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Nº 178 in 234 in Purbeck

Nº 64 of 77 British in Purbeck

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Came for lunch for a family members birthday. Walked from Durdle Door down to Lulworth Cove having booked 3 tables for the 16 of us. Food was delicious and staff very friendly. Would certainly return in the future.

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Martin A . 2024-11-01

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Sunday lunch was great - huge portions (the kids ones were huge too) and plenty of different vegetables all cooked really well. Gravy was a bit watery. They’d run out of custard for dessert though, and we were fairly early in the day. Quite an expensive meal, but good quality. We came back for an evening meal later in the week and the Sunday lunch was definitely way better.

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Rebecca P . 2024-10-29

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We visited here twice while on holiday. The food was lovely, the service was good and the staff very friendly. Will definitely treat ourselves with another meal here if we return to Lulworth. A pity there's no Hotel car park we could use.

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Steve M . 2024-10-21

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Great food (love a steak pie with mash and red cabbage). Fast, friendly service. Lovely pint of local stout and a birthday candle in my pie!

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Gr . 2024-10-16

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Great space in garden, friendly staff. Had the n’duja chicken supreme and it was DELISH! Dog friendly, would return again!

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KRF . 2024-10-15

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Popped in initially to get some respite from the rain on a visit to Lulworth cove. We were greeted by a lady who offered us a table and told us to order food at the bar - but she did warn they had reservations for dinner coming in so there were busy. Having looked at the menu we decided to stop and have Sunday dinner as it looked good. Wish we hadn’t bothered. Girl on the bar was very frosty and not particularly helpful, she barely looked up and had really quite a rude attitude. We ordered 2 x roast beef for the adults and 2 x burgers meals for the children. I did ask if the kids meal of southern fried chicken comes with chips and was scoffed at and told no! That old famous dish for children of chicken dippers and mixed leaves on the menu! Strange combination! Anyway - the roast beef dinners we received were passable - much smaller than what others around us appeared to be getting but actually taste wise not a terrible meal but certainly not worthy of a £20 price tag. The kids burgers came absolutely smothered in ketchup / mayo mix which again is a brave move - nothing mentioned on the menu about it and my children didn’t enjoy it at all. No one came to clear the table in order to get the children the ice creams as paid for as part of the children’s meal. After about 30 mins I went up the bar to ask - was advised they would come out in a minute. Another 15 / 20 mins passed and still nothing. Had to go and ask again and found the waitress just chilling at the end of the bar - having completely forgotten about us. Asked again and she returned with two little pots of ice cream. Such a fantastic location- they really need to fine tune the level of customer service and take the food up a notch. Perhaps a mix and match kids menu like other pubs would be beneficial? I’d save your money and go elsewhere to be honest. We will be returning to the cove but will walk straight past this place!

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Ellienoose . 2024-09-07

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Much improved food .The standard have dropped over the years however this year they are back on form .probably the best fish and chips we have enjoyed for a long time

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Phil Willson . 2024-09-04

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Personalet var som sådan flinke nok. Fra at vi bestilte maden til den ankom tog over 1 time. Vi så flere andre gæster, komme og få deres mad efter at vi havde bestilt. Da maden så endelig ankom var den af ret ringe kvalitet. Prisen er ligeså alt for høj, i sær set i forhold til kvaliteten af maden.

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Henrik . 2024-08-27

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We had booked a table here in advanced. We walked in and granted it was a busy bank holiday Monday, but there was little instruction on how things worked. Eventually found my reserved table (no thanks to staff- by look for my name on the table). We were not told whether it was table service or ordering at the bar so eventually guessed. We ordered and were told it was a 40minute wait for food, understandable for walk ins but seems a bit rude for a booked table that arrived on time. Food came which was a minuscule portion of moules (pictured) with dry stale bread and the chicken which we ordered with chips but came with roast potatoes. Wouldn’t recommend- next time we will take a picnic.

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lauren s . 2024-08-26

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We called in after a lovely walk over from Durdle Door. Greeting was pretty frosty as we arrived and asked for a table to be abruptly told ‘take a menu, find a table, order at the bar’… we decided that we would just assume it was one person on a bad day and stay. Lady on the bar we ordered from was chatty and helpful, food was good pub food and served without a huge wait even though it was quite busy, the waiting staff were all really friendly… so glad that we weren’t put off on our first impression though.

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HevJay . 2024-08-22

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Visited on a quiet Thursday evening, the pub itself looked very nice. We sat down at our table and were served by one of the cast of The Greatest Showman - the Tattooed Lady, drinks order and food order was taken and the drinks and starters arrived promptly - the Blanchbait was very good (it’s difficult to get deep fried whitebait wrong though isn’t it) the 3 other members of our party ordered the mackerel pate, the pate was doused in malt vinegar and on the verge of being inedible. Then the wait for the main courses began, an hour later after still no dinners and seeing food being delivered to customers who sat down after us, we enquired when we would be served only to be told there had been a mix up in the kitchen and they would start preparing our order soon. With the staff starting to set the table for breakfast we were tempted to have a bowl of cornflakes each by decided to quit and ask for the bill would be the best course of action. Avoid at all costs.

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shrimperboy . 2024-07-11

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Been before and had a really nice meal but tonight was less than mediocre. Food was overcooked.. dry and the veg looked as if it had been hanging around for the past week.. the ‘crushed new potatoes’ were rubbery and certainly not crushed.. the veg had lost any semblance of colour and the chips that came with the dry overcooked burger were lukewarm warm. The burger sauce was mayo with tomato ketchup mixed in certainly not a ‘burger sauce’ . Come on Cove Inn the silly season hasn’t even started yet and you’re serving crap food!!

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Slovara . 2024-07-03

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Went for a drink, gardens looked very inviting. After ordering a drink by a very unfriendly female, a young man said it's all ready, I handed him my cash and he just looked at me. My partner said I don't think he takes cash so he tapped his card. The male wasn't impressed and mumbled something to another young man about the cash offer. No manners from any of them. Maybe a notice would prevent your staff from having to explain the situation, also if I'd known before ordering, we would have gone elsewhere.

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sharon t . 2024-07-01

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Came here a few days ago for a ploughman’s and was a bit disappointed to see they had sold out . So I ordered a club sandwich with chips . Arrived in good time , the chips were delicious, the club sandwich wasn’t toasted that well and the bacon was missing , couldn’t be bothered to complain, it was nice but could of been better

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clairer1965 . 2024-06-29

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Disappointing. The place wasnt too busy but still a 45 minute wait for food (a burger and a sandwich). Expensive. Clearly relies on tourist trade. Wont go again - a few much better pubs slightly further inland.

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Cutty_whale . 2024-06-12

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We stopped here on the way back from Doodle Door in a lovely sunny day. We sat outside in the garden. The venue is lovely but food lets them down. We had to wait for an hour to have greasy fish and chips and the toughest steak ever.disappointing is the only way to describe the food. Please only stop for drinks as food is not worth it.

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Ariola V . 2024-05-05

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Visited as a group of 6 on first night visiting the area. When ordering advised a couple items not available - why not advise when arriving? Food ordered and on arrival Chargrilled Steak Frites was not cooked as requested (medium but very rare) and very fatty. No offer of any further drinks & when we highlighted issue with the meal just taken with no apology. Same meal rerun after further cooking but of course still fatty & not appealing. Raised issue again but staff clearly not interested - no apology etc. We stated that we were not willing to pay for that one meal - bill arrived and whilst item was remove a service charge automatically included. Asked for this to be removed and the staff were clearly seen laughing and commenting about our approach - very unprofessional - Manager “ not available” when requested - other food was OK but no check back & generally not impressed

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markwK6758DE . 2024-04-24

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Fantastic service! Garden is a beautiful spot, lovely relaxing afternoon with good food and drink! Fish and chips were gorgeous, good gluten free options too!

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Sarah P . 2024-04-12

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Visited many times before but on Easter Sunday, dropped in for a drink. When we left the bar lady chased after us in the street and shouted that we hadn’t paid the bill. My mother in law had ordered the drinks and the bar and was so embarrassed so ran back to pay the bill without question. However, being convinced she had already paid the bill we went after her and checked. They had given her the wrong bill and were trying to get her to pay someone else bill. Thank god we questioned it as she was about to pay again. The lady apologised but this didn’t stop the embarrassment of chasing us down the street and accusing us! Shame on you!

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AmberWhitehouse16 . 2024-04-02

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Booked online for a table which was nice and easy which was good. Nice selection of food and drink which was good, though thought portion sizes were a bit small given the dishes and prices. The free dessert was nice idea and we took advantage of the deal. Wasn't rushed from arriving to leaving which was really nice. Good idea to book in advance though as got busy.

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60paulr . 2024-03-23

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Beautiful pub in a stunning location. Allows dogs, and has good outdoor area for warm days. Food options are good and food portions generous.

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Amelia D . 2024-03-12

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We stayed at Lulworth Cove Inn as quests. Not only was the accommodation wonderful, we found the restaurant to be great also. Food and service were excellent , the whole Inn is decorated and furnished to a high standard with a lovely sea theme running through. Definitely a place we would recommend !

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wilko50 . 2024-01-18

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Instantly welcomed, even though it was busy they found us a table and made us feel welcome. Food was incredible. AMAZING

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Robert B . 2024-01-13

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Food was great, kindly accommodating us as an evening walk in. The sun terrace was nicely lit as the sun set. Breakfast was fantastic, great selection, and very fast, friendly and attentive service. Great selection, tasty indeed.

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liverpool-london . 2023-12-31

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Friendly staff ,good pub food, variety of beers , dog friendly , cosy areas are great view of the sea , and beer garden 🪴👍👍👍

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Tour61592089378 . 2023-10-28

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We visited here on the recommendation of friends who had been a few years ago. We were hugely disappointed with the food. 2 of us ordered the beer battered fish and chips with triple cooked chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce. It definitely wasn't worth the £17.25 we paid. The fish was small and the batter soggy, the mushy peas were cold and the tartare sauce tasted of aniseed (we suspected it contained tarragon) and was inedible. The chips were nice but not very warm. I'm not sure if the meal had been sitting on the pass for too long or if it hadn't been freshly cooked but it was really disappointing. The others in our party ordered the fish finger bap and fries and again it had the weird tartare sauce on. We heard the family on the next table comment on the aniseed flavour. Tellingly, the staff never came over to ask how the food was, and didn't even ask when we were paying the bill. There are alternative places to eat nearby and I'd suggest you try elsewhere.

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Meron217 . 2023-10-22

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We booked Sunday lunch here but I really wish I hadn't. There was only beef roast or nut roast for the actual roast dinner The beef was awful I couldn't chew it, everything was cold, the Yorkshire pudding was dry and cold 😫 The waitress did change my beef for nut roast but everything was so very disappointing 😞 We won't be going back Oh and 2 out of 4 toilets had no loo paper 🙄 plus there wasn't any soap in either dispenser 😡

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Route66foodjunkie . 2023-10-17

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We went there for a drink and some nibbles after spending all day at the beach and notably, the truffle chips were delicious, however, we then had a problem with our cards, and they really graciously said that it was on the house, which was amazing. The staff went out of their way to be friendly, even before that happened, thanks so much! We were glad that we didn't order as much food as we usually do this time as we'd already had lunch.

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Fifi D . 2023-09-21

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A mixed review, venue is OK, staff friendly, tables and seating area outside could do with a good sweep thorough and clean. Toilets were pretty disgusting in the ladies. We arrived at around 6 on a Friday, it wasn't busy by any means, but perhaps there was a reason for this! We had two meals, one fish and chips, which my other half says was edible. I unfortunately went for one of the specials, langoustine tails with pasta. I anticipated given it is on the coast, the tails would be spot on and pasta in a lovely rich sauce. The langoustine tails were like rubber, the spaghetti had been either broken, or chopped into pieces around 4" long, and all was luke warm and floating in a rather worrying clear liquid which had no taste whatsoever. Sprinkled with cheese of an inane sort. This and our drinks cost over £40. No we didn't complain, and should have done at the time, but I just didn't want the hassle quite honestly. V disappointed as we don't get away often and the meal was supposed to be a relaxing start of our weekend away.

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Ruth L . 2023-09-12

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This is one of the worst meals I have been for. We ordered ‘sticky chicken wings’ to start, they were all soggy in some sort of broth and had no taste. Sticky chicken wings are meant to be sticky and crispy, not soggy and watery. We were sharing and were given no side plates. For main 3 of us had the ‘special’ of crayfish pasta in lobster sauce. It had no flavour at all and again, came in a watery broth instead of sauce. We all had to heavily season with salt and pepper, they were all cold, with some sort of fake cheese sprinkled on top. A 10 year old could have cooked a better pasta dish than this, there was certainly nothing special about it. Pasta sauce is meant to stick to the pasta, we could hardly eat it, it was falling all over the place. Complete waste of money and time, we had to go to the chip shop after as we were all hungry still. We had Sunday roast booked for the next day but cancelled it, it was £110 for 4 of us that we could have cooked better ourselves.

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Ellyn W . 2023-08-29

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Booked a table for dinner after a walk from Durdle Door, we have attended this pub many times and always been happy. However today was not the case, the chilli portion was so small with hardly any meat in it, what meat was there was mainly gristle. The fish cake was over cooked and very blamed, you will need to order chips with this meal if you would like to fill you up! It cost nearly £19 for fish cake and some over cooked French fries. Overall service from staff was average and nothing like they normally are, which I am putting down to have been a very busy day at the pub? The toilet’s definitely need cleaning more regularly they were in a very poor state, with urine on the floor and rubbish in the toilets. Unfortunately after many years we won’t be returning, the prices have gone up and the portions have not or the quality of the food.

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naturesbest81 . 2023-08-23

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Ambiente tranquillo e personale molto gentile e disponibile. Si nota un certo impegno nell’ elaborate i piatti con personalità ma il risultato non sempre è all’altezza delle aspettative. Nel Fish&chips il cod fish si sbriciolava al taglio e la frittura non aderiva al pesce. Chips con patate estruse. Il grilled fish sicuramente migliore. Buona la scelta dei vini. Prezzi nella media inglese.

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fabioc1958 . 2023-08-23

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Great hospitality and location. However the food was very average with the Yorkshire pudding not fully cooked. But we were there peak season and it was packed out - I’m sure the food would have been better prepared if we had arrived at a less busy time.

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Aniliyer1 . 2023-08-20

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We pre-booked for an evening meal, which we were glad of as the pub was very busy. Meal was great with plenty of options. Staff were friendly and attentive. Really nice pub and a great selection of drinks too. Parking is limited and so you...

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HelzR35 . 2023-08-19

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Stopped for a meal while on holiday. Greeted with a warm welcome by the lady booking jn but that's where the positives end I'm afraid. We ordered calamari to share and it was the worst I've ever tasted dry and grey. My husband had a...

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skater g . 2023-08-12

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Stopped for dinner after a walk whilst on holiday. Food not great particularly the fish and chips which is disappointing given the location. Staff seemed fed up and didn't check in to ask if all was OK once. Obviously relies on tourist trade as we...

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787gemmah . 2023-08-12

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It was all right. We went on a weekend evening in mid summer and lots of dishes were unavailable. Our food was actually quite tasty. Staff were busy, but all were very helpful for everything we asked for. Bill was reasonable considering what we had....

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Ste_NJ . 2023-08-08

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What a shame, poor service and poor food, disappointing as it has so much potential 🙁 definitely won’t be back but I guess doesn’t matter as other tourists will come!!

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Sean C . 2023-07-16

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The pub is located near the car park in the Cove. It’s nicely furnished and has a nice ambience. The garden is reasonably large but I would guess it gets jammed. The staff were friendly. The beer choices were good. However I can’t recommend the...

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Rob B . 2023-06-27

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Absolutely wonderful place for lunch and a few drinks. We sat outside under the parasols on a beautiful summer day. The staff were attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and well presented. Dogs were very welcome and well catered for.

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MaxwellE_11 . 2023-06-24

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Went today for lunch with the whole family including a 3 year old. The food was amazing,including the child’s meal. The manager was wonderful helpful and friendly and made the visit even better.

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rubyroomaisymoo . 2023-06-23

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The food menu looked amazing when we first saw it online . My wife booked a table. When we arrived the gate to the outside seating area was chained fair enough but not very inviting. Upon entering the pub there was no meet and greet...

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NeilFyfe . 2023-06-22

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We ordered a shared charcuterie for £16.95 and what arrived for that price was terrible. The ‘sharing platter’ consisted 2 small slices sourdough toast, 2 small pieces of prosciutto, 4 standard supermarket slices salami and 2 slices Parma ham. A small amount of chutney (a...

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roydungworth . 2023-06-06

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Popped in for lunch after walk to Durdle Door, really good lunch and great to see some good vegan choices on the menu. Happy days

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Mark A . 2023-05-16

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Great spacious restaurant with a sizable beer garden area and a good selection of local ales available. For food we both had the double cheeseburger with chips which came with an accompanying sauce that was like a spiced marie rose which was incredible. Definitely worth...

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Dominic G . 2023-04-24

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We had a lovely family stop here , great snacks and good options for all the family. Good local ales too.

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janebH217IG . 2022-12-30

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Spent best part of 2 weeks here at the lulworth cove inn and can’t thank everyone enough for the hospitality I have been shown from the front of house to the kitchen. Staff are amazing and work very hard to achieve such standards and doing...

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S7204UNnathanm . 2022-11-18

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We visited with our dogs as it is one of many that are dog friendly in Lulworth Cove. The sea bass risotto was amazing, a nice selection of wines and local ales. Sunday lunch was gorgeous although the pigs in blanket could do with a...

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MrsM50 . 2022-10-28

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I visit Lulworth often walking the coast path and other stuff. Always went here for a few pints and food. Not anymore as a cashless pub I will give it a miss. As with all the other Hall and Woodhouse pubs. I did enjoy them...

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Neil O . 2022-10-20

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Leuk hotel op loopafstand van de baai (150 meter). Kamer aan de kleine kant! Wel goed restaurant met vriendelijke bediening....

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Gideon B . 2022-10-20

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Lovely garden terrace, food is ok could still be improved but overall we have enjoyed our late lunch. The only downside is the complete absence of tables Service with not so well trained staff

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Navigator30541247123 . 2022-10-18

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I am local and I brought friends down from london for a meal. We were told that there was not alot on the menu. In fact, as a vegetarian there was only one thing I could eat. It was the risotto which for the price...

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carolinemV9345GB . 2022-10-04

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This is a full pub within sight of the English seaside on a sunny day - I was not expecting much. Very surprised to get a lovely cup of tea and an objectively good pie. My whole group was impressed, tbh. You should be able...

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tripleplay97 . 2022-09-25

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Staff are friendly but food is disappointing. Steak overcooked and tough , same for pork chop which was very dry and served with bubble and squeak side that was just nasty and topped with caper sauce which did not compliment it and cabbage and bacon...

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Scenic602777 . 2022-08-22

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Very relaxed atmosphere, family friendly, caters for all the family. I would highly recommend the fishfinger cobb. good quality fish and fresh tasty cobb.

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Suzanne1London . 2022-08-13

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We were greeted by a waitress who asked us where we wanted to sit and showed us to a table. We then ordered at the bar. The food came quickly which wasn't expected as they were quite busy. The waitress interacted with my little girl...

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Jenny L . 2022-08-04

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Booked a table online .Walk into restaurant and waited at desk that told us to "wait to be seated " .We waited for 10 mins members of staff saw us and ignored us not one of them willing to help .Fed up of being ignored...

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lindacI5897TJ . 2022-07-24

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Food was tasty although main dishes and burger did not have vegetables or salad included. The garden seating was comfortable. Restaurant was mainly let down by hygiene. The waitress cleared glasses and plates away from previous diners but did not wipe the table. I wiped...

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Squilletti . 2022-07-22

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Had a wonderful lunch, the team were brilliant and the food fantastic, highly recommend! The chocolate and orange torte is to die for!

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levic816 . 2022-07-20

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Booked this restaurant for a meal with friends, it was very busy, and although the staff were very helpful and friendly, they looked rushed off their feet. The food was good when it arrived. The deserts were particularly nice. The atmosphere was pleasant and you...

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93julif . 2022-07-18

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Came in for some food with my family and ordered the most basic of pub meals so you’d think where can they go wrong. You order at the bar and get your own cutlery so other than your meal being placed before you there’s no...

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Ekrowebland . 2022-07-03

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Saturday afternoon lunch of fish and chips and ham and egg plus a children’s meal. Fish over cooked, chips looked liked they were last out of the fryer... small bits and all a bit greasy. Ham was ok but they buy that in and cut...

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Martin R . 2022-07-02

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Ate here on two occasions and both times had a pleasant experience with very friendly helpful staff and great food.

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Discover71906 . 2022-06-20

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Quality of food was of a poor standard. Whitebait starters were cremated. Main course also disappointed. Lamb medallions bland , Blandford Fly beer gravy watery and without flavour. Smoked haddock and salmon fish cakes under cooked which balanced the creamed leeks which were burnt and...

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Idalina_De_Jesus . 2022-06-12

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We booked a table here as our last evening meal of jubilee weekend holiday. It was moderately full but it seemed like there was a staff shortage. We had to wait quite a long time between seating and ordering. Bartenders kept throwing glasses in the...

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Sarah T . 2022-06-06

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Great food, excellent service and really friendly staff. We stayed at the hotel and had a great breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Sam K . 2022-06-03

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Good service. Meals could be better. Over coked whitebait very crunchy. Fishcake over cooked and not very fishy!

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W7342WEdianep . 2022-05-29

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Very welcoming on arrival, good seating arrangement. Bar order taken promptly, drinks taken to our table and food order taken. All food arrived at table in a timely manor and hot. Staff very considerate of our 3 year old grandson, making it a very inclusive...

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T8035RSronr . 2022-05-19

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First visited a few years back with friends after walking over from Durdle Door. Revisited today with our young family and enjoyed another lovely lunch in the garden. Friendly staff and good food. Not the cheapest but a good menu hack for me was ordering...

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rallen83 . 2022-05-06

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What a treat to eat in such a lovely location. Sadly let down by below average food. I suggest having a drink and enjoying the surroundings and skip food.

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paulaeR8443MB . 2022-04-29

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On a lovely sunny afternoon we decided to stop and have a meal. Friendly staff and lovely surroundings (ladies check out Daniel Craig in the loo….) but sadly the food experience was very poor. Having ordered a variety of dishes which I’d asked to all...

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Clare C . 2022-03-25

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We made a few visits while in Lulworth Cove, both for food and drinks. Service was very friendly each time, and the food was tasty...I was surprised how good the flat iron steak was, for instance. There wasn't much in it between the meals we...

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PThomas1985 . 2022-03-25

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We visited here for lunch on Sunday. It looks the best place to eat in the cove and its very busy so book in advance. Service was very friendly and the place itself is very dog friendly too: they made our three cocker spaniels feel...

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SteveJ420 . 2022-03-07

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Outstanding food and staff are so helpful. My partner is vegetarian and gluten free and they spent a long time making sure she was happy with the fantastic Aubergine curry. They also cook Vege and GF in a separate fryer. They really went the extra...

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jameswdickens . 2022-02-16

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The food was so delicious! I had a homemade scotch egg and it’s the best scotch egg I’ve ever had. It was fresh, hot, and tasty! I also had a burger for mains which was yum yum The staff were super friendly and can’t thank...

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MattJKnight . 2022-02-15

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The restaurant was very busy and we elected to join the wait list and sit outside and wait for a table. After waiting we ordered cobs rather than wait for a table any longer for a table- when our food eventually came there were then...

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ianBerkshire . 2022-02-07

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Fantastic stay, lovely accommodation, super food, fab location and super friendly staff. We stayed here for 2 nights and ate in the restaurant both nights. The room had a lovely view straight down into the bay, was clean and warm. All the staff were lovely...

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marley1978 . 2022-02-06

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Had the best egg and cress roll ever. Generous tasty filling, wonderfully fresh crusty roll, nice salad garnish of rocket, cress and beetroot. Handy for the cove and walk to Durdle Door. Dog friendly with water bowls and treats. Clean toilets. Friendly staff

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Jane R . 2022-01-25

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Went for dinner. The staff were really attentive. We had fish which was beautifully cooked. Really delicious. Highly recommend it.

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G5388ZEsarahe . 2021-10-16

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Visited on a busy October evening. Not much to comment on except…. Warm welcome Fine pub grub Quick and efficient service Excellent staff. Good evening out!

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C B . 2021-10-10

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Booked a table here for one night and was very pleased with the quality of food and service. The stake pie and fish and chips were excellent. Served up by a group of young girls who were very happy and organized.

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snobby49 . 2021-09-17

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One of the best restaurants I have visited in a while! Staff friendly and food was delicious!! Definitely recommend to anyone!

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bryonyp503 . 2021-08-22

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I was part of a family group of 7 for a Friday evening dinner. The service was excellent as was the food. Plenty of seafood options available so went for the crab starter and monkfish for mains. The double cheeseburger looked too as I watched my nephew rapidly destroy it. The waiter who was from Dunkirk was very helpful, friendly and funny so the evening was very nice indeed. The highlight was yet to come though as we left the restaurant the sunset outside was incredible as was the beautiful Lulworth Cove.

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Navigator39258556413 . 2021-07-28

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Great service. Ate here with family and staff went out of their way to accommodate my child’s food preferences. Lovely outside dining area and welcoming team working here. Food was also great after a day in the bay. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Odyssey03461513909 . 2021-07-26

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Popped in today for lunch. We hadn't pre booked a table. Managed to get a table outside. Service was really good. It was super busy so we were pleased when I food came out quickly. Food itself was great. We both opted for fish and chips and it was real good. We ate here then did the walk over to Durdle Door. Would defo recomend!

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SKana91 . 2021-07-02

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We booked up Lulworth Cove Inn weeks before our stay cation to avoid disappointment and we weren't disappointed. We had a nicely situated table for lunch, lovely friendly staff and great food. Clean and covid friendly that we returned for well deserved GAndT's after our Durdle Door walk. Highly recommended.

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Onelifeliveit . 2021-06-26

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Stopped off today. I’m surprised by the bad reviews - our service was great, we had very good reasonably priced food (I wen for the fish finger sandwich which was lovely and the same price as the takeaway in the car park). The decor inside was very nice. Good ambiance. Recommended, thanks.

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mckince . 2021-06-24

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This is an establishment which is struggling to operate with minimal staff providing poor customer service. The drinks service was slow and it was 1 1/2 hrs before we saw our food order arrive - literally just as we were about to walk out. Our hummus starter lacked enough flat bread to eat it with and we asked for more. The extra portion was moist and unsatisfying. The expensive rib eye steak was inedibly tough and the vegetable tagine was bland and uninspiring. We have been here several times before and didn’t expect the shocking level of service and quality. The Cove Inn has a ‘captive audience’ and seems to be relying on passing trade. I will not be returning.

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Jez B . 2021-06-15

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My wife and I drove the 3 hours from Brighton to take my 99year old father for lunch in the beer garden. His first trip since lockdown. Despite booking a table we were told if we were eating we could not be served in the garden - but drinkers only were allowed! We were forced to eat indoors on a sunny day with tables that may have been the advertised 2m apart, but the diners at the tables were almost shoulder to shoulder near us. We were served by the same waitress that served the outdoor drinkers. Really dissatisfied and a spoiled outing. Won’t be returning.

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PPandC . 2021-06-13

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We visited on a busy sunny Saturday and there was a steady queue at this pub/restaurant. However, it was very well run by the door manager who kept tables turning over. We only waited 5 mins to be seated and were given a sunny garden table with umbrella for 90 mins for lunch. Food and service all good and will visit again when in the area.

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trainback . 2021-06-07

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Chose a table outside in the evening sun. Waiting staff very friendly and efficient - particularly as the restaurant was busy. A good choice of dishes, wines and beers. Impressive vegetarian/vegan options - a lot more creative than the standard veggie lasagne! Leave room for desert.

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Malcolm M . 2021-06-01

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After a lovely stroll around coast line had a table booked to celebrate our first break from NHS work, in a pretty long while.The covid set up was well managed & inspired confidence. Good choice of meals at reasonable prices. Unfortunately no Doombar to wash down frankly the best whitebait ever. Despite the unsettled weather our seat in the marquee was cosy & dry. Lovely to be among families doing family stuff & dog owners resting from walks. The staff made us welcome & looked after us with out intruding on our down time. We'll be back for sure it's so well suited to its location. This is an extremely popular place to visit pre booking is recommended for a meal & tipples. Taking your litter home and keeping this stunning spot special may we suggest should factor in preparing for a trip here. It looked immaculate yesterday.

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Clare G . 2021-05-13

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Visited with girlfriend and her parents, had a lovely meal. Drinks all very nice as well. Food was spot on fish and chips and pie and chips both really nice. Service was great, the man who served us was super friendly and very welcoming. Would 100% recommend and re visit

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bowen660 . 2021-05-12

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Lovely place to stop whilst walking around the village. We only stopped for a drink but the food that was going to other guests looked and smelt amazing! We will be back again to sample some of the food

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JessyJones8484 . 2021-05-04

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We visited today and had some great food - fish finger cobb rolls and sides of chips, double burger and some cold drinks. Service was good too ! Very well planned considering all of the restrictions that they have to follow. Will be back soon ! Thank you

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Sarah C . 2021-05-01

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Family visit on 31/10/20Food was lovely and all was very COVID safe.Full marks to the chef and staff.The only downside was we had booked with the mind of having a Sunday dinner that was advertised for both lunch and evening but when we arrived at 7pm they had run out. This is the only reason I haven’t given 5*.

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Vic7739 . 2020-11-05

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We ate outside in the summer, our mistake squeezed between dogs and bothered by wasps. The food was OK though not the best Hall and Woodhouse pub. We would go again and try the Sunday Roast as that may be better, inside!Fine beer from Local Blandford brewery.

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X1994GXianb . 2020-11-02

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I’ll be brief. Customer service was great, aesthetic was great, tidiness was great, handling of covid was great. But the food? That vegetable baji burger was phenomenal and was genuinely one of the best burgers ever. I love it when places are experimental with food, and this one paid off in a huge way.

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threap80 . 2020-10-29

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We visited here and had a great experience. Ham Hock Terrine starter for myself was really tasty and my partner had butternut squash fritters which were tasty. We both had steak (& tanglefoot) pies for our main course with mash and it was 10/10 tasty. We would return for sure.

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ZakShaw1990 . 2020-10-29

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We had a lovely dinner and desert here at 18.30pm on Friday 23/10/20. The service was good and the food was excellent. If we ever come back to Dorset we will definitely go back. Its just beautiful. You can also take your dog in.

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mariedY7936ZK . 2020-10-23

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