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Very disappointing. Ordered 2 meals both of which we had to complain about. The manager (who actually wasn’t the manager but the managers partner) was very argumentative and rude. He agreed to refund 1 meal as it was completely the wrong thing but argued about my meal and then proceeded to remind us that we were in a pub not a restaurant - said it all really. We left with very bad feeling and would never go back. Such a shame when they have a captive audience in the village. Zero customer service, maybe because we’re not locals but actually if things had been better we’d have eaten in there every night.

Beautiful location, a landlord with character, friendly, welcoming and just brilliant. Dog friendly, great beer, nice walks around, good cycling - need I say more???

Please avoid. Quite happy to take advantage of someone with a learning disability for the sake of £6. Have lost my business for good.

Aware this has been recently opened having been closed for many months - I sadly feel if they don’t improve this pub it will close again it has the potential to be a lovely homely pub but at present it’s very tired & need of some TLC as it’s looking very tired & old and says something when it only offers two very basic gins

This is a pub that sells drinks not food. I can only comment on a pint of Tribute being £3.35 at weekends and £3.15 on weekdays (dynamic pricing). A great pint at an amazing price being almost £2 cheaper than where I live!! The pub also shows a lot of sport having 5 or more massive TVs dotted about. Always good to find such a venue. A few tables have a good view of the harbour but most don’t There is also a pool table

Food was cold and lacked appeal. Definitely wasnt freshly cooked.Won't be visiting again.

Avoid at all costs we made a booking and the day before we went they cancelled as they had a better offer and we were in the middle of it. Had to find inferior alternative which ruined our holiday. They lied about it

The perfect overnight stay in Dorchester, passing through. An excellent price. Central to all amenities, other pubs and nearby fish and chips and the river. Host, Chris, was welcoming and friendly and helpful when asking questions about the nearby areas. Our room was neat and well presented. Overall the atmosphere in the pub itself was friendly and warm. A classic pub and inn!

food came an hour late. Not happy at all. No sorry or apology or anything. When i rang they said they dk .....food is judt what you expect compared to the sevice. Just cold and nothing special.

Ok for a local pub Nice staff very friendly. Beer and cider always good Only had food a few times It's ok but nothing special. Just pub grub New opening times so please check as winter hours now apply

The bar service, where you also order food, can be pretty slow. The menu is pretty average and so is the food. The location is great for a walk along the front before or after eating but otherwise not somewhere you would rush back to. The drinks menu isn't a bad price with some offers on (bottle of prosecco is £13.99 on a friday). Restaurant is a little tired looking. We only use this restaurant for breakfast normally whilst at the premier inn because of the slow evening service

Since my last visit to The Windmill in 2018 a refurbishment would seem to have taken place. First impressions a little more upmarket than your average pub , the dining area very well laid out with a nice ambiance as well as being fairly spacious . The large windows allowing a panoramic view over the Bristol Channel . For our lunch we ordered the Beer battered Haddock with chips as well as the Beefburger and chips . Whilst the Haddock passed the taste test I have to say I was disappointed with the Beefburger . Service was good , toilets good and no problems parking . Overall we enjoyed the experience .

A few days ago we made a reservation because we were hosting some long-term military friends while they were in the area. We thought the menu was very good, covering most dietary needs and offering many choices. As many restaurants and pubs in the area are closed on Mondays, we were delighted to find they were free and had such a varied menu. On arriving, we noticed the main restaurant was empty apart from a book club meeting, so we thought the service should be exemplary. We commented jokingly to a staff member if he could light the candle on the table to enhance its ambiance, which he did. He commented that they did not normally light the candle due to a lack of customers, lol. We duly ordered starters, then three steaks (with chips), and a roast dinner (pork). We asked for various condiments, mustard, ketchup, and apple sauce. Eventually, they came (very slowly) and I mean very slowly, and the apple sauce comprised a teaspoon of sauce only and a small pot of ketchup, just enough for one person with chips, but there were three of us with chips!! Our guest asked for more gravy as very little was served with the meal. Eventually, all arrived. We found on receiving the bill that they had charged £1 for the extra gravy(we have never been charged for extra gravy on a Sunday)! Had we asked for extra pork, that would have been acceptable but we had not. We also learned that at no time even on a weekend, crackling is not served, which we thought very strange as every establishment we know of provides this, so it questions is a roast joint rather than pork pieces, probably left over from the weekend! The duty manager’s reaction although polite was a tad aggressive as he did not appreciate any adverse comments. I suggest that as they have the upper hand on a Monday evening it should be a gold mine as little competition locally because most are closed on a Monday! The fact the restaurant was empty now speaks volumes. We have been to the Manor on numerous occasions over the past 25 years but this was the worst experience that we have had. Needless to say, we have NEVER had problems with the staff or the establishment (the Manor that is) on a traditional Sunday lunch we will NOT return on a weekday for some time to come. We regards to food and ambience (even during the week) they should take a line from the other establishments not far from the Manor, such as Gloucester Old Spot, The New Dawn, and The Queens Head and not forgetting the Swan at Coombe Hill all of which, we visit often with no issues!

On the way to the airport, the building itself looked nice but this didn’t extend to the interior which is tatty and tired. The menu is fairly sparse and uninspiring. The place felt like it could do with a really good clean. Wife had a veggie burger which was OK but my fish (F&C) was overcooked and dry, same with the batter, cold mushy peas. Nobody checked back to ensure our food was as bland as it looked. Slow to clear up ours and others tables. The place did seem to attract some locals who had a great grasp of the local dialect including some inappropriate words that I thought had been left in the 1950s.

Stayed here for work, and found it to be really good. Huge bedroom and bathroom, great shower with plentiful hot water. Super comfy bed too. It’s a lovely old building with lots of stairs but so much character and charm. Good value