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The Countryman Inn, Dorchester, ENG

The Countryman Inn

4.6
4.6
447 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive roadside pub located in the hamlet of East Knighton. Here at The Countryman Inn, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our Nine ensuite rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    01305 233970
  • Website
    https://www.countrymanpub.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    East Knighton, Dorchester, ENG DT2 8LL
  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Massive front and back car parks available
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Join us for our traditional three course (£30.95) or two course (£26.95) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, British lamb rump and proper sticky toffee pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit) photo

  • 3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for our traditional three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes alongside our turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25 per person.
    3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit) photo

  • New Year's Eve Set Menu - £65pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year in style with our three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £65pp (£10pp deposit) photo

Menu

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What 447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Value

  • Dorset

    Great for brunch

  • Dorset

    Child-friendly

  • Dorset

    Good for groups

  • Dorset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dorset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Countryman Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Their carvery is a crowd favorite, praised for its generous portions and value. While minor service delays occur during busy times, the welcoming environment and delicious menu make it a popular choice for families and gatherings.

447 Reviews

  1. Nicola

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening with a friend at the countryman. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. Well priced. Overall, a very good experience.

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  2. Lea

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food plentiful and well served. The staff are another level . They are Very friendly , happy and efficient .

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  3. Julie

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy eating here, they are always welcoming.

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  4. Patricia

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meeting up with friends pre Christmas. It was a nice occasion and we enjoyed it. Good variety of dishes to please everyone

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  5. Christine

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a lovely, leisurely brunch, good food, excellent service, everlasting tea coffee in warm surroundings. Highly recommended

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  6. Jan

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Table booked for 12 pm took a long time for anyone to come and take a drink order and another 40 mins before the drinks arrived, food was nice when it arrived, I think they were having technical issues with tills, I also had to tell them they had given me the wrong bill at the end of the meal, seemed very disorganised although the staff were very pleasant, not had a problem like this before at this pub so may have just been a bad day.

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  7. Sandy

    Brisbane

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are in England on a family holiday (in our home town) took our Father out to a roast carvery & it was probably the best carvery we’ve ever been to! The service was friendly & very helpful, the food fabulous!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for our anniversary meal and it was lovely, haven’t been for a while but it popped back into my head when we were thinking where to go. First visit for my husband he had the carvery which was plentiful and varied, well cooked and tasty (slightly irksome to have to pay extra for a Yorkshire pudding and pigs in blankets they should be included in a roast dinner) but it looked really nice. I didn’t want anything heavy so opted for the hand crumbed southern chicken with skin on fries, this was lovely, very tasty and freshly made (could have used a small salad garnish or cabbage slaw) but still nice. I had the cherry sundae for dessert and my husband had the crumble both very nice. Nice ambience, plenty of seating and friendly staff. I would recommend and we will return.

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  9. Peter

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue. Ambience great. Staff great, food great , parking great, prices goid. Definitely visiting again

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  10. Leif

    Dorset

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service nice atmosphere. Fire alarm went off but think that was a kid playing around but the staff dealt with it well.

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The Countryman Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 447 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Countryman Inn

East Knighton, Dorchester, ENG DT2 8LL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:30–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Massive front and back car parks available
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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