The Bankes Arms Hotel is a 16th century Grade 2 listed Manor House with a bar and a restaurant set in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside in the historic town of Corfe Castle.
We offer a range of local real ales and ciders together with a comprehensive range of international wines, spirits and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including a variety of Tea and Italian ground roast Coffee.
Slow service. Would have been a 4/5 rating for the tasty food and a nice staff member but it took a very long time for our 2 desserts to arrive. We waited longer than we did for our starters or our main dishes and with no Information given to us about what was happening we had to give up and leave.
A quirky little hotel, with very friendly staff and will try there best to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Nice big comfy beds, with warmer rooms and decent bathrooms. Can be a little noisy with the pub under the room we stayed in and the main road running past. That aside we had a fantastic weekend. Thank you.
Really upset today. My partner and I were in Corfe for the Swanage Railway Winter warmer. We visited the pub at 2pm, and made reservations for dinner at 5. The barman even let us choose the table we wanted to dine at. We rang a few minutes past 5pm to say we were delayed by 12 minutes. We arrived and there was another customer sat in our booked seats. We were given another table. Whilst we sat purusing the menu, we were told, that at 5pm, there was no soup left and the chef had been waiting for us before going on a break, we were told starters, mains and dessert ALL had to come together. We were made to feel like a complete inconvenience. As a chef of 25 years, I was really upset at our treatment today at The Bankers Arms. Do better. Never blame the customer for your shortfall.
We've been going here every year for New Year's eve dinner since 2016. It's a cherished family tradition for us. Gorgeous building. Right in the heart of Corfe. Historic, cosy and haunted... so everything we love. Food was tasty with something for all tastes and veggie options. The young waitress who served us was attentive and kind. The barmaid was a different story. Weirdly unfriendly and annoyed when we arrived and ordered drinks. Shame she wasn't enjoying new year because we certainly were! Great beer garden for the summer months right by the steam train line. Dogs welcome.
Traditional and atmospheric pub with rooms. Dog friendly. Sadly, there was no pork belly on my last visit so I had a beef burger instead. Good menu with some regular pub favourites - fish and chips is usually splendid. Limited choice of, but well kept, ales. Beer garden extends the bar down Station Road. Nice place for a drink or bite to eat after a long day walking.
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20