The Countryman Inn

4.6

445 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

23:00

Booked 4 times today

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am–11:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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.
3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2024 only
Join us for our traditional three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes alongside our turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25 per person.
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.

What 445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dorset
Best Value
Dorset
Great for brunch
Dorset
Child-friendly
Dorset
Good for groups
Dorset
Great for outdoor dining
Dorset
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Countryman Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Their carvery is a crowd favorite, praised for its generous portions and value. While minor service delays occur during busy times, the welcoming environment and delicious menu make it a popular choice for families and gatherings.

445 Reviews

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Julie
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy eating here, they are always welcoming.
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Patricia
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meeting up with friends pre Christmas. It was a nice occasion and we enjoyed it. Good variety of dishes to please everyone
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Christine
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely, leisurely brunch, good food, excellent service, everlasting tea coffee in warm surroundings. Highly recommended
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Jan
Dorset
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Table booked for 12 pm took a long time for anyone to come and take a drink order and another 40 mins before the drinks arrived, food was nice when it arrived, I think they were having technical issues with tills, I also had to tell them they had given me the wrong bill at the end of the meal, seemed very disorganised although the staff were very pleasant, not had a problem like this before at this pub so may have just been a bad day.
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Sandy
Brisbane
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are in England on a family holiday (in our home town) took our Father out to a roast carvery & it was probably the best carvery we’ve ever been to! The service was friendly & very helpful, the food fabulous!
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for our anniversary meal and it was lovely, haven’t been for a while but it popped back into my head when we were thinking where to go. First visit for my husband he had the carvery which was plentiful and varied, well cooked and tasty (slightly irksome to have to pay extra for a Yorkshire pudding and pigs in blankets they should be included in a roast dinner) but it looked really nice. I didn’t want anything heavy so opted for the hand crumbed southern chicken with skin on fries, this was lovely, very tasty and freshly made (could have used a small salad garnish or cabbage slaw) but still nice. I had the cherry sundae for dessert and my husband had the crumble both very nice. Nice ambience, plenty of seating and friendly staff. I would recommend and we will return.
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Peter
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue. Ambience great. Staff great, food great , parking great, prices goid. Definitely visiting again
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Leif
Dorset
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service nice atmosphere. Fire alarm went off but think that was a kid playing around but the staff dealt with it well.
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trevor
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff good food great service easy parking
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Rosemary
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food was lovely and great value for money would definitely eat here again.
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The Countryman Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 445 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

23:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

East Knighton, Dorchester, ENG DT2 8LL

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Dorchester
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am–11:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.countrymanpub.co.uk/
Phone number
01305 233970

The Countryman Inn

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)

3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £65pp (£10pp deposit)

Menu

What 445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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