The best restaurants serving Default food in North Dorset South West

Fish & chips for 7 of us on a Saturday night. Piping hot, freshly cooked & very good portion sizes. Between us we had cod, battered jumbo sausages, cod bites & scampi. All spot on, thank you

Called in this evening as we were passing for a bite to eat, whilst the pub had just opened so we had to wait a short while for the kitchen to open, I can honestly say it was worth it. The food was delicious. All 4 meals were freshly prepared and served and was well worth it. Delicious home cooked food.

Great take away, ordered to collect ready on time and very tasty! I Recommend to anyone wanting a delicious Chinese ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The pub changed hands in November last year so all reviews prior to this date relate to the previous owners. We booked for Sunday lunch and were immediately disappointed that only roast pork and chicken were on the menu. Service was basic - and the food when it arrived was disappointing. The portion size was for a child as you can see from the picture - a postage stamp sized piece of crackling and one piece of broccoli (although additional crackling was provided when requested). The stuffing ball was tiny, burnt and was clearly out of a packet and the roast potatoes were charred. We couldn’t wait to leave and will certainly not be returning.

Decided to try this as it’s under new ownership and within walking distance. I booked ahead for Sunday lunch at 1pm thinking it may be busy but the main bar was was completely empty. The staff greeted us warmly and were offered drinks which we decided to have at the table in the the restaurant away from the loud music. Obviously the staff were playing what they wanted rather than something suitable for the clientele. The restaurant only had one other couple dining, it was completely empty apart from us. The waitresses were very young, sweet and polite. After a considerable wait we were served our food. What a disappointment! The lamb wellington consisted of 3 slices of lamb with a thin layer of pastry around the outside, my Mothers 3 slices of pork looked nice and I have 2 slices of overcooked roast beef. The vegetables looked ok but were barely warm and and roast potatoes were yesterday’s and had chewy skins. Very disappointing which we pointed out to the waitress when she asked how our meal was when she cleared the table. I could hear the same comments from the other couple when they were asked the same question. We decided that we’d go home for our pudding rather than chance a repeat reheat of yesterday’s. Such a shame, we weren’t offered any explanation, but one only had to look around to see why the place was empty. My husband who doesn’t cook could have produced a better meal. It cost us £56 in total. We shan’t be returning and I don’t suppose the other diners will either. I took the meat home and there were no complaints from the dogs!

No paper and soap in the unisex loo. Dirty knives with food deposits stuck to them, dirty cup and stained teapot lids.

Very much enjoyed our late lunch here. Young staff and manager were very friendly and helpful. Extremely good value for money, reasonable prices and big portions. We actually quite like the unique interior it’s cosy!

Arrived and sat down on a comfy couch . After being ignored for several minutes managed to make eye contact with the waitress......the xtra large Eastern European one with bleached blond hair. I asked would it be possible to order and she abruptly replied " you order from the bar " turned her back and walked off . There is no signage to inform customers this is the protocol? So I walked up to the bar and she disappears knowing full well I wanted to order food ......bizarre/ unbelievable! After couple of minutes the other waitress took my order . Pleasant young girl with glasses. I ordered bacon & egg sandwich & coffee ......a few minutes later the sandwich arrived minus the fried egg . Few minutes later ( no problem mistakes happen ) the correct sandwich arrived with a request for me to go to the till after I finished to pay for the egg ! I have never ( I'm 64yo) experienced such rude ignorant behaviour in a restaurant. Hall & Woodhouse .......you should be ashamed employing such incompetent rude ignorant staff that can barely understand English and do not understand the meaning of the word service . The food was EXCELLENT but will not return .

I popped in for a coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the service and great coffee. Would definitely go back.

Having avoided Chan's for almost two years since moving here after listening to other people, we decided to give it a try. I can not fault it. Ordered online and walked down to collect as we don't live far, the food was ready as I walked in. Very generous potion sizes, we ended up having too much food. The prawn crackers are the best I've ever had and one bag contained enough for three people. All of the food was well cooked and the flavours were lovely. I can't believe I left it this long to try but I will certainly be a regular customer there from now on.

We have been very fortunate to enjoy this delightful country pub for the last couple of years. John and Debbie provide a warm welcome, good food and a great atmosphere. Always happy to enjoy a traditional cooked meal here, especially a great Sunday roast. During the bank holiday weekend they hosted a brilliant Beer and Gin festival with a special festival snack menu and plenty of live music. Great fun and entertainment.

A very nice welcome as we walked in. We hadn’t been here since the present owners took over and were pleasantly surprised by the lightness and cosiness of the pub. The food was delicious and nicely presented. I would definitely recommend - we went for a birthday celebration and our visit certainly helped to make it a good day.

We love going to Dikes and browsing and purchasing from the supermarket. We also have a meal first and have never been disappointed. This time round however we felt the portion of lasagne we had was not good value for money. Perhaps a review of portion sizes/pricing is required.

Such a shame that this cafe has now been closed. Lovely place to stop for a drink after shopping. The powers that be decided that it was unnecessary. 😱😱😰

I visited here on a quiet Saturday, looking for a decent cup of coffee. The stench of old grease in the small ordering area was overwhelming (even with the front door open) and stayed on my clothes after I left. The staff member was extremely friendly and efficient (hence why it was 2 stars not 1). I ordered a flat white which was served to me in a 12 oz cup so clearly they don't understand what a flat white is. Poorly extracted espresso and milk not well textured. Maybe the food is better than the coffee, but I wouldn't have high hopes......