Address: Lower Burton, Dorchester, DT2 7RZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +441305250445
Rating: 4.5
based on 229 reviews.
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Very impactful on entering, warm, friendly, & inviting."
"Lovely food, great atmosphere."
"Candles on the tables leant to a good atmosphere."
"The atmosphere inside the pub is great, being cosy and rustic - perfect for a date."
"Atmosphere was most pleasant not too busy or loud but full of laughter and gentle conversations."
"A really cozy pub, low ceilings and very traditional."
"A very warm welcoming environment. Rustic style pub on the inside."
Cons:
"The only downside for me was sitting in the (lovely) garden was somewhat spoilt by the smell of the private sewage system next door!"
"Was made to sit outside in a booth which the highchair could barely reach comfortably, even though there were tables inside."
"Sadly today l had a meal in your lovely pub which l considered to be very good but have had to spent this afternoon and probably tonight and tomorrow in bed."
"Disappointed with slow service despite pub being half empty."
"Cutlery was dumped on table with no allocation to each of our group and glasses were not collected."
"And now they won't let you have a tab if you eat outside, which is a huge betrayal of trust."
"Also, 'friendly atmosphere' they advertise, cannot be further from the truth, look I understand its a local pub, so everyone knows everyone, but being stared at CONSTANTLY by people while you eat is vastly uncomfortable."
Food Quality
Pros:
"We visited this eatery twice during our stay in Weymouth and both times the food was delicious."
"Great food! Never had a bad meal here."
"Food was excellent and generous portions."
"Good food, good beer, excellent staff."
"Food was excellent, as was the beer."
"We savored the Beer Battered cod and chips, which were absolutely delicious."
"The food is delicious, always presented nicely, it is served fast and hot."
Cons:
"Will try somewhere else for food when in the area."
"The lotus (speculos) cheese cake was awful. The cheese cake was all grainey.. I think defrosted. No flaveur."
"For pudding I had the sherry trifle and it was a bit of a let down. Not enough sherry in it and not much flavour."
"The presentation of the food was unfortunately not quite like the photos."
"The food looked good but was bland - we had pie of the day 'beef & mushroom' 5/10."
"Nice food, although my Eton mess was a little disappointing compared to others I have had."
"Half of the menu was sold out and the food we were served was bland and tasted tinned!"
Service
Pros:
"Everyone is happy and professional."
"Service was brilliant from the moment we arrived to being seated, taking orders and bringing out our food."
"Waiting staff were really good and prompt with taking the order and bringing drinks."
"Log fire, friendly greeting and good table service."
"The very friendly staff go out their way to check all is well, and make your experience a pleasant one."
"Staff were lovely and attentive."
"Service was so quick and so friendly, particularly Vinny who was so lovely."
Cons:
"The staff, bless them, try their best but they just aren't trained very well."
"Rude and arrogant staff - Called in to have a drink and maybe food but was greeted by a rude lady."
"Eventually, after over 3/4 of an hour, whilst the pub was significantly quieter, we had to interrupt some of the servers having a conversation to ask for the bill."
"Waiting staff didn't check on the table we had to get their attention would not have minded but they were not busy, standing around talking!"
"Unfortunately, the service was impersonal though functional."
"Not very helpful when making a last minute booking."
"Service was very slow and confusing."
Value
Pros:
"Prices were reasonable and lovely drink selection."
"Amazing food at reasonable prices."
"Average £20 per person including drinks."
"The food is gorgeous and very well-priced."
"Good menu - reasonable prices."
"The quality and variety of food was spot on."
"The carvery was delicious with a good selection of veg."
Cons:
"However, I would say the price is a little on the steeper end and for us as a family, it has probably priced us out a little."
"Charged £50 more than cost of meal!!! - technical or human error????"
"We were a bit disappointed to be charged £1.50 for one extra scoop of ice cream on one of our puddings."
"Wouldn't rush back expensive not a great menu I had a carvery but have had better."
"Food and policies are very much out dated."
"Do you like microwaved food at an extortionate price with the after effects of many trips to the loo? If so the Sun Inn's for you!"
"No wonder pubs are going out of business when they can't get polite staff."