This is the finest country pub dining in Dorset. The landlords are award winning cellar master and taste of the West chef

Booked Sunday lunch here as a couple for our wedding anniversary. The owner could not have been more accommodating with our requirements. The place is a small country pub. We were warmly welcomed. The food was tailored to our requirements exactly. We both said this...was the best roast we have ever had (apart from my wife's, of course). Go visit!More

We went for Sunday Lunch with friends, superb food, very well kept beer, real friendly pub, staff were spot on. We had two roast beef, one roast pork and a lamb dinner, one member of our party opted for a small plate which was a...great choice for her as portions are generous. Everything was cooked to perfection, I loved the celeriac and parsnip mash. We all opted for old fashioned sherry trifle for dessert, wonderful! The Crown must get through a lot of sherry!! A great English country pub. Having paid our bill i thought for quality of food, service and setting it was great value. Next time we visit our friends we will be back.More

We visited on 10/09/23 with our Labrador Reg who can smell a good roast dinner when there’s one about! This roast dinner was by far the best we have had and we have eaten many on our travels. We tried the lamb and the pork,...both melt in your mouth accompanied with a wonderful assortment of fresh vegetables, extra gravy, apple sauce and mint sauce all provided, absolutely fantastic! David and Karin and their staff were friendly and welcoming, attentive but not overly. The pub is small with many attractive furnishings, the customers following us in seemed to be known to the landlords and staff so made it an extremely friendly atmosphere. We will certainly visit again and need to pay for a navy rum which was missed off our bill. Thank you again for a gorgeous lunch, not sure the review does it justice!More

Fantastic pub lovely greeting from landland, landlady and staff were the best they know how to treat people, then there was the meals what can I say all four of us said how delicous they were, good old home made food. We all came away...very satisfied. Thankyou to all at the Crown.More

Great venue beautiful garden good beers and lovely food. Quality time spent with family. We will return as our visit was so perfect.

This is the best pub by far, David runs the bar excellent, friendly always with a smile and a laugh. Karin is in the kitchen making top quality home cooked food. I've been before and can highly recommend Karen's pies I've never had a pie...so tasty and plenty of meat, the lamb and mint pie is sublime. This time we had Sunday lunch it was superb thr chicken and stuffing omg and roast potatoes I was drooling, fantastic medley of vegetables and cauliflower Cheese mmmm. The Yorkshire pudding was amazing and I have to say I'm not a gravy person but omg Karin has converted me with her gravy.More

Visited whilst in Loders visiting my parents. The menu is different each day and booking is a must. The food was very nice, I had the lamb and mint pie which had loads of meat and the mint taste was subtle which was ideal. Lovely...food and would definitely give back!More

Thanks for a superb meal. Our lamb and mint pies were exceptional. We appreciated Karin making fries specially for the children. We all thoroughly enjoyed the meal and talking to Karin and the owner. Our dog was made to feel welcome too. We will certainly...be visiting the Crown Inn again.More

Went with 5 friends for dinner who were staying with me from Manchester, have to admit not my first visit being local. The food is all freshly cooked and is divine made with high quality locally sourced ingredients. Menu offers a good choice for different...tastes and large portions. The homemade pie of the day is fabulous. Dave runs the bar and is there to welcome everyone whether just for a drink or dining. Karin is in the kitchen and local friendly staff ensuring diners are looked after. My friends from the Manchester area really impressed that it's not the usual mass produced cuisine. The Crown focusing on less covers, but to a personal and high standard. Hence it is essential to ring ahead and book to avoid disappointment as it is a disappointment to miss this gem in Rural West Dorset.More

Another delicious meal (homemade pie & fish bake) & great range of wine & beer, (& the best cider!) - we are local but have no need to go further afield than The Crown Inn for the best pub meal, (booking ahead is necessary!) Thank...you - Karin, David & Debbie et al for being so welcoming to locals & visitors alike - we are so grateful to have such a lovely pub nearby.More

This is the most perfect village pub we've ever been to. Everything about it - the service, food, drink and amazing team who work here really is exceptional. As soon as you walk through the door, you immediately relax, and to create such a warm...and welcoming place is really quite rare and unique! Anything less than 5 stars on here clearly do not appreciate the hard work, effort and exceptional food/service/atmosphere that this incredible village pub offers. A true gem.More