12 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We often visit Swanage and have been to this pub many times for drinks but this was our first time for food. The staff were very friendly and..."
Paul Morrow
"Lovely pub, went for Swanage folk festival and was welcomed by the staff. Friendly, efficient and hard working. All friendly and helpful even with..."
Jackie Cox
"Very good roast dinner, friendly staff, good welcoming locals. All in all, a great..."
David Johnson
"A pub located on the high street in Swanage.
There is parking at the rear but with limited spaces.
A typical local traditional looking pub with..."
A G
"Nice old character pub,sort of pub by day restaurant later 2 bars .recommend Friday steak night £31.50 2steaks and a bottle..."
John Harvey duke of bermondsey
"Here for a blues festival, and they were very accommodating, despite not having a reservation. Lovely..."
Simon Ballard
"We stopped on a hot afternoon for lunch and a cold drink. The staff were friendly, the food was good and the beer garden was..."
vicky sochor
"Great little pub, free Wi-Fi and parking, the food was lovely and service was great. Friendly staff and great..."
jenice welch
"Nice old pub in the centre of Swanage. Nice outside seating area out the back. Very good selection of..."
Karen Mitton
"Excellent food, drink and staff. A good old fashioned pub with very good food and staff who go above and..."
"We came especially as my coeliac daughter has been craving good fish and chips, the best bubbly batter and so much choice for her on the menu. All..."
Lisa Grover
"Thanks for a lovely meal last night, amazing gluten free menu, lovely staff and the open mic was fab too! Will be back and recommending to friends..."
Penny Payne
"Fabulous food - two nights in a row. Thank you to everyone. Front of house brilliant and food amazing. If you’re in Swanage it’s THE place to..."
Sheila Allies
"Great food on 2 holiday nights this week even though fully booked space to be had in the garden recommend to..."
Phil Stevenson
"They really looked after 15 of us . All the meals came out at the same time! Everyone enjoyed their meal! Service was very attentive but the food was..."
Ian Vatcher
"5☆...Great food and service. Such a nice touch that Eric the chef/owner comes out to chat to you...Thank you for making our night..."
Lorraine Abbott
"Delicious food, excellent service and warm friendly atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend but book to avoid..."
Julia McShane
"Staff are polite, efficient and friendly. The menu is extensive and well priced. Good selection of beers and deserves a visit if you like good food...."
Tony Sullivan
"Food is outstanding � so pleased my Friend booked us a table ( at first I did wonder why she picked a pub for dinner�)
But now I understand the..."
Frances Spartan Smith
"Great food and atmosphere and lovely staff. Very popular so best to..."
Anne Knill
"Great food , great service very welcoming but book in advance to avoid disappointment. Generous..."
Helen Futers
"Lovely food! The lamb was beautiful. Death by Chocolate - does what it says on the..."
Tom Brewer
"Solid food, nice garden, czech beer --->..."
Vítek Valina
"Visited friends in Swanage over the weekend. Great company and weather . Visited the Black Swan for Sunday lunch. Great food, only spoilt by..."
Paul Young
"We had an excellent dinner in the garden. Staff were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, especially the "specials" on the boards. Great..."
Melvyn Ede
"Amazing haven with a lovely atmosphere and garden area. Food was brilliant and generous portions. Can not fault this place at all. Chef/owner..."
Mel Young
"Amazing food with great service! This old pub looks amazing inside. The toilets were a little cold as you had to go outside to get to them and there..."
Canuk Travels
"Eaten here before. I loved the specials trying something different and I had the Jamaican spiced monkfish 10/10. Ended with the Make your Own Sundae...."
Mark Girling
"Visiting friends and booked table. Didn't realise live music. Food was great but was spoilt by way too much gravy!! We asked for it to be separate..."
Paul Young
"Lovely little find, me and a mate came down in the evening after work to walk a bit of the Jurassic coast tomorrow and found this place to eat.
The..."
Pub Reviewer-UK
"Excellent food! The chef seems French and the quality and stuff size of the portions is superb. The service was excellent, great atmosphere, drinks..."
Fernando Martin
"The pub doesn't look like much from the outside but please give it a go if you are in Swanage.
Food, service and value were all excellent, we had..."
Daniel Pocklington
"Easily the best food in Swanage 👌
High quality locally sourced food with the specials menu changing constantly..
Wonderful service in a fantastic..."
"Chilled Red in Swanage is an absolute gem of a restaurant. The staff here are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food is out-of-this-world..."
Kayleigh Vincent
"A little bit of an enigma due to limited online presence. However, I do encourage you to pursue (several others do judging by the busy dining room)...."
Nicholas Beaver
"Me and my fiancé tried to get in to this restaurant last year (april) with no luck of anyone answering the phone and the restaurant looking closed..."
Rachies Fancies
"Another fantastic dining experience last night - spoilt for choice with the menu but, after scrumptious starters, we plumped for the daily specials..."
Jane Hamilton
"Absolutely delicious food, a very warm welcome and excellent service. We spent a week in Swanage and Chilled Red was by far our favourite restaurant...."
Julie Bradley
"Great food, friendly staff. The only minor issue was a lack of character or ambiance in the decor. A few colourful pictures or paintings would..."
Roger
"Lovely small reasonably priced restaurant with excellent service and delicious fresh seafood.
We had the specials, a fresh lobster and a fresh fish..."
Oliver Black
"Fantastic meal. Best we have had in Swanage! Every course tasted delicious and was presented beautifully - and generous portions too! I could have..."
Sarah Forde
"Fresh, delicious, local produce cooked to perfection by Andy and beautifully served by Kirsty and her team. THE best place to eat in Swanage..."
Gail Green
"Best of luck to the owners - i think it is a family run business. Decoré is simple, starters are adequate, mains are great and price is..."
Tandoori Pork with Mint Sour Cream Dip Chops Salad
Crab
Sunday roast
Linguine
Brownie
Cod
Puddings
Roast Dinner
Roast Beef
Burger
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Lamb
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Cash Only
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Television
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"was made very welcome great atmosphere lovely beer garden although being Scottish am a wee bit lobster today fun pub and would recommend it to anyone..."
James Watson
"Food lovely and a good pint. We had steaks and they were cooked from scratch and just how we asked. The banoffee waffle dessert was gorgeous. Made to..."
Linda Brierley
"Great friendly place, good food and beer away from the madness of the..."
Colin Fowle
"Was recommended by the lady in Amber Bay Swanage. We both had a meal from the specials board (pork stroganoff & braised venison) just to say that it..."
Treve Sanders
"Great food, freshly prepared. Great service and..."
Samantha Hazelwood
"Great local pub, made to feel very welcome on a recent holiday to Swanage, best pint i had anywhere and the food smelt and looked amazing even though..."
Ashley Berrill
"So a lovely friendly warm welcoming pub, absolutely fantastic..."
Hayley Clayton
"Great atmosphere and food, very good..."
Anne Therese Cromwell
"Lovely friendly historical pub -one of the oldest in Swanage and only one with a thatched roof. Nice beer garden with a covered area and good..."
angel damour
"For ages I have looked at this pub and thought I must visit. One cold windy Sunday was meant to be walking up to the nature reserve and beyond, but..."
Jon Baker
"Great little pub with large garden. The beer garden would benefit from some plants and new seating but would like to wish the new landlord best..."
Janet Plant
"Lovely old English pub with lots of charm and. A great atmosphere and made welcome by the locals lovely beer garden also pool darts and to end the..."
Vance Smith
"Fabulous little pub with a nice garden, great food, beer and service. The fact they do so much to support local live music and the Swanage Blues..."
Dubbel Xposure
"So good we came back 2 days later for another meal. The food was great and well priced and the beer was the best I have had in Swanage. Very friendly..."
Al Mackcracken
"What a great find. Friendly welcoming staff who went above and beyond to ensure our evening was most enjoyable. Food was well priced and very..."
Paul Meades
"Very friendly and charming. We managed to get some stone baked pizza from another onsite business. Lovely little garden to eat, drink and relax..."
Michelle Ingham
"Great staff, so welcoming.
There Special Burger is a burger to enjoy. Every bite was different, every mouthful was delicious...."
Joseph Mitchell
"Service was amazing. Very welcoming and great pub. Drinks well..."
Lia Foray
"Lovely pub great atmosphere landlord and lady made us feel very welcome amazing food especially for a sunday roast massive beer garden dog friendly..."
Ken Chant
"Really enjoyable lovely pub!
Will be returning..."
Jenny Holmes
"This could be a good pub if supported more by locals. Good selection of real..."
Lord Baring
"Nice cosy pub had fish chips and peas and it was very nice and filling, chips were nice and chunky 😋 very..."
Donna Barnes
"Nice pub, good beers and very polite people. There is a great beer garden, a snooker table and live music time by time. Food (limited) is available..."
HePe Con
"We found this place towards the end of our stay in Swanage and its the nicest and friendliest place - the couple who run the place are lovely, the..."
Alison Moore
"Straightforward, really friendly, usual hearty pub food. A warm welcome on a very rainy..."
"It was lovely to pop in for a really good cup of coffee and a pastry.. having seen the full menu, am now planning a breakfast visit. Might have to..."
Belinda Irvine
"Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere. We are vegan and thrilled that we are so well catered for here. We shall be back many times, would highly..."
Katherine Mount
"We are visiting Swanage for a couple of days and were so very lucky to find this fabulous restaurant. We both had 3 courses which is unusual for us..."
Ruth Kinns
"Superb meal, perfectly cooked steak and fab dessert. Good service..."
Jenny 'Johnston' Godfrey
"Delicious food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. I will definitely come..."
Isabel Broad
"Lovely food and a great atmosphere. A great evening. Thank..."
Sally Clark
"Lovely Full English, lovely coffee, lovely people..."
Dawn Wells
"This is a amazing restaurant and I highly recommend it. You need to book ahead especially if coming to Swanage on holiday. I had the belly of Pork..."
Susan Veale
"Truly exceptional bistro in its class.
Fairly minimal modern decor. Interesting menu. Excellent cooking with lots of subtle flavours.
Attentive..."
Michael
"We have been to Bliss several times and we love it! We have always enjoyed our meal there so we decided to use Bliss as our wedding caterer and we..."
Sarah Lane
"I have eaten here many times and often make a special trip from Dorchester as the ingredients are all local and the dishes are just delicious! My..."
Em Fri3ndship
"Lovely atmosphere and colour palette. The staff were friendly. There was a bit of a wait for the food because it was incredibly popular. However, it..."
Jeanne Lejeune
"Great experience, as soon as we walked in the staff were really helpful and friendly. The restaurant had a beautiful aesthetic and super comfy..."
georgie kaye
"Lovely little find! On holiday with two friends. Dinner here was a highlight. The steak was cooked to perfection and the chocolate fondant was spot..."
Kel 7
"Top Notch. Excellent food, fabulous.
Staff were brilliant.
A perfect evening.
Many thanks.
Five stars all the way.
Best food I've had in a long..."
Melanie Chamberlain
"My sister and I took our mother for her eightieth birthday and we had a wonderful experience. The food was fabulous and the staff were friendly and..."
Sharon Conway
"At their open evening I ate divine lemon-oil-flavoured pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil morsels! I actually crave these now as they were..."
Quiche of the Day with Beetroot Onion and Tomato Pomegranate Seeds
Sunday roast
Fish
Salad
Puddings
Pork
Crab
Cake
Lasagna
Olives
Soup
Cappuccino
Potato Salad
Trout
Veggie Breakfast
Eggs Royale
Venison
Beer
Ale
Sausage
Full english breakfast
Pulled Beef
Sandwiches
Roast Dinner
Cider
Steak Skewers
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Roast Potatoes
Vegetable Quiche
Coleslaw
Roast Beef
Toasts
British
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Fantastic Dining Experience - Great Food, Service, and Atmosphere!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful restaurant, and I cannot..."
Hamed zeidabadinejad
"Well what can we say other than scrummy! It has taken a year to finally get to eat at the restaurant and expectations were very high. We were not..."
Paul Holloway
"This place was a joy, from the super friendly staff to the amazing food. Highly recommend the Sunday BBQ dishes which were delicious, the own sourced..."
Jennie Chan
"You must eat here but book table to avoid disappointment!.
Fantastic Sunday roast lunch with extremely generous portions of meat + lots of veg..."
Amanda Walker
"We love to holiday in Swanage and also experience the traditional restaurants/pubs BUT found this place and was smitten! Charcuterie that you can..."
Sharon Rose Goulty
"Love this place. Made a beeline for lunch there today as staying in the area. It was great, as always. Good wine, delicious food and super fun..."
Linda Amey
"OMG! Amazing experience of Food, atmosphere and hospitality. Food was phenomenal and absolutely delicious, wide range of sides for each dish. Highly..."
Saba
"Only 50m from the theatre, so planned a meal beforehand here. What a lovely choice. Our meals and starters were terrific and didn't take long to come..."
Jim Pettitt
"We decided to celebrate our 30th anniversary here whilst on a weeks stay in Swanage and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend this lovely..."
MALCOLM HARRIS
"Delicious food, great service despite being busy, good value for money, highly recommend if you want something different than greasy fish and..."
Lamb with Roasted Mediterranean Veg and Roasted New Potatoes in Paprika
Chicken Burger with Brie
Bass
Medium Done Steak
Burger
Look at the Brie
Lamb
Fish & chips
Lamb Rump with New Potatoes
Fish
Sunday roast
Pork
Ginger Beer
Sit down
Pub
Gastropub
British
Full Bar
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic place, had 3 x rib-eye steaks, all requested to be cooked differently & all came out cooked to perfection! Gorgeous homemade brownies for..."
Cathy Pandele
"Such a charming little pub. We came across this place on our first night in Swanage. The staff were immediately friendly and made us feel welcomed...."
Bilge Mustafa
"It’s my birthday so out on a pub crawl in Swanage so lots of pub reviews to follow . So nice pub, modern inside great attitude, nice beer and fair..."
Scott Packman
"Recently had dinner in the anchor during our stay in swanage, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. The menu was varied, with vegan..."
david r.
"Chefs kiss!!!
The food is absolutely amazing. Unfortunate that we had to wait an hour as only one chef working due to circumstances. we were offered..."
Sarah Smith
"Whilst visiting Swanage called into The Anchor. What a lovely pub. The food was exceptional. Share the Nachos - but wished I’d had my own as they..."
Sharon Grant
"Absolutely fantastic worth every mouthful. My steak was cooked to perfection. Fantastic menu brilliant chef. The staff are fantastic. TC is..."
Marina Marshall
"Eaten here a couple of times recently and both times the food has been excellent, the service very good and the overall experience very enjoyable.
I..."
Jon Baker
"This was our first visit to Swanage and to the Anchor Inn.
Firstly - Swanage is lovely, beautiful beach and coastal walks. We stumbled across The..."
Julie W
"Swange gets so busy at the weekends, but the staff were amazing despite being rushed off their feet. They squeezed us in and the food was lovely. So..."
Jan Griffiths
"A very nice pub with great beer and food. Had a giant party come in and take up a large table and yet the staff were able to handle everyone easy...."
Michael Austin
"Centering on food more now and not the pub it was, but good beer and..."
Ian hudson
"Lovely meal sea bass delicious, mussels highly recommended. John very helpful and welcoming. Friendly and busy pub. Highly..."
jacqui naish
"Unfortunately was closed Monday and Tuesday else we probably would have eaten there before. Staff were welcoming and service was good. Really enjoyed..."
Barry True
"Nice little pub with a friendly welcome. Nice menu , no pics of food , demolished too quickly but very well cooked and generous..."
tess childs
"Great service, great tunes. Tasty food. Thank..."
Andrew Pollard
"Staff were friendly, dinner was exceptionally good for the price.
Kudos to the chef..."
"A delicious bakery with so many options to choose from - It was hard to pick just one! We got the chocolate plait twist and a cherry & almond..."
Mia Paffey
"Food delicious. We had to wait 20 minutes for the Cornish Pasty to come out of the oven, but it was definitely worth it. You can't visit Swanage..."
Alan Doak
"Great tasting pasties, amazing coffee and friendly staff. Everything freshly baked. Our pasties came straight out of the oven after a 5min..."
Sue Crossland
"Giving it a try. The bakery selling French delicacy. They really are from France. Top..."
STEVE G
"Had popped into swanage with visiting family we wanted a bite to eat. Really glad we picked the Cornish bakery. Probably the best pasty I’ve had...."
Andy Broadfield
"excellent iced latte and cinnamon bun, lovely flavour and very..."
alette ganyushin
"Excellent speedy service from William on the counter who also offered a range of milk options for our coffee. A great addition to the swanage..."
Jenny Heath
"I woke up yesterday craving a proper cornish pasty so planned a walk to The Cornish Bakery in Swanage, after checking that they were open with a..."
Coreen McMeeken
"Well, who doesn't love a Cornish Pasty? They have some great flavours. And it's fun being able to choose both savoury and sweet options if you really..."
Chris Greenhough
"Great place! Good coffee, friendly staff and clean facilities. Vegan options available - the raspberry croissant is delicious and the cauliflower..."
"Well this is truly a GRAND hotel. It has been updated to a very high standard. Stunning tropical rain shower, wonderful crisp linen & great tea &..."
david Howe
"Perfect location, wonderful views. A very welcoming and helpful staff. Spotlessly clean rooms. Super food at both dinner and breakfast. TIP: Book..."
Helen L
"Friendly, welcoming Hotel. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Worth paying for a room with sea view as this is stunning.
This hotel has a small gym..."
Lynn Joy
"What a smashing place. Wonderful gardens and view of the bay.
Spent an idyllic couple of hours here with the family for a sunny afternoon cheeky..."
Lesley Coombes
"I asked for an upgrade to a sea view because of my limited budget as a teacher, and they kindly gave me a room with a view at no extra cost. What a..."
Kevin Jenkins
"The perfect venue for a seaside wedding. Nestled on a clifftop on the Purbeck coastline this is the perfect place to enjoy an English seaside..."
Nathan Eames | Libra Photographic
"This review is NOT based on a residential stay, but rather on use of the bar and it's gardens overlooking stunning Swanage bay & the small but..."
Amanda Walker
"I wish I remember the name of the senior gentleman on reception to praise him directly, but what a gent! Nothing was too much and really personable...."
Thomas Bailey
"We went for tea on a very wet afternoon.
The tea was delicious and service friendly. We had to ask for a second pot of tea, but it was no problem.
We..."
Clare Griffiths
"Amazing hotel, with such a goregous view. I stayed here for 1 night with my daughter this week and wow it was amazing. Reception staff are so..."
Hannah Lewis
"This hotel deserves to be called “Grand” . It is very old fashioned, high ceilings, polished wood, fancy glass windows, the works.
The rooms are..."
Claudia Mellenthin
"My husband and I stayed in this lovely hotel for two nights and just wished we could have stayed longer!
The room was perfect, with a sea view that..."
Marie Joly
"We stayed in an upgraded room with a sea view which was excellent. Breakfast was fantastic with self service for the continental bit and cooked being..."
Teresa Wakeling
"20min walk to the village. Rooms were well maintained- incredible views. Very pleased with my..."
Jan Griffiths
"We booked this hotel so we could spend the weekend in Swanage. I wasn't particularly interested in this hotel but booked it anyway because it was all..."
Splodge of Creamnbwith Some Alcohol and Then a Dollop of More Cream
Pesto
Cheesecake
Penne
Fish
Puddings
Pork
Cake
Steak
Salami
Prawns
Sea Bass
Prawn cocktail
Insalata Caprese
Prawn Cocktail
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Veal
Mussel
Seafood Pizza
Tiramisu
Café
Pizza
Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"We found out the hard way that in Swanage you have to book places for dinner. After trying many places to no avail, we walked into La Trattoria and..."
Daisy Evans
"We called in during our visit to Swanage. We were very pleased to get seated as we thought it may be too late to find food anywhere. The staff were..."
Eve Hutchinson
"We've been before a few years ago when we were last in Swanage. It was a beautiful sunny warm evening and they'd opened the folding doors so that the..."
Mary Anne Harding
"Lovely gem of a place. The best Italian meal we have ever had. Beautiful food, great..."
Louise Smith
"Just had a great meal with a group of seven ... Friendly staff, great food, nothing too much trouble ... One of our favourite places to..."
David Brown
"We managed to get a table after walking in, the staff were very accommodating. The service was first rate, and the food was very good. When we visit..."
Mick Corner
"Walked in by chance,we got seated by luck what a good choice ,had olives & garlic bread to start with, followed by the chicken meals ,very nice ,then..."
Robert Hall
"Food was amazing, it came very quickly. Lovely atmosphere, and the waiters were so friendly and welcoming. One of the best restaurants I have ever..."
James King ➊
"We visited here on a Saturday night and had pre booked which I would recommend as it's not very big inside and they were having to turn people..."
Villan Chris
"A busy and popular restaurant we were lucky to find a spot. We Originally booked in to a near by pub but they let us down.
So we were very happy to..."
Gegs Thomas
"A good pizza place. Have been eating here for years and find it to be a reliably good pizza in a nice atmosphere. A range of other good dishes too..."
Nicky Addrison
"My boyfriend and I had dinner there last night, it was the only place in town that served food other than subway, we went inside, and as soon as we..."
Irene Hervas
"What a find, this was our first visit. An excellent Italian restaurant, superb food and service. Thank you for finding us a table after the mixup..."
Barry Jones
"Picked up two pizzas for takeaway.
Staff were friendly and the service was very quick. The pizzas were hot, fresh and very..."
"It is a really lovely pub with a welcome feeling to it. It is dog friendly too which is really important to us. After reading some of the reviews,..."
Jayne Jones
"Nice enough pub, nothing wrong with the food but it doesn't stand out particularly, had an issue with the kids burger as it looked.... Interesting..."
Kian Griffin
"Popped in for dinner and was very happy we did, staff were friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. I had the big chilli cheese hotdog & my..."
G.
"Amazing food! Came with a group of 15 so had ordered ahead. It came in good time and was absolutely delicious. Good large portions and nice friendly..."
Phil Rhodes
"It was a wonderful dinner, I have with my family. 2nd night in Swanage, we found this restaurant. Very warm, welcome pub and restaurant. Very cosy..."
Indira Janvidaya
"We had party of 7 . The food was fantastic. Highly recommend the superfood salad. But all meals were amazing. Friendly staff . Great atmosphere. Made..."
cathy Goldsmith
"Delicious food, great location, friendly staff and reasonable price for quality food. Definitely will be going back, advisable to prebook in school..."
marie lawrence
"Two of us enjoyed a meal and drinks here 2 nights in a row. Great food, friendly and efficient staff. Service excellent! Overall, well worth a visit...."
Amanda Baskerville
"We had a great stay. The service was friendly and the food was really..."
Saskia Dorsch
"We didn't eat on the day we visited. I asked manager if we could bring dogs in. You can buy need to sit at the back. Which was fine. Good selection..."
Carl Westwood
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