Ilchester Arms - West Dorset

We have been to the Ilchester Arms many times and will continue to do so because the food, service and atmosphere is excellent. Sunday lunch and evening meals have been really enjoyable.

Very good had sausage and mash could Not fault meal and service very good beer good prices and a plus no music

Absolutely great stay. Always a friendly welcoming. Traditional old pub with lovely rooms, very clean and fresh. Lots of local ales on tap and the food is great, freshly cooked and most locally sourced.

So pleased we found this pub! The service was friendly and welcoming, the garden is well kept and shady in places BUT the food was absolutely delicious!! I really wanted to have a salad but didn't fancy the 2 on the menu as don't eat meat, on request I had a salad with falafel and it was to die for, that dressing of nettles, ginger and lime was so good. My plate was pilled high with a large selection of Very fresh veg and I enjoyed every bite. My husband had fish and he couldn't get it into his month fast enough, it was so good : We enjoyed it so much we went back 2 days later, I had the same salad (of course and my husband tried your sausages which he said were top quality, our Westie had a bit and he also agreed. Well done to you all for such great food, service and atmosphere. We will be back!

Lovely food however let down by the service and attitude of staff. First problem was a pint which did not taste correct, I had taken this back to the bar to explain and this wasn’t taken very well by the staff. Second problem whilst still eating desserts we were told the table was booked out again in 10 minutes time! Never before have I been rushed to get off and out of a restaurant.