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.

Excellent food, beautifully cooked and served, no complaints at all. Plus a fantastic spicy Bloody Mary! Views are spectacular. Only negative was the costs to park on top of the ferry to get there, but a minor niggle

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 were on holiday in the area visiting Corfe Castle and were looking for somewhere to have lunch when we stumbled upon this delightful little pub. The pub had a warm friendly atmosphere and were more than happy to welcome us with our dog. The food was excellent and the service was brilliant. If it wasn't for the fact that we were going home I could have quite happily stayed there all day as it was so nice. If you are in the area I recommend that you spend a little time here; like the castle it is worth a visit.

What a great pub and restaurant ate here twice over our break staying close to corfe , the staff are the best food was great and not stupid prices, we had our dog with us and the staff made a lovely fuss of her and put her at ease can’t wait to visit here again best place to eat in corfe .

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.

I tried to order tea and scones at Knoll House restaurant today but there was no one who seemed to want to serve us. We asked at reception after waiting for ages at the bar for someone and was told to ring the bell. We eventually found the bell which was a door bell and not easy to see and after waiting again for an age, no one came. We rung the bell for a second time and stood waiting discussing what we should do when a very harassed waitress arrived carrying a full tray. When I asked if we could order she was unapologetic and unpleasant and told us she was unsure if we could have scones because they had been busy with a table of 22. I asked her to check to see and while standing there still waiting I felt the whole experience was now so awful that I didn’t want to stay and spend my money here. This was supposed to be a special treat for a friend and I that don’t see each other often and instead it felt like we were a massive inconvenience and completely unwelcome. I know staffing is difficult and expensive these days but treating people that have come in wanting to spend there money with you like that is appalling. We decided to leave and as we left we told the member of staff on reception that we were leaving because the waitress was rude and we couldn’t get served and even then no apology was given, no attempt to retain us as customers and seemly no concern that two paying customers were leaving and taking there money elsewhere. We had a lovely visit in a very fine cafe in Swanage and will not return to Knoll House and judging by the truly awful service we had today, no doubt this feedback will be ignored.

Took the family including one very hungry 21 yr old lad for lunch. Everyone had a delicious meal including 2 vegetarian roasts. Very pleased and will return. Fair prices.

We visited 10/11/24. Yes it is expensive due to the beautiful location, & as we have visited many times before it is of no surprise. However, we were surprised to see so many tables available inside & out considering it was a Sunday. I ordered drinks, & the order was accepted by unenthusiastic staff. Having not experienced that before, i was surprised. In addition to that, their own brewed ale was not available. Pumps of their own ale turned round, offering not so local ale which was really concerning, considering they are a brewery. Next concern was a staff member coming out trying to hide her tears. She was clearly upset, & a few minutes later, she was seen to leave the pub. Food was ok...clearly microwaved, but tasty. Easy to do a Yorkshire pudding but not so it appeared as minus the air. Desert was Pecan tart & I am guessing this was not homemade as it was good. Would I recommend here...yes at this moment for drinks. Would I return yes...but if only management take a good hard look of what they offered before, & what is offered now. I do hope they look at the reviews & take stock of what needs to be done. It really is a reality check, as each time we have visited, the service & food standards are clearly in decline. Management..please take stock & listen to those who want to return.