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I died and went to heaven! And there I was served the �TheStocksInn� Steak and Ale Pie�check out this friendly Wimborne Pub and its friendly Dorset folks. Been there several times, easily Wimborne�s best. Incredibly good hearty food, excellent beers and wines. What more could one ask. I�m having that Steak and Ale pie with me when they do eventually lay me to rest. Dave.
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visited the Stocks on Saturday 30 April 2011 for lunch with my husband, son and his wife. We all had very dissapointing meals, the meat pie for very dry and re-heated in the oven. The cajun chicken felt that it was pre-cooked and then reheated again very dry and tasteless. Overall I would rate the food 3 out of 10, and would not return as there are many other good pubs in dorset, and in my opinion this pub is over rated,
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I have eaten at this pub many times over the past decade and I have seen it improve beyond recognition in the last 18months. The food is excellent, well prepared and presented. The portions are more than adequate for even the largest appetite.
Last night we dropped in because we were passing, My son in law had decided he wanted to take photographs of the stars, that is another story.
We arrived at the same time as a party of 50 were rolling up for what looked like a Christmas party.
Despite the huge commitment that 50 people imposed the staff still managed to fit us in, making sure our drinks were topped up as required. The food arrived in a timely fashion and the young servers were efficient and friendly.
They knew their job and they knew the menu.
It was a very pleasant experience and one that I will repeat as often as possible
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This pub has gone down hill over the past 12 months or so. We have always tried to support local business, but I fear we have visited the Stocks for the last time. Our last visit, we were served our food by a waitress who not only took our order wrong, delivered the wrong food and actually overcharged us. Onto the food, well, my wife ate the Lemon Sole, which had not been cleaned properly and I could not believe it when the chef visited our table and argued that he had worked in a fish restaurant and flatfish often have their innards left in them. We paid and only afterwards we checked our bill and found that we had been overcharged.
From a drinks perspective, my wife ordered a white wine which was warm, although the Guinness that I had was really nice. Our 9 year old asked for Lemonade with no ice and the drink duly arrived full of ice.
I fear that this once popular pub will go the same way as the Barley Mow and the Rising SUn, both now closed. It was empty the last time we visited (22nd December 2009) and it was no better when I popped in tonight, probably for the last time
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Just returned very disappointed from a dinner here, a pub that has served us so well over the past few years. What went wrong tonight then? On every previous visit the food has been outstanding, the beer excellent and the service courteous and attentive. No problems with the service or the beer tonight, but the food was diabolical. Crab cakes that looked like they came from an Iceland freezer bag, a burger that was simply a pile of fried minced beef - no seasoning, no flavour, no shape. YUK! And the fish crumble had as much flavour as an insole and a similar texture. Was it the chef's night off? Come on Stocks, not good enough!
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I had my birthday lunch at The Stocks Inn last week, excellent food, very reasonable prices and friendly efficent service. This is one of the best pub meals I have had recently and I would recommend trying this pub over others, and even local restaurants, the food really was exceptional. I only wish it was summer time and I could have sat out in the beer garden!
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food was reasonable "ish"
Unfortunately waitress' could of been more curteous.
Drinks took too long to arrive,and wrong bottle of wine was delivered. Food described incorrectly and not offered choice of chips or veg.
Lights were turned off so at 9.50 on a Friday evening we were sat in the dark.
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A pub, once a regular haunt of mine, that seems little affected by the smoking ban. My visit was at the same time I always used to go, about 17:00. Same crowd at the bar, noisy and cheerful as ever. Like so many pubs it seems cleaner and lighter now.
Three real ales on, I had a couple of pints of the guest, Barnstormer by Bath Ales, which was in good condition and well to my taste. Unfortunately the old problem here of serving short pints seems to be back. Mine were topped up without argument, or apology.
I'm unable to comment on the food it was to early but in the past it has aways been somewhat better than run of the mill.
My rating? 6 thought it deserved a little better, nic full pints would have bumped it to 7.
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I have lived around Wimborne for many years and i agree with captain beeky, the pub has gone up and down a lot but i visited The Stocks early last year and have become a regular visitor since. The Food is of good quality and has the service to match. The beer is well kept and i enjoy sampling the Guest Beers which change frequently. I would recommend this pub to anyone wanting good value for money.
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dont bother going
i went to this pub to celebrate my friends 19th birthday, i presented legitimate ID (the new driving liscense) and the barman said it was fake, although had been drinking there 4 a couple of weeks
come into the present
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very smokey and very busy but it was the last day before the England Smoking legislation kicked in.
We didn't even stay here as it was over crowded.
I'm sure thats a sign of good food and drink, but noisy pubs arent my cup of tea.
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A group of 8 of us had a meal at the Stocks a few nights ago. The food was excellent as was the service ! They have an extensive menu of good food.
The beer was also most enjoyable (Ringwood Best !).
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I eat here regularly - Nice atmosphere - no kids screaming and running loose - great grub and clean cutlery (Take note- Dorset Soldier). I couldn't find anything here to gripe about, except that I don't live nearer to it. There's quiet music playing, friendly and smiling waitresses ....... just perfection.
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Mine host has now moved on. The change in atmosphere is evident and enriching.
anonymous - 14 Sep 2006 22:58 |
Nice pub with good beer - varied range reasonably priced , The menu is good. Mine host could radiate a little more pleasure - his attitude appears to be as cold as a grave diggers knee.
anonymous - 12 Sep 2006 00:53 |
