The Old Thatch in East Dorset

I rarely write reviews but had probably one of the best Sunday Roasts at the old thatch. Such great atmosphere. Quaint country pub, friendly staff and excellent food. Bit of a drive for us but will go out of our way to go back.

Gorgeous looking pub inside & out.Shame the experience and customer service doesn’t match.Great quality food (with the exception of my daughters fish goujons which was just a big ball of batter - fish must have slipped through the net), small portions, poor service (for which you get charged 10% of your order - which would have been larger if they had asked if we would like more drinks!).Better places around so won’t be rushing back.

Really disappointed with the service here. Our hostess seemed to disappear on her break, which is fine, but nobody then took over meaning we were sat for a huge amount of time unattended and two very restless children. The children's meal consisted of largely batter and little else. They add a 10% service charge themselves which is so rude and then put you on the spot to keep it on the tab. We won't be returning. A birthday meal ruined. Money is tight for everyone at the moment , and they charge a small fortune, so feel cheated we wasted ours here.

Lunch today was superb. Our roast dinner was so tasty. The staff are so helpful and attentive. We had a guest with us who has lots of allergies, the whole team /staff could not have done more to ensure her safety. Will be back very soon.

A truly great place and for some un known reason took me ages to discover, staff are friendly, we requested a table by the fire which we got and the beer selection is excellent including Offshore (mind you when they have it ) good for gluten free and there are some good options on the menu.

Food was nice and the atmosphere was good. Lovely pub. Wasn’t happy with the 10% service charge. We’re not in London. Yes I know you can refuse to pay it but why make a scene? I would rather tip the staff directly. This will definitely put me off going back!

Family dinner tonight with a poor menu with very little choice. We all had burgers which were disgusting and very dry and cost over £16 each. Plates were cleared because we had the dog with us. Pub was nice but food not.

Very sad to visit your lovely establishment.I have been to you many times in the past for dinner and found it to be very acceptable with a good atmosphere.Visited for lunch and tried a couple of starters with a bread board for a snackThis was a suprise to me Stale dry Bread. 5 small pieces of Squid for £7 A small Terrine All very poor quality and 2 Small beers £30Very poor quality in a lovely place .

Lovely food & good service, but it’s uncomfortably cold in there, away from the main bar.They have an open fire in the bar area, but if you are seated there you go home stinking of wood burn.The toilet area is freezing

Booked ahead for a large group Sunday lunch. Accommodating on telephone and large table set up under canvass on arrival. Great food and choice for adults and children. Lamb roast was incredibly well flavoured and copious! Chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding was a treat. Attentive and lovely staff, nothing too much trouble. Great children's area and fantastic forward thinking using woodland area for future children's play. Well done.