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The Old Inn, Wimborne,

The Old Inn

4.7 (2990)
£26 to £40
British
The Old Inn, Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7DJ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt. Situated close to the historic town of Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn is the perfect destination when you fancy a homemade, traditional pub meal. With real fires, a beautiful garden and fantastic service, this pub is definitely worth a visit. We have worked hard to put together a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared at the Old Inn, from our Chicken Liver paté, to children’s chicken nuggets. We pride ourselves that all of our meals are traditionally cooked using largely locally sourced ingredients and our seasonal specials are definitely worth looking at too, as well as our delicious desserts! We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service and we can cater for all types of parties.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Wimborne
  • Parking details
    Large Car park with plenty of spaces
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 2,990 people are saying

The Old Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Great for brunch

  • Dorset

    Kid-friendly

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Good for groups

  • Dorset

    Healthy

  • Dorset

    Great for fine wines

  • Dorset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dorset

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dorset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Inn offers a charming country pub atmosphere with "excellent friendly service" and "fabulous food." Guests consistently praise its warm hospitality, beautiful setting, and varied menu, including standout pizzas and Sunday roasts. Despite some concerns about pricing, the "great vibe" and "wonderful setting" make it a beloved dining choice for many.

2,990 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    Dorset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and fabulous food. Why go anywhere else.

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  2. Geri

    Dorset7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at The Old Inn! The friendliest team, the most amazing food and all in all, just a fantastic place! They also serve THE BEST ‘Old Fashioned’ Cocktail I’ve ever had! 100% recommend this wonderful establishment - they quite literally are the blueprint for top notch hospitality!

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  3. Stuart

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience for my Mother's 100th birthday lunch. All our meals were perfect. All the team were very welcoming and friendly.

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  4. Greg

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to pub restaurant , not the cheapest but constantly good

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  5. Ian

    New York City19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten here several times before & rated it highly but this time around very slow service (admittedly it was the end of a busy Sunday lunchtime) & a small chunk of glass / plastic in the meal were the main reason for the overall 3 rating.
    The Old InnResponded 7 days ago
    I am sorry you were disappointed with your last visit. The team work extremely hard to deliver good food and service, and the service is slower on busy days especially on sunny Sunday's due to the large volume of guests. The chefs thank you for bringing to their attention the plastic in your meal and sincerely apologies. They are being more vigilant, so this does not happen again. Hope to see you soon.

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  6. Norman

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had unusually for me, a Pizza and i order the wrong on but they happily changed one that was more to my liking

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  7. Emily

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beautiful pub and friendly helpful staff

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  8. Elizabeth

    Dorset3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely attractive outside seating area, helped by glorious day. The special’s menu was excellent and might be considered a little expensive, but you really get what you pay for. The quality of ingredients and portion size were perfect. Mustn’t forget the service that was charming and alert. One of the best meals at the best location I’ve had for a longtime.

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  9. Sandy

    Dorset4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always welcoming, the pub has various seating options indoors or outdoors located in the glorious countryside of Holt. Food choice excellent but unfortunately they did not have the Swordfish on as their delivery had not come in (Thursday). You will not be disappointed 😊

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  10. Michelle

    Hampshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant food is always good quality ans served hot on hot plates. The table service is to a high standard. No microwaves pinging here. Thank you once again for a lovely time.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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The Old Inn, Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7DJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wimborne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large Car park with plenty of spaces
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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