The Esplanade in Weymouth and Portland

Extremely disappointed, it felt like fast food Indian at silver service prices, in complete contrast to our last visit two years ago, five stars on all counts.. So what were the issues? First the positives 1 We were served poppadoms whilst we perused the menu. 2. The starters were tasty. Now the negatives 1. Of the eight people waiting for a table, we were the only couple not to have been offered a drink 2. Our starters arrived before we had finished our poppadoms 3. Our main course arrived seconds after finishing our starters, but the bottle of wine we'd ordered had been forgotten about. We had to remind them 4. As soon as we'd finished our main course (and our first glass of wine from the bottle) , our dishes were cleared and the bill appeared without requesting it so we couldn't even order a digestive. 5 The bull included drinks we hadn't ordered or received. 6. We queried the bill and were informed that 'We don't serve coffee or dessert so we bring the bill as soon as we've cleared the table, but you're welcome to stay as long as you want" 6. A revised bill came which we paid and then left! The whole expensive experience took less than an hour. Not quite the special celebratory meal we'd anticipated. We left and found a quiet pub to have a digestive and relax.

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Coffee was excellent as was the tea. Great for sitting outside if the weather is OK.

Standing room only last night. Good atmosphere and good beer. What a dock yard bar should be.

Stopped in for a few pints and had a great time! The family who own and operate the pub are super welcoming and add to the comfortable atmosphere. Great garden patio, pool table, dart board, and lots of laughs!