Red Lion Hotel - Dorchester

Emma M.

Perfect location for us. Some of us came from Poole and others from Portland so great meet up. The food was amazing and every member of staff who we came into contact with were great can’t fault them. Thanks so much for looking after us and bringing the cake out to us.

Lara M.

Liked: Perfect location for the Lulworth Estate beaches, Poole, Corfe etc. The site was super clean and tidy, very well kept camp site. Loo and shower facilities also perfect. Dog friendly and great locals.

But the best bit… is the lovely Lizzy!! She works tirelessly to make sure you have everything you need or want, she is an absolute saint and great fun too, so wish we could have stayed longer. Lizzys lovely partner is the Chef and produces mouth watering smoked meats and puddings were gorgeous! What a fab couple!
My husband recommends most of the ciders (having tried every single one!!) We camped in a van for 1 night but will deffo be back.

kiri G.

Lunch visit with my daughter. I cannot rate this pub high enough. Excellent food (especially the garlic mayo!), and friendly service that goes above and beyond. Definitely worth a visit, and we will definitely be back!

Debs Y.

We are staying at a small campsite not far away and this is the nearest pub so headed down Thursday for a drink with the dog to check it out. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming and the food looked amazing so we booked a table for Friday evening. Again everyone was friendly, service was good, the dog was made to feel very welcome too, she was offered a dog bed and given her own doggy menu so it’s super dog friendly which is always a bonus. The food was absolutely delicious, between us we had the smoked pork board and the smoked beef board and really enjoyed it. Always nice to be made welcome when away. We would definitely return if in the area again.

Robin

My family and I had lunch here, we all really enjoyed our meals. 4 of us had roasts and 2 of us had burgers. The chips were really nice.
The hostess was absolutely lovely, really kind, funny and lifted the mood. The young waiters seemed quite new and unfortunately there was a bit of a wait for drinks and the bill, and drinks were a bit expensive (£4.20 for a coke).
However, I loved the atmosphere of the pub, it was really pretty and nice and quiet where we sat. Got to see lots of dogs! Wi-Fi is an added bonus 🙂
I would recommend coming here, very good for a large group too.

Ligia W.

What an absolutely delightful experience! The food is amazing (the pulled pork: Oh, My Word!) the location is beautiful and meeting the owner was an absolute pleasure; she went above and beyond to ensure we felt warmly welcomed and completely at ease. Her attention to detail and genuine care made the experience all the more memorable. We can’t wait to return and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, a beautiful setting, and top-notch hospitality!

Luke E.

Brilliant experience, camped one night and we were welcomed from the start! Ate in the pub and met the owners and staff that were very friendly and made us feel at home.

Genuine effort was taken by all with everything from food service to the hospitality.

Food was also spot on!

Would highly recommend and will be returning.

Anonymous

Liked: Liked the location and it was very neat and tidy. Staff were fabulous. Organised and vibrant bar. We travelling in autumn and it was quiet.

Disliked: There were only two WC, this was ok for us, however it would be problem in busy season. The showers could not cope when both in use. One or the other lost supply and temperature changed. Food ok, but not great. Smoked meat idea sounds good but dry and tough beef. Lamb meat for kebab, wet and lacked seasoning. Chips great.