New Inn in West Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We called the week before and Val was amazing with accepting our reservation for 31 people for Sunday lunch. We sat outside and the waiters were fab - a real credit to the pub. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Puds were excellent too. 31 happy campers left feeling fat and full and sure to return (maybe not all at the same time - poor Val!) again soon. Thank you for everything

Due to the friendly service we enjoyed dinner at the New Inn several times this week. The quality of the food was fantastic- especially the fresh fish dishes. We’d also recommend the apple cake for dessert, it was delicious. Thank you !

We were really disappointed that after a really long walk, we’d planned to have lunch here, but sadly it was closed. Beware that Trip Advisor says it’s open for lunch, but it’s not! To be fair, if you look on the pub’s website, you’ll see that, in fact it is closed. We returned for an evening meal and had a hearty meal.

Fantastic, very friendly, food was superb a hidden gem. You will not be disappointed and all at an affordable price cost

We visited on a Tuesday night for a family meal. Our daughters had the homemade lasagne with salad and garlic bread. My husband and I shared the seafood platter. The platter was delicious with a wide variety of both hot and cold fresh seafood. Incredibly good value given the generous amount of food. The pub was busy with plenty of people there to eat and drink. It was easy to book online and we were glad we’d made a reservation. Can’t recommend this authentic pub enough. Another reason to love Eype!

This has got to be one of the best places we’ve eaten at! The food is all cooked from fresh and the portions are extremely generous!!! Highly recommend the fish pie, Liver, Salmon and halibut dishes!!!! Nothing disappointed at all! Added bonus, the people that were working there! Very friendly and chatty! Not enough positive words in the English language to do this establishment justice! If you are in the area, you MUST pay a visit!

Absolutely stunning, had a shared Seafood platter done to perfection, lovely location & owners. Plus lovely beer garden

Big thank you to Val and Sam for welcoming our village walking group for lunch today. Excellent food and generous portions. Wonderful views towards Thorncombe Beacon from the terrace. Perfect walkers stop!

Nice country pub near to where we were staying. Friendly helpful staff. We were a group of walking friends who had an evening meal there. Everyone found something they liked.

We had dinner for four here. Food excellent. Staff friendly. All cooked to order and desserts home made and delicious. A very pleasant evening had by all. Will definitely return when in the area! Cannot find any faults.

We walked on the hottest June day across the cliff top from West Bay to Eype.We were so hot and thirsty.We ordered at 13.05 a bottle if sparkling water a wine and a quiness. At 13.25 we asked where our drinks were for the second time!Water came but it was tap water with no ice.Not the sparkling water we ordered.No ice on the hottest June Saturday???Our food came at 1.50.A sandwich and cold salad. The pub was hardly busy as my photo shows.

Unfriendly and unwelcoming locals, maybe the sun had got to them? Staff were nice. My lager was flat and tasted a bit strange. Took an age to get served.

Booked The New Inn a couple of weeks before the May 17th lifting of indoor restrictions. Not our first choice but availability at other places had gone very quickly. Family coming to visit & my wife's birthday. Very busy Bank Holiday weekend with superb weather didn't help the difficulty of parking in the tiny car park, but we ensured that we didn't block any other cars in and made a point of telling staff that we would be more than happy to move the car should anyone have problems leaving. Service friendly, food typical pub grub but apart from one overdone pudding was fine. Busy place. Then a staff member came and asked if a particular car was ours, which it was & then we were spun a yarn about how a customer had phoned them to say he had struck the car on leaving the car park. Why didn't he stop at the time and speak to us? I wonder! Anyway we gave details to the staff who would give them to this other guy when he phoned later and he would then phone us, which of course he never has. A load of nonsense of course, he was obviously worried about being over the limit or had no insurance & we didn't believe a word we were being told. So, beware! We won't be going back

We booked and ventured down as staying in as glamping in a nearby holiday park. Food was good, service was friendly and prices very reasonable. We even got chatting to the next table who were from our home town. We tried to book for the following night but it was full so book early!

5 adults and 2 children went for lunch today and it was lovely. There was loads of gluten free options too and all tasted lovely. My 2 girls also ate loads of their kids meals. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating! Great outside heated covered area too. There was also a play house for the kids with toys. Really recommend!!

We have a static van at Seatown and not yet comfortable with eating out. Lovely to hear that the New Inn are still delivering locally. We ordered 4 roast dinners, very quick messaging response and friendly, asking if we had any allergies.Meals arrived on time, well packed and a large portion each. Lovely roasties, leek and broccoli cheese, cabbage, green beans and carrots as veg, served in a separate container. Apple sauce for the pork, and Yorkshire pudding. Home cooked gravy completed the meal and the whole thing was delicious. Happy to recommend and we will visit in person soon.

I visited this pub many years ago, and came across it again out walking with my sons. We were greeted with a smile, and the Palmer’s ale was lovely. We all throughly enjoyed our visit here, found it very friendly and welcoming

We stayed locally with a puppy in the accommodation so did not wish to travel far. Very friendly pub and great well priced food. Had four evening meals - all nice. Went in with the pup too and made very welcome. Real ales are great too.

Having read fairly positive reviews was quite excited to try the New Inn.Service was non existent.Drinks extremely overpriced.My children had bottles of juice that go out of date "October 2020" which we were charged £3 each for! Wine tasted awful...clearly been corked/open for a long time.Charged twice for one drink.All in all would definitely not recommend!

Food was ok, nothing special but over an hour to arrive when only 5 tables occupied. Should have listened to next table complain when we arrived so looks like the norm.

Good friendly local pub. Sat in the bar most nights, seemed to be mainly locals Made to feel really welcome. Good food and great real ales. Would recommend and will definitely use again when next in the area

What a find ! Felt very secure and safe visiting here as the new owners ( who are really lovely people ) are adhering strictly to latest Covid rules and regs. Staff are friendly and efficient and the menu is excellent. The chef definitely knows what he’s doing. We had steak and venison dinners on Friday night and a Sunday roast today - all first class meals, very generous helpings, couldn’t fault a thing - and the home made puddings are to die for. Real comfort food in a cosy, welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. If you’re staying in this area, make sure you pay this pub a visit, it’s well worth it. I wish we lived nearer - only here for a week, but we will definitely be back.

Great little find this was, fantastic welcome from the staff.We sat outside and watched the sunset, across their multi level beer garden. Dog friendly, as a special request they cooked Molly (our Labradoodle) her own meal. Loved the burgers especially the black pudding burger. Staff are very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you for having us.

We have been coming to the pub frequently over the years when we’ve stayed in Eype and always stayed late having a great time with locals and owners but this is the first time I’ve not been so happy with the overall experience I’m afraid ..I booked for my partners birthday and I think they forgot they’d promised a special effort for him as was told at the door just to sit anywhere :-( ... decided to sit outside, their were old leaves everywhere and the tables and surrounding needed a good clean down sticky probably from the tress which wouldn’t take long to do before service started There only appeared to be one serving who was stressed it was obvious to see as you forget to enjoy the job and ask the basics ... condiments and extra drinks and double checking everything’s ok etc Inside definitely needs a revamp and having the lights on so bright just highlights some issues and clutter .. and a tired look The saving grace was the barman who did seem to be good with rapport building more, efficient and good customer service skills! Please invest in some extra time to see what the customer sees ... right at the back of the garden there are glasses and bottles near the plant pots from the night before and the menus would be better paper to throw away and individual condiments now all due to Covid 19 .. sorry hoping next visit goes better

We stayed nearby for a week and regularly visited The New Inn for food and drink . It has a terraced garden with plenty of seating and a welcoming restaurant inside . The owners were really welcoming people and worked incredibly hard to make sure everything was of a high standard . Food wise excellent fresh home cooked foods . Particularly good was the fish and chips and the sea bass. If you can manage it you must try the sticky toffee pudding it was the best I’ve ever eaten . They’ve now started to do pizzas . Wish we could have stayed longer to try them . Highly recommended

Very welcoming popped in to see if we needed to book for lunch and told not needed. My wife and our 2 dogs were welcomed and we sat outside in a pleasant garden. Very full menu with lots of variety, I had a bacon and chicken stack sandwich which came with crisps and salad, very generous portion and freshly cooked chicken an bacon. My wife had fish goujons which normally came as a sandwich, my wife had chips instead and was asked if she wanted chunky or ordinary chips. Again food was excellent and quick service. Will visit again and would recommend.

Really great time after taking refuge from the hotel down the road! Great food and beer and the atmosphere was really good.

Popped in for lunch and surprised to see new tenants who were very accommodating. On previous visits I have praised the quality of the food and this visit was no exception. Much comes from local produces including Downhouse Farm and just shows how important it is to have good quality produce (you can't make a silk purse from a sows ear) Menu was varied and reasonably priced and the beer well kept. Only one minor thing that in my opinion needs refinement and that is the presentation. Looking forward to my next visit.

Visited today for the first time and was very impressed. Great food and service, the New Inn burger was amazing with great fries and home made onion rings. Good value for money as well.

I really enjoyed a meal at the new inn. The food was really nice and there is a lovely outside seating area. I must say the service was slow but they were very busy and you could see the staff were trying their hardest. The pub has a lovely atmosphere and I would definitely recommend. Also very dog friendly which is always a bonus!

Ate and drank here on Thursday evening. The bar area is nice enough but the dining room was very over-lit and in need of some tlc, as well as being cluttered with all sorts of varied nic-nacs and tack....and air fresheners hung from light fittings. Food was OK if a little uninspiring. Classic wholesaler frozen desserts menus - thank goodness for the homemade Dorset apple cake which was pretty good. The beers were good too.

We had booked a table for the garden, but unfortunately the wasps were being rather bothersome so the lady suggested a table inside. I have been a bit nervous about going into pubs because of Covid but the pub is following the guidelines strictly so felt completely at ease. The lady and gentleman serving us were so so friendly and could not be more helpful. Our order was taken swiftly and the food came up the same. We shared the fish cake which was delicious. My husband had the fish and chips which he said was the best he had ever had and my scampi was lovely and the chips great. Will definitely return.

We're still sat in the beer garden finishing our wine. We've just enjoyed a fantastic meal and a few drinks in a fabulous atmosphere, with quite possibly the friendliest landlady I've ever come across!The pub was actually fully booked for food when we arrived, but the brilliant landlady wemt through all the booking times to work out how she could fit us in - it would have been far easier for her to just say "no" - but she didn't want to disappoint us!We were then treated to the most amazing food - and stunning desserts!Definitely one to come back to!Thanks so much for a great evening!

We were staying at Golden Acres Jurassic Coastal Lodges two minutes walk away and so ate at New Inn 3 times during our stay. Great food, the Sunday lunch was fantastic as were the fish & chips, burger and steak! Great service, very welcoming and efficient. Palmers cask ales and cider were also very welcome sitting in the sunshine in the large, terraced beer garden. Dog friendly pub too with a good mixture of local people and holiday makers. I just wish this was our local pub!

Lovely little pub, very dog friendly. Food was excellent and staff were great. Would recommend this pub

We ate at this pub twice whilst staying at Highland End. On both occasions the food was excellent, but more importantly the atmosphere created by the owners and staff was first class.

Had 2 beautiful meals here during our week in Dorset. The good is simply stunning - proper homemade tasty cooking. Staff are very welcoming & nothing is too much trouble. They have a clear system in place for social distancing & it is dog friendly too!

Had a delicious Sunday lunch last week. Good food and veggies were perfect . Will definitely come back again perhaps to sample other food on menu. So well done to the new owners!

A wonderful evening meal in the rear garden. The food was outstanding and the service by Holly first class. Thank you

Cannot recommend this pub enough wonderful sunny beer garden out the back Landlords and staff couldn’t do enough for us nothing was too much trouble they went well out of your way to make us feel welcome. They even accommodated us overnight in our camper van without any problems at all. Will def return when that way again thank you So much

We ate here on Wednesday 5th . The pub was busy and unfortunately our reservation for 3 was not recorded. To be fair we had only booked 2 hours before.The landlord and team could not do enough to resolve the situation and made us feel welcome. Although the place was really busy they shuffled things and we had a good time. Generous portions and great pub food. We will return when next in the area. Well worth a try.

Starters were great but it all went downhill from there. Owners new to the establishment and they just didn’t seem to have their priorities right. Young waitress’s incessantly chewing gum which was very off putting. Mains took more than an hour to arrive and the chicken and bacon on my salad was stone cold. What was most disappointing however was the ‘chicken and ham pie’ from the specials board. I have to say I was concerned when the landlady said she’d ‘just had another pie in, chicken ham and leek’ which not only insinuated the pie was bought in, but as it turns out, meant that the two chicken and ham pies we ordered both had leek. Whether there were two pies or the special was incorrectly advertised I don’t know but my mum would not have ordered it with leek. The table across from us had kicked off about their wait and accuracy of their order and the landlady said she would personally cook their mains so raising the issue just seemed too much when they were already crumbling.

Nice welcome, clean and covid friendly pub, landlady chatty and a terrific view from a good beer garden. Don't know about the food but the beer is VERY expensive two lager shandies £10 I mean come on I get cheaper Carlsberg in London not including the lemonade from a bottle !! come on this is no way to treat customers.

My fiance and I have spent a week in Eype and have kept coming back to the New Inn. All the staff are friendly,chatty and welcoming and the owners couldn't do enough for us. We have had several lovely meals during the week, both lunch and evening. The chicken club sandwich is a winner!We look forward to coming back soon. ..

Stopped here after a lovely walk and swim on the beach. Great service and staff, beautiful setting and even better food all for a good price too! Definitely recommend! An easy one way system that keeps everyone safe. Thankyou!

Lovely friendly pub hidden in Eype. Dog and child friendly. We always visit when on holiday but this was first time since lockdown and with new manager. Clean and deals well with c-19 measures. Most items on menu freshly made - and those are the best ones to go for. Generous portion sizes and reasonably priced.

Lovely pub and restaurant, great location and the best burger for miles. Food freshly prepared, new managers very helpful and friendly. So nice to see it busy - good luck to you all! Will be back very soon 🙂🧡

Lovely meal in a very welcoming pub with lovely staff definitely worth a visit. Dog and child friendly

We were made to feel very welcome, worth driving a few miles to find! Have visited many times, will return.

Great location the garden gets the most of the evening sun! Really good food and lovely staff. Lovely ale too!

At the time of writing we have eaten here twice; both times food excellent and service good. We’ve taken our two dogs and they were made very welcome too. Fish and chips and burgers eaten so far; back for more tonight! We would definitely recommend this pub.

Stayed locally for the weekend and enjoyed two meals. Lovely warm welcome, good home cooked food and exceptional service

We walked here for lunch after a morning on the beach. Our 5 year old in pants and no trousers as he had enjoyed paddling a little too much, as had our soggy labrador.We were greeted with warmth, our sons trousers were put in the tumble drier.Good selection on the menu and specials board... I went for the Sunday roast. Good, honest pub food with a good pint. What more is there to want??This is what pubs should be like.

We came when the pub was putting on an Irish night and they had their standard menu and Irish menu available. I’m a veggie and there was no option for me on their standard menu so I went with “bubble and squeak “ on the Irish menu. I got served mash potato with 2 fried eggs on top and 1 and 1/2 mushrooms. I felt it was totally unacceptable and sent it back...wasnt charged and asked if I wanted anything else (as that was the only veggie option available I felt I didn’t have any other choice). My other half however had scampi and chips and he was satisfied. Staff were friendly, the pub is dog friendly but as I am veggie I wouldn’t come back here to eat.

We’ve avoided this pub as previous landlords had poor reviews but decided try it now has new landlords and what a find. The atmosphere is great just how pubs should be so relaxing lively traditional village pub. We tried the beef, ale and mushroom casserole and weren’t disappointed. My partner had the mixed berry crumble which he said was delicious. Was great to see Conker gin available too our favourite gin! We will definitely return.

Stayed in Eype over the Christmas break and had a meal in the New Inn on Christmas eve. Staff very friendly and welcoming but very disappointed with food. We had scampi & chips and it did arrive very quickly! Not always a good sign. The chips & the scampi could have done with a 'crispness' about them. A portion of peas added to plate and that was it - very bland. We had intended to call in on Christmas day but based on this visit we didn't bother. :(

We stayed in a nearby holiday cottage and visited this pub on a few occasions during our stay. On each visit the welcome was excellent and the atmosphere was very friendly we had a snack on one visit and the food was good quality and tasty.The range of beers is very good and the Guinness was quality.Steve and Sarah were very friendly and the free drink on xmas day was a lovely touch considering we are not local / regulars.Parking is limited and the opening times are not like town pubs but its a small out of the way village so its understandable.We will certainly visit again next time we are in the area.

The landlady Sarah keeps an exceptionally good pub. We visited twice as we were staying in the village of Eype. The staff and friendly and attentive. The food was very good indeed - in fact the roast potatoes with the Sunday lunch were the best I have ever had(don’t tell my wife I said that!).Places like this are real gems - please visit - you won’t be disappointed.

The landlord was rude and appeared a bit tipsy. The lady serving us seemed a bit embarrassed. Our food was burnt and had to be returned. We didn't bother with desserts.

Staying nearby and didnt want to drive so we tried here and ended up back again for a second time rather than trying elsewhere.Really lovely food, were able to sit outside with a green view.And the dogs came too,always a bonus for us!Will revisit, want to try the Sunday lunch.

We stayed at a farm near this pub and wandered over to have dinner there. Both the staff and locals were very friendly and we had a lovely evening at this great pub. The food was also excellent. The pie of The day was delicious, with loads of filling. The new Landlady certainly knows how to provide amazing hospitality! Thank you!

What a lovely Sunday lunch. Pea and mint soup homemade with gorgeous bread. I had lamb, which fell apart it was so tender and my wife had a perfectly cooked pink roast beef. Plenty of fresh vegetables and homemade Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes. Beautiful Dorset apple cake for pudding. Good beer and a very friendly. reception and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We had the Sunday dinner recommended by friends and they were certainly right - Excellent from start to finish

Had Sunday lunch at this great pub. So dog friendly and welcoming with some good local beers. The food was home cooked and generous in proportion and delicious. Good veggie options and nice relaxed atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

This pub is in a lovely location and is a nice pub, atmosphere etc but unfortunately the food was not as expected. Menu was good but the food was disappointing just average pub food. Out of the 4 of us, our first options were not available. The pub allows dogs in the restaurant and this was awful. Too many dogs when we were there making it an unpleasant experience. The staff worked very hard but appeared too busy and somewhat inexperienced. Drinks very expensive. Whole experience was a disappointment.

We were staying down the road in the hotel so popped in here for some food. Very busy and landlord said the kitchen was temporarily closed. Had a few drinks then ordered.

Lovely views and drinks stop. very quiet location Good service as we were a big party and were well looked after

Came here with a friend, when we were camping nearby. We had a couple of ciders in the lovely beer garden and then raided their game cupboard and played games and cards for a while before ordering food. I always love it when places provide games to play and there were a great selection here!

Four of us and one dog arrived at the new inn to be welcomed by a wonderful landlady who helped us choose our lunches.we were served by fantastic staff than sat and ate the best roast dinner I’ve had in a long time....the veg was crunchy to perfection,meat tender,spuds were crispy extra gravy when needed....thankyou all at the new inn for a fab Sunday sat in your wonderful garden in the sun....

Very small car park about 6 cars. But you are in the country in an extremely small village. Very charming welcoming young lady behind the very clean bar. Instant atmosphere with people already seated ( we arrived just after opening time at 6 pm ) children enjoying them selves. I instantly thought I’m going to enjoy this pub. Small choice on menu but I like that. Not that small as you are stuck for choice though. It points to freshly cooked meals. I ordered hunters chicken. I have to say it was very enjoyable . The chicken was moist the bacon cooked just right. The sauce not over powering. The salad was fresh. The chips were perfect with the right quantity. The beer was very drinkable. The pub was clean tidy and although could be said seating to be close together that added to the atmosphere. The food came within reasonable time and we was asked if everything was ok. I would class this as a hidden gem. My only fear would be if this pub became popular. Great for the owners not so good to get a table. Well done the owners for turning this pub around.

Traditional pub. Good food, spacious, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect after a windy cliff top walk. OK prices. Recommend.

Decided to eat here after local recommendation tonight.

Very good food, big proportions and very friendly. Nice terrace for in the summer. Dogs welcome! Really recommended!

My wife and I met up with my sister and her husband.

Stopped off here for lunch and drink on our way to Totnes. Our surname is Palmer and it was a Palmer brewery pub. we asked whether any of the bar towels were for sale and the landlord said no as they were new stock.

Absolutely fantastic from staff that was family very welcoming to the food to the decretive furnishing and atmosphere was relaxing even to the quality of the ladies lovely hand cream in ladies toilets would definat return

Great atmosphere and wonderful food. A warm welcome on arrival. There was a good range of local ales and the home made steak pie was absolutely delicious!

Never got to try it as closed at 4 on Sunday and stayed closed on Monday! !! Even locals say food is awful so why bother?????

Whilst staying in the area, we visited the pub because we had been there before. We discovered that new people had taken over the running of the pub and received a warm and friendly welcome on entering. The food was excellent and well presented and we received great service. The pub is nestled in the quiet village of Eype and has a lovely ambience. Parking is a bit limited, but we've always managed to find a space. Would certainly recommend a visit

Lovely dog friendly Dorset country pub. Warm welcome, fantastic food, generous portions & good value 👌

Ignore any old reviews. The pub is brighter and there is a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Although Sarah and Steve have only been here for a few weeks they are already making a huge difference to everything about the pub. Looking forward to regular visits from now on. Ideal for a short stroll down from Highlands End campsite for food or just a drink. Dog friendly too. Today we both had the beef and Guinness hotpot, which was gorgeous and met the new chef who gave us a sample of a lovely onion and cider soup. Can't recommend it highly enough!

Eight of us had booked a table for May Bank Holiday lunch in this lovely pub in Eype. We were warmly welcomed and served drinks from a well stocked bar and shown to our table. There was a great menu and specials board and we ordered starters and main. Food was served promptly by a great team.

We visited for lunch on a Sunday on the spur of the moment after viewing a nearby art exhibition and we were so pleased that we did. The garden has a mixture of shaded more exposed tables and a lovely view from the top level.

Our lunch group descended on Sarah, the brand new proprietor, and the 9 of us were immediately served with our drinks.I had a superb pint of Palmers 200, perfectly served, everyone else was happy with their drinks She was very welcoming and throughout our lunch, nothing was too much trouble and the service was excellent by all of the staff. We enjoyed our first drinks outside on the terrace at the back of the pub. Stunning views and weather added to our enjoyment of this place. The change of hands only happened a week before, so knowing the former pub that she ran, we are assured that this pub will thrive. There isn't a menu yet, so we ordered from a sandwich menu on the bar, or from an interesting specials board. We were unsure beforehand because the last few reports on this establishment have been very mixed.

Great food, excellent entertainment and value for money! Traditional Irish meal, Irish folk music and good old fashioned hospitality.

I have been visiting this pub since over 40 years ago so looked forward to fulfilling my booking for dinner the Saturday before New Year . We arrived to find a disinterested bar tender and a less than smartly dressed person in a chef’s apron on the telephone. We were told to sit where we fancied and were then ignored. I gathered that we needed to look at the menu chalkboard and then order at the bar. When I approached the bar to ask if they had any vegetarian options as there were none advertised, I was told of two offerings and then mid sentence the bar person answered the telephone and just wandered off! We left. No way to treat visiting strangers on a winter’s night.

Wir hatten einen lustigen und insteressanten Abend im New Inn. Bier und Speisenangebot sind regional gehalten, preiswert und gut. Die Einrichtung ist leicht rustikal und bunt zusammengewürfelt. Das Personal und auch andere Gäste sind offen und man kommt leicht ins Gespräch. So sollte ein Pubbesuch sein.

Dog frieindly, good locally sourced food, clean and tidy, friendly staff. Great evening.Thank you very much would definitely recommend.

Had a meal for two in the bar last night, really good home made pie and Fish n Chips. Ample portion sizes, great quality and the pie was actually a really pie (none of that stew with a puff pastry lid rubbish). Sadly unable to sample the deserts (due to the portion size) but sure they would be amazing too...

Staying at a nearby holiday site we walked up to The New Inn. Staff extremely helpful ensuring I could get inside in my wheelchair by positioning a ramp for me. Little disappointed our first choice was not available but meals we had were beautiful - really tasty and enjoyed greatly. Friendly atmosphere and a pleasant evening.

We were walking the area and made a long detour to get here only to find it closed. Best to research opening times to be sure

We visited the New Inn twice during our weeks stay nearby at Highlands End Caravan Park.

Sadly did not live up to expectations. I guess it has changed hands The menu needs to describe what is offered clearly and accurately.The beer (Palmers from the brewery just down the road) was acceptable. I would suggest you walk from the coast path as parking is limited, and the Dorset lanes are as narrow as ever.

This pub is great- quirky and great! The food didn’t disappoint either and the staff are so friendly and accommodating- would highly recommend for a very nice budget friendly meal in beautiful surroundings.

Came here for an Evening meal we all had different meals the bubble with eggs and bacon was lovely the frittata which was on the specials board was great, nice choice of lathers, beers the small bottles of presseco went down well overall a nice evening had by all the young staff were great.

Delicious freshly cooked lunch with bacon from local farm, large portions. Lovely beer from local brewery. Dog friendly pub with friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely eat here again.

Beer included a few local brews, which were very pleasant. The ingredients for the food was mainly from the local farm and the quality was pretty good. If you go on a Saturday, do book. It gets busy. The rear garden has a lovely view for miles. Staff are friendly and dogs are welcome everywhere inside and out. No complaints at all and would visit next time I’m in the area

The good. Family/dog friendly. Lots of games on hand the play while you wait for food to arrive. The bad. Only here for one week so payed two visits. The staff seem to struggle at peak times. Waited over 1 hour 30 mins for food to arrive. The ugly. After being told that my first choice was unavailable, I took sometime to choose something else. I'm sure the young man who served me didn't realise I could see him rolling his eyes while I picked a back up of burger. One hour & 30 mins later it arrived. Looked ok. A little crispy upon first bite, so I opened it up. Looked fine on top, the cheese had been cooked to within an inch of its life but it looked okay. Turned it over to be presented with what could of easily passed as a substitute hoof for a horse it was so burnt. Two of us had the burger, some lucky horse out there could now be sporting some new shoes. The staff didn't seem to care & offered a practiced sorry for holiday makers. Customer service -10. Not worth the money go down to the smugglers inn in a bit nearer the beach.

Staying nearby, it was suggested to us that we dine at the New Inn. We booked ahead of time and ate dinner there on Sunday at 6:30.

No complaints. We sat outside for dinner as it was very hot and sunny. Lots of families and dogs. Typical pub food. Glad to see my favourite Rose Pellehaut available by the glass.