Red Lion Winfrith in Purbeck - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We happened across this pub on the way back from Durdle Door- gluten free options were clearly marked on the menu which was very helpful, and the food and service were both incredible. They also had a 'dog menu' with treats for little friends, so the dog was very happily chomping on a pig ear while we got our food. The barbecue sauce, 'saucy pig', was lovely, the seasoned fries were really nice, and the smoky barbecue flavoured meat was amazing- the chicken skin was crispy and delicious, and was possibly the best meal I have had out in a decade. It was around £20 each for the smokehouse meat and fries, with plenty for the money. All of the staff were really helpful and friendly, if we are in the area we would definitely go back- really highly recommened

Me and my friend stayed here for a night while climbing in Dorset. Super friendly helpful staff, they accommodated our last minute booking without problems. We stayed for dinner, really good veggie options. The pub was very vibrant and we had a lovely evening there. The facilities were super clean too. We will be staying again.

Fantastic campsite plenty to do around. The pub where very accommodating and let our group camp near each other even tho some have tents have caravans. Food was fantastic great service. Love the green in the middle where the children could play and make friends. Definitely recommend this to family and friends

Stayed at the Red lion with our touring caravan. Pitch was 4 inch deep sand . Very unsuitable with gravel on top as an afterthought . Although open fires aren't allowed there was a camper 2 nights running with one . 2 toilets and showers on the main field not enough and dark, which is a hazard. Veggie breakfast was mediocre at best , who knew it was possible to get a gristly veggie sausage ? Sad cheap Hash Brown and an undercooked wedge of tomato. The younger lady was helpful and cheerful . Great location but wouldn't stay again

We’ve just returned from three nights camping at The Red Lion. Absolutely brilliant location with lots to do within a short drive. Lovely pub serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lizzie and her team were so helpful and friendly. The campsite was quiet and we felt safe allowing our daughter to mingle and socialise with other children staying. Would highly recommend!

Went in and it was very busy at just before 7.30pm on Saturday 2nd March. We were with our dog and we were told we could not sit anywhere that was carpeted. We noticed that most dogs were under the tables, ours is too big to fit under one!

We hadn’t booked for 10 of us but we’re seated quickly by our waitress she was friendly and helpful and asked any questions regarding special dietary needs, it was very busy so ordered at the bar the children’s menus were fun as they came with colouring sheet. The weather wasn’t great but did see a children’s play area in the beer garden, we all had a range of food from the buttermilk chicken waffle to the smothered steak for a table of 10 and a busy Saturday I felt 20 minuets was great thank you very much for the lovely food they only thing to complain about was that we didn’t have room for the desserts which looked amazing

It's a nice pub but a little deceptive, I tried to use my Hall and Woodhouse vouchers but couldn't even...

I did a trip advisor review, last week but with Trip Advisor asking if I went there, can only conclude this venue is not playing by the Trip advisor rules. There are no usual Trip Advisor stickers in either main entrance indicating they are not part of the network of their star approval to low to openly display, on trying to review on line it seems the accommodation side of the business is their main interest, little notice has been taken of food criticisms for many years, I literally went backs years and people were complaining of the most tasteless curry ever encountered, management problems and changes being the usual response However, the home cooked food claim would imply food is cooked to order, the managers responses to criticism has always stated that most food is cooked in batches in the morning, then plated up and microwaved throughout the day and evening, any professional cook should at least be able to control food quality before sending out, this surely cannot be standard pub chain practice? Stick with deep fried food or a Ploughmans would be my best advise, the venue and beer is top notch, the menu looks appetising but the curry I had should never have been served to a paying customer, it was a very water chicken casserole but with less flavour.

I took my family out for lunch when we walked in it appeared to be a quiet family pub yet were greeted with the landladys kids screaming and climbing all over the pool table and were constantly in and out from behind the bar. The food we ordered was ok but when a steak is asked to be cooked rare it should be not welldone the gammon was watery and had no taste and as for the childrens squash it looked like gnats pee. Totally dissappointed