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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......

On our journey home from an overnight-stay in Bournemouth we decided to take a minor roads route back home rather than the direct main road route. This took us through quite a few small towns and villages. Our plan was to find a Farm Shop Café or a village / small town-centre café where we could get lunch: ideally a snack and a hot drink. We were over an hour into our journey when we saw the signs for Marcia’s Farm Shop and turned into what was a heavily pot-holed carpark. We then walked into the signposted barn noting that there was plenty of tables and chairs arranged in neat rows but no-one was sat there. There was another door into ‘The Shack’; inside was actually a full bar; like you would find in a pub. There were a few locals propping-up the bar, chatting and drinking draught beer. This is not what we had expected and we assumed that the ‘Marcia’s Farm Shop’ and ‘The Shack’ were one in the same business. There didn’t appear to be any farm produce on sale: other than, we assumed, the food offered in the menu. It was almost exactly 1pm when we were approached and welcomed by a pleasant lady. We asked about food, and she advised us to select a table and choose from the menu of snacks that were available, and that she would return to take our order. We studied the menu having ordered some tea and my Partner chose a fishfinger baguette, whereas I chose a toasted ham and cheese sourdough sandwich. The plates took a good 20-25 minutes to arrive from ordering, but freshly prepared food does take time. So, we sipped tea and amused ourselves with the help of a large (probably over-fed and under-exercised) old Labrador who constantly wandered and sniffed around the bar and seated areas. The dog then settled at our table once our food order arrived. This was not a serious issue for us (others however may dislike being ‘hounded’ by slobbering dogs while they eat their food). Both plates featured a colourful and tasty fresh dressed salad which was really good. My sandwich was really firm and crunchy with a generous helping of thick-cut ham and plenty of well-melted cheese, and a small portion of red cabbage coleslaw to go with the salad. It was really good and enjoyed. My Partner’s baguette featured homemade cod loin fishfingers and tartare sauce (both inside the baguette). The fish was a bit moist and insubstantial; despite being made from the loin. Cod can be like this and it is why we prefer the meatier haddock. The baguette also accompanied by a few crisps, but they were a really strange flavour for accompanying fish (reminded us of Oxo beef - but very artificial). Our food was on the whole good, generously portioned and very much welcomed, and it was good value.

Six of us had lunch here. The food was good but they struggled to cope with a group of six people; three of us got our food promptly, then there was a long wait before two more were served, and the last poor soul had to wait even longer for his toastie while people who had come in and ordered after us got theirs. We didn't expect all six orders to arrive at the same time, but for one person not to be fed till some of their companions had long finished their food wasn't good. When the food did arrive it was tasty, hot and filling so we were happy with that. Best to come here in smaller numbers, methinks.

Sunday roast was good ie.good selection of vegetables (blue cabbage and cauliflower were tasty, vegetables were not overcooked), generous portions of meat (I had beef which was a bit overcooked for me but it’s just me being a bit picky about beef. It was seasoned very well).Really enjoyed sticky toffee pudding. Good value for money - there was 2for1 deal for Sunday roast. Friendly and helpful service. Nice atmosphere and decor. Will definitely come back to check out the rest of the menu.

Played skittles there good lads and nice pub

Proper pub. Pool table, juke Box, Live music, Sky and BT sports. Large Capacity. Busy and social at weekends, open 7 days a week until late. UPDATE NOW CHANGED OF OWNERSHIP. VERY DIFFERENT.

Lovely staff 🌸 it’s make you always visit

Great local pub with very friendly barmaid

Fantastic good quality breakfast and great price. Staff friendly and good service. Would highly recommend the breakfast here.

Visited whilst on holiday in Weymouth whilst we drove out to the local towns. We saw the Costa in Blandford Forum but sadly this branch wasn’t up to the costa standards. We went in at 9.30am and tables not cleared, my wifes coffee cup was dirty and we asked for a clean cup to which the lady member of staff tuttered, then the toilet was filthy. I did let the member of staff know but she looked uninterested.

Always visit this cafe before any fishing trip, and sometimes after. Breakfast is freshly cooked, and very tasty. Love building my breakfast choice, abd believe me. A very BIG!! choice. See you soon.

We visited whilst on a break away in the area it is a very welcoming village pub. The people are friendly the service is great, the food delicious and it is reasonably priced too. I had the ploughman’s which was hearty, my partner had the double burger which was homemade and full of flavour. We also had a pudding each and the sticky toffee pudding was a really good size but we asked for it with custard instead of ice cream. I had a scoop each of the lemon and raspberry which were both refreshing not to mention a little sour but this was very manageable. We definitely recommend a visit here and when we are in the area again we will be visiting again too.

Shocking breakfast, service appalling. Bain fatty, sausage tasteless and bread like hardboard. Definitely a place to avoid, the staff just dumped my tea on the service counter and left it there. They were more worried about the till, they should not be in catering, they looked dirty and grubby