The Martyrs Inn, Dorchester

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Much same as ETA, mine was Monday lunchtime visit, looking for a place to wee and eat, made a perfect stop for both As already said, food led for tourists, into which slot we fitted nicely, not very busy, two other couples en route like us No beer for us, driving, but it was standard H & W stuff available Not cheap, but food was fine, staff, just two on, were polite and clean There is a limited specials food board. could not spot just plain old sarnie on the menu, never asked, we went posh and had baguettes £7 each, but plenty to eat in them Ideal wee / rest / stretch legs type of stop if needed, and unless going to museums or village itself not really a destination pub

As my esteemed colleague says below, a Hall and Woodhouse pub which has been rebuilt and has retained very little rural character despite its wooden floors and leaded windows. There is a small car park at the side and some outside seating, but the main business is the food. The majority of the bar space is taken up with tables laid for diners, although there are two sofas on one side next to the brick fireplace. The pub is child-friendly, very touristy and not terribly atmospheric. Food was over-priced, and annoyingly it wasn’t possible to have something as simple as a sandwich at 6PM because that was on the lunch menu. The staff weren’t very helpful, while the presence of a large food counter and an ice-cream cabinet in the bar makes the place feel like a works canteen. There is allegedly WiFi available, but it wasn’t working properly. Two ales on, Tanglefoot and First Call, both quite drinkable but not on top form. It’s a tourist trap, and while it’s fine to stop of when visiting the historic village, missing it wouldn’t be a huge sacrifice.