St. Peters Finger, Lytchett Minster in Purbeck

Fantastic food, service brilliant

Really nice premises but food a little disappointing

Pleasant staff, lovely inside. Very small portions, very expensive for what we had. £20 for what was no more than a child's size main meal. Won't be back.

Good beer lovely staff. Didn't eat anything so unable to comment

Fantastic experience at St Peter’s Finger tonight. Excellent food and fabulous service - highly recommend. Thank you Scott & staff, will definitely be returning soon.

Lovely meal this evening. We hadn't booked so it was great to book a table last minute and enjoyed a drink before we got to our table. Lots of choices including several options which were Gluten free. A great atmosphere, quick service and tasty food. A great way to end the week. Definitely recommend the gluten free menu

Friendly staff, food well prepared and good beverage options. Can get quite busy.

We asked for a quiet corner as we have a nervous dog and they got us the best seat! So kind, respectful and wonderful team! Atmosphere amazing, staff are so friendly and the food was incredible! We loved our time here ☺️

We really enjoyed our meal at St Peter’s Finger! Great friendly service from our waiter Fino and all the other staff who served us. They were very helpful when it came to checking food for the person in our group with allergies and even double checked something with us to make sure. It was really appreciated. Really tasty food and a warm, friendly and buzzing atmosphere. Would definitely return.

Lovely meal, chilled vibe. Lovely pub 👌🏼👌🏼

We specifically went to take advantage of a special offer of a 3 course meal for £29.95 and when we arrived we were told that the offer had been removed even though we were well in the time dates for the offer. Not happy but the staff didn't seem to care. They even kept interupting us and asking the same questions.

We visited St Peter’s Finger for Sunday dinner and were so impressed, we came straight back for another meal the next day! Yesterday’s roast beef was cooked to perfection — tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Today, I had the steak and Tanglefoot pie, which was absolutely delightful and full of rich, comforting flavor. The staff here are friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Even on a busy Sunday, the service was speedy and efficient. I asked to swap my mash for chips, and it was no trouble at all — a small touch that made a big difference. A couple of nice perks: they offer NHS discount during the week, which is much appreciated. And if you’re staying at Lychett Manor campsite, you get a free bottle of wine with the purchase of two main meals — such a lovely bonus! Highly recommend for anyone in the area looking for a great meal and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back when in the area!

INSANE CHEESE PLATE, EVEN BETTER SERVICE, DEFINITELY COME HERE!!!!!

We were staying at South Lytchett Manor campsite and this pub was recommended by them. We ate there two nights in a row. Last night’s meal was OK but I would say that my asparagus risotto was fairly bland. Tonight’s experience was frankly shocking! Following a couple of garlic bread starters, tasty but soggy, according to my niece and nephew, it seems that the kitchen then lost out ticket. Over an hour later and after mentioning it to two members of staff our five mains did finally turn up. Our roast beef was not pink, it was brown and chewy, our roast potatoes salty. The veg served with the main were Ok and the only bit we enjoyed. Our sides of cauliflower cheese were bland and undercooked and our pigs in blanket’s completely overcooked and like bullets. It was my partners 60th and so it was incredibly disappointing. The serving staff did their best and they knew that the wait and quality of food was unacceptable and took £65 off the bill but honestly it was an awful experience. The only positive is that they seemed to be really dog friendly and for that reason I would pop in there, but only for a drink.

We were staying at South Lytchett Manor campsite and this pub was recommended by them. We ate there two nights in a row. Last night’s meal was OK but I would say that my asparagus risotto was fairly bland. Tonight’s experience was frankly shocking! Following a couple of garlic bread starters, tasty but soggy, according to my niece and nephew, it seems that the kitchen then lost out ticket. Over an hour later and after mentioning it to two members of staff our five mains did finally turn up. Our roast beef was not pink, it was brown and chewy, our roast potatoes salty. The veg served with the main were Ok and the only bit we enjoyed. Our sides of cauliflower cheese were bland and undercooked and our pigs in blanket’s completely overcooked and like bullets. It was my partners 60th and so it was incredibly disappointing. The serving staff did their best and they knew that the wait and quality of food was unacceptable and took £65 off the bill but honestly it was an awful experience. The only positive is that they seemed to be really dog friendly and for that reason I would pop in there, but only for a drink.

Superb Sunday roast. 2 free beers as we stayed in the local campsite. Couldn’t fault the pub.

We booked at the last minute and we were pleasantly surprised to see that the place had been given a make over, since we last visited. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.

Delicious food delivered quickly by courteous helpful staff. Mains were lovely. Deserts were on the smaller side which was a pleasant surprise after so many places that confuse quantity with value.

Small country pub, in a lovely village setting. Booked a table online, service was quick and efficient on a Sunday early evening. Roast dinner has plenty of beef but the vegetables looked like they had been left under a heat lamp for an hour. Also gravy looked like it wasn’t meant for a beef dish. Ended meal with nice dessert. Good local Badger beer served.

The atmosphere was spoilt by a food delivery van parking behind the pub and leaving its engine running whilst the driver executed several deliveries. If he could have turned off the engine peace would have been restored for those having lunch!

Excellent food and friendly staff lovely ambiance will definitely come back soon Amanda fino and Scott and rest of the team brilliant

Great atmosphere came here for roast dinner couldn’t fault it, Amanda & Fino & Scott very friendly & welcoming.Would highly recommend this place.We will be back!!

We have come here several times as we stay at south lychett manor camp site as within walking distance, Excellent service from Amanda & Fino, very friendly & welcoming by all!! Would highly recommend

Lovely rural location pub good car park opposite in a village setting, outside seating front and rear of the pub, friendly staff, food was great and served quickly, would return if passing that way

Very overpriced for the food quality and service provided by staff.

Bad start when the member of staff greets you with a moan about how many bookings they have. That’s not my problem. Maybe try welcoming us with positivity and wishing my wife a happy Mother’s day instead. Our table seemed ok to start with, but before I had even warmed the seat up we were being asked if we knew what we wanted to order. We asked to be given a minute, but immediately afterwards a second member of staff asked if we were ready to order. The conveyer belt was truly in motion. Well the table was made worse when guests arrived on the adjacent table. It was clear there was insufficient room for comfort. Please stop the money-grabbing, cram them in like sardines approach and provide an enjoyable experience. We ordered our food, two roast beef and a child’s fish goujon and chips. I reckon 5 minutes passed and we were presented with our plates. The only nice part was the horseradish. My beef was tough, potatoes over done and lukewarm at best. The gravy was bland, not beef gravy and I wish I hadn’t added it to the dish. The lunch was rounded off with a bill that already had service charge applied in faded print that I didn’t see. We were a table of 3, why is service charge included as standard? I didn’t want to tip their poor service, bad setting and rubbish food. To top it all my wife had to ask for the Mother’s Day chocolate gift, another chance to say Happy Mother’s Day missed. Never going back!

Had club sandwich, which was lovely. Service was great, and the pub/restaurant was lovely. It's great to sit outside on a lovely day.

Fish and chips were really nice, male staff super friendly and lovely. Brownie was lush!

Can recommend you try the Steak & Tanglefoot pie, delicious!

We booked a table at lunch time for my husband’s birthday. We sat in the restaurant and it was freezing. My husband ordered a double cheese burger and it was tiny. I ordered the fish and chips the chips were cold and the fish was so full of oil that it had soaked into the chips making them inedible. When our plates were collected I did say that the fish and chips were not very nice and she took £10 off the bill , we were not asked if we wanted another drink or a dessert so we paid the bill and left , not a good Birthday lunch for my husband ! Very disappointed.

Great location and a very picturesque pub

Excellent venue, service and food. Lovely decor, environment and smart toilets. Lana and Scott were excellent hosts. Will be back.

Good food - Lanya looked after us very well - only put 3 stars for atmosphere as was mid week and quiet but other than that very good

Banging munch, perfect service and chill setting, absolutely perfect.

Absolutely terrible The Sunday lunch was mediocre 3small potatoes & hardly any veg. Service haphazard & constantly getting things wrong. Not how it should be Some servers surly I shall not be returning.

Excellent service given. Disappointed that the Gluten free menu which is available all week was not available on a Sunday. The Manager did take this off the Bill and was very accommodating. Ned was very helpful and is a credit to the pub

visited some friends in Dorset for a bit of bird watching, they decided to take us here. Lovely old pub, great deco, very busy sunday afternoon. Glad we booked a table. staff great and plenty of them. Roast dinner was great but the spuds were a little dry and hard, not crispy and fluffy. Would return though as our friends have been going for years.

Friendly staff, excellent food and great quality beer.

We were only here for drinks and had some olives but the pub is lovely and the staff were so friendly and made our time there much more enjoyable. We had two dogs there and they got so much love and treats! I would highly recommend this pub.

Lovely late lunch. Food was exceptional, staff were too. Will be back

Had an unexpected visit, was really busy for a Friday lunch - but the food came out in a timely manner and was YUMMY!! Lana was lovely aswell, despite the business. Just wish we lived closer....

Great food, very helpful staff and a friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Great service! Lovely atmosphere!

We made our reservation in advance but didn't specify that we would be bringing our dog, despite being a dog friendly pub, we were unaware that they were restricted to the bar area. Initially there weren't any tables available but the bar and restaurant staff went above and beyond and managed to accommodate us. It was worth the wait, the food was delicious and the service was first class. We will be back.

Came here for dinner whilst staying at the campsite up the road on a motorbike road trip. Fantastic pub.. Great food. Really attentive and friendly staff. What more could you ask for 👍👍

Went for evening meal. Had booked table but there was a problem as never told them we were bringing a dog. The staff couldn't have been more helpful to accommodate us. Food was excellent and the service outstanding. Great pub with a lovely atmosphere. Thank you for a lovely evening

Lottie was a very attentive server and enjoyed the atmosphere. Food was ok - came out quickly

Sat in the garden in the sun and enjoyed a lovely meal. Great service , friendly staff

Lovely food and friendly service

Great pub with 10/10 food and staff! Mia and Jimmy were both very friendly :)

We had a lovely meal. Our waitress Mia was lovely. Will definitely come again.Xx

Lovely meal with a lovely atmosphere. Mia was a lovely waitress and very knowledgable about the menu. A lovely place to celebrate a birthday. Thank you

Had a lovely meal Service was amazing

We had a great evening with lovely service. Amanda and the the rest of the bar staff were great.

Amanda was a fabulous hostess and made us very welcome.

Charlie is the best Waiter ever! Amazing food as well

Food was so tasty and had amazing service from Mia! Would 100% recommend. Got to give a mention for the decor as well, very cosy

Efficient and friendly service from Mia. Food was tasty and piping hot.

Great find with lovely service, decor and great food. Marvellous GF menu. Lana our waitress for very helpful too .

Lovely meal, lovely atmosphere, fantastic decor, and top service from Mia and the team as always. Will return time and time again :)

Mia was fantastic, great customer service

The food was great Mia was attentive and personable. She took great care of us, checked in regularly and was a fabulous waitress in our first visit! We will return :)

Wonderful service from Mia and fabulous food.

Last minute booking and they accommodated us without any issues. food was very good and hot. Mia our waitress was fantastic. She really looked after us. Would highly recommend.

Delicious meal, lovely atmosphere and our waitress Mia was very friendly and attentive, I will definitely be returning! Thank you for a lovely evening.

Mia was a great host and waitress, she looked after us very well, had great conversation and great customer service skills. Will defo be back 😀

Brilliant service, amazing food. Lovely staff. Big shout outs to Grace, Lottie, chef Adam. All amazing with my kids and us. Great allergy practice

Lovely food. Great service. Manager Scott looked after us due to allergies. Credit to company. As well as other team Ned and Grace. Everyone was wonderful.

Had a lovely meal with all the family here. Good food and lovely service. Highly reccomend it!

Lovely evening and Mia was attentive, great service, thank you

Lovely meal and Mia was a excellent server definitely be back again

Mia was amazing, she made the whole dining experience for me and my wife

Lovely friendly staff. Tasty meal. A nice surprise that kids ate free for half term!!

We booked a table for a meal on Valentine's day. On arrival we were greeted promptly and as it was very quiet (only a handful of diners) we could choose the table. We received very good service from our waiter. Food arrived within 15 min of ordering. Like with any food it's down to personal preference and taste so here's our opinion on our dishes... My partner had a beef shin which he didn't actually enjoy much. The meat was tender, he just didn't like the sauce. We both agreed it reminded us of the tinned meat meals we took camping when we were younger. The veg is described as "maple roast carrots and roast mushrooms" but they tasted and looked like they were steamed or boiled. I had a duck, which was really, tender, moist and tasty. I didn't use the gravy served as I didn't like it (a bit bland for my liking). The dish was moist enough so I didn't miss it. I would prefer the duck to have crispy skin but I understand it's a bit of a challenge when slow cooking it. Both our desserts, sticky toffee and apple pie were exceptional.

I wouldn’t recommend the charcuterie plate to share at £17.25. It’s tiny one piece of sourdough, 4 slithers of meat and 3 olives each…plus a few leaves! Shame I can’t post a photo!!! 🤦‍♀️

Really nice food, environment and service at a reasonable price

Nice local pub, great food. Not much int he way of entertainment, music etc

Excellent service staff very helpful and friendly especially Mia the food was wonderful will definitely go back again highly recommend

Great food, served quickly by friendly staff.

Mia at St Peter’s Finger was great, friendly, effective and efficient. Food was delicious came out in good time, thanks

Jamie is a great host and was very cheerful and charming.

Excellent service from Serfafino. Nice food and nice atmosphere.

Dog friendly & cosy, Relaxed atmosphere.. the food was well cooked, delicious and well presented although the portions may not suit some who may think it’s a little small for bigger appetites. Friendly service by all members of staff, specially. Lalita. Dogs are very welcome there with a spacious beer garden where they can have a little play. Overall, a wonderful visit with our four legged companion.

If you thought that visiting a pub named Peter’s Finger would be a place to tickle your fancy, you might just end up feeling a bit… *underwhelmed*. Let’s dive right in, shall we? First off, let’s talk about the portions. I ordered the “Steak Pie with Mash” in eager anticipation, only to quickly realize that I should have brought a magnifying glass instead of my appetite! The pie was an ok size and tasted nice  but as for the mash? A mere whisper of potato that was flattened for some reason, then scored with a lattice pattern as if to distract you from its size! If I’d known I was going to get such a minuscule serving, I might of asked for a teaspoon to eat it with. To make matters worse, my plate was garnished with what can only be described as a scattering of Red cabbage, which was meant to fool you into think you had a full plate of food. I was truly left questioning whether the chef was trying to start a trend of “micro meals.” Now, let’s discuss the service. The male Italian waiter we encountered must have been a method actor preparing for a role as 'The Abrupt,' because he was certainly committed. While he took our order with all the warmth of a damp dishcloth, I half expected him to roll his eyes every time we asked for something! When we asked about dessert, the look on his face resembled that of someone who’d just discovered their pizza arrived as a salad. Honestly, I was just looking for a sweet ending, not a look like I asked him to get Peter to check my prostate. So, if you find yourself hankering for a pint and a meal that makes a gourmet ant feel well-fed, Peter’s Finger may be the place for you. Just be prepared to leave with a hearty laugh and an even heartier thirst for a proper feast. In conclusion, if you’re looking for somewhere to work on your “diet,” Peter’s Finger is calling… just don’t expect to leave satisfied or with a waiter who’s mastered the art of hospitality!

Love this place so much, everything going for it

We had a family gathering with people from America, Germany and the UK. There were 11 adults and one 4 -month-old baby. As we hadn't seen each other for years, we spent time chatting and catching up at the beginning instead of placing our lunch orders. However, we were not hurried and, on the contrary, told we could take our time by a very friendly waiter. After we had eventually ordered the chatter continued until the food was served (and very quickly, I might add) It was all delicious and everyone was amazed at the size of the 'club sandwich' which I had ordered. Throughout the meal all of us were attended to by a very friendly and efficient team. When it came to paying, some of us wanted to pay by card and others in cash. This was not a problem either and when we finally left St Peter's Finger we all commented on what a successful time we had there and that we would definitely be returning.

Very good pie, mash and red cabbage. Pub was tidy and was very atmospheric with friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Recommend it if you're in the area.

We went for a family lunchtime meal, the food was excellent, the staff were lovely with us and our two children and the pub/restaurant is beautiful.

Lovely food , good atmosphere, polite and helpful staff .

We visited on a Saturday lunchtime recently and received a warm welcome to a lovely pub with excellent food with a great atmosphere. The only difficulty was choosing what to have from the excellent menu!

There were plenty of free tables, which were clean The toilets were also clean Didn’t wait to long for the order to arrive, but unfortunately very small portions for all five of our party, my pie was so hard and over cooked/heated up I could not get my knife in it. There’s nothing worse than not having a full stomach after leaving any restaurant!! We have frequented this establishment many times in the past, but not experienced this. What a shame !! We do hope this is not the slippery slope

Great pub! Gorgeously decorated for the winter holidays! There are always a lot of people here and a lot of reserved tables. Despite the fact that the waiters work quickly, literally running between tables and the kitchen, you still have to wait, but not for very long! This pub is dog friendly!

Very disappointed I had double cheeseburger and fries the fries were overcooked and the burger was dry at £17+ I expected more the waitress whipped my plate away with over half the meal on it ! She was grumpy when she brought the meals out so I knew I’d be wasting my time complaining

Nice looking pub, expensive, slow bar service and bar maid had no knowledge about the ales.

We were disappointed not to have the December Celebration menu as promised when we booked. Atmosphere was a little lacking and the waitress a little brusque.

Bar is pretty with cozy seating but staff weren’t friendly or engaging even though the bar wasn’t busy. Found the drinks very expensive compared to a similar local pub that we stopped at earlier in the evening. £17 for a beer and a double spirit and coke seemed overpriced.

Couldn't find a finger, but found a good pub

Came here one in the past, and was due to go to another pub with my mum, but she accidentally went to this one, hence why we ended up coming back here. We decided to cancel the other reservation. Both of us came to celebrate my birthday and found a good spot to sit. The atmosphere was relaxing and the food was great. I had the fish and chips and peas which was amazing. Very tasty. Mum had a meat pie dish, which she enjoyed. The only issue was lack of options for someone who doesn’t normally eat meat, except fish (I’m a vegetarian-fish consumer, forgot the actual name for people like myself), however, its a pub after-all so expect much meat! Overall, atmosphere was good and I enjoyed the time with my mum and will come back in the future. Thanks

Our waitress was friendly, experienced but mostly as frustrated as us with the quality of food. Odd mushroom soup, gritty unusual mushrooms, 1 ladle of soup in a bowl ( very poor portion) and cold stale sourdough bread. Come on, this isn’t difficult, if u have to serve such small portions of the cheapest thing on the menu, at least take the time to serve fresh and warm bread!!!! Gravy cold on the duck, poor helping of the limp, not peeled correctly and over cooked veg - again very small helping. Only vegan mayo on site???? Really? What a shame, 1st time there, not encouraged to return, despite being given 20 quid off the bill. Soooo over priced for portions and quality.

Friendly staff, excellent service, wonderful food, lovely atmosphere and environment. We'll be back!