The best restaurants in Castle Purbeck South West

We had a takeaway and part of the order was missing. We had driven all the way home and then realised the missing item. We called the restaurant to tell them and there was no apology. We then had to drive all the way back to the restaurant to pick up the forgotten item and they never apologised.

Total rip-off. Two scallops - total one mouthful each and 2 drinks. £26 Shall not go again and won’t recommend to anyone. I and friends visit the area many times a year and thought we’d give it a go. Never ever again thank you. Sat outside on a picnic table.

Lovely friendly pub, staff are always helpful and welcoming, the food is good and they offer a range of entertainment over the weekend and regular quiz nights etc during the week.

We booked for a family dinner for my husband’s birthday. The food was absolutely lovely and the staff are lovely! One couple made a point of complaining about the food, stating that the husband has been a chef for four years…my husband told the bar staff that he has been a head chef for 42 years and had no complaints whatsoever, even stating that the food at The Fox is the best in Corfe Castle and we’ve been visiting for 30 years.

After a friendly reception by both staff and locals we were able to enjoy the best Sunday lunch we have had for a while and, maybe, ever had. Well cooked, plentiful and good value are all you can ask for and both of our meals provided all of these criteria. We were in Corfe for a weeks holiday and called in for a cheeky pint on the way home most evenings. Drinks to suit everyone's taste, but for me the Palmer 200 was the winner. Breakfast before we began our journey home was also good value and set us up for the day. Overall, give them a visit as we are sure you will not be disappointed.

Mother’s Day menu was amazing and good value. Property has lots of character, amazing location. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Some of our diners were over 44minutes late due to ferry traffic and nothing was too much trouble for them. Large restaurant and good acoustics so you don’t feel too crowded or have to shout to be heard.

Poor quality food. Chips were overcooked and not very tasty. I tasted haddock which was ok. Fish cake was completely tasteless no fish in it just potato covered in batter. I’m at loss how restaurants can serve such poor quality food and think they can get away with it.

A lovely characterful pub, spectacular location on the hillside with views of Corfe Castle from the beer garden and the breakfast room. Was expecting a small standard room and was pleasantly surprised when we were shown to our ‘room’ which consisted of a bedroom, seperate wc and bathroom AND a sitting room with a couch and dining table. It was cosy and warm and welcoming- could not have asked for more.

What has happened to this once cracking pub!? Have been coming here for years …one of my favourite places ever. ..but it has gone badly downhill. The pub was not busy when we popped in for a pint of lager and a bowl of chips. Two pints, two really small bowls of barely warm chip cost £25.50!, What the actual?!. The chips were not even freshly cooked and had obviously been reheated.Shocking ….the chips were £6.40 A BOWL and were presented without any condiments at all. We were sitting in the garden but told we had to get our own condiments from the bar. Lager was tasteless. Honestly don’t wast your money ..a really costly and disappointing experience. Sadly I won’t be going back….