The Dumb Post Inn — Restaurant in England

First time for me visiting the Dumb Post Inn. Had a bit if a shock when I saw the cobbled stones out front and no wheelchair friendly way to get to the entrance except over the grass which was firm - but in winter that might not be an option - and then trying to go with the line of the cobbles a short distance to the door. Not an ideal start but the warm welcome helped negate that first impression.

Fabulous views but again sadly, we had to sit inside as no way down for a wheelchair to what looked like great terrace. It was a glorious day yesterday and that would have made it a five star review. The staff were very good indeed, helpful, patient and kind. Apparently the Inn is a listed building so theur ability to make alterations limited. In this day and age though I'm sure accessibility for all would be considered equally important by Planning.

The menu was not the one I'd seen online but it still had enough for my Dad and I to happily choose from. The calamari was well cooked - makes a nice change as often it can be rubbery at other venues. This was perfect. The wild mushrooms were OK, personally I would have liked some garlic with them and the bread a little less grilled/burnt but that's just me. The medium rare steak was cooked perfectly and the skinny fries with skins delicious too.

Definitely recommend the Dumb Post Inn but next time I'll go back with able bodied companions who can manage the steps to the terrace, or in winter when I'm sure the atmosphere inside will be warm and welcoming and assuming it's been cold enough for the grass area to be hard enough for pushing...

My daughter booked a table for me and my wife and her for a Father’s Day meal using the online system. We arrived to be told we would be sat outside. This was not in any of the confirmation details my daughter received and had not been requested. Due to it being Father’s Day there were no tables inside. The weather was cool, windy and cloudy. We had not brought jackets as we expected to be inside. My daughter had driven from Poole where she lives. Other than ‘sorry, there’s nothing I can do’ my wife had to prompt the manager to actually offer any type of compensation for this outrageously poor service! My daughter received a call from the landlady later that afternoon (after we’d had to go and buy food to cook!), and, after discussions, was informed that the three of us would receive a meal and a bottle of wine to make up for missing the Fathers Day meal but also myself and my wife would receive an additional meal for putting us out so much and having to go out and buy food to cook. We have received a voucher which barely cover a meal for two let alone a meal for 3 with a bottle of wine! What’s more, the expiry date on the voucher has already passed! It does not cover any fuel that would be needed for my daughter to drive back to Calne again from Poole and, in my opinion, does not make up for the dreadful service we received. This is the second time I have been badly let down by this pub and will not be bothering my time and effort to be let down again! Poor show, even with...

What an amazing Sunday lunch at a really special place. Our friends had previously visited for a lunchtime anniversary celebration and had said how good it had been so five of us decided to try the Sunday lunch. The food was excellent, by far and away the best roast we've had. Plenty of different meat and one vegetarian option on the roasts, plus other menu options. A lovely selection of vegetables as a side and we also ordered cauliflower cheese. All of the roasts came with a large Yorkshire pudding and the chicken had added stuffing. The meats were cooked to perfection and the gravy was very tasty too, the roasties were tasty and the red cabbage was divine. The service was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We asked if we could go and sit outside after our meal and that was no problem. It was a warm afternoon and the outside seating area is delightful with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside towards the Cherhill white horse. The price of the Sunday roast was pretty competitive and I considered it to be excellent value based on the flavour, quality and quantity. A cheeseboard was shared by two of our party and the sticky toffee pudding by another two. Again the quantities were excellent and they were both very tasty. It's a lovely relaxed way to spend a Sunday enjoying superb food and drink....