The Horse Groom Winner Of Daily Echo's Dorset Pub Of The Year 2023

Halfway Inn

➤ Norden Wareham, Dorset BH20 5DU, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Pubs • Fish • Beer • Seafood

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"We arrived at the restaurant half an hour early and were promptly seated at our table, which was great. We enjoyed some drinks and conversation before placing our order. We were informed that the kitchen was busy and there would be a slight delay, which we understood given the packed restaurant. However, after an hour passed, we still hadn't received our food while other tables that arrived after us were being served. Just as we were about to inquire about our order, the Head chef realized that it hadn't been placed yet. We decided to cancel our starters and just ordered our mains, as we were quite hungry by then. Fortunately, the food arrived quickly and was beautifully presented and delicious. Dessert was also homemade and delightful. The only disappointment was the lack of apology for the delay and mishap with our order. A simple gesture of apology would have gone a long way in improving our overall experience."

The Quay Inn

➤ Wareham Quay, BH20 4LR, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood

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"we were looking for somewhere to be able to breakfast on our trip to winchester and decided to visit the quay in wareham. the pub is located in a beautiful place next to the river, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was the best breakfast we ever had. we asked the owner where he got his message and black pudding, and as soon as we visited the metzger, we could take home. recommend this device for a visit"

The 29029

➤ Sandford Road, Wareham I-BH20 7DD, United Kingdom

Cafés • Indian • Asiatic • Seafood

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"Awesome food, great and friendly service. A great selection of drinks and an extensive menu for starters, mains and deserts. A good selection between Nepalese and Indian so there is something for everyone. A friendly family atmosphere. If your in the area, it should be visited."

Duke Of Wellington

➤ East Street, Wareham United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Pub • Seafood • British • Vegetarian

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"Yesterday, our club of 16 visited the restaurant, and we all had a wonderful experience. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and the staff was very friendly. The seating area was cozy and inviting. Since we all live in Poole, we’re definitely planning to return. I highly recommend giving this place a try!"

The Italian Kitchen

➤ 37 South Street, BH20 4LR, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Pizza • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood

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"We had the best time here on Saturday lunch. We arrived early to a quiet restaurant and were greeted by super friendly and well informed staff, who made us feel at ease and explained their new ‘small plates’ menu. Our kids were given a nice menu with colouring in and nothing seemed too much to ask for. We decided to let our 4 and 6 year old order from their kids menu and hoped they would try some of our dishes too. The menu really is very appealing, so much so that the 3 adults ended up ordering EVERY dish they had on the menu in the end! I think it was 16 various dishes of meats, fish, veggies and pasta’s. All homemade and with a really modern vibe. Our waitress was soo good at making us feel at ease we had the best time. A few dishes were ordered and came out really fast we were overjoyed at how beautiful they looked, and the flavours we so well balanced and punchy we got really giddy and decided to order all of the other dishes and just share them all out. Have to say each dish was a triumph, my favourite was the pork ‘burnt ends’ with sweet and sour carrots and a mustard sauce, my partners was the pointed cabbage dish with sesame, my mothers the beetroot and goats cheese crispy ball. They all were delicious, and our kids tried loads of new things like a crab pasta and a cheesey focaccia. It seems like they really thought these little dishes out soo well, temperatures, textures, colours, flavours, elegance we’ve not had anything like this outside of London. So, 16 plates in, plus the kids had their main course… we were all full up, felt like we’d been on a culinary adventure. And then we were offered something sweet okay maybe we were just being greedy, maybe we just couldn’t resist not trying more?! The kids had a ‘build your own dessert’ of ice cream and sauces and sprinkles and cake bits looked great but sadly only for kids! We had their ‘sweet things’, kind of like large petit fours. Chocolatey cake balls, salted caramel truffles and tart passion fruit jellies all were amazing! By the time we left, the restaurant was really busy and I can see why we will most certainly be coming again! Thank you!"