Ilchester Arms, Abbotsbury

A group of 8 of us ladies visited at the weekend - a reasonably large group but not massive (and we were well behaved!). We had a very disappointing experience. Our food was brought to the table a bit at a time and there was no apology or explanation and no smiling either. First two plates of lamb were delivered (but no veg), then quite a bit of time later, two more meals were brought out (including one with fries), then later one more was brought out (but no fries that had been ordered even though these must have been cooked at the same time as the other order), meanwhile the original two people were still waiting for their veg and so on and so on. It must have taken 15-20 minutes before all the dishes were eventually served. I've never experienced anything like it. The food was excellent but because of the above we will not be returning.

14 Mar 2016 17:24

The Anchor, Seatown

Visited at the weekend and pleased to find the ladies is now a pleasant place to go to now! However, prices seem to climb and climb and one of the bar staff was particularly unfriendly. The crab sandwich was served in an unappetising roll and tasted more of lemon than crab. The beer was fine but overall it wasn't the lovely experience I've had in the past. Perhaps a victim of it's own success?

14 Mar 2016 17:13

The West Bay, West Bay

Stopped for a beer and a crab sandwich at the weekend. Really friendly service, good (Palmers) beer and a lovely sandwich, all at sensible prices. Can't wait to visit again!

14 Mar 2016 17:08