utterly fantastic. The service was first class. Everyone who we met could not do enough for us. The rooms were spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. The bathroom was excellent with lots of space. Would recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
FPL Lighthouse . 2024-08-24
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It's s beautiful old pub, but I'd never have the roast again. The potatoes tasted reheated and were tough, which is weird as they looked anaemic as if they'd not been in the oven long. Same with the parsnips. The starter was nice though.
Laraine Mcgrath . 2024-08-22
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We stayed for one night and had the absolute delight to have dinner and breakfast the next day. The full team, Tim, Amanda and Julia, were very welcoming and made us feel like at home. The atmosphere was cozy and the food, both dinner and breakfast was amazingly well prepared and i am sure the materials they used were of high quality. The rooms are also clean and tidy with everything one needs. Again, thank you very much for making our stay so memorable!
Konstantinos Manthos . 2024-08-21
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Fantastic Family Sunday Lunch in a lovely Country Pub with a warm friendly atmosphere. Great food, superb wine list all served by courteous, professional, amiable staff.
Russell Fairchild . 2024-08-20
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Cracking pub in the beautiful Dorset countryside, great choice of beers, ciders etc. Food is excellent and reasonably priced, staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is lovely either in the bar, restaurant or sat outside.
Chris Way . 2024-08-19
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Lovely meal in a beautiful setting. Efficient and attentive service- Amanda is awesome,she even went over to the park to tell my children there food had arrived so we could relax with our drinks!!
Hilary Williams . 2024-08-17
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The accommodation was beautifully presented, comfortable and really interesting compared to most hotels. The staff were friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. Set in a beautiful village with stunning countryside nearby and plenty of places to visit it’s great place for a short break.
Philip Keen . 2024-08-16
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Warmly welcomed by the lovely Amanda. As always a delicious meal and friendly atmosphere. Chef specials are always excellent, last night my husband had the hake fillet special and I had fish and chips. We were very hungry so had a starter of posh fries (skinny fries/truffle/cheese) naughty but so good! Also 2 pints of Butcombe Original - a favourite. Used my Butcombe Loyalty card to get the 25% Wed discount - we shall return again and again!
Janet Wells . 2024-08-15
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Amazing fish and chips. Batter is ultimate light and crispy. Fish is whole fillet comes with proper mashy peas and homemade tartar sauce. So fresh and tasty. We arrived at 9 pm when kitchen was closing. Amanda still hosted us kindly. Bravo to the kitchen too.
林寬 . 2024-08-14
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We found The Museum Inn and excellent place to stay. The staff were all helpful. Excellent breakfast.
Rachel Sykes . 2024-08-12
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We went for lunch with Friends as it seemed a good half way meeting point. The Staff / Service were on the whole friendly and inviting. We did not have a break down of costs, but given we only had 4 mains, 3 desserts plus of course some drinks, the £160 bill at the end seemed pretty high. We probably will not return.
Anthony Holt . 2024-08-12
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Really nice one night stay , room was lovely and bed comfortable, great little walk with the dog behind the church, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely stay again .
rob seaman . 2024-08-12
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Friendly and wonderful staff. Cosy rooms, great breakfast, beautiful road to drive there. Anytime again, highly recommended!
Holger Mahnken . 2024-08-08
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Our room was small and the bed rather soft for us but ok with a large bathroom. Unfortunately it was very close to the outside/smoking area of the pub but since we weren't there much this didn't matter. We were supplied with tea and coffee facilities including real coffee and a cafetiere there were also biscuits on the first day but they had ran out of these on the second day. Most of the electrical sockets were very close to the floor (which I think is against electrical regs for the UK and certainly unsafe) anyway too low for us to use our phone chargers (with usb socket on the bottom). We did find another socket that was halfway up the wall so our phones were left dangling in the air. I've put two stars for the service partly because the staff seemed rather confused as to how things worked (a helpful 'regular' was able to help the staff on several occasions as they are dealing with a 'new system' apparently). There was no consistancy with how the breakfast service was run. Coffee in a cafetiere one day cups the next. Eggs were totally overcooked both days. However the food was otherwise good. On the second evening we ate in and were thinking about a desert, managed to get a menu but then didn't see any staff for over 30 mins so gave up. When it came to paying we asked for an itemized bill which was itemized in the form of 'bar food', 'bar drinks' and was (we managed to work out) wrong. However they had already charged us which was fine for the room but not for the other items. Eventually they agreed that the bill was wrong as they couldn't find £35 worth of stuff on their system even though they'd added it to our bill! Anyway they instigated a refund which we did receive a few days late. A very convenient location for our purposes. Overall its a nice place the management just have a few staff training issues to address and I'm sure it'll be much better soon.
Tim Pickard . 2024-08-08
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We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Museum thanks to the very friendly and efficient service and the enjoyable food. Many thanks.
Thomas Myatt . 2024-08-08
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Amanda and colleagues are very friendly and welcoming. The Inn is in a very good quiet position and the food/beer are excellent. There are two points to note. 1) The wifi and mobile data in the stable block are weak - it would be helpful if they could be boosted. 2) In room 6, the plastic strip under the shower glass swing door leaks significantly and needs to be replaced. All else fine thank you.
A Matthews . 2024-08-08
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We visited with friends for a fabulous evening of drinks with just the best humour in the bar. Lovely staff and locals. We toured the rooms and wish we had stayed over, we will be booking for sure. The food looks lovely. A real find!
Easy Daq . 2024-07-20
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This is our second visit for meals to The Museum Inn at Farnham since discovering it is now under Butcombe. We used to stay and dine there frequently and are so pleased that the ambience, quality of food and service is still as good as it used to be. We certainly will be visiting again - and maybe on a special occasion will stopover in one of their lovely rooms.
Valerie Sweetlove . 2024-07-18
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In the quaint Museum Inn, Owen and Will did roam, Seeking solace in stories and a touch of home. They wandered through halls where history clung, Till hunger’s soft whisper was sharply sung. The pub was aglow with a warm, golden light, Amanda, the lovely, brought joy to the night. With a smile like sunshine, she greeted them both, Her kindness and charm like a comforting oath. The kitchen had closed, the last orders long past, But Amanda's sweet spirit was gracious and fast. She spoke with the chef, in soft, earnest tones, And soon a miracle, their hunger postponed. Two plates of fish and chips, golden and bright, Arrived at their table, a heartwarming sight. The fish, it was crispy, the chips, oh so grand, A feast from the heart, a touch of her hand. On Wednesdays, a deal, a pleasant surprise, 25% off their food bill, joy in their eyes. Amanda's kind gesture, the evening’s sweet thread, Wove a night to remember, in the pub where they fed. Owen and Will, in the Museum’s embrace, Found a haven of warmth, a delightful place. With Amanda’s kindness and the chef’s skilled hand, Their night at the Museum was perfectly planned.
Owen Yarnold . 2024-07-18
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Great place for an overnight stop in a lovely rural location. Really friendly service and tasty food (the rhubarb blondie was the highlight). Room was cosy, a little dark, but comfortable.
Sophie M . 2024-07-15
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This is the second time we have been here now. The first time was just for some take away chips and curry sauce. Returned a few weeks later again on the way home from the lakes and had the pensioners special (we aren’t pensioners). Perfect size if you aren’t starving. Fish was lovely with light crispy batter, lovely chips and again … their amazing curry sauce with the bits in. This place (plaice) is lovely and clean. As a lot of fish and chip places can be a bit on the grubby side so keep up the good work.