Eat & Drink

The Saxon Inn

When you visit The Saxon Inn, you can expect to indulge in an authentic British inn experience, complete with delicious food and a variety of drinks.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Whether you’re after a tasty Sunday roast, family celebrations, or a relaxed dinner with friends, The Saxon Inn can always cater to your needs. At our quintessentially British inn, hidden in the village of Child Okeford, Dorset, we offer dining with fresh produce from the best local suppliers and plenty of drinks to enjoy with family and friends.

Beyond the traditional bar, you’ll find The Green Room, a relaxing place in which to wine and dine. Our second indoor dining area is The Garden Room, adjacent to an al fresco-style terrace and a large sun-filled garden. We proudly offer a unique, homely lunch and dining experience in relaxed surroundings, so book your table today.

Grab a Drink and Unwind

With an open fire and a cosy seating area, the bar offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to enjoy a drink or two. We serve a selection of local and international beers, wines, and spirits, as well as a range of warm drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. We’re proud to stock a wide selection of gins from the local area.

This is a sample menu; please contact us to check

Locally Sourced from Dorset’s Larder

Our team takes pride in sourcing only the freshest, local seasonal ingredients and collaborating with some of the best independent local producers. We strive to run a sustainable, environmentally friendly inn and a farm-to-table restaurant, with produce-led, seasonal menus favouring small-scale local suppliers.

A Variety of Dishes

It’s important to us that all patrons are satisfied with their meal when they dine at our inn. We have a varied menu filled with a broad selection of delicious meals, so you’re sure to find something to match your tastes. If you have any specific dietary requirements, let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Starters

Honeyed Real Cure chorizo with Manchego salad Gf £9.0
Chicken liver pate served with toasted brioche, cornichons & chutney £8.0
Fennel & lemon Risotto with parmesan shavings £7.5

(available for main 16.0 vegan option) add prawns 4.0
Smoked Mackerel salad with beetroot & horseradish Gf £9.5
Soup of the day with toasted bloomer VE Gf option £6.5

Mains

Traditional Beef Wellington served with red wine sauce, thyme roasted carrots £28.0

Was this dish named after the 1st Duke of Wellington? Who knows?
Dorset Pan-fried Pork fillet with madeira & wild mushroom sauce, seasonal greens & Hasselback potatoes GF £19.50
Smoked haddock & cauliflower creamy gratin with kale a real winter warmer GF £18.50
Beef cheek pappardelle Ragu, a bowl of pure comfort GF OP £18.00
Smoky bean stew with cauliflower mash comforting, packed with plants and flavour VE gf £15.5

All our seasonal vegetables are supplied by Organic Farm, Child Okeford.

Main Classics

Free range chicken Kiev with truffle fries & rocket with salsa verde £18.5
The Saxon beef burger with cos lettuce, onion, Dorset blue vinny or Dorset red cheddar homemade burger sauce, ciabatta bun and fries. add bacon 1.5 Gf opt £17.5
Cider & dill battered fish & chips with garden peas, tartare Gf lighter option 12.0 £18.0
Bangers & mash with, red onion gravy & kale Gf supplied by Farm Girl Sausages of Wimborne £17.9
Bangers & mash with, red onion gravy & kale Gf supplied by Farm Girl Sausages of Wimborne £17.9
Coriander & chickpea burger with cos, grated carrot,mint & chilli yoghurt & fries VE Gf op £16.5

All our seasonal vegetables are supplied by Organic Farm, Child Okeford.

Sides

Truffle oil & Parmesan fries, garlic aioli Gf £6.00
Sweet Potato fries £5.00
Chip/fries (VE) (Gf) £4.00
Dorset Red Cheddar Chips/fries £5.50
Rocket, Parmesan salad (VE option) (Gf) £4.50
Buttered seasonal green vegetables of the dayVE option Gf £4.50

VE = vegan, V = veggie, Gf = gluten free, Gf option = gluten free option available.

Please let us know if you require further allergen and ingredient information. Due to an open kitchen, low-level cross-contamination from ingredients can occur during the production process. Service charge is left to your discretion, 100% is given to the staff serving you.

Drinks

Cask Ales

Butcombe Original
Palmers Copper
Gritiche Lore
Eight Arch Square Logic

Lager

Estrella
Butcombe Underfall
Guinness
Butcombe Tall Tales IPA
Ashton Press Cider

Local Dorset Gins

Conker
Tackleroom
Shroton
Golden Cap
Pothecary Gin

Local Dorset Vodka

Black Cow
Chantily

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Please be aware that menus are subject to change.