Enjoyed a lovely family Sunday Roast here last weekend. Fantastic location although access to the 'hidden' beach was closed off.
Parking was a bit of a struggle but found a spot further up the road. It's clearly a very popular location.
After a starter I ordered a beef roast -£17.95. The other option was chicken (which my wife had) or Nut roast. My eldest (8) had the children's beef. There was no price on the menu but I was a little surprised it was £13.95 on payment.
Food was very nice. It's however the most expensive roasts I've ever bought but despite being good, not the best, hence the 4*.
Had a lovely early meal here for 4 & 2 dogs midweek. The quality of food was excellent and the staff super friendly! They even gave our dogs some sausages. A little error with our order was speedily sorted out without issue. Next time we're in the area we will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed here with my partner for 1 night back in January 2022 and it was such a pleasant surprise. I have to be honest, I had lower expectations about staying overnight in a pub, but wow, the room was lovely and super cosy. The staff were very attentive, friendly and accommodating. The food was beautiful and hearty. Great pub and fantastic location. Oh and they’re dog friendly 👌 thank you, and I plan to rebook soon
Wow, the size of those delicious fishcakes and the fish and chips! Superb. Great food, great prices. REALLY friendly staff.
Came with my very elderly father and the young staff couldn't be friendlier and more helpful. The last time my father visited was 74 years ago when it was The Lobster Pot!!!
The Smugglers has plenty of 'wow' factors: the views, the location, the food, the atmosphere, the rooms, the service.
Stayed here three nights and felt it was great value, with incredibly good service (especially from the landlord's partner who went out of her way to see we were happy and being looked after).
The rooms were spacious, well-equipped and comfortable - although we would have liked another chair.
It all felt great value as well as a lot of luxurious touches: it really is worth paying a bit extra for this kind of quality and service.
The food was excellent too.
This is a great example of how a pub should be run.
Took my Mum here for Sunday lunch to celebrate her birthday. Absolutely stunning place. The food was great with quick and friendly service, especially given it was a busy Sunday. The historic building is beautifully preserved and hosts a relaxed but interesting atmosphere. We were blessed with sunny weather on our visit and were treated to gorgeous views around the coastline and across to Weymouth and Portland. One of our party members has mobility issues, however we found no issues gaining access from the car park, down the ramp, to the door. The rough car park is for the pub only but was quite full on our visit. There are coastal paths from the pub and the hidden beach is a short walk, although the footpath down is very steep. I don't know what the accommodation is like but I can highly recommend the restaurant for a quality, relaxing meal.
The service and location were fantastic, a great spot to stop after a lovely coastal walk. Unfortunately, the food we had was a little bit of a let down for the price. The fish cakes were quite good but unfortunately the salad served on the side was going off and soggy, and the burger was disappointing. It won’t stop us coming back for a drink as we felt the staff were very friendly and the service was good in a beautiful setting, but the food could be improved for the prices. Good choice of zero beers though and lovely coffee.
Was very busy but we had booked a table. We were warned it was over an hours wait for food, but it came much quicker than that. The food was good - general pub-type fare. Lovely setting. We are only half an hour away, and can't believe we've never been before! Will definitely go again!
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Absolute hidden gem! The menu wasn’t huge but sometimes the sign of a good kitchen is focusing on a slightly smaller selection of meals and do those well. The pub is perched on top of the cliffs and had such character. We managed to get in for an early tea, the place was busy but that didn’t seem to impact service. Book in advance though to avoid disappointment as they were having to turn people away for food at the tables inside as fully booked but luckily there is covered seating outside too. Whilst turning away customers must be hard for the owners, it’s a great sign of good quality for customers! Good selection of local beer, ale and cider plus national and international brands. Food was good and table staff had that often missed art of being attentive yet not too much. The Smugglers Inn offers fantastic views of sea and surrounding coast line too so would suit walkers looking for a point stop off. If you fancy a good meal or a restorative drink on either a cold night in front of a roaring fire, or a cold beer on a cliff top bar, watching the sun set (or any other reason to visit) then you won’t be disappointed taking a trip to the Smugglers Inn!
We had booked for lunch, and the response at the bar to the fact that we had booked was somewhat ignored, and we were made to feel that it was irrelevant. Staff member could have been more courteous.
The fish and chips were delicious, but the chip portion was very small and we are not big eaters.
The setting is lovely though.
This is probably my 5th visit in 2 years this week, as we usually come here when we are on vacation.
First class all round every time. Great food, great attentive staff, worth every penny! Never let down on anything. I visited with all of my friends for Sunday lunch in may, & they were all as impressed as me. Keep it up!!
The weather wasn't good on our visit so everyone was sitting inside. There is a large garden otherwise. It's a popular location for day trippers and hikers. Excellent food and helpful staff. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. On busy days, parking can be a little tricky.
We were camping nearby and stopped off here for a pint and for food. Really lovely location with lots of outdoor seating. The food was great and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Also like a lot of places around Dorset, it is a dog friendly pub 👌🏻
Just had a lovely night at the Smugglers...B&B was a bargain £100. Breakfast was delicious. Fab meal in the evening and all the staff are really helpful and nice. Fab location with stunning walks. 5 Stars.
Just one of my all-time favourite pubs. With access to a beach, the 13th century pub is snuggled out of the wind. Food is great, and it's a big enough place for you to fit in (loads of outdoor tables too). Just remember to duck inside...
Amazing location, perched on the cliff above a secret cove. This pub is at the end of the cliff top walk from Weymouth and was a real find. On my recent visit we only stopped for drinks. Previously we ate. I had the vegan burger which was very good.
The pub seems to be busy every time we visit.
The secret cove is a bit of a climb down but worth it. The path can be muddy and slippery after rain so wear good shoes.
If you don't fancy the cliff top walk back to Weymouth, you can walk up hill for about 20 minutes and catch the open top Breezer bus for about £2.50 each. You'll be back in Weymouth in 15 minutes.
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