The Langton Arms

In 1993 the Cossins family, bought the Langton Arms in receivership from Barclays Bank, located just down the road from Rawston Farm in Tarrant Monkton. Over the years under Barbara’s leadership, we have become an award-winning country pub. With meat now supplied from the family farm and butchery, customers who dine here can really experience the “field to plate” philosophy. In 2004 disaster struck on March 2nd 2004, a spark from a chimney ignited our thatch roof and the resulting fire quickly took hold as we watched in horror as our livelihood was engulfed by flames. We remain thankful to the 80 or so firefighters from stations across Dorset that came to our aid and the support of our villagers who formed a human chain to salvage valuables. The roof and most of the first floor were destroyed and downstairs suffered extensive water damage.” Community spirit coupled with hard work and determination paid off, as the Langton Arms miraculously re-opened in some areas the following weekend. Six months after the devasting fire we reopened fully the rest of the business. The Langton Arms has a large team including 4 chefs and 12 bar staff. Delivering high quality local homemade food and drinks to our restaurant, two bars and a large garden seven days a week. Offering a thoughtful and popular Dorset wedding and function venue throughout the year with our own civil wedding licences and bed and breakfast bedrooms. We're also proud to host one of the only remaining skittle alleys in Dorset and were voted best Pub in Dorset 2016 by the National Pub & Bar Awards.