The Crows Nest Inn, Swanage

Rating summary

Food

Service
Value

Average prices

US$6 - US$21

Cuisine

Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Restaurant features

Television, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer

Good for

Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Kids

Open Hours

Sunday

12:00 - 22:00

Monday

15:00 - 22:00

Tuesday

15:00 - 22:00

Wednesday

15:00 - 22:00

Thursday

15:00 - 22:00

Friday

12:00 - 01:00

Saturday

12:00 - 01:00

Location and Contact Information

Address: 11 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LE, England
Location: Europe > United Kingdom (UK) > England > Dorset > Isle of Purbeck > Swanage
Phone Number: +44 1929 422651
E-mail

Description

The Crows Nest Inn is a family run pub located inn Swanage, in the heart of Dorset. The pub serves a full selection of draught beers, wines and spirits for your enjoyment along with a lovely range of soft drinks for those drivers and non-drinkers. The pubs fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff make The Crows Nest Inn a pub everyone wants to spend the day. Situated on the premises is a large beer garden and a children's play area, parents can have a refreshing drink during the warm summer months while the children play. Disabled access and friendly staff are on hand throughout the pubs premises, making this pub easily accessible for all. To keep everyone amused there is a retro 1980's gaming table on the premises. The Crows Nest Inn boasts a carefully selected menu using the freshest, locally sourced food around! Freshly prepared traditional classics and modern favourites are served to perfection every day. All special occasions such as Birthdays, Christenings and Weddings can be catered for in the pubs restaurants area, which can accommodate up to 50 guests at any one time. So whether it's a quiet drink or a lively night out The Crows Nest Inn is the place to be.

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DorsetJayne

Dorset

3617

Reviewed 2 days ago

Bountiful food

We were recently staying at a hotel nearby and so I booked a table at The Crows Nest. Having lived in Swanage in the past I didn't imagine booking would be necessary, but this venue has now become a popular place - and rightly so!!...More

Thank DorsetJayne

Hi Jayne, Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your time at The Crows Nest. In the last 9 months since taking over we have put our heart & soul into bringing back what the The Crows Nest is all about......and...More

debrahough2n

Essex, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Friendly local pub.

We arrived just after 8.30 as kitchen was about to shut but they took our orde and we enjoyed scampi and chips and a game of pool. All very niceMore

Thank debrahough2n

Hi debra, Thank you for your kind review. That was good timing for the kitchen & the Scampi, we have just revived that on the menu. I am glad you enjoyed your time at The Crows Nest Inn & i hope you pop in to...More

Lyn W

4625

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Decent food at reasonable prices

We popped in here on the off chance last Friday evening as we were staying very nearby for the weekend. The staff were very welcoming and fitted us in even though they were very busy. The food is good quality and inexpensive. Another added bonus...More

Thank Lyn W

Hi Lyn, Thank you for your kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your time at The Crows Nest. We try so hard to source a wine range for all occasions & to marry up with our food menu.....after a lot of hard work...More

dsferguson

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Spring break

Great pub friendly staff my wife rated the Sunday lunch as possibly the best she has ever had can’t wait to go back in the summerMore

Thank dsferguson

Hi, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your Crows Nest experience. We don't like to blow our own trumpet regarding to our Sunday Lunch......but it is good isn't it :-) & we look forward to welcoming you...More

Lilly S

London, United Kingdom

712

Great food, fantastic chef

We visited and had the burger and some chicken wings, the burger was lovely and juicy with a lovely brioche bun, It was so big I struggled to finish it. We then had some chicken wings on another occasion and they were divine. They come...More

Thank Lilly S

Hi Lilly, Thank you for your kind review. Our chef has been with us since the start of 2018. His menu is always on point & you never leave hungry. I am glad you tried both of our best sellers. On the odd occasion we...More

flora003

oxford

9677

Sunday lunch

We pre-booked our table but on arrival it was not earmarked unlike others. a member of staff had to clear it of the children's debris pens paper etc.. We eventually were seated and ordered our roast lamb. The carrots tasted of liquorice, the Yorkshire was...More

Thank flora003

Hi Flora, Thank you for your review and comments. I will into this matter for you & all i can do in the meantime is apologize, over the past few months we have gained a good following regards to our sunday roasts & it being...More

Maureen600

Swanage, Dorset

6244

Excellent Sunday lunch in family-friendly Pub

My first time of eating in the Crows Nest Inn and I was pleasantly surprised, especially as the Managers are new, although I think the Chef may have been there a while. There is a very friendly laid-back atmosphere. Nice fire in the grate. The...More

Thank Maureen600

Hi Maureen, Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the atmosphere at the Crows Nest. since taking over in July last year i think we have finally got the combination right. The new management team have been in place since March...More

Edith F

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We didn’t want to venture far for our Sunday lunch and decided to go to the Crows Nest in Swanage. We were pleasantly surprised. Sunday lunch was very good. Good portion of good quality meet, tasty vegetables, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Staff were...More

Thank Edith F

Hi Edith, Thank you for your kind review & i am glad you enjoyed your Crows Nest experience. I have a sweet tooth and i have to agree the desserts are yummy. Hope to see you again soon :-)

j5hrp

Farnham, Surrey

6243

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Well worth a visit, fantastic burgers!

We visited The Crow's Nest twice during a visit to Swanage, on both occasions we had the home made burgers which are excellent. The chef, Mike, has only been with the pub for several weeks and has certainly hit the mark with the food. The...More

Thank j5hrp

Hi, Thank you for your kind review. Glad you had a fantastic time at The Crows Nest. We do pride ourselves on our home made burgers & i am glad you enjoyed twice. Hope to see you again :-)

TitaniumNomad

Swanage, United Kingdom

3111

Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile

Great Food! Great Beer in a Friendly Unpretentious Pub 5 Minutes Walk From The Beach!

Great Food! Great Beer in a Friendly Unpretentious Pub 5 Minutes Walk From The Beach! I’d heard a few local rumours that the food in the Crows Nest was really good. So I thought I would go and see for myself! I wasn’t disappointed! I...More

Thank TitaniumNomad

Hi , Thank you for your kind review. I love word of mouth & i am glad you popped in to enjoy what The Crows Nest has to offer. Glad you enjoyed the experience & i hope we get to see you again soon :-)

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