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Wimborne
Stapehill
The Old Thatch
The Old Thatch Reviews

The Old Thatch

British, Burgers, Steak

Dishes priced around£14

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Reviews of The Old Thatch (387)

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5.1/6

387 reviews

5.1/6

387 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Good"
4/6
Simen D.3 years ago · 1 review

They forgot one of our orders, but it great place. Great value for money. Servers seem a bit in disarray asking if we wanted puddings after having our starters. And if we were all done before we both even finished our meal.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqui P.3 years ago · 7 reviews

Lovely evening spent with friends. Good great. Wine awesome. Staff friendly & cheerful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqui P.3 years ago · 7 reviews

Quick & friendly service. Good was yummy. Lots of staff to help if needed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Becky W.3 years ago · 1 review

Food was outstanding! Staff very attentive, Covid preparations were good at the time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Thomas P.3 years ago · 4 reviews

great food and service as always. pleasure to come back

"Awful"
1/6
Carl R.3 years ago · 1 review

Sunday lunch - We visited The Old Thatch pre pandemic when they were running a carvery, the food was fantastic. A change of ownership hasn't impressed me. The pub was very quiet. Our drinks were slow to arrive, we then waited 50 minutes for our food. There was no clear reason for this, some excuses about a large table of 7 putting them behind. When the food finally arrived it was okay, a bit dry with little gravy. There was nothing a decent home cook couldn't do better. Of course they knocked on a 10% service charge at the end. This should be optional, especially if the service is that bad. I won't be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynda B.3 years ago · 1 review

Sat outside in a lovely sunny garden. Staff polite and welcoming. Food good quality and really hot. A joy to eat.

"Very good"
5/6
Lorraine L.3 years ago · 1 review

First time back at The Old Thatch for a long time. We were very impressed, nice atmosphere, waiting staff lovely and friendly, food arrived very promptly. Great food. Will definitely eat there again. Loved the look of the farm shop, although it was closed, but will visit it soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Sam D.3 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food and very good service. Will definitely return and bring friends

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew D.3 years ago · 1 review

Food was excellent, outside bench was a little uncomfortable after waiting for meal to arrive

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen F.3 years ago · 1 review

Great food and great service. We would return. Thank you!

"Good"
4/6
Mary M.3 years ago · 1 review

The staff were lovely and friendly. Attentive without being intrusive. Enormous portion of Sunday roast lunch. Enjoyed our meal

"Very good"
5/6
Austin Y.3 years ago · 1 review

Service was great, place was starting to get busy, but no drop in service. Food was very nice and well presented, priced accordingly and very tasty. I nice lunch with my dad , who was eighty

"Very good"
5/6
Caroline C.3 years ago · 1 review

Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend Prices were reasonable

"Excellent"
6/6
Shelley B.3 years ago · 4 reviews

Menu choices very good. Staff friendly and helpful. Food was amazing and served as expected. Thank you for a great evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Yvette C.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely pub with a great geel to it Staff very friendly and attentive Menu had choice of large meals and lunchtime bites which was perfect Will be back

"Average"
3/6
Andy F.3 years ago · 1 review

Food quality and portion size could be better, as could the accuracy of the menu descriptions. I had the pie of the day which was ok, but probably had 3 chunks of meat inside and was mostly pastry. The 10oz Sirloin Steak stated triple cooked chips but the actual chips looks like half size roast potatoes. Not bad, but not great so won't be returning in a hurry. As for the continual use of sachet sauces, I hope that venues will start to move back to bottled ketchups or ramekins rather than use terrible quality sachets because it detracts from the overall dining experience.

"Average"
3/6
Michael A.3 years ago · 1 review

Service was excellent however the menu was very small with only a few choices.

"Good"
4/6
Carters Q.3 years ago · 1 review

A nice place to have a meal with friends. First time out since COVID measure’s . Chris

"Very good"
5/6
Don C.3 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service and lovely food. Will be returning very soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqui P.3 years ago · 7 reviews

Lovely catch up with friends. We each had a panini - very yummy. Service was excellent. We had a lovely time.

"Not good "
2/6
Geoff P.3 years ago · 1 review

No alchohol free beer. Incorrect order. Inedible chips. Poor menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqui P.3 years ago · 7 reviews

Great service. Good was yummy. We’ll be back for more soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Meg S.3 years ago · 4 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit- nice ambience , friendly and efficient staff, Covid measures in place and excellent choice of food & drink. Food was delicious !

"Very good"
5/6
Susan B.3 years ago · 1 review

We couldn’t believe our food was served within 15 minutes; so fast. It was delicious with a good balance of vegetables to meat. Staff so happy and friendly but not hovering. Not a cheap meal but it was delicious so we’re happy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah R.3 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere, definitely go back again soon

"Average"
3/6
Sarah A.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere. Unfortunately food wasn't up to previous standards. Menu was not as detailed on line. Automatic 10% surcharge added and a prompt for a tip when paying seemed excessive. We've had really fabulous food previously however this time was sadly not the same. Staff very friendly and covid safe, atmosphere was really lovely.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andy W.3 years ago · 1 review

Excellent dining experience again with super helpful staff. Highly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
Ann B.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, went out of their way to accommodate us as we arrived after lunch had ended.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen W.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely lunch. King Prawn salmon and avocado salad .. in the sunshine .. great staff great service

"Very good"
5/6
Norma M.3 years ago · 1 review

It was nice to be back out and able to dine in. The atmosphere was buzzy and the new decor good. The food was good but although I understand the need for a limited menu, it was a bit too limited and some meals very poor value for money. This will make us think again before coming back. We will be checking out other menus before booking again whilst in this transition period.

"Good"
4/6
Sue M.3 years ago · 1 review

Great visit Food and service much improved although there was quite a wait to order However when I arrived my booking couldn’t be found! Little daunting as there were 6 of us!! We were told it wasn’t a problem but it could have been Thanks

"Average"
3/6
Lisa S.3 years ago · 1 review

The food was very nice , quite expensive for what it was. Waitress staff chatting at bar and not paying much attention . Didn’t ask if we wanted further drinks which took forever to arrive, once we asked for them. Then they have a cheek to add 10 % service charge, so overall ok rating not great . Won’t be returning.

"Very good"
5/6
Stephen I.3 years ago · 1 review

Under the current Covid restrictions the pub and staff did a stellar job! Having to remind the staff a second time for a lost pint of beer and the bill is totally excusable. What I couldn't understand is why my debit card was retained behind the bar in order to run a tab ?!? I can't recollect the last time my payment card was parted from me for this long in a pub - I was concerned and worried and in hindsight would pay as we went- the other option offered by your staff. Absolutely nothing against your staff they were merely doing what they were told and trained to do. We are local and walked to the pub and would hope to return.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen N.3 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food. Very friendly staff. Good wine. Very good COVID distancing etc and cleanliness

"Very good"
5/6
Kim F.3 years ago · 2 reviews

We went for my husbands birthday and the food was very tasty and was prepared quickly and presented well. The staff were friendly and attentive.

"Very good"
5/6
Matt R.3 years ago · 1 review

Great venue.. food was really good and so was the staff.. definitely recommend this pub.

"Good"
4/6
Abby B.3 years ago · 1 review

Great venue, newly done up with fantastic outside area. Food ok - dry and a bit cold. Great service. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brian M.3 years ago · 1 review

It is a really nice venue with pleasant helpfully staff. The service was really quick and the food was excellent and presented perfectly. Definitely worth another visit. A tad pricey but having said that it was worth it!

"Very good"
5/6
Richard S.3 years ago · 1 review

The staff were very friendly and polite and the food was fantastic, so nice to have our meals freshly cooked

"Average"
3/6
Debbie F.3 years ago · 1 review

Limited basic pub choices souped up a bit, but generally nice.

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie D.3 years ago · 2 reviews

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. Would recommend for lunch.

"Very good"
5/6
Elise T.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere very relaxed, nice food. Enjoyed the music thanks

"Very good"
5/6
colinhuckle8@gmail.com H.3 years ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed the experience, excellent food and service, definitely be going back. Lovely shop as well

"Excellent"
6/6
Graham T.3 years ago · 2 reviews

We had to cancel our first visit due to illness but rebooked for the following week. Excellent Covid restrictions in place, hand gels etc. Staff masked and as courteous as usual. Very efficient service and really terrific food. Steaks done to perfection. A really satisfying meal and excellent value. It was our first dining out evening and couldn't have been better. Thank you Team Thatch and we look forward to seeing you again.

"Very good"
5/6
RUTH M.3 years ago · 1 review

2nd visit, 1st time in doors, same great service, great taste and lovely atmosphere x

"Good"
4/6
Jenny D.3 years ago · 1 review

Very pleasant evening. Good atmosphère. Very friendly ne and helpful staff

"Very good"
5/6
Sally S.3 years ago · 2 reviews

Really good Sunday lunch perfect Chicken supreme for me, and Roast beef for me my husband, vegetables not over cooked . Only thing I didn't like was the chicken liver pate too salty and the chutney was on top of the pate better to put on the side. Lovely attentive staff all friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue M.3 years ago · 1 review

Lovely lunch as this restaurant is near my home it is going to become a regular place to eat

"Average"
3/6
Jerry M.3 years ago · 1 review

Unfortunately the food wasn't up to the standard I expected and the menu was different to the Web edition not a great deal of choice. The staff however, were very friendly and helpful.

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