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Comments by Dougalyd
The Clock House Hotel, Chideock
Visited a couple of times last week, it seems to be a real community pub - when we went there was a skittles league taking place and a poker night and numerous other events are advertised. Three ales were on tap, Wadworth 6X, Hobgoblin and a guest ale and were fine, if not particularly inspiring. The food is pretty standard pub grub but was decently cooked and the portions were hearty. The welcome was warm and the bar staff were on the ball and friendly.
24 Sep 2012 16:15
Superbly situated pub down in Seatown with loads of outdoor space, if the weather isn�t great though it�s pretty small inside and it can be a struggle to get a table. As with most places in this area the beer is from Palmers but to be honest it wasn�t in the best of condition and seemed a little flat. The food was excellent though, there are numerous dishes on the specials board and as you would expect with a pub that is a stone�s throw from the sea, seafood plays a prominent part. The fish and chips was a generous portion with some good crispy batter, hake with a pea, bacon and butter sauce was delicious. The interior looked like it had seen better days and a bit of sprucing up wouldn�t go amiss (the toilets are not particularly pleasant)
24 Sep 2012 16:14
Visited last week, they had 5 ales on tap. Landlord which was ok, Sheffield Brewery's Seven Hills (v nice) Everards Tiger (not bad) and I can't remember the others. We didn't bother with the restaurant as apparently the food is the same as served in the bar, had a mixed grill which was a heartly plateful and did what a mixed grill should, filled me full to the gills with tasty meat. I enjoyed my visit and would happily go back.
12 Apr 2011 18:33
Didn't eat there, just had a couple of pints. Decent selection of ales on tap, five or six I think although I don't think any of them were from local breweries. They had Landlord, Schiehallion, Bitter and Twisted, Butcombe's Old Vic and a couple of others, beer was fine and somewhere between �2.50-3.00 a pint. Service was pretty quick and freindly although it was quiet when we went in.
12 Apr 2011 18:27
The George Inn, Chideock
Made two visits in a week while staying in the area and enjoyed it both times. Four Palmer�s ales on tap, Best Bitter, 200, Copper Ale and Dorset Gold all of which were in decent form. The menu is mainly based around the specials board and offers a decent variety of dishes including local seafood and more meaty offerings. Would highly recommend a Chideock Egg as a starter (scotch egg made with chorizo, delicious) and the fish and chips was excellent (although they are fries, not chips) with a generous sized piece of fish and nice crispy batter. The staff were helpful and friendly and they also allow dogs in, which is nice.
24 Sep 2012 16:17