Lulworth Cove Inn Restaurant in Purbeck

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!

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.

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

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 !

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

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.

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

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.

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 😡

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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!!

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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*.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whilst staying locally for a weekend break we booked a table online here as website showed was dog friendly. Staff were very friendly, service was great, food was delicious and the woofer enjoyed her pub visit and attention! Would highly recommend

Excellent location, good beer, great food and friendly service. My family visited several times and would thoroughly recommend.

The food was mostly good, although we had to return the chicken sandwich because the chicken wasn't hot enough (they did knock it off the bill). The location is great, but like most places in Dorset, the food took a long while coming.

On a very warm day we were initially told that there was only seating inside, as the exterior tables were all taken, but this was ok. However, we were lucky when a table outside suddenly became vacant and we were given it. The staff were very good and our waitress - recognising our accents - told us that her grandfather was a Geordie. They served us good quality lager (not British) and really nice food. The spot is great for the views of the cove, and it has a good ambience to it.

Yum yum yum! Being a Londoner, I always get a bit nervous about vegan offerings in small places but this was delicious!! The butternut squash fritters were so good I’d have them again right now if I could.I had the dahl for main and I asked for more rice but was told it was pre-portioned which suggested some food is bought in, but aside from that I was impressed by it all.A fellow diner was complaining it was a bit dark inside and that was a fair point but it was enough for me to read my book.Staff very friendly.

Arrived for a drink at 14.30 after a walk to be told there was a power cut and they could not take any orders, (according to other local bars this only lasted 5mins) So was told leave and come back in 30mins. Over two hours later we arrived back at the pub and asked for a drink and a table for two, the lady at the entrance said they were only taking bookings and there was no availability , yet all the tables were empty? We only asked for a drink! Shocking service, Certainly won’t be back , and I am sure they will need us in the winter trade!

Fantastic! Even with a reduced menu due to Covid the food was fantastic. Booking was easy and the website was easy to use. Our whole party were vegetarian and there was still a good selection to choose from. Recommend the Onion Bhaji Burger for any fellow veggies. The whole pub was operating a table service due to Covid and staff were friendly and offered a great customer service. The pub garden was well equipped with quality outdoor seating and pleasant views. Very popular with tourists so would recommend booking in advance. Overall a pleasant evening and an excellent meal. And the chips are incredible!!

Looked nice, table booked. Very limited menu, nothing special. Took ages for food to come out, place busy but no excuse. Staff were good, friendly & helpful but very poor quality of food, very little taste, just tasted like cheap frozen foods. Wouldn’t bother with here again.

The evening we were there the service was good, especially the covid measures; staff keeping distance having very obvious roles that kept them apart, bringing things on tray for us to take etc. Yes food and drinks took a little longer to arrive but that was ok. We had fish and chips which were excellent. Very large fish, light crunchy non greasy batter and thrice cooked chips fabulous. Yes a little expensive but well worth it.

The staff are lovely and will attend to your needs. The service is a bit slow but at this time this is normal for most restaurants. The food was good pub grub. Toilets were clean to a good standard and felt Covid secure.

We had booked and were sat a table immediately. The staff were friendly. The pub was busy, but our drinks and food came quickly. The Ling was delicious.

Waiter was called Emmanuel waited over twenty minutes for drinks then they went to the wrong table when we asked Emmanuel where are drinks were he asked are you ready to order food which we replied you have already taken our order, food arrived without cutlery or condiments waited another ten minutes for a large Sauvignon, food was good when it arrived.It was just poor service other guests you could see we’re frustrated with long waits on drinks and receiving bill none of the front of house team were engaging with their guests.!

Nice food, good for the whole family. Good distancing between the tables. However if you don’t like wasps there are many in the outdoor seating and some of them come inside.

We booked a table in advance and arrived with plenty of time to spare. After waiting for over 10 minutes we were finally greeted with "Let me see if there is a table for you" - the first red flag considering we had booked a specific time. We were then told our table was not ready yet, and were asked to take a seat outside and have a drink whilst it was being prepared. Stupidly, we accepted and sat down, expecting our drinks order to be taken fairly quickly (after all, how hard is it to take a drinks order?). Another 25 minutes past by, without even a glance from the manager or numerous members of staff who walked outside. It was at this point we decided to leave, having not even made it inside the restaurant after over 35 minutes. All bookings had to be made in advance online, making life drastically easier for restaurants, so there is quite literally no excuse for this shambles of a performance. I would personally avoid at all cost.

After booking a few days ago, we basically had to ask three times for our food order to be taken, when after more than an hour our food arrived it was cold and without cutlery, when we questioned the the server regarding the cold food, they offered to reheat the chips!! It’s was all cold, we were extremely disappointed at the level of non existing customer service, it was inept and as you may guess we will never return. P.s we eventually found an excellent established who served us with hot food In a timely fashion.

We had 2 bookings for our family holiday, the first of which we sadly had to cancel due to illness. Sadly both bookings were cancelled with no warning given to us and it was then too late to book anywhere else. Very dissatisfied.

Excellent in every way. Wonderful location and set up. Great food. Professional and good humoured service. First class Covid measures. Loved it. Highly recommended (try their house rose and IPA).

A typical standard chain pub meal. Nothing to complain about all of an expected standard. The Badger was good. Limited vegetarian options but Bhaji Burger was good. Covid measures a little lacking but ok.