The Langton Arms, Blandford Forum

This pleasant country pub burned down in 2004 and reopened having been renovated and having a restaurant added on. The setting is very rural, next to the village church and can be reached either through a ford or along narrow lanes from the golf course end. It is partly quaint, partly modern, completely welcoming. The owners use meat from their own farm and butchery in the restaurant and bar food. Meals are cooked to order and have an element of originality about them which complements the quality of the ingredients. The floors are a mix of tiles, the restaurant is under a conservatory roof, there is a drinkers' bar at the front and a small lounge with sofas and comfy chairs. Two ales on, Flacks's Double Drop and Devon Coast, both in superb condition. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Well worth finding for a fine meal or an evening's libation.

Unable to get to pub to photograph it as the ford was too high !

The Langton Arms official site, with real ale listing, upcoming events and menu - www.thelangtonarms.co.uk

The Langton Arms official site, with real ale listing, upcoming events and menu - www.thelangtonarms.co.uk