The Barley Mow, Oakley

The rating for this pub is seriously out of date as it is weighted by poor previous landlords. The June 2013 is the only relevant one.

Current landlord is doing a great job turning this local pub back into a local pub. The atmosphere is now friendly and welcoming. Cask beers are well kept and there is always a couple of guest beers in addition to the usual (boring) Pride and Doom Bar.

Half of the pub is now a separate business, a Thai restaurant, which is an excellent addition to the village.

2 Sep 2013 22:55

The Swan, Sherborne St John

This pub has recently reopened after a refurb so the other posts are a bit outdated and redundant.

Partner and I visited last week (28 Aug 2013) I have lived 4 miles from this pub for 15 years and it was our first visit.

Its a bit too much of a restaurant for my taste. However the service was good, all of the staff were friendly and helpful. I usually struggle with 'pub grub' but here I had a good and interesting choice of meals.

The meals were excellent, good value and reasonably priced.

One gripe. I like real cider and only found that they had a choice of three on my way out!

2 Sep 2013 22:46

White Horse Inn, Rogate

We visited the White Horse late Sunday lunchtime - hungry grandson and two grandparents. We were given a warm welcome, seated at a comfortable table and although it is a local pub and not a restaurant were given table service.
I am not very good with traditional 'pub grub' and usually have to choose least worst. Not the case at the White Horse. Their menu is interesting and varied with good veggie options. Grandson chose a childs Sunday Lunch with a portion size that I would struggle to finish!
The Harveys Best was in excellent condition.
This is a find and we will be back

2 Sep 2013 22:34