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The Old Inn, Wimborne,

The Old Inn

4.7 (3022)
£26 to £40
British
The Old Inn, Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7DJ

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 21 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 3,022 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Great for brunch

  • Dorset

    Kid-friendly

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Good for groups

  • Dorset

    Healthy

  • Dorset

    Neighborhood gem

  • 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 "lovely place to eat" with a "welcoming atmosphere" and "excellent service." Guests praise the "consistently delicious" food and "attentive staff." The charming setting includes "airy, spacious" outdoor seating and a "cosy" interior. It's a "perfect place for any occasion" with "top notch hospitality."
3,022 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Hampshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had booked for the pizza terrace but staff found us a lovely table out the front instead, so we had dinner in the sunshine ! Service was great, food was amazing ! Pizza dough was the best ! Will be back soon for sure

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  2. Graham

    Dorset11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely lunch, not cheap, £293 for four of us with very limited alcohol, but excellent food ansdservice

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  3. Russ

    Hampshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Staff were amazing and food really good but unfortunately there were approx 50 guests who were loud and made for an unpleasant atmosphere. With checking with the pub if booking if these "guests" are likely to be there, as they are known to visit from time to time.

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  4. Lucy

    Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place and ambience but short staffed. Loads of glasses on our table that were not cleared and staff rarely came over to check on you. I ordered the salmon and asked for chips instead of mash, it said on the menu veg but no veg was included. Would have been nice to have been told this before hand. Otherwise food was delicious, a bit pricey though for what you get.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Dorset3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Old In. Is that often searched for combination, and rarely found, of good food, good service, lovey location. It’s a delight to find somewhere like that in an area where so much dining out is mediocre.

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  6. Suzanne

    Dorset8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely place to eat, always made to feel welcome with a smile

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  7. Sue

    Dorset17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food with friendly staff. Always happy to return.

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  8. Brian

    Dorset7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whilst prices of drinks and food appeared to have increased quite a bit recently, £6.00 for a pint of beer! The service was good and the food, as always, was very nice and much enjoyed by our friends. We will return.

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  9. TERESA

    Dorset1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    THIS IS A LOVELY PLACE TO VISIT. A GOOD ATMOSPHERE WITH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE... NOTHING IS TOO MUCH. THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD .... WE LOVE IT HERE. A BIG THANK YOU TO CONNOR AND THE STAFF FOR ALWAYS GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND:)

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  10. Amanda

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening celebrating my Mum’s 90th birthday. Food was delicious and staff were v welcoming and even accommodated a very large birthday cake!

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The Old Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3022 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 21 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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