The best restaurants serving British food in Dorchester North West Dorset South West

I Had a family evening with cocktails to start,unfortunately they had not a clue how to serve or make these,by a friendly young girl,the food was the worst i have had for a long time,and although i told the elderly lady she seemed to listen but shrug it off with no effect,totally overpriced for what we had ,very small meals,missing the main ingredient FOOD.I hope they can improve and get a barman in to make the cocktails,they need to be shaken,not just pored!!

Capped my balls and searched me and northing searched me done nothing happley searched me and nothing done nothing wrong feel disseminated and de humiliated

Called in-and as normal with spoons whom offer excellent value for money quite busy,Service at the bar was quick when ordering drinks and food. Are meals arrived quickly and was hot and freshly cooked brought to us my friendly team member.

Meant to be a dog friendly pub. We attended with our friends and dog which was on his lead the entire time. We brought with us dog treats and a dog toy as any responsible dog owner would-to keep our dog entertained. A man was there playing pool, he had two dogs with him. We sat the other side of the pub. Because he was not a responsible dog owner and didn’t have dog toys, he moaned to the bar staff that our dog’s toy was upsetting his dogs…..so the barman came over to us and asked us to stop playing with the dog toy….wtf??? Trying to entertain our dog?? We were only there for one drink, and won’t be returning. We have been there once before when a dog NOT on a lead, came over to our dog, and tried to intimidate him. It’s clear that if you’re a regular drinker with a dog, you and your dog can do what you want in there….evryone else….not welcome. No thanks, will go elsewhere!!

We had an excellent lunch here. Our first visit and had the most delicious food. Would recommend the mushroom omelette. One of the best I've had. Look forward to visiting again soon when we move to the area.

Disgusting service from an elderly lady in here. My daughter was rudely approached by the old hag, and told not to eat her sausage roll in the restaurant as she isn’t a customer. I explained that I was going to be eating and buying drinks. We didn’t even have the time to find a seat, as my daughter was collared by her half way in. Now I totally respect that places don’t want you eating food from other eateries. But her manner and approach was completely aggressive, and to approach an 11 year child. I explained that if there is an issue to then speak with me, the parent. Totally rude and ill mannered, and the rest of the staff had an awful attitude. I’ve eaten here before and food has always been mediocre. Just cheap and cheerful. The service is just appalling. AVOID

Firstly this guy needs to get a sense of humour. Secondly his pasty's are rubbish,and yes as he said witch flavour traditional,lamb and mint and on and on..So he was not happy at pasty flavour. Well I've cooked pastys And it had flavour and meat and potato not just potato and not 2 or 3 tiny bits of meat. So I suggest make it yourself or find someplace better. And you get a sense of humour!!