The Rest and Welcome Inn, Dorchester

Well once again the Rest and Welcome has been taken over. Back in the day this was such a lovely and traditional pub. The new people seem to know how to run a pub, which is a start and have kept the atmosphere.
Close to the road, but the garden is perfect for a sunny day, relaxing and friendly.
Good choice of beers and food. We had a Sunday roast, the meat was superb. Unfortunately the vegetable portions were very small and the roast potatoes (3 pieces, equivalent to one potato) were minuscule, but tasted good.
For a Sunday lunch time the music was rather loud but I will be back for good local tradition and atmosphere...

24 Aug 2014 14:08

The Kings Arms Inn, Thornford

Lovely country village pub, a heart-warming welcome from the staff. A good selection of local beers available. The garden is pleasant with a view of the village and a recently added play area for children. The skittle alley is a lovely old building and regularly used. There is a nice food menu with a good range of choice at reasonable prices (takeaway too). The Sunday Lunch is often at a reduced rate and is good value (maybe slightly bigger portions, would be a good idea to ensure a return when full price).
The dreaded TV is long gone, thank goodness! The atmosphere in the pub is friendly, but something is missing..... It is such a shame that the beautiful old beams have been painted over and the d�cor is sparse, to give a more homely and traditional feel I think a bit of warmth is needed, maybe an open fire and some warmer colours injected into the bar area.
All in all this is a typical village pub, friendly and traditional with good food and drink at reasonable prices, definitely worth a drive to Thornford.

8 Jan 2012 15:48