The best restaurants in Stour East Dorset South West

Stopped for coffee, spotted the luxury hot chocolate on the board and changed our minds. Loaded with cream and marshmallows and sprinkles and sauce and a flake, we could not have asked for more. Delish, and quick service too. Thank you, ladies :)

Honestly this place has HANDS DOWN the BEST roast I’ve ever had. The beef is absolutely insane 10/10

We had an awesome Sunday lunch here, out in the garden. The food was delicious, the staff were so friendly and polite and helpful with our kids and timings. The climbing frame was a huge bonus on our sunny visit. We’ve been before and will come again.

We would agree with so many of the reviews. We had previously stopped by for a lunch in the garden and wanted to try the evening meal. We were not disappointed - the staff were extremely friendly and the menu selection was very appetising - there were three of us all choosing different meals and we were all very pleased with our selection. The pork schnitzel was delicious and beautifully cooked.

Great place to eat and drink staff very friendly 👌

Amazing food! It was so tasty and very quick service The staff were friendly and the atmosphere relaxed and cosy. We loved the prawn starter and the special mains on the board.

Had an impromptu visit to the Red Lion and entered with a very warm welcome from the staff. We shared a starter trio asian chicken skewers served with raita, katchumba salad and poppadom crisps - absolutely fabulous!! We had a side of cheesey garlic bread too!! Mains scampi and chips or and steak and ale pie ( homemade!!) all served on hot plates and piping hot too!! The pie was definitely homemade and the pastry crumbly and buttery!! It was a lovely countryside feel, and we will definitely be returning again. Thanks guys, well done!! 😋😋

One of the worst English breakfast that I have ever had. The fried eggs were rock hard on all three plates so consistant, and when my wife cut her egg in half oil ran out and smelt bad. The beans and bacon was cold . 2 young waitresses more concerned with playing with their phones then clearing up or serving anyone.