The Ropemakers in West Dorset

Called in for a couple of drinks before heading off for diner. The pub was quiet but friendly and welcoming and the barman helped our friend select her wine by giving her a taste of the one she fancied. To be honest I look upon him as an alchemist - we live locally and avoid Palmers beer when we can. However, our choices of Gold and 200 turned out to be high quality. The guy’s a magician. The pub is conveniently situated too, you can use parking behind Waitrose and nip into the pub that way👍

Staying in Bridport with two friends who were on their first visit, The Ropemakers was my first choice to show them as the full array of Palmers beers are always kept in excellent condition. A lovely, welcoming and friendly pub, very much a locals pub. It was definitely our favourite pub during our stay in Bridport.

Brilliant service, food was the best, great choice of ales, and excellent coffee. We went on out of the pelting rain and were really impressed by the Sunday roasts

Super friendly pub. Served nice looking meals but we we're in just for a drink. My main remark is how incredibly welcome the staff made us and our dog feel. I recommend a drop in if you're in Bridport.

My wife fancied listening to the folk rock band playing at this pub the evening that we visited so we decided to take dinner here while we waited. The fare was standard pub grub but no less enjoyable for this. A minor quibble about one of the portion of chips (they were tepid at best) was quickly dealt with to our complete satisfaction by the management. (TBH, having mentioned it to our server I wasn’t going to make a fuss but the news got back to the management and they insisted on dealing with it - which they did quickly and without a fuss. It is service like this that makes the difference between a good and a poor establishment, so ten out of ten for that alone.) My fish and chips was perfectly acceptable but my wife’s mussels (from the specials board) were close to the very best that she has ever had and that is truly saying something as the competition includes many many other examples from much grander fine dining establishments. Beautifully plump and at least twice the size of the more usual offerings from other establishments. To top it all the bar proudly sported no less than six real ales on hand pump and I thoroughly enjoyed several pints of the Tally Ho. Such a pleasant change to see such a wide range on offer rather than the all too common reluctantly provided single “guest” ale. Watch out for the kitchen closing early at 20:00 on Saturdays.

Well, what a disappointment. The pub was very interesting inside, with that oldie worldly atmosphere. The staff pleasant. However the quality of the beer on over was poor to say the least. It was the local Bridport brewery mix of beers, so I was surprised at the tasteless, well I say tasteless, as the taste was awful. The beer was almost ice cold, not room temperature it should be. I know lots of people drink ice cold beer, but that’s just poor education on their part. It’s a very sad reflection on the brewery that they allow their products to be served in so poor a fashion. Never again.

Our second lunch here in as many months, and as enjoyable as the first. This 300-year old pub is jam-packed with sporting, maritime and other memorabelia and antiques. Even the ceilings are covered! We dined inside. There's loads of space, nooks, crannies, solid tables for various numbers of people. Much more than you'd expect from what you see outside. The menu is extensive, plenty for everyone, and well-priced. Ingredients are mainly sourced locally, fresh, and the food is prepped and cooked by the pub's kitchen team. My gammon, eggs and chips was terrific; packed with flavour, huge and looked super too. Great value. The others in our group had various sandwiches, all excellent. The staff were friendly, helpfull and efficient. Spot-on. The Ropemakers is located on West Street, Bridport's main high street, near Waitrose. 2 steps up through the front door. A few small tables and chairs outside on the pavement, plus a lovely partially-covered outdoor dining/drinking area at the back... The latter seems mainly to be used by smokers, but is ok if you don't mind that. We ate there on our first visit, and it was a shame about the cigarette smoke. Still, 300-year old pubs were not designed with today's customs and preferences in mind, and this pub succeeds in catering for everyone. Huge thanks to the chef + team, and the bar staff too... "Ook!" Lovely pub, fantastic food, friendly, atmospheric. We look forward to our 3rd visit next month!

Had a delicious roast Sunday evening meal. Well cooked, lots of fresh vegetables. Had local ice cream after. Both bar staff were friendly and welcoming.

The Ropemakers was very busy. First time for us at the Ropemakers. Ordered sandwiches, which arrived quickly. Love fresh bread with tasty fillings. Enjoyed our experience will go again hopefully soon.

Lively, spacious pub. Excellent staff & lots going on. Good beer & delicious food. We had gammon & chips. Generous portions. We also popped in a couple of times just for drink as it had such a good atmosphere and the staff very knowledgeable about the beers & local area.

Came in with a few friends last week. Found the drinks very expensive but everywhere else busy. Went upto the bar and got a rather abrupt welcome by an American woman. Nobody else was queuing so i don't know why she had an issue that i shouted over to friend what they wanted. If there were others waiting i'd understand.. this added 5 seconds to the order. "Do you know what you want now" with a sarcastic tone was not warranted. this tone continued as well as snarky little digs. So rude my wife had to laugh! Didn't want to give our money so ended up going to the Woodman in South street.. cheaper, great service and lovely selection of beers. Sorted.

Went early on Bank Holiday Monday evening. Food was really tasty and staff friendly. My wife and daughter had burgers and I had chorizo and bean stew.

Great. We had a hearty meal. We had faggot from the local butcher's. Reminded me of 'school dinners' . Really tasty. Would highly recommended .

Interesting decor. Good pub food at reasonable prices. Some specials on the menu. Lots of music events at the weekend. In the centre of Bridport. Friendly staff. Many events organised, quiz nights, cheese nights, book club evening, etc. Very popular.

I had one of the best roast dinners ever in this pub, not for the first time. The beef brisket was so tender, it fell apart, vegetables, cooked to perfection, and even with my several food allergies, they still managed to accommodate me including desert. The atmosphere in the pub is fantastic, very relaxed, and even though it was very busy, we hardly had to wait for our food. Can’t wait to go back to eat here again, highly recommended!

Asked a chap in the craft shop for a pub he'd recommend in Bridport and he suggested The Ropemakers. What a brilliant recommendation, excellent Palmers Ales, super sandwiches and chips and super friendly staff. One of the best pubs I've been to for ages, and I've tried a few!!! Highly recommended!!

I’ve visited the Ropemakers on a few occasions and it’s always excellent. A great selection of food including vegan and a good selection of beers on tap. Staff are always friendly, courteous and helpful. The pub is also dog friendly with dog treats at the ready! I highly recommend it. A great local with a cute garden at the back. Also famed for its live music and other nightly entertainment.

An absolutely wonderful Christmas lunch, catering for 34 people! Wonderful meal, ambience and superb staff! The food was totally brilliant!! Thank you all!

Excellent Christmas meal with great friendly service. Difficult to find fault. The pub has a lovely atmosphere and was a perfect choice for a large group.

Great pub which sells all of the beers brewed by Palmers - the local brewer. In fact I see that they recently got a perfect score on the condition of the beers they sell. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Also very good for music with lots of bands/acts visiting.

Absolutely 💯! Service.. food ..atmosphere ..staff.. I took my ladies for our Xmas meal and wasn't disappointed with the whole experience .. the staff were extremely helpful.. polite and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed .. overall this is a fantastic place to eat ..quality and quantity above and beyond .. defo will be recommending to family and friend's .. many thanks to all the staff for making our afternoon a fantastic one ..Happy Xmas to u all xx

Had my daughter and grandchildren down from London for a Christmas lunch. Despite a fully booked pub service was prompt and staff were attentive. Food was good quality and we were all very happy with our meals. Not cheap but that’s what you get with Palmers pubs and they have something of a monopoly in the area. My family loved the Ropemakers and are looking forward to returning. A proper English pub. Have seen some of the negative reviews and I wonder at times what some people expect. It’s a big, busy pub and not all tables are visible from the bar. Grab a drink from the bar and relax while you wait, although we had no waiting time at all. If you’re in a rush go to McDonalds. If you’re a pub person we can thoroughly recommend The Ropies.

My extended family were visiting Bridport so nine of us had lunch at The Ropemakers. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff friendly and welcoming and the food delicious. I can’t recommend The Ropemakers enough. Best pub in Bridport in my view.

We went on a Christmas Do last night to The Ropemakers. We've always loved this pub, the food is proper 'pub grub' and our dog is always made welcome. Last night we had the best meal, hubby had roast turkey with all the very many trimmings, I had a wee taste of his turkey, lovely and moist. I had a Huxley salad with potatoes, ooh yummy. Desserts were quality too. The crackers were a surprise - see the gift pic below. There were 42 folk in our lively group, the lovely young staff worked really hard and the Landlady came round frequently to check all was well.

Ropies should be great.. its a big comfortable pub in the centre of town. Unfortunately there's a false sense of security and the prices sting! Drink prices especially high. Food is rather poor. We went for roasts and the potatoes weren't crispy at all just oily and soft.. tough meat. Frozen Yorkshire pudding just really naff. We paid more for food and drinks than some restaurants where the standards were alot higher. Bridport just needs a good well priced pub with decent food. Unfortunately I've had better meals in spoons.. Service is sometimes good and sometimes awful. Kitchen staff swearing about other staff.. other staff gobbling off about kitchen. Creates a lovely environment..

Popped in for lunch ( booking highly advised) on Saturday. Great selection . We went for the Trawlerman and Salmon/cream cheese sandwich . Trawlersman came with a freshly prepared side salad, presented , whitebait and fish goujons all freshly cooked . The salman was thick on granary bread again with a freshly prepared salad , great dressing with small orange segments to garnish.

Our favourite pub in Bridport for a Saturday lunch. An extensive choice of drinks and a super menu using local produce. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere as well as being super dog-friendly.

Great food and drinks, my 2 friends from London enjoyed the atmosphere and it was great to have a choice of nonalcoholic beverages.

A true family pub. Everyone made to feel welcome. One of the few pubs in town to feature all Palmers' beers and ciders. They've been a permanent fixture in the Good Beer Guide too. Meat draw on Friday. Live music. Quiz night. Great food.

We love Ropies. It is such a friendly pub. The owners and staff are like family. We are always made to feel welcome and they are always very helpful and professional. We come in regularly for coffee and always look forward to it. To go with your drink is a selection of cakes and gorgeous brownies to go with it. If you are needing lunch or dinner or a snack there is always a lovely menu to choose from.

I had lunch here with a couple of friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were brilliant, so friendly and helpful. This pub puts some of the local cafes to shame as the waiting time, service and food weee excellent. 👏👏

I was one of a party of 8 that visited in October. It was around 6 when we ordered food for 6 people and the pub was quiet. We waited an age and the quality was poor. The chap serving the table knocked over a...

We visited this pub for a drink on a Saturday when Bridport Market was on. The venue was impressive, warm and with an excellent variety of drinks. Unfortunately, the staff were inattentive and rude, one barmaid in particular. All of them were more interested in...

Brilliant Pub. What a warm welcome, both staff and ambience. Exactly how a good pub should be. You know it's a good place when the older local clientele are all coming in to be greated with hugs and smiles. We were made to feel welcome...

Nice comfortable looking pub, however awful food,expensive and poor service. Brought family who weren't local and very much regretted it. Spaghetti bolgnaise looked like a childrens microwave meal.. just mush in a bowl. The 'rich ragu' was nonsense as it just tasted like tinned tomatoes....

went here with a group of people, all ordered quite basic meals, menu is basic. very long wait, pub not busy, then the food came out. It was microwaved, bland and poorly presented, the only nice bit was the salad. We paid alot as palmers...

Recommended as the best pub in Bridport… Friendly, efficient service, good pub selection of food, well presented and very tasty.

on holiday in west bay,visited bridport,found the ropepackers, welcoming staff,lovely atmosphere,good food

This is one of Bridport's best pubs, the ambiance, staff and decor are great and they have regular live music.

Family run pub in a busy market town. Dog friendly. Regular live music. The whole range of Palmers beers is stocked. Always fresh. Been in'Good Beer Guide for past 15 years. big patio area for smokers

This is the sort of pub you’d like as your local. Welcoming, characterful and very comfortable. The food is great and the service excellent. We ate here four times in a fortnight, no complaints whatsoever. Highly recommended.

It was perfect the staff were excellent and food perfect and prices really good We couldnt fault it at all and next time we go to Bridport we will be back

My wife and I were holidaying in the area for the third year in a row, and made our usual visit to The Ropemakers after visiting Bridport market. It's just as good as ever, like a Tardis inside with so much space. Large bar with...

We had lunch at the Ropemakers with friends. The tables are well spaced out and the seats comfortable in an attractive interesting interior. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered a variety of meals and all came piping hot and very well presented....

We visited for Sunday lunch and were very impressed. The quality of the food was excellent and the service was spot on. My children didn't fancy traditional Sunday lunch but the lovely lady who served us offered to do the children pizza or sausage, beans...

The pub food is really good but the kitchen staff were being unkind to one of the waitress. She's not from this country they were talking about her very loudly shouting orders to her and being very unkind to her Infront of customers. This was...

Great feel pub, went in with my 2 daughters and young grandson and felt totally welcome. Great choice of ciders, I went for the Burrow hill. I also went for one of the specials, a was a brisket sandwich which was the best thing I’ve...

The food was amazing and the people here were very kind I would recommend this place to anyone coming to Bridport I'm very impressed

Excellent food. Very good choice on menu. Probably one of the best priced food options in Bridport. Recommend for Lynch

Lovely coffee and a very quant pub. The staff were lovely. It was nice to site inside on a hot day.

We visited bridport to look around the market The town is a wonderful mix of independent shops and cafes For lunch we visited the Ropemakers , a Palmers brewery pub The inside of the pub is traditional with a great selection of local ales and...

We enquired about dinner on a Saturday for 11 of us and were told to come back at 1800 which we did. The barman/manager said there’s space at the back and couldn’t of been any more disinterested. So 11 of us on separate tables which...

On holiday in Bridport and wanted Sunday lunch. Picked The Ropemakers from the great Trip Advisor reviews. Both of us chose Beef Brisket roast, which we have never seen on a menu before. We both love beef but don’t like it rare and so roast...

My wife, daughter and I decided to pop in for a quick drink after doing some shopping at the supermarket next door. We were shocked to be charged £17 for 2 pints of lager and a small bottle of coke zero! Asked the lady that...

Had a really great vegetarian curry here last night. They had run out of yoghurt but a member of staff took the time to fetch some for me from a nearby shop which I much appreciated. This gesture is typical of the efficient, kind and...

Great and friendly reception by the bar staff but the food was a huge disappointment to say the least . We ordered a round of sausage with caramelised onion and a round of cheese, onion mayo sandwiches. The food was served with salad which looked...

Lovely pint of Palmers Tally Ho! So nice that I had to have another! Good food too! Book a table if there are more than two in your party, it gets busy!

Excellent food, very friendly staff and extremely dog friendly. There's a good choice on the menu and a specials board. Previously had the home made soup with local baked bread, really tasty. Today had the beef madras curry from the specials board- gorgeous! Perfect on...

Great pub! It’s surely a local favorite. The staff is professoral and friendly, the place is fun and tradicional and the food is really good. A must go when in Bridport

We found this pub to be very relaxed and friendly. We had a comfortable table where we stayed and enjoyed a long lunch and a game of cards. Although not fancy, the lunch menu included some interesting options such as smoked halibut in the starter...

Lovely warm welcome from staff, they were so helpful. Food hot and delicious Lovely interior and garden area too When I first went here the landlady went out to buy a highchair for my baby, who is now 15!

Great Palmers pub with the whole range of Palmers beers, all year round. All kept perfectly. Friendly welcoming staff and good pub grub

We turned up on spec on Thursday evening whilst staying in Bridport. The female staff were so friendly and pleasant. I had a sirloin steak which was really good and at £18 very reasonable. My wife had chicken with bacon and brie off the specials...

This place is amazing it is dog friendly and the staff welcome you with open arms very friendly indeed we had a curry and it was delicious and not over expensive would recommend it to friends and family definitely and to anybody who visits bridport

Great lunch with sandwiches, cheesy chips and soup. Service was very quick and the food tasted lovely. Brilliant atmosphere!

Walk in on a Tuesday. They have music night and most all tables were reserved. They let us have a seat, but asked we be done by 7:15 as it was reserved for 7:30. Easy. Nice staff. Pretty much pub food. Had the sausage and...

Went out for an evening family meal and I’m pleased to say that our experience was wonderful! The atmosphere was warm welcoming, the food was nice, the service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much!

Popped in on a rainy Monday lunchtime. Friendly welcome and a fuss made of the puppy dogs. We had a beef sandwich {cooked perfectly rare) a sausage sandwich (very tasty) and shared a portion of very nice chips. A piece of beautiful home made carrot...

We walked into The Ropemakers at 1.15pm on a Sunday afternoon. Was not overly busy, quiet for a Sunday in fact, reserved tables at front, but we sat at back of pub where all tables were unreserved. We only required a light lunch and we...

Visited Bridport as had heard of The Ropemakers as a music venue and good beer pub so wanted to check it out. Decided to make this a food and drink spot on our way home. We were welcomed with a smile and friendly staff who...

An interesting traditional pub, interior full of old school memorabilia. Warm welcome, staff engaging and friendly (smiling throughout). Good food with generous portions.

Great little pub, good selection of beers and ciders to suit everyone! Loads of live music, all different genres! We worth a visit

What more can you say about the Ropemakers? Brilliant food ,brilliant staff and really good atmosphere. Anybody who visits Bridport and doesn't visit the Ropemakers doesn't know what they have missed!! A proper pub. Thank you for the young man who was very helpful and...

Great Palmers beer, very friendly and helpful staff, good food that was well priced with huge portions. At a time when lots of businesses are feeling the pinch this place stands out.

We had an evening meal and a couple of drink on the first night of our holiday. We can recommend the fish and chips and the ham, egg and chips. Good Palmers beer, too. Very friendly service. They often have live music, too.

Interesting traditional pub that serves Palmers brews and good food. Has a great community feel, the varing programme drawing in locals across a broad age spectrum at different times of the evening, meat draw at 6pm on the evening we were there, quizz nights weekly,...

Sunday roast £14 a head for a good sized piece of roast beef that’s the plus as for the rest well 3 roast potatoes a bowl of veg shared between two very very tight portions except the meat.

Lovely friendly staff and atmosphere. Sat outside, had a lovely meal (2 meat eaters and 2 vegetarians). Great choice and offered something different to the usual pizzas and burgers. Thank you.

My wife and I popped in for lunch after taking in Bridport market on a July Wednesday, having really enjoyed the Ropemakers last year. Staff are absolutely lovely, especially the woman with the coloured hair. Wonderful array of drinks available including lots of offerings from...

The Ropemakers is a lovely pub which gives as warm a welcome to the tourists passing through as it does to its regular trade. It was lovely to be treated as valued customers, even though we were there for one night only. It’s also dog...

Dropped in whilst on a weekend away with my wife, full of music memorabilia and very old school, a real plus when so many places are chains now. Good home cooked food and you can hear the staff having a whale of a time in...

Great classic Sunday roast with plenty of gravy. Proper pub with nice friendly staff and locals. Would definitely come back for another roast.

Superb pub Friendly staff and a wide range of events... Weekly pub quiz, monthly cheese night, fantastic food.... What more is there? Lots more! Book club, open mic night, jazz night, live music, folk night... You get the picture!

On arrival some issue with which table to sit at even though they weren't busy, food was less than average and problems with their ard machine. Definitely wouldn't use it again or recommend.

Popped in for lunch at weekend. Friendly staff, very good food, generous portions and reasonably priced. Would definitely visit again.

popped in on a Tuesday night about 8pm. did not know it was Quiz night. pub v busy. normally they stop selling food at 7.30pm. but said it was ok as kitchen still open. slightly different menu to the other pubs in town, which was...

Fabulous Sunday Roast, excellent beer and lovely staff. The pub is really welcoming and comfortable It felt like a homemade roast - everything was cooked to perfection, but we didn’t have to wash up. Might return to Bridport just for this!

Usually food here is outstanding. Not so this time. Battered fish was oily and undercooked. Chips and plate were cool. Wife had smoked platter which was dry and tasteless. Very dissatisfied after several visits where we had the best battered fish we’d ever had. Whatever...

First impressions from the outside I must be honest the pub looked a bit tired and worn,however we carried on and popped in for lunch. Once inside we knew we’d made the right choice to go in. A lovely old pub full of character,excellent food...

Pan fried chicken with bacon and Brie was absolutely delicious. The best meal we have had out for ages. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back if ever in Bridport again. Friendly efficient staff too

This is a nice pub offering good value food with a varied menu and a good choice of drinks including very well-kept real ales. The staff are friendly and the pub has a nice atmosphere.

First food visit for couple of years. Having been very disappointed with a nearby Pub, we were pleased to walk into such a warm and welcoming bar. Very well populated and only two staff visible but they worked their socks off and a smile never...

We had lunch here today,we were welcomed by friendly staff even though we almost missed the kitchen being closed,we were not hurried or made to feel we a pain! The food was good and what was also a very good idea was there was a...

Stopped in here after a tour of Palmers Brewery (excellent). Met family at Ropemakers who were enjoying a v.good lunch. I had a crab sandwich which I'd highly recommend.

Again, we were back in Dorset for a couple of weeks' break. The Ropemakers was a central part of our plans - great for morning coffee before exploring Bridport's Wednesday and Saturday markets, with, of course, a light lunch to follow (we had several of...

Went here for a meal during our stay in Bridport and found it to be amazing. Staff friendly and helpful, excellent service. We both had the faggots and mash - the faggots are made at a butchers in the town and they were delicious. The...

Called in here for a few on the nights we were staying very helpful barman who gave us some restaurant info despite serving food themselves

Lovely pub with lots of rope. Good local ale and very nice pub food, but the best thing by far is the warm friendly welcome from great people who work here!

Excellent staff, warm welcoming and personable. It is a palmers pubs so good selection from the local brewery and decent lagers. Now as a pork scratchings connoisseur they have the finest pork scratchings ever. So overall a really nice place. Can’t comment on the food,...

Like most establishments since March 2020, this one is now offering much lower quality food with less choice and at greater cost. Most dishes come from a deep fat fryer that's long overdue an oil change. One of our party was up most of the...