The White Horse, Stourpaine in North Dorset

For various reasons we haven’t eaten out much this year, so it’s a long time since we visited the White Horse. We won’t be leaving it so long next time, as we had a lovely festive lunch there yesterday. The pub, as usual at Christmas, was nicely decorated, with its amazing bottle tree, wish I’d got a photo! Colonel Waffle had a mushroom starter & I had spicy parsnip soup, both delicious. My main course was salmon in a sumptuous sauce, Colin had turkey with all the trimmings. The plentiful vegetables (roast & new potatoes, sprouts, broccoli, carrots & peas) were perfectly cooked. For dessert, Colin had a chocolate torte & I had something called ‘lemon berry delice’ which was one of the nicest desserts I’ve ever had. It was a bit like a cheesecake, but better! There was also coffee & mince pies. The service was as good as ever, because the staff are lovely. The atmosphere in the pub was good, too, even though not all diners were having Christmas lunch. We’ll be back!

A large group of us were at The White Horse today for our clubs Christmas lunch, it was a very busy lunch time, but our group, who had various meals off the normal menu, were served with piping hot food, promptly and proficiently. The Chef, Waiting and bar staff should all be mentioned, making a lovely atmosphere for our meeting. Thank you ALL. .

We were recommended this pub by a neighbour and visited today for Lunch. It was lovely, the food was amazing and not too expensive, the staff were so attentive and nice. We specifically chose it because they had a steak and ale pudding (I am not keen so we don't cook it at home) and my husband loved it, good chunks of meat and lovely sides. I had something from the specials board, battered seafood, which was really well done. We will return, it was a good experience. Thank you to all the staff at White Horse Inn. We didn't mention it but it was our 13th Wedding anniversary today, we like to keep things low key and this was perfect for us.

We travelled down from Kent and booked for dinner at The White Horse as we have done previously. We phoned to say we’d be a little late as M25 was horrendous, road works, etc. When we arrived the staff were amazing and looked after us with 5 star treatment, even though they were very busy with band playing and full restaurant. The landlord also came and made himself known to us, it was just a superb evening. Thank you to everyone, we were very grateful after a long journey.

Excellent traditional pub with tasty and well priced food. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout, especially with the two children in our group. Would highly recommend the steak and ale pudding! Will defiantly be back if we are staying in the area again.

Staying nearby but came here twice because the food and atmosphere was so good. Very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. We had seafood including the crab but for me the standout dish was the steak and ale pudding OMG I could have eaten that seven days a week!

Fantastic pub to drop into after a walk up Hod Hill. Been here several times and it never disappoints. This time we went for the vegetable platter to share and enjoyed every mouthful! Dog friendly both inside and out. Two seating areas outside, one at the front and one round the back which is a small covered courtyard. Would recommend and will be back.

Lovely buzzy atmosphere as we arrived. All four of us had the Sunday roast option which were delicious, very generous, and served on piping hot plates - which is an absolute must for me. Desserts also delicious and lovely to see different things from the norm on the menu. Service was friendly and very efficient. Highly recommend.

I have visited this wonderful pub on a number of Sunday evenings throughout the Summer. The management of the pub are so community spirited and have promoted 10 Brass Band entertainment concerts throughout the summer. On Sunday 1st September they had the awards night and presented an array of trophies and prizes. The pub was packed inside and out and they even provided a buffet for all those who attended. The White Hart is a fantastic community pub, friendly and well run and even has a shop!

Great food, great friendly service, lovely place. Had a family meal on a Saturday night, and everyone really enjoyed the food, will definitely be back!

We were on holiday in Dorset, as were our sister and brother in law (in Wiltshire), so we thought we’d meet up for lunch. We found the White Horse Inn on line and it was the perfect location for us. As it turned out, it was a really lovely pub. The food was great and the pub has a really nice ambience. The staff were lovely, enthusiastic and really seemed to care. Communication when arranging (and amending) our booking was efficient. We loved it!

The White horse was recommended to us by the owner of the cottage we were staying in. Absolutely fabulous food, really friendly staff and interesting military memorabilia in part of the restaurant too. We couldn't fault any aspect of our experience. Highly recommend the steak and ale pudding, at least one person on every table had ordered it!

This pub/restaurant serves excellent food with lovely staff and a great atmosphere. We have eaten here several times are are never disappointed.

Popped in for lunch. The tomato soup was ok but quite vinegary, the country pate was nice but a very small portion at £8.50 had to send the toast back as it was burnt, but a lovely fresh side salad. We both had the hunters chicken I piece of chicken swimming in a watery tomato sauce with 2 slices of mushrooms and a piece of smoked back bacon plonked on the top. There were 4 pieces of broccoli 1 hardly cooked the other 3 very over cooked and soggy, carrots had no flavour at all you could have been eating anything, potatoes were going brown in the middle as they had been heated to many times. We took the majority of it home for the dog. The cleanliness of the staff is another thing, making a fuss of the dogs faces feeding them biscuits then wiping there hands in their apron without cleaning there hands before serving other peoples food and placing cutlery on the table. And to top it all we both had DIarrhoea the next morning. We will never be going back.

Myself and my wife went for an evening meal last night. The food was lovely, hearty portions, great friendly efficient service. Highly recommended 🙂👍

We visited the White Horse for fathers day after going several times before and as always the staff and service were outstanding. We visit from out the area just to have a guaranteed good experience. Food is always brilliant, fresh and big portions. We had roast dinners and a pudding each and they never disappoint. We have an energetic toddler and felt very comfortable being here with him, the staff and locals are really friendly and the live music later on in the afternoon was the cherry on the cake! 10/10 recommend

This was our second visit, the last was some years ago. This was a regular(ish) get-together with two other couples. Unfortunately, our last was something of a disaster. I picked the White Horse on the basis of a very enjoyable meal last time and some good reviews on TripAdvisor. Out of the six of us, we chose five different main courses, all of which were thoroughly enjoyable. Only three of us had dessert, which were also excellent. The service was prompt and friendly. Everything we could have hoped for. I would thoroughly recommend the White Horse at Stourpaine.

Our favourite pub in Dorset, scratch that our favourite pub full stop. Great food, an excellent Guinness, friendly staff, friendly regulars and extremely accommodating owners. We first visited the White Horse two years ago when visiting Dorset from London. We absolutely loved it and were made to feel so welcome and at home that we went every day of our trip, despite not actually staying in Stourpaine. We were desperate to visit again so we went last week taking along my in-laws. Despite two years having passed, we were welcomed back as if we were regulars/family. My in-laws are from Portugal and were (pleasantly) shocked at the level of hospitality and kindness from both staff and the owners. Definitely not leaving it two years next time, we’ll be back ASAP!!

Arrived just before 2 happy we just made it in time for lunch ordered quickly as we were grateful they would feed us what we had was very nice but the portion size a bit on the small size 7 bits of scampi a bit mean!

We had a meet up of two families and a few friends for the celebration of my best friend’s life, who sadly died in Jan 21. Chris & Ali surpassed themselves, with the most impressively artistic & delicious buffet. The staff were excellent, and what could have been a very sad occasion was made so much more upbeat, thanks to everyone at The White Horse

Lovely place, very family friendly and welcoming of children and babies. Excellent service all round from all staff, nothing was too much trouble and all were friendly and approachable. Food was simple but absolutely delicious, superb chips and very fresh tasting. Simplified menu on a Thursday was more than adequate! Wish we'd found this earlier in our holiday as we would definitely have returned again!

We’d planned at stop at Edie-Mae’s but it was closed, the pub found us a table outside despite being fully booked and the food was great. Kids menu worked for our youngest and Grandma enjoyed the vegan three bean chili. The rest of us had traditional pub grub made with high quality ingredients and cooked really well.

Really impressed. We were driving by and wanting some food pretty quickly as I wasn’t feeling well. The staff were really accommodating, the food was excellent l, staff friendly and the atmosphere relaxed. Thank you!Oh and my husband had his beer in a glass with a handle. Extremely impressed

We stopped off for lunch by chance, the staff were very friendly and the food was lovely, they brought water and biscuits for the dog. But the best bit was the chips, I don’t like many chips but theirs was the best ever.

I booked a table for myself and a friend and requested an outdoor table in the shade because of the heatwave. What we got was perfect - there was even a rare breeze. From a good start, everything just got better: wonderfully friendly and efficient service, good beer and terrific food. I had eaten here on several previous occasions and it was always excellent but this was outstanding. I shall definitely return soon.

Having stayed locally in Durweston for 2 weeks, had to tryThe local and we were not disappointed. Staff absolutely priceless, food sublime at very reasonable prices.Absolutely spotless in every direction, a credit to the owners and staff members. We will definitely recommend this inn to all of our friends.Thankyou all for making our stay welcome.Kindest regards.Gary and Kay

We were on route home from Weymouth.What a find !The front of house staff were friendly and super efficient.The food was delicious .My husband said the steak ale pie was lovely best hed ever had. We shared the cheese board which was plenty for 2.All in all it was best pub food we had had in a long time. we will definitely call again .And as previously mentioned toilets spotless whichis a bonus Thank you you deserve to do well.

We ate here on two occasions during early June. We called at short notice expecting to be turned away, but they found us a table and really looked after our young family. Food was freshly cooked and of a very good standard. Best of all there was no dreadful app to deal with.Thank you!

Stayed in Blandford for a few nights and visited the white horse on the Saturday, had a fabulous meal and the staff were very warm and friendly, the football was on so they were busy but could not fault the service, we enjoyed it so much we went back on the Sunday evening and had the same amazing service, we will be returning

Excellent service, staff beyond helpful and delicious food. The place was so delightful and quaint. Wished we lived closer to visit more often

We have been travelling around dorset for 8 days and this is without doubt the friendliest pub we have visited. We called in for a pint and some lunch after walking around nearby Hod Hill. The welcome was warm and friendly and the service was excellent. Even though we were a bit close to the 2pm cut off for food it wasn't an issue, the ploughman's lunch was enormous (enough for the ploughman and his horse) and the beer was good. Only issue was that I was driving otherwise we might have stayed longer. Highly recommended.

We had a superb lunchtime meal here. The food was excellent and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The staff were professional and . And friendly. The Covid rules in place were excellent. The prices were very realistic and the quality and quantity were superb. Well done to all.

What brilliant pub, we went for drinks during a walk and were given two plates of chips and cheese plus a plate of fresh bread and butter for nine of us.

The service was impeccable. The team were very conscientious, friendly and hospitable from start to finish. I often find it difficult to visit places with a young baby, but we felt comfortable and well looked after. My son even had a full tour of the premises by the landlord himself!The food was superb and brilliant value for money too. The portion sizes were spot-on. My brother normally eats a lot more than me and cannot be a tough one to feed sometimes but even he was full and very satisfied. ​You certainly won't be leaving this place feeling hungry!​I had never been to a restaurant where I Ioved the baby-changing facility! I usually carry extra wet-wipes and a spare foldable changing mat to go over the top of the changing table in restaurants because they are normally filthy. The White Horse has a pristine baby changing room that is clean and warm (with its own little radiator) with thoughtful touches tucked away for some us more forgetful mothers.I would highly recommend the selection of delicious homemade cakes and sweets that are available at the village shop every day too. They are perfect with a cup of coffee on a rainy day.Overall, the White Horse is a superb restaurant/ pub and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Visited the White Horse Inn during our short break to Dorset last month. We stayed in Durweston, which is about a 30 minute walk from the White Horse Inn and every day we went to this pub. The owners were amazing and made us feel incredibly welcome over the 4 days we were there. Apart from the owners and their very friendly staff, they serve excellent food, fantastic local ales, and boast an impressive British military hat collection. Finally, if you're lucky, you may get to see some of the locals stopping by with their steam engines for a pint.

We booked a meal with friends on xmas eve . Food and service was amazing .Nothing was too much trouble for the staff .A pub with true charm ,a gem worth visiting even for just a scotch egg which is the best i have ever had

Lived in Blandford for 6 years and (sadly) I hadn't been to this pub before. Nice bike ride along the trailway today with my Son, so popped in to get some lunch. Place was very busy, but we were offered a table in the bar by the fire, which was perfect as it has such a lovely atmosphere. Lunch was great, I had the ham and mustard sandwich with my son having ham egg and chips from the child's menu. Both were very nice with my Son's lunch being huge; lovely thick gammon-type ham. Very reasonably priced and it took me back to growing up in Marnhull (north Dorset) - just had that sort of lovely local bustling atmosphere with a couple of local characters also near the bar just having a drink. Staff were very friendly and attentive and, even though it was busy, our wait was short. Great value. Will be back post lockdown to try the roasts. Thank you

Visited this lovely little pub on a Friday night in October. The service was excellent, our waiting staff were extremely polite and attentive. The Covid precautions were also well established and I felt comfortable for the entire stay. Unfortunately I found the food quite expensive for what it was. We ordered two starters at nearly £8 each for which we received three small breaded brie pieces, three very small 'crab cakes' and an awful lot of artfully arranged salad. My lasagne was delicious but served with one very thin slice of garlic baguette (its so cheap, go crazy and throw two on there!) and yet more generous lashings of arty salad. Enjoyed the night and would go back but maybe just for drinks.

What a great real pub, the covid rules are great and the team are very friendly. Great food and drink

Very friendly pub, staff very accomodating. Service fanatastic and the best meal we have ever had in a pub. A pub not to be missed if you are in the area. Prices very reasonable.

With out doubt the best pub food in years. It was so tasty and well cooked the staff were fantastic. You deserve all your good reviews

The White Horse Inn is a lovely little pub in Stourpaine, we particularly liked all the different hats which was really interesting. The meal itself was pleasant enough and the desserts were particularly good.

Managed to get a last minute booking and glad we chose to visit this great pub.We both had the steak and ale suet pudding which was delicious and so was the veg and potatoes all cooked to perfection and very good value .The staff were very friendly and chatty and look forward to our next visit soon

4 of us (2 couples, family group) had dinner here the August bank holiday weekend, staying nearby on a short break. The meal was excellent and my chef sister couldn't fault it. The choice of 'grown up' alcohol free drinks for the 2 of us who can't or don't drink alcohol - not just cola and juice - is amazing, the best we've ever seen. So they could have not only alcohol free beer, but wine or 'spirits' too. Waiting staff were attentive, kind and interested. We'd love to return here whenever in Dorset again, it's well worth travelling for. Thank you everyone at the White Horse.

Dropped in here for lunch with husband and dog after long walk over Hod Hill. Beautifully presented, cosy and COVID safe pub. Excellent service from very friendly staff, amazing food and generous portions. The staff were so welcoming and the service was super quick. We sat in the undercover terrace area out the back as it had started to rain and it was as beautifully presented as the rest of the pub. When our drinks were brought out to our table they also brought a small plate out with some dog treats on for our girl! Brilliant! Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends. Thank you!

Looking for a dog friendly place to have lunch and found this gem. Very clean and ‘Covid’ safe. Sat outside but can sit indoors even with dogs. Food was great. Dog water and biscuits provided. Village shop attached sold wonderful cards and well worth a look.

Popped in here last night with my boyfriend for a a few drinks and thought this pub was lovely. Had a wide range of drink selections and staff were very helpful and attentive towards us. Didn't want to have food but looked at the menu and thought they had a variety of dishes that looked amazing. Also had a large number of vegetarian dishes available which I find quite uncommon even in this day and age. Would recommend this pub.

Fantastic lunch. The quality of the food is fantastic. Great local produce and the service from the staff is brilliant. The local cider is highly recommended. Will be back very soon

Excellent service and a wonderful, cosy atmosphere. Great place to eat whether you’re looking to have a drink with friends or have a meal, I cannot recommend it highly enough!

First time out since Covid and we went to the White Horse with friends for a light lunch. We felt confident and safe and the staff have done and did do all they could to let us enjoy lunch, we went early and there was a few steam engines out side we lots of people looking on, as we left the pub started to fill up. This was lovely to see as we must support our local pubs. Fully recommend here for any meal really, lunch or dinner.

Arriving fairly late for lunch 1.40 ish the pub was busy and buzzing which is usually a good sign so we thought we’d give it a try as the menu looked good too. The reviews seemed to be good too.Unfortunately the reality wasn’t as good as it sounded! The honey and mint lamb tenderloins served in a rich honey and mint gravy, topped with pan fried mangetout, baby corns and pepper. it arrived looking like a plate of gravy/soup with a couple of very small pieces of lamb floating in it dressed with 2 x scraps of pod, pepper bits and corn which was barely visible and my husband couldn’t actually see! The lamb was tender but insufficient, the vegetables served with it were fine. I had the three bean smokey chilli served with rice and tortilla chips. On ordering I particularly asked for more tortilla chips and less rice please as I don’t eat a lot of rice.It arrived nicely presented in 2 x round bowls and a small ramekin of broken chips with some leaves and couple of tomato quarters. I pointed out to the waitress what my request had been and was told that they’d run out. If I had been told that on ordering I would have chosen the Kerala cauliflower instead! The temperature of the chilli was about right however I think there were probably about 9 x beans and not 3! Mainly consisted of things other than beans.The service was very variable, between being helpful and pleasant to one girl didn’t know anything but wasn’t interested to find out either.We liked the atmosphere but the kitchen could do a lot better!

My wife and I moved into the Village 13 years ago with high expectations of having a great local pub. We have not been disappointed. Chris and Ali are great ambassadors how a community pub can be run. Great pub! Well done!

Recommended by my daughter and she was right, really great, food very impressed... not cheap but you get what you pay for.. Staff where very friendly what more can you ask

Second time the family has been here in two months. Excellent service and good food at a reasonable cost. Back again next month :-).

Such a friendly pub, it’s always so busy but everyone works hard to look after you. My friend choose a cheesey bake and I had the Greek salad. Both were excellent, served quickly. We weren’t rushed to leave and enjoyed a coffee.

Also dog friendly. Great little find after a long wet dog walk. Snacks and heat and refreshment were much needed

We came to find a choice of 2 tables reserved for us one beside the fire, quick and efficient service, we had a wonderful lunch with nothing to much for the staff. The gents toilets are clean and a lot of fun!

From the moment we walked in we were made to feel so welcome. The bar staff and waitresses couldn’t of been more friendly and inviting. The food was GORGEOUS.. absolute perfection. Without a doubt the best pub I have ever been to, will 110% be returning.

..what a find. A group of us had a super Sunday lunch here -;2 courses for £15 with the main course enjoying lots of well cooked veg. Crumble for dessert was plentiful and delicious. Drinks well priced and service was quick and polite. Lovely ambience and one of the best meals for some time.

This is a wonderful Award Winning Dorset Pub. The staff are quite lovely folk, great service with a smile. Food is consistently good from the menu with a really scrumptious specials board changed regularly. Great guest beers and cider, and a Gin bar to die for! The Landlords should be proud of their little gem.

Really amazing country pub with all the classics on the menu and some other meals. Food perfectly cooked, great service and good selection of local drinks.

Good ales and excellent snacks. Lovely atmosphere and service. Nice place to pop in whilst out for a stroll.

Nice pub. Fab atmosphere. Didn’t eat but food and menu looked amazing. Will return. Good choice of beers

Good food,friendly service good for familys and work meals and dogs always welcome in the bar area.Well recommended

This is a lovely welcoming pub. We pop in for a drink a couple of times a month. We have eaten there in the past and the food is amazing.

Excellent pub, beautiful place. You can tell Its welcoming and homely when they sell eggs at the bar !!... sometimes they have live theatrical performances in the carpark to !!

I have not been to The White Horse for some time as it is not my 'local'. If you are in the area it really is well worth a visit

Went here for our wedding anniversary meal. Food was superb and a huge selection of gins. Friendly staff.

This is the best place I have eaten I. A long time since I have had such great service were second to none

Had lunch today with husband and grandson, another fab meal, I had the fishermans pie, it was delicious, grandson had scampi and chips, he polished off the lot, husband had beef roast dinner which he thoroughly enjoyed, staff were super friendly and very professional despite being super busy, never been disappointed , highly recommend xxxx

First visit good menu the other people in the party all had the currys which they all enjoyed. I had veggie platter which you can also share I really enjoyed it. I just had two scoops of sorbet to follow which was very nice. Service was prompt if slightly abrupt at times but they were busy. Would return

What a great find this place was...!! From the minute we walked in the staff made us feel very welcome and this continued right through to the minute we left. The pub itself has a friendly and welcoming ambience and the choice of food on offer was excellent. Our meals were very good indeed and proved to be good value for money so all in all this was an afternoon well spent and we will definitely be returning - in fact we've already booked. Well worth a visit ...you won't be disappointed.

Always a friendly welcome when entering this Pub, beers are great the food is excellent, and my most visited Pub in Dorset, wish I lived closer!

Excellent pub food and good selection of beverages.As always staff helpful and speedy. The White Horse is one of the best pubs in North Dorset

Took some friends to this pub. One of the group is gluten free and she was so delighted at the choice available. Good service, great experience. Would recommend.

Phoned ahead to make sure they were still serving lunch and when we arrived the table was set up, complete with dog biscuits (yes, we did have a dog!). On arrival we were greeted with a very warm welcome and shown to our table. Food was delicious, promptly served with a smile. Staff were very attentive and friendly. My husband couldn't decide on which beer to have so was offered to sample them. Can highly recommend and we will be back.

We were meeting friends here at the white horse inn on Thursday, this being our first visit we were not sure what to expect!

Went here with another couple on Thursday evening to celebrate our anniversaries, we have lived in the area for over 20 years and never got around to coming here - what a mistake! What an excellent evening, the staff very friendly, good selection of beers and outstanding meals. We had a couple of the sharing boards to start both had a good selection of meats and accomplishments, both men had the Steamed Steak and Ale Pudding (could not fault this) and the ladies opted for the Honey and Mint Lamb which they both praised. We will definitely be making up for the lost years of not visiting this great local inn in the past.

The White Horse in Stourpaine has a great deal going for it the food is good it interesting selection of ales and wines A shop that sells groceries till 8pm.

We had a really lovely meal here on Tuesday. Very good value for the senior citizens . The food was really well cooked and the vegetables were excellent. The lamb was very tender and the desert tasted freshly prepared.

Roughly once a year our aged group make a pilgrimage to this eating and drinking hotspot.

Whilst the food was undeniably good, excellent infact. Sadly our entire visit was spoilt by attitude of our waitress. I find it unacceptable, when I, together with the rest of my family, are made to feel uncomfortable from the start to the finish of our meal by 1 individual. The message was we were not welcome.

This is a superb place to find food and drink. Extremely tasty and great portion sizes, we had a meal and then a Sunday roast here too. The lamb was extremely good! On all occasions the staff were lovely, friendly and attentive to ourselves and all of the other guests.

We enjoyed an early evening meal with relatives in the Restaurant , being of a certain age we took the advantage of the seniors deal which was great. The food was very good and friendly good service. We will be back as we live local

Stopped here on Friday, 12 July 2019 for lunch with the grandchildren. Was very busy, which is a good sign, lunch was excellent, hot and cooked beautifully. Wanted to change my grand-daughters nappy so asked if there was a baby change, which there was, and how lovely it was. There was everything you might ever need, a really thick baby change mat, disposal covers for the mat, wipes, nappies in all sizes and it was spotlessly clean. Probably the best baby change I have been too. Would highly recommend.

We go to this pub which is local to us for dependable reasonably priced food and drinks. Service is excellent being friendly yet courteous.

Drive past here everyday. Popped in for a quick lunch. Had the warm chicken salad and chips. Very tasty and very attentive staff. Will be back again thanks.

Excellent customer service.We didn’t have a reservation but they accommodated us.We both had the liver and bacon which came with mixed vegetables perfectly cooked. We followed it with a wonderful chocolate brownie with orange sauce and sorbet.The restaurant has an interesting collection of hats on show.Well worth a visit.

Fabulous find on the A350, we will be visiting again! Thank you for a truly memorable Sunday afternoon.

We had a very nice meal here when we celebrated the birthday and wedding anniversary of Ann and John. Very warm welcome and pleasant staff. We have dined here a few times as it is our favourite place to dine. Sadly, it will probably be the last time as we are getting too old to travel here from Norfolk.

After cycling on the local trail way, we were in need of sustenance. This pub being so close seemed ideal. On entering the staff were very friendly and welcoming. My husband certainly enjoyed his steak and ale pudding, but I felt the fish pie was short on fish! However, we were pleasantly full and did not need dessert.

Decent pub, very popular with food, the best gents loo in Dorset! Worth a visit... the pub and the gents. Sorry ladies!

Really lovely place and staff - dog friendly and the staff fussed over our dog, which he loved! Our meal was really nice and the pub itself was really cosy and inviting. I highly recommend this place for lunch - really yummy food and the loveliest staff I’ve met!

Visited this pub at lunchtime with some friends. We chose this pub because of the good reviews on TripAdviser and it certainly lived up to it's reputation. We had managed to pick a day when the chef was off, but you wouldn't know from the quality of the food we received. I had the soup of the day (Vegetable and smoked bacon) which was delicious. There were 6 of us in the party and we all had different main courses, and everyone was very happy with their choice. I had beef lasagne which was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere in the pub was very pleasant. I have no hesitation in recommending the White Horse for a good meal. If the quality is that good when the chef is off I can only wonder how good it is when he's working.

Outstanding staff, well kept beer and fabulous food. Great Friendly atmosphere. Best pub in the area.

As two couples over a couple of hours, we spent a lot of money on drinks plus dinner. The food was very mediocre for the price paid, and the rude and non-welcoming attitude of the staff spoilt our first visit here. They tried to more than double our food bill - belligerently insisting that we had never paid for anything from the start, so goodness knows where they allocated over £70 worth of drinks that we had already paid for with our cash. One of the older women staff finally grudgingly apologised to us. I will never go to this miserable venue again.

We were having a lovely time listening to the folk singers and having a few drinks, which we paid for. Then as time went on decided to eat, which we had a tab for and also a round of drinks with our meal. When we asked for the bill they had added all our drinks from the afternoon, which amounted to being overcharged by £70. When we queried this the staff were quiet rude to us by disbelieving what we said. We said to ask the barmaid that served us but said they could'nt get hold of her, and in the end gave a begrudgingly sorry. We were made to look like we were in the wrong in front of the customers, not very good bar etiquette!

We visited the white horse due to its trip advisor reviews. One of the members of staff (a middle aged lady) was so rude to us! It is the worst I have been spoken to for a long time. She spoke to us like we were idiots and like we had purposely sat somewhere inconvenient for her despite the fact someone had suggested the table to us. She then managed to trip over our dog even though it was lying down being very well behaved and gave my other half the dirtiest look ever (even though I said sorry immediately)! I understand dogs can be a hassle to servicing staff but if they are going to behave like that then don't let dogs in! Our dog wasn't being any problem to anyone. I am honestly shocked that anyone in the service industry could behave in such a horrible way. If she isn't an owner then the owner should be having serious words. The young girls seemed nice enough, but that lady ruined it for us and we left.

Very helpful and accomidating as we have dogs they sat us on a table where we would not cause to much troble, they brought dog treats and water. The beer and food is good, the fire was roaring and the welcome very nice.

Went into here several times. Food is good pub food. 4 handpumps with local beers included. Very dog friendly. Worth a visit