Real ale, great pub food and a warm welcome at The Kings Arms

Set at the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, this historic village inn is perfectly placed just minutes from golden sandy beaches and the breathtaking Jurassic coast. Surrounded by picturesque Dorset countryside, sip on a pint of award-winning real ale, sample the great pub food, admire one of the finest floral displays in the area and let The Kings Arms remind you of what British pubs should be all about.

An inn has stood at this site for the last 400 years, and there is no sign of this tradition changing anytime soon - The Kings Arms in Stoborough is a dog friendly family inn which is drawing locals and visitors from all over with its magnificent mingling of contemporary and time-honoured elements.

The building itself was once used as a butchers, and you can still spy the old hooks hanging below the canopy. Today, the inn serves pub food in a different sort of style - in a tempting mix of modern and traditional dishes created by experienced head chef Peter Harrison, who has previously worked at prestigious hotels and been awarded an AA rosette.

Kings Arms featured in the Good Beer GuideThe Kings Arms in Stoborough, Dorset

The Kings Arms features in the Good Pub Guide and Good Beer Guide 2010-2011. The regular menu offers great pub food with something for all tastes, including light snacks with vegetarian options, and the likes of a homemade 8oz prime Purbeck venison burger for a hearty main course.

The pubs ever changing specials board, incorporating fresh, local and seasonal produce are there for you to enjoy with dishes such as roasted rump of local lamb, presented with spiced ratatouille and a rich port jus; or choose the chef's seafood casserole for a real taste of the ocean - it features tender pieces of salmon, snapper, halibut, tiger prawns and green-lip mussels, cooked in a leek, celery and garlic broth with a hint of Pernod; or line caught Sea bass and locally sourced Purbeck game.

To complement your meal, or for a superb evening without the food, an array of award-winning wine and real ale is served at the bar.

So, sit back with a chilled glass of wine in hand - perhaps under parasols outside when the weather is warm - and appreciate the stories of deliciousness and good company this 17th-century country inn has to tell.