The Talbot - North Dorset

The restaurant is located in an attractive property with easy access and good parking. We had a pleasant stroll around the charming village. We stayed for just one night and found our room to be a bit cramped and warm, but it had good amenities. We enjoyed a reasonably priced meal in the evening, served by a very pleasant young lady. The breakfast in the morning was excellent, cooked and served by the friendly and efficient Steve.

A curious place not sure if its identity inside tables had white linen cloths over dark wood tables Very limited bar menu I think because it was a Monday We didn’t want to drive on so ordered something and chips (scampi I think) Sat in the outside courtyard slightly tatty again with a bit of identity crisis hippy, upcycled, garish flowers in pots, dogs bones on floor, unconcealed delivery baskets etc etc dirty laundry on floor on way to loos Food was hot and plentiful no garnish obviously straight from the freezer Curioser and curioser linen napkins and ‘silver’ napkin rings accompanied the plates The young lady serving was polite, helpful and well presented Would not return unless had no other choice

I was staying in the village and visited the pub a few times for drinks and meals. The staff were really friendly, the beer was good and the pub was nice enough inside and out. Foodwise there's not a lot of choice and what you get isn't going to blow you away but it's plentiful and reasonably priced. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there but it's more than good enough if you are in the village or passing by.

During our travels to Bournemouth, we decided to stop at this pub for lunch and were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful meal we had. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and tasted amazing.

Management and staff outstandingly friendly,place is spotless and dog friendly, the food is absolutely fabulous. Best pub food we have ever eaten Mark and Angela.