The Thimble Inn

About

Surrounded by far-reaching  views of the Piddle Valley, the Thimble Inn is located in the beautiful village of Piddlehinton, Dorchester. This centuries old thatched pub is a real ‘chocolate box’ venue with overflowing hanging baskets in the summer and roaring log fires in the winter. The pub gardens are a real feature, with streams flowing around the pub and through the woods where visitors can enjoy a meal in the sun or the shade. Having undergone a huge refurbishment in 2014, the stunning interior now boasts sandstone floors, antique furniture, open fires and even an indoor well.

Chef and proprietor Mark Ramsden and his team create seasonal dishes from scratch using the finest local ingredients. Highlights include slow cooked confit of pork belly with apple sauce and crackling and local cod fillet served with new potatoes and Sauce Vierge. A range of gourmet burgers are also made in house and on Sundays, the traditional roasts are very popular. The interesting wine list incorporates wines from Dorset to New Zealand, and the well kept Real Ales are from the local Brewery in Bridport. Mark’s wife Lisa and her team provide one of the warmest welcomes around and families are particularly well catered for with children’s meals and toys and games for the little ones to enjoy.