The George Inn, Chideock, West Dorset

The George in Chideock is a traditional thatched pub, run by friendly and dedicated landlords Emma and Steve. Both previously worked at River Cottage, bringing with them the ethos of using good quality, homegrown or local food.

While much of the menu is based on locally produced meat or fresh local fish, vegetarians do have a reasonable choice with a permanent maincourse offering of vegetarian linguini served with pesto and goat's cheese, as well as a seasonal special which might be something like a seasonal vegetable gratin or stuffed local mushrooms.

Thursday nights are pizza night at the George, offering wood-fired pizzas with toppings of your choice, all freshly cooked in their outdoor oven. Sunday lunches also offer a vegetarian alternative of spinach and tomato lasagne.

A friendly welcome is always assured at the pub, there is regular live music, occasional quiz nights, and a good atmosphere, with cosy tables by the fireside during the winter, as well as a quieter dining room for more formal dinners. Booking is recommended, especially during the holiday season.

Contact details: http://georgeinnchideock.co.uk/

Tel: 01297 489419

Star rating: ****

NB: the star rating is the opinion of “The Dorset Vegetarian”, with a maximum score of 5 stars, and is based on quality of food, choice for vegetarians and overall impression.