Best Places and Services in Corfe castle, Dorset (2025)

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National Trust Tea-room

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ, UK

4.3 (196 reviews)
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P: 01929 481332

Cosy establishment outside Corfe Castle. The cream tea was very reasonably priced at £6.55 and consisted of a choice of plain or fruit scone, a hot drink, ready made jam and cream. You have to order at the front desk and the tea took around 7 minutes to arrive. We also ordered a cheese scone which was delicious and I would highly recommend it to combat the sweetness of the jam and fruit scone. Hot and cold sandwiches are also available after 12pm as well as gluten free options. The tea room had a homely vibe with a wood burning fire perfect to quell a brisk winters day. Note that seating is limited so it’s best to arrive early to avoid waiting. Dress code: casual Cost: £ Service: very efficient Ambience: cosy

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous cream tea after a visit to Corfe Castle! Staff even brought a dog water bowl to the table for Maxipoos. Stunning view of the castle as you dine.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Incredibly friendly staff, quick service and cheap prices. The food was lovely and they were holding a donation fundraiser for an all terrain wheelchair which is a great cause. I’d definitely recommend the scones with honey and cream, see picture. A nice place to go to as it’s right next to Corfe castle

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The scones are homemade and just perfect. I’d definitely recommend the scones with marmalade and cream. An amazing place to go to. It’s right next to Corfe castle with beautiful views of the castle.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Corfe Castle - 183m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 37m away
  • Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 47m away
  • Bankes Arms Hotel - 59m away
  • The Fox Inn - 42m away
Corfe Castle Village Bakery

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ, UK

4.2 (185 reviews)

P: 01929 480400

A good bakery is a joy and this is one of the best in Dorset. Despite being in the main tourist village their prices are normal and it's proper traditional cakes and sarnies all the way. You can get a full picnic and take it up to the castle. It's very popular and queues are out the door normally. But the staff are really efficient so you don't wait long. My favourites are the sausage rolls and scones. They definitely deserve all the awards they've won.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Seriously the best bakery in the area. I had chicken and leek pasty, cheese and onion slice, florentine and chocolate/rum ball. The pasty… the best I have ever tasted! I recently visited Cornwall and was excited to try local pasties but honestly… none of the Cornwall pasties reaches anywhere near deliciousness of Corfe Castle Pasties. If you feel like I am wrong, please tell me where they have better and I am happy to go, thy and review. The cheese and onion slice…ulala…rude how good it is. Florentine was lovely and crunchy. Only the rum and chocolate ball was not up to expectations. There is no rum. Maybe you should change name to chocolate ball. It’s disappointing if one expect punchy rum taste and nothing happens. Other than that, this place is definitely worth of visit with empty stomach.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We have been here many times over the years but this year we came a bit earlier and there was no queue which was good for us. We had the large Cornish pasties and they were very nice. Fresh and hot. The vegetarian pasties were not as nice with the wholemeal pastry. They would have been better in my opinion with the traditional pastry. The cakes were delicious. Really fresh and tasty. The prices were reasonable with the large pasty being £4.50 and the cakes around the £1.10 mark. The staff were friendly and it made a nice lunch for us.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The bread is gorgeous, soft fresh and £1.30 for a loaf! Homemade bread roll with generous filling of bacon and sausages. Egg custard tart was amazing, sweet and flavourful and only 90p. Jam tart for 70p and equally delicious. Belgian bun was a little tough but that's okay, still very tasty. Honestly amazing price for what you get. You can't get the same taste and quality at the supermarket, and the price is so low. I had to go back in to get some more. I wish I lived a bit closer. The lady who served me was very lovely too.

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  • Takeout
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Corfe Castle - 204m away
  • Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 47m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 17m away
  • The Fox Inn - 32m away
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 51m away
Halfway Inn Wareham

Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5DU, UK

4.2 (1,294 reviews)
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P: 01929 480402

Chose this place as it was the nearest to where we we staying that was dog friendly and just wanted a reasonable pub meal. My expectations were blown away, the service was great and the food was even better. My wife had the fish and chips which was an excellent sized portion with fresh mushy pees and tartare sauce. I had the burger which was absolutely perfect. Pub Burgers can quite often be disappointing but not here, it was cooked to perfection and full of flavour being char/flame grilled, possibly the best burger I have eaten. Sadly we were too full to sample the dessert menu but will hopefully be back again in the future. Our Labrador isn’t particularly used to dinning out so we were concerned how he’d behave, the owner welcomed us in and even provided a special treat for him. As a result we had a very pleasant relaxing meal. 10/10⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Thank you

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul is a great landlord, friendly and knowledgeable. Menu is varied, and the meal was well cooked and presented. Will not hesitate to return when in the area again.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First time here and oh my God. Couldn't have picked a better pub for food so friendly very welcoming and the food is out of this world. It's also dog friendly so our baby could be next to us as well. Also we ask if we could have a bit of chicken for our dog. And it came on a plate all cut up how amazing perfect place will definitely be coming again 🥰

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The food was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavour, all homemade. Staff very welcoming and could not do enough for you. Deserts we're fantastic especially the choclate mouse which was the best I had ever tasted. Would suggest everyone tries the food here.

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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The Scott Arms

West St, Kingston, Wareham BH20 5LH, UK

4.2 (1,464 reviews)
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P: 01929 480270

Stayed here whilst walking the coast path. There is a long diversion away from the coast to Kingston, so it was in a great location. The pub is clearly very old and the rooms reflect this. Very clean and warm but slightly shabby. I arrived on a Sunday, and they were serving Sunday Roasts, which was excellent - perfect after a long walk. Breakfast was lovely too - quality ingredients and well cooked. All in all, it was a very pleasant stay

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve never been disappointed by The Scott Arms, it’s beautiful in the summer and in the winter the Sunday roast is incredible and great value. Really high quality beef, portion sizes are amazing, a great selection of veg and the Yorkshire pudding …. Delicious!! Already looking forward to my next visit 👍🏻

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Food is very nice, if a bit on the higher end for a country pub. Still they need to pay bills or we lose them. The view of the castle is priceless in good weather, not storm Darragh! Watch out for the service charge.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We found the staff very friendly, the service efficient, and the food well cooked with generous portions. Huge pub with lots of different spaces inside, great range of local beer and cider. Glad we ignored the negative reviews! 🙂

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
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The Fox Inn

8 West St, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5HD, UK

4.4 (569 reviews)
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P: 01929 480449

Lovely pub, a stones throw from Corfe Castle, which serves an excellent quality Sunday lunch until 8pm ... booking advised, it's very popular! You can get a table for anytime in the afternoon to allow you a good day out doing whatever you want first. The meat is bought locally and the gravy was amazing 👏🏻 lovely big garden. Highly recommended

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Had a couple of good value meals here. Very prompt service, though recommended to make reservations for meals as it's a very busy place. The cheese sauce on the cauliflower needed to be cooked out for longer, and the base of the huge batter pudding was slightly doughy, otherwise really good and substantial meals.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Corfe village is a time warp historical wonder, including this quaint cosy village pub. Lovely food, nice staff, perfect name for a fox passing by on his adventure 🦊 Will definitely come back in summer.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely garden with an amazing view of the castle. Service is friendly and quick. We had drinks, chips and other nibbles but have had meals before and the food always tastes delicious and freshly prepared and the prices are very reasonable, especially for the level of quality. A visit here is a must for us when in Corfe.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a special place. It has all of the atmosphere, the charm, the history, the people, the food you are looking for. Magical lower patio. Had a sunset dinner with a lovely view of Corte Castle. You won’t do better.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Corfe Castle - 223m away
  • Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 17m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 49m away
  • Bankes Arms Hotel - 64m away
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 69m away
Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY)

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ, UK

4.4 (860 reviews)

P: 01929 481234

We love it here as it is dog friendly and a wonderful escape from the busy village. The coffee is always great. This time my husband had a cream tea and I had coffee and walnut cake, both were fresh and tasty. The garden is so beautiful and well kept, and the miniature village is adorably quirky. A definite visit if you're in the area.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful little place. We didn't eat here but the setting is wonderful for an afternoon tea. Loved the little walkways through the garden, with things to spot everywhere.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had such a lovely time at the model village and gardens. My first ever model village! It's very impressive. Can't imagine all the work that has gone in to it. You can see the love! Was really good to have it be dog friendly too and they both had a lot of fun too.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We had a lovely day here yesterday. The Castle is part of the National Trust which can be a bit pricey for non-members unless you can find a free pass offer on line. For 2 adults and a child was £30. Under 5's get in for free and unfortunately no senior citizen discount but it was still a jolly day out. The staff were so friendly, and they had set up a teddy bear zip line for the children with a Bravery certificate to be had on exit. We loved exploring the castle grounds. The views and the tranquil sounds of the river were an amazing experience and a perfect place to sit and enjoy our packed lunch (there is a cafe by the entrance). We were also lucky to get a good view of the steam train passing by.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Corfe Castle - 227m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 51m away
  • The Fox Inn - 4m away
  • Bankes Arms Hotel - 66m away
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 70m away
The Greyhound Inn

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ, UK

4.3 (1,229 reviews)
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P: 01929 480205

Great pub with delicious food. Good children’s menu too. Staff were friendly and attentive. We had the fish and chips, burger and ham, egg and chips. All were good portion and very tasty. The chocolate orange dessert was lovely. The lemon dessert was a little smaller but the staff did let us know when ordering.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Today, we had the pleasure of dining at The Greyhound Inn, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming, and we easily found a comfortable spot in the cozy back garden under a pergola. For my meal, I ordered a steak with salad and fries, while my companions chose chicken wings with spicy sauce, salad, and onion rings. We also enjoyed a pint of shandy. The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us more than satisfied. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the sides complemented it wonderfully. My friends were equally pleased with their meals, praising the flavorful wings and the crispy onion rings. The service was another highlight. The waitstaff were incredibly friendly and courteous, making us feel right at home. Their attentive service added to the overall pleasant dining experience. In summary, The Greyhound Inn offers tasty food, generous portions, and excellent service in a charming setting. We highly recommend it and look forward to our next visit.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This was a really good choice for lunchtime. We had travelled to Corfe after visiting Durdle Door beach. This place is much bigger than it first looks. We chose to sit outside as it was such a nice day. It was a very authentic menu but I chose to have a fish burger. It was really yummy so tasty. I thought it worked well. The staff were great considering it was very busy. They didn't miss us away in the corner. Really good choice.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Superb quick friendly service. Seated within 2 mins. And yes it does get busy here but you dint need a booking to get a table. Live music was playing when we had food here which was another welcome addition. A nice cosy feel pub.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

As a party of seven including two children we enjoyed an excellnot meal. The food was great with good-size portions. The service throughout was superb. Everyone present enjoyed their food and drink

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Corfe Castle - 207m away
  • Bankes Arms Hotel - 21m away
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 38m away
  • Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 62m away
  • The Fox Inn - 45m away
The Old Granary

The Quay, Wareham BH20 4LP, UK

4.3 (2,158 reviews)
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P: 01929 552010

I'm in love with this place. It's adorable and cozy. Food amazing ! You need to try 😉 Definitely recommend.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Rather slow service but there were seven of us. Food was good - I had the Hake which was excellent - but the portion sizes could be slightly larger. Would definitely go back another time.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely pub on the river. Lots of covered seating outside overlooking the river. Also plenty of seats inside. Good choice of food and bar snacks. Dogs welcome. Nice friendly atmosphere.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely pub/restaurant set next to the river in Wareham. Good selection of local beers with staff very nice and friendly. Food is plentiful and good quality. Visited out of season, but suspect gets very busy other times, so best to book.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Our experience at the Old Granary left us with mixed emotions and sadly we won't return. this was our third lunch here and we were excited to bring a good friend with us. We are not local to the area and had not vistied on a Saturday before. On our arrival we were surprised to find that the parking area was filled with a market and we had no idea where we could park. We pulled over and our guest popped in to enquire as to where we could find parking. He was met by a frosty unhelpful lady who shrugged and said she didn't know, and by her attitutude she didn't care either. Fortunately when stopping the gentleman also assiting at front of house, some directions to parking were proferred. The first impression for our guest though was not what we had hoped for. Our table was in a loud and busy area, which would have made it impossible for conversation, something to note when making your booking. Fortunately, and a plus on the service experience, we were able to be seated in a quieter area. The Old Granary is an attractively detailed pub and we liked the decor. Issey, our server was fabulous. Great smile, engaging and she rescued the lunch on the whole. Food wise, we had the Larder sharing platter which was well presented and tasty, classic fish and chips, the chicken and bacon pie, and the sirloin. The sirloin was not the best and quite pricey even for steak, and was a bit of a disappointment. After a rainy day the sun evetually broke through the clouds and we wanted to take advantage of the deck area alongside the river for a drink and dessert. As requested duly settled our account and headed outside with our drinks, I popped inside for a menu to be told by front of house that because of the weather no food was being served outside, not even dessert. This was in case the rain returned and we needed to come inside and tables were not available. It was late afternoon, between sittings with many empty tables, and when settling our lunch bill I had stated we wanted to have dessert outside and was told that this would not be a problem. We were a table of 3 an our bill was about £50per person... Overall not very hospitable, and not what we expected from our previous lunches a disappointing end to our afternoon.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 191m away
  • The Priory Hotel - 92m away
  • Quay Inn, Wareham - 46m away
  • Wareham Quay Market - 42m away
  • Priory Church of Lady St Mary - 84m away
Bankes Arms Hotel

23 East St, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5ED, UK

4.3 (612 reviews)

P: 01929 288188

My wife and I have nearly stopped going out as we always leave disappointed, knowing we could have cooked better, tastier food at a fraction of the cost. This restaurant has renewed our faith. It was simply fantastic. We were out for a drive and found this wonderful place by accident. There was a special Sunday roast menu, so we chose from there. I chose the crispy pork belly, it was fork tender and delicious with a strip of the best crackling I have had in ages My wife had the roast beef, which was cooked perfectly. We ordered a side of cauliflower cheese and there was easily enough for two, we also ordered a side of chipolata sausages and there were tons in the bowl We could hardly walk it was so filling. Sorry about the photos, it was so nice I started mine before thinking about taking a picture - Oops

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

From the moment of booking our experience of The Bankes Arms could not have been more positive. They were especially helpful over my young daughter’s multiple dietary requirements & there were a range of options on the menu suitable for her. We all had delicious roasts that were clearly made with top quality ingredients but will definitely come back again as there were numerous other dishes on the menus we would like to have tried! Service was excellent & everything contributed to a really special family day out. Thank you George & all The Bankes Arms team!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a fantastic meal at The Bankers Arms! The BBQ and burgers were cooked to perfection, and the portions were generous. The staff was attentive and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. Great value for money - we can't wait to return!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delightful in every way. Popped in here on the off chance as we had come for Corfe castle illuminations and got the wrong night 🤦‍♀️we were greeted by an absolute angel (May/Mae?) who was clearly rushed off her feet but still had a smile for everyone. Nothing was too much trouble even though we were being annoying and indecisive. We had some lovely food and the atmosphere was delightful, we were so impressed. By the time we were leaving another server had joined May and she was also lovely. We can’t wait to go back and try the roast as it looked delicious. Thank you May and team, you’re brilliant!☺️

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Corfe Castle - 219m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 20m away
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 22m away
  • Mortons Manor - 122m away
  • Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 77m away
T&K Electricals Ltd

Unit 5 Chantry Park, 0UJ, 2 Cowley Rd, Poole BH17 0UJ, UK

4.3 (8 reviews)

P: 01202 661968

Always professional

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Mark S and Rich are both incredibly professional. Mark project managed the process from start to finish and was always there with a timely response whenever a question was posed. Rich conducted the vast majority of the fit out to a very, very high standard. Highly recommend TK. I will be using them in future for any potential needs that may arise.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good company. Quality tradesmen

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  • Poole Recycling Centre - 143m away
  • Carpet Barn and the Bed Store - 138m away
  • South Coast Stone - 78m away
  • Royal Mail Dorset Mail Centre - 255m away
  • Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket - 396m away

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