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The Countryman Inn, Dorchester, ENG

The Countryman Inn

4.5
4.5
455 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
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

  • 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

  • NYE Ticket Entry

    £15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    17:00
    NYE Ticket Entry

Menu

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What 455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Value

  • Dorset

    Child-friendly

  • Dorset

    Good for groups

  • Dorset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dorset

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Countryman Inn offers a "beautiful, spacious pub" experience with "super friendly and attentive" staff. The carvery is a standout, with vegan options available. While "excellent food and service" are frequently praised, some reviews mention slow service. Overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot with great atmosphere and value.

455 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous from greeting to coffee... Starters original... Love the bread with the salmon... Turkey mains amazing... The best pudding I ever had... Fruit cake and stilton... All the team were enthusiastic and in the spirit of Christmas... Thank you to all... We had a great time... X

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  2. Terrence

    Dorset

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Vegetables were under cooked and some were even raw. Suggest you serve Vegetables in dishes so customers can help them self's, serving on the plate is not good if you dont like a particular Vegetable. Pudding, serve Christmas pudding with an option of cream,custard or ice cream.

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  3. Dianne

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t fault the day.. Reception was lovely, food was excellent, the staff were so friendly, the overall experience was relaxed.. just right for the day.. We will be going again and would highly recommend..

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  4. Holly

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic festive menu. Everyone's food was delicious. We had a lot of young kids and babies on our table so it was fairly loud and chaotic, the staff were so accommodating and really made us feel comfortable.

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  5. Fay

    Essex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to wait a minute or so to be seated. The pub looked cosy. We had the carvery roast. There was a good choice of meats, the potatoes didn’t seem freshly roasted. Veg was nice but if you can’t eat cheese there was not a massive choice. The service was ok. We waited a while to get the bill and ended up paying at the bar. The bill had two extra drinks added on which were not ours. Even when they took them off the bill was still wrong. I know this can happen but it felt a bit intentional. Please check your bill. I wouldn’t visit again.

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  6. Bid

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak pie was excellent. Service very friendly and helpful, but food took a long time to arrive( I do accept that Christmas week is a busy week so this was probably to be expected). As a long term vegetarian I was disappointed to have to select from vegan options, and I have never tasted anything quite as unpleasant as the plant life burger. Music was unpleasantly loud, so conversation was difficult, but that could have been just our table.

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  7. Jane

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Warm friendly place, good food, good staff and dog friendly too.

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  8. Jane

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and nice staff , dog friendly. Quick service.

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  9. Nicola

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    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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  10. Lea

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    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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FAQs

The Countryman Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 455 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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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