Red Lion Winfrith - Purbeck

We went to the pub mainly for drinks, but ended up having some food while we were there. It was quiz night, which made for a great evening. My husband tried the fish and chips and said they were lovely. I opted for just a portion of chips, so I can't comment much on the main dishes. We also enjoyed a delicious toffee apple crumble, which was a special on the menu that rotates regularly. This was not our first visit as we live in the village. Lizzy, Alan, and all the staff always make everyone feel very welcome. They even make dogs feel welcome with treats and their own beds to relax on during your visit. We love going to the red lion and will definitely be back again.

Had a meal here last night, what a wonderful welcome we received from the host, both us and our dog. The food was excellent and came promptly, lovely burgers and chips. Will visit again and for dog family totally recommend.

This pub looks lovely from the outside and so we expected a really good menu. We were disappointed as it consisted of burgers, hot dogs and very run of the mill food. We both chose the scampi and chips with peas. It was okay but the peas weren’t garden peas and very bland. The service from the waitress was quite good but we had to wait ages for the food. We decided to try a dessert and ordered apple crumble and sticky toffee pudding but after waiting 30 minutes thought we would just give up and leave. We paid at the bar just as the waitress arrived from the kitchen with our desserts but we were so fed up and annoyed, we didn’t bother. The pub wasn’t particularly busy and the menu was easy cooking so couldn’t understand such long waits. Would never return.

Came for a family meal during our recent holiday, there's a decent range of options available, I personally ordered the rump steak cooked rare. The steak was a good colour and very tasty, definitely not overdone, and the chips were good. For where we were staying this was a convenient location and all the food we ordered was very enjoyable, recommended if you're in the area.

Visited this charming establishment following a trip to Durdle Door and was instantly captivated by the warm ambiance and hospitable staff. The pub itself exudes a delightful coziness that makes you feel right at home. As for the cuisine, the portions were so generous that I found no need to eat for the remainder of the day. Though I’m not a local, I would unquestionably return to this remarkable venue if I find myself in the area again. An unequivocal 10/10.