The Bakers Arms in Purbeck

Easy to book via mobile. Got the time we wanted. Our server was Chrissie and we were very pleased with the food we had and the service was great. A very friendly team all round. Thank you 😊

Went to the Bakers Arms yesterday with 4 friends, it was packed, gorgeous atmosphere, Service by Steve was amazing, nothing was too much trouble with Natalie taking over after Steve had finished his shift she was lovely, friendly, helpful, best service I’ve had in a long time . Food was fabulous, all arriving at the same time, we all enjoyed our different choices, and will definitely be back soon. Refurbishment gorgeous.

We spent a very pleasant afternoon at the Baker's Arms. Thank you.

Had the most amazing food and service here this evening. Especially our waiter Steve... amazing evening. Thank you so much guys

My experience was not the best! I am wheat and gluten intolerant which I made clear from the outset and when I requested gluten free bread with my soup I was presented with a roll in a sealed bad which was too hot to touch and as hard as a brick, unable to even cut it open. I asked for a replacement, which arrived in the same condition, third time lucky, at least it was softer. They had obviously been microwaved to desth

Just happened to stop by after a visit to Wareham market....and glad we did. I've not been here for 20 plus years, so it was a pleasant surprise. It certainly has improved greatly to what I remember. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful, which was lovely, as was the pub and its surroundings. The beer was lovely, and the scotch egg and fries were simply divine! We will endeavour to make sure we stop by more often!!

Food was wonderful and our server Steve was absolutely brilliant! 10/10 service, so friendly, welcoming and kind. Will absolutely be back

Good food and beer just off a busy road. Very quiet and worth a visit.

Who doesn't love a Sunday Roast in a beautiful country pub 😀 The Bakers Arms has had a recent refurbishment and WOW, it's stunning ! We had a Roast and Pie options - food was exceptional, unlimited gravy for roasts 👌 and it was great gravy! Lovely outdoor seating and plenty of it. We had great weather, it was just beautiful. Now this may be controversial - ** I don't advocate drink driving by any stretch ** I wasn't driving my sister was , it was a warm afternoon so she decided on one shandy with her dinner. She asked the barman what was the lowest alcohol options so she could have a shandy , she mentioned she was driving (you have to drive to the location, it's in the middle of nowhere ) The barman refused to serve her ! Which is fine that's his perogative as a responsible seller of alcohol. It was the way he presented himself, almost telling her off for her choice of drink. He didn't offer her any alcohol free options. So she settled on a soft drink, and it wasn't a big deal . It just felt very judgmental. Looking around the car park was packed, and there was plenty of wine on most tables ! My point is don't judge people, we are responsible drivers . If the drink drive policy was ZERO tolerance then I'd expect it ! Just put a sour taste on the experience 😔

We were served by Lee who normally works in the bar,but he was covering to help an injured colleague,he did an excellent job,friendly and efficient with a sense of humour

Brilliant food and really dog friendly! Garden is so spacious!

Food was absolutely delicious and lovely place to eat

Service was pretty slow - it wasn’t particularly busy. Food was very disappointing for the price!

An absolutely lovely pub/restaurant, kind, friendly staff and atmosphere, great food and drinks. We go every Tuesday for the pub quiz which is well hosted. Would absolutely recommend it

Superb restaurant with fabulous service and the Sea Bass was probably the best I’ve tasted.

Popped in there for drink on the way home, staff where friendly and service quite quickly at the bar, lovely south facing garden for sitting in the sun plenty of room for big groups in garden and nice decor.

Our waitress Lorraine was excellent considering how busy they were . Food was lovely and well presented

Unfortunately I chose the succulent garlic king prawn skewer, which was neither succulent or tasted of garlic. I them had the passion fruit pavlova which was just a large hard meringue with a dollop of cream that had bits of passion fruit in it . Not quite what I imagined when I ordered. Having said that everyone else I was with really enjoyed the food and the service was great. I was just disappointed with my choices a lesson learned.

Great place, great service and great food 👍

Stopped off at the bakers arms last week and sat in the lovely beer garden area and my dog was also very welcome we enjoyed some delicious food and was served by Archie he was lovely and very helpful and we will definitely be coming back soon 😃 really lovely pub and very friendly and welcoming staff.

Food and staff are fantastic, would definitely go again!

Lovely pub, spacious beer garden

Visited on a lovely sunny Sunday. We were extremely disappointed with the food. For the price of the meals on the menu, the quality, flavour and portions were extremely poor. The staff looked very unhappy and seemed that they did not want to be there. I would highly discourage people from eating there, however, it may be nice to have a drink there on a sunny day. It’s such a shame.

Only stopped here to charge our car, we bought 2 alcoholic drinks and 1 j2o cost £12 very reasonable especially for the area.

Food was ok but massively overpriced! I had the signature burger and a pint and it was over £24. The food took ages and was like a bk burger with a small portion of fries and 2 tiny onion rings! Beer garden was nice.

Went for lunch today coffee was cold. Meals bought out. Tartare sauce missing then told after looking for staff they had run out. Asked for other sauces and totally forgotten. Meal was cold so left half of it. Service was awful only looking after people in main dining area and not in pub.

Went with group of appox 20 for a retirement lunch. We pre ordered food. Starters all came out together and then when starters finished mains arrive. Excellent service thank you Steve. All food served was of good quality and enjoyed by all. We bought our drinks from the bar separately. A good experience all round .

Jasmine was our waitress excellent service and excellent food

Food was mediocre at best small portions the fruit pavlova had no fruit just a meringue with a bit of compote, service was painfully slow. Shall not be going again. The waitress was friendly and apologetic for the delay.

We came yesterday evening for a meal with my son whom is autistic. Steve our waiter was absolutely amazing. It’s the little things that mean so much like being able to sit near a plug socket.great communication skills, sitting at eye level when taking food order. Steve brought my sons ice cream and as soon as he got close asked about chocolate sauce, it’s like he knew plain is the preference, he asked me before putting it down and sorted it straight away. Thank you Steve for your great customer service x

Had a fantastic experience at The Bakers Arms! The food was absolutely lovely — freshly prepared, delicious, and plenty of options to choose from. What really stood out was how brilliant they were with catering for my egg allergy. The staff were knowledgeable, careful, and made sure everything was safe without making it feel like a hassle. It’s rare to find somewhere so accommodating, and it made the whole visit so much more relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal and a place that takes allergies seriously!

Amazing food, helpful & polite service staff. Especially Charlotte, such a lovely lady. Couldn’t fault this great place. Dogs are allowed too. Only the Brand that says if you join the membership you will get £10 off your bill once over £40. Didn’t find out until after our meal that it takes 6 hrs to be valid. So we just had to book for Easter Sunday dinner.

We went here for an early evening meal we were very impressed with the menu offers it was difficult to choose as there was lots of good choices We had a very helpful server who helped with recommendations The service was quite good considering it was very busy in there Overall we had a good experience and would recommend this place

Very nice place, lovely food and friendly staff

Brilliant pub to visit with family and dog, accommodating for both, staff very friendly especially weekly greetings from Emily and Lee, will never stop coming weekly

Not too bad, food quality was good, although quite expensive for what it is. Very friendly service.

Lovely afternoon visit to The Baker's Arms to visit family. We travelled from Bath for the day and having never been there before I didn't know what to expect. The atmosphere was wonderful, very warm, welcoming and had a bistro pub feel. I felt instantly at home and Chrissie was amazing! Friendly, attentive and made our visit extra special. Highly recommend.

Food was great value and our waitress Chrissie was really accommodating and so helpful with the kids when they were being fussy by chatting to them and asking what food they like A lady called Emily was also very friendly when serving our drinks at the bar Great family meal out

Lovely afternoon visit to The Baker's Arms to visit family. We travelled from Bath for the day and having never been there before I didn't know what to expect. The atmosphere was wonderful, very warm, welcoming and had a bistro pub feel. I felt instantly at home and Chrissie was amazing! Friendly, attentive and made our visit extra special. Highly recommend.

This place is all style over substance. We have eaten at vintage Inns before (Beachy Head) but this venue was really not worth going to. Food was cold, late, one meal had most of it forgotten and nobody was attentive to our needs. We had been to a local pub up the road which was far better but as this was a Vintage Inn we thought it would be better; sadly it was not.

Really lovely place, nice and clean, good service and nice food

What ever you do....drive here for the best pub in the south! Service and class guaranteed.

Cannot fault anything especially waiter name Steven he was friendly and helpful l

My friend and I enjoyed a scrumptious lunch 😋 at The Baker's Arms yesterday. We loved the food, the whole ambiance and especially the excellent service from Steve, our wonderful waiter, who made us feel not just welcome but also like cherished guests. A great venue that we'll be recommending to family and friends - and we'll certainly be returning ourselves!

Always a good place for lunch. Friendly staff. Our server, Steven, was very polite and attentive. Wait was a bit long today but it's school holidays and so to be expected. Otherwise a very good experience.

I visited The Bakers Arms pub and received outstanding service that exceeded expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, and the service was prompt and courteous throughout. Particularly Chrissie Butt and Emily Stark who went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and well looked after.

Lorraine gave us wonderful service tonight in a busy restaurant, thank you

I orded a gin and tonic you had no gordons so had hendricks the tonic was not brought to the table so didn't no what it was I like to put my own tonic in the gin was flooded with what appeared to be a pump mixer at £3.50 and didn't even taste like tonic and ruined the £9.50 drink I may as well had a flat fizzy lemonade .Mrs Wallis

Staff are very friendly and helpful food was great

Who doesn't enjoy a fantastic Sunday Roast at a cosy pub? The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The pub itself is spacious, yet its thoughtful layout makes you feel like you're in your own little corner, creating a truly special experience. And they also had a soft refurbishment. What really stood out, though, was the warmth, friendliness, and professionalism of the staff. Hats off to the management for clearly making great service a top priority. We had a lovely time enjoying our lunch in the garden, basking in the sun. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Dorset!

Made a last minute visit on Mother's day. Warm welcome and amazing food. Would definitely recommend

We had booked a table weeks in advance and people who were in front of us who hadn't booked was given a decent table . Where as we were seated at a table that was central point where everyone was walking around and draughty. We expressed our disappointment and where told there were no other tables yet there was and I again expressed our unhappiness where we sat and asked to move to a vacant table that was a bit more secluded. Waited ages for our salads which were vertually thrown in front of us by a young guy . Terrible service food medioca. Won't be going back.

Went in for a lunch time drink and snack good food very plentiful although it was very quiet the staff were very friendly and Lee was very helpful.

Absolutely loved my meal here! I was served by Chantelle who treated us so kindly! food was amazing and love the refurbishment:)

Ordered a child meal, chicken parmigna and a beef rib bourguignon. Children’s meal and chicken meal was fine unfortunately the beef rib meal was un appetising, the meat was pure fat and couldn’t be eaten with such little mash and veg. Costing a great £25.50. The female staff were amazing and very welcoming towards us adults and children. The men on the other hand were unwelcoming and wasn’t approachable. Wouldn’t go again unfortunately.

Came for opening night after the refurbishment, place looks fab!!! My lamb skewers were very tasty. Came with my whole family had a lovely evening out , great service great atmosphere.

Came for a meal last Friday, to sample the new menu and see the new refurbishment, absolutely lovely! Food was gorgeous, I was stuck which new menu options to go for as there are a few of my favourites. Had mains and desserts which were amazing. Served by Lorraine, who has a bubbly personality, she helped us with choosing some of the food by recommending and describing the meals / desserts. All went down with a lovely glass of wine or two. Will be back soon. Thankyou. P.s. Won't sit too near the open fire next time, looks lovely, but it was a bit warm haha.

We came to try out the newly refurbished pub. The decor looks amazing and has a very cosy feel to it. The new menu has a nice selection of dishes which made it hard to choose! The quality of the food was very good, and the service was fantastic, thanks to Lorraine. We look forward to our next visit.

Came Back to the bakers after there refurbishment. The New food Menu is incredible and I thoroughly enjoyed my Meal. I ate the new lamb and chicken skewers with flatbread. Really tender meat and a lovely garnish. We were served by Beth who was excellent. Really good customer service

Came for the rehearsal dinner following the refurb - the pub looks fab! Very friendly welcome and great service from Steve, our waiter. Lovely food and great new menu, can't wait to come back to try brunch... Thank you all :)

Relaxed pub dining. Good service times. Varied menu, good quality food at competitive prices level access, disabled parking, disabled loo, lots of dining options and very welcoming staff.

First visit to Baker's Arms for some time. Was ideal location as meet-up point with a friend. Lovely atmosphere and tables nicely spaced out between diners, so feels private. Served by Steve who was very helpful and attentive. Food was delicious. We shall be coming again soon

Had a great night, the food was fantastic and the staff were brilliant. Would recommend anyone to go

Steak is fantastic, staff are lovely and welcoming

Beautiful pub, if the weather is nice, does have lots of outdoor seating. Staff are really welcoming, friendly, and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Loads to choose from on the menu and separate specials menu. Food was delicious, and I highly recommend it.

We enjoyed our meals the steak was cooked perfectly. Our waitress Candice was very helpful and super efficient. Would definitely recommend to others.

Food was fabulous as per. Chantelle was super attentive, and even helped us out with candles for a birthday celebration. Will definitely be back :)

The service from Steve was the best I have ever experienced in a restaurant. The food was amazing. I will be returning very soon 😜

Great welcome & fantastic atmosphere

Lovely food friendly staff worth a visit

Really good food at sensible prices. Very welcoming. Our party of six was very well looked after.

The whole family love coming to this pub. It’s the perfect mid way meet up point for us all and we always have great service and the girls that always seem to look after are just so welcoming. Thank you

Great atmosphere...mostly nitrogen and oxygen... friendly yet professional staff... mouth watering menu and really tasty food. Everything you could want from a pub lunch or romantic evening meal.

Last couple of times here the service has been especially bad however there was a definite difference this time. On this occasion the kids food and our food was brought out at roughly the same time, as opposed to previous occasions where ours were brought ten min before kids leaving them and us a bit upset. What was also different was the prices - now £18-20 for Sunday dinner which is more than we've recently paid elsewhere - £14 for a better roast dinner at eg Kings Arms Stoborough or the pub in Milborne in the last month. On this occasion at the Bakers Arms we still had to wait a long time for food to arrive - I think about 30 minutes. The meal was ok-ish, very good turkey but poorly cooked veg. Way too little veg and way too much turkey. There was about three meals worth of meat on my plate. But then they are not the only restaurant to have skimped on the veg. Dessert was average and very expensive. Unlike the dinner the portion size was very small. Keep the prices down and get a better chef, organise the kitchen better and this could be a really nice place to eat.

always a pleasure when visiting here even on Valentines when it was super busy they still catered to all our needs and the Valentine Menu was delicious then the food is always good what ever you ordered never had a bad meal here and great choice of drinks for everyone's needs

Returned with my wife for the Valentine Day menu. Have past history with the establishment as it was my local 20 years ago, and we held our wedding reception there in 2009, but we moved away 10 years ago. Nice to return and see a couple of staff members who remembered me! The Valentine menu was excellent, plenty of good choices, with nicely sized portions, that suited both of our tastes. My server Chrissie did a very good job, checking on everything with it not seeming as if she was fussing too much. Wheelchair access has always been good, any slopes are gentle and the facilities suitable to our needs. So pleased we made the effort to return there.

The bakers arms has some fabulous food, I love the Penang curry, hubby loves the burger! Atmosphere is cosy, staff are efficient and friendly. It's our go to place.

Came in for Valentine’s Day dinner and it was absolutely lovely would have tiped If I had remembered the cash but I didn’t so a review it is honestly steak was cooked to perfection and very accommodating to my tag for alcohol free best food for a lovely Valentine’s Day

Woderful atmosphere, food and service

Great food, better service. Thank you Bethany

Lovely food friendly staff great surroundings

Lovely place great feeling when inside. Great food

Emily was fantastic catering to us tonight, had a meal out for a colleagues birthday and the food was delicious. Portion sizes are huge too! Will definitely be back.

Great food but it can be very hit and miss on some occasions. Always loved the duck parfait pate for a starter as an example.

Recently went for a Sunday lunch which was very nice

We arrived just before 5pm, for our pre-booked dining slot. We waited by the entrance 10 minutes, in that time there were 7 members of staff walking around, making drinks, coffees, placing orders, also clearly handing over day to evening shifts. Not one person acknowledged us. Eventually we were taking to a table by the most miserable young lady I've ever come across (we interrupted her whilst she was discussing her boxing classes with her colleague!). Another lady came over and took a drinks order, which was delivered relatively promptly. The same lady came back and took the food order, which was just five main courses, plus a kids garlic bread for starter. The garlic bread arrived about 10 minutes later. We then saw no one else for almost 1 hour. My husband went a spoke to a member of staff and was told that,because there had been a starter, our mains had been pushed to the back of the queue! It was kids garlic bread! The mains arrived relatively quickly after this (so an hour and 10 minutes after ordering.) The food was tasty and good portion sizes. We then ordered desserts and coffee. We were told there was no coffee, apart from decaf for milky drinks (apart from for filter coffee americanos). Our desserts and decaf coffees arrived pretty swiftly. I got up to pay, as there were no staff around to ask for the bill. There was some discount for the waiting time, but I'd rather have paid full price and had a good meal in good time, with staff that know how to smile! Overnight last night,my husband has been poorly, which we can only deduce is from the Signature Burger. All in all, really disappointing and will absolutely not be returning. When was the last hygiene inspection,out if interest?

Really good meals: Roast Sirloin of Beef and Turkey Roast. Good sized portions and wonderful gravy. Quite a long wait for main courses but we were warned of this on placing order. I wasn't surprised by the delay as the place was rammed with diners. By the time we ordered deserts the place quite quiet so I was disappointed by another long wait for deserts, eventually asking for refund as with a long journey still ahead of us we could wait no longer. We will be back......

Cold restaurant. Service hurried and food over cooked. Dogs in restaurants rarely works well. High price point for less than average venue.

Visited The Bakers Arms on a Sunday...Opens at 12. Really cosy atmosphere in the bar area, with a mix of rustic wooden tables and chairs, cosy lounge chairs and an open fire... Had the Sunday Roast, very nice indeed !!!!

Don't know if they were having an off day but very disappointing...staff were lovely but sadly let down by the food

Staff were friendly. Great that we could bring our dog. Great food and wonderful atmosphere

The roast dinner here on a Sunday is outstanding. Big portion, great value for money. The lamb was delicious and all the vegetables were perfect for my tastes. This is a classic country pub atmosphere with friendly staff and a comfortable decor.

Had the pleasure of a set menu 3 course meal Boxing day, Nothing I would change, look forward to visiting again. Thanks

Excellent service and brilliant food. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you to all the staff front and back of house.

The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was well cooked and hot apart from the chips that came with the steak which was slightly disappointing. The service was fantastic. The ladies that looked after us were friendly and attentive but not overbearing. Overall we had a lovely Boxing Day lunch and we will return.

Lovely Cosy pub with a real log fire and old wooden beams. Food was tasty and well cooked and presented nicely. Plenty of free parking too.

Pop in here for a drink all the time and date nights. The staff, drinks and atmosphere are always great

Well after waiting half a hour for drinks . He drops them all over my guest . Went to the men’s bathroom were it was flooded with pee &stunck and the total apologies were under renovation 🤔why on earth is it open then I said witch she replied I’ll get it fixed🤔 not any help . Totally disgraceful service from the service &staff at the BAKERS ARMS never again 😡

Service from start to finish was excellent didn’t feel rushed at all . It was a very calm atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious it was lovely . Cannot fault a thing had a lovely time .

Went for Christmas lunch, great food, great service and great atmosphere. Will definitely return