Worlds End Inn in Purbeck

The best burger ever. You must try. Adults or kids burger. Yummy. My kids love it and me too. Meat excellent texture and taste. So fresh and delicious

We stopped for Sunday lunch and despite some of our party being delayed in arrival it was dealt with very professionally and nothing was too much trouble. Food was excellent and service very friendly and efficient. Will definitely return.

We've been here before. It was a little noisey but it's very popular. The staff are great, very helpful and attentive. I wouldgo back again without hesitation

We was sat in a lovely cosy table for the two of us. The service was absolutely brilliant and the food was delicious. The best roast we’ve had for a long time. We asked for extra gravy which was no problem. The staff can’t do enough for you. Will def be returning with the family very soon.

We were a party of 5 friends celebrating a 70th and 60th birthday. It was a Monday night and apart from ourselves, two other tables were occupied by parties of two respectively so the restaurant was not busy. The service was very slow and the food cold. Very disappointing

We camped in the camping area and ate in the pub. Was a great experience, super friendly, accommodating staff and great food. We will be back

We stumbled across this beautiful country pub, we stayed here over night in their carpark free of charge in our campervan. Really nice staff and breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend if passing through. Will definitely stay again.

Lovely pub, restaurant was an accidental fund and a welcome stop on our drive from Southampton to Bridport. Lovely hatched building and interior was tastefully done and in keeping with the history of the area. Standard pub fare and additional specials did not leave us lacking in choice. Pricing was about right. Risotto Nero with hake and samphire well seasoned, pea and mint risotto was a good portion, fish and chips fresh and standout dish was miso aubergine with butternut purée. Plenty of outdoor seating in courtyard garden, available parking and garden had spots for camping. Well worth a stop.

Enjoyed a very nice Sunday lunch and afternoon here in early August. As a party of 4, one who is gluten intolerant, we all could enjoy a fulfilling and tasty roast dinner, with some equally good beer and drinks. The team managed the allergy very well. All the staff are friendly, smiley and very considerate. The landlord/lady sets the tone, which is continued throughout the service, which is not rushed (too often the case in many restaurants now) and provides a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The changes made to The World’s End have complemented the pub, with a large and smart patio and nice large garden/field to enjoy whatever your age. Can highly recommend, and we will be back.

We wanted somewhere to park up for the night with our Campervan and was so pleased to have come across The World's End. No charge to stop if you purchased something to eat/drink in the pub, and it would appear there were a few of us there doing the same thing - why wouldn't you? Food was great - one of us had fish and chips and the other a lovely Caesar salad washed down with a local ale and some cider. It was busy, the staff were constantly on the go, but were very friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The bonus was having a dedicated toilet and shower facility for those who had pitched up. The power of the shower was better than many hotels we have stayed in (always a benchmark for us lol) and proper toilets. One observation was those that use it need to take a bit more care in tidying up after themselves as It is obvious lots of work has gone into providing this, and it would be a shame for it to be taken away due to abuse! Would definitely pay another visit when we are in the area - even if not stayng over.

This is a lovely thatched pub with friendly staff, good food and a large carpark. Even though the pub was full when we left and plenty of people in the garden there was still ample parking. We stopped in randomly on our way back from Southampton for lunch and luckily they could fit us in the main bar area as we arrived early. It seems very popular with lots of later arrivals but everyone we saw arrive were able to get a table in the garden once the main restaurant and bar area were full. It was very dog friendly as well. Our roast meals were great and well cooked with a large selection of veg. The children enjoyed a burger and chicken and chips meal. The desserts were great too. We’ll definitely be booking and visiting again.

Brilliant family meal. The food was amazing, we were a large party but had good meals all round. I’m allergic to dairy and ordered the gnocchi dish but after checking, the waitress said that it did contain dairy. The waitress gave me several other options of different dishes or the same with a bit of a twist. I went for the same dish but with linguini instead of gnocchi, it was delicious! I also very much enjoyed the Dorset cremant sparkling wine & it was on offer of two glasses for one. I did think the food looked a bit pricy but after eating there, I get why now! Excellent quality. We’ll be back for sure.

When you actually cut your mouth on the batter on a fish you have to ask why they put it out so overcooked?.Dogs enjoyed it though so not a total waste. Usually have a nice meal but not this time. Staff were pleasant, food not so much. Shame.

My second review on this great pub/restaurant. Once again the food was great and the service first class. The two waitresses on duty were attentive and efficient. (Evening of 12/06/24 if the manager wants to pass on the praise) Our dog was treated well with immediate iced water and treats! We use this as a regular journey breaker when travelling home to Devon and it never fails to deliver. We’ve recommended it to friends and family who have all enjoyed the experience. We’ll certainly be back!

Perfect food, came out very quickly and was asked if we needed anything else such as sauces or extra drinks. We were asked if everything was okay with our meal which made our experience 10/10. The food was cleared very quickly when we had finished. The staff are very welcoming and the food is exceptional, with very good prices for such a large amount. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Really great food and service Thank you Lindsay & team! A busy Sunday lunch but the food and service did not falter See you soon ❤️

Really surprised by recent reviews! We had really lovely sandwiches and the service was great. Will return and would recommend

Friendly young staff let down by dismal tasteless food. I knew it was going to be disappointing when the starter turned up, a pile of mushrooms on a soggy brioche, with poached egg. The star of the lunch by far was the half pint of stout.

This pub can be hit and miss; it has never been the same standard as The Elm Tree (another pub that was in their chain) but it is generally good. We were there for a family get together last night and it was really quiet. Starters were OK but not amazing for the price point. The main courses were three pork belly and a lamb dish from the specials. The lamb was literally raw (and we like our lamb nice and pink but this was cold and grim) and the pork belly on one dish was literally a slab of crackling. When we complained the waiter agreed and we suggested it was either replaced or we wouldn’t pay for that serving. He disappeared and took 15 minutes to come back by which time it was cold and others had eaten. He then stated that it was great news as the kitchen was now closed (it was 8pm) so I could have the meal for free. I wasn’t as delighted as he thought I would be. He meant well I think ! The staff were sitting by the till talking and it there was no asking if we wanted more drinks , we had to go up and ask and then ask again for the bill etc . This wasn’t the usual standard at this pub and a lot worse than the normal standard in this family of pubs.

A nice little pub. Friendly staff. The whole family enjoyed their meals. Unfortunately it was raining so the kids didn’t get to test out the play area!

Very overpriced and not much choice. We live locally but won't be back. £18 for a mediocre burger and chips. Kitchen closes early so all a bit of a rush.Freezing cold beer. Average wine. I thought my world had ended!

Had a very nice family meal. Good food and drinks plus the added extra of a very friendly staff which really made for a pleasant evening

This is a lovely thatched and isolated pub with great ambiance and a varied menu - not just the pub classice. Two of us had the venison dish (not much meat and lacking tenderness), whilst I had a very good quality burger, albeit the chips could have been fresher. The welcome and service was excellent and enables us to offer a 4* review.

Revisted the ‘Worlds End’ today made a detour when returning to Devon. Staff very welcoming! Great atmosphere. Dog friendly! Good food. Great coffee. The beers seemed to be going down well but we didn’t partake. Don’t spread this one but the lovely waitress said that camper-vans can stay overnight in the car park. Will be back for an evening meal and maybe sample the beer and stroll back to our van.

Had a lovely afternoon at the worlds end March Saturday 16th for my mother in laws 50th wedding anniversary. Was a great choice as food was amazing, staff are all so friendly and great at what they do. Was a lovely warm welcoming from all staff and felt really comfortable . Food and service was great. Also prices for the quality of the food was well worth it. Will defiantly be back and highly recommend

We visited yesterday and enjoyed a fantastic lunch of fish and chips. The fish was so fresh and delicious. The service was excellent. Well worth a visit

A very nice environment, the service was excellent as was the food, we all had a Sunday roast and were all very impressed. Well worth a visit

Lyndsey, Steve and team were extremely welcoming from our first phone call, It was the perfect venue for our wake. They listened to all our requests, were professional and delivered a superb service. The bar was well stocked, the food was fabulous, all home made by their chef and replenished regularly. There was plenty of parking for our large number of guests, who relaxed in the warm and friendly atmosphere. We highly recommend The Worlds End Pub and fabulous team.

We chose to go to The Worlds End with a group of friends who were staying near by as it was open on a Monday. We arrived on a very cold day and were shown to a table at the far end of the pub which had a large fireplace but no fire, it was very cold. The menu offered only two choices of meat dishes - burger or sausages, the gammon was not available. We went to look at the specials board but again no meat, that had also been deleted, just a hake dish. We chose haddock and chips from the main menu - very disappointing, thick batter which was cooked to a deep brown - I.e. overcooked. We declined a pudding and ordered coffee, again very disappointing, so strong and bitter and none of us could drink it. Plus points - nice building and the girl who served us was also nice. We will not however be going there again.

Very disappointing meal. Restaurant freezing cold, we had to eat with our coats on and noticed the only 4 other people in the pub were the same, it was freezing and quite uncomfortable. Main meal very average and not cheap. Very few desserts to choice from so we all opted for a hot drink instead. We have to return all hot drinks as were Luke warm. Hot chocolate was watery and not pleasant. None of us would choose to revisit this pub.

The staff is Lovely and the food Delicious- we both had the caesar salad, Amazing! This is a friendly and welcoming restaurant using local ingredients. Second time back and many more to come!

Absolutely outstanding pub with great food and friendly staff. Only had sandwich’s but they were very good. Well presented with quality ingredients. There were some protesters attempting to ruin the experience with their misguided delusions… but the staff handled this professionally and quietly. Very impressed all round and would definitely recommend.

We had lunch seated outside and thoroughly enjoyed our meals which were reasonably priced and tasty. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much for them. Would certainly recommend and will be back soon.

I've just read the review I wrote some years ago about The Word's End - it was very positive! We often enjoyed a meal there in the 'old days'. Since Covid-19 we haven't been back, but decided last evening that it would be a good pub to enjoy a rare treat out We were surprised to learn that it was no longer a Hall & Woodhouse inn, but the welcome was warm and the staff friendly. Our drinks arrived ....sadly the first course did not follow until nearly 50 minutes after our arrival. The saddle of lamb was delicious and perfectly cooked. We ordered a dessert, but after another wait of 40 minutes we had to cancel it and leave. We're not expecting fast food, but it was nearly two hours from our arrival to when we left.. Such a shame, as we would like to make this a regular watering hole, but the service needs to be quicker.

If you are travelling on the A31 and need feeding, then look out for the Worlds End Inn. Many times have I stopped here, staff are terrific, the food is superb, what more can you ever possibly want? We stopped for a Sunday roast and took advantage of their incredible space outdoors ( it was that day it didn't rain!), large tables catering for large groups, smaller for smaller, brollies for shade, money well spent here! play area for the tiny ones. Just cannot rate it high enough. Next time we are on our way home, lunch there I think!

The food was well cooked and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. We will return! A good choice of food and drinks. The pub was very clean and tidy too.

We stopped here on our way home during our holiday after a long day at the beach. I have never bothered to leave a review before but we were so pleased with our meal I felt it was necessary.The food was the best we have tasted in a long time, we had dinner with steak and my partner had lamb and they were both absolutely delicious.Starter and desserts were excellent too.Excellent service the whole way through even though we arrived quite late.Drinks topped up quickly too.Thank you for an excellent meal we will make a detour again whenever we are in Dorset!

An excellent meal reasonably priced. Very good service with friendly and helpful staff especially our waitress, Sasha. We shall certainly return.

Lovely dinner, locally sourced ingredients, lovely atmosphere, lovely professional staff especially Sasha front of house x what’s not to love x

The world’s end has always been one of my partners favourite pubs but when he suggested we go on our week off I was a bit dubious - despite the gorgeous location as a hall and woodhouse the food was always mass produced and not fantastic. When I checked the website and saw it had changed hands I was more intrigued and I could see from the new menu that it might have improved. We were greeted by really friendly young staff and shown to our table quickly. The menu was rightfully more expensive than a chain but 100% reasonable for the quality of the food we (quickly but not so quickly that we could doubt it has been made directly for us) received, you could just tell it was fresh and high quality. From the side salad to the fresh bread from my fave local bakery le petit prince it was all just gorgeous. Every single member of staff was friendly and chatty without being overbearing and it was such a lovely experience. We will definitely be back. Any negative reviews on here clearly don’t appreciate the independent ethics of this place which is something Dorset’s pubs are sorely lacking. Also, the sandwich was MASSIVE.

we went end may was lovely food friendly staff going back soon food staff very friendly got water for our dog offered inside or out covid safe at all times would recommend

Popped in on spur of moment after afternoon cycling. Pub was empty but received a very warm welcome. Wow they have really transformed this pub since our last visit. Gorgeous patio garden area...Nice menu with something for all tastes and size of appetite. Beers and wines offered were great and ours were tasty. The staff are without doubt an asset to this establishment and we will most certainly return (bringing our entire family with us!) Would also add the pub looks beautiful both inside and out.

I’m not normally one for leaving reviews but I was so impressed with the World’s End. It’s a lovely pub on the inside and out, with a cosy interior and a good-sized garden. The beer selection is superb and the service is immaculate. I was having trouble deciding what beer to order so a member of staff brought out a small selection of tasters on a tray for me to try, a very welcome gesture. We didn’t eat on this occasion but the menu looked quite enticing. We’ll certainly be visiting again soon, at least for a drink, and quite possibly for a meal too.

After reading the positive reviews online we were really looking forward to visiting…. And we were not disappointed!The refurbishment is outstanding - to a very high standard, the service was swift and polite despite being a busy lunch service and finally the food was exceptional - great quality pub grub.Recommend!

Wow, what a super meal. Beautifully cooked and presented. This was the best 'pub grub' we have had for a long time. Locally sourced ingredients and freshly cooked. Head and shoulders above the mass produced microwaved food offered at so many of our country pubs.Excellent service and a great soundtrack playing in the background.

Finally tried this place after it's reopening and were pleasant surprised by outstanding food and service. Staff were friendly and attentive. The local food and beers were lovely and would definitely recommend a visit.

Our previous visit was a disappointment but we were assured that a return visit would see mistakes rectified and that was certainly the case. We were personally attended by the exceptionally friendly, professional and helpful Harry who constantly checked all was okay with us. The food was excellent - the lamb dish is highly recommended. Others in the group found the fish and chips and the chicken dishes to be perfectly cooked. There was also a very good choice of ales. There was very good attention to detail and the evening passed in a pleasant atmosphere. A visit to this gem of a gastro-pub is highly recommended.

Impressed by the Covid restriction attention to detail Just had a pint and a fish and chips, but couldn't fault it. Friendly service. Reasonable prices.

Pleased to see this pub has reopened. We had an excellent meal en route home from holiday. The children's menu is v good value and though the menu is now more streamlined, the lamb and the fish and chips were fantastic. Clean plates all round! Lovely service from Ellie. We will return again.

As soon as we arrived, a member of the staff was very friendly (Ellie). She asked us about where we had been (Monkey World) and her approach made for a pleasant dining experience. The weather and great surroundings within the pub garden obviously helped. The food (Ruby Red Burger & Chips) was lovely and the seasoning made it very tasty. The 5 children were provided with activity sheets that kept them occupied prior to a meal they enjoyed. My brother is a vegan and was very satisfied with the choice he made. All in all the experience was a lovely way to finish a great week in Dorset. We will be back.

A perfect setting for our family gathering x 8 in the garden . Enjoyed the varied menu and Delicious pudd. The team were all excellent, so helpful and friendly... In particular Ellie and Rob with fab and engaging service..They identified our 7 year old in our group of adults feel very special... He wanted to take then home, will book again soon. Thankyou.

We booked a table for four people online. On arrival we ordered drinks and selected items from the menu. We were then told that the beef was unavailable so chose lamb. Waitress then told us lamb was off the menu. We finally settled on two chicken meals and two fish and chips. Waitress returned again to tell us that there as no fish and chips available and at that point we walked out.

A 50 minute wait for food with no explanation and brief apology . The fish was over cooked and salsa bland (!) My husbands choice of lamb was better . But overall expensive and disappointing .

Wel, we couldn't have stumbled upon a more perfect pub by chance! We booked online for dinner following a day out in Weymouth and the whole experience was faultless. It is so picturesque & pristine, the inside was spotlessly clean & Covid safe with hand gel, face masks & distanced tables. The food was outstanding and the service impeccable; we can't recommend The World's End highly enough and will definitely be returning if we're in the area again!

Decided to try it following the change of ownership as it had been a favourite of ours. The food was excellent as was the service and even with current COVID measures in place it was a very pleasant atmosphere. The cost was more than under the previous ownership but I have to say worth it.

Beautiful pub, roast was delicious with good quality produce, good portion and service was attentive. Unfortunately we had a table opposite the entrance which was chilly as people came in and out and uncomfortable at times with so much through traffic with those coming in and out and going to the toilet.

We spied this on our way from Exminster to Poultons Park & said we’d stop on the way back for a meal. We stuck to the plan & did so. We were not disappointed. After a very warm greeting at the door we were told there was no room inside but we were showed to a table out side that was under a shed roof......we weren’t the only ones. A bit chilly but we were wrapped up in coats. Service was brilliant & we had a fantastic meal. Highly recommended.

Rubbish weather outside, cold pub inside. Why not light a fire and make a difference - can't be that much effort? Drinks brought to our table and slopped over the floor but she didn't come back and clear it up - think she was a beginner but not our issue. £2 for a packet of crisps - really ??? That's just taking the mickey. We like this place and we have had reasonable food here before. I know times are extremely difficult but please - get a grip.

The staff were lovely and the drink/ food was extremely nice! We really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone!

We popped in on our way to Weymouth. We pass this pub each month we come down but never go in. This time we thought we would. It’s dog friendly so that was a good start. We were greeted by two lovely young ladies. Shown to our table in the “shed”. Our order was taken and we waited for our food. Within 10 minutes it arrived. Omg wot a big sandwich! Two lots of chips and drinks. It was very tasty and very filling. Abbey was a lovely girl. Very chatty and very friendly. Now we have been here we will definitely be coming back. Such a lovely clean and friendly place

What a beautiful pub...We were greeted by huge smile by "sasha" who found us a table. All servers were clearly working hard making sure everyone was being served...the food was amazing ! My partner had chicken and I the beef roast...we both left feeling completely full and both saying "was the best roast ever" ..never tasted roasties like it! Share your secrets chef...was talking to large family on next table and everyone seemed very impressed as were we..so well done 10/10

This was our first visit to another pub other than ours after the 12th april reopening for outside tables only. We were greeted on arrival by the manager, who we recognised from her previous appointment, and shown to an outside table. Though they were pleasantly busy we had a choice of tables. A drinks order was quickly taken. We then realised that we had chosen a table in the shade and asked if it was ok to switch to one in the sun. No problem. Ellie and Sam looked after us with a very nice level of interaction. We had a mixture of ales and soft drinks and a selection of starters, all of which were good. My partner and my son particularly rated the milk stout. The garden at the back has been refurbished and it's very nice, clean and tidy lines. All in all a great visit in very comfortable, covid respecting, environment. Thank you. I'm sure we'll be back soon as my son lives within walking distance!

Under new management and thank goodness! Excellent food and service beautiful outside area - excellent covid precautions - food was top notch - well done new management keep up the good work

This is our second Sunday visit in last couple of weeks, The food is really tasty and good portions. My mum loves their Catch of the Day with minted peas and triple cook chips, and I enjoyed the Rosie Roast Beef today but I have to say the Roast Chicken I had last week will take some beating. As for the service it was very good, all the staff very attentive, kind and cheerful. The set up in the garden is very good, very pretty with plenty of room. Lets hope the weather heats up a bit.❤

Absolutely amazing food, great service and beautiful spot to stop for lunch with my family. Had a great time. The place was spotless!

New management in … such a beautiful inn restaurant. We had a meal in the new garden which is spacious and delightful. The staff are very welcoming and courteous.I had their beef burger and chips which was marvellous a gourmet burger indeed. Wife had lamb rump new pots and veg which she said was the best she had eaten for a long time. The toilets are spotless. We live 30 mins away and will definitely go back regularly. Do not pass it by you will regret it.

Visited this afternoon and was not disappointed by the beautiful roasts on offer. This was by far the best roast I have had in years and will definitely be returning. Our waitress Ellie was faultless and a true asset to this pub. We've met her before in lulworth cove and had a lovely catch up today. So glad she now works at our local, as she had encouraged us to come back! Please pass on my positive feedback and let her know she is a real asset to the team.

Myself and my husband had a roast beef Sunday lunch outside on the patio. Service was quick, staff were friendly and the food was lovely. Couldn’t fault any of it. Will definitely be back and we live 2 minutes away so very pleased the Inn has re-opened again! Looking forward to many more visits!

Revamp looks incredible. Food was delicious, quick and lovely table service. Very good service & polite staff. Couldn’t have been better & we will become regulars now we live closer!

Stopped for a drink in the new garden seating area which is beautiful 🤩 served by the lovely helpful friendly Ellie who couldn’t do enough 😇 will be back to sample the food which looked lovely shortly 🤞

Newly refurbished outside area looks amazing. The food is a step up from your average pub food and prices do reflect this, we couldn’t fault the food it was absolutely delicious. Excellent service from our lovely waitress Zoey who made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely recommend and visit again soon.

Clearly only interested in passing trade which is sad since we have recently moved to the area and thought this place could be a regular haunt. Ordered charcuterie board of sliced meats, olives and focaccia for £16, but mistakenly initially only came with olives and focaccia priced at £4. No problem the waiter apologised and went to get our correct order. Back came the same bread and olives but to our astonishment the £12 of meat consisted of 4 razor thin rings of chorizo, 4 razor thin rings of salami (each about the diameter of a 10p piece) and 4 miserably small slices of dried and tasteless Palma ham. We could have complained but life is too short, we will vote with our feet . Very mean.

Visited on Thursday afternoon, revamp looks amazing garden patio lovely and the food was excellent. We will be back and will tell all our friends how wonderful you are

My partner and I pass this pub on our way to Devon and she always tells me she wants to take me because it is so nice. So today (20.04.21) I took her. We did the little circular walk, which starts and ends at the pub. The pub itself is beautiful, inside and out. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Shout out to Dan (The best barman in the world) and Zoe! And to everyone else there, apologies I didn't catch all your names. The service was very good, the food was lovely (bit more sourdough crostini with the baked Camembert would be a simple but really good touch) and the beer was very nice too! Literally cannot find fault in anything. So thank you all at the World's End in Almer, we will be recommending you to friends and family and will be returning when we can for certain!!! 5 stars!

They have just opened this week so you expect them to be on the ball. Unfortunatly not, we arrived early Friday evening to be offered high priced drinks followed by a good menu but again expensive. We were shown to a table which is outside due to the restrictions only to find no patio heaters, however the outside has been tastefully refurbished. Ordered our food, for them to come back to the table 15 minutes later to say they havent got any steaks left (this is 6:30 on a Friday evening), why this isnt pointed out as you are handed the menu or mention there is a possability of them running low i dont know. When the food arrives it is very nice, but once again the size of the meals are very very small. We planned on making an evening of it and support one of our local pubs. Not for us, which is a shame as there are plenty of pubs around here that not only want you to come back but are also cheaper. Wish them luck in their new venture and hope they take this constructively.

Want to how sorry I am for this wonderful pub closed and so sad that our holiday will not include visiting the worlds end this year.Me and the wife have visited dorset twice in 5 years and have always had lunch or evening meal but sadly will miss the lovely food especially the Sunday roast.Hopefully the owners will be able to open in the near future.Feel sorry for the owners who have worked tirelessly to give the area great entertainment and great food.

This was our favourite local pub so very sad to see if has closed down. This was going to be out first trip out after shielding; feels like an awful lot has changed in the last nearly 5 months inside the house. Thanks to everyone there for some fab evenings out in the past and good luck for the future

This pub, at a junction of two roads on our way to Studland o the Dorset coast is an ideal place for a lunch stop. You can't miss it as the whole mighty long roof was being rethatched to a really high standard. We think it should be finished in a couple of weeks time but it makes the pub look a real picture. It is matched inside by some very friendly and helpful staff - despite the late hour of arrival for lunch. Drinks quickly appeared and the light lunches we ordered were delightful. Small interesting starter size portions which suited us or a much bigger array of dishes from the much fuller menu. Most enjoyable and fairly priced.

This is our second time here in 3 months had a email to try new menu before Christmas Monday night and they had very little on the menu my wife wanted to just leave but after driving back for Cornwall we had to eat al they kept saying was not available and so sorry .The reason for my review is we went out with friends last night and didn’t no were they were taking us We were taken to our table buy a not friendly waitress within 5 mins offered drinks and on return asked if ready to order I struggled with choices as nothing said eat me We got our food quick and as soon as finished asked if want desserts wow quick service as if wanted to get rid of us All staff didn’t look happy it was enough to put customers of maybe that’s why it was so quite for a Friday night was hoping for a better experience the second time

All good with our meals , I had the aubergine curry , might need to re think the cheese to biscuit ratio’s from the desert menu. Thank once again .

Visited the Worlds End for lunch and the whole experience was first class. The pub was warm, cosy and inviting. The menu was extensive and there was a very good specials board. Our food arrived and we were not disappointed, the steak cooked perfectly, the fish pie was first class and the egg and chips cooked to perfection. The chocolate torte was amazing.All in all a very good experience and we will definitely visit again.

We booked a table for lunch on Sunday 26th January, shown to our table by a very professional young man. All the staff were attentive, our food order arrived in good time and was absolutely delicious. The decor is good and very interesting, a roaring log fire welcomed us as we came through the door. All together a delightful experience, which we will be back soon. Full marks all round. Tha Albutt family

Stopped in for lunch as the parking was easy ordered lunch which was £13.95,I had a pie ,mash and vegetables!,the pie was burnt on the outside and cold in the middle,the mash was like a runny purée! The veg was burnt cabbage and bits of ham in it! I felt totally insulted so told the chap behind the bar I wasn’t paying for it but I paid for the coffee and he said that’s fine!,it was like a school canteen with no interest in any of it! Never again.

We called in today on Sunday 26th January, we found it all very clean and comfortable, lovely warm atmosphere, busy with happy and helpful staff. Beer had been kept well, off the menu we chose the mixed platter for two, all very tasty and excellent value!

Such a disappointment to see how this place has deteriorated. It used to be a warm, welcoming place. It now looks old and tired. Food was ok, service well below par and atmosphere was terrible

Me and my husband went in New Year Eve afternoon for a bite before going out celebrating. We had chicken Kiev that was on the specials board and it was gorgeous. Service was friendly and quick and they had a roaring fire going which added to the ambience.

Despite the large sign declaring this to be "Dorset's favourite family pub", our family have to disagree entirely. Being local to the pub, we thought we would pop over with some friends to the World's End this afternoon for a few drinks and nibbles to start off our NYE celebrations, only to be told that all food was off from 4pm and the pub would be closing at 6pm!! The website gives no indication of this change.This is not an isolated incident and has happened to us before. What sort of place is this, seeming to make up the opening hours according to if the Managers feel like opening. Not what we expect from Hall & Woodhouse.I remember when this pub WAS very good, going back 15 years or so. Perhaps, Worlds End, the sign on the road ought to be changed - I reckon almost any other pub in the area could challenge your statement and win.

We stopped for a pub lunch as we were passing on a Tuesday in early December. We were surprised to find the quite extensive dining area almost full which I can only think is a good sign.

We met for lunch on Sunday to exchange presents with some family. It was a two and a half hour drive for us. The menu was small but varied, as most places only do roast on Sundays and we prefer not to have the traditional roast beef etc., it was ideal for us. I wanted to say that I had the best Caesar salad that I have ever had, anywhere be it pub hotel or restaurant. Next time we are travelling that way we will definitely stop there again.

Enjoyed a very warm welcome with our friends. Very attentive and helpful staff. Meal was delicious - I had nut roast - very tasty. My friends had chicken roast and beef roast. A very pleasant time. Thank you

We stopped off at the World's End on Sunday 1st December, after having a long weekend in Weymouth for Christmas shopping. We have frequented this pub before on our journey and have eaten here many times. However, we have never had a roast here. Best roast I have had out at a pub for years, everything was home made, all fresh veg, no frozen items and the Pork just fell apart. Cosy pub, 2 lovely open fires, beautiful scenery, wonderful staff. If you're passing, don't pass it, pop in. You won't be disappointed. Try any food on the specials board, they're all delightful too. :)

We called in here for lunch today driving from Torquay it looked a good place to stop. We were seated immediately and the staff were very friendly, drinks and starters no problem. Then a 20 minute wait for the main course. My husband ordered fish and chips, the batter was rock hard and the small amount of fish inside was dried up and hard, as were the chips.

Food and Flagons in Ye Old Thatched Pubs of Dorset. The World’s End, Almer.DT11 9EW. Always liked this pub, well layed out on the inside with two log fires, lovely in the winter. Staff very helpful and efficient, standard pub food, reasonable priced, so well worth a try.

Went here 4th Nov 19. Traveling through Dorset, needed a break stopped here as it's got a thatched roof and oak beams, a pretty pub. Nice and clean through out, although a bit on the chilly side - needed the heating turned up a bit. no sticky tables or menus. Stopped for a lunch break. Had an open sandwich ( about £8) each containing crayfish, watercress, tomato, spring onion and mayo on a large piece of brown bread with a side order of skin on fries and tea and coffee to drink.

We booked in advance due to the number of us and were advised that the roasts would still be available even at early evening, but the beef had gone.

We found this characterful thatched pub by chance, heading for the coast. What a lucky find; friendly service, excellent well - priced food & cosy vibe. We ate perfect fish & chips, a generous creamy Caesar salad plus good coffees with complimentary fudge. Definitely worth revisiting.

As a family with 3 dogs and grand children, we called in for lunch after a walk.

Came here for an evening meal with my partner for the first time in a long time as we had a child free evening.

Came in for a meal with my partner and was seated, had drinks, starter and meal that was all ok. However very disappointed in the lack of care for customers. No one came to collect our plates or offer drinks after 25 minutes of waiting, we would of had a coffee, drinks or desert but was fed up of waiting so walked up to the bar where we had no apologies or asking if it was ok and paid. Unfortunately we won’t be coming back.

Really cosy pub and dog friendly. Service really REALLY let the entire dining experience down; from the waitress shouting across the table to the waitress forgetting the rest of the tables' plates...watched her start three new tasks before deciding to go ask someone else. No apology. Would return for a drink but definitely not for food.