The Crown, Winterborne Stickland

Just been here for sunday lunch and absoloutly loved it!!

A proper country pub, with excellent food and excellent beer. I had Roast beef and my wife had the belly pork, both of the dishes were spot on, prices were realistic and atmosphere was smashing.

Will deffinatly be returning here, sooner rather than later, even if it is a bit of a drive.

9/10

15 Nov 2009 16:58

Drovers Inn, Gussage all Saints

Been visiting the Drovers for the past year, and can�t speak badly off it.

From the moment you pull up in the car park with its beautiful orchard and wild animals meeting and greeting you, and the well kept vegetable patches, were the chef picks there produce from, and uses on the menu. The pub itself inside its buzzing with character, front of house is spot on, always greeted with a fantastic welcome and service is second to none. As a beer man myself I can say there is not a better pint in the area, 5 choices of real ales, 4 ringwoods and one guest ale, which recently was the "hobgoblin" which I enjoyed tremendously. The beer is very well kept, and all staff are very knowledgeable. The menu is changed with regards to the season and the specials board seems to change daily, the food is FANTASTIC, really good value and you are sure to get hit with flavour, you are always sure to find game on the specials board, from pheasant to rabbit, or pigeon to Venison, which pleases me.

I saw below someone criticising the hot rocks, but I urge you to try them, because they are fantastic, I go for the steak on the rock, as it�s always delightful, but I saw on the new menu, there were other interesting items on there such as swordfish and pri pri pork, must try that soon. The menu itself is very readable, and there is always something different I want to try, you can tell the chef is using the freshest ingredients, and its cooked respectfully.

Overall I think this pub is brilliant and must be supported. The weekends get very busy so make sure you book though! my rating is 9/10

15 Nov 2009 16:54