Can't fault this place! Very pretty from the outside and quaint, on the inside. It's been nicely…read moredone up. Cosy and homey, there's plenty of seating to choose from. Lovely nooks and crannies with couches and more, and a nice patio for warmer weather. If you're looking for a traditional British pub, you've come to the right place. Reasonable prices too. There's a lovely bar with enough beers on tap to suit all palates and more in the fridge. As for the food, they have most of the pub favourites along with steaks and salads as well as some vegetarian options. The set menu is on from Mon-Thurs and is great value at £11.99 for two courses + £2 for three or for a steak meal. I couldn't fit it in, but dessert was full sized and delicious too. Some had a berry crumble or a melba panacotta. If you're in the area, this place is well worth a visit, it won't disappoint!

Incredible. Absolutely wonderful steak and sides, perfect pours on ales/beer/stout - and great…read moreservice by Kaya. The 4 members of our party were extremely impressed with all.

Nice location but really bad service. Expect to wait between 30-45 mins for your food particularly…read moreon a Sunday.

The food was excellent in the little pub in as close as "middle of nowhere" you can get in the…read moreSouth of England. Definitely get reservations for weekends.

I don't even know where to start with the cartwheel! It is one of those hidden gems you just can't…read morebelieve you have been missing out on prior to your visit! The staff go that extra mile to make you feel right at home! The food is just first class, the presentation really goes beyond what you would expect to find in any pub and the quality of food is exceptional! I would recommend the pork belly to anyone and believe me I am super fussy when it comes to pork ( I always end up thinking I could of done better myself at home) but their pork is to die for and very generous with the portions! The crackling just melts in your mouth and really sets the bar so high ( I haven't yet found better, even my own isn't as good!)

What a hidden gem of a pub, recently reopened after many years. It has been fully refurbished with…read moretouches of rustic wood and is a very comfortable, warm pub with a lively atmosphere, down a Dorset lane. All home cooked food, quickly prepared and brought to your table. There is a menu of light meals but more substantial offerings are on a blackboard above the bar, such as: roast pork with vegetables, Boeuf Bourguignon with vegetables or cauli/broccoli cheese crumble with/without new potatoes to name a few. There's also a special puddings menu. Delicious coffee is served with Pringle type mint chocolates. Prices are very reasonable. Upstairs is a complete surprise, with lots of comfy chairs and books to browse. This floor leads onto a large decked, roofed area which would be ideal in the summer of a leisurely evening drink. The loos are great too! Well behaved dogs allowed and are even given a few chews as a reward. Highly recommended.

This place has a great atmosphere, a mixture of modern and traditional. Everyone is welcoming…read more But the kicker is the food. It's absolutely fantastic. I had the Lamp Rump with Dauphinoise ... quite simply melt in the mouth. Followed by vanilla and white chocolate panna cotta... also melt in the mouth with a beautiful hazelnut crumb. Although this place isn't cheap for sure, I think the food is absolutely worth the money. It's about 20 miles from where I live but I will happily drive back here for lunch or dinner.

We were recomended to come here so we gave it a go. Lovely pub from the outside. Very pretty on the…read moreinside too. The dining area is very spacious. The staff was super friendly and service was good. Not rushed. The food was very very tasty. Portions are quite big so a main meal is probably enough. It looks like everything is homemade.....certainly the steak and ale pie! For an animal lover the best part is also to be greated by the pub cat Smokey: super friendly and full of cuddles

Of course you want to come here for a pint or a pot of tea after a blustery time at the castle…read more Lovely atmosphere and decent food, nice folks helping to get your food and drink to you. I'm glad we went.

Great country pub! We stayed for 2 nights above the pub in room 1. It was very clean and cozy. The…read morefood was amazing as well.

Since its re-opening as a freehouse, this pub/restaurant is the BEST place to eat in Dorset by a…read moremile. The food is excellent and the chefs are very accomodating. This is the only place i know I will get a consistantly good meal in the local area.

Even though I'm from the USA, I am no stranger to traveling in England. Our hosts on this trip…read moresuggested that the Ship Inn would be a great place for our farewell dinner as we were leaving the next day. What a wonderful choice! The staff was friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Wine list was though and the beers were both local and more. I understand that the Inn always served as a local pub but an admiral did it over a bit back. A quick count from the menu listed 7 starters, 9 desserts and over a dozen mains. The menu changes often. Our party ordered a Thai Massaman Curry, a Posh Fish Pie, Short Ribs and I had the Roasted Salmon Supreme. None of us were disappointed except that the evening had to end. After a cheese plate dessert, we had to leave. I thought the place was fantastic. It's popular, so call for reservations.