The best restaurants in Lytchett Matravers Purbeck South West

We held our wedding recently in August at the Vineyard, and it was honestly idyllic. Andrew & Sarah were so warm and welcoming, and Danielle the venue manager and planner extraordinaire was truly so wonderful and ensured everything came together perfectly on the day. We couldn’t have picked somewhere more beautiful, and couldn’t recommend the vineyard more to other couples looking to tie the knot there in the future.

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 !

I love this place.. From the friendly staff to amazing atmosphere!! Most of all when I’m tired they let me kip in the garden. I’ve even got my own dogs bowl.. I love you all! Merry Christmas my loyal loving chequers fam XXX

We have just moved to the village next door and were delighted to discover this fabulous pub’s close. A real fire good beer and a fabulous menu all topped off with great service. We will be back.

Amazing roast, starters and puddings great too, hosts very active and service with a smile, highly recommend

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.

Had the roast beef which was VERY nice. Proper home cooked roast. Come out fast and it makes a nice change not to be ripped off for red wine. This is the second time I have had it now. £19 could be considered expensive but it’s worth it and I think thats pretty much the going rate in pubs now. Dog friendly place 👍🏻 would have liked to have stayed for desert but needed to get back. Maybe next time.