December 2023 by Janice Birt
Fantastic landlord! We only had some complementary roast potatoes ( which were delicious) as there was live entertainment on but the menu looked fantastic. It's now on our list to go and eat there.
October 2023 by Sarah Tarrant
Nestled within the heart of Dorset, this quiet pub provides quality food and an authentic English countryside experience. Bob is an exuberant and skilful host with a killer sense of humour, complementing the night as a whole. We will most definitely be back in this wonderful establishment?
October 2023 by Michelle Concannon
Fabulous home cooked food, the most delightful & friendly staff & landlord. Very cosy pub & dog friendly. A réal gem, glad we found it. Will definitely visit again when we're in the area ??
October 2023 by Kevin John
Lovely local country pub. Really friendly landlord and staff. Great food. A must vist.
October 2023 by Andy Storey
Very friendly Landlord, gave great service with very nice food.He had discovered it was my wife's birthday and made it very special.
September 2023 by Holly Jones
We were so pleased to find this pub within walking distance of our holiday cottage, and we went three times to eat there. There was a warm welcome, the owners (Bob and Jenny) were lovely, they couldn't have been nicer. The food was good, home cooked and interesting menu choices too. Beautiful gardens.Best to book if you want to eat there.All in all, a treat!Vegetarian options: Interesting veggie choices - liked the sweet potato chilli and the mushroom and brie wellington.Parking: About 12 spaces.
September 2023 by Indigo May Counselling
You can't buy a view like that, but if you nurse a drink you can appreciate it for a while. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. I haven't eaten there yet, but I know from chatting that the food is all home cooked.
September 2023 by Vivien W
Lovely traditional pub hidden away in the Dorset lanes. I enjoyed beautiful fish and chips with lovely crispy after. The garden has lovely views over the countryside.
September 2023 by Q6720PNnicholash
Welcoming landlord and friendly staff, nice beer garden, plenty of parking, lovely setting; food good, promptly served and nothing too much trouble. Narrow lanes to get there and check website as not always open?
September 2023 by nbristow25
We came here for lunch following a trip to the cider farm down the road and thoroughly enjoyed it. We sat outside in their beautiful garden enjoying the views and the flowers. The pub owner was very friendly and had a laugh with us. Our paninis were lovely and a very fair price. A fabulous find and we will certainly be returning when we next holiday in Dorset!
September 2023 by Angela M
We really enjoyed our visit and was one of the highlights of our trip when visiting Dorset. The service and food were fantastic and locally sourced, just wished we knew who the butcher was so we could buy some meat to take home with us! There is a lot of outdoor seating with a lovely view. We hope to come back again, thank you!
August 2023 by James Fitzmaurice
The highlight of our trip, this is a proper English pub with an eccentric and highly likable landlord who had a great sense of humour and excellent hospitality skills. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived, the food menu was varied and I can honestly say I think anything on offer would have been tasty. As it was I had the chicken and ham pie and my Wife the vegetarian curry pie which was followed up by a first rate Bread and Butter pudding with homemade custard. Everything was clearly homemade and made with passion, the waitress was very attentive and overall we look forward to returning in the future, maybe a couple of pints in the excellent garden with another tasty meal? Five stars for the Hare and Hounds and long may they prosper.
August 2023 by Paul Maxwell
We booked for a Sunday lunch while staying at Pineapple Farm Campsite. We sat outside enjoying fantastic views of the Dorset countryside although Bob had reserved us a table inside should we have wanted it. We sampled the beers before choosing, we ordered from the varied menu and enjoyed excellent home made food (curried vegetable pie and chips - fantastic, who knew?) I don't understand why it wasn't heaving with people. Our traditional country pubs need our support or we will just be left with with the bland, the faceless and the corporate. We will definitely be going back next time we visit the area.Vegetarian options: Half of our group were vegetarian and had plenty of choice.
August 2023 by Vivien Webster-Jones
Beautiful fish and chips with nice crispy batter!! Small welcoming pub tucked away in the countryside. Large peaceful garden with a great smell of sweet peas at the moment. Well worth a visit for freshly cooked hot food.Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian options - not an omelette in sight!
August 2023 by Dave H
Stayed about 1.5 miles away from this excellent pub, great beer, great food, friendly welcome , visited 3 times including 2 evening meals. What a wonderful pub. This really is what country pubs are all about and dog friendly too. If you are in the area or on holiday don't miss this gem of a pub.
