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The Old Inn, Wimborne,

The Old Inn

4.7
4.7
2921 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01202 883029
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Wimborne
  • Parking details
    Large Car park with plenty of spaces
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 2,921 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 Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Kid-friendly

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Healthy

  • Dorset

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dorset

    Great for fine wines

  • Dorset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dorset

    Great for scenic views

  • Dorset

    Good for special occasions

  • Dorset

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dorset

    Lively

  • Dorset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Inn delights with its "excellent food and service" and a "warm friendly atmosphere." Guests appreciate its "lovely country pub feel," complete with a cozy fire and friendly staff. While it can be "a little pricey," the "great variety of food and drinks" and "attentive service" make it highly recommended.

2,921 Reviews
  1. David

    Oxford

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food in a pleasant atmosphere, the Swordfish was excellent

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  2. Maria

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow ! We love the Old Inn …. It is a lovely setting, the staff are lovely and the food is amazing !!

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  3. Karen

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are very friendly! The food is always excellent! This is our favourite pub to visit for meals out !

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  4. Teresa

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & service was very good very much enjoyed the lunch.

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  5. Sarah

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Table of 9, 3 which children for a family birthday. We were let in early to put a few of our own decorations up with absolutely no trouble. Very busy there today and food coming out was a little slow however that was understandable and the only negative thing I can say and it didn't bother us as we're enjoying each other's company. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food arrived piping hot and presented lovely. Despite it being busy we were never felt to be pushed out and could take our time etc We will return and a few family members do go regularly.

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  6. Shirley

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table near to the fire and so glad we did! On such an awful night we thought the pub might be quiet but it quickly filled up, a testament to the reputation of the Old Inn. Seated very swiftly , menus and drinks arrived very quickly followed by our chosen dishes. I chose pate and pork breast, both excellent but left no room for a dessert! My partner had whitebait then salmon which he pronounced to be very good. Washed down with 0% Guinness and an excellent Chardonnay the evening was a great success. Not the cheapest place to dine, but if you’re looking for a restaurant with good atmosphere, service and tasty food, we highly recommend the Old Inn

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  7. Charles

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well done The Old Inn in accommodating us on a busy Sunday lunchtime. Great choice of food with gluten free options.

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  8. Hermione

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service . Really lovely country pub. Worth travelling to.

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  9. Laurence

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of us has quite complex dietary needs and so we have to go for the chicken. The Old Inn does the best we have ever found. The other dishes we have tried are very good too.

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  10. Ian

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Revisited for the 1st time in many years, lots of changes, all for the better. Very busy, always a good sign, but service and food very good. Will definitely go again

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The Old Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 2921 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Old Inn

The Old Inn, Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7DJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wimborne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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