The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers - pub details

Square and Compass
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Address: Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LF [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 5705)

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Pub suggested by Peter Froude on 1 Dec 2003

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> Current user rating: 7.6/10 (rated by 166 users)
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other pubs nearby:

Kings Arms, Langton Matravers (1.6 miles), Scott Arms, Kingston (1.7 miles), Ship Inn, Langton Matravers (1.8 miles)

 

user reviews of the Square and Compass, Worth Matravers

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Undoubtedly very characterful, but I'd think twice about going there on a warm day, as the pub is tiny and gets incredibly busy. When I went on the Sunday of a Bank Holiday weekend, there was a large queue from the bar coming out into the beer garden.

The beer was nice, but nothing special. On a quieter winter day, I'm sure this place would come into it's own, but be ready for off-putting busyness in the summer.
thomashenry - 1 Jul 2009 13:19
Yes it can be crowded but the family running it must be doing something right as it is very busy even on a early June afternoon. Beer is well kept, food I would not bother as the pasties are expensive but it has a great location and the staff are efficent and friendly.
HoppyImbiber - 18 Jun 2009 14:31
It's the atmosphere I love about it. People seem to go there with an expectation and generally get it. I've had winter evenings when all eight people in the pub sat round the fire chatting, heaving band nights and hot summer days outside and thoroughly enjoyed them all. There may be a scrum in the hall sometimes but I've always found it good humoured and chatty, that alone stands the place apart.
gdm - 26 May 2009 12:48
afullpint, yep , an honest review , this pub is badly over rated. The service is a BIG problem. The location is its biggest draw. Thank you for your complete honesty.
slerpy - 3 May 2009 18:52
I am going to be a bit of a party pooper on the Square & Compass. It is a decent pub, but it's all about Location, Location, Location. I love going there and sitting outside with a pint of reasonable (but not great) ale, but it's expensive and trying to get a drink can sometimes be a challenge - why do people have to clog up the area around the serving hatch? It was a nice day yesterday, so there was no need for the massive scrum along the hallway! I usually get there two or three times during the summer but only to show visitors the stunning location. 6 out of 10 from me.
afullpint - 3 May 2009 18:11

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