The Holme Bush Inn - Purbeck

Landed by there by serendipity; I was out of luck that fay: the pub is plain dirty and the food is horrible. I am more than ok to pay 13.95 for a burger, but when the food feels like the £1 deal you get from IKEA, this is a rip off. Soggy bread, not even toasted in the pan, Aldi mayonnaise (I saw the 5l tin in the kitchen), faded salad and burnt low quality frozen burger. There you go. The next table (6 people) ordered fish and chips and carbonara, and they were looking at each other when the food arrived. Side note, they also have a campsite: 20£ for a single person tent. No showers, and the only toilet you can use is the pub's, which was full of Pisa and shot on the floor.

I really loved this pub. On a holiday weekend in the area, we called in for Sunday lunch after a long walk. The service was really friendly, but also very respectful. All five of us ordered the roast beef Sunday lunch. Nothing fancy, just really good, high quality British food. Very generous proportions, everything you could wish for in a Sunday lunch. And good value too. Very difficult to fault. Well done!

Very poor service and food was not as you would expect compared to other pubs of the same price. Will not return

I have passed this public house on numerous occasions, so decided to take my mother for an early evening meal on a Friday. Although there was a limited menu, there was enough variety to satisfy most people. I booked a table and as met by a friendly member of staff who showed us to the table. Ordering was by table service, which was prompted and courteous. I had Hunter's Chicken, whereas my mother has a starter (prawn cocktail with marie rose drizzle) as she has a small appetite. The food was served promtly and was delicious. The staff were very attentive and made sure that everything to our satisfaction. Payment was made att the bar, and there were two very satisfied customers.

What a little gem. Popped in for a quick pint with the family. Nice, spacious garden out the back. Stayed much longer than expected as there was a great live band (Vagabonds) playing. Barbecue was tasty and well priced. Very friendly staff. good range of beers. Will be coming back for sure.