The West Bay - West Dorset

Outstanding Burger. The best my Husband and I think we have ever tasted. My seafood linguine was a delight because it wasn’t in the standard white wine sauce you get everywhere. Young lady behind the bar was a pleasure to interact with. Completely recommend a visit.

We've eaten here in the past when we go to visit an elderly relative in West Bay. On this occasion, we ate at 6.30 on a Tuesday evening. The pub was moderately busy, but it was a wet and windy night! We both had fish and chips which was okay. Portion size was adequate, but if you're a big, hungry man, it wouldn't necessarily be enough. Fish was quite nice, but chips a little underwhelming in my opinion. What I found extremely annoying was the addition of a 10% service charge automatically applied to the bill. It wasn't even mentioned by the member of staff. I always get it removed. If I want to add a tip, I will decide how much, not the restaurant thank you very much!!! My husband was slightly surprised when I paid the bill as it was. He queried it when we were outside, and I said I had paid the service charge because they had missed of a pint of beer and a large glass of red, so it was reasonable value, and one up to me! We won't return in the future.

We came here for lunch again and the food was good, the ambiance was good and the location was good.

We were looking forward to our meal but unfortunately the food we ordered was a little disappointing. We understand there was a shortage of kitchen staff and they were doing their best to cope with the food orders but it was average at best I'm afraid. On a positive note, the staff were lovely and polite but could probably use an extra pair of hands. Also the lighting was incredibly bright. It would be.much nicer if they could be dimmed. I don't think we'll be going back any time soon, which is a shame as we're local and like to support our pubs and restaurants.

We have eaten here before and enjoyed it by sadly not this time. Fish with the fish and chips was small and poor quality. Mushy was were squashed green peas. The Caesar saad was also a disappoinment. If did not expect to pay a full lager price for a lager shandy when more than had was Lemonade and the co!ivory 10% service charge was a surprise. It probably season the !end but I prefer to choose. We will not return.