Based on 688 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 688 opinions finded in 2 websites
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This is the story of two eateries in Swanage and how divergent the experience can be. We visited this pub on a busy Thursday evening, by busy I mean that the football was in full swing on multiple screens showing multiple games. It was very busy with both locals and visitors. The decor and set up is very much of the traditional British pub. The drinks - based on other local pubs/restaurants in the area - are reasonably priced. The food was excellent value for money and well presented. Our bill for the evening came to an exact £50. And the second eatery? Well the previous evening we had spent £83 on two dinners and the same amount of alcohol in a “pub” less than 200 yards away on the same street. The food was not as good or as well presented and frankly the ambiance was a bit sterile. So before “weighing anchor” to eat in this charming town have a good look around.
smallmanonthemove . 2023-09-25
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Went here a few times whilst on holiday for the week. As a pub, it's fine. Good selection of beers, friendly staff. There's loads of TVs all over the place so it's great for watching sports as you can sit or stand anywhere and you'll be able to see no problem. It does get very busy for games involving the big teams. Food is also good. Typical pub food, but nice. You can eat in the main pub, or, in the back there is a quieter, cooler area also. This makes better it better if you want more of the restaurant evening rather than a pub evening. Minor criticism is that when the smokers go outside to smoke, the pub should really make them move out of the entrance area, as the smoke is k8nd of trapped in and blows back into the pub. Not nice.
99Display_Name99 . 2023-09-10
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One of the worst meals ever. I asked if the steak and chips were gluten free and was told the chips were cooked with other things so were not so I had new potatoes. I was advised not to have the flat iron steak well done or it would be tough. I was happy to take advice to have it medium well. I asked if I could have salad instead of peas. The waitress, who was lovely and really helpful, went to check and said I could. When the meal arrived the steak was well done and dry, there were peas as well as a pathetic bit of salad, a few tasteless lettuce leaves, 2 cherry tomatoes, some onion and what I can only suppose were 2 croutons even though I had made it quite clear that I couldn't eat wheat! The mushrooms were served in a seperate dish in case I didn't want them as they were not GF. My husband ordered a salad as an extra and got the same as I did for a cost of £3!
Kathryn J . 2023-08-22
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Always great service. Very accommodating and kind friendly bar staff, well run pub. Friendly towards the elderly and to dogs.
hoppety . 2023-08-07
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After 3 hour early drive to swanage was in need of a breakfast, as the White House was the second eatery serving breakfast ( first looked bit greasy spoon) from the carpark decided to stop. First mistake! Staff short tempered abrupt and everything was to much trouble. Food was low quantity with a typical sawdust sausage and bearing in mind most is pre cooked it took 45 minutes to arrive. However more shocking was to see a waitress gather several Heinz tomato ketchup bottles and proceed to top them up with a cheap jumbo bottle! You have to wonder how old the ketchup at the bottom of the bottles is and if these bottles will be topped up all season!
Phil D . 2023-08-04
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Good pub, great staff , great sports bar. Had a cracking evening, met some lovely people, and Shannon the bar manager made us and our kelpie dog very welcome 👍😎,
sam d . 2023-04-16
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Went to the White Horse Inn for breakfast after looking at other cafes in Swanage which were mostly overpriced. Good breakfast and reasonably priced. Good service and the log fire was very welcoming!
Heather I . 2023-01-29
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We visited Swanage for a few hours and fancied a bite to eat for lunch. Having read the menu we opted for the hot baguettes , but being midday it wasn't deemed late enough for the main menu and they only served breakfasts. I had a sausage and bacon sandwich and my partner had a bacon sandwich. The quality of the food was surprisingly good and the real ale was of a high standard. The pub itself is in need of a refurb , the bar has seen better days ! , but the staff were friendly and accommodating.
dizzydesmond . 2022-09-29
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This place is great value for pub grub. The staff are always hard-working but always very pleasant and helpful definitely be eating here again.
malcolmj611 . 2022-09-25
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Came in June as a group of friends. Was welcomed warmly and we felt very comfortable. Food and beer was great. Will come again when we are back over the bridge 😄
D6151RUlisad . 2022-07-03
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We’ve been in numerous times for drinks but decided to eat tonight as the food has always looked good and reasonably priced. We were not disappointed. I had the homemade lasagne that was so filling and packed full of meat, pasta and cheese - delicious. Dad had the homemade steak and ale pie that again was a big portion with big chunks of steak in it. More than worth the price. The burgers and hunters chicken that offers had in the family also all went down a treat. We will definitely eat here again. Don’t be put off because the place shows live sports, it’s fab!
SatchiONS . 2022-06-18
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10 of us were in town for a friend's birthday. This pub welcomed us and a dog like honoured guests and moved tables to seat us together. ( another local pub had refused the dog entry) The food was tasty and the staff were really helpful coming to the table to take drinks and food bill. They also helped us split the bill at the end. We will be back. Thank you.
katrinacR5496HL . 2022-05-21
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Really enjoyed an afternoon session in the White Horse. Good real ale and really friendly staff. Will definitely be back next time in swanage Cheers
ayres676 . 2022-03-18
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Top draw. Friendly Bar lady. Accommodated 8 if us with dog. The food we ordered was made fresh. And was lovely. We ordered..Steak burger which was home made and very tasty. Gammon steak with pineapple which was thick and juicy. Southern fried chicken burger again very thick and tasty. Sweet potato fries, Bagettes , and a plateful of club sandwich and fantastic home made chips. Would highly recommend. It is a sports bar but don't let that detract you from entering. The glasses were clean and the drink lovely. Will be back
Lollyjstevenson . 2021-10-25
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Came here for an evening meal with my family and sat in a window seat, that was a nice view. Food was really tasty- we were in Swanage for a week and it was the best chips I had all week! Also good chicken burger, everyone was happy with their meals. I would recommend and will revisit if I come back to Swanage
elizabeth-cushenan . 2021-09-27
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Stayed here on a waling holiday. A very disappointing experience. My room facing front of the street was large but it like the rest of the place is in need of much TLC. There is no WiFi in the rooms or breakfast room. Our rooms...
henricea2015 . 2021-09-19
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5 nights in Swanage and most places shut or not taking on the door bookings but we managed to eat and drink here several nights easily enough. Basic place and food and friendly staff. Toilets bit hit and miss but food and drink just what...
L2680NJchristined . 2021-09-10
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The one star is for the lovely staff behind the bar. There was only 2 of them to serve drinks, take food orders to the kitchen and serve food and they did it with efficiency and a smile. We ended up going here for dinner...
kerry w . 2021-09-09
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This is a no frills pub which serves really good food in a friendly atmosphere with friendly staff. Would definitely recommend
SouthCoastRosie . 2021-09-06
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Came in for a drink.. the guy behind the bar was friendly.. Very sticky floor and probably the 2nd worse toilets in the area (1st worse is the ones behind the crazy golf place) So it was an OK place whilst waiting for food a...
Krazy_Kayaker . 2021-08-12
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Good basic food Everywhere else was busy or already booked out Friendly staff, and food a good standard Husband had a drink the day before and said the barman was friendly.
aliBristolUK . 2021-08-05
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We were looking for a pub for a drink and a bite to eat. The pub was rather busy outside, so we asked a female member of staff if they had perhaps further seating or a garden to which she rudely bellowed “do you want...
KARENP105 . 2021-07-26
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We have been staying in Swanage for a week and have eaten at the White House Inn twice, both times the food has been excellent as was the service even though the place was very busy both nights we visited.
Merseagirl48 . 2020-09-29
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Went to this pub for a meal taking advantage of eat out scheme ,we had the steaks which were on the tuff side & chewy there did not appear to be much self distancing being observed when we visited.
martinbennett63 . 2020-09-09
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Great Full English breakfast. Hits the spot and not the pocket with toast and hot drink in the price.
AlPOnHoliday . 2020-09-08
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We found this pub and decided to stay friendly staff great breakfast big rooms, our room was not really good for tall people as we had the back room but overall room good everyone was so accommodating will see you again. And our car made...
nikki009 . 2020-08-21
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This pub supports ‘Eat out to help out’ - and they don’t take bookings. We went tonight as a family of 4, got a good table prior to 6pm when food starts to be served. Staff very helpful and pleasant even when fairly busy. Organised...
Hendo_Hendo_2009 . 2020-08-17
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Myself and a group of 3 mates are down in Swanage for our annual holiday, we visited the white horse first on saturday and now I'm here on Wednesday having my fourth full English breakfast here. Quality:Check, Quantity:Check and Service:Check. Will be returning consistently for...
JuliansJoyrides98 . 2020-08-05
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Down to earth pub with consistently nice food. The Staff are hardworking and put a lot of effort in to make customers happy.
Rail360 . 2020-08-03
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Well what can I say.. Me and my bf stayed here for 3 nights,. We had the best time ever.. We met alot of lovely people sat outside the pub.. Staff were amazing.. Ross the owner was lovely bloke and so was his girls.. They...
314nickym . 2020-07-27
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The white horse, spectacular hospitality and very helpful and friendly staff.The food is also tremendously tasteful and worth every penny ( I recommend the hunters chicken or steak and ale pie ) At this time of worry about the pandemic, everyone worries about being out and about and around others, however the white horse is very good with its distancing rules and sanitisation to keep everyone safe and happy just like the old days.Overall I definitely recommend either going out for a good meal of just experiencing the amazing feeling of a real British pub with the joyful locals.
Mason-just-Mason . 2020-07-16
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Really nice pub with very friendly staff. They are very accommodating when asked to adapt dishes from their menu. All their food is very delicious.
F3003WZsarahh . 2020-03-11
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Called in for lunch on Sunday 23rd February 2020. A basic pub geared to attract sports fans watching sky sports or similar. Televisions on nearly all the walls in the bar. Lunch was of reasonable quality and price. That’s about it really.
Steve W . 2020-02-23
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Popped in for breakfast with a friend on a recommendation. The food was good, well priced and the staff were friendly.
mikey_P7 . 2020-02-05
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Dropped off from the coach started raining walked into Swanage past first few eateries saw the White horse read the menu outside which seemed ok ordered our food a sharing starter it was great lovely service and couldn't do enough for you thought we might need a pudding but there was plenty so would recommend very much
ninabrian22 . 2020-01-09
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From the first email to them to the final point when we left the White Horse the staff were so helpful and went out of there way to accommodate me the wife and our daughter as we were staying there to see The Mafia band as this is my daughters favorite. I wish that I could have eaten more of my breakfast (sausage and bacon sandwich) the next day by I had drank to much of there Doom bar the night before and I was slightly jaded!! lol will come back for sure as this place is well located in the heart of Swanage and good base , Keep up the good work all !!!
TheHulseFamily . 2019-10-29
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We had an evening meal of steak and steak and ale pie. The steak was very good cooked well with lots of extras. The steak pie was amazing, packed full of tender meat with lovely potatoes and peas. Service really friendly and fast. Next time in Swanage will definitely go again.
milie145 . 2019-10-07
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We stopped off here on a weekend visit to Swanage. We chose to go to the White Horse, as it showed Sky sports. The bar tender happily put the Racing on for us, which he didn't have to do, as the football was on, but happily did. We had a few drinks here along with some lunch. Hubby had Rib eye steak, and chips, and i had the piri piri chicken. Both dishes were very pleasant! couldn't complain!The prices for the food was also very reasonable £14 for a rib eye steak, and chicken £8.95. The drinks were also reasonably priced. The place itself is a little run down, maybe needs new carpets, but the atmosphere in there is good! The only real let down for me where the ladies toilets, I have to say they were not pleasant!This is a dog friendly pub also, which was great for us!
donnaj123 . 2019-09-30
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Visited here several times now and everything is always really good. Friendly staff, lovely food and a perfect pint what more could anyone want?
PaulsDen . 2019-09-26
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Ate here last night, hubby had the pie, it looked really good, said it was really nice and good new spuds too, i had a really tasty hunters chicken, both dishes great value. Good pub food, great value
winniethepooh . 2019-09-17
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We really enjoy eating here - only thing I would say is wish they would turn the music down and the television up - would be good to hear what is going on when the television is on!
sceatsie . 2019-09-08
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A group of nine of us (four adults and five children) visited on a busy Saturday morning for breakfast. It was brilliant value and extremely tasty. My large breakfast included sausage, bacon, fried egg, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown, beans, fried bread and toast and a cup of tea. All for under £7 and absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and efficient, if a little slow. A great breakfast offering and super value. Thank you. We will be back for more (next week!!!)
Sighmon . 2019-08-15
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My wife was shopping thought I'd pop in for a pint, the staff knew little about the beer they were selling, then I discovered it was £5 a pint, I questioned this and the lady repeated the price, so after this pint I never returned.
BruceBedford . 2019-07-19
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We visited here on a Wednesday lunch time... It was pretty quiet but having eaten there i dont know why! Meals were absolutely fantastic! We sat out the back room which was quiter. We had steak and ale pie.. Outstanding and full of lean meat. Piri piri chicken.. Delicious. Chicken and bacon pasta... Full of flavour! Lasagne... Again full of flavour. Very ressonanly priced for such scrummy food. Would highly recommend.
Rachel O . 2019-06-26
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In Dorset on holiday and popped in here for lunch. We had Ham Egg & Chips and it was delicious. Very friendly and welcoming staff 😊
O1038FSsharonf . 2019-06-13
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We enjoyed a really wonderfully cooked lunch here today, there was six of us and each meal was different , we all got our food at the same time the food was perfect and extremely large portions and extremely reasonable.
Hayley317 . 2019-06-10
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Had the breakfast from hell here. Food served cold after an extremely long wait sausages inedible service questionable. Suggest landlord takes a good look at what is being offered and takes steps to improve. Can’t believe the positive reviews.
carbreaker . 2019-04-20
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Plentiful breakfast which tasted fantastic, really well cooked and eggs were top notch all for the bargain price of £6.95 and with tea (or coffee) Staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. This Place in Swanage is incredible and with a bit of Sky Sports which keeps the hubby happy, what more could you want!
sneakypigeon . 2019-03-30
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Popped in for a quick drink, prices were very reasonable. We also went the next day for breakfast which was very good.
amanda B . 2019-01-18
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Visited Swanage briefly and went for a breakfast st the White Horse. Excellent value.. £6.75 for full English Breakfast with toast and coffee. Friendly service and clean pub with real fire.
Steve B . 2019-01-13
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This is a, 'What it says on the tin' inn. We only had a couple of pints - excelently kept - and a lunch-time meal. It was home cooked with fresh ingredients and, to be honest we were stuck for choice, all simple pub food but, as good as it gets. We never have beefburgers but all the pies had gone - get there early when they've gone they bake more. None of this, 'Get another out of the freezer - for The White Horse.
CasaSulo . 2018-12-07
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As a family we often visit swanage and this pub has become our local away from home, very friendly bar staff and make us all feel welcome. They are child friendly and it’s a great atmosphere when they show sports like football and rugby.
779keria . 2018-11-16
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Popped in for lunch, it is what it is, an old fashioned pub with pub grub, service was good, polite and friendly. One of us ordered the lasagna, which unfortunately was awful, we explained this to the bar person who very kindly offered another meal which was fine.
Maria K . 2018-10-28
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Because it has a proper old timey weird layout, even in the toilets. But the beer was dull, the place not suffocoently well cleaned and there are way too many TVs showimg football.
youcanfindme . 2018-09-29
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Called in here last week and have visited many times when on holiday in Swanage. Friendly pub with good pub food, also good for live music.
63Raven . 2018-09-13
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Best value food in Swanage. Good quality, excellent service and inexpensive. Highly recommended. Ideally located close to the sea front. It doesn't look much from the outside but you can't fail to be impressed with the friendly, efficient staff and the great food.
John G . 2018-09-11
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This Pub is great, it may not have the Sea View or large seating outside but it is the best inside. The food is the best in Swanage & it also has the cleanest toilets. there is a very large seating area at rear for dining as well as the main Pub area. the staff are very friendly & the prices are affordable. All in all not one to miss.
Desinstudentland . 2018-09-09
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Stayed here with my family, excellent service and all the staff very friendly. Rooms are clean with comfy beds! Full English in the morning is amazing and just what you need before a busy day ahead. Would highly recommend staying here.
Theo M . 2018-08-03
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All the other eateries were packed so we popped our heads in to find a few empty tables at the back of the pub. Usual pub fayre at very reasonable prices - a bit of a breath of fresh air compared with many pubs who seem to be pushing the expensive "gastro pub" idea where you can't even get a starter for less than £7.00 which definitely isn't what we want.
T P . 2018-07-30
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Was staying in Swanage for wedding weekend. Went here for breakfast Saturday and Sunday both times good food and service. Great value for money.
milie145 . 2018-07-29
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Ate in here a couple of times.food was well worth the money.each time the meal was good although i must say the battered fish was a little over cooked. Other than that would eat there again.
heather1372 . 2018-07-22
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Arrived early before the crowds came for the football semi finals. Very good burger and lasagne.great staff. Good price. No fuss reliable pub.
liz t . 2018-07-11
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Had a great night here. Helpful friendly staff. Room very clean with a cracking breakfast. Will be returning very soon.
Helen W . 2018-07-08
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we had lunch here . wish didn't bother hunters chicken was so hard couldn't eat it it had bit sauce and hardly cooked bacon very fatty the new potatoes was 3 marble size very over cooked and salad was bit lettuce with 1 cherry tomato and slice red onion . the other 2 had sausage and chips with beans which was ok but you cant cook that wrong . wont be going in again
michaela w . 2018-06-19
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Came here on a hot Wednesday lunchtime, was greeted very warmly by the lady behind the bar. We both had 2 large cold cokes, and ordered 2 club sandwiches from the menu. When they came we couldn't believe the size of them, they were huge. Very tasty filling, and a bargain at only £6 each. We will definitely visit here again in the future.
Chris T . 2018-06-09
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We dropped in here (the first pub we came across in Swanage) for a much needed drink at the end of a long hot day walking our penultimate stage of the SWCP. A rather limited selection of beers (and unappealing decor which caused us to sit outside) meant that we made do with a single pint and moved on elsewhere.
One_of_the_BOFs . 2018-06-04
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was pleasantly surprised .look a sports pub and was not sure what to expect. Friday evening dinner. so no major sports on. place look like it could do with a real good clean. but the food was very good. and great value. no complaints .
alan p . 2018-05-23
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Very clean and welcoming with friendly staff. Great range of beers and good place to catch sports on TV.
JayneWoroch . 2018-05-22
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Had dinner the other night, my pasta meal was first class and at a reasonable price...couldn't fault it and quick and efficient service from the two ladies on duty .
Ralph L . 2018-05-22
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2nd time we have been here in the last few months. Both times very welcoming and good well priced pub food. Will defiantly come back again.
Tony W . 2018-05-06
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After getting to Swanage it began to rain heavy, so went into this pub. It had a great and busy environment, everyone seemed to get on well and there was lots of laughs with people we had never met before,which was really nice. Really made us feel welcome. Had a nice afternoon in the pub. The only thing that could be improved is the cleanliness of the toilets.
ELM54321 . 2018-04-04
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Popped in for a beer before dinner. Lovely and cosy with an open fire. Very reasonably priced. Recommended.
colin b . 2018-02-20
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Once again we visited the White Horse Inn for breakfast, and dare I say it more than once in the week we were in Swanage. Good breakfast very reasonably priced in a lovely setting by a roaring fire
David P . 2018-01-05
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Lovey pub, helpful bar staff. We had a lovely meal, did not wait long for our food to come. The portion were very big, and the price was very reasonable. Wine and beer also a good price. Would recommend booking.
Lorraine S . 2017-10-16
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Set towards the edge of town nearing the sea front this large pub houses several tv's with sky. We were there for a couple of gigs. As most of the tables are cleared away to make room for gigs get there early and get seated by the walls if you want to be seated. The staff are polite and efficient so service àt the crowded bar is reasonable.
rogerp761 . 2017-10-13
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Clean and spacious pub. Practically on the seafront. Friendly staff. Nice beer at very affordable prices. Dog friendly. We will revisit.
RubyTaylor2017 . 2017-10-10
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Stayed here on Saturday 30th Sept lovely fishing trip with my father in law. Nice good and drink especially the doom bar and friendly staff. The only negative I have is that on booking the room a few months back and on several communication since then you failed to tell me about a live band playing there. Very loud music till midnight keeping us both awake. If we'd known we would of booked elsewhere. We were told on arrival which is far too late to cancel. After a very sleepless night we had a decent cooked breakfast in the morning. Still doesn't make up for it though
Alex H . 2017-10-03
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Was having a decent time, but as soon as I put money in the jukebox to listen to a couple of songs, they turned it off and put sport on instead. They saw me put money in it as well. Poor poor customer service.
Harry R . 2017-08-09
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Buena cerveza, Melancólico y Ridgeway, rollos cálida (no en carne de rábano picante te! ) Buen lugar para sentarse fuera y observar el mundo comprar
lowryepp . 2017-08-02
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Fuimos allí para tomar una copa antes de la cena. Amable, música de fondo y muchos asientos. Marido dijo que la ale fue muy buena.
juliemckellar . 2017-07-25
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Pasó por aquí mientras en Swanage para cenar con mi pareja. Ambos decidimos por bistec de solomillo. Creo que venía con guisantes, patatas fritas y aros de cebolla. Salió muy caliente y bien presentada. Comida de oferta para 12 libras a cada uno. Mi única quejarte quizás hubiera gustado tomate a la parrilla y servido con setas. También un cuchillo bistec sería bueno.
Gossipmonkey . 2017-07-16
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Fuimos allí para almorzar durante finales de mayo festivo. Muy sabrosa comida de pub; el personal es amable. No además nosotros vamos.
Giangiacomo M . 2017-07-14
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Had lunch here and was very good, the portions are large and neither myself or my husband could not finish it, which was a shame as we don't like to waste food.
jillandbarry . 2017-07-10
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This was pub number 1 on the gentle stroll down the high street (also pub number 10 on the return) What can I say about it? - good pub, good beer, friendly staff and friendly regulars. The only reason I didnt give it a 5 was that we were staying in Swanage that night and were looking forward to some live music in there and none was booked. The landlord gave me the reasons for not booking a band the next day and although I take all his points on board, I still would have liked a band
Pete L . 2017-07-05
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Great beer, friendly bar staff and the food wasn't bad either.Live music and bar games available as well as sky sports (the staff were happy to change to a sport of our choice, as no big event on a mid week visit)
Alisdair C . 2017-06-15
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Ok breakfast, nothing wrong but nothing great.Good value for money.Nice setting on the coast, maybe go for a wonder along the pier or carry out a spot of fishing if you go here.
Dan R . 2017-05-10
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Went here earlier in the year. Almost no food on the menu. They ran out of almost everything. Good value though, once you could find something, and good beer on tap.
Andy Y . 2017-05-04
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My wife and I visited Swanage for the 27th Blues festival, which was a great week-end away. We stayed at The White Horse as it has a great location in amongst the many venues providing live music. The accommodation is fairly basic and would benefit from a slight upgrade, having said that the service and friendly locals/visitors made up for any short comings. We enjoyed our stay and the big "Local: Breakfast. And would certainly stay again.
Daveon2ur . 2017-03-24
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I stayed here with my partner on NYE and had a lovely time the pub was lively and had a great atmosphere. The room was basic but clean and tidy we could of done with a slightly bigger tele but you can't have it all. Breakfast was a good old fry up and just what you need after a skin full, I'd stay again
mrcena86 . 2017-01-16
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We visited the White Horse a couple of times during our stay in Swanage for drinks in the evening. However the breakfast was very good we sat by a roaring fire and tasted a great English breakfast, the service was quick and friendly what more could you ask. They also accept dogs as long as they are behaved.
David P . 2017-01-10
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Stopped in with two hungry kids! Food was very basic cheep and cheerful, place is a little run down and in need of a good clean! Wouldn't choose to go back again if there was another option but if your hungry and just want a cheap bite in and out then i have been in worse!
Kevin J . 2017-01-05
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Stayed here last night for NYE. Great value for money and fab room. Breakfast was good too. Highly recommended. Car park was full as it's small but we managed to park for free elsewhere. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you for a great stay.
Emma A . 2017-01-01
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Although it was the Blues Festival weekend and they had a very popular band playing later we were able to get a table for dinner. A lot of the food is homemade using fresh ingredients. The menu has a number of choices and although not extensive caters for all tastes. The staff were friendly and attentive the food was lovely and we were able to keep our seats to watch the band. Glad we did as it became very busy later on. Looking forward to another meal there in half term when I will be back down again seeing some old friends.
FlitwickMassive . 2016-10-19
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Had a good meal at this place. Portions where big and food was tasty, service was good and the music was just at the right volume for lunch time.
Camilo B . 2016-10-03
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Fish and chips twice.Fish had a very hard crisp but the fish was soggy as was the inside of the batter.Peas were like bullets. The chips were fine.
bessie1996 . 2016-09-21
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Super breakfast here for £4.95 comes with bacon beans fried bread hash brown egg toast tea or coffee . There is a selection of other breakfasts if required. Nicely presented not greasy. Tea and coffees were good quality. Efficient staff.
Dorsetsbest . 2016-09-13
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We have stayed here in the past and found it to be a no frills visit but fine But we mostly visit this pub when we are in Swanage for a drink and maybe watch some Rugby But by far we go there for the bands we were there this weekend for a local band the Maggots What a night It was busy (Packed) but that was because the folk festival was on but never the less a good night The staff are excellent and very hard working The food can be very good or just average depends when you visit i guess but the last meal we had here was spot on no complaints at all Its not fine dinning Just good basic food most of the time
paul m . 2016-09-12
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Had breakfast (large) here twice this week. Excellent service and a very good full English! Also had an evening meal of steak and ale pie during the week. Also excellent. Lovely staff.
rdfgherts . 2016-09-10
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Stayed in The White Horse last Saturday night. The cost was £70 for the room for 2 with breakfast. The room was dark and shabby with only two pieces of furniture in it, a bed and a bedside cabinet. The door handle was hanging off. Our window opened on to a side alley with a brick wall facing us. There was an indian takeaway on the corner and we daren't open the windows for the smell. We were told, on checking in, that there would be a group performing that night, but not to worry, as we wouldn't be able to hear anything in our room! An understatement! From 9pm to midnight, it was deafening. It was as if the group was in the same room as us! Next morning, we entered the pub for our breakfast and were met with an overpowering smell of disinfectant. Not conducive to breakfast. We ordered a full English which looked extremely appetising despite feeling rather sick with the smell. However, on attempting to eat, it was absolutely saturated in fat! The mushrooms must have contained a teaspoon each. The plate was swimming in it! Our stay, as you can appreciate, was completely spoilt as this was supposed to have been a birthday treat for me. One last gripe is the car park. There are spaces for 4 cars (not really a car park as there's no dropped kerb) and when we left on Sunday morning, we were unable to get the car out as there were two cars parked across ours.
Linda R . 2016-09-05
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Myself and my boyfriend stopped at this pub for a quick drink after a struggle with a tent. Ending up visiting another 2 times. A friendly pub with helpful polite staff. We ate breakfast with was tasty and good value. Over all a nice pub
Emma T . 2016-08-19
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We had a lovely dinner here. The building is very pretty and full of character, dating from the 16th century. Service was excellent, very friendly, great with the children and attentive. We never had to wait long for anything. The menu is interesting and varied. I had the chicken curry which was really tasty and nicely spiced. The rest of our party had fish and chips which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Our youngest had pizza from the kids menu. The portions were very generous. Prices are very fair for the high quality on offer. We'd definitely come back if we are ever back in the area!
steakchickencookedpiebandfisholdWe had a lovely dinner here. The building is very pretty and full of character, dating from the 16th century. Service was excellent, very friendly, great with the children and attentive. We never had to wait long for anything. The menu is interesting and varied. I had the chicken curry which was really tasty and nicely spiced. The rest of our party had fish and chips which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Our youngest had pizza from the kids menu. The portions were very generous. Prices are very fair for the high quality on offer. We'd definitely come back if we are ever back in the area!
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