A friendly, independent cafe that serves top notch grub…read more We found this place online and decided to pay them a visit as the burgers sounded good - we weren't disappointed! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Served with a choice of either fries or chunky wedges (think roast potato wedges and you'll get the idea). The cafe makes its own hot sauces and strawberry jams, all of which you should try if you get a chance as they're all scrumptious. You can even buy jars of the sauces to take home. Service is warm & friendly and you're made to feel incredibly welcome the second you walk in the door to the moment you leave. If you're on the lookout for something a bit more genuine and satisfying than what the nearby commercial chains can offer this is the place!

Went here with sister for lunch. We parked at top of Stow hill and walked down. Lovely and quirky…read morelittle place as you walk in. Lots of choices on the menu and specials. My and my sister both had Welsh rarebit with a side of chips. It was so tasty. Will defo be going back. Great service too

We love a good old full English breakfast. Food is lovely, staff are always friendly. Not many…read moreplaces in Shaftesbury to enjoy an English breakfast, so John Peel is an important establishment.

Such a wonderful little place for breakfast and the portions are huge. Food was delicious and…read moredifferent from your common American fare. Ham, sausage, scrambled eggs cooked perfectly, hash browns, beans and buttered toast. My partner had a veggie breakfast with an egg, hash browns, beans, grilled tomato, veggie sausage and mushrooms. Our lattes were steaming hot and my lovely partner topped off her brunch with a cool and satisfying strawberry milkshake. The food was worth the wait, but be forewarned, don't go during half term--much busier and over 40 minute wait. Try this fine establishment, they deserve the attention.

Great service great food would definitely. I had the best hamburger there that I've had in all of…read moreEngland.

Good veggie options at supper and breakfast even though aged steak focus. Pubby ambiance and…read morefriendly staff. Mushroom toast was particularly delicious. Wine focus but several beers on tap.

Very quaint and delish cuisine. We were recommended this pub/restaurant and it did not disappoint!read more

I really like this place. Beer is usual town centre prices but its a lovely comfortable pub. I have…read morehad the food a couple of times and it has been a cut above the normal 'dinged' meals you get in other establishments. Its not awfully busy but it has kept its charm when compared to other establishments, probably only a matter of time before its converted. Its a bit out of the way but worth a visit. Had another visit following the other review on Qype. have to say the food was really very good value. The pub has been refreshed and is now light an airy. Well worth a visit.

A wonderful family run, house restaurant, set in the idylic watership down area. Enjoy a pre-dinner…read moredrink on the outdoor decking absorbing the magnificent view of Beacon Hill. Surperb food from a set menu available at reasonable prices, I've never been disappointed. Enjoy a drink with the hosts after your meal. The Dew Pond also runs a range of wine & food evenings. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Wonderful small restaurant in the depths of the English countryside. Every single thing that our…read moreparty of three had was delicious and excellent. Good selection of very English dishes (venison, lamb and so on). The wine list was reasonably priced and comprehensive also.

Great atmosphere and great food options for a family with picky kids. Food was great and we didn't…read morehave to wait long, even on a busy Saturday evening with a championship soccer game on. Very impressed with the service.

This is mine & my gf favourite local pub.all staff are really helpful & friendly especially Sarah…read morewho often serves my drinks she's a lovely girl / Megan & the young Hungarian lad he's really funny & helpful to us both .Good choice of seating & t.vs to watch from plus my gf sometimes eats here & always says food is good.music is good @ weekends .good job guys & girls great manager too

Not the same owner now called Wimbourne pig. Not as good yet good location. We were upstairs that…read morewas very noisy due to speakers and plastered walls. Food good but hostess knew little about gins available or beer on tap. In transition I suppose. Across the road lively pub with real ale to drown beer sorrows

Been to the Tickled Pig on a number of occasions for both business and pleasure…read more Highly recommend, worth a try!!

We had a really nice cozy meal here. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. The food was…read moreserved nice and hot - plates warmed and everything. We ordered the fish pie, baked black cod, and vegetable tagliatelle and it was all very delicious. Definitely recommend for a local British pub experience!

By far the most amazing place I've stayed in the UK, the staff is amazing. The manager Johnny was…read morefriendly and extremely helpful. Two servers really helped us out throughout our two night stay, Archie (who had only started a day before we came in) was great, very sweet and an excellent server. Also Bryony was excellent, she's a wonderful server with an awesome personality. The food was amazing, the fish and chips was by far the best I've ever had, and I work at a seafood restaurant!! Rooms are small but very cozy and they make you feel at home. Pub offers a lot as well, the manager has an extensive knowledge of drinks and what goes well with what. Definitely stay here if you're passing through Newbury or you're headed to Highclere Castle, it's only a ten minute cab ride up to the castle.

Stayed here for a few nights during a holliday. Great service, excellent breakfast, good food, nice…read morewine. Friendly staff / owner, working hard to make things even better. Good value for money.

What a wonderful dinner! We were on our way back to London and needed to stop for a quick bite and…read morehappened upon this through Yelp. We had wonderful food and service in a lovely setting. We had a delicious mushroom soup with mains consisting of rib eye and salmon, both well cooked. Great wine choices and the bread was was soft and tasty. Couldn't resist dessert of the apple-rhubarb crumble with custard, which was a delight. All in all, it was a wonderful evening that almost made us think about staying there the next time we were nearby.

The Bell & Crown is a historic pub in the little village of Zeals. It has an expansive interior,…read morealthough the walls are painted a very dark colour which makes the main bar area feel a little claustrophobic. (Yes, as another review states, candles in the middle of the day are a feature). Fortunately there is a another eating area which is brighter, and a large covered eating area outside, if atmospheric gloom isn't your thing. The menu is a notch or three above average pub food; my friend had calves' liver with spring greens and mash, and I had a vegetarian sourdough pizza with a side salad of rocker with dressed shallots and grated pecorino cheese. Both were really excellent - my pizza had a deep umami flavour and is one of the best I've eaten. That said, you pay accordingly: the two mains, side salad, with a beer and water, and 12.5% service, came to just shy of £58. Service was very attentive, if rather serious. By the time we left the place was packed with families and couples. So, a good choice for a special meal, but it might be bit too restaurant-priced for some.

My wife and I were in North Dorset to visit friends. After taking a lovely walk in the forest at…read moreKing Alfred's Tower we drove back to the Inn where we were staying. On the way back we drove through Zeals. There it was, on the left along the A303. It looked charming like so many English pubs do. We went in and took a long look at the menu. Five minutes later, we were back on the road...with reservations for two at 6:45 pm. There is plenty of outdoor seating but we chose to be indoors. We were met by a very welcoming staff. Everyone was so friendly. Our server, Josh, had seated us by the window in minutes. He was very helpful and attentive throughout our dinner. The wine list was varied. There were several beers on tap. My wife chose the liver, cabbage and mashed potatoes. She loved it. I selected the Roast Duck with kale, mashies, sautéed onions and cavalo nero. I thought it was terrific. The decor was an interesting mix of contemporary art, antique prints and old photographs. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in this cozy country Inn.