Purbeck
Old Granary

Old Granary

The Quay Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LP, BH20 4LR, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Asiatic • Mexican • European • Fast Food


"My husband and I dine here often, but after dining there last night. I don't think we will be back. We had a booking for 7.45pm and we arrived a little early. Our table wasn't ready, so we were moved to another table that was close to the doors to the terrace... it wasn't the warmest of places to sit people, especially when that door was constantly in motion. When we ordered our food, we were told that you had no roasts left... so we ordered the salmon and the duck... after a short while, the waitress told us that the kitchen had also run out of those!! We settled for cheese burger and fish and chips in the end, as this was pretty much our only choice left on the Sunday menu! However, when it arrived, the fish was really greasy, the chips inedible as they looked like they'd been cooked in dirty fat and for far too long, and the burger was really dry. It's a real shame. We don't usually mind paying a bit more as the food there has always been lovely, but we paid £66 for 2 meals, and we didn't eat most of the main. The only good thing about it was the larder plate, which we shared as a starter. I wish I'd taken photos of the food to show how bad it was. We left not long after our food arrived. When I paid for the bill at the bar. I wasn't asked if everything was OK with the food. Otherwise, I might have had this conversation with the staff. My only advice to tourists is to try other places. The Quay Inn does quality food and for a reasonable price. You can always find space to sit and eat or just have a drink. It's the lure of the quay that makes the Granary so busy!"

Beavers

Beavers

14 Institute Road, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian


"We visited the Swanage Railway, and on returning to the Town fancied a small afternoon snack and a cuppa. Beavers Restaurant looked ideal. The first point to make is that as far as we are concerned this is a Cafe, not a Restaurant, despite the...name. My missus selected a ham salad, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I selected a tuna mayonnaise sandwich. I also asked for some onion and tomato on the sandwich. It was perfectly ok, although the bread was the bland sliced wholemeal, the factory stuff that you buy in a supermarket, rather than a bakers. There was no side salad or crisps like many cafes garnish sandwiches with. For drinks a pot of tea and a can of of diet 7 Up were selected. We then asked for the bill. At a smidgen under £20 I took a closer look. £5.95 for the salad, and £1.99 for the tea was fair enough. But £2.75 for a can of diet lemonade that is no more than 40p in a supermarket multi pack. What a rip off. But It got worse. We had been charged £8.95 for the tuna sandwich. I queried this, as it was only £5.95 on the menu. It was confirmed as being correct, as the extras, namely a bit of tomato and a bit of onion were charged at £1.50 each! To be fair, it has to be said that the price of these 'extras ' is shown on the menu, but that does not excuse the sheer greed of this establishment in charging £3 to add a few bits of tomato and onion to a sandwich. I feel fortunate that I didn 't ask for a slice of cheese to be added as well I would probably have had to re mortgage the house!"

Ship Inn

Ship Inn

Dorchester Road, BH20 6EQ, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Grill • British


"During our recent visit to Ship Inn Wool, my partner and I encountered an unfortunate experience that compelled me to share our feedback. To our surprise, an unexpected charge of £4.50 for peppercorn sauce was added to both of our meals. This was not disclosed during the ordering process, nor was it mentioned on the menu. Transparency in pricing is crucial for customer satisfaction, and regrettably, this was lacking on this occasion. I attempted to address this issue with the manager on duty, but my initial efforts were in vain. Despite being told that the manager had visited our table, they remained elusive. This left us feeling even more frustrated. It was disappointing that the manager did not make themselves available to address our concerns during our visit. While we have always appreciated the quality of service and food at Ship Inn, this experience has left us feeling dissatisfied and has raised concerns about pricing transparency. I encourage the management to review their pricing policies and ensure that all additional charges are communicated clearly to customers at the time of ordering. This simple adjustment can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as an opportunity for improvement. We look forward to hearing from Ship Inn regarding this matter. The food we received was of a good standard so thank you to the kitchen staff for providing a good meal."