Ever walk into a bar in America with a big screen TV that was off? Yeah, me neither. Or an open…read morefire in the midst? Well, you got both in this wonderfully vintage pub in East Stour, Dorset, UK. You will adore the ambiance, fall in love and keep coming back for the food. And don't ask for a Pabst Blue Ribbon 'cause they ain't got no American gnat piss on tap. Just Ale, fine aged beautiful ale. This quaint pub has been going on since 1934. They do have rooms to let upstairs probably if you can't walk after so many ales, but we came for the food. We were the only ones in the place and sat at a table beside the fire. Complete menu offerings, from starters to enders. My partner and I ordered sides and mains and everything was outstanding, terrific. I was amazed. Seems to be only the proprietor and his wife designing and cooking these beautiful dishes. We ordered deep fried mushrooms which came with a small salad, prawn cocktail that came with buttered bread, chips (French fries), a delicate carrot and coriander soup with a small baguette and onion rings. And lots of ale. Food was delicious, everything was fresh, bakery fresh bread, coriander and carrot soup so flavorful---I can see the sweet wife grating the carrots for this traditional English soup. Dipping the fresh bread into the soup was the best. Such a beautiful experience, go with someone you love so you can share this unique experience.