The Mitre Inn

The Mitre Inn is a cosy place where you can enjoy locally made food and drink, and find a perfect retreat to unwind after a long journey.

Opening Hours
Monday: Open for drinks from 5pm to 10pm
Tuesday: Open for drinks and light menu from 6pm to 10pm
Weds/Thurs/Fri: 12pm to 4pm & 6pm to 10.30pm (Food served 12-2pm & 6pm-8:30pm)
Saturday: Open all day (Food served 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 8.30pm)
Sunday: Open from 12:00pm to 5pm (Sunday lunch served from 12pm to 3pm)

Our Story

Nestled in the quaint village of Sandford Orcas, the Mitre Inn stands as a beacon of warmth and hospitality for weary travellers and locals alike. With its traditional country charm and inviting atmosphere, our renowned establishment has been a cherished gathering place for generations and feels like stepping back in time to when pubs were pubs!

Whether you want a cozy place for a quiet drink, a family meal, testing your knowledge with our quiz nights or be entertained with live music and events, The Mitre Inn welcomes you.....and your dog!

You can even stay in one of our rooms to experience it all!

How Are We Doing?

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The Mitre Inn

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Fizzy 5

22:41 17 Nov 24

Beautiful location. Lovely. Staff. Great food. Wonder fireworks thank you.

Fizzy 5

11:39 16 Nov 24

Amazing atmosphere.Really friendly staff.Lovely area and great garden.Fireworks were amazing too.

Jo Bradshaw

17:38 03 Nov 24

Fabulous food, busy and lively pub. Wish all pubs were this good

shaza Michelle

12:53 24 Oct 24

Good old traditional English pub.Good hearty food.Cosy & welcoming. Just what I want when I visit the country side.One of those pubs you can just rock up to without having to be suited & booted. Wellies welcome.Glad the new owners didn’t turn it into an expensive posh nosh Queens Arms.

Archie Isles

16:44 11 Oct 24

What a charming pub! I was there last night with a group of friends for our regular get together. Crop Circle beer delicious, food superb and the staff were absolutely lovely. What a tremendous bunch and all in an idyllic spot/village. Highly recommend to one and all!

Stephen Bartlett

11:10 09 Sep 24

A perfect country pub down deep green lanes of Dorset in a beautiful village close to Sherborne. Excellent beer and food

Alison Knowler

21:18 03 Aug 24

Lovely pub. Comfortable room with nice bathroom and powerful shower.Wonderful breakfast, freshly cooked to order.We didn’t eat other meals here but will if we stay again. Will definitely book again if we visit this area in the future

Keith Knowles

22:53 29 Jul 24

Proper pub ! Proper people

Mike Basnett

13:39 26 Jul 24

A small country pub in a little village, with 2 comfortable accommodation rooms in the pub and a shepherd’s hut in the grounds above the pub. A bonys is the kingsize beds. The landlord and team were very welcoming, and there was a good selection of food and drink. Work is in progress to make improvements to the ground above the pub to enjoy the views. It is very dog friendly.

John Green

07:46 21 Jul 24

Iv stopped here a few times now and it’s a lovely little quiet pub. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The owner Steve is a great host. The room are very clean and comfortable. The pub offers fantastic food, all homemade and the breakfast is one of the best iv had in any hotel. If your looking for a nice quiet place to stop for a few night in Dorset you must stay here.

Colin R

12:20 17 Jun 24

Excellent Sunday lunch that included a huge portion of beautifully cooked beef for a very reasonable price. Excellent friendly staff and good selection of drinks including alcohol-free for “the designated driver”.

James Boothroyd

06:43 23 May 24

Lucy Mcnally

13:34 19 May 24

Came to The Mitre Inn for a Sunday Roast and it was fantastic! The food was delicious and plentiful and we didn’t have room for dessert but they looked stunning!The staff are super friendly and kept checking everything was OK with our meal. A gorgeous building in a lovely setting – could not fault it in anyway and we will definitely be returning!

Paul

06:50 17 May 24

Not the ritz but clean and comfortable with marvellous friendly staff and superb home cooked food – excellent value for money

Abi Edge

20:26 11 May 24

Couldn’t find the menu online and even in the restaurant it’s only on the wall. It’s also worth noting they don’t have a kids menu, just smaller portions of the food available. There is a nice selection of games to play and the staff are very friendly. The wagu burger is 10/10!

Peter T

07:56 23 Apr 24

Proper pub in a beautiful village. Good choice of ales, excellent pub grub, and a really friendly welcome from staff and locals. The gardens are being substantially improved, as has been the parking. Watch out for the regular music nights. This lovely traditional pub has recently been taken over but retains its village charm.

Richard Collins

16:09 21 Jan 24

“Absolutely Fabulous ” Family + 3 dogs, lunch for my wife’s 70th birthday. We were all made very welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. All staff were very attentive and the food was superb. Cannot recommend it highly enough. “Dog friendly ” is an understatment”. Thank you.

Our Story

Whether you want a cozy place for a quiet drink, a family meal, testing your knowledge with our quiz nights or be entertained with live music and events, The Mitre Inn welcomes you.....and your dog! You can even stay in one of our rooms to experience it all!

How Are We Doing?

Whether you want a cozy place for a quiet drink, a family meal, testing your knowledge with our quiz nights or be entertained with live music and events, The Mitre Inn welcomes you.....and your dog!

You can even stay in one of our rooms to experience it all!