The Poet Laureate in West Dorset

Under new ownership serving a good range of beers, wines and spirits together with an excellent varied menu. Nice peaceful location in Poundbury with comfortable seating inside and outside and capacity for large groups. Parking outside. You should ignore reviews more than 9 months old as it was different owners. It is better, like night and day better. Strongly recommend.

Excellent meal, asked for something that was not on the menu which was made for me. Nothing to much for them, gluten free meal for one of us. Dad 80 years Old has never had a burger before and loved it here. Asked for fish cooked for dog, no raised eye brows 100% from us all attentive staff and lovely atmosphere.Well done. Can't wait to come back next time we visit.

What a cracking local pub. We were a large crowd but Gemma the waitress was amazing. She was fantastic, kept the drink and food coming and us all happy. The food was good, hot and fresh.

A crowd of us pop in for coffee/lunch after our choir session on a regular basis. Staff are friendly & welcoming. Had the soup this week with lovely granary bread. Look forward to trying out the evening menu & carvery. Another great pub to add to the list.

We had our first Carvery experience today and thought that the everything was extremely well organised and planned like a military operation . Congratulations to all of the friendly and helpful staff . The food was plentiful and delicious . We will be back

Had great fish and chips on Friday only let down was mushy peas a little bit mushy more like a paste . Service was fantastic . Bar . Table will defo be going again . Not a bad pint of Guinness either

"We Popped in on a Sunday for the Amazing Carvery Meal..... Wasn't disappointed it was delicious!!! Very fresh with lots of flavour... And we Both had to have a cheeky little dessert to finish off...."FABULOUS! ...You Must Go.....

Went there for a 70th birthday... Great service. They were very accomodating with their menu. All round great day. Would happily go back there for drinks, food or just to socialise. A really friendly pub.

At last minute my partner booked us in for a carvery at 4pm. We were made to feel very welcome and the food was delicious. There was an atmosphere of warm satisfaction. I have now booked my 60th birthday lunch as I appreciate being welcomed by warm,friendly people.

On arrival we were seated and then told we would have to wait because the potatoes were not ready.We were having a carvery so when we were allowed to get up 40 minutes from arriveing .Quite frankly all I could say was how disappointed I was with the food.The roast potatoesWere not roasted the cabbage was cold and the serving of meat was lacking .Although I was expecting better it wasn't to be .My first visit to DorchesterDisappointed. .