The Greyhound Inn

You couldn't ask for a more welcoming foodie pub than this quintessential Dorset local wrapped in lush Hardy countryside. The Greyhound is a gorgeous 17th-century inn with a walled garden in a picturesque village - step into the flagstoned bar and you are greeted with convivial banter, good local ales and food cooked with care and intelligence. The kitchen knows its business and keeps things simple, allowing the flavours of top-notch local materials to speak for themselves. A simple but effective starter teams pigeon breast with oxtail faggot, port wine and shallot marmalade. Next up, an excellent piece of pan-fried brill is served with wilted red chard, local mussels and a light broth pepped up with saffron. Almond tart with vanilla ice cream wraps things up in the comfort zone.