The Duke of Wellington in Purbeck

We stopped here by chance for some food the other evening whilst trying to find somewhere to eat after a long day at Bovington. It’s easy to miss this as it’s not on the main road and that’s a pity because it’s brilliant. The staff were extremely friendly and the food service was fast and efficient. We had a curry and ham, eggs, chips and peas and the portions were fantastic. Neither of us walked away hungry or disappointed. If it wasn’t for the fact that we had a long journey ahead we could have quite easily stayed for the evening. This is how a proper pub should be: Warm, welcoming and leaving you wanting more. 👍👏👏

Never had Homity Pie with tomatoes and oregano in it before. Won’t be having it again. Used to eat here and was great, now will not return!

Very friendly staff good service and nice food to order no complaints whatsoever will be returning when in wareham specially if they have the steak and Ale pie on the menu

Great meal, good value. Would definitely visit again. Also very friendly staff. Would recommend a visit as food is great. Certainly not expensive.

Friendly locals pub, visited Wednesday evening for Steak night. Had Rump Steak and all the trimmings, beautiful piece of steak, very tender, incredible value for £7.50. Had the Stilton sauce as well, clearly home made as full of cheese and flavour. My wife is not a carnivore so had 3 bean chilli which she enjoyed. We both finished with the crumble, very good. Definitely recommend this pub if you want a friendly atmosphere and good grub.

We went in just as we passed by as it’s down a side road and normally missed it. The menu was good outside so we thought why not. When we went in there was another menu as well with faggots from the local butcher and had to have that and there were 3 big faggots mash and peas with loads of yummy gravy. My hubby had the surf and turf and said it was great. The lady behind the bar was very nice and the locals were friendly too. The bit I thought was great was the ladies loos. So posh with marble all over very nice and unexpected. So it’s a big yes from us and we will be back Big thank you x

Just popped in for a quick drink. The person who served the drinks was very pleasant & cheerful. A good selection of drinks @ reasonable prices. They do food which looked good but I can’t comment on it as we only had a drink.

Enjoyable lunch with good pint of beer in a proper pub. Nothing fancy but good pub food at reasonable prices.

Called in to The Duke on the off-chance. Saw that it was steak-night and really excellent prices, plus a real fire in the grate. Welcoming and helpful host, Mark. Booked up for the evening and just like the pubs of old, full of atmosphere and people having a sociable time. Well attended evening. Suggest you book if you are going to go. Families, couples all mingling. Served by friendly and helpful young ladies, Zoe and Millie. Thanks young ladies. Chatted with the host which made our evening . Turned out he had lived near us and made us feel very... at home. Prices for steaks ranged from £7.50 for a 8 oz Aberdeen Angus Rump to Scottish fillet steak at £12.50. All served with fries, peas, grilled tomato and mushrooms. Bargain. Other items on the menu, plus a choice of starters...and vegan options. Husband reckoned it was the best pint of San Miguel he`d had in a long time. Cheers!

Amazing staff always feel welcome great food but service is amazing as usual mille Roberts was outstanding x

After a morning on the boat this Sunday roast was much needed and it didn’t disappoint. The beef came with a huge Yorkshire pudding. Friendly staff and a welcoming cosy pub. Lovely art mural on the back wall impressed us all. Good quality food, generous portions and cheesy leeks were a nice surprise. Could’ve done with more parsnips but overall delicious. I had the gammon which was very good. Looking forward to revisiting.

Visited at lunchtime and what a lovely atmosphere, with the pub buzzing with locals. Very friendly, and decent food at realistic prices for a change. Pleased I stopped by.

We were looking for a nice pub to have a meal when someone we spoke to said it was steak night at the Duke. After deciding to give it a try we were very pleased with our decision. I had a ribeye steak and my wife had a fillet both were cooked exactly as we asked for very enjoyable. My wife had a gin and I had a pint of summer lightening both were very nice. Ladies behind the bar were lovely and couldn’t do enough to help. We also thought it was very good value for what we had would definitely recommend.

Absolutely brilliant, fantastic service and amazing food. The steaks were great and cooked exactly as we requested. Would definitely recommend a visit. Thank you to Zoe & Isla for looking after us.

Beef tough now we realise why we're give steak knives. Roast potatoes hard yorkshire puddings overcooked all served on a cold plate, disgusting.

I went for lunch with my friend. I ordered the fresh crab sandwich. Wow, absolutely amazing. Mark the owner made it. Served it with a basket of french fries and a side salad. The sandwich was soo full and well worth the money. Lovely service from Dwayne and the other staff. I will definitely going back for another one and to try more of the menu 😊😊😊

We went for a meal at the Duke of Wellington recently. Nice little local with good food but please sort out the windows in the Restaurant!! It was unbelievably stuffy with no airflow at all . We need to learn from our recent experiences and keep everyone safe . 🥵🥵

Having a lovely Birthday meal with friends, such a great little pub with a good range of beer an extremely enjoyable food, we will definitely be back.

Great pub, Mark is very friendly and was kind enough to let us eat a takeaway in the pub after they had closed, supplied all the cutlery and plates too! Highly recommend to anyway in the area to pop in for a pint or some...

Stopped here for something light to eat . Well as soon as you enter you feel welcomed by the staff and also some Locals. We opted for the Cheese Sandwich and Chicken in a Basket. For the price we wasn't expecting what arrived. The Cheese...

Ein echter „uriger“ Pub mit einer währschaften Speisekarte. Ambiente und Bedienung haben uns gut gefallen und das Essen war sehr...

Visited for Sunday lunch with some friends and there was live music from Jim on his guitar. The Roast is very good and generous portions, great value too. It's a small pub and very busy so recommend booking. Jim was very entertaining and we had...

Popped in with family in the evening, had a great time and were well looked after by the staff who are professional, friendly and efficient. Well done to Zoe and Millie for putting up with some bad dad jokes and smiling through. We will visit...

We visited this well run and friendly pub last week whilst visiting family down south. The food was amazing, so fresh and very reasonably priced with great choices. We found the staff very accommodating, especially Millie and not forgetting Zoe too who couldn't do enough...

We stopped at the duke of Wellington a week or so ago as was passing through What a lovely friendly pub We were served by two delightful girls Millie and Zoe They helped us with our food choices they recommended lovely bubbly girls (Which is...

Visited with friends this weekend, always a warm and friendly welcome, especially by Millie and Zoe who served us - what lovely girls. A credit to the establishment. Can’t wait to come again.

Received a fabulous warm smiley welcome from Zoe and Millie. Bar and table service was excellent, with nothing being to much trouble. Food was great value, and there was a good selection of beers too. Well worth a visit when you’re next in town.

Vibe: owner, bar staff & locals - very friendly, you felt welcomed. Food: Huge portions, fresh produce & value for money. Our meals were hearty and delicious. I wanted to live in Wareham just based off the food at Duke of Wellington! Steak night was...

The sort of pub where you walk in and feel at home. We were taken care of by Milly. Milly checked details with us, such as what type of spirits instead of assuming that the most expensive was acceptable! Great food.We have used the Duke...

We had just arrived in Wareham and were were looking for some food and drink. Along East St we spotted the Duke. We were greeted by Zoe who gave us a table and a menu. The food was very good at a reasonable price, Zoe...

Well what a little gem a work friend and myself came across on our stop over in wareham called in for a few beers and we were quiet surprised how friendly this place was the lady serving behind the bar I think her name was...

After some time in the town museum noted this well kept establishment nearby.. Went in and partook of the pleasant warming chestnut and parsnip soup served with a freshly heated roll, on this chilly autumn day. This was washed down with some nice crisp local...

What a lovely find great real ales great selection and well kept friendly locals and food to die for but must book in advance for food ,will definitely be back !

Called here on way home from swanage. We couldn’t get in to any restaurants on the way back so stopped off here and a man in the street recommended them. Wow what a fine hidden off the Main Street. Made so very welcome by the...

Visited for the first time with friends for Sunday lunch and to listen to Jim the singer. Good food and great value at just £10.95 for Roast dinner. Great company, good service and lovely fun atmosphere, everyone singing and dancing and being joyful which we...

Ended up at the Duke of Wellington with a group of friends and we were made to feel very welcome both by the Bar staff and the locals. A massive thank you for putting up with us. A massive thank you to Tracey who made...

I was extremely lucky to find Duke of Wellington in Wareham. I had been to other places that were in the area but didn't quite feel welcome. From the moment I walked through the door I felt comfortable. The pubs Covid measures were a welcome...

Nothing exciting, had Sunday roast beef and trimmings, meat very tough and veg was mushy and overcooked.

What can can I say other than THANKYOU all soooo much. You gave us such a warm welcome and looked after us above and beyond, including buying in special steak for my husband Rob, that was so appreciated. Thanks go out to Tracy and Zoe...

This is a must-visit whenever I'm in Wareham. Having already popped into one of the stuffy and unwelcoming establishments by the riverside, we appreciated the warm greeting here and joined in a rendition of "Happy Birthday" to celebrate a charming gentleman's 99th. The menu has...

Just visited this pub for the first time. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Best steak in a long time, prepared by Mark, apparently! (So he said!). Seriously though, excellent food and value for money. Will be returning soon.

What a gem of a pub, quite the find. Excellent array of beers, lagers and ciders, which were in great order. Sampled summer lightning, Thatchers and Fosters. Top class or glass!! What made the visit though was the most excellent service from Tracey. Always there...

Called in Monday evening when you expect places to be quiet but was surprised to see the pub very busy we didn’t realise the pub was a food place and had already eaten so was told by a lady behind the bar that they do...

Visited in family party (5 members, 3 generations). We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the service provided by Zoe was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble for her, she made us very welcome and ensured we had an excellent visit.

Lovely traditional Pub, good value food & fantastic service especially from the the attentive Zoe. Highly recommended.

Was really looked after by the staff who squeezed us in late.really good value for money. Best steak pie we’ve had and great chicken goujons.

Popped in tonight with some friends for a few drinks and a meal, the service was amazing! I think her name was Zoe who was serving us. She is a credit to the pub! Thank you! It was a very busy night tonight but nothing...

Visited the Duke of Wellington to try their Wednesday steak night. We had booked our table which I advise as it can get pretty busy. Top class meal at a great price & friendly bar staff. We were table served by a young lady called...

I visited the duke last night and the service was outstanding Zoe and Beth looked after us all night brilliant service We will be back :)

We visited last night as a family and what amazing service we received . I would like to say a special thank you to the young girl zoe who works there she went above and beyond for my family . She was super hard work...

Called in for Sunday evening dink and was served by a very nice young lady who was very polite and professional later found out her name was Zoe who is a credit to the establishment keep the good work up folks and thank you 👍

Initial arrival seemed pleased for our custom, dinners arrived quickly. However after large group arrived service dropped to practically zero. A sweet menu was plonked on table noone bothered to take an order. We asked to be told they were busy with roasts and would...

The staff here were super helpful with booking us in and serving us our food. Kind helpful attentive and friendly staff. Great chef. Food was delicious. Actually served homemade coleslaw on the side. Reasonable portions. Not overpriced or pretentious just great food and service. Our...

We booked a table for 11, the roast beef was excellent, tender meat and plenty of vegetables! Although the pub was extremely busy, the service was very good including our waitress Beth who ran to the local co-op to get supplies that had run out....

We'd eaten here on steak night,the steaks were cooked perfectly and great value,staff were very friendly so decided to return for Sunday lunch. We weren't disappointed,everything was fabulous. We had perfect pink roast beef,a great variety of vegetables including cauliflower cheese and leeks,fresh Yorkshires and...

Identified this pub as having a range of ales on Handpump. The Guest ale from Romsey was going down well. Also they do Fossil Fuel as the local ale Food was good value, liked my ham egg and chips a lot. Sunday menu was mainly...

Outstanding lunch! Served by very attentive friendly staff, will not forget to recommend to my friends, family and clients. Great value for money and Isla, Ady & Catherine were a joy!

My son and I were warmly welcomed by the landlord. There appeared to be a lot of locals in the pub which is always a good sign. We stumbled into steak night so stayed for a ribeye and a lamb steak. Both very very good...

We found this pub by accident and we’re glad we did. We had lunch there on a Friday. We received a warm welcome. It felt covid ‘safe’ - clean, masks, social distancing etc. The pub is traditional and had a friendly atmosphere. There is a...

Visited the Duke this evening for a drink , pub was busy with a real comfortable feel . Lovely young lady called Millie came and took our order. Gentleman obviously in charge brought our drinks over. Very pleasant experience would definitely return and recommend.

After some disappointing experiences at other hostelries in the town we walked into 'The Boot'. Beth and Zoe were so welcoming and found us a table straight away even though it was a busy Saturday night. There is a good selection of cask ales and...

Dwain and the girls behind the bar were lovely and welcoming! Super friendly atmosphere and a reyt nice pint! Been a pleasure drinking there!

We were lucky enough to score the last of the Sunday roast for the day! And what a roast it was! Deeeelicious, just what we felt like on a rainy summers day :-) thanks for fitting us in!! And such good price too!

Delicious hearty food, especially the steak pie! Friendly staff, very accommodating considering we didn’t have a booking. Dog friendly and provided a water bowl. 5* from us!

what a cute little pub.great food,had steak and ale pie,was delish..steak was cooked really well too.landlord is a laugh. great find .cute little garden too.worth a visit.

Found this pub whilst on a new year break, the food was very good with quite large portions, reasonably priced, and nice pint of local ale. The only complaint is that the tables were very sticky need cleaning.

Hubby and I came here for a meal from the caravan site, the food was fantastic. I had the steak and ale pie and it was one of the best I have ever had and Hubby had the sausages and mash which he thoroughly enjoyed. The only criticism was the tables were sticky and could have done with a good clean.We are staying for a week so we will be back for another meal later this week.

Old worlde pub popular with the older generation of locals. Good wine and beer. Food was basic but good with reasonable prices. Very central.

We went in for a drink and wondered why this pub was empty despite the other pubs in Wareham being full. We soon found out why. The owner was talking to his friends at the bar about football. We were disgusted and shocked at the nasty, racist conversation, most of which came from the owner whose photos adorn the pub. The conversation was loud enough for the whole pub to hear and so obviously they thought it acceptable. It is not! We drank our drinks and left immediately. A very horrible experience.

We had a great meal here over the weekend we were down, you can tell they really care! Loved that you can have curly fries with scampi!

We stayed here on friday night didn't read the reviews just took a chance .we were really hungry . The food was amazing we both had the soup to start which was home made with a warm bread roll 'our mains were beef Wellington and pork belly that were both on the specials board . The food was outstanding and the service excellent couldn't fault either. The food was so good we ate their again on saturday night before we went home the staff that were on that night were so helpful and polite and couldn't do enough . The meat is sourced from the local butchers down the road and a lot of the food is homemade in the kitchen . The lady who made our breakfast was also very nice .

Room very large, beds comfy, fish chip dinner was good except batter not crisp but good portions.. the only real let down was breakfast. In the room it said orange juice, cereals, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, bacon, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms ..we didn't get orange, didn't get cereals, only 1 egg, soft bacon, barely warm beans & mushrooms, undercooked tomatoes, so breakfast what a let down..no-one came back once served we would have liked another slice of toast, no jams either. Pot of tea served 1st & that was good, ....if you are dieting this is the b & b to go..Public carpark but free after 7pm & quite reasonable out of this time.

After 4 nights in Wareham, I think this was our favourite pub and also did the best food. Nearly everything on the menu under £10 and all beautifully cooked. Friendly people too.

Just popped into this pub for the first time after shopping and saw they did my lunch favourite of Ham, eggs and chips. Looked busy with locals sitting at the bar and people at several tables so thought I would have lunch and a pint of IPA. Locals not willing to move so had to go to end of bar and ordered. Beer a bit too cold and so flatter than should be but in this heat no problem.Sat and read local paper for ten minutes watching several meals come out. Plate plonked down with the information “ I killed one of your eggs by mistake” no chance to comment before she was off. Indeed one egg was severely over cooked and killed but the other was massacred, just a yellow play dough impersonation. Then I saw the chips were underdone! Thankfully the local ham was fine.So out of three items on the plate, one was over cooked, one under cooked one just right. So like Goldilocks I cut my losses and ate what I could. In this day and age where you pay up front you do not have much leverage and the risk of having your meal interfered with if you return it is not worth taking so i waited for someone to ask how my meal was but unfortunately no one did.If you cannot cook fried eggs without breaking the yolk or undercook chips you should not be cooking in a pub kitchen.

Loved this traditional pub food and atmosphere. Turned up late in Wareham and were served straight away. Excellent local ales and friendly service.

Had a very enjoyable meal here. Service was prompt and food very nice. Situated just off the main street. Good selection on the menu, plus specials. A little cheaper than the pubs on the main street but nevertheless a very good meal.

Enjoyed our meal ion this Pub. It was a quiet evening, but sat chatting to another Customer who was very interesting. Would definitely recommend the Home-made Steak and Ale Pie. A good and plentiful meal!!

We stopped here after a long walk around Dorset and it was just what we needed. Friendly staff and a nice area outdoors, all dogs are welcome and get some free treats from the staff! Highly recommended for lunch, decent food and good prices!

Lovely quite pub Will return great old looking pub Staff great great atmosphere Locals very friendly My family enjoyed our time in there Mr David Pears

Great dog friendly pub perfect location staff are lovely and the food is good, ideal for families, really reasonable

We stayed here to for two nights on the 3rd and 4th April the staff couldnt do enough for us, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the food was lovely hope to see you again soon and thank you for a lovely visit

We ate here a week ago. I had their beefburger in a brioche bun with salad garnish. My husband rated their beef Wellington with potatoes and veggies superb.

Made a last minute booking for Mother’s Day to break up a drive to the coast. Even though we were held up on route and arrived a bit late, staff were friendly and helpful. And the roast lamb was possibly the best pub roast i’ve ever had. Definitely the best non-cavery i’ve had. Veg selection was a little modern for my Mum’s taste, but again staff were very understanding and provided her with some peas instead. I had one very happy Mum at the end of the meal. Restaurant quality food in a casual pub setting, perfect for a family Sunday. I would definitely recommend to friends and if i’m ever in the area again on a Sunday I wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

the food looked and tasted like the scrapings off the bottom of the freezer should have sent it back

Visited this pub at the weekend. Lovely, friendly locals and staff. The atmosphere was friendly and we felt welcome.

Arrived late for Sunday roast with 30 min left. Got served an excellent meal. Great value. Worth a visit.

Hubby and I came here for a evening meal while staying at the caravan club site, we both had steak and ale pie which was very nice, although I found the carrots gritty. We would return even though the restaurant was quite cold.

went in Fri eve, big cosy log fire, friendly staff , great food , good selection of real ales, what more can i say,,, ticked all the boxes : ) my only gripe was the young waitress , never came & collected our empty plates, when i went to order another drink , she was sat @ the bar , looking @ her phone !!) but , that said , we will return .

We have just returned from a weekend stay in Wareham . We visited the Pub on Friday and Saturday evening. Great atmosphere, lovely friendly Staff. Excellent service, best Pub by far in Wareham (we visited quite a few)! looking forward to our next visit.

Clean, comfortable, character accommodations. Historic building so expect some quirky floors and ceilings. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We went to bed early and could definitely hear the pub downstairs, but it wasn’t loud at all and actually just made for a fun experience. Bar patrons seemed like good sorts.

visited for a spot of lunch, food was good and reasonably priced. drinks also good with well kept ale. venue itself is nice but parking is an issue.

Excellent meal. Served very efficiently. Generous helpings of traditional pub fayre. We all had something different - Pie and vegetables, Hunters Chicken with chips, a Trio of Faggots with mash and vegetables, a Trio of Sausages with mash and vegetables and Battered Cod chips and peas. Could not fault any of it and very good value for money.

We have visited this pub on every visit to Wareham, over the last six years. We always enjoy the food it is exactly what you'd expect from pub grub. We enjoyed joining in with the quiz on Thursday evening, we were made to feel very welcome, even winning a prize...shame it was the boozy prize!

Friendly and comfortable pub with excellent Sunday roast. Would highly recommend. Pleasant enough seating area outside and cosy bar.

We ate here one night during a 2 night break in Wareham. My wife had the Steak Pie and i had The Hunters Chicken. Both were nicely cooked and the pie had lean meat. My only criticism would be that the toilets need to be fully refurbished as they do not in my opinion meet the standard of an establishment serving food.

We chose this pub after reading the reviews but were sadly disappointed. The service was ok, the tables were sticky, the food was not very good!

Lovely lunch had here to match the splendid weather. Well cooked meal with friendly service and a smashing atmosphere. Another great holiday find!

Lovely friendly pub, very good staff and selection of beers.

Lovely old pub in an historic and fascinating town with a lot to offer the visitor. Large portions of local, tasty wholesome food. Fantastic faggots from the butcher up the road.

Georgia served us and she was delightful. Fantastic value for money and all the trimmings with our Sunday lunch. Great atmosphere with the locals telling stories about Mr Micheal Hunt.