The best restaurants in Purbeck South West

Dropped in after a trip to Norden and back. The old carriage is quite spacious, bright and attractive. Lots of outside seating on the platform and the grass bank. They also have a small book stall to raise funds for the railway. Prices are fine and the food and drinks are up to standard, but not as good as the Norden cafe.

Visited today for the first time to eat, only having visited prior to this for the garden centre years ago. Really enjoyed our meals of scampi and chips and quiche and chips. The chips are lovely and chunky, the little chopped salad lovely and crisp and tasty. Scampi very nice too. Had a try of hubbys quiche, which was very tasty too. Good sized cappuccino each too. The staff were really friendly and are a good team, who seemed to enjoy their work. We also used the farm shop for some treats, and the other shops for a new watering can, and a birthday card for our daughter. Will certainly return and hope to visit to do the walk round the grounds. All in all, a good few hours spent.

My husband and I had beef stroganoff which was delicious. Menu was extremely varied and competitively priced. We'll definitely be returning. Great staff and atmosphere. Well done to the new chef and new management.

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.

This has to be the best restaurant in Swanage. There are no end of fish & chips and burger places in Swanage but if you want a high quality meal, home cooked with excellent ingredients and a feeling of ‘class’ then this is the place for you. The food is reasonably priced too and cook by the owner. Book a table to avoid disappointment and the house specialty is the local Purbeck pie. An absolute gem.

Staff had no understanding of allergies and service in general was extremely poor. We walked away before ordering as did those behind us in the queue who overheard the service we received.

Terrible and would not go back. Tables outside were not being wiped down or cleaned between customers and the plastic wicker chairs were all broken and horrible to sit on. All the food came out to find they forgot to put my food order through, so had to sit and wait and by the time it came out my husband and kids has finished. And when it did come out it was the biggest disappointment, DO NOT order the warm chicken and bacon salad with honey mustard dressing, it's basically a bowl or shredded iceberg with some sweetcorn and cherry tomatoes and a bit of onion thrown in and a measly few bits of chicken placed on top, with a pot of mayo in the middle, £14 for this is ridiculous. I must say though as don't like to be too critical on a small business, my husband said the crab burger was lovely. I am all for supporting small businesses but I would never return here.

Absolutely shocking dog feeces all over the garden horrible stench of dog urine up stairs in the bedrooms it's absolutely shocking AVOID AT ALL COSTS NOT WORTH THE MONEY

Great place for lunch or a stop off for a drink and cake... definitely recommend the Dirsrt Draught cider and the Dorset apple cake, warmed with ice cream

The hotel at the Priory Hotel is excellent all round. Lovely room, fabulous food and a high level of service. Really benjoyed vour evening.

We had read about the great breakfast here and it was also recommended for selling kindling and logs which we needed. Great breakfast, friendly café staff. Recommend!

Really tranquil and relaxing place. Lovely cafe just as you go onto the pier.

This pub is set back from the sea front and as a result, feels more for locals than daytrippers and those on holiday. Visited early evening mid week to find who were obviously regular customers sat or stood around the bar making it difficult for anyone else to get served. Choice wise it sells the generic beers such as Fosters and Guinness.

Visited wareham for a week over Christmas and for us this was the best pub there. Great sports showing, great bar staff and very welcoming landlord and locals. Thanks guys, see you again soon. Elisa & Kieran 😊

Have used Romeos for a few years now and can’t recommend the steak wraps enough! Staff always polite and helpful as I often order over the phone and pick-up before fishing. Previously they’ve delivered to me on the pier and I’m sure they still would if I asked. Thanks!