The best restaurants in Lytchett Matravers Purbeck South West

So much more than a beautiful venue, Andrew and Sarah make your occasion feel magical. Thank you

A few years have passed since our last visit, I understand the pub has changed hands since. Some anecdotal observations from locals made us book another visit . We had a table for four on a Wednesday evening , and pretty much had the restaurant side of the pub to ourselves, enjoying the smell of the log fire as we entered. Service was exemplary, exactly the right cutlery for everyone’s orders, prompt drink replenishment and on hand at every moment. All the staff conducted themselves cordially yet professionally. The food was Supurb. Starters of two Mussels dishes, one in garlic and cream and another , a different take with cider and bacon , which was outstanding. How has nobody ever offered mussels like this before ? The ham hock terrine from the specials menu was another stand out dish. Mains of fillet steak, cooked to different tastes yet still to perfection and served with varying sauces were absolutely top notch . All accompanied by chunky chips and a well seasoned and well cooked mushroom. All followed up with some lovely desserts and a healthy amount of Dorset gold beer. We enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Cock and Bottle. There is nothing I can think of that could be improved. Brilliant !

Fantastic independent pub with accommodation above the bar for tourists and people working away from home. Great selection of food.

Well, where do I start. The staff deserve a medal after seeing how some of the so called customers treated them on Christmas Day. The meal was lovely, melt in the mouth turkey, with all the trimmings. Really enjoyed it and well recommended. Well done.

Fantastic food and staff lovely setting will definitely be going back.

We had looked at the reviews & saw they were extremely good so we was really looking forward to a lovely breakfast, we live in Dorchester so it was a little bit of a drive, but we thought we would see what everyone was saying great things about this hidden gem. (But as soon as we arrived before 11am we was looking at the breakfast menu & about to sit down when the woman who was serving at the till overheard what we was saying about our breakfast order & she immediately said breakfast is finished, no sorry or anything, extremely rude & sharp. So we left never to return again.

Once again no food available, this is the third time we have stopped here for supper. The first time there were tables empty but we were not allowed to use them and the other two we arrive prior to 7 and the kitchen had already closed.