The Wise Man Inn

About The Wise Man Inn

Tucked down a lane in a small village outside Dorchester, this thatched pub is the kind of place you'd only find if someone told you about it — and people do. The cooking is a proper step up from standard pub fare: huge fish and chips with crisp batter, a crab starter that gets singled out again and again, and Sunday roasts that families drive an hour for, with portions big enough that nobody leaves hungry. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor tables, buggy access and free parking, though the car park is small so arrive early. It's dog friendly and the young team are quick and warm without hovering. Two honest snags: it's pricier than a typical pub lunch, and Sundays get busy — book, and ask not to be seated in the squeezed few steps at the back.

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