The Square Compass - Purbeck

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The Square Compass

The Square Compass
4.5 / 5 (2139 reviews)

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Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Glen

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★ 4.5 / 5 from 2139 reviews

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one of these rare sound of a pub tied to its tradition, serves great beer and pasties and that is it. roaring log fire when cold and south with view of the garden with breathtaking view if the sun seems what more they want. View all feedback.

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No drink in a plastic beaker is worth queueing half an hour for. Gave up after 20 mins mostly because people not observing social distancing in the queue or around the table area. Not many tables. Very disappointed especially as we had just...finished a 6 mile walk. Motivated to get the beer, de motivated by the service and atmosphere. Avoid if you are safety concious or averse to plastic. View all feedback.

One of these rare sound of a pub tied to its tradition, serves great beer and pasties and that is it. roaring log fire when cold and south with view of the garden with breathtaking view if the sun seems what more they want.

An atmospheric old pub with a large outdoor seating area with a magnificent view of the coast. yes, you probably need to intimidate for your drink and yes, the pasties are perhaps not heston like, but young ones have for a consistently satisfying overall experience. it doesn't matter whether they went along the coast and earned their drink, or whether they drove there, this is a target audience not to miss. oh, and these homemade zider are a tasty bite. fun.

Probably the best pub in Great Britain. I'd say nostalgic, but no, it's never changed. Go there before it does. Beer and cider and Hardy views. Makes me want to weep for the way we've let our pubs go. Our compass will always guide us...back here ...

glen-m-engineer49
03.08.2024

As Robert mentioned, this place is fantastic. It is considered one of the best pubs in England. They offer pies and pasties, with the pies essentially being cheese and onion pasties. The food is excellent, although one pie may not be enough if you have been hiking, but two would be too much. They have a variety of local ales and a wide selection of house-brewed and other ciders. If you are on the Peninsular Isle of Purbeck, be sure to visit this pub. It is a must-visit destination with a museum showcasing random items that have been excavated or recovered from the area.

lee-p-student7704
03.08.2024

This may be the best pub in Dorset, or even in all of England. They offer a wonderful selection of cider and ale, and their pasties are delicious. If you're looking for a full meal, I recommend heading to Corfe Castle. This pub embodies the traditional charm and atmosphere of what pubs used to be like.

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