Best Places and Services in Hinton martell, Dorset (2025)

Rating: 4 / 5

Had a pre-Xmas Sunday get together and the venue and staff were absolutely awesome - would have scored them a 5 but the veg was too sparse on all the roasts (albeit they did bring us more when asked) and what should have been the absolute bomb of a dessert didn’t quite hit the mark as the sauce to melt the rock hard chocolate case hadn’t been heated up. Will definitely return - it’s a fab venue, with fab staff and food 👍👍

Rating: 4 / 5

Reserved a table for 6, for their XMas 'festive menu'. Service was friendly, food was served pretty promptly. Generally everyone really enjoyed their food - only feedback was veggies were a bit hard. Atmosphere is pretty cosy, ... would recommend for an XMas visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

We ordered a takeaway from here after visiting for lunch last week (which was great! Fab food and service). Large choice of menus, if you can’t find something you like….id be confused! Ordered the roast pork, my partner had the trio. Wow, so tasty! Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Had to change an option through the phone as I had an allergy and the staff were beyond helpful. Will defo recommend to my friends!

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you so much for a wonderfully enjoyable family meal today, 5 star in everything! (there were 5 adults and 1 child - we booked a table same day). The food (as per our last visit) was so good and we enjoyed every bite! Please don't ever get rid of the chicken schnitzel with the garlic butter - it was lush! It was a very busy Saturday and there was a very large table seated just down from us - the staff worked so hard and were rushed off their feet but they all remained so friendly and welcoming! There was a bit of a longer wait than usual for the food but this was expected as it is a lovely popular pub on a Saturday. We were happy just chatting and having drinks. One server stood out for us and that was Ellie :) She looked after us so well and couldn't do enough for us! Every meal out with my family is so very special - thank you for being part of it with us :)

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely food and lovely service, cosy and quiet, waitress George had photographic memory! Great schnitzel- amazing garlic butter - and tasty cinnamon cheesecake

Rating: 5 / 5

Exelent country style local pub food was exelent increadably dog friendly with pooch ice-cream too Staff was lovely and lots of silly saying all over the walls give this pub a look and have some food u wont regret it

Rating: 5 / 5

Outstanding food,service and location 10/10. We had the vegan Tomatoe and pepper soup to start with.Mum had the meat quiche I had a vegan coronation sandwich! Amazing!

Rating: 5 / 5

Number 9 on the Green - Wimborne Sat 1st June - Lunch Very nice ! Great service....directly opposite Wimborne Minster in glorious sunshine !! Great food too..... Thanks Julian & Amanda

Rating: 5 / 5

Went in for dinner on Saturday night, didn't book. Was very busy but we got a warm welcome and they found us a lovely window table. Service was excellent and super friendly. Really wide choice of food and drinks. Had seafood tapas and a lemon drop martini. All good. Great atmosphere. Outdoor seating. Paid parking nearby.

Rating: 4 / 5

Had the breakfast (minus mushrooms); serviceable but not great for the money. Disappointing bacon cookery. Coffee was very good though. Strong and quite bitter, lots of flavour.

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best atmospheres in Lounges that I've experienced. Almost all tables were full with flolk enjoying themselves. I had a potato bravas and a Hofmeister for £11.40. Served by enthusiastic Ethan who has good knowledge of the brand. I might return in the summer.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very polite welcome from host who was able to find a table for 6 at short notice and hold it for us. Superb large veggie brunch, halloumi burger and kids meals

Rating: 5 / 5

A regular visitor as we enjoy the vast variety of indoor and outdoor stock on display. I chose the slabs for my garden today, at a very reasonable price. So much to see, and dog friendly...thank you. Can recommend the coronation chicken. Staff look after you, bring your coffees etc to your table where the ambience is warm and welcoming.

Rating: 4 / 5

The pub is under new management. Decent sized car park. Despite signs at the entrance warning you to register your car at reception or risk a penalty charge, you no longer have to do that. Perhaps they should take the signs down? We pre-booked over the telephone and this was doing using an AI program. Sat in the corner of the large dining space which was well lit. A few candles dotted around for "atmosphere ". Drinks order was taken immediately and soon arrived. Abbot Ale was fine. Food was fairly quickly ordered with a wait as the kitchens were busy. Meal arrived in good order. Steak and Ale pie was heavy on gravy light on meat. Nevertheless a proper plateful. The manager was keen to point out a new dogs' garden facility he had just created. Would I go again? Yes.

Rating: 5 / 5

Good food, good atmosphere and a lovely setting. Recommendation of starter platter in particular. Cottage pie croquettes were a novel and enjoyable discovery

Rating: 4 / 5

Dog friendly with a large enclosure for your dog to run around in, there is water and toys for them to enjoy. The food is lovely and well presented we had a family birthday party there with two pets and was given an area at the Saied because of the dogs or we can go outside.. I felt it may have been slightly understaffed as it took awhile to clear our plates apart from that we enjoyed our visit and loved the dog enclosure (even the dog treats they gave us)

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited the Fox & Hounds today with family (5 of us) for an early festive meal and were not disappointed! Our first visit in over 40 years and the whole place has been re-decorated and fitted out to a very high standard while keeping the nice warm & traditional feel an establishment like this deserves. We were greeted and well looked after throughout by their friendly staff. We all made selections from the festive menu and the food was well prepared and presented and very tasty. The location is brilliant for us when getting together with family so we will certainly be returning.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great pub hotel, looks a touch shabby outside but it's V clean inside. The staff were lovely and the breakfast v good. Also an open mic, which was an unexpected bonus - v good entertainment. I don't know if I'll be staying around there again, but if I do I'll stay here.

Rating: 5 / 5

We booked a family get together here, there was about 20 of us and we had a few requirements too. They got every order spot on, the food was fantastic, the staff were attentive but not too much they pretty much left us to it and the atmosphere was brilliant. Thank you to the all the staff for making it a lovely day.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a function here yesterday and it was absolutely brilliant. Staff attentive, nothing too much trouble. Chap in charge of our function was helpful and friendly. Food was hot and on time despite several covers. Thank you so very much.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Great service, lovely friendly vibe and food was delicious. Had a great table on the raised area by the kitchen and looking forward to coming back!

Rating: 5 / 5

If you are ever looking for a very honest , great food, excellent customer service and experience then you're in luck. As well as the food choices the staff really make your visit here memorable, and they are the key element that will make you want to revisit the Olive Branch again and again. Thanks to Gregg and his team at Olive Branch.

Rating: 5 / 5

From start to finish excellent attentive,prompt and friendly service.I booked a single room for 3 nights but the room was spacious and the bed was a small double not a single with the most comfortable mattress and good quality bedding.The en suite was good size with a bath.Generous restockingbof tea/coffee in the room.Breakfast was very generous and top quality produce with speedy but friendly service.The evening meal was value for money.The room and whole hotel is immaculately clean.But best of all every member of staff couldn't do enough to help me such as carrying my cases to/from room.I would recommend this lovely old lady of a hotel to anyone.Thank you all for a lovely stay.

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely food, lovely service. Good price, it's budget friendly but the quality of the food definitely makes this place feel higher quality. I recommend a Sunday lunch here.

Rating: 5 / 5

Was very impressed by complimentary parking right in the town centre! Very nice receptionist. Hotel is a beautiful old building and room was lovely.. breakfast was lovely as was the Xmas decor in the restaurant area. Wifi worked for my business purposes. Given the central parking had a sort walk after breakfast taking in the charming old town. All good!

Rating: 4 / 5

A lot busier than the Night Jar in the neighbouring town of Ferndale. I ordered from the table, (because no bar service at the moment) a pint of Shipyard for £2.49. Some nice pieces on the wall (see photos). Certainly worth a visit 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

Made my top 10 in my spoons list beautiful spoons great service great staff like the open plan kitchen lovely outside seating area a0 cracker of a spoons

Rating: 5 / 5

Price of a pint of ale, Abbot/Doom Bar etc around £2.88. Place was packed, service was excellent and the food arrived quickly. For the price, around £10 on average including pint, you really can't complain. Definitely recommend!