Based on 2.881 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 2.881 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 265 in 367 in Weymouth and Portland
Nº 56 of 81 British in Weymouth and Portland
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It is located on the front. Food was very good very busy so had to wait a little for our food. But we were notifed so was not a problem would recommend
Dave Gill . 2024-10-21
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Delicious Fish Pie. Georgie is brilliant; friendly, welcoming, informative, excellent customer service, knew what was going on across front of house. A real asset, along with the delicious food
Anna Hobbs . 2024-10-20
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Excellent. Views outside and warm and friendly inside
Gareth Scott . 2024-10-19
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Great location for either a beer or food. Always good food when I've eaten
Joel . 2024-10-15
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The Cove House Inn drips in history, from smugglers to raging storms to toilets that take you underground. The food is great, the views, especially sunsets are stunning and the service matches it all.
Douglas Pigg . 2024-10-08
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Wonderful lunch with friends for a belated celebration of my birthday. The fish pie looked so good we all ordered it, and it didn't disappoint!
Sherrill Batty . 2024-10-01
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Just stop for a drink and sun shine
Margit Szel . 2024-09-26
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On a quiet sunny afternoon there is no finer place to be by the sea.
Mike Sear . 2024-09-23
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Love this gem of a pub. Such a nice atmosphere on a sunny evening with the stunning views over the beach and the sunset. Staff are friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. (Book a table though as if it’s nice, they’ll be full!)
Andrew Jee . 2024-09-19
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A nice place with good food and very friendly staff. The beautiful nature then does the rest.
Martin K. . 2024-09-18
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Today I was served the literal best roast I have ever had in my life. The chef has obviously changed since I last ate at the cove. Jaw droppingly good.
Kia Pope . 2024-09-15
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Friday evening in September on an Autumnal evening and sat outdoors at The Cove Inn watching the sun set over Lyme Bay. We ordered fish and chips and Chilli (from the specials board). The pea fritter complemented the fresh fish and the chips were excellent. The chilli had the correct hint of heat (for me), two marvellous meals to eat and watch the sun set. Staff are polite and helpful, a lovely evening, highly recommended
Stephen Bassett . 2024-09-14
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Great food, fun pub, with amazing views.
Michelle Hibell . 2024-09-13
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Good selection of beers, we only wanted a sandwich to go with but at £9.95 for cheese and chutney we gave it a miss. Expensive
Harry Burrows . 2024-09-09
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A hidden treasure, great food, good selection of beers, fantastic staff and a sunset view to die for. Will definitely visit again next time we're in Dorset.
Mark Killing . 2024-09-08
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Food was excellent and staff friendly.
DJ Erol . 2024-09-08
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Best to book for food at any time during the season.
Christopher Bowles . 2024-09-06
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We had a drink and the charcuterie which was pricey considering the price but what we had was lovely.some cheese with it would be nice
Penelope Hayden . 2024-09-04
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I was in Portland at the weekend to visit family & we visited The Cove House Inn for our evening meal on Saturday. The menu was very limited & they had a special menu chalk board on display. Two of us chose a starter of baked cheese to share. It was not spectacular at all & by lifting the it up & looking at the bottom we discovered it was President, which is the brand I would never choose in the supermarkets. For our main, I had the prawn & chorizo linguini, horrid dish as the linguini was far overcooked, prawns the same & to much chorizo that the meal was not balanced at all. My son chose the burger & commented he would have been better going to burger King, say no more. The other member of our party had the fish & chips. The bill came to a staggering £71 & the overall suggestion was never again to eat here.
Tim Murphy . 2024-09-03
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A great pub, next to the beach with an excellent view on Portland cliffs
Andrea Lenta . 2024-09-02
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Lovely food and friendly staff, the Moules Marinier were the best I have ever had , beautiful rich creamy sauce,!8 of us ate and everyone loved their food!
Johnwarnertrip . 2024-08-27
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Excellent meal for a lunchtime stop, we were tempted by the Lemon Sole on the specials board. Very polite people working here too, helpful and polite (after an exploding cider bottle issue in our campervan) Thanks for a memorable visit, would recommend. Only issue is parking, but the high street is a good back up option. It was busy when we arrived on a Friday at 1pm . Thanks again 😃
P Richardson . 2024-08-23
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Good food, beautiful old pub and good service and food
elizabeth S . 2024-08-22
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Very enjoyable couple of pints on the edge of the sea.
Gary Richards . 2024-08-18
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I can't really comment as we went to see if we could get a table for a meal but it was full. Judging by the number of people there and that all the tables that were empty were reserved I'm guessing it's a popular place to visit. Maybe we'll book next time we are in Portland.
Grahame Elford . 2024-08-17
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Selfrighteous, unwelcoming landlord unlike the stunning location. A pub to only visit once and never come back unless the managment changes. Pubowners who treat their guests in such an arrogant condescending manner are like like librarians who don’t appreciate literature. Not only were we treated in a unprofessional manner, the Guinnes was not within my top 1000 best drinks. Clean your lines please ! Don’t recommend this pub
Bob . 2024-08-15
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Great pub with great beer. But beware that they stop taking orders for Linch at 14:00. We arrived 15 minutes late and had to do with crisps…
Jonnas49 . 2024-08-14
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Very nice old pub on the sea front. Great view of the sunset.
Steven J Buckle Spears . 2024-08-08
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Really a hidden gem, you can never imagine a decent and best quality seafood meal by just paying a normal pub food price! Take a look to their black board for their seafood option and you will be amazed! Really worth visiting no matter how far away it is!
Charles Lee . 2024-08-08
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Wow This place is amazing...great food, great atmosphere and such friendly staff. The view is beautiful as well. I had the best fish and chips I have ever tasted,,,just perfect. Will definitely visit again.
Gary R . 2024-08-08
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Bar staff who were very welcoming and know their beer.
Martin Gunn . 2024-08-07
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Great pub, brilliant atmosphere and amazing views 😁
Lucy Quick . 2024-08-04
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Sensational food. The choice were all amazing, every dish was made with Gluten Free in mind and it all tastes amazing. Good choice of drinks and a view over the water to die for. It really is a 10/10 of a place. You won't be disappointed.
Chris Edwards . 2024-08-03
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Food was excellent, staff friendly & helpful.
diane white . 2024-08-02
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Beautiful pub lovely atmosphere very friendly wait staff. However the old lady behind the bar is vile,rude and obnoxious be warned use other bar staff I thought at first it was my accent as from the Midland but no pure vileness
Lee R . 2024-08-02
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Beautiful pub lovely atmosphere very friendly wait staff. However the old lady behind the bar is vile,rude and obnoxious be warned use other bar staff.
Lee Ross . 2024-08-02
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The burger is one of the best that I have tried in Dorset
Tony White . 2024-07-31
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Super hospitable, very friendly service and delicious food. Have eaten here 3 times now. It was perfect every time!
karin Vriens . 2024-07-26
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Great food, great service. Very busy, you really do need to book.
Tau Merand . 2024-07-21
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A real hidden gem. Lovely clean pub. Food was out of this world. The fish pie was absolutely bursting with fish and the king prawn and chorizo linguine was amazing. Loads of prawns tasted fantastic. Really friendly staff. Would def visit again. We were too full to even look at the desert board but will def visit again
Sarah Howard . 2024-07-20
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Had a couple of lunches here this week, great location just off Chesil beach. Superb food, good service and drink selection. Recommended!
Bob Chappell . 2024-07-20
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The most lovely views along Chesil beach from the outside seating. We went for sundowners and really enjoyed the evening. Plastic glasses are available if you want to walk down to the sea or along the esplanade.
Christian Noll . 2024-07-19
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Lovely place right on the edge of the Chesil beach great place to see a sunset!
Heretwo ThereCars . 2024-07-18
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Great bar & restaurant, friendly staff and comfortable surroundings
Stuart Bass-twitchell . 2024-07-16
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They offer a Sunday Menu online, which is why we booked, only to turn up and this option not be available on Sunday. Disappointing but we would have just left with nothing else to say, if not to be met with a very sarcastic, brunette waitress who said "good luck finding one!" Didn't mind a menu change but she let's the whole pub down as we have been in for drinks on previous nights and met with good service. Customer facing roles, being in one myself, shouldn't be met with comments like that. She proceeded to follow us out and say she was "being genuine!" Unfortunately Cove Inn, this member of staff let the rest of your pleasant team down.
Emily Wilson . 2024-07-14
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As a local the Cove has always felt like home. A beautiful setting and a fantastic atmosphere there especially on the summers evening watching the sunsets. Good food and friendly staff add to the enjoyment of being a regular at The Cove.
Wild Heather Photography . 2024-07-11
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Nice views, double the price for drinks of our local pub in Weymouth
Paul Bratley . 2024-07-11
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The pub was fully booked and we managed to get a seating on our last day. Thought the food would be better, but we would say average.
Jesper Berthing . 2024-07-09
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In a time where eating out for pub food is becoming increasingly expensive for standard fare we have to say what a great experience we had at the Cove House Inn today. We are on holiday so you expect to pay slightly more but we are there at lunchtime off the special board for £30, I have local Portland crab and chilli linguine and my wife had the smoked haddock fishcake, high end cooking and excellent service, two pints of Guinness a pint of San Miguel and a large glass of Savignon and the bill was £55 excellent 👍 we return Friday 😊
Mark Rhodes . 2024-07-07
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Fantastic cozy traditional pub with incredible food. Grey sunset views and lovely staff. 10/10
Tom Cox . 2024-07-06
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Didn't eat here, but service and atmosphere was friendly. Great views, plenty of seating & snacks available.
Sara . 2024-07-06
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Gluten free options available. Service excellent, best fish pie I've had in any pub
Louise Hatch . 2024-07-04
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Only drank here although the food looked very good. We loved here so much we visited every evening during our week stay. Ok, the pub doesn't own the sunset but it does provide a brilliant place to enjoy it with some super well kept beer. Then on the last night it all turned stormy and the pub turned into that lovely weather bearing cosy retreat we also love. Definitely on our return to list!
Toast . 2024-07-03
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Great place for a drink and very friendly staff 😊
Gitte Åstradsson . 2024-06-30
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Fabulous pub, well run with amiable well trained team. The food is fabulous and great value for money. Well done team Cove House Inn!
Joy Gill . 2024-06-30
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Staff very pleasant and fo od excellent!
Danielle Fox . 2024-06-28
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Lovely Sunday lunch and cocktails . Couldn't fault it. Nice atmosphere and lovely views across the sea 🌊 👌 highly recommend, will return.
Deborah Monk . 2024-06-28
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Fantastic views sitting outside with chesil beach in front of you
Stewart Woodruff . 2024-06-27
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Great location and friendly staff
Shaun Edgington . 2024-06-25
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Great sunset views. Real ale but the two on offer very similar in style and not in top condition sadly. Doom bar and Durdle door amber ales.
Thomas Harry . 2024-06-20
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Greeted at the door with a warm welcome. Service with a smile. Would recommend for anyone in Portland, but not on a Monday as it and other establishments are closed.
Trevor Daley . 2024-06-20
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If you're on Portland , this is the pub to go to. On a sunny day outside with stunning views of the coast. On a windy overcast day, then inside is a cosy place to be .
John Parker . 2024-06-20
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Haven't eaten here yet but intend to on our next visit. Food always looks and smells like it's worthy of more than just 5 stars.
Luke Lawrence . 2024-06-17
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A couple of pints after a tour of the Island. Smashing pub with friendly and efficient staff and tons of atmosphere.
Maurice Gee . 2024-06-12
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Absolutely fantastic lunch. Whole place for me cooked to perfection and tasted absolutely amazing. Fish pie for my wife, and it was full of fish, beat ever. Definitely be back 👍👍👍
Ray Warne . 2024-06-08
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I can not recommend this place enough!!! Staff is a really friendly pub is cosy and the food is so delicious!!! We had a stop before going to the castle, and this was the best decision. Situated on a seashore, you can sit outside and enjoy your surroundings, or you can sit in warm inside sheltering from wind. We tried multiple things on the menu and loved them all! My personal favourite was the fish pie!!! Btw not sure what you do to your chips but they are delicious! If in the area I will be going back.
Simona Tucker . 2024-06-07
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Excellent place for a spot of lunch and some drinks. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and handled our booking for a celebratory lunch for a large group of 19 people and kids smoothly and efficiently. The ambience is great too with stunning views and cheerful vibes.
Vinitha Aravind . 2024-06-02
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Lovely homely pub with a fabulous restaurant. Options especially the daily specials were varied and all appealed. We had mussels and pork belly bites to start and fish pie for mains. All were delicious and filling. Would definitely recommend it but be warned a growing reputation means booking is essential. Can’t wait to return
Andy Mitchell . 2024-06-01
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Checked bank statements, was charged over £30 for a pint and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc which is £22 on the website so £8 for a pint ! Never again.
Dave Lane . 2024-05-31
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It's a nice cozy bar, especially if the wood fire is burning. Food is hit and miss but the service is good and everyone is friendly. Great views of Chesil beach.
Bryn Spencer . 2024-05-28
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Had lunch outside on a sunny Saturday. Lovely friendly and well organised service, very good food.
Joanne Henson . 2024-05-25
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Another great meal. All my visitors enjoy a dinner at your pub. So sorry this pub is on the market. Hope the prospective owners do it justice.
Su Baudrey . 2024-05-21
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Great location - right on the sea front. Enjoyed a beer watching the waves crash in. We were too late for food, but it looked good - so that will be for next time.
Brian Lawes . 2024-05-18
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Absolutely fabulous evening meal with a beautiful sunset thrown in. Do make sure you check out the specials board and phone ahead to reserve a table. Lovely service. Would highly recommend.
latenightlizzie . 2024-05-18
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Lovely position by Chesil Beach. Popped in for a drink and a bite. However, feel that £37.50 for one crab sandwich, one chicken sandwich, one glass of wine and one guinness to be excessive. To be charged £14 for a crab sandwich which did not have a great amount of meat in , was not really what I would have expected. No receipt was given when we left. Its a shame as we have had many good lunch at this pub.
Gill Beale . 2024-05-16
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Food was incredible, but sadly it was overshadowed by very poor service. We sat for 45 minutes without anyone taking our order (we were told not to order at the bar, even though we were parched). We could see thr staff standing around chatting while we waited to order and again after we'd asked for the bill multiple times. The food itself was delicious - we had the crab linguini, mussels, and fish and chips and recommend it all. Beautiful views and location.
Chelsea Rae . 2024-05-15
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We sat out side with the dog as the weather is lovely today and had lunch the food was delicious and a good price they gave us plenty we were full up .it is a sun trap there and we will be back very soon
Albert Richardson . 2024-05-15
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Eaten here many time and food and service great, however came here on an evening , didn’t expect to get a table but happy to eat outside . Waitress then . Informs me the food we wanted couldn’t be served outside as it was too cold! . Apparently Chef is worried of bad reviews , I said my problem if food went cold but they wouldn’t budge In the meantime others came in and were given a table in front of us ….. So disappointed in the attitude and lack of concern .
Rich Dee . 2024-05-14
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Great Pub. Buzzing atmosphere outside. Dog friendly. Food was lush. Roast beef Brisket. Right by the sea. Reasonably priced too. Would recommend and definitely return.
Wend Towers . 2024-05-14
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Lovely location and wonderful food
Sue Doherty . 2024-05-14
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We just went down for a few beers but . The food looked nice . Staff are very friendly Great atmosphere. And the sunsets as you can see are outstanding .
Paul Dempster . 2024-05-04
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Stunning pub, fantastic food, brilliant staff, gorgeous sunset. 6 stars!!!
Jason Smith . 2024-04-21
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Gotta be some of the best views possible from a real pub!!! Good beer, good food, good service!!!
Andy Atkinson . 2024-04-20
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Fantastic local pub with really amazing food. I personally went for the fish pie and I thought it was Michelin star level. I'd definitely recommend it.
Jaime Valle . 2024-04-17
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Great food, fantastic location and lovely staff. Starters and chicken burger were great but I did think that 19 mussels in a £15.50 main is a little mean given the additional cost is minimal. Lovely sauce though. Thank you.
Mel Jones . 2024-04-13
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Great pub, very friendly staff, tasty food Stunning views from table 19 The sticky toffee pudding was amazing
Keith Stevens . 2024-03-31
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Lovely food, lovely view, friendly helpful staff. Lovely place x
Jodie Wilson . 2024-03-24
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Very cool. I liked it very much. I was there with British friends, a very atmospheric place!
lavrik I . 2024-03-24
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Great pub, lovely staff, fantastic food and stunning views! We finished the last leg of our south west coastal path journey here yesterday and received a lovely welcome from the staff which made the moment really special. Thank you.
Suzanne H . 2024-03-23
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Fantastic views, excellent food and efficient service. There is a very varied menu – we had a lovely broccoli and blue cheese soup followed by fish pie. If you have a window table the views are really superb. Service was efficient and friendly.
Steyningfrom2016 . 2024-03-19
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Eating out should be a treat but it wasn't at The Cove Inn. I had fish and chips but instead of the light crispy batter I was hoping for I had a very boring piece of fish covered in flat brown batter with a soggy layer underneath. The chips were pale and not very appetising. The staff made us feel unwanted except for the girl who took the drinks order. Shame. Great location though.
seagirl617 . 2024-03-18
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Loved this place,an Oasis in Chiswell(Portland)Beer lovely (Durdle Door)Food even Better(Sea Bream on the menu)What's not to like,Staff very friendly, even spoke to me,thats a plus in this day and age,Recommend to all,especially all over 50yrs of age,Cheers, K
K Watts . 2024-03-13
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Fantastic Sunday lunch and a lovely spot. Great staff. Left my jacket there with my wallet in, went back a week later and collected it. Could not have been more courteous. Thanks again.
Phillip P . 2024-03-10
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Owner landlady made us feel like they were doing is a favour. Also some confusion about tables even though we prebooked. I’m probably sure she’s used to this feedback
madchilling . 2024-03-02
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Fish pie was best ever! Great service and great food, would highly recommend.
Sandi Purnell . 2024-02-18
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Great little retreat, food was amazing. Staff really friendly. Great atmosphere, old school feel to the place with a modern twist. A hidden gem and perfect recluse from a long day. Had a lovely meal and were made to feel at home immediately. Can't wait to return.
Stephen Turner . 2024-02-17
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Cauliflower steak is rubbish 1/10 Even if they changed the name to cauliflower cheese I’d struggle to give it 3/10 Char grilled no way. Boiled to an inch of its life , slop. My partner and her daughter had fish and chips they left 75% on the plate! Must do better. Basic fish and chip shop can do better. On the plus side ale is good.
peter M . 2024-02-17
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Just very good. Service, food and what a location.
Jim Mack . 2024-02-10
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Nice pub in a good location and great view. Only had a coffee but it was very nice. Would have liked to have had food as the menu looks nice but they were fully booked so I guess that speaks for the quality etc.
sswbarnard . 2024-02-05
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Absolutely fantastic service and food. We went for the Sunday lunch and it was honestly outstanding - one of the best we have ever had away from homemade. The Yorky pudding was lovely and fresh. All the starters we had were also very tasty! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting.
benbH7407JQ . 2024-02-05
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What a great hidden gem! Food is impeccable, lovely surroundings and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you for 2 wonderful meals
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Good range of beers especially darker ales. Dark and dingey inside, in the evening can be very loud, staff do nothing with rowdy drunken customers even when asked, have witnessed many people leave due to loudness. Food not as good as other Wetherspoons often cold and poor attention to presentation.
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I ordered fish and chips other night don't normally go there as there chips go chewy. But was let down by codfather . Waited nearly 40 minutes for fish and chips . They kept taking orders instead of doing orders that been placed and they were doing the orders of the ppl that came in last . While 5 of us were still waiting . Won't be going back
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This pub states that it is dog friendly but this couldn’t be further from the truth. My partner and I went in to the bar for a drink with our dog. Our dog was very well behaved until one of the locals approached him. He started to bark. He didn’t bark much but everyone in the bar started being nasty to us. Saying really nasty things. We only had a couple of sips of our drinks and we left. We were made to feel really uncomfortable. Bar staff didn’t do anything. I was really upset by this. Horrible, mean place. Don’t go there, especially if you have your four legged friend with you.