Lunchtime on a Saturday saw my visit out of curiosity more than anything else. £4.80 return for the 15 minute bus journey from Swanage(KERCHINGGGGG!!!!) that gave 1 and a half hours drinking.

Wasn't busy but the bar queue was a bit chaotic. Barwoman was overzealously shouting at people as to were they being served. I'd hate to be here in the height of the season. Ale was tip top though-Ringwood Best,Hopback Crop Circle,Iceni and 1 other that escapes me. Hecks Kingston Black couldn't be left undrunk. Saw Yeovil brewery ale in the "cellar" room awaiting its turn to be unleashed. The pastie me mate had looked good and trade in this department seemed efficient enough. Heinz ketchup and HP sauce was a good touch(far better than the usual bitter pub branded shite!)

Place was full of 50 somethings with those pokey walking sticks wearing beige cotton shorts,cotton polo shirts and bum bags(is this the regulation dress for people walking round the country??),men with rancid varicose veins and women with nipples prtoruding from saggy tits.

Visited the "museum" but found it didn't really fit in with the pub,I'd prefer to see the room as somewhere to sup ale. But that's only my opinion. Can see where all the ratings come from though,the clientelle are those who are all computer literate.

Not my cup of tea,but great beer and cider.

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an_ecunemical_matter - 12 May 2008 22:36

We had a great pint and cornish pastie there yesterday. Don't let the queue for the bar put you off, it is only one person wide@

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louisedubya - 12 May 2008 18:42

I just love it!
Great beer & massive Cider selection. As old & original pub you will ever see. Excellent place to put up yer toes after a yomp along the coastal path or a session rock climbing.
Fun loving & attentive landlords & staff.

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royalmarine1 - 6 May 2008 15:43

a truly great little pub.like other reviewers say its like stepping back in time. very unspoilt and well worth a visit.everytime we go we meet somebody nice to talk to and there are always some great characters enjoying a brew.highly recommended but dont tell too many people.

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jammyjames - 24 Apr 2008 19:43

This is one special pub. Nothing else is quite like it! The beer & cider is superb. The pub is charming, and the attached museum excellent!
Very nice pasties that fit in with the rustic appeal of this place.
10/10

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nomadic_boozer - 14 Apr 2008 13:01

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