The Countryman Inn

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   Shawn

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely been a consistently great venue, we have been there for a Sunday carvery, family meals and even a birthday meal. We have always been greeted and treated like a valued customer whilst enjoying some truly amazing food and at a great price too.
   

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   Wayne

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Sunday Roast. Set up as a carvery so you can help yourself, loved the Small/Regular/Large plate options and very good value. Excellent venue for a nice Sunday Roast.
   

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   Dominic

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Countryman Inn is an absolute gem and a must-visit if you’re in Dorset. In my opinion, they serve the best carvery in the county—the meat is always tender, the vegetables perfectly cooked. The quality and variety are exceptional, and it’s fantastic value for money. The staff are welcoming, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it’s clear that a lot of care goes into this place. Whether you’re local or just passing through, this place is well worth a visit. Highly recommended!
   

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   Sian

   Dorset

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant place to eat - came as a group of 3 and we chose fish and chips, steak pie and chicken schnitzel, followed by sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake. All of the food was fantastic - beautifully cooked and well presented. Staff were brilliant - we had some good banter going with the waiting staff. A really enjoyable evening, thanks so much! Will be back soon
   

   The Countryman InnResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Sian, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meals and had a great time with our staff. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Countryman Inn
   

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   Susan

   Hampshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely recommend, great meal and service so friendly & warm, nothing is too much. 5 ad, 1 toddler & a small dog. Justin & Ashley are great hosts and our waitress today 31/12/24 @ 1pm was amazing. Have been several times before on different days & times & always the same wonderful service. Both carvery and main menu strongly recommended. Can’t wait until our holiday home reopens in March ‘25 so we can visit again. Thank you for a great time xx
   

   The Countryman InnResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service warm and friendly. Justin, Ashley, and our entire team, including your waitress on New Year's Eve, will be delighted to hear your kind words. We're looking forward to welcoming you back in March when your holiday home reopens. Best wishes, The Countryman Inn Team
   

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   Verity

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really like this place, it's got a lovely atmosphere, warm and comfortable, it's dog friendly throughout which is great for us. The food is lovely, we didn't have the carvery but it looked amazing! The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming . We will definitely be back
   

   The Countryman InnResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Verity, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found it warm and comfortable. It's great to know that our dog-friendly policy suited you well. We're also pleased that you found the food lovely and appreciated the friendliness of our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Countryman Inn Team
   

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   John

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staying in the local area for a week, saw the sign for the countryman and decided to book a table for the carvey on Sunday. We turned up with our dog at 2.45pm and shown to our table. Ideal position in a corner with plenty of room for us and the dog to lay out. We both went for the carvery and I can tell you yhat you won't be disappointed, choice of 3 meats and help yourself to roasties and plenty of vegetables. Only £13.95 for the regular size, there is a small plate for children and a large plate for those with a real big appetite. Didn't have room for a pudding but a good selection at reasonable prices. Definitely going back during the week to try something from the daily menu. Very enjoyable visit.
   

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   Susan

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   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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   Terrence

   Dorset

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   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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    Dianne

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    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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