Smuggler's Inn Pub Restaurant & Accommodation, Weymouth in West Dorset

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing meal or a casual drink with friends and family. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great selection of dishes that were well-prepared and full of flavor. The service was excellent—quick, efficient, and friendly. The staff were polite and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Overall, a fantastic place to visit.

Wonderful night away. Team were really friendly and attentive. Rooms recently upgraded and very tastefully done. Food and drinks were good and plenty of selection.

Excellent stay at the Smugglers Inn for two nights. Food was good and beer range excellent. Lovely place to stay and the whole team there are so nice and friendly. Room comfy and well appointed. Really enjoyed our stay and a superb bacon sandwich at breakfast! Lots of good walks in the area and worth the effort to get to the beach.

Just want to say thank you for having us this weekend Staff work so well together like a well oiled machine Definitely will be back for another stay soon

amazing service! amazing vegan options! (like the cinnamon cheesecake in the picture)

Wow. This dining experience is a must. Excellent location, excellent service, and honestly this is the best food we have eaten in the UK so far. The steak pie & cheese burger were unreal. And if you don’t try the sticky toffee you’ll regret it! I’m known to be a harsh marker at times….. but this place is GREAT.

Perfect place for some lunch and a drink whilst on the coastal path. Great quick service and great food! Definitely recommend.

We arrived at lunchtime and stayed overnight .Throughout our stay, all the staff were very pleasant, happy and helpful...The food was of a good standard for pub food, however, breakfast was excellent. The rooms were clean and comfortable but not very big. All in all a very nice stay.

After a day of hiking to Durdle Door, we were excited to stop at the Inn for a cold drink and a meal. We were not disappointed! Service was prompt and the inside of the inn is cozy and inviting. We enjoyed some draft pints, cheeseburgers, and sticky toffee pudding. This was the perfect end to our day of adventure!

Stayed one night last weekend, fabulous, staff extremely friendly and professional. Food also fantastic! Rooms also amazing, very comfortable and extremely clean. Will be back later in the year, would fully recommend!

Visited just after Christmas, after previously staying overnight in 2023 and visiting a few times last year. Our experience this time round, was absolutely night and day compared to our previous visits. The pub was busy, but the service was terrible. Other tables were having to get up to find some of the waiting staff, we were lucky that the only time we wanted to order the waitress walked straight past. When the food arrived, it was thrown on the table and the waiter couldn’t get away quick enough despite asking him for extra sauce. The food itself was also so much worse than it has been previously and was incredibly expensive for what you got. My wife ordered the fish and chips at £18, and I ordered the beef shin at £19. The beef shin was supposed to come with mushrooms which weren’t on the plate, and when I asked the waitress she just said “yeah we’ve run out”. The dish also looked like something from a school canteen. Both dishes arrived at our table about 7 minutes after we ordered, so neither were cooked to order. It’s a real shame as it’s a beautiful pub and used to be absolutely amazing. There are much better pubs for food in the area that serve better dishes at a much more reasonable cost.

Walked from Ringstead today, checked online to see if they were open which confirmed they were, however on arrival found they were in fact closed for refurbishment. Please update your website!

Closed for renovation until February 10th 2025

I was on a one night walking break and feeling a little out of sorts. A lovely lady Hebe really looked after me and made me feel so welcome. I called in for a snack and coffee but booked a room. The amazing hospitality continued the next morning with delicious breakfast and Ellis really looked after me. I’ve only been away once on my own before and they really gave me confidence to do it again.

Frosty reception on a winter's day. We called in for a drink after a winter walk. It was around 3.30pm so there weren't many people dining and there were plenty of spare tables inside. However, the member of staff insisted that we should sit outside. The beer was good and it's a lovely location, but I think they could have let us sit inside.

Nice food, service and atmosphere. But sadly they do not except cash. So my family and l will not be visiting there again.

Just back from a fabulous 2 nights here. What a lovely place, would highly recommend to anyone thinking of going. We were made very welcome and the staff were so friendly. The food was lovely and my husband said especially the breakfast. I'm sorry I didn't get one of the managers names who spoke to us this morning, just after breakfast, but she was so nice and a credit to The Smugglers. We will be back.

Absolutely fabulous stay at this lovely place, the food was outstanding with just the best staff especially Raffa, who was exceptional. However, all the staff were welcoming and we had an amazing experience. The Quiz night was brilliant. I would highly recommend!

Great place to eat, lovely location .

We’ve just returned from a wonderful two-night stay at The Smugglers Inn. On arrival, Lloyd greeted us and made us feel welcome instantly - before any money had even exchanged hands he made sure we were ‘fed and watered’ after our long drive. Nothing was too much effort for any of the staff…. Special mentions to Rafaela our waitress,Ella, and the bar-staff who really looked after us. The Sunday lunch was fantastic, great menu in general and a great breakfast spread! The room was spotless, cozy and well-equipped. It was my partners birthday and they went out of their way to make it special for him. We would definitely recommend staying here and we have already talked about returning one day. Thanks again to ALL the staff for making our stay so special. Sam and Phil

Rafa and the team were absolutely excellent, some of the best service I’ve received in a pub, coupled with excellent food and atmosphere we’ll definitely be returning

Beautiful interior and lovely location. The food was very tasty (tanglefoot pie and shin of beef) however portion size was minimal and prices plus service charge were high. As pub dinner we will not be returning.

If you're looking for a cozy pub that delivers on all fronts, this is the place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. The Sunday roast here is absolutely top-notch. The portions are generous, and the quality is superb. What really sets this pub apart, though, is the service. The staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. From the moment you walk in, you feel right at home. They’re attentive without being intrusive and always make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. Karli served us today and Hebe greeted us. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hearty Sunday roast in a charming, welcoming setting!

Enjoyable Sunday lunch in a lovely setting. Friendly staff 😊

Overnight stay on 31st October. Joined in Halloween quiz. Staff ask amazing. Especially attentive service of Raffa and Louie who checked us in

Was looking forward to having a lovely Sunday lunch 27/9/2024 table of 4 starter good , main course we all had roast pork which was very dry, crackling 👍Roast potatoes were absolutely horrid ( it seemed like were reheated or aunt bessy and @ nearly £6 for a portion o cauliflower cheese!! Sunday roast far better @ SunInn Dorchester Location etc brilliant just need new chef

Lovely spot, we enjoyed a family meal with our 2 dogs, great service.

When visiting this pub on my birthday on Friday we waited 1 hour to actually get any food which was mediocre at best. The bill was a whopping £110 which we thought was extortionate. Myself and my partner will certainly not be visiting this public house in future.

A well portioned lunch from a wide variety menu. My food tasted great and I'd return in the future. Excellent service in a picturesque setting. An open fire and comfortable seating. Good size restaurant and plenty of outdoor seating for the warmer sunny days. No free parking and pay and display car park is tiny. The pub is set in a steep sided valley and though ramped, less abler persons should show caution. Worth a visit in my opinion.

Came here for a late lunch with my wife and parents. Booked in advance although it was very quiet and probably not necessary. The table was pointed out to us when we arrived and told someone would be over soon. It would have been nice to be shown to the table and a drinks order taken. Waited a long time (a good 25 mins) and eventually had to go to the bar to ask if someone could come over and take our order. I wouldn't mind but we seemed to be the only customers in the pub and A LOT of staff milling around chatting. I don't really understand how they can have a table of people with no drinks or food, holding menus, awkwardly looking around to catch someone's eye and not click on. The waitress was friendly and apologized for the wait and said no one had told her we were waiting. The main course was nice with a reasonable choice of dishes. On the expensive side though. Dessert seemed massively over priced for what we got (£8.50 for a small Eaton mess) nothing special. The pub itself is amazing, very traditional and incredible location. Very underwhelmed by the service and food considering the price. I can't say I'd recommend it frankly. Seems a bit disorganized even when very quiet.

Great food in a stunning location on the Dorset coast.

Lovely setting, quaint old pub serving good food with very pleasant staff

Shame they don't take money Food is good but have to take real money

Very nice place and nice surroundings food tasty.

Sunday roast a big disappointment, the beef chewy and very thin and tasteless, Yorkshire pudding dry and doughy, potatoes awful, cauliflower cheese very bland. Arrived at 12 and only choice was beef or pork loin, no lamb or chicken. Sorry will not be revisiting

Wonderful lunch at this lovely pub. Service was friendly and welcoming and it's dog friendly. Highly reccomend and the walks and views are simply stunning.

Amazing looking pub, great setting, lovely staff, the food left us wanting... The food was overly expensive for the quality and portion sizes (duck confit & burger) we did go on a week day and off season. (Have a lovely pint and a portion or chips and keep walking the beautiful trail)

Lots of veggie options unavailable. Halloumi fries were absolutely rubbish - just 4 fries in a bowl with no sauce. We were told there was no baby changing. Such a shame as the location is fabulous

First time re visiting my childhood secret location not many people know about. I used to come here all the time with family and grandparents however now they have all passed - it felt right to visit today with my other half and I have to say after a lot of emotion the excellent Sam and team gave 5 star service and it was exactly as I remember now even better. Perfect location perfect food and drink and best of all perfect and friendly staff. Beyond very cosy in front of the freshly lit fire that Sam did just for us upon arrival. Highly recommended and now I've discovered you can stay there overnight so will definitely be doing so very soon. Thank you Sam for a great experience. Kind regards Alex and Lolly the dog!

Fantastic views from the car park, caution if you have a low car as some of the car park is very un even. We had the burgers, and they were good but not amazing. We also had to ask for our drinks again after our food was served and we hadn't had them. It's a beautiful looking pub, and the beer garden looks really nice, but we came away feeling slightly underwhelmed. We wouldn't rush back and probably wouldn't recommend it as it's on the higher pub grub price scale.

Lad stood behind the bar and informed us that due to him being on holiday there were no real ales on tap. That's 6 empty pumps!!! The lad also lied / didn't know anything about beer. Absolutely shocking, avoid until October when they might have some ale....

Really enjoyable Sunday dinner. We booked a table for six on the Saturday, but when we arrived they could not find the booking however they instantly fitted us in despite it being a very busy service! All the six meals arrived piping hot and all at the same time. My wife had an issue with a couple of hairs on her plate and this was addressed super quickly with a replacement served up instantly. When requesting the bill our waitress informed us they would not be charging for the replacement meal, which we were more than happy to pay as the overall meals were super. Top dining, great service and overall a lovely venue. Our granddaughter lives in nearby Weymouth so we will definitely be returning for more. Many thanks.😉

Great location with very good service, friendly and helpful and can be busy in the summer months. Good gravel car park with awesome views and a public toilet block too. Access to pub is via many steps down or by a concrete ramp steep in places but sound under foot. Food was OK but not blown away with the mushroom ciabatta which was more onion relish than mushroom nor fish finger sandwich that was just that with no frills. For the price I expected more. Ale was lovely but Coca-Cola well overpriced. Amazing location and would love to stay one night to sample more of the menu. Walks around here are for the able bodied but with stunning views.

Nice pub and the location. We had Sunday roast, nice but was only luke warm, service was very very Slow, seemed to have plenty of staff but they seem to be working at a snail pace , really Slow on getting our drinks served.. one time on our 2nd visit walked up to the bar and not a sole working behind the bar waited quite a while to get served by this time there were people waiting behind me.. do not seem to manage their bar very well at all.. we did not go back for another..

We were caught out by a storm when on a walk, soaked through to the skin! We were welcomed in by the staff, we had some hot drinks and the food being brought out looked amazing!! They even sorted a taxi for us!! We will be back for a meal when we are dry!! Many thanks to the staff of this beautiful coastal pub. Easiest 5 stars rating I could give!! Thank you

Love this place used to go a lot when I was a local and it was so nice to return after 10 years to find it’s only got better. Had a lovely meal out here with my daughter on a coastal walk

Great friendly staff, good food, beer kept really well, best pint since being in Dorset. Beautiful looking pub !

Had lunch at the smugglers today, very friendly staff, lovely lunch, and stunning location. Roughly 7km from the kings statue Weymouth along the coastal path.

Expensive for the product. 18£ for a sub par burger.

10% "optional" service charge practice is weird considering that you ask people to order at the bar and it is not a group. Please consider increasing already expensive prices by it or ask every customer at the bar whether they are fine to include it. The information about it is a small print on the menu so put it on the top and with a bigger font so people really have a choice. For me it was around 20gbp for a very average burger (I had better meat quality elsewhere) without any salad, and around 6 pounds for a pint of ale. Also you're asked to collect your cutlery yourself. So nothing backs up the service charge. Not a nice practice in this overall beautiful place.

The food is pricey but the quality of this food is nowhere near. It is a disgrace. We ordered one of the priciest things on the menu, pork belly, 22 something quid, we got a tiny piece of pork with three old unfortunate carrots, some small unappetising potatoes and a pile of green beans on the side. It looked like nothing. Are they running cookery courses or something? Another dish was a cheese platter to share, we had six pieces of stale cheese, old grapes and some cookies, some were broken. 14 quid, horrendous. One piece of cheese looked bitten,so I didn't eat it. We couldn't just walk out because they made us pay before the food was served. It's not the price that matters but the quality. There was none.

What a lovely surprise the food, drink, atmosphere and location was beautiful. The food was local and probably one of the best meals I’ve had for a while! The drink where and a great selections of wines, beers etc Only down side is there is no easy access to the beach, there is a ramp for disable access

Service was very welcoming and efficient. The staff made every effort to make us feel at home and we had a lovely evening. Would highly recommend for anyone in the area!

Not easy if you're disabled. There is a very steep ramp down to the pub but the food was bland and the atmosphere wasn't good. No views due to the vegetation all around so all in all, I kinda wish I'd not bothered. Great if you can walk though.

Very expensive and deeply underwhelming. Food barely average, service virtually non-existent.

Did not stay in the hotel, visited for lunch. Friendly team here and the food was tasty. Definitely worth having lunch here after the walk along the coast.

Sticky toffee pudding is absolutely insane 10/10 would eat again

Lovely location, you pay for the location, not the food. Very disappointed that they do not accept cash, beware.

Great location, we called in here for a drink after a great coastal walk. We didn't know which ale to choose so the barman gave us some tasters which was really helpful! We will definitely be back in future and will try the food!

Great terrace. A bit overpriced though. For the price paid, I wouldn't expect cutlery, napkins and sauces to be self sourced from a central point. Also I appreciate if I can decide myself how much tip I pay for.

We were only there for dinner, it was excellent. The duck confit for my wife in particular was top notch.

Me and my partner came down to stay at the local campsite and decided to have dinner here whilst enjoying our stay. I cannot recommend this place enough!! The location is stunning, the food is incredible (especially the halloumi sticks!) and the staff have all been friendly and helpful! I’ll be visiting again the next time we’re down this way.

Only order digitally and pay directly online with credit card. Cash is not possible. Then get your own drinks at the bar. Food will be delivered. If you want to use the internet via WiFi, you have to enter a lot of personal information. Not good for me. Nice location and nice terrace, but you can't do anything without a credit card. We won't be back there.

A truly stunning setting and staff who are happy to allow you to hunker down in a corner and crack on with with some work. However when it comes to food - my family and I found the food to be low quality and very overpriced. This aspect was dissappointing. Table service came also across as quite grumpy at times too. The best thing the Smuggler's could do is to get a chef who really cares and leads a team to deliver some great food.

Fantastic location with fantastic food this is our favourite pub love this place. If you are in Weymouth this is a must visit

Food was very good but overpriced and it was a no cash zone which could be very embarrassing to any customers if they don't have a decent overdraft .a sirloin steak and a steak sandwich with 2 drinks was over £65. So be aware the prices are very, very small print. And they streamed music into the garden, totally ruining the atmosphere as we thought a nice lunch next to the river by the beach would be lovely but it wasn't we could've got the same food and terrible music for half the price anywhere else, and there was no way to get to the beach there either so that was the afternoon plan finished. If you can't climb a flight of stairs then I wouldn't go, the sloped access is as steep as a staircase, I saw healthy young men struggling to push a buggy back up it. Wouldn't go again wouldn't recommend it either

It was really really good and I enjoyed the peace and the view.

I had Shepherds pie £20 Child’s portion at best. Left feeling hungry and cheated. Had to get a takeout on the way home. Plus 10% service charge. Poor show.

Just stopped in for a quick drink whilst on a walk. Found the online order a bit of a fiddle but the bar service and drinks were good. Will pop back for some food one day.

Amazing lunch, great service by Rafa

Excellent all round lunch and service

Great food ,very pleasant service

Tori was our server today and everything was fantastic! The food was delicious, beautifully presented and came quickly. Tori was very friendly and personable, and made sure we had everything we needed.

This is an exceptional pub. Thatched roof, lots of great places to sit inside and out, roaring fireplaces, modern menu, nice selection of IPA's etc on tap. I'm surprised how blasé some of the reviews are; it's been ages since I've been in a pub this nice and it's off the chart compared with what you get on most high streets (not sure what sort of pub utopia you're living in!) but I guess the pub is quite obvious and well-known to locals. Iconoclasm, innit. Best appreciated hiking in from Weymouth.

Lovely cosy pub with good beer, glad we stopped on our walk

Hidden away at the end of the road lays this lovely little pub, that does great food. Deffenatly worth a visit if your in the area.

Lovely staff, amazing food (which came out so quick) and our waiter Tom was great!!!

Very friendly without being overbearing staff. Food came extremely quickly, very efficient, was tasty and plentiful. When I opted for no kale I was offered broccoli instead which was delivered instantly.

Came for a roast......we were certainly not disappointed!! Absolutely amazing food and service

Lovely little place with great food & service. Special shout out to Tom who was wonderful and made our experience 10/10. Would definitely recommended! Lovely plates

This place was the perfect place to stop and eat. Absolutely one of my favorite restaurant experiences when visiting. Clean and the food was amazing. Atmosphere was perfect and I found myself relaxing and enjoying everything around the restaurant. A perfect meal for perfect week.

Came here for dinner over the Easter weekend and despite not booking managed to get a table for 4. Food was so good! I had the crab ravioli and fish & chips which were delicious. Others had the minute steak, beef burgers, soup and terrine which we all loved. There was also a good selection of beers and ciders on tap. Service was also very quick and attentive for a busy Saturday evening. Location also fab and the setting of the pub was very quaint.

We parked in the Smugglers Inn car park with the plan to have lunch after taking a walk on the coastal path and stony beach. Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming for us to do this, the views are spectacular. Initially we were underwhelmed by the menu but the food itself was cooked well and delicious. We ordered 2 gammon/cheese toasties and 2 fish finger sandwiches… the sandwiches came with skin on fries which was great but we had to order a couple of portions of chips with the toasties, the total was about £18 a head with a drink each. For the location and the ambiance of the place I’d definitely recommend a visit.

We came on holiday and stayed in a local b&b, we were recommended The Smugglers Inn from the host and it did not let us down. I was unable to leave inhouse reviews due to technical issue but I wanted to leave a review nonetheless. We were welcomed in with a smile and pleasant conversation from a young girl, Ella. She made us feel welcome with friendly conversation, including my daughter in these conversations too. Ella was just a friendly person to serve you in an unfamiliar area. It was clear that the team worked well together too. The food and atmosphere was cosy and provided great talking points and the food tasted great with correct portion sizes. Both child's and adult menus where spoilt for choice. Unfortunately we couldn't get the the local beach due to pathways closed after bad weather but if I was staying longer I would definitely explore the beaches and revisit the pub. Thank you Ella and The Smugglers Inn.

Friendly service great value quick and easy. Sunday roast Mmmmmmmmm

My husband and I really enjoyed our evening meal, our server Mezzo was delightful. Food was delicious.Atmosphere is brilliant at the Smugglers, it’s great that dogs are welcome.

Can't rate the rooms as I have not stayed here, but the location, food, drinks, and atmosphere are amazing!

Great food, lovely atmosphere in a beautiful setting.

Tory was an incredible waitress and nothing was too much trouble

Turned up late on Easter Sunday and they found us a bit of space Delicious delicious roast, friendly staff, gorgeous little pub.

Really lovely atmosphere, staff were so happy and helpful

Fantastic evening! Amazing roast will be coming back!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and we really enjoyed the food

Nice food, great attentive service despite being enormously busy

Great staff, really friendly and beautiful views👍

Fantastic place, great atmosphere and location. Food was lovely and service was exceptional. Definitely recommend!

V pleased with food and the friendly service

Pre 2020 this pub would have got 5 stars It's a shame that they have decided to go for card only payment for this reason alone I will not return or support buissness that do not alow you the freedom to pay in the form that you choose .wake up

Delightful pub in a magnificent location. Moved away from Weymouth many years ago but was trying to think of somewhere new to take family for a meal on a recent return visit. Kicking myself for not thinking of The Smugglers Inn for previous visits to my old home town. Great food, excellent service and beautiful views. Will definitely be back next time I'm down that way.

Slow service arrived at 13.30 pre booked food arrived 14:15 after told today's roast ran out 20 mins after ordering.... not well organised. Had beef with less life, but that was in a jacket