BITE user comments - dorsetman54
Comments by dorsetman54
Was a favourite of mine as food used to be good and good location, relaxed feel about the place too. Last 3 visits (all this summer) not so good, food poor (even when pub not packed), now the same as several other Hall & Woodhouse pubs so unimaginative. Friendly staff and good service though, as ever.
21 Aug 2009 14:37
Visited recently, good pint of Lemony Cricket and pleasant atmosphere.
Mainly holidaymakers at the moment and menu predictable Hall & Woodhouse
fare, once you've been to one you know what to expect. Halfway Inn at Notton, St. Peter's Finger at Lychett etc exactly the same.
Loyalty scheme heavily advertised at the World's End but cards not available so not a good start.
Pub does well with visitors (large car park and good position) and cheaper than local competition (Botany Bay and particularly Coventry Arms now a 'gastropub', according to the pub anyway.)
21 Aug 2009 14:31
Visited for first time in 2 years last Saturday.
Having been told pub is under new management with new chef our expectations grew...
Initial thoughts:
+ pub looks better, toilets much improved and more space to eat.
- My wife's meal was luke warm, our table was dirty and we had to ask for it to be cleaned. Food not particularly good value. Drinks xpensive (�6 for a glass of wine is too much).
Such a shame they don't make the most of the opportunity they have there, given its position.
19 Aug 2009 16:34
The Old Granary, Wareham
Visited the Old Granary in early summer, mid-week and had a good meal with good friendly service. Take on board other postings here, especially that weekends must be v. crowded so I would avoid those times. Although Hall & Woodhouse, they have a different menu from other H & W hostelries (World's End, St Peter's Finger etc.) as marketed more 'up-market' (same as the Olive Branch in Wimborne). Great location and no fights (to my knowledge) unlike some pubs in Wareham.
21 Aug 2009 14:46