We turned up, a group of four, in the middle of an icy hailstorm in late April, and were immediately met with a warm welcome and a warm atmosphere at the Poet Laureate.
What a pub. The food was exquisite, the drink was excellent, and the service was professional and attentive yet friendly and personal.
After we had eaten we were surprised, yet delighted, to be asked by the waitress what one of our party had thought of the haddock, as it was a new item on the menu and the first night it had been served, and the chef wanted our honest feedback. Very brave to so publicly ask such a question, but shows how much they want everything to be right. And it was. In spades!
A good variety on the menu, with some pub classics (albeit done with a twist, a little bit better) mixed in with some more original dishes.
After three courses, and many drinks, it was a pleasure to pay the bill that was extremely good value for the wonderful evening that we had had.
Lovely pub for food and drinks! Really wonderful staff! Highly recommended as a gem in Poundbury! Much better than the Duchess up the road! Top notch carvery aswell �
This was a surprise meal from our family. Would really recommend Poet L, the food was excellent, there was a very good choice and something a bit different from the usual "pub grub" (and it was served on hot plates!!) and the service was very good, not rushed but did not have to wait too long and they didn't keep coming to ask if everything was ok. Looking forward to revisiting soon. Thank you for helping to make it a special Anniversary day.
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