The White Hart

Drink in the atmosphere of rural Dorset

Since the 17th century, The White Hart pub has provided a focus for the community of Bishops Caundle – a small thriving village in north Dorset, close to the historic market towns of Sherborne and Sturminster Newton.
Our traditional village pub offers a warm welcome to locals and visitors to the region. We’re family-friendly, with ample outdoor space for children to play.
In summer you can sit in our extensive garden, breathe in the fresh Dorset air, and enjoy the distant views to Bulbarrow hill. In winter you can snuggle up by our cosy hearth.

Freshly-prepared pub food

Enjoy our lovingly-prepared pub meals, cooked to order – from light snacks to wholesome meals, including homemade specials, Fish Fridays and Sunday roasts.
If you’re in the mood for a pie, you need to try our homemade steak & kidney pie with shortcrust pastry!
Vegetarian options are available too.
We have a tempting range of homemade delicious desserts.
See more here.
Please book in advance.

Real ales, cider, specially-selected wines – and more!

We’re a traditional pub, not a gastro-pub – pop by for your favourite tipple!

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Two Awards in One Year!

Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021

‘In this particularly challenging year, you stood out by providing great service and experiences to your guests’. – Tripadvisor.

Thank you to our customers for all the great reviews!
We are very pleased to announce that we have been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner for restaurants – meaning we’re in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide, based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews by our customers.
Read more here.

South West Hospitality Small Business of the Year 2021 – Southern Enterprise Awards

SME News Magazine has announced the winners of the 2021 Southern Enterprise Awards.
The SME Southern Enterprise Awards programme recognises and awards small and medium enterprises.
Read more here.

Find us…

We are easy to find, being on the main A3030 through Bishops Caundle village, on the right hand side just past the church if travelling from the Sherborne direction.
There is plenty of parking space in our car park to the side of the pub.

You can also find us on Tripadvisor.

With over 17 years in the pub trade, we are a local Dorset family and pride ourselves on creating a traditional village pub atmosphere – and we look forward to welcoming you!

Roger and Rachel Paull.

Brian Bingham
4 Star
My local pub for years. First visit for a while due to pandemic. Went to a music evening excellent night. Food was nice staff very friendly and helpful. Nice place.
Sunday 22nd May 2022

Karl Mitchell
5 Star
So, I arrived here at a bit before 2 pm and was a little worried I might be too late for lunch. But fortunately I was in time! I quick perusal of the menu, revealed some tasty treats! And oh my, were there some nice things! Unfortunately, my first choice had sold out - no doubt testament to how good the Crab and Prawn Salad must have been. This turned out to be rather fortuitous however, because my eyes were drawn to the Mezze. This was a sheer delight of Prosciutto, with a couple of perfectly spiced and cooked lamb Kofte balls, some olives and feta cubes, rounded off with a tasty portion of home made Hummus, some lightly charred red pepper, artichoke, and sliced freshly grilled pitta bread. The price was extremely reasonable (read could have been a little more money and still good value). The lady behind the bar was friendly and cheerful, and the whole place had a really good vibe. Excellent - thank you!
Saturday 28th May 2022

Annette Foster
5 Star
This is the first time I've been in the white Hart I would definitely recommend it the staff are very friendly & helpful ,the pub is very nice & family all welcome ,the food was lovely & nothing was too much bother ,great car park & garden will definitely be going back again .
Sunday 19th June 2022

John Kewley
5 Star
A quintessential Dorset pub. Well kept beer and a limited but interesting menu. Staff are extremly friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit.
Thursday 26th May 2022

Simon Smith
5 Star
Super friendly pub with good range of beer and food.
Friday 3rd June 2022