Welcome to
The Fleur de Lys

The Fleur de Lys boasts all the features that one expects from a country pub; low ceilings, exposed beams, open fires and plenty of cosy corners. Located right at the centre of the Cranborne Chase AONB, surrounded by chalk downland and under an International Dark Sky Reserve, it’s perfectly placed for a rural retreat, whether it’s a quiet pint at the bar, a leisurely lunch or a peaceful overnight stay.

The name, meaning “flower of the lily,” reflects centuries of heraldic and royal tradition. The Fleur also has a literary claim to fame – Thomas Hardy knew Cranborne well and drew inspiration from it for his novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles. In Hardy’s fictional “Wessex,” Cranborne appears as “Chaseborough,” and the Fleur de Lys becomes the “Flower-de-Luce Inn” where Hardy’s characters meet on their way through the Chase.

Our menu celebrates the changing seasons and the rich variety of ingredients grown, raised, and made in Dorset. Expect pub bangers such as handmade shortcrust and puff pastry pies, with fillings that change with the seasons, alongside creative a la carte dishes, cask ales and a carefully curated wine list.