The Blue Raddle - West Dorset

Tucked away behind the welcoming door of the Blue Raddle is a small slice of heaven. You won't find anything else to be small though, as all aspects of the hospitality are generous, especially the wonderful, genuinely home-made food. Of all town pubs anywhere, this is my favourite.

We were recommended this pub after discussing our struggles with finding a place that offers good vegetarian options. I am so thankful we decided to give it a try. We walked in without a reservation in the early afternoon and were lucky to get a table. The menu had a fantastic variety of vegan and vegetarian options, which is rare to find. I ordered the broccoli and blue cheese pasta with garlic bread, which was incredibly tasty. My husband got the pork and cider casserole with a side of vegetables, and he also loved his meal. The pub had unique and interesting decor on the walls and around the bar. We will definitely be returning with our vegan daughter to try their Sunday roast.

Superior pub grub doesn 't do this place justice. An amazingly long unusual list of options on the black board, including veggie/vegan, fish meat that should satisfy anyone. All clearly home cooked too. Good choice of real ales a friendly atmosphere, just as a pub should be. We got lucky with the last unreserved table, so booking recommended.

Called in for a drink on afriday night and were so intrigued we decided to eat there the following night. Fantastic varied menu that I doubt you will find anywhere else. lots of veggie options as well as Venison and Pheasant. Drink selection is also nice and varied as is the decor. This couple work so hard to ensure everyone enjoys themselves, This is a local business and well worth supporting, visit and enjoy yourselves.

I cannot find fault at all abso perfect in every way! Our group had Vegan burger, Pork faggots Cumberland sausage meals. Had to control ourselves not to lick the plates it was so tasty! All homemade and so, so tasty. We squeezed ourselves into the last remaining non reserved table and were served within seconds of going to order even though busy. Once a bigger table became free the landlord cleaned it and came over to offer it to us rather than saving for a bigger party so kind and thoughtful not what I'm used to out my way! About 12 vegan/veg dishes and plenty of meat/fish dishes of various delicacies about 40 meals ish. It seemed a standardised pricing one price fits all meals which was really refreshing idea. Busy, but lovely atmosphere where everyone seemed to know each other very welcoming nothing seemed too much trouble to landlord/lady. Once food scoffed we had an hour to spare before we had to make a move and didn't feel at all we had to make room for someone else. This sounds silly but I really appreciate a good hand soap these days (yes I'm pushing late 40's) and I was really happy to find Molton Brown hand soap in the toilets not a luxury I get in my local haunts (must try to upgrade my locals). Only thing I realy would recommend is to book we were so very lucky to get a space and |I wouldn't want anyone disappointed! Anyway give it a go you won't be disappointed!