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Where to eat Pub food in West Lulworth: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Pub food in West Lulworth, United Kingdom including Lulworth Cove Inn Restaurant, The Sailor's Return, The Castle Inn, The Black Bear, Ship Inn, Seven Stars Inn, The Countryman Inn, The Blue Crab, Red Lion Winfrith, Red Lion
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10. Red Lion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Traditional English pub
Reviewed By whomewhy
Went in and it was very busy at just before 7.30pm on Saturday 2nd March. We were with our dog and we were told we could not sit anywhere that was carpeted. We noticed that most dogs were under the tables, ours is too big to fit under one!The poor girl working here was completely on her own serving behind the bar and taking orders and taking the food out to everyone - a ridiculous situation, more staff are needed. I felt very sorry for her, far too much to do for one young girl.We both decided to have the lamb shank which was described on the menu as sitting on a bed of mash and greens.We had a 20 minute wait for our food and when it came it had a weird garnish that looked like hay or grass but it was cooked, hard and totally inedible. A garnish is usually a fresh herb or something edible, we've never had anything as awful as this before. We had to take it all off and I noticed there was a lot of it in my dinner as well. Not good.I dug down to find my greens and couldn't find any, that was a big disappointment to me as I love them. I found inside the mash were lots of hard, uncooked spring onions - they were so hard and didn't taste nice at all. My dinner went cold whilst I had to carefully check every mouthful first to make sure there was no hay or spring onion before I put it in my mouth. This was not a relaxing meal as I kept having to pull out bits of hay I found in my mouth, horrible.The lamb shank was tender but it had a funny taste, it didn't taste home made at all, we both felt these had been brought in ready cooked and they were not very good.The young waitress did offer to replace my mash but I said I didn't want to wait for that.The meals cost £12.50 each and we were charged full price, no reduction was made for the fact it wasn't as described and not very nice.Neither of us liked the meal and we had planned, when we were choosing our main course, to also have dessert but decided after the awful meal not to stay for anything else.It was also extremely hot inside and we were not comfortable with that either.Neither of us would ever return here.If you want a really good pub with excellent food, go across the road and down a little unmade road to the Countryman Inn, we went there the next evening for dinner and that was 100% better.
9. Red Lion Winfrith
Overall Ratings
3 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By The D
Staying in the next village we decided to ring the changes and give this pub a try......only one other couple dining (no drinkers) so we were a little concerned!I ordered a steak which was delicious, cooked as I had ordered, medium rare but my husband chose steak and ale pie which was served warmish and with a pancake shaped bit of pastryperched on top, very disappointing.Sadly however we were inundated with flies the whole timelanding on our dinner which was not very pleasant.The young girl behind the bar was very inexperienced and appeared to be on her own the whole evening......I asked forsome french mustard to go with my steak which she hadn't got,all in all not the best dining experience!
8. The Blue Crab
Overall Ratings
3 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Old_Eds
We went as a family as it was our first night at the holiday park associated. I wouldnât bother as the staff donât, not the barman, not the waiting staff and not the cooks who are constantly smoking at the front of the property. Food bland, childrenâs pasta dish microwaved, place dirty.As indicated on earlier reviews it is such a shame that they rest on the laurels of being the only restaurant at the holiday park. If they were any good we would of eaten there for the 3 nights we were staying rather than just the one.
7. The Countryman Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By VR46numberonefan
Unfortunately this historic tavern needs TLC rapidly especially if The owners expect guests to pay a high price for a room and to get them to return. This Inn needs investment, re-organisation and more than just a make-over both inside and out quickly. Some of our observations are: Our room had an odour and was shabby, dust in the window frames, skirting boards etc. The ceiling light shade was broken and had been left on the bed. The shower tray leaked onto the floor. The main bar area had a leak in the ceiling and two buckets catching the drips. The breakfast was generous but lacking taste and presentation. The staff were pleasant enough but it felt like the Inn and the staff are surviving by plodding along until it âbreaksâ.
6. Seven Stars Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By HappyLadyLeybourne
Such an odd set up. Restaurant like being in someoneâs lounge. Conservatory looked like it was about to fall apart. Granted big portions but of poor quality. Should have bailed at the bar but pushed on. Normally Iâd say something rather than just post something but wasnât sure where to start....
5. Ship Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By The D
We called in here without booking as we both felt hungry and Sunday lunch was very appealing. The roasts offered were turkey and pork.......both duly arrived (one of each) together with vegetables and undercooked roast potatoes. Both the turkey and pork looked very similar (same colour and shape!) and tasted the same.My husband ordered bread and butter pudding having asked the waitress if it was crispy and assured that it was.... what arrived was a square of soggy bread, brown on the top and totally revolting......we will not be returning.......wish we had read trip advisor reports before our visit.
4. The Black Bear
Overall Ratings
4 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By poppy463
Lovely friendly pub. Staff couldnt have been more welcoming. Food very good. Freshly cooked and very tasty. Thank you for taking the time to review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your visitMelanie
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3. The Castle Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 671 reviews
The Castle Inn is a traditional Dorset pub close to Lulworth Cove, with a history dating back to the 16th century. Immaculately restored throughout, it is the ideal base for exploring Dorsetâs stunning Jurassic coastline and the beautiful countryside of t
Reviewed By Tim C
Great food. Great Butcombe beer and best of all: really comfy chairs especially after the walk up the hill from the beech. They even let both the dogs in. Really easy to order food with a good range and loads to drink: alcoholic or non alcoholic. We ordered fish butty (big strips of cod in a brioche bun), two lots of bolognaise arancini (balls of rice and meat deep fried) with truffle mayo and Parmesan cheese and a great Cheeseburger with bacon. All where hot and tasty. Very tasty. Well worth a visit.
2. The Sailor's Return
Overall Ratings
4 based on 508 reviews
A traditional thatched English pub in the heart of the Dorset countryside, offering a daily changing smaller menu of locally sourced produce. A wide range of beers and wines to accompany your home cooked meal.
Reviewed By pedrogoestravelling
We found this pub by accident and how happy we were. We were lucky to get a table in the well kept beer garden (note: accessible by steps) and enjoyed some lovely food and local drinks from the well stocked bar, served by very friendly staff. Unfortunately no baby changing but wasnât an issue. We will visit again.
1. Lulworth Cove Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1133 reviews
Reviewed By christophers8888
Booked 1 hr before arrival & after a slow reception @ the entrance all started to fall into place.Efficient show to table & menu choice explained with an immediate drink order taken too !Drinks arrive within minutes , presented well & welcome ?Food choice + specials board more than adequate with both starters & main courses delivering on menu descriptions via timely plate & flavour presentation ; all hot too !.Service level excellent throughout with one particular lady with a team tee shirt saying âask for infoâ on the back carrying the whole experience through.Overall - well worth a visitValue ? - for a pub food operation getting close to the limit of acceptability but atmosphere & quality all round a creditRe-visit ? - yes.
