The Countryman Inn

4.5

451 Reviews

£25 and under

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 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.
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.
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.

What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Dorset
Best Value
Dorset
Child-friendly
Dorset
Good for groups
Dorset
Neighbourhood gem
Dorset
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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The Countryman Inn offers a "beautiful, spacious pub" experience with "super friendly and attentive" staff. The carvery is a standout, with vegan options available. While "excellent food and service" are frequently praised, some reviews mention slow service. Overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot with great atmosphere and value.

451 Reviews

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Fay
Essex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had to wait a minute or so to be seated. The pub looked cosy. We had the carvery roast. There was a good choice of meats, the potatoes didn’t seem freshly roasted. Veg was nice but if you can’t eat cheese there was not a massive choice. The service was ok. We waited a while to get the bill and ended up paying at the bar. The bill had two extra drinks added on which were not ours. Even when they took them off the bill was still wrong. I know this can happen but it felt a bit intentional. Please check your bill. I wouldn’t visit again.
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Bid
Dorset
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Steak pie was excellent. Service very friendly and helpful, but food took a long time to arrive( I do accept that Christmas week is a busy week so this was probably to be expected). As a long term vegetarian I was disappointed to have to select from vegan options, and I have never tasted anything quite as unpleasant as the plant life burger. Music was unpleasantly loud, so conversation was difficult, but that could have been just our table.
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Jane
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Warm friendly place, good food, good staff and dog friendly too.
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Jane
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and nice staff , dog friendly. Quick service.
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Nicola
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely evening with a friend at the countryman. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. Well priced. Overall, a very good experience.
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Lea
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food plentiful and well served. The staff are another level . They are Very friendly , happy and efficient .
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Julie
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
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 on 22 November 2024
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 on 21 November 2024
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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The Countryman Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 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)

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

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

Menu

What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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