
The Ibberton
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About The Ibberton
The Ibberton is a free house pub and restaurant in Ibberton, Blandford Forum, with indoor and outdoor seating that includes a beer garden. Reservations are recommended. The step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and the private dining room accommodates groups. Dogs are welcome, and the pub offers takeaway for eating off site. It opens Wednesday to Sunday and is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local ale, potato skins with sour cream, roast beef on sunday and pork belly & scallops.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local ale, potato skins with sour cream, roast beef on sunday and pork belly & scallops.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the cosy atmosphere and the locally sourced, seasonal food, with repeated praise for the wild boar terrine, piri piri chicken, and turkey ballantine. The roast beef and face-shaped Yorkshire pudding on Sundays also earn frequent mention, as does the blueberry frangipane with local cream. Several highlight the welcoming feel, the cosy fire in winter, and the beer garden for sunny days. A few note the friendly service and the pub’s dog-friendly policy. One reviewer describes the pork belly and scallops as incredible.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the cosy atmosphere and the locally sourced, seasonal food, with repeated praise for the wild boar terrine, piri piri chicken, and turkey ballantine. The roast beef and face-shaped Yorkshire pudding on Sundays also earn frequent mention, as does the blueberry frangipane with local cream. Several highlight the welcoming feel, the cosy fire in winter, and the beer garden for sunny days. A few note the friendly service and the pub’s dog-friendly policy. One reviewer describes the pork belly and scallops as incredible.
Featured reviews
- Gary Wiles-Rourke
“Discovered this gem on a long weekend break! Set in the idyllic setting of Ibberton, it's the perfect place to enjoy a local ale and some outstanding food! James and Gemma have run this free house for the last 10 years and have turned it …”
- wendy gardner
“This is such an awesome place to eat, have a local pint, chatting to the owner as her husband is the chef. Came here today 12th June 2026 as we are staying in the area for a few days. Atmosphere brilliant. We had potato skins with sour …”
- Lucinda Fraser
“We love this pub , lovely cosy atmosphere in a beautiful setting . Gemma is always very welcoming, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Jai is a wonderful cook , everything is locally sourced, fresh and seasonal. We are so lucky to have this gem of a pub nearby. They regularly hold theme nights, quiz nights and barbecues. All details on their website.”
- Chester Howlett
“Our local pub- always happy to see us. Great food and drinks. Nice gardens to sit outside to have a beer. Cosy fire in the winter. Always a winner. 😀”
- Sandy & Dean Martin
“Had 2 wonderful meals here whilst staying in Ibberton. The pub is cosy & the owners are friendly & welcoming. We would happily eat there again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
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- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
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