Ship Inn in Purbeck

Lovely food, some very good priced light lunch meals and cooked kid meals. The rest couldn’t comment as didn’t see how much you get for your money but average price for a main meal was £15-£19. Nitpicking here but couldn’t help but notice not all the chairs were matching. For the price of the meals it makes it seem more classy if things like that are standard. Good choice of drinks, great location near station.

Stopped to eat here for a Sunday lunch but the menu was really only sandwiches so didn't stay. The bar was very quiet and so I would say that this place is not really set up as an eating establishment. Probably a good local pub.

Great food and atmosphere. Keep up the tremendous work 👍🏾

Guy behind the bar takes his job way to seriously and isn’t allowing for drinks on weeknights saying ‘There is no need for that much on a Wednesday’. Food lovely but completely ruined by the guy behind the bar. Won’t be coming again

Excellent roadside pub. Visited for two evening meals while I was staying nearby. Good choices of food on the menu and specials board. Very hospitable place to eat

Good food, good service. Caters for gluten free, separate fryers and good understanding of cross contamination.

Fantastic food, freindly staff prices good.

Great food, great service, enjoyed it !

What a fabulous little pub this is. Found it by chance while on holiday, and we're definitely going back again. The food was delicious, piping hot when it came to the table. You weren't left long once you'd finished your course of food before the table was cleared. Service is good and the staff were really nice, friendly and polite 😀

Traveled to Dorset to meet up with Family members and The Ship Inn was the ideal venue to have a meal and drinksfor a catch up The meals were very good excellent service certainly a pub/restaurant I would recommend well worth a visit

Very friendly, and when we went in, lots of friendly, well behaved dogs to say hello to 😁

Very nice cosy pub on the main road. Good Badger cask beers and improved menu with good choices.

A last minute lucky find online - thanks, Tripadvisor! We were able to get a table and were served quickly. The food was of good quality, tasty and the portions were generous too. We liked the nautical decor!

Wowee what a find! We’ve been looking for a new Sunday lunch destination for a couple of years now and now we’ve been here it is going to now be a firm favourite. Roast beef with all the trimmings, ham egg & sweet potato fries (GF) + some perfectly good whitebait (for our spoilt dog). Dog friendly (lots of water bowls available), great service and lovely atmosphere.

Here on holiday for week. Came for Sunday lunch. It was absolutely wonderful. Had 3 options small, regular & large. Great price. Food was well cooked and absolutely divine. Would recommend you book table as very popular. Had a great meal. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

Nice pub, nice garden. Friendly and convivial.

We had a very good meal we went inside the staff are very friendly. We were able to take our dog in there was a board in to say live music but l couldn't remember which Night.

Exceptional service from every single member of staff, which is very rare these days, a real credit to the management who were also attentive and on the ball. Literally would eat here again just for the service we received. Food was great, our burger loving son said the steak burger was the best he had ever tasted (and he’s had a few), pie also great! We ate here two nights in a row as we enjoyed it so much. A stones throw from the campsite we stayed at (Whitemead), and was recommended by the owner, I’m very glad we found it. Five stars.

Food was excellent, with a good selection for those with allergies. Fish and chips was huge. The flat bread was a little disappointing though in comparison to the other mains. Still good though!

Only stopped off for a quick drink but the Sunday roast smelt amazing, well kept ales and staff super friendly and welcoming. My son Knocked over most of my drink and the landlord gave me a free refill. Will be returning again when we are in the area.

Great pub just a few steps from wool train station

The food is good, a shame as we come here often for lunch. The bar staff are nice and attentive. The waitress was rude, after 30 mins, asked how long for a salad and chips and was told there are other people here! Not what i asked, but due to the attitude, I wouldn't go back. They were not that busy so it wasn't because she was stressed perhaps a bad day, but disappointed as a customer.

Excellent place for food, with a varied menu. Good choice of drinks. Good car park with easy access to the pub. Also, has a large outdoor seating area.

The food was out of this world. We stopped here after going to Monkey World. We looked at reviews and decided to give them a try, and they did not disappoint. There was plenty of choice, and the portion sizes were very big. Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. There's lots of tables outside to eat, but we decided to eat inside. You can choose items from the specials board. If you are looking for somewhere to visit for great food, this is the place to go.

We have eaten here twice this week and were very impressed - superb food, service and value. Well done The Ship Inn ⚓ !! ☺️

Excellent pub food highly recommended after a day out at monkey World

Really lovely pub. Food was tasty and well presented. The faggots were made at the local village and were delish. Staff were very friendly, they worked so hard, only 3 of them on and it was so busy, but didn't have to wait long for our meals, they did a great job. Lovely atmosphere, would love to go back when we're next down that way. Well done.

Popped in for some lunch and the meal and staff were great thank you.

Just stopped on the off chance - what a nice friendly place service was great and the food was excellent full of flavour and presentation was lovely

Lovely food well cooked presented much improved from a few years back

We stayed at Whitemead camp site and the Ship was just a few steps away. Lovely pub with great atmosphere. Very friendly staff and nice menu. Worth booking a table because it can get busy. Also it's a dog friendly pub and if you get good weather there's a nice garden to enjoy too.

Food was average, nothing special about it. I’d say most of the items we tried were too bland. We were not able to sit inside as the whole place was booked for an event. There is parking in front. It was hard to get the attentions of the staff if you want something.

Great food and service, cosy atmosphere and reasonably priced especially compared to some of the pubs closer to the coast.

Best Lasagne I've tasted in a long time

Great and welcoming service. Nice atmosphere and the food was delicious. Steak and lamb chops done to perfection with the sides.

Fabulous place, food amazing. Stumbled upon this pub during a long drive home. Lovely place, service was good but think the lady could smile lol. Spoke like she didn't want to serve happy when with colleagues haha. That's the only reason for deducting a star on service. Had a lamb burger and chips. Wow best chips ever, so thick, crispy on outside and fluffy on inside. Burger tasted homemade. Sounded expensive on ordering but my goodness it was eoth every penny.

I would recommend it to anyone.

Amazing rump steak and lamp chops! Brilliant service and tasty food!

We didn't want to luncheon at The Tank Museum as, despite it being a great place to visit, was particularly rammed due to inclement weather. We drove 2 miles down the road to Wool and weren't disappointed. The service was great and we had good fayre at reasonable prices. It felt like a place that wasn't trying too hard to be something it wasn't which some places in the area certainly attempt. Solid effort The Ship Inn!

Really great service, the food was okay but not great. Chicken burger was really bland and not a great vegetarian selection. Also pretty expensive for what it was

Went for food Tuesday evening. Didn't book. All tables full in restaurant and bar but told we could eat outside. A bit windy we thought but hey ho. Wife positive she saw others accommodated after our arrival but never mind. Ordered the faggots and a scampi. The food came really quickly! The chips accompanying my scampi were like crisps with no potato inside them! A far cry from the advertised chunky chips. The faggots were tasteless and full of some sort of cereal? Accompanying vegetables limp and watery. I had a couple of pints which were well kept. The wife's (extremely overpriced)wine was undrinkable and she left a full glass! On a brighter note the tall guy with the beard waiting on was really friendly. Maybe it was an off day or a rushed affair but it was a let down after great expectation.

Horribly rude bar lady ruined our experience. We were asked in a rude manner to move off a table that was reserved. It was reserved for 3 hours in the future and it felt very unnecessary. She said they were arriving early. They never arrived and just left us feeling sour. Won't recommend.

I had the best Berger hole the UK👌👌👌 I ll come back soon

We had lunch and ordered the Butterflied Chicken Breast, Steak, and Burger. However, the chicken was very plain, and the burger used the same chicken. Overall, the meal wasn't very impressive, though the service was okay.

Very nice food and nice atmosphere Sat outside in the sunshine really enjoyed

An absolutely lovely place food was great friendly service no problems would recommend

Was staying at the Durdle Door caravan park and went to the Ship Inn which is 10 minutes away for dinner. It was quite busy so had to sit outside. Its a nice, big Pub and you order your food at the bar. Prices were very reasonable, staff were friendly and efficient and the food came quickly. Everything was cooked to perfection, very tasty and generous portions. In fact the whole family enjoyed the food so much we came back again the next night and it was just as good then. We would absolutlely recommend the Ship Inn.

Popped in this afternoon with the wife and dog , not booked in just arrived on chance . Fortunately we got a table and the food and service was spot on . Would recommend this pub restaurant to anyone . Very friendly and welcoming

Friendly nice service good size porshion

Polite staff and tasty food. Steak and scampi were amazing. Highly recommended 👌

My favourite pub! I often frequent the Ship for drinks and meals. I am disappointed to see reviews that are incorrect, such as the one below claiming a lady at the end of the bar with a baccy tin was the manager as that is false. The team are friendly and always go out their way to ensure customers have a fabulous time.

We came here on a busy Friday evening without a booking for dinner. We were told we could sit inside or in one of the two outdoor areas and we chose to sit outside in the main garden. We were told when we sat down that there was a 40 minute wait on food, but our order was taken quickly and our drinks arrived without any delay. The food arrived 30 minutes later and it was worth the wait! We had one of the specials, which was a lamb burger with onion chutney and Brie with chips and coleslaw. The only downside was we had no room for dessert! The food is expensive for pub food, but we enjoyed our time here as part of a weekend away in the area.

Beautiful meal and an all round great experience. First time we've been but will definitely be back.

An excellent, well presented pub with superb food and very friendly staff. What more do you need?? The menu is a nice balance of staples and really imaginative dishes. The crispy chicken with chilli starter was amazing and the chargrilled chicken with chorizo was fabulous. The ham, egg and chips was probably the best I have had anywhere, a simple dish prepared very well with good ingredients. We will be back

Food was lovely, service is very slow and servers keep their backs turned on the floor, unable yo grab their attention, could do better.

Delicious food 😋 big portions and good service!

Great pub with a fabulous atmosphere and definitely kid/pet friendly. Food was yummy.

I had a rump steak and my husband had a burger. It was cooked just as I had asked for. My husband really enjoyed his burger. The service was great, as well as very friendly. Would strongly recommend this pub.

Good food, nice personnel, good vibes and clean toilets

A beautiful and lovely restaurant with a large garden, a beautiful interior of the restaurant and bar.

Dropped in on the off chance as it used to be a regular pit stop on the way home from Weymouth. Very impressed, prompt service, excellent home cooked fresh food. Highly recommended

Feb place. Must try place if you are keen to grab a sumptuous british lunch delicacies with a good beer..

My husband and I just dropped in without booking, table found for us with no bother, dinner amazing, but the personal attendance was fantastic, unusual today for waiting staff to make time for two 70+’s today, will be back

Had a pleasant fellow serving our table but perhaps the wrong night to visit as it is Bestival weekend and the pub was full of families with children (we did book). However the scampi was not the best quality and was also overcooked. Our other meals were ok. Our issue was dealt with to satisfaction

Food selection and quality better than the average pub, the beer ……. Well I googled the brewery and ordered a crate whilst still in the pub. Only in Weymouth a week but we drove out here twice it was so good.

Great food, great value, great value, great beer. Great pub.

This pub is fabulous. Great choice on the menu and a specials board. The very tasty food was even served on hot plates! Great atmosphere. Loads of outside seating, some covered, if we get any sun!!! Some parking.

Great Service Great Food Great Prices

Nice pub lovely meal friendly staff made welcome 👍

Good food, good service. Would recommend.

We are on holiday in the area, found this place via a google search for somewhere nearby to eat after a visit to monkeyworld. The service was great, food was well cooked and arrived quickly - would reccomend.

We were there for dinner and we didn't have a reservation, it was full and the girl told us that they were full, a disappointment. We decided to have a few pints and head back to the hotel when one of the girls from the pub came and told us there was a free table and offered it to us. A 10 for the attention throughout the dinner from all the employees, the food was very good and the atmosphere was very familiar.

Fab staff and wonderful food! Visited 3 nights during our stay at Whitemead camp site and each time the young staff team were very welcoming and friendly. We chose something different from the menu every time and everything was great. Presentation of food was also to be commended as this is a busy pub and rightly so. We also took part in the pub quiz on Tuesday night which was very busy and good fun - not too serious or too hard! Good luck to the staff on the Macmillan mighty hike later in the year, a worthy cause.

Honestly we had the best time here. They gave us great seats / couches for the football. The food was incredible - some of the best freshest food I've had in a pub and the staff were super friendly and patient. Also great non alcoholic options. Also very dog friendly - nearly every person had a dog.

Very good food and friendly efficient service.

Recommended this pub by the lady who we stayed with, and my it was fantastic. Plough mans was lovely, fish and chips amazing . Beer was good aswell We sat in the lovely garden, and nothing was too much trouble for the staff

Great little pub, catering for gluten free needs. Lovely staff and food was gorgeous

Brilliant afternoon here for dinner. I had the cod and chips and my son had ploughman's platter. Both were amazing. I work in the fish industry and have to say my dish was cooked to perfection 👌 and a very generous portion. So good we booked again for tomorrow night so we can try something else off the menu.

My wife and I arrived yesterday and opted to sit in the rear garden, I went in for drinks, returned to our table, and asked a passing waitress for a menu, I was disappointed she didn't offer to get me one, but provided a long list of instruction where I might find one, this reply came as a surprise to me as she was not at all busy, in fact she was stood around chatting to the other waitress when I went in for the menu!

It's a great pub with a good selection of food and beers. Pleasant staff with good efficient service

Lovely spacious pub with plenty of room to sit outside especially if the suns out Food was amazing with great service

Lovely pub to visit and eat in,staff Lovely always friendly and pub is clean would definitely vist again if down that way ty guys your doing a great job.

Amazing food, great portions and lovely staff. Very nicely decorated, modern and lovely beer garden. Also dog friendly. We went twice in one week on holiday it was that good

Reserved a table for four on Father's Day and within ten minutes the fire alarm was going off and the staff struggled to turn it off, although we were assured there was no fire. The restaurant itself was very nice with helpful knowledgeable staff. I ordered the Sunday Turkey roast which was nice however the vegetables on offer were small and not to my liking. My wife had the Whitebait as a main meal ( it's on the starter menu ) and although she asked for it to be a main meal we were only charged the starter price which was a plus although probably an error by the staff. Overall I was pleased with the day despite the annoying fire alarm and disappointing vegetables on offer. Parking was good and plenty of outdoor seats for those who wish to enjoy the sunshine.

Really good food. We have been the last 2 weekends, and had the fish and chips both times and has been consistently excellent. The service is polite, friendly and efficient. There are 2 car parks providing plenty of free parking. They have a very generous outside area with plenty of seating too.

Fantastic little country Inn great service fantastic food. Drinks are a bit expensive

Lovely staff, very helpful and great smiles. Very tasty food

Nice place indeed with a lovely spacious pub and beer garden at the back. Very good service and everything was lovely, tidy and clean. Food was ok, good portions and served beautifully and was tasty. The reason for the 4 stars is because they only really offer 1 veggie option that wasn't French fries and when I asked to make changes to my meal I was presented with a large bowl with small portion to the side (?)and 2 small salad bowls (???), I just didn't get it, why not serve it in 1 large salad plate? Also the vegan dish was plain, boring and way tooooooooo sweet for a savory beans meal, it was just not worth the price. To be fair they did say in advance that they don't do many veggie options, I will give them that ! but what was offered was not up to the level of everything else.

This was a lovely pub and the food was excellent and so was the service.

Very basic food menu and the food was quite bland. Maybe just what we ordered but we won't be going back.

Stopped here for lunch & the food was great. Very reasonably priced as well, would definitely recommend

Best breakfast ever. Amazing black pudding and amazing sausages. The beans are Heinz and the bacon is quality and the sausages is top quality and the toast is lush. Go and try one of there amazing full English breakfast they are out of this world

After a long journey and staying locally, the Ship Inn was recommended by our host so we walked over and entered. Receiving a warm welcome, we were shown to our table and given time to peruse the menu and order our drinks. I had already seen what I wanted - a very rare item on menus these days - a PLOUGHMANS!!!! My son went for the chicken burger and chips - removing the salad, tomato and slaw as usual!! I chose my Ploughmans with mature cheddar and cooked ham - and I was not dissapointed. A decent size platter with all the trimmings - absolutely gorgeous! I finished mine but very unusually, my son couldn't finish his, makes a change!!! Just what we needed after travelling and then, with stomachs filled, we walked back to our B&B and slept very well!!!

Food was okay.lady in till likes to charge too much though..,

Reasonably priced, quick service, tasty food, good selection of low/no alcohol beers

Booked at table for Sunday evening, most of the popular food on the menu they ran out of even the Sunday lunch, service was poor, ordered chilli con carne that was supposed to come with extras, did not come with order when I asked they server said she would find out and never returned, after my meal I mentioned that I didn’t get my sour cream, salsa and guacamole and she said oh, Being a bank holiday weekend they know they are going to be busy why not order more food in.

Good beer, plenty of seating, friendly atmosphere. Busy during the holidays

Great visit, fantastic food, great service! Very welcoming place. We'll definietely come back one day! Thank you!

Food typical pub grub. Has great garden and wheelchair accessible

The Ship Inn is consistently excellent. Everyone in my family group today was extremely complimentary about their meals, the staff are lovely and attentive, and there is a nice variety of food (meat, fish, vegetarian) and drinks available.