Domino's Pizza in Purbeck

Came across this pub on our way to Weymouth and was delighted by the fantastic reception that we received from the manageress. She was extremely welcoming to both us and our dog and showed such enthusiasm that we were blown away. As it was a cold day we ordered bangers and mash which hit the spot. Nothing fancy but just good plain food. Also looks a good place for Motorhome / camper stopovers. Would certainly return if in the area.

Bad start when the member of staff greets you with a moan about how many bookings they have. That’s not my problem. Maybe try welcoming us with positivity and wishing my wife a happy Mother’s day instead. Our table seemed ok to start with, but before I had even warmed the seat up we were being asked if we knew what we wanted to order. We asked to be given a minute, but immediately afterwards a second member of staff asked if we were ready to order. The conveyer belt was truly in motion. Well the table was made worse when guests arrived on the adjacent table. It was clear there was insufficient room for comfort. Please stop the money-grabbing, cram them in like sardines approach and provide an enjoyable experience. We ordered our food, two roast beef and a child’s fish goujon and chips. I reckon 5 minutes passed and we were presented with our plates. The only nice part was the horseradish. My beef was tough, potatoes over done and lukewarm at best. The gravy was bland, not beef gravy and I wish I hadn’t added it to the dish. The lunch was rounded off with a bill that already had service charge applied in faded print that I didn’t see. We were a table of 3, why is service charge included as standard? I didn’t want to tip their poor service, bad setting and rubbish food. To top it all my wife had to ask for the Mother’s Day chocolate gift, another chance to say Happy Mother’s Day missed. Never going back!

We had booked a table weeks in advance and people who were in front of us who hadn't booked was given a decent table . Where as we were seated at a table that was central point where everyone was walking around and draughty. We expressed our disappointment and where told there were no other tables yet there was and I again expressed our unhappiness where we sat and asked to move to a vacant table that was a bit more secluded. Waited ages for our salads which were vertually thrown in front of us by a young guy . Terrible service food medioca. Won't be going back.

The barman was friendly and I appreciated that he proactively checked my dietary requirements and didn’t make me feel like a pain for being vegan. We had lovely meals sat in the cute garden with generous portions. It is very close to the sika trail car park for walks in the forest.

Fish was cooked lovely. Long John went out of his way to make sure his customers were happy. When you see his dedication and the service of his staff you know you will be going back again.