nice bar adjoining the hotel which is run by the owners of both, locals use the bar and they are very

bar food was excellent and extremely reasonably priced and the breakfast was delicious

the room the bar the location and friendly staff

good welcome at the hotel bar

no facilities for bar snacks, but pubs nearby did so not much walking.

only down side was the bar and restaurant not being open other then that it was a very lovely stay and would definitely be

inhouse bar not open during our stay

bar and breakfast were reasonably priced and pleasant

on booking saying that the bar and evening meals was not available

no parking although it stated it had free parking available. bar was not open.

excellent food and reasonable bar prices

bar staff fabulous , especially doing bingo and karaoke

bar staff amazing

there was a bar & food

bedroom and the best night's sleep i'd had in a while whilst breakfast in the basement bar next door was excellent

far from the victoria clock tower such amazing staff and so much going on entertainment and the bar and (smoke house restaurant) amazing spa attached and wow so much more you can book rooms so (+)were so friendly, clean, cosy rooms, affordable, location was perfect, the restaurant and bar and breakfast also all (+) entertainment was great fun especially the karaoke it was nice to chill in the bar area there are lots of board games to choose for kids to play with (+)lovely family room with a great bar and games facility (-)great bar with games. we already had dinner plans but the restaurant looked great too. (+) hotel bar was also lovely

we booked the kareoke rooms which is three main reason we booked this hotel but the wifi kept dropping out so we only managed to sing one song

filthy hotel staff where swearing massive dog in bar area scared the kids

no telephone, wifi was really poor

wifi kept cutting out would definitely need better one

wish the bar stayed open a bit longer....

the bar staff were great!

gentleman behind the bar welcomed me in, and quickly showed me the way around and how to get the pub below from the room

it is a room with a shared bathroom with a bar downstairs and a lovely breakfast

the bar downstairs is well run and the breakfast was very good

great owners, lovely room, great location, free parking.

owners, attention to detail, smart tv, good wifi connection, comfortable beds, great breakfast selection, good value for money

close to the beach with safe private parking

issue was that the wifi wasn t working for me, but it s not that big of a deal, so i didn t feel the need to

great location, free parking, comfortable and clean.

nice welcoming, nice and clean room, amazing staff, great room service, lovely bar service and good breakfast

the bar in reception was a welcoming addition

enjoyed stay good view and comfortable room great nights sleep very friendly staff nice little bar and lounge area to relax right opposite sea great location would stay

the bar downstairs was lovely and you could always ask for recommendations from the staff, nothing was

needs bar stools!

keeping staff do an excellant job, friendly helpful staff, spacious bar lounge, will defantly stay again on a return trip to

the food price in the bar and restaurant paying to the pool even if your staying on the hotel

comfortable, good facilities pool bar , close to the city centre .

hotel bar was quiet but a great local pub just 5 minute walk up the road for the evening

the dining room for evening meals looked bland no extras ate in bar as felt more

the honesty bar was a lovely touch, we could help ourselves to what we wanted and enjoy a drink in the garden

bar and beautiful sun terrace

there s even a bar with an honesty box so you can help yourself to a drink whenever you want

there is also a bar and a terrace to sit on

this we were all made to feel so welcome by maxine the landlady, she even allowed them to use the bar facilities she was simply the best, we all just hit it off and we had such a laugh throughout

at evening we asked gentleman from the bar area about the shower, although he was very helpful and came and adjusted the shower for us and

we enjoy the drinks bar so

enjoyed our stay at the royal oak, our room was very clean and comfortable, special thanks to the bar manager jenny doing a great job, also thankyou to sandy and kath locals that helped us with

served locals first at the bar before people waiting.

passage way to room from the bar was deadly when wet. huge h&s slippage risk.

atmosphere in bar was extremely friendly

the bar was nice and lively for a village location

was clean staff were friendly breakfast was good good choice of ales and lagers in bar food was good location nice 10 minutes away from weymouth sea

sometime the bar could get abit load

we had time to sit and have a drink in the bar and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful

and breakfast excellent the bar and outside area spotless with a lot of attention to detail

beautiful decor, love the bar ship layout, some road noise but didn't bother us, easy to find car park

good food/ beer garden / busy little bar / friendly staff / breakfast

bar noise but quiet after leaving time and road quieter then too

such a convenient spot and the bar has an old world charm, dog friendly too.

mpler food) would have been a real asset,

that's fine for one night, but a more informal bar style evening option

menu would have been good to have a bar snack/light bites menu alongside the a la carte for those who have had food out or afternoon

breakfast / bar service / room comfort / good shower / location / decor

no bar area

slightly loud at night even when the bar has been closed

the bar was spacious and the room was cool

inn is great,location amazing,staff and bar staff and the boss all really nice polite and helpful

excellent staff with a great atmosphere in the bar and excellent restaurant food

the staff are very welcoming and friendly with great service at the bar and for meals

dining area was lovely and the bar area very cozy

special thanks to tracey who was behind the bar and made us feel at home straight away, enjoyed our chat at the end of the evening

bar had good selection of beer and both our evening meal and breakfast were

entire inn was lovely, from dining to the bar and the room

if wi-fi was needed it was better to either connect via the restaurant or bar area

the noise from the bar downstairs, as my room was over the bar

great choice at the bar and parking felt very safe

prices at the bar were very reasonable and again john very entertaining

nice bar and eating area, breakfast was exceptional quality with an excellent range to choose from,

the young man serving the bar and in the restaurant both for dinner and breakfast (he is currently a unit student studying

rooms are in a small courtyard opposite the bar area

loved the breakfast and having a beer in the bar before dinner in the evening

location perfect for a family gathering and staff restaurant and bar were fabulous

is large, independent and close to bar and restaurant areas

and restaurant in the bar lovely place to

our room was quiet and comfortable, on the first floor with no noise from the bar on a busy saturday night

quiet at night - though a bar somewhere down below

the staff were excellent, the food in the bar was very good and such value for money.

we had the room above the main bar on a weekend so could hear the music and fun below from the room but that was expected

went well but unfortunately we could not hear any noise from the bar downstairs

loved the place , bar staff could be happier

the reading material in the snug part of the bar was very interesting

we also had dinner downstairs in the bar and that was delicious too

the bar is downstairs and you're able to take all food and drink back to the room if you so wish

the decor was fabulous and set in a beautiful square with a bar full of spirit

the hotel is beautiful, cosy bar area and the restaurant decor as well as the room decor is superb

room was spotless and the bar was the best place we found to drink in dorchester

the bar was lovely for cocktails and the breakfast was very nice

there was also a minibar with a range of goodies, some of which were included in the room rate

lovely bathroom with large shower, staff were all friendly and informative about the refurb, bar has a great range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, food was delicious, good breakfast

restaurant and bar area well laid out

comfortable, staff super friendly, breakfast big portions, dog friendly, can get drink from the bar to the room, outdoor quiet, lots of car parking

food in the bar took abit of time to get to table staff seemed to be a bit overwhelmed but over all nice

even stayed up late for us in the bar so we could finish our card game

we went down to the bar for a drink and something to eat and were again met by smiling staff

is small and that adds to the good stay in my view, the draw back is that it has rooms, a small bar and restaurant, but that was fine by me, the food was superb too, including the excellent

nice bar and lovely places to sit in the evening to enjoy a

some furniture was a little tired. the bar area was small and not particularly welcoming.

lovely snug bar with the fire lit for pre-dinner drinks

really liked the bar that is great for a late night chat and decent drinks / cocktail options

the bar and restaurant were excellent just to top things off

way to make you welcome despite being really busy, great food, amazing accommodation, lovely bar and dining areas, and fantastically dog-friendly

didn t meet them but the food quality was

dining room and bar area were very cozy and warm

the female member of staff behind the bar and serving breakfast was a star

difficult to find out if the bar was serving food on the website.

over a busy weekend, which we of course didn’t complain about ud83dude09 hotel has a small cozy bar and restaurant which we certainly made the most of

cellar bar served draft and bottled beer, and variety of wines and spirits

the hotel has bar and restaurant

breakfast options and bar food were of superior quality - every meal was very delicious and generous, and monkfish paella

bar area was excellent. staff in bar very good. no sign of landlord even though i had problems

great location, beautiful bar and restaurant. very nice food

up at 5 was told bar shutting so be quick putting stuff in room if wanting a quick drink after driving 5hours to get

a well stocked bar and super outdoor seating area was much appreciated after long walks in the stunning dorset

tendency to turn the coffee machine behind the bar off about 9.30 pm .

the bar area was inviting and had a relaxed feel to it

had a perfect steak in the bar area of the hotel in the evening and too much breakfast in the morning

the bar was pleasant

good choice for breakfast and meals in the bar are excellent. very friendly staff.

caroline who checked us in and ran the bar was very helpful

the fun in the bar with the locals

very friendly staff, ate in the bar and the food was very good

bed was two mattresses, no towels or soap on arrival, noise in the bar after 1100hrs

food was excellent and the bar had a very homely feel about it

clean and tidy room and bar /dining area

cooked breakfast & two meals we had in the bar restaurant tasty & good value spacious clean room and friendly

nice bar and a wonderful breakfast

clean very comfy bed bar food excellent very good value

m, although a range of bar food was on offer in the evening

the clubhouse bar was a bit tired and dated

during my stay, decorators were painting the exterior and for some reason set up their coffee bar on the table outside our window

great location and pleasant bar area.

bar and restaurant were lovely and our room was separate and quiet in the stable block

the re stocking of the tea tray in the room missing a couple of items, we told the bar staff and it was replenished when we returned after our walk

the bar was excellent with a very good selction of wine and spirits

rooms excellent for price bar and staff helpful and friendly

richard behind the bar on saturday afternoon was a perfect

drinks in the bar were most welcome

country pub, comfy room, excellent food, awesome breakfast and matt behind bar was very friendly

he bar had a good choice of drinks including cask ales

the bar lady was nice, but i could feel things were a little awkward, given she had the job of telling

good choice of bar food

ever i am down that way it s the only place i would stay and such a friendly atmosphere in the bar as well i truly wish her every success outstanding

didn t know we had booked room were told no food available from bar on a monday if we had known this wouldn t have booked had to go elsewhere to eat only this

but the bar staff went out of their way to find us a takeaway that delivered and let us eat it in the

the hotel bar is as little dated but the bedrooms have been nicely furnished and had a huge bathroom

unfortunately the bar area was closed whilst we were there for maintenance works but sarah was very kind to offer us

out of season, bar closed early

accommodation bar and restaurant

the west bay hotel did look a little tired in the bar area and garden could do with some tlc

bar can be really busy during the late afternoon as all the day visitors have a drink before

bar has great atmosphere and food is excellent value and plentiful

room was lovely; even being above the bar there was only a gentle 'hubbub' in the evenings, which didn't go on late and was actually

service in the bar was well managed and the evening meal and breakfast were first

drinks in the bar also over priced, over £11 for 2 drinks

bar was expensive and carpets etc are a bit outdated

next day when me n my went out for the day to weymouth, we got bk i walked to the bar to ask for a bucket of ice this time is was a lady she was very rude n gave me a small bucket

the bar was well presented and the breakfast in the morning was delicious with full english and

limited bar in relation to bitter and real ale! doombar is a lovely pint!

the staff are always friendly, rooms are high quality and the options of the restaurant or bar food give a wide range of culinary delights

everything was very nice . room,restaurant, outside bar . breakfast very good.

breakfast was excellent. quirky cellar bar serving amazing cocktails

friendly staff, interesting artefacts, an honesty bar indoors, a beautiful garden bar, plus a grassy area near the river

vegan option on the bar menu, however i did mention that i was vegan on checking in and they made me a beautiful vegan

rooms very comfy and then a little lounge / bar area with games

the line up of real ales in the bar is always tip-top

great location, clean and tidy. great bar with friendly staff and a lovely breakfast.

good bar area

, and a great cocktail bar

room was fantastic, they had a great selection of breakfast available and the bar itself was also very lovely, as were all of the staff

there wasn’t really a comfy lounge to sit in, only the bar or the restaurant

the bull was just a pleasure to stay in , bar was great , restaurant served a varied menu for breakfast and delicious evening meal on the

bar was a surprise gem, very nice decor, enthusiastic staff

were fantastic, a really good team jack was amazing, front of house, bar and restaurant, wherever we were and needed attention jack was there extremely hard working and

no problem now, and inside it’s chic, yet traditional with excellent bar facilities in and out, a pleasant restaurant and ‘pub’ seating plus outside bar

barman kept the bar open for extra time so that we could buy our drinks and snacks before it closed

great spa facilities and a decent pizza in the bar area for dinner

food was great, only had the bar menu, but we'll worth it

staff very friendly good bar service lovely and clean

i travel with my dog i missed being allowe in the bar area and public spaces , it was ok to eat on my room with him for 1 night but i would not stay

room very comfortable and breakfast excellent. great atmosphere in the bar area

lovely inn with well stocked bar and, great food

the bar area always had a nice atmosphere and most importantly every member of staff was friendly and

dinner in the restaurant was delicious, there was live music in the bar and great selection of food for breakfast

dinner and outdoor bar service excellent

meals in the evening could be a bar meal which was substantial or a three course meal in the restaurant

bar and bar snacks a little on the pricey side for tea and soft drinks, but a lovely hotel and

waiting & bar staff extremely friendly & professional

great breakfasts and bar meals were excellent too

all the meals from breakfast to dinner and bar menu were also excellent

lots of thoughtful touches, such as blazing log burners in the bar and breakfast room and a range of teas and coffees in the bedroom

comfy bed the boutique attention to detail amazing, bar fantastic - cozy

great style, cozy bar restaurant

bar fun

the food was excellent whether from the bar or in the restaurant

would have been better if the bar had have been stocked with cask or keg ales.

comfortable bar area and lovely restaurant with great food which is value for money

i also found the bar prices very reasonable for this day and age

although it was near the bar and faced a side street, the room was quiet

bar was not stocked with any draught beer or cider, and most times we went to the bar there were

cosy bar and light and airy restaurant

the bar area had the atmosphere of a funeral parlour

a complementar drink in the bar or a bottle of wine would have sorted it

drinks in the bar early one evening were also a bit of a letdown

the bar was not in a very good location and we never saw it open

the bar and restaurant were closed on the monday and we were only advised of this on saturday, one day

the kitchen had technically closed and they let us take our drinks to our room when 10pm lockdown bar curfew hit

as they travelled with dogs the bonus was that they were allowed into the bar area in the

) who served us with an awesome breakfast everyday, he was fun, friendly and helpful in rooms, bar and restaurant areas

the snug bar was very cosy and we were made to feel very welcome by the locals

one small bit of criticism would be that some soft background music in the spa, restaurant and bar would be good so you feel it’s to quiet to talk privately to one another

the cosy little bar area was perfect and the little extras with our coffees were an unexpected treat

we ate at the pub in the village in the evening, which via a door out of the bar was a 2 min walk and food exceptional as well

the character of the bar and restaurant areas, and of course the food was

dinner from the terrace menu in the whiskey bar (so we could eat with our dog with us) was delicious and good value

small but v cosy room. quaint building and fabulous dining room. the public bar is charming.

there was a wedding reception on so we didn t get to spend time in the main bar but did really enjoy the grounds

superb staff, from our initial reception check in, bar and waiting service and through to breakfast

tting in the garden with a gin , the lounge was

everything this is a professionaly run hotel in every area. fab food bar and bedrooms

was great but because of the covid situation we couldn't use the bar so can't comment on what that is like

is a bar in the restaurant but it's really only there to serve the restaurant; so if you fancy an

the location, sweet little room with wet room en suite, restaurant bar and breakfast all on site

was some fan or cooler noise from the bar fridge, that bothered me for a while when i went to bed, but the landlord has noted this and is

no bar at this hotel

the whole decor was beautiful bar area was comfy and bar staff were very helpful and friendly breakfast was great and plenty of

could do with a mini bar in room

need a barman/woman who needs to know how to run a bar as we were unable to get drinks requested as did

from receptionist to breakfast waiters, bar staff and cleaning team

nice bar for a drink before dinner

was a monday night and the bar was quite busy early in the evening

evening meal in bar was lovely

was comfortable and everything worked (well, actually the first fan didn't but the lady in the bar found me another without fuss)

comfortable and clean accommodation with a shower and bar fridge, as well as coffee and tea making facilities in the room and wifi

noise of bar fridge

and outdoor pools were great, on site food and bar excellent, live music a bonus

friendly & helpful staff at reception as well as the restaurant & bar area

didn't use the restaurant or bar facilities but all looked good

booze and the bar well equipped and well priced, entertainment on the saturday evening topped it off

food at the tow bar is basic but well prepared and

maybe a better selection of bar snacks.

man in a grey hoody passes through the bar every evening instructing patrons to ‘drink up’ before 11pm

we stayed for breakfasts and dinner on a few nights and the restaurant and bar are both really lovely places to sit and eat, with great food

drink selection behind the bar was exceptional and staff were very helpful and friendly

there were ample staff do service for a meal in the bar was brilliant as well as top quality food and drink

clean comfortable rooms, warm and cosy lounge/snug, welcoming bar and restaurant, good menu, game and fish specials

bar staff and owners very friendly

friendly staff and bar regulars

the look of the property, nice outside sitting area, lovely bar and very comfortable lounge

our meal in the bar downstairs was very nice

other facilities available ie bar and lounge however perhaps due to lack of guests were always empty

hosts, great breakfast and food and drink in restaurant and bar very reasonably priced

the bar and the snug were nice rooms to be in

we ate in the bar area rather than the restaurant - food was very good

welcome with tea and home-made cake, excellent dinner, good bar and comfortable room

the restaurant and bar offered good food and beautiful views of the harbor

be nice especially as there is a fridge in the room too, however i asked for a little milk at the bar and they were happy to provide it

lovely staff, nice bar downstairs too

7) with bar leaner type seats at the window to sit and look out to the fantastic view of the ocean

very friendly and great to have access to bar in busy period as were guests

buffet bar really good and again very varied

room was delightful, bar area was also great

dinner in the bar was delicious with enormous portions

place to stay, great location, friendly, helpful staff,really nice bar area

all staff were very attentive from the bar and serving staff, especially lourdes, to cleaning staff and nothing was too much trouble

by the period edwardian look they gave to the room, it totally suited the big room, the retro bar and chandelier,huge mirror, and couch/table overlooking the old high street just gave this b

the kitchen for the bar was closed for renovations, but there were many places to eat close by that the owner and staff

the bus into town stops right across the street from the bar and the bus out of town is just down the road

cute little bar with complimentary prosecco

friendly innkeeper, nice atmosphere, room had a minibar and bar stand. very cool room!

breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice

fab breakfast

breakfast was nice too

cooked hot meal in the evening, kat who looked after the bar so well and a happy landlady, plus nice

), so unexpected from a hotel but the bar and restaurant alone are worth a visit to this lovely place, will 100% be back and recommend,

great atmosphere in the bar in the evening

tasty bar food and cooked breakfast. very friendly and helpful bar staff. comfortable bed.

music could have been just slightly louder in the bar but otherwise superb.

i had dinner which was very good. also had drinks in the bar and enjoyed the beer garden

well stocked bar comfortable beds

the breakfast was great and good value for money, great that the bar also stocked local ciders

from hotel room very good breakfast lovely garden overlooking fantastic sea view scenery nice bar (restaurant was shut as

bar open all day

location , fanatic staff , lovely friendly bar lady who was very helpful ,nothing was too much trouble

no disturbance from the bar so very good

the room is literally 8 stairs away from the bar and the staff are so friendly and helpful

a little noisy from the bar downstairs, but that is to be expected

extraordinarily loud dj set in the bar on sunday evening gave us pause when we arrived, but it was barely audible in our room and

good breakfast options, good bar prices, plenty of space to sit and enjoy a drink

staff, bar area, gardens, room size

hotel is lovely, staff are great, food was fantastic and the bar prices aren t over the top.

the hotel bar and restaurant area were both excellent

loved the hotel but need to manage noise from the bar with bedroom in the main part of the house

have been nice to have a few more comfortable chairs in bar to sit on

that there is a good restaurant (the pizzas were excellent and so was the fish and chips) and a bar on the hotel was very convenient for me

excellent taste in music on the evening bar shift: bob dylan & miles davis

bar and dining, lovely country inn, comfortable room with thoughtful amenities, very enjoyable

i do like a small bar of soap!

nice hotel excellent staff good food nice bar parking nice evening atmosphere perfect ud83dude0a

hich was no hardship ) thanking you sandra for all your help

bar was good

was delicious, atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was amazing, staff were really friendly

bar area was lovely

a very nice hotel with great big rooms, nice bar , beer garden, restaurant and very tasty food

very relaxed now and the bar menu fab no more takeaway's

the hotel also had a car park and a well stocked bar downstairs

bar and restaurant is spacious and the rooms are beautiful

stay, wonderful staff, friendly, went out of their way to help, great bar, breakfast was spot on, decor in the bar and breakfast room is a plus for music fans

had a nice bar and bar food staff were very friendly and helpful

staff , room, breakfast and locals very friendly in the bar within the hotel x perfect

the bright young things behind the bar were infectiously jolly

requested soup, which was on menu in bedroom, but not on bar menu

the lovely little bar had music on the friday evening and the locals are so

the bar was only open from 5 till 9

i have stayed twice before and on every occasion the bar staff have not been as customer friendly as they might but the people showing me to my room and

it would be better if in the evening that smaller meals or bar snacks would be available as well as full blown meals

and the one guy behind the bar just wouldn t let it go

why not available when they are advertised, we were told in a rather offhand manner over the bar that

got put in bar with children and dog for evening meal

there is a lovely bar and breakfast was very good

character and nicely furnished large room with bar available for guests to relax and eat their evening take a way or sandwich etc

wonderful hosts. lovely comfortable room. great breakfast. loved the lounge and bar areas.

a very well stocked bar with a wide range of gins and whiskys

enjoyed the social bar area, excellent all round

the rooms were mega comfortable, breakfast had ample choice, the bar had some fantastic choices, dinner was superb, there's ample parking and the area where your

wee bar and restaurant adjacent to rooms

we are non smokers it was a bit annoying that the outside tables for smokers from the bar etc were immediately outside of our accommodation window

, bed comy you felt welcome at the hotel an extensive menu , food well presented and hot, bar great and seating excellent

restaurant and bar were great

good bar and great staff

& helpfull , the accommodation was lovely , clean & comfortable although i did not use the bar facilities myself , it looked very nice & seems the food is very

staff, food, bar and locals made it feel like home

healthy meal of fresh fish and chips cooked to perfection with a lovely side salad, we ate in the bar area as we were a group of four with our pets after a show in exeter

nice bar for a quiet drink