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.

From the owner: Family run country inn serving traditional home cooked food using locally sourced ingredients.A…read moreselection of local ales and ciders. A wide selection of spirits, wines and soft drinks. En suite accommodation. Motor homes welcome with electric hook up available.

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.

The White Horse was recommended to my husband and I from our Air BnB host in Durweston. It was only…read morea short 15 minute walk to the place, and we were incredibly pleased with our experience. In fact, of all of the pubs that we visited during our week in Great Britain, this was truly our favorite. The bartenders, Mandy and Zoe were kind, friendly and made an effort to make us feel welcome in their place. We both ordered the Chicken in tomato/onion sauce topped with bacon and sides of veggies and it was delicious. For dessert we shared a special raspberry/sponge tart that Mandy recommended to us, and it was hands down spectacular. In addition to the warm atmosphere and good music, I felt the the locals here really went out of their way to get to know us. I could not have asked for a better experience for dinner/drinks and I would highly recommend this pub to anyone in the area. The delicious food, perfectly poured drinks and top notch customer service was a highlight of our trip to Dorset and Britain.

The Bull Inn is quite unique in that it is loved by locals and visitors alike…read more The pub is a 17th century country pub with one of the best gardens for miles. Food is renowned and is available in the restaurant, bar or garden. Like many who regularly eat and drink at the Bull I always return knowing that I will never be disappointed. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6joAD4no8

I just stayed here for a wedding. Decent sized parking area with a very nice garden. Beautiful…read moreplace. It was very welcoming and clean with all new bathrooms with cozy robes, complimentary beer, fizzy water, biscuits, and we enjoyed some great food. Breakfast was included. Also very dog friendly! They provided a dog bed for the family dog. Oh and very lovely beer brewed on side! Will be back for sure!

An absolute gem of a pub in one of Devon's prettiest, most tucked away coastal villages. The…read moreMason's Arms is, quite simply, a fantastic place in every sense of the word. I've stopped off for a snack or a quick drink a couple of times, and it's always really impressed me, and the lunch my parents and I had recently ranks as one of the best pub dinners the Andrews family can remember. Their crab sandwiches were fresh, as were the fish in their delicious creamy leek fish stew, while the ploughmans was huge. Desserts of chocolate and pecan brownie and banana fritters with toffee sauce were gobbled up. Ok, it's not cheap for a Devon pub, but the food is worth every penny - there was hardly anything on the menu I didn't want to scoff down. The pub itself is a charming sprawl of wooden rooms, and a small seating area out the front. It's homely and although the staff run a slick operation, they're still friendly and helpful. The pub was recently taken over by St Austell Brewery, so there's a good range of their beers, plus a couple of guest ales. This includes one local beer brewed in Branscombe. It's quaint, delicious, comfy and sits in one of the most stunning areas of the Devon coast. It is, quite simply, a perfect pub.

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

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.

A lovely local pub in Winterbourne Down…read more This has been my family's local pub for around 20 years and it hasn't changed one bit. It's still as charming, still has the same locals, still the same landlord and, I think, still the same roaring log fire. The Cross Hands doesn't do food, but it does do lots of guest ciders, ales and a brilliant atmosphere. The landlord and landlady (Pete and Lesley) are great (Pete is the spitting image of Peter Stringfellow - with open shirt and hairy chest) and make you feel like part of the furniture - which can make leaving quite difficult at times! Friday nights are good fun. Typical local pub style. A bit of cheese on the jukebox and a good mix of young'ens and old'ens to keep it interesting from one end of the pub to the other. But the best thing about this pub isn't its huge back garden. It isn't the fact you can use one of their massive BBQ's and bring your own meat/food. It isn't even the regular events they hold in the summer with live bands and cider in boxes. The best thing about the Cross Hands is the pub dog. A beautiful Staffordshire Bull terrier who has the gentlest demeanour and wonderful personality. She'll pin her belly to the ground and wiggle her way over to say hello. All the while snorting like a little pig. She has her own arm chair and sits with the locals who play cards on the big round table from 4pm every day. This is a lovely little boozer that has a huge garden for the summer and wonderful warm log fire for the winter. As it is out of town, you can knock 40-80p off the price of pint. A must if you're in the area.

They dont do food here mate ! But you can bring your own and cook it up on one of the complimentry…read morefree bbqs ! This place has tons of character and a great choice of beers ciders and ales all at a very reasonable price. There is a beautiful big garden out back or benches out front if you fancy just sitting and watching the world drift by. Pete the barman is one of lifes winners always there with a warm welcome and a joke or two for you to enjoy. Stick a lepord print thong on him and marvel at the way he transform into Peter Stringfellow oh yeah ! All in all a class bozzer in the country.

Went there with my husband, baby, a friend and their dog. What a great place! Fully modernised!…read moreFantastic menu and the food is great! I had a sirloin steak with curly fries and salad! There is so much room and it is remarkably clean the baby could do a little bit of crawling exercise on a rug next to our table! They have tables and chairs outside in their garden next to the car park, however, as it was a cool September evening we decided to go inside and the dog had plenty of room to lay down. I was also very impressed with the toilet facilities. Very clean, newly tiled, beautiful mirrors on the wall. Look forward to going there again soon.

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.