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The Old Inn, Wimborne,

The Old Inn

4.7
4.7
2886 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt. Situated close to the historic town of Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn is the perfect destination when you fancy a homemade, traditional pub meal. With real fires, a beautiful garden and fantastic service, this pub is definitely worth a visit. We have worked hard to put together a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared at the Old Inn, from our Chicken Liver paté, to children’s chicken nuggets. We pride ourselves that all of our meals are traditionally cooked using largely locally sourced ingredients and our seasonal specials are definitely worth looking at too, as well as our delicious desserts! We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service and we can cater for all types of parties.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01202 883029
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Wimborne
  • Parking details
    Large Car park with plenty of spaces
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 2,886 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambience

  • Dorset

    Good for business meals

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Good for groups

  • Dorset

    Healthy

  • Dorset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dorset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dorset

    Good for special occasions

  • Dorset

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dorset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Inn offers a charming dining experience in the beautiful Dorset countryside, known for its "exceptional" food and "outstanding" service. Guests praise the "wonderful" atmosphere and "friendly" staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions and family gatherings. With a broad menu and both indoor and outdoor seating, it's a "favorite" for many locals and visitors alike.

2,886 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Dorset

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for pre Christmas family dinner. Staff were very accommodating and helpful. Great atmosphere, services and food with plenty of choice. Always our go to pub.

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  2. Gill

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and good sized portions. The pub was very busy but the wait wasn’t too bad at all. Serving staff were great. Thanks for a lovely meal!

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  3. Noel

    Dorset

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant from arrival to departure. Good service, good food, and good ambience. What more could one want.

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  4. Colin

    VIP

    Dorset

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere to suit different tastes. Rost turkey excellently cooked .

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  5. Tania

    Dorset

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely local cosy pub. Great service and atmosphere. Very Christmassy. Food good but vegetables could be more interesting. Just peas with pie. Always good vegetarian/vegan choices.

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  6. Keith

    Dorset

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best around, we’ve tried many and always go back to The Old Inn!

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  7. Helen

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is always a smiling friendly welcome from Connor and his team. We got the table we requested in the main restaurant and close to the warm woodburner. Great variety of food and drinks on offer for lunch and all reasonably priced. The Xmas trees were all sparkly giving a lovely festive atmosphere.

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  8. Alex

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday lunch at The Old Inn holt today was absolutely fantastic. Everything was perfect, from the decor, the staff the ambience and well, the food was incredible! Would highly recommend to everyone I know. Thank you for a spectacular afternoon and ret assured we will be returning

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  9. Paula

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much to Connor and all his team who made the whole evening very enjoyable . The food was amazing as always, and all the waiting staff were very attentive. Some of the ladies hadn't been to The Old Inn, Holt, before and said how much they really enjoyed it and hope to return soon :) Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and all the best for 2025. Love from the girls on reception at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood xx

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  10. Caron

    Dorset

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always lovely food and lots of choice, served by lovely cheerful staff despite being very busy. It’s always such a pleasure to visit and eat here and I would highly recommend.

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The Old Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 2886 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Old Inn

The Old Inn, Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7DJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Wimborne
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large Car park with plenty of spaces
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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