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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
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Reviewed 31 January 2022

I've been to this pub many times and always so impressed. My child is on a restricted diet at present so we handed over a list of what he is not allowed and crossed our fingers. They could not have been more helpful. Not only...were they kind and considerate of all this but the menu had a whole load of options. Several choices for a vegetarian child who can't have chocolate citrus or cheese! It was amazing and made the whole meal really relaxed. The food itself was incredible. Couldn't recommend more.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 1 February 2022

Hello, So pleased that you enjoyed our lovely little pub, the food and that we were able to accomodate you successfully, it is what we are all about really and so so pleasing when a customer writes such kind words. We hope to welcome you...More

Reviewed 11 January 2022

We visited at the end of November 2021 enroute from where we live on the coast of Dorset on a day trip to Sherborne. We discovered it by reviews and were not disappointed. We were given a warm welcome for both us and our dog...and being a Sunday we had a lovely Roast dinner meal. We will definitely visit again - thank you.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 19 November 2021

Warm welcome, comfortable decor, excellent food. We have just moved to the area, we will be coming back.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 21 November 2021

Many many thanks for your kind review, much appreciated. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our lovely little pub and look forward to welcoming you again soon, Cheers Sarah and Ade

Reviewed 30 October 2021 via mobile

Visited while travelling in our motorhome. We can only reiterate what others have said. A warm friendly welcome for us and our dog along with a delicious meal of Salt and pepper squid, Venison sausages and Monkfish with butternut squash risotto. We will definitely return...when in the area again.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2021

Many thanks for the great review it is really appreciated and so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and our food, hope to see you both and the little one soon, take care Ade and Sarah

Reviewed 24 October 2021

Three of us had Sunday lunch at the White Hart today. Two had the mixed beef and pork roast. The other had a burger. Wow! What lovely meals. Wonderful meat, superb veg including some of the best roast potatoes ever. Our adult son said his...burger was fantastic. Then followed three utterly superb desserts. Pecan and Apple crumble with custard, the cheesecake and the sticky toffee pudding. Delicious! The hosts were lovely and friendly making it in total a wonderfully enjoyable return to an old haunt we've not visited for severe years.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2021

Thank you for your amazing review - it is seriously really appreciated. We work hard at trying to offer great service coupled with hopefully some great food offerings and it is a great feeling to hear that your enjoyed your time with us so much.We...More

Reviewed 24 September 2021 via mobile

So pleased we found this pub early in our holiday. Visited 5 times and the food was amazing. Specials board changes regularly. Lovely hosts ade and Sarah. We left as friends. Sunday roast to die for.

Date of visit: September 2021
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2021

Thank you so much it was a real pleasure meeting you all and cannot wait for the next time, take care xx

Reviewed 24 September 2021

Found this Gem on the second day of our holiday thankfully So can safely say after 4 visits with a group of 5 the food is amazing, not one bad meal was had The Sunday roast is up there with the best Sarah and Ade...are wonderful hosts and colourful characters Couldn't recommend highly enoughMore

Date of visit: September 2021
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2021

Huge thanks and a true pleasure to meet you all, looking forward to the next time, take care and really appreciated Ade and Sarah xx

Reviewed 16 September 2021 via mobile

The food was perfect good quality and reasonably priced . Very welcoming hosts a truly enjoyable night if it wasn’t the last day of our stay we would have come here every night

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 29 August 2021

Visited for the first time this year now it’s under new management. Very friendly welcome, place lovely and clean and fresh smelling. Lovely Sunday lunch menu, with choice for those of us who don’t eat a roast. Changed things for the fussy eaters in the...group, and had a high chair ready at the table for the baby. The whole meal was delicious and freshly cooked. Homemade desserts to follow for the sweet toothed and a lovely fresh cheese board for me. Family left and we stayed and sat on the comfy chairs for another couple of drinks. Will definitely be returning soon.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 21 August 2021 via mobile

Really enjoyed the Mauritian themed meal last night. Service and quality/variety was most excellent.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 15 August 2021 via mobile

Went for a family meal the other day. The food was excellent with very generous portion sizes too. An excellent range of drinks. The managers were fantastic and very friendly. They were great with my daughter as well. Would thoroughly recommend visiting.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 29 May 2021

Really recommend this local pub for the cosy environment, warm and friendly service and really exceptional food. Curry night is exceptional - properly cooked, authentic dishes and home made breads. Specials each day are home cooked and always delicious. Ade and Sarah are charming, helpful...and very welcoming.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 29 May 2021 via mobile

The White Hart Friday Curry Night is definitely a keeper. There were seven dishes from which to choose, and our party selected five, and shared them with each other. Absolutely delicious! The fish curry was a revelation,.. perfectly cooked chunks of salmon in a delicious...sauce. We also had beef, lamb and two different chicken dishes, and there were two veggie options as well. Served with home made chapatis, a gorgeous vegetable accompaniment, rice and chutney. The flavours were wonderful: rich, varied and authentic. The pub has recently installed a coffee machine for those of us too full for the delicious brownie and ice-cream dessert! Other choices available... A real treat...thank you Sarah, Adrian, Rog and Rach. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 21 May 2021

It is so lovely to find a pub that cooks delicious meals from scratch with love. Sarah's shepherd's pie and fresh veg was lovely. Warm hospitality. Highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely couple of evenings. Donna & Helen

Date of visit: May 2021
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Adrian Jones, General Manager at The White Hart, responded to this reviewResponded 24 May 2021

Many thanks for this great review, it is most appreciated and we really enjoyed meeting you and looking after you both was a pleasure, hope to see you again soon Ade and Sarah - Managers

Reviewed 13 May 2021

The White Hart has Adrian and Sarah as its new management and that is great news ! Sarah cooks delicious food and Adrian makes you feel so welcome. Can't wait to visit as they managed our local for the past year. If you have the...White Hart as your local you've lucked out !More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Hello James, I have literally only just seen this as do not normally look at questions on here so sorry. We have 1 table available for Christmas Day, please call 0196323301 or email us if you are interested. Many thanks Sarah
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