Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at the White Hart. Thoroughly modern, the White Hart has transformed the old bakery of Dorchester into a brilliant restaurant, full of ambience and character; still displaying the beautiful ancient beams and baker’s fireplace. Our delicious food is of the highest standard, featuring predominantly local sourced produce.
Visitors to events at Dorchester Abbey can enjoy pre-concert dining, choosing from the special menus coordinated for the event.
Whether you stay with us or not, you can always be sure of a delicious meal or picnic lunch.
To ensure your table, book a reservation or you cannot find the time you are looking for please do give us a call, or send an email, and we will see what we can do.
Our pub and dining room are fully dog friendly.
Private Dining rooms are available for your exclusive dinner party.
Sample Menus
Traditional beer lovers rejoice! The bar maintains its traditional 18th century heritage with real ales, delicious beers as well as a wide range of wines and spirits. The bar features traditional slate floors, ancient beams and several welcoming log fires.
For groups of 8 or more please call or email: 01865 34 00 74 / Reception@whiteharthotel.com
Bringing you the taste of authentic Mexico! Every week The White Hart hosts a huge variety of taco specials.
Made using soft corn tortillas and local ingredients, the weekly specials are a great snack in the pub or a delicious meal for a Tuesday night!
Spice up your pub food with weekly taco Tuesday at The White Hart!
The best Thai food on the food scene, served weekly by the iconic local Thai chef, Mumi, of The Wild Pig Farm Shop fame. It’s the chef’s choice every week as she creates a custom curry sauce just for us, alongside our full dining menu offering.
You pick your protein of choice, served in the Thai curry with a load of vegetables, and a side of coconut rice, and a pile of prawn crackers. Add some veg spring rolls and a craft beer of your choice.
What a way to celebrate being one day closer to the weekend!
We will announce the curry of the week on the @whitehartdot Instagram page weekly.
Whether you’re wanting something to take with you on your walk around the scenic Oxford countryside or hosting a luxury alfresco dining experience while attending one of the famous tailgate parties at Henley or Ascot, our team at The White Hart Hotel will cater to your exacting needs.
We can create a casual dining experience with a custom picnic just for you, however, below are a sample of our suggested offering:
Picnics are supplied in cooler bags, with options for China crockery, metal crockery, or disposable options as required.
Picnics should be ordered 72 hours in advance, though it may be possible to create something with shorter notice.
Traditional Picnic
Caramelized Red Onion Goats Cheese and Walnut Tart, Brixworth Pâté, Sliced, Cooked Tarragon Chicken Breast, Grilled med veg and pesto pasta salad, Potato Salad, Pork Pie, Traditional Scotch Egg, Seasonal fruit salad and meringues, (V) Artisan Rustic Breads, olives, farmhouse butter, balsamic and olive oil dip (v)
Posh Picnic
All of the Traditional Picnic with the addition of, Sliced White Hart Ham and Piccalilli, Classic Prawn Cocktail, Slices of Rare Roast Beef with tarragon sauce, Luxurious Chocolate Brownie Bites, British Cheese Plate, chutney and crackers
Wine List
A selection of wines will be available for purchase from our Bar, though Pre-orders are encouraged alongside your picnic reservation.
Real glassware or disposable service ware, along with ice and appropriate garnishes all supplied as needed.
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