Best Pubs in Swanage

Staying in the local area for a week, saw the sign for the countryman and decided to book a table for the carvey on Sunday. We turned up with our dog at 2.45pm and shown to our table. Ideal position in a corner with plenty of room for us and the dog to lay out. We both went for the carvery and I can tell you yhat you won't be disappointed, choice of 3 meats and help yourself to roasties and plenty of vegetables. Only £13.95 for the regular size, there is a small plate for children and a large plate for those with a real big appetite. Didn't have room for a pudding but a good selection at reasonable prices. Definitely going back during the week to try something from the daily menu. Very enjoyable visit.

Lovely food and service, dogs made very welcome. Starter and main courses lovely. We had leek soup, I had the goats cheese pasta. Then a shepherd's pie with veg and I had the steak and ale pie. All very filling and good value.

Incredible Food Incredible service Even sorted my son a birthday brownie in addition to our Xmas dinner! Can we prebook next year already! Please

This was the second year having Christmas lunch at The Ship in Distress. The food was excellent, tasty , nicely presented and hot. Service by staff was very friendly and no shortage of smiles. Excellent Christmas Day lunch and will be booking for 2025.

We had a lovely evening celebrating my birthday in this delightful pub. Thank you ☺️🙏