The best restaurants in Castle Purbeck South West

Sadly no longer in business, as it was a favourite of ours, doing g lovely food and coffee, with lovely staff, in a beautiful location. Corfe has lost a major attraction.

just had to pop a review on here for our experiences at Old Harry’s bar. My parents and sister were visiting for the week and we were staying very near to this ‘hidden’ gem. From the very warm welcome, to the smell of pizza and a good G&T (or 2) we spent 2 lovey evenings playing cards, chatting and relaxing. My dad enjoyed his pint. Great ambience, music to listen to but still hold a conversation in the cosy but spacious bar we felt great. Highly recommend. What an asset to Studland village

We found this little tea room by a search, didn't know what it was like...very surprised, lovely scones, quite little place and very warm welcome by the staff. Get some cakes to go too! As they looked so GOOD. What a gem, we don't make a habit of leaving reviews, but we thought we should. The couple from Norfolk😉

Amazing spot and great tasting coffee and polite staff.

Lovely food and good atmosphere.

Such a lovely setting with good service on such a busy time of day. We had a lovely lunch in such a lovely place, we love it here.

The was an afternoon tea birthday celebration but the standard of the food was disappointing. There were only two types of finger sandwiches. The scones had clearly been reheated and were still steaming hot 20 minutes after being served and therefore the clotted cream melted into butter and were very chewy. The staff did offer more scones. The macaroons were of a poor quality - soft and not crispy on the outside. The venue is lovely and the staff polite and helpful but overall the quality of the food for the price was disappointing.

This bakery is amazing! We went back most mornings of our holiday to get bread for breakfast! We highly recommend the crusty rolls, but anything you go for is guaranteed to be great. Over the course of the week we tried the crusty rolls, cottage rolls, bacon/sausage baps, sausage rolls, cinnamon danish, milk choc chip cookie, croissants, etc. Everything was exceptional. (Just be warned that it’s so popular that parking near it is a bit trickier!)

We had high hopes that were sadly not met. Food very average, mainly bought in, pub fare (we had bar menu). There was nothing wrong with the service, but from the laminated menus to decor including the empty cigarette machine (who uses these now?) on the wall, it had an outdated, underinvested feel. Not a place I’d rush to for that special meal. However, the views over Poole harbour were fantastic. I think the tone was set by the guy behind the reception desk rolling his fag. This place could be fantastic, such a shame.

Very friendly & welcoming and a warm, homely atmosphere. Food looked & tasted delicious and was well-priced, also an extensive menu to suit all tastes & all ages. The bartender knew the beers well & was able to recommend one which matched my taste & I enjoyed a perfect pint of bitter! All the staff are very attentive & it’s lovely to see a team that work so well together & always have smiles on their faces! We would recommend the Fox to anyone visiting Corfe, it’s definitely the best lunch venue in the village!

Lovely food, good service, warm atmosphere. We had a lovely evening here, have booked for my 50th birthday as certain we will have a good evening

Went with friends for the flat bread and salad from their garden and it was very good. The view and location on a summer's day is hard to beat, they even had some musicians playing.

Just had a lovely lunch at Corfe Castle tea rooms . We had the chicken ham and cheese croque and a coffee and walnut cake . Both were lovely but more importantly the staff were superb on a busy day . Credit all round for staff and food and as a bonus it’s very dog friendly .

This is the only café situated on the beachfront. They provide excellent coffee and a wide array of drinks. Next to the café, in the same building, there's a shop where you can buy various souvenirs like books, hats, and more. The café boasts a fantastic beach view and also includes restroom facilities.

This has fast become our favourite spot for a morning coffee and cake. Whether we are sea swimming, kayaking or out on the jetskis, Joe’s Cafe is our go to spot! Welcoming staff, prompt service and incredible view. They offer vegan and gluten free options and are very accommodating of dietary requirements. Be sure to check this beach cafe out. They also do a banging paella night 🍲