The Poet Laureate - West Dorset

Visited with friends from Dorchester. This is their local. Lovely pub and great staff. Dog friendly (allowing partner in lol. Having visited twice and eaten both times food was great with a big choice. We will return and thank you to the Poet and Chilli for enhancing our stay.

Great Sunday lunch! Carvery was available in small, average and large basically 1, 2 or3 slices of meat) with as much tasty veg as you can fit on your plate. Today's meats were pork, beef and turkey. There was 7 veg options with yorkshires and stuffing. The staff were all friendly and made it a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff were happy to answer questions regarding food intolerances . We will definitely be returning next time we visit family in the area. I would advise pre booking a table. Thank you to you for a lovely afternoon.

Went to lunch with friends and the landlord was very helpful and jovial, the menu was very good and not overpriced, and the food was piping hot,

Not impressed I had hunters chicken. It was so tough it was inedible. They did not charge me when I complained. My daughter had cauliflower and broccoli cheese it was a mush of over cooked veg in a very watery sauce. It looked disgusting. Did mention it but the waiter said he had just eaten some and it was fine.

A super friendly pub, we had our dog with us so checked if ok to go in. The landlord couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. A super varied menu with reasonable prices , we had a lovely lunch , would definitely go back and recommend to friends etc- thank you