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: 08721 077 077 (ref 5705)

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Pub suggested by Peter Froude on 1 Dec 2003

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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 210 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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Probably the best pub for real ciders I've ever visited. The choice was stounding, and the Westons still organic was fantastic. Very odd place in the middle of nowhere but therein lies the charm. I have also never seen so many dogs wandering happily about the place as when I went here. Wonderful.
followedthrough - 29 Aug 2010 15:07
We washed up in a monsoon, at the same time as a load of dripping wet hikers. Loved this pub, which just radiates character. Lots of friendly banter and beermat throwing for a collie called Shambles. Not usually a fan of stillage beers, but all the ones I tried were spot on. Definitely have to go back in better weather.
Albert_Campion - 28 Aug 2010 20:59
Have wanted to go here for years and finally got the chance - oh dear my experience was exactly the same as the reviewer TEL3. This is strange because the other reviews are all so gushing (and I have no reason to disbelieve these appraisals). My 1st ale choice was off and I was made to feel like a liar and the 2nd choice was def green but i was too polite to complain. Maybe it is biased to locals because I did get 'looks' when I (quietly) pointed out the beer was not fit. Lets hope my experience was unusual, but I will not bother returning to be honest.
odbod - 25 Aug 2010 15:25
A most perfect place. To be sure, you need to:

- Take cash
- Have a hearty breakfast
- Walk out from the pub down to the sea and 'caves'

But...for atmosphere, choice of ale and cider, esoteric clientele, local characters and plain beautiful view, this is where to go on a Sunday afternoon.

Long may it survive, untouched by modernity.
jchasty - 2 Aug 2010 22:50
Vastly overated! Good location but the owners make no effort at all (at least on my one visit). The place was packed and seemingly popular but the beer was average; there is virtually no choice of food (and the pasty wasn't very good).
Similar'quirky' pubs like the 'Low House' in Laxfield in Suffolk are the real thing...this place is just lazy!
I've wanted to go here for years...what a disappointment!
TEL3 - 2 Jul 2010 22:48

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