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In my opinion...
Perhaps they should rename this pub 'The Silent Children' or something similar. We stayed at one of the 3 local campsites and thought the place looked nice for lunch, so walked along there.
We (as a large proportion of the population do) have kids and found the place totally unwelcoming. We had to sit outside (even though the pub wasn't even 1/4 full) in the 'pleasant' October weather in the sad excuse for a children's play area. The menu states 'Due to constant requests from our customers we do not allow children anywhere in the pub'. This suggests to me that 'their customers' are their regulars, and I believe if you are not one of them you are not welcome.
Whilst one can appreciate that some adults want peace and quiet (I didn't have kids myself once!) to not even allow kids in at lunch time (this place shuts at 2pm) in a small area of the pub (they could sit facing the wall in the corner?) seems quite strange.
For lunch the kids menu starts at £4.95 (don't even ask about the rest of the menu prices). You cannot even buy a side order of chips (I assume to further discourage 'casual' eaters who do not actually want to spend five quid on half a portion of fairly average fair).
You only need to read their website (check out the policies and philosophies page!) to get an idea of the rules. Everything about this place is negative - 'No this, No that etc etc'.
I bet this was a nice pub once, but yet another establishment that has tried to become a restaurant. For adults only. With very deep pockets. Providing they obey the rules. And definitely don't bring any children.
Well their rules are not my rules. We will not be bothering them again with our custom.
Such a shame.
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I am part of a local cycle group who decided to start from the pub with a view to sinking a few beers apres ride. As we were parking the landlord asked us to move some of the cars which we did leaving 3 in the car park. Upon our return the pub was empty and we were blamed for driving away his custom. The sign outside indicates children are not welcome. (There are several campsites close)I can't believe that this pub deserves to be frequented.
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will go with most reviews here.the landlord and lady are very friendly.we got a txt to say our son had an accident while having dinner and then completely lost signal.the landlady heard we couldnt make contact and presented at the table with the house phone.a lovely gesture.the end bar is the only place you can just have a drink.the rest of the pub with tables set for diners.the same menu through out the pub.usual suspects as far as pub grub goes and chef specials which were lovely.the pub is very busy all of the time and the car park was full everytime we past which was what drew us in.theres 3 caravan sites close by which may account for that.badger beers really nicely kept and a really nice rose from the short but adequate wine list.well worth a visit if your on hols in the wareham area.
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The "end bar" is still a pub. Very friendly landlord & landlady. The rest of the building is devoted to being a restaurant. Badger ales, always well kept but shocking prices!!
Never had a bad meal here, always happy with the food.
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Excellent Pub, Excellent Landlord and Landlady, Great food and company. Even made inlaws happy.
Les R.
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Landlord has done his best to make it a resteraunt at the cost of being a decent pub.No kids allowed, motorbikers not encouraged.Funny in the middle of winter ,in the car welcomed with open arms but turn up in the summer on the motorbike and your completly snubbed.
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Seasonal closing? - Nah, mate! The current landlord kicked out the darts team (they played on Mondays) and kicked out the pool team (we played on Tuesdays) in an attempt to make it more of a restaurant.
I was a regular there for over 20 years, and it was never the same after Nigel left. I've found somewhere better as my second home now.
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Strange there are not more reviews for this pub. I worked here many moons ago under the then Landlord Nigel Carr, then it was one of the best country pubs around, with a wealth of visitors from the many caravan parks around and walkers in the surrounding forest. In them days, the thing that made this pub was the atomosphere, with frequent BBQ's and locals who would just turn up and play a guitar or violin!. Recently got told I could not go in because I had kids with me! So I cant comment on this once extrodinary family pub
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Caution this pub is closed on Monday and Tuesday lunch times. Seasonal closing?
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