The silent Woman Inn in Purbeck

Under new management. Quick service. Food is ok. Wanted a snack lunch but nothing sandwich size apart from some light bites and starters. Would have helped before going had website had menu available but it wasn't. Mentioned this on paying and it was noted. Definitely an improvement.

Massively disappointed, As we arrived at the pub, i stated for a table for my partner and friends. We were immediately shuffled into the bar with all tables in the restaurant available but with reserved signs on at 7:45pm, I can only guess this was for Sunday lunch but what a welcoming way to host customers who dine on a Saturday night!! We were put in the corner and thrown some menus. When drinks came over I was told that there was no cider on draft and then followed on to be told they didn’t have corona either!! When being told the specials at the time of ordering I wanted the £27 steak which came with new potatoes, dispite being one of three tables I was told they can’t ever change to chips. Have you ever heard a pub do this with steaks/pies etc? My friend who had the steak was disappointed with the result and the burger was of a McDonald’s standard. Anyway, long story short but won’t be returning and basic grub with little effort. I guess the reason it’s called the silent women is because of the little atmosphere the pub gives.

Away in caravan and this pub was very close by. The food was 5 star and maddie who owns pub was so lovely and very friendly. Highly recommend 👌

We were staying at Hunters Moon campsite next door with friends and just called in. Sunday roast was great, lovely meat and plenty of food. Billy's quiz was such fun, we really enjoyed the whole atmosphere. We enjoyed it all so much we went back in on Monday with more friends and had the same great experience. Billy and Maddie are such great hosts, we will definitely be back. Keep doing what you do guys

Fabulous pub run by young and enthusiastic managers and team. We only popped in for a drink, and ended up with one of the nicest roast dinners I've had. We were even welcomed and encouraged by the regulars to join the quiz which was hugely entertaining. In fact we had such a great experience, we went back the next day...oh, and the day after that. Thank you guys for all that you do, it's so nice to see a happy and positive attitude. We will be back when we are next in the area and we can't wait!

Only one negative, its a limited menu. Otherwise its a really lovely place, nice staff, clean premises, good value and good food. Also very dog and family friendly.

Went for early evening meal. Good friendly service. Not an extensive menu but covered everything we wanted. Food was good and tasty and was just about right amount. Nice selection of three real ales. Not overpriced IMHO.

Great staff and good company. The barstaff were very friendly and the food was of a high standard. There was more than enough choice on the menu including children. We found out that Billy and Maddy were in charge and they were so lovely. Lovely atmosphere stayed to closing worth a go!!

We were here last night, party of 4, had superb food, most pleasant staff, nothing to fault at all. Our table was booked for 7pm. Had great eve.

We had a delicious lunch after a lovely walk.

We had a wonderful walk up to the Decoy house ruins and back and were all ready for lunch. We were not disappointed, I had delicious steamed fish in a parsley sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables, my husband had Cumberland sausage and our friends had Belly pork. All the meals were delicious. Thank you so much. Just what was needed !

We had haddock & chips Saturday and decided to go back Sunday for a roast, not something we normally do! Food was excellent, very welcoming staff and relaxed atmosphere! Definitely worth a visit.

Saturday night 7 o’clock booking sat down was told only got four portions of rice left several mains were not available we had the Cumberland sausage asked for the gravy separate and they wanted to charge us extra for that staff too busy talking to each other not paying attention to the customers The owners kids running round everywhere do not recommend this place. Service was terrible.

We stopped on a Monday and was very quite.We only wanted a light lunch but no sandwiches etc.Main meal tho was good.

We’ve been here several times for food. We visited again at lunchtime today, the roasts we ordered were absolutely amazing. So tasty, hot and plentiful. Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend

Unfortunately this was a disaster from start to finish. We were seated by a server and we had a look at the menu, sadly this was nothing like the menu they offered online and was much more expensive than we had seen online. A party member didn’t like anything on the menu and asked if they could swap for a child’s menu and pay the difference which in return was snapped at by the server saying “absolutely not, no adult can eat the children’s menu”. We ordered some drinks and one was unavailable (which can’t be helped), when the drinks came they messed up two drinks orders, a beer was stale, the ice in peoples drinks tasted like mould and there was an insect floating in another. By this point we decided to pay and leave, very disappointed.

Stopped off here for a meal, popped in to check if ok to bring dogs in and were they serving food, was told yes so unloaded everyone from the car went in and was seated. We were then handed the shortest menu I have ever seen and told they were serving a reduced menu, none of which was very appealing. Should of been advised of this at the point of our initial enquiry, left without ordering.

Amazing food, and fantastic service.

I have previously written an excellent review of this pub. Unfortunately, after this evenings meal this will be my final review as I will not be visiting there again. My wife and I went in for the chip shop Friday menu as we have on many previous occasions, although it is not a patch on what it was, this was however, explained to me by a member of the management and made perfect sense. As the chip shop menu was pretty sparce my wife ordered a burger from the main menu and I ordered the Haddock from the chip shop menu. When the food arrived I was given the Haddock from the main menu and was told I couldn't have the chip shop menu in the area of the pub I was sitting in (not mentioned when I ordered), despite having the chip shop menu in the same area many times before. When I went to pay I was charged from the main menu despite not ordering it and not being told of any issue. The only difference with my meal compared to the chip shop menu was Peas, so I was effectively charged £7 for a portion of Peas. Suffice to say, regular customer lost and bad review as above.

Could be it was a one-off (?) but the pork was inedible (un-cuttable) and was taken away. Unfortunately the replacement chicken was only a little better, but drowned in salty superheated gravy (perhaps that was "chefs revenge?). Having said that the veg & Yorkshire pudding were lovely

Place almost empty..one dish food far too salty, soup far too peppery. Staff didn't seem interested when we complained.

The staff friendly & lovely pub, just a shame about the food, spring rolls were too hot to eat, we both burnt our mouths, the Angus burger didn't taste like an Angus burger & the fries were too greasy, so left them to take out & give to a homeless person. My mom's pork was tough. Which was a shame as we wanted to pop in three years ago.

Went as a party poor service took an hour for our food to arrive when it did food was inedible when some of the party complained the attitude of the so called chef was diabolical

Can't comment on the food as it was to expensive for a quick lunch with the children (£17 each) and we only wanted some chips and nibbles. The menu did look nice though and would go back for an evening meal. Guinness was second to none.

To the Owner - Your unbelievably shocking Customer facing skills will see you out of business. My family and I will never return.

We booked for Sunday lunch in the dog friendly section. The service was excellent. Drinks orders were taken and delivered quickly. I had a beef dinner, my wife chicken. The food was hot, tasty and plentiful. I'm a fussy so and so at times but this was the best pub Sunday lunch I've had and I have travelled the length and breadth of the country. Well worth a visit!!!!!!!!

Stopped for a bite to eat at lunch time. Good service and food.

Sadly we had a very poor experience at this pub. The menu was very small with only a few choices. The waitress did read off a couple of specials, but because these weren't written down anywhere they are easily forgotten and the waitress just didn't reappear for ages to check. There is NO real children's menu, 2 choices plus a veggie choice, no sausages, fish, pizza.... very disappointing. It took well over an hour for our food to come and we were seated at 5.45pm at which point there was 1 table occupied. My food was dreadful, very plain and uninspiring burger with huge onion rings plonked inside it like a stack, you have to dismantle it to eat and it wasn't good. Hubby's sausages were mediocre. The children's meal were OK but they said they preferred everywhere else we had been this holiday (about 6 different meals out). It took another 30 minutes for the desserts to come (fudge cake) so overall we were there for 2.5 hours. The waitress was lovely, but young and inexperienced, she tried her best but there didn't appear to be anyone actually managing the staff. This place should be a gold mine situated where it is, but once you've been there you will never return.

I was told by my friend that this was the place to eat and it was out of this world for choice of food ‘ me and my girlfriend was not impressed as there was not much on the menu and no specials board at all ‘ the menu was the same for the evening as well ‘ there was no choices for vegetarians at all . Also bar staff was not very helpful at all I would give you 1 star and that’s at a push .

The menu was awful no choice of food at all and nothing for veterinarians’ bar staff was very poor un experienced in the field’ there was no special board and the menu was the same for the evening I would give it one star and that’s at a push ‘

Very dissatisfied. Food took 45 minutes to arrive after ordering. Beef madras for my 12 year old daughter was very dry and hard to chew. Nobody came to ask if our food was good. Complained when paying bill, but refused to reduce the bill. Manager said he had a family to feed! My daughter therefore went without a meal. Manager was aggressive and would not be reasonable. Strongly do not recommend this place.

After looking at their website and menu on their Facebook page we booked a table for 8 for the last night of our family holiday. (We should have checked reviews we usually do) We were shown to our table and drinks ordered as we reviewed the menus we did think where were the Stonebaked pizzas they advertised. (I found them advertised at £15 in a frame in the gents above the urinals🤷🏼‍♂️) The waitress took our order which included 3 Cumberland sausages and mash. About 20 minutes later she returned to say they only had one portion of Cumberland sausage so two of our group chose other meals. A while later she returned to say the had no sausages at all We waited waited over an hour after our order was taken for our meals, when a waitress approached a couple on the next table ,who were there when we arrived, to say “sorry for the delay but we have just had a large order” strange as the place was nearly empty (must be us). She never approached us with an update, an apology for the delay or to ask if we wanted more drinks. Eventually the food arrived and it was described by most as “okay” although my wife’s gammon was dry and chewy. When the bill arrived it had 10 meals on it (2 Cumberland sausages and mash) those removed we paid our bill and left, (nearly 2 and half hours for a single course) Normally we would have chased our order or mentioned our dissatisfaction but we just wanted a pleasant end to our holiday. The staff were polite and cheerful but only in a reactive way It’s a pretty pub so such a shame it’s let down by the delays and mediocre food.

Food Ribeye stake X2 mid rare absolutely fantastic Dogs welcome Fantastic beer Thank you

Nice pub. Service average, very expensive both food and drinks. I don't mind paying, but I have certainly had better food at independant pubs for the same price.

We enjoyed the most delicious Sunday roast ! I had the roast pork and husband had the Gammon and there was plenty of it! We were asked what condiment s we wanted before the food arrived which is a definite plus , the meal was piping hot and the gravy was plentiful ! Veg was broccoli red and green cabbage parsnips and roasties stuffing and the largest Yorkshire pudding I be ever seen!! I would highly recommend this pub for Sunday lunch !!

Wide selection of drinks and wonderful food. Limited menu between lunch time evenings though.

Great place, friendly staff, would go back

Stopped in for lunch during work Nice place plenty of space wouod recommend the fish and chips on a Friday

Stopped in for a drink on a hot day. Lovely outside seating areas. Always a pleasure.

Best (and most massive) Sunday roast of my life, great food.

Popped in for lunch while on holiday. 3 adults & 1 child. The child is Autistic and has ARFID, which means he has a very restricted diet. We always take his own food with him when we eat out. We order and the waitress says its fine for him to eat his packed lunch. 2 minutes later a man, who we assume was the manager, comes out to say he can't eat his own food. We explain his disability but he doesn't care. He tells us it's illegal for him to eat his own food - it's not (it is not illegal but the restaurant is there to sell its own food so can refuse you permission to consume your own food on the premises). We ended up cancelling our order and leaving the almost empty restaurant. We paid £10 for drinks, which we didn't drink, and our food order would have come to around £70 ( more if we'd had puddings) and he refused to see that he was refusing to make an adaptation, for someone with a disability (my grandson is registered as disabled) and just kept telling us it was against the law. This man was not just ignorant about invisible disabilities but came out aggressive and rude. I would avoid this place, like the plague, if you need any adaptations for special needs or support and care about those who have them.

Popped in for lunch while on holiday. 3 adults & 1 child. The child is Autistic and has ARFID, which means he has a very restricted diet. We always take his own food with him when we eat out. We order and the waitress says its fine for him to eat his packed lunch. 2 minutes later a man, who we assume was the manager, comes out to say he can't eat his own food. We explain his disability but he doesn't care. He tells us it's illegal for him to eat his own food - it's not (it is not illegal but the restaurant is there to sell its own food so can refuse you permission to consume your own food on the premises). We ended up cancelling our order and leaving the almost empty restaurant. We paid £10 for drinks, which we didn't drink, and our food order would have come to around £70 ( more if we'd had puddings) and he refused to see that he was refusing to make an adaptation, for someone with a disability (my grandson is registered as disabled) and just kept telling us it was against the law. This man was not just ignorant about invisible disabilities but came out aggressive and rude. I would avoid this place, like the plague, if you need any adaptations for special needs or support and care about those who have them

Our absolute favourite pub to visit when we're in Wareham. The staff are lovely, the house lager is a great price and excellent, and the food is exceptional. We are vegetarian/vegans and have tried several of the food options and they are all delicious! On a sunny day, the big garden is a treat! It is a family run, independent pub and well worth the walk or drive to visit. 10/10 from us always!

Not the first time we have visited this pub, or the first Sunday roast we have had but today’s was the best by far. Right away we were welcomed by the staff, as were our two dogs. Sometimes bringing the dogs to a pub, especially on a busy Sunday you can be made to feel like you are invading but we always get a warm welcome here. The beer is well kept and not too gassy, the food was superb. Sunday roasts, one lamb, one chicken between the two of us. They are very substantial (the dogs got lucky today with leftovers!) we were both stuffed! No one could be cross to be served food of that quality. Pub quiz on a Sunday as well, good chance to test our brain power. All in all a great evening to set ourselves up for a day on the beaches tomorrow!

Lovely little country pub. Good beer and no frills menu

An absolute undiscovered GEM! Having stayed at a nearby campsite, we only went for a coffee & cake after a walk. After reading the menu though and mainly the warmest of welcomes by the charming and ever so personable staff, we ordered some of the deliciously sounding meals. These were an absolute revelation! Kids were forever astonished by their towering burgers and the flavours full of imagination we have found in the days specials were well worthy of a Michelin aspiring Chef! We will be definitely coming back for this delightful experience and dining! Thank you all at The Silent Woman!

We enjoyed a great pizza but it took a very long time to arrive. The place was really busy with Sunday lunch & there didn't seem to be enough staff. As we weren't in a hurry it wasn't a problem.

After avoiding the Silent Woman for a few years as under the then new management the food had gone down hill badly, we thought we'd try it again as it looked to have changed hands again. I'm glad we did as we ordered Gammon,Egg and Chips and it was lovely, if anything the 4 large slices of Ham were too much but otherwise it was great, we will definitely be going back.

We have been there twice for food and drinks. The beer is OK but the food is brilliant. Hot tasty and plenty of it. The service is prompt and polite personable people.

Great pub in the heart of Wareham forest. Food is excellent and the staff friendly.

They made me a lovely chicken and bacon salad even though it wasn't on the menu.

There's no such thing! Jokes aside, lovely country pub with friendly service, great food and reasonable prices.

Great location, wonderful service and the food was excellent! Dog friendly as well which is a massive bonus and brought our dog a bowl of water without being asked. Would recommend!

Tikka not as good as fish and chips.Chicken in too big pieces but sauce ok.service is good.

Lovely staff and good was cooked nicely thank you

Recently stopped here after a walk with the dogs, had the chicken and chips in a box - the chips were awesome, could have done with a little salt to be perfect! The chicken was perfectly cooked with lovely crispy skin - but beware that the plain chicken is exactly that; not sure what I expected :-D So opt for the BBQ one of the two.

Great food and drink, the service and care of the customer is 2nd to none will definitely return here

Historically I have eaten at this pub restaurant and has been great food and service. However, on this occassion although service was good the food was not. The food was bland and not value for money (£16 per main but in my opinion it was only worth £10-12 due to taste and quality) which is a shame. I was told they had staff shortages in the kitchen which may explain this. For this reason too there was only a restricted menu. I am hopeful they will work out their issues and quality of food will return.

Such a great experience visiting this pub/restaurant several times at the end of May 24, good company, service & standards of food & drink! Don’t miss out stop & enjoy 😎

We eat out a lot. This was quite possibly the worst pub restaurant we've ever eaten at. Trying to do bistro on a cafe budget is never going to work. Pizza has to be ordered separately and paid for in advance (comes from somewhere else?). If you want to change anything - forget it. Basic customer service starts by being accommodating. Ice cream? "Sorry no, you can have one or the other". And yes, I did offer to pay for it - even asked twice!

The food was, without a doubt, amongst the very best pub meals we have ever eaten. I had a pork and chorizo burger, and the other half had the vegetarian tart Absolutely blown away by how tasty it was. Kudos to the chef!

Poor menu, quite disappointing.

I gave 2 stars because to be fair service was good and the seats were comfortable and it was pleasant to sit there. Sadly that is where it ends. £17 for a burger…yes…you got 2 dry chicken breasts with some bacon and literally a sprinkle of cheese which I had to go routing around for and 2 onion rings. Sadly not up the standard that other restaurants are providing not even close. This was not even good pub grub!! I know independent business’ are having a hard time with costs etc but other business’ are providing better food similar price. The wifi was good though

The staff are amazing, friendly family owned. Food was full of flavour and delicious. Would recommend anyone to try it. Has a lovely pub garden. Very warm and welcoming

Staying on local campsite until November so this would have been our local. But the price of a pint is totally unacceptable. £ 6.80 for a pint of Guinness. Some context at Weatherspoons £3.80 the national average is s around £5. £5.90 in Wareham.Now I know it’s a country pub and I have been a licensee for many years, but I for one won’t be returning. The place itself seemed a little dated but non the worse for that food I didn’t try. The service was great a warm and welcoming reception. It’s a real shame as now we have to make the trek into wareham to eat and drink.It just seems a little short sighted. I suppose they are working on the assumption that people are on holiday so not counting on returning customers.

We have been to this pub on a number of occasions but the last three times it has got worse & worse. There is no atmosphere - we were seated in a noisy bar (no one seated in the main restaurant) & served 'authentic' fish & chips in their paper! The fish was translucent in the middle as the batter had been cooked at high temperature leaving the inside undercooked and thechips were overcooked. However when we sent it back the 'chef' came out to tell us we were wrong as his probe said the fish was 85°. No apology - just a passive aggressive stance stating we were wrong. We left & won't be returning. The two waitresses who served us were friendly & professional - a pity what they served didn't meet the same standard! We will never go back again!

The staff at the CAMC campsite recommended The Silent Woman Inn, so we walk the 0.4 miles along the road (be aware there is no footpath). We called ahead of time just to ensure we had a table booked dinner for 2 adults and 1 dog. Note: Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, but there are tables in the bar area that can be booked and are more than suitable. The manager was really helpful and had reserved a table for us. The waitress did not write anything down and had to come back and check on a couple of items. The Fursty Ferret beer and the Sauvignon wine were very good. We ordered Fish & Chips which came wrapped in paper and the Coldharbour Stack (chicken burger) which was tasty, but the chicken could have been slightly larger as it was small. We would go back if we stayed at the same campsite.

We have a small group of people who travel around the south-west trying all the roasts to local pubs, restaurants and eateries, one of our members recommended this place so we came and we were definitely impressed with the Beef served medium rare and the lamb being so succulent and tasty, it did not disappoint! A few of us paid a supplement of £1.50 per meat to have the ability to have all meats in the roast beef gammon, lamb, and chicken and it was well worth it would definitely go again very good roast dinners. a very cute little quaint pub with fantastic food and great service highly recommend.

We came here for a Sunday roast after a recommendation by a friend who had said it was one of the best roasts they’ve ever had! Two of our party asked if they could have a selection of meat rather than the standard 1 and the kitchen was happy to accommodate which was great. The roast was delicious and the meat was cooked perfectly. Even the beef was pink, which is just how we like it, not many pubs serve beef like this so we were very impressed. The roast came with a selection of vegetables which were all freshly cooked, a giant Yorkshire pudding and tasty gravy! We were served very quickly, and our meals came out in a timely manner too. I’d come back here again for a Sunday roast and recommend to friends!

We came here for a Sunday roast after a recommendation by a friend who had said it was one of the best roasts they’ve ever had! Two of our party asked if they could have a selection of meat rather than the standard 1 and the kitchen was happy to accommodate which was great. The roast was delicious and the meat was cooked perfectly. Even the beef was pink, which is just how we like it, not many pubs serve beef like this so we were very impressed. The roast came with a selection of vegetables which were all freshly cooked, a giant Yorkshire pudding and tasty gravy! We were served very quickly, and our meals came out in a timely manner too. I’d come back here again for a Sunday roast and recommend to friends!

Amazing Sunday dinner again, the beef short rib was amazing, the gravy was out of this world! Roasties and Yorkshires were pretty good too.

Just had the most amazing roast gammon dinner and a special short rib beef omg so tasty this pub is just getting better and better every time

I've been visiting this establishment since 1978. Not regularly, but every now and again. Each time, a different proprietor but always worth a visit. Today, however, I immediately took a dislike to the loud fellow who like to call all gentlemen 'Young man'. The food, unfortunately, was second rate. I left mine. Which very rarely happens. Enough said. Never going back.

Great place for food and drink and also dog friendly

Was recommended by a friend. Looked at the menu on line,looked like a good selection. Booked a table for6.15 sat night. We got to the pub. The first thing you noticed,was it smelt like a damp dog in there. It was dark and unwelcoming. We were shown to our seat's by a guy. I take it he was the landlord. He looked like he had just slept in a hedge. We got to the table and tried yo look at the menu. There was four of us there,none of us could read the tiny writing. Also the menu was nothing like the menu on line,it also said you could pick something from the specials board,but as there was nothing on it. We couldn't really. We were already having second thoughts. But the scruffy guy eventually came over. We asked about food. He said they did half a chicken or chilli. We had to guess at the price!! We had already orderd drinks,so when the waitress came over. We asked about the menu and the price of the specials. We We're told the menu had chenged,but not botherd to change it on line. Also the chicken was £22!! At this point we totally gave up and decided to get the bill and leave. Just to add insult to injury i was charged £6.50 for a pint of Guinness. No wonder the pub was empty at 18.00 on a Saturday night.

Stopped in on a spare of the moment thing after driving past and seeing how lovely it looked. Ended up having one of the roast dinners as my wife couldn’t stop eyeing up everyone else’s and it was bloody lovely: will deffo be back, lovely food beer and staff and will be a cracking place to come in the summer as garden is beautiful

What a great spot! We came here after pitching up at the nearby caravan park. Just fancied something light to eat and went for one of the basket meals. We were really pleasantly surprised as most places you get these baskets are abysmal but for only £12 each, we got 3 full size chicken wings with fries and a delicious burger with fries. Drinks were great too and awesome staff! We will be back over our holiday....Thank you very much

What a great spot! We came here after pitching up at the nearby caravan park. Just fancied something light to eat and went for one of the basket meals. We were really pleasantly surprised as most places you get these baskets are abysmal but for only £12 each, we got 3 full size chicken wings with fries and a delicious burger with fries. Drinks were great too and awesome staff! We will be back over our holiday....Thank you very much

What a wonderful, friendly welcome! As a group of 10 family members on holiday with two dogs, we rang to check we could be accommodated and were immediately booked in. The food was absolutely wonderful - both main courses and desserts - and the landlord and staff were all attentive but relaxed. Lovely atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend.

Nice pub if you like a pheasant menu. Menu not shown on the website. We booked a table as the pizzas are amazing but birthday boy wanted something else. Had to walk out as menu not to his liking

Very good food and service. Unfortunately the restaurant menu was difficult to read and did not have meal prices. Drinks were expensive.

3pm. Walked into pub and up to bar. Landlord asked if I was ok. I replied yes thanks. He then turned his back on me to show staff member how to make a coffee. Didn’t call staff to help me. Didn’t say let me get someone to serve you. Nothing. Just left me stood there waiting. Once staff came to the bar I was served adequately. Ordered bottle of wine which was overpriced but hey ho. Took menus outside to ponder what we might order to eat. Wine was warm. No ice in bucket. Very small menu and that’s ok but no allergy info which is worrying. Ordered steak pie and mash and beer battered fish with chips. Asked if we could swap to have chips with pie and mash with fish and was told this would be too much for the chef. When the food arrived, we initially declined any sauces but then changed our mind. Went into bar to get sauce and staff member (the same one who had coffee machine training) walked past me to go behind bar. She then came back out from kitchen and went to walk past me again. I stopped her and asked for sauce. She gave me some sauce and when I got back to my table I realised it was empty. I go back to the bar again and ask for a new sauce and was given a full bottle. Staff member came out to do a check back but we had barely picked up our cutlery so at that point all was ok. Chips were crunchy yet fluffy and very nice. As I cut deeper into my fish I realised parts of it were not white and flaky but gooey and undercooked bordering on raw. I left those bits to one side. Overall the pie and mash were ok but nothing special. Fish and chips was less than ok as soggy and raw in places. The pub itself was unloved in the outside area. Was tired, scruffy and generally needed a bit of tlc. There were weeds in places and it was generally scruffy and untidy. I understand that training new staff for the season is essential but not role modelling good customer service is not ok. Opportunity to be fab is within grasp but not being grabbed by current landlord. Could be so much better if they up their game a bit.

I am a local and stopped going to the silent woman for evening meals some years ago as they were very disappointing but we heard that it had new owners. What a difference !! It’s now run by a lovely family it happened to be fish and chip Friday so the 4 of us had fish and chips at £10 each ! Absolutely well prepared and cooked ,not frozen chips ,great friendly service and very nice deserts . Good luck for the future we will see you again.

Excellent food one of the best I have ever had, genuine home cooking & very friendly staff. A real old English pub atmosphere.

I can't recommend this place enough! Amazing service, friendly welcome and so accommodating. We booked a late table on Mothers Day for a family meal for a table of 6. When we arrived we were the last table of the day. We had the Sunday Roast which was out of this world! Good size portion, lots of meat and that gravy!!! I don't know how you guys make it but please don't ever change it! It was lush! The desserts were good too and we all had such a lovely time. This was quite a special meal due to mums that are no longer with us, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful experience as a family :)

Nice food, served piping hot. Very quick service.

What a great place 6 of us booked a table Saturday night. The food was excellent. The service was great. Had such a laugh with Jack our waiter. Will definitely be back.

Food not home made very much like bought in to reheat or cook on premises, very expensive and nowhere near value for money, drinks also very expensive IMOP

Went there whilst visiting family for Sunday lunch we all had roast diners which were good and all the sauces came in little sealed pots which we have never come across before. Nice friendly staff and obviously a very busy and popular venue.

A lovely cosy traditional pub, a family run business that went up and beyond welcoming us and our two dogs. It was our first time taking dogs in a pub so a little anxious, but we were soon pleasantly surprised and looked after by a adorable little lady that has a real passion for dogs and spoiled them with a constant offering of treats x The food ( Fish & chips Friday) was outstanding. We will definitely be returning And would like to thank them for everything!

Called into this pub last night and was greeted by incredibly friendly staff. We arrived minutes before their kitchen closed and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. A real pub with real pub grub (my wife had a delicious chicken lasagne and I had a superb scampi and chips). All in a great traditional, proper pub. Will definitely be back!!

Had an amazing steak here, it was perfection. Great pint of Badger ale, so smooth. Everything we ordered was delicious. So glad we decided to dine here. Lovely staff and a comforting homely feel - highly recommended! A+++

Had a lovely Friday night meal with family tonight. Relaxed atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff. Great pub food.

Amazing food and delicious desserts. Very friendly family staff, definitely coming again. The main meals were £16 and desserts were £8.

As I am a coeliac and it was a set menu I contacted the pub a few weeks previously to ask about Gluten Free options. They said they had a kitchen separate to prepare GF food. Over the coming weeks they were so helpful regarding...

First and only time I would ever go to this place.. We only wanted a drink and a snack. The lady behind the bar was so rude. Told us we could only have a soft drink in a certain size glass after us asking for a pint of it. She heard us mention snacks and repeatedly said that a small standard bag of crisps was £2.60!!!!! Shockingly expensive. The women's toilets had carpet which I think is extremely unhygienic. Wont be going back.

Quick couple of pints turned into a fun experience and a team delivering above and beyond, the gravy was amazing, thank you

Had a very enjoyable meal at The Silent Woman earlier this week. Despite being a quiet Monday night partly due to a road closure outside the pub the hosts were very welcoming and went out of there way to please. In particular having informed in advance of a non meat eating diet the chef cooked up a delicious plant based Spanish Chicken style dish. Coupled with a very nice selection of beers and wines I am looking forward to a return visit next time I am visiting the Wareham area.

Arrived on time for Sunday lunch only one other party there so not busy. Greeted by young girl and gentleman, seated all 8 of us ,very cold in the pub, service very slow and slopy , Sunday lunch not worth £17 limited menue children either...

Stopped for coffee ordered an espresso and an americano got a dbl espresso not a problem but charged £8 its a bit steep for 2 coffees at least you do get a dbl shot. Freindly staff.