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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 8475 reviews

What Tony M doesn't like about The Sun Inn:
2nd visit to the Sun Inn, and as it was earlier in the week the carvery was not on offer which was a pity because their standard menu was limited and the choice I had of their Pie and veg was mediocre at best. It was clearly a microwaved effort and with little to commend it. Otherwise the comfort, ambience, and service were all good to excellent, but for the price charged, I thought the food was poor value for money. What User likes about The Sun Inn:
This is our 'go to ' pub for the best carvery in Dorset. Not only on Sundays, it proved so popular they provide it every day! Recommend you book ahead, this is actually a local legend in our family! View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 20 reviews

Large small pub with homemade food, very courtesy and good service for our large group on a school trip.

Best brat I ever had in the restaurant. already booked to go back! good priced, good portion sizes and welcoming and friendly staff.

Great service with friendly staff, carvery was great.

Burgers was really good and big very good service will be back.

Lovely pub old fashion and cosy. Food good and well priced. Next to a main road. But lots of parking and nice grounds..

The Sun Inn offers a mixed dining experience, combining a cozy atmosphere with a varied menu that has received both praise and criticism. While many visitors have enjoyed hearty carvery options, praising the quality of the meats and sides, others have encountered inconsistent food quality, with some dishes described as mediocre or microwaved. Service has generally been friendly and accommodating, particularly during busy periods, yet there have been complaints about rushed dining experiences and temperature comfort. Overall, while many return for the warm ambiance and favorable prices, others are left hoping for improvements in food consistency.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 787 reviews
853jez
24.12.2023 - 11:46

Excellent! Squeezed us in during an extremely busy Christmas lunch session. Accommodated us on a good corner alcove table and quickly adapted the carvery to glu...

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edj
24.12.2023 - 11:46

Just had the best carvery tonight, not been here for over 20 years, will return. Staff very friendly. Would highly recommend.

Anita
24.12.2023 - 11:46

For birthdays or odd roast meals out we have come here over the years , and when busy ,food.etc and service was good, even recommended place to others etc, but...

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JanW239
24.12.2023 - 11:46

Dropped in on an impulse as we were nearby and hungry. Super welcome from a regular member of managing staff. Topside beef and turkey were being served. I chose...

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Voyager58902588391
24.12.2023 - 11:46

We just called in on the off chance of a table and they fell over backwards to serve us and we agreed to be finished by 13.20 brilliant Very nice carvery

Google
4.6 ★ from 1562 reviews
HeyItsSteviePee
19.02.2024 - 12:58

I sat in the car park googling stuff, lovely view, and the menu and reviews are great, will go inside next time Parking: Flat ,paved, some lines on it. Plenty o...

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Maria
19.02.2024 - 12:58

Probably one of thr best carverys known to man and it is on every day. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Roast Beef

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Dave
19.02.2024 - 12:58

Very nice pub with attentive and friendly staff Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Lazar
19.02.2024 - 12:58

Good! Price per person: £30–40 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Parking space: Plenty of parking

Josh
19.02.2024 - 12:58

Cost per person: £20–30 Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Must-try items: Pie of the Day, Chips, Peas, Gravy Parking availability: Ample parking available Pa...

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Facebook
4.5 ★ from 737 reviews
Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 15 reviews
Yelp
4.1 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.6 ★ from 723 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2841 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 1789 reviews

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