EVENING SET MENU
Join us from 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and get three courses for £22 or two courses for £17 . Whether it’s our handmade steak & ale pie that takes your fancy, or our indulgent apple & raspberry crumble served with vanilla ice cream or custard, we’ve got dishes for everyone included in our Evening Set Menu. What’s more, you can get 20% off your favourite bottle of wine!
Available Monday evenings from 5pm
New Seasonal Flavours
As the days grow longer and the nights get warmer, we’ve got new flavours on our menu which are something to celebrate. Join us for our new spring menu which promises to tantalise your tastebuds and leave you craving more. Think pan-fried salmon with mozzarella & pesto pasta, warm Mediterranean salad and rump of lamb to name a few.
Lunch Club
Join us midweek and get lunch and a drink for £12.
Choose from a tasty selection of pub classics, sandwiches and wraps along with a choice of beer, cider, wine or a soft drink for just £12.
Available 12-5pm Monday- Friday, we’ve got your lunch sorted.
CELEBRATION MENU
Looking to celebrate a special occasion? Here with us we believe that special occasions deserve nothing but the best. We’ve got our new five-course set menu with fizz on arrival designed to provide an unforgettable experience. With bread and olives to begin, perfectly paired with seasonal starters, hearty mains and decadent desserts, all followed by coffee and truffles to finish, you’re all set. Give us a call or speak to a member of the team to book your table.
Available all day, Monday-Saturday
Pie Pairing Monday
Enjoy our perfectly cooked hearty pies alongside a drink for just £16. What’s more, you can add a dessert for £5 to really give yourself that mid-week outing. Available from 5pm.
Sharing Tuesday
Five bar snacks & two drinks for £25 plus more sharing bundle deals.
Join us every Tuesday for the ultimate sharing occasion. Choose from a variety of bar snacks alongside our range of drinks to create the perfect picky dinner for all occasions. Available from 5pm.
Burger Night Thursday
Who says Thursdays can’t be fun? Enjoy the perfect pub occasion with a burger & a drink for £15.50. With our range of beers, ciders, wines and soft drinks, you’re all set for a marvellous Thursday evening. Available from 5pm.
A traditional family-friendly pub
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive roadside pub located in the hamlet of East Knighton. Here at The Countryman Inn, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.
Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.
Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our Nine ensuite rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you’ll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
THE SHACK
The Shack is our little hidden gem, tucked away in the corner of our beautiful beer garden.
At The Shack, you can enjoy a small range of bites, including our delicious open sandwiches and Skin-On Dirty Chips
And if you’re looking for something different, you can treat yourself to our scampi or succulent southern fried chicken!
We've also installed pizza ovens, so you can expect freshly baked pizza made to order!
The Shack is open for big event days at The Countryman. Don’t want to wait for your food? Grab a slice straight away or skip the queue at the bar by ordering food and drinks to be delivered directly to your table.
So, are you looking to dine in an idyllic setting just four miles from the famous Jurassic Coast? The Shack is the authentic seaside pub experience.
STAY A WHILE
The Countryman Inn is host to nine comfortable rooms for a place to rest your head, whether you spend your days exploring the countryside or retreating to the bar. We are the perfect respite, no matter if it’s a few days or just for the night, the Countryman Inn is the place to be.
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Find Us
The Countryman Inn is located on Blacknoll Lane in the heart of East Knighton village, Dorchester.
Whether you’ve been exploring the local area or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.