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The Crows Nest Inn

11 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LE, England
01929-422-651
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Ranked #2 of 27 restaurants in Swanage
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Price range: $8 - $31
Cuisines: British, European
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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familyPMids
birmingham
Reviewer
4 reviews
“Slipped back downhill again”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Gave this place a decent review last summer, food seemed good and atmosphere ok aside from dog poo in pub garden. But went back last week anf couldnt bring ourselves to even have a bag of crisps. Dingy, dirty and crucially the beer was awful. We tried several different ones between the group and all rancid. This place used to... More

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dsammuller
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3 reviews
“Hidden Gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

We were staying at The Grand and were taking a walk into Swanage to find a restaurant, a few yards round the corner and we came across The Crows Nest Inn. I was expecting the usual pub grub but the food we were served was absolutely excellent. The landlord was very welcoming and recommended the warmest table. We both had... More

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fisherman44
Taunton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews
5 helpful votes
“good food lovely roaring fire”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

had a nice meal and live band playing that night which was a bonus, lovely open fire to sit next too, excellent More

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Laetitia32
Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Lovely food, great prices”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Great, innovative and interesting food, competitively priced. Charming hosts, lovely atmosphere. More

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315bob
Bridgnorth, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Nice People”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Made us very welcome, Great Beers At right Price, This review is asking for more information, Hey was only in Swanage for Three days ??????? More

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MoryBournemouth
Bournemouth
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Friendly family run restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011

Thought this place was going to serve pub food but was surprised when we got there that it has quite a restauranty menu. We went with 2 teenagers and an 11 year old so although the menu read lovely it wasn't the best for our fussy kids. I have to say though that the friendly family that ran it were... More

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LizzyLew
Farnham, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Best food eaten in Swanage.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011
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As a regular visitor to Swanage i have often passed this pub and have not gone inside as i have a general rule of thumb that says that anywhere that has fake chalkboards advertising sky sports and a pool table are best avoided at all costs - well call me a snob that was completely wrong! I had read the... More

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EnglandButterfly
england
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Not your average pub food!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

Just returned from a trip to The Crow's Nest with a party of four. Had lunch there which was very good and certainly a step up from the average pub food. Initial greeting from the staff as we entered the restaurant part of the pub was excellent and is an area that is all too often overlooked I feel. The... More

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mgsm1223
Leicester, United Kingdom
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17 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Enjoyable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011

There was a large party of us and this required pre-ordering. No mean task I have to say with people having to cancel at the last moment because of illness and others wanting to come at short notice. The manageress, throughout, was extremely helpful and patient with all of this and extremely accommodating with regards to the menu offered for... More

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BeverleyH-Smith
Dorset
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
10 helpful votes
“Nice little locals bar..”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

Friendly helpful staff and the Sunday roast looked lovely.. More

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11 Ulwell Road
Swanage BH19 1LE
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