The Dorset Kitchen & Fairways Restaurant in Purbeck

Discovered this bar in October 2022 and spent a couple of pleasant afternoons sitting outside watching the world go by. This November it was too cold to sit outside so instead spent a couple of afternoons indoors. It’s very comfortable and relaxing and the staff were all friendly. What’s not to like?

Have been to this amazing pub when on holiday so many times, my favourite pub in the UK. Just finishing my craft cider after a lovely home made pasty, and sitting on the stone seats outside with husband and dogs. Bliss.

Discovered The Bear when looking for venues to host a family birthday celebration. The Green Room made the perfect private event space for about 20 family and friends including children. The food was absolutely delicious and the team helpful throughout, from a call back to my email enquiry and planning a bespoke evening buffet menu to service on the night, and even sorting music for us. Massive thanks to Linda and team, we’ll be back!

What a wonderful pub with 4 excellent bed and breakfast rooms + very attentive staff

At last, we have been visiting Swanage for over 30 years and the globe has always been one of our pubs of choice. It's been off the radar for the last two years or so BUT it's back, thanks to the locals for taking it on as a community pub project. We have recently been back in and it's back to the friendly welcoming family friendly pub, we went in Monday 19th August 24 and full of locals which we haven't seen for a long time. Beer etc back to a choice and all well looked after, as is the big back garden. Well done Swanage community, brilliant.