Which are the best country pubs near Wimborne. The pretty market town of Wimborne Minster isn’t short of amazing places to eat including restaurants, cafes, pubs serving roast dinners and afternoon tea. If you’re planning on travelling just outside of the town, you will find plenty more country pubs offering some traditional and also unique food and drink.
Barley Mow Inn
Long Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AH
The Barley Mow Inn is a typical old English country pub. There is plenty of outside seating including large secluded decking and grassed areas.
It’s an ideal safe place for children and families to enjoy the Summer sunshine whilst dining. The menu has a mix of oriental specialty dishes such as Thai Tapas, as well as more traditional British food.
If you like a traditional Ploughman’s lunch, you’ll find it on the menu here at lunch times. Or if you’re looking for something a little different, you can also fund tempting treats such as crispy lamb in plum sauce with noodles.
The Langton Arms
Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum DT11 8RX
With a large beer garden and play area, the Langton Arms is a great place to stop off in the country to enjoy an afternoon drink or meal.
Tempting menu items include a proper steak pie. Vegetarian options of baked aubergine or twice baked cheese souffle. As well as a selection of starters and homemade desserts of sticky toffee pudding, fruit crumble, chocolate brownie or ice cream.
The Old Inn
Holt Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DJ
The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the village of Holt. Situated close to Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn offers homemade, traditional pub meals.
Pizzas are also on the menu and are home made too in a fire oven. You can expect to find burgers, curries, salmon and steaks as well on the main menu which is served daily.
The Willett Arms
Located along the Castleman Trailway at the top of Wimborne, you’ll find a country pub with a large play area and plenty of outside seating. As well as traditional pub food, there is also a dedicated plant based vegan menu that’s available every day.
The menu changes with the seasons, but you can expect to find top-quality choices including premium grill dishes. Four-Bone Lamb Rack with chorizo, butternut squash and dauphinoise potatoes, Rotisserie Pork Belly or the sensational Dirty Cheeseburger.
Fox and Hounds Pub
Fox Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2EQ
The Fox and Hounds pub in Wimborne is located just outside the town off the Canford Bottom roundabout. The family and dog friendly pub has a large beer garden with play equipment, and is very popular with walkers.
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The pub is a Grade II listed building with a pretty thatched roof. Sitting next to the river Stour, and very close to the Castleman Trailway.
The choices are plentiful on each menu, with items such as traditional burgers, fish and chips, scampi and gammon. If you are looking for something a little different, the lunch time open sandwiches look very tempting as well.
The Old Thatch
285 Wimborne Rd W, Wimborne BH21 7NW
This country pub near Wimborne is a 17th century pub which sits right opposite historic Stapehill Abbey. It has been transformed into an elegant gastro pub, kitchen and country store.
You can expect to find traditional menu classics such as The Old Thatch burger. Made with a 28 day homemade beef burger in a toasted brioche. Topped with smoked streaky bacon, lettuce and cheddar. Served with skin-on-fries and slaw.
If you fancy steak, you’ll be pleased to know all steaks are 30 day aged and cooked to your liking. Served with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic Wild mushrooms, triple cooked chips, rocket parmesan salad, dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Lambs Green Inn
Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DN
Part of the Vintage Inn family, the Lambs Green Inn was once upon a time a farm. Now it’s a lovely country pub near Wimborne, serving country pub classics and seasonal dishes. This is also one of the many dog friendly pubs in Dorset, so why not pop along after a dog walk near Wimborne.
The Horns Inn, Colehill
Burts Hill, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AA
This country pub near Wimborne is known for selling award winning Badger ales. The pub has a large garden which is perfect for those warmer days. The specials board offers different daily deals according to the day of the week.
The Coventry Arms
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 3RH
The Coventry Arms is a 15th century pub situated just outside Wimborne. You can find local cask ales as well as a draft beer and cider and bottles.
On the food menus, you’ll discover classic pub grub including ham, egg and chips. There’s also light bites, sandwiches and a separate evening menu.