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This pub has probably the best view from the garden of any pub in the south of England. Having said that, the attitude of the staff is cavalier and bossy, the pints aren't filled to the measure (in my experience) and the food is fairly ordinary. Why stop here when the Square and Compasses (one of the best pubs in the world) is just down the road?
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Enjoyed a visit here whilst staying in Dorset. Tastefully decorated though the loos left something to be desired.
Had a very nice meal which I didn't have long to wait for and the staff were very friendly. Huge wine list which probably indicates the sort of clientel there but a tad disappointed there was only one ale (Ringwood) on tap.
Would I visit again? Very much so. The plus points far outweigh the negatives. It's worth a visit if only for the magnificent view from the beer garden over the Purbeck Hills and Corfe Castle...
7/10
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second best views in dorset (1st is the square and compass). Definately a yuppy pub. Food is good, a little expensive. Families are welcome. very modern inside.
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Huge pub, with a nondescript choice of real ales. Bar staff unwilling to pour full pints, and at the prices they charge, it's not acceptable.
Seems to fill with posh students on Sunday evenings, most of whom are quite obnoxious. Get very busy at other times.
Food can be great or dire, depending on which chef they've managed to employ this month.
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Despite having possibly the best view from a pub in Dorset nobody local drinks here much because it's too full of London posho's down for a few days to stay in their weekend cottages.Beer's okay,big beer garden with fantastic views,but it's awful inside with a weird,modern bar that's completely out of character.
Never actually managed to eat here,but their Christmas menu was laughably expensive - £50 a head,children under 10 eat free.But pick your time,a sunny weekday out of season,have a beer and sit outside and it can be a pleasant place to waste half an hour.
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Lovely old pub,Modern inside with a good, well priced, menu. Yhe views are spectacular. Good choice of Beers.
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visited this pub on 27th July 2007. Great selection of wine, food was very good and hot apart from the powdered mash served with the main dishes. The views from the beer garden are fabulous. The loos weren't particularly clean and could do with updating. Much better food than the New Inn at Church Knowle.
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Sensational view of Corfe Castle in the distance from the beer garden.
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Don't believe everything you read...This place is fantastic! Ok, the food is not up to much but it's alright. With the magical view of Corfe Castle, that makes up for everything with a glass or two of vino in the garden. Also, there is a rumour that it's haunted which amazed and freaked my children when a bush bashed against the window one evening. Lovely Gallery dining place, toilets clean and well-presented and some suberb photos of a film (Thomas Hardy) located at the entrance. Nice staff etc and well worth a visit. PS to the owners - cld do with a bigger car park.
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This pub is summed up in the word "potential."
Great, idllic location (near the marvellous Chapmans Pool) with stunning views.
However, an unsympathetic re-fit and a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none food menu with food of variable quality lets it down.
I remember the days when it was owned by the Devenish brewery....
Sadly this pub's potential is currently unfulfilled, by a long way.
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Enjoyed a fantastic meal last night. Good food served quickly.Log fires and best pint of real ale ive had in quite a while.Staff always friendly and must have the best views of any pub in England.Friendly locals
anonymous - 1 Dec 2005 22:32 |
excellent pub, good food, friendly staff, fantastic views.
anonymous - 20 Nov 2005 20:46 |
this is a great pub with good beer and food and absolutley fantastic food!
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