The Greyhound Inn

About

A wonderful contemporary country pub under the ruins of Corfe Castle.

The Greyhounds' unique location under the castle and overlooking the Swanage Railway is a firm favourite for visitors and foodies alike. Our trained rosette chef’s create daily seasonal fresh food dishes offering guests a chance to sample the delights of a real craft kitchen using sustainable locally sourced produce.

Having firmly built up a reputation for delicious food, we offer up a selection to tempt most palates. From fresh local lobster, crab, to locally sourced game, pheasant and partridge. We have gluten free and vegetarian options.

Sunday lunch is served all day including local pork, lamb, beef and chicken and a varied children’s menu.

The refurbishment of the interior last year has allowed the internal space to be more flexible - we can now cater for large parties and groups, functions and weddings. On cold winter days you will always find a goblet of steaming mulled wine, homemade soups, casseroles and stews available. Dorset clotted cream teas and fresh Portland crab sandwiches are always on the menu washed down by a pint of Local cider or ale.

We hope to see you soon

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

2019 Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	09:00	- 23:59*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 480205

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

1843 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2019

Service
Value
Food
Atmosphere

Excellent
847
Very Good
479
Average
234
Poor
141
Terrible
142

Recent Reviews:

jigl2015
Weymouth, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Worst & Most Expensive Roast Ever
Sunday, 15th September 2019
This has to be the worst ever Roast dinner we have ever had, I can honestly say I have never had a roast dinner served on a bed of beetroot, its described as roasted root vegetables on the menu, and... Read full review
Sam3314
Derby, United Kingdom
Good minute steak sandwich
Sunday, 15th September 2019
Traditional pub in the centre of the village with a secret passageway to the castle. Dog friendly. We stopped for lunch and both enjoyed our sandwiches and chips. Read full review
dianapete03
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
MEDIOCRE FOOD AND OFF HAND STAFF
Wednesday, 18th September 2019
Came here with friends having prebooked a table a couple of weeks earlier. Table was not ready and we had to wait while they cleared and wiped it. No apologies given. Waited for a age for food and... Read full review

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Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Food Hygiene Rating - 4 2018

Facilities

Other

Outdoor Play Area

Accessibility

Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Guide dogs permitted
Menus available in large print format
Ramp to main entrance

Catering

Bar
Cater for vegetarians
Catering service
Late Licence
Licensed
Locally sourced produce
Serve afternoon tea
Serve breakfast - From 9am
Serve evening meal
Serve lunch
Special dietary requirements catered for - Coeliac and vegetarian menus
Take away service - Hand-made pizzas. Fish and Chips.

Children & Infants

Accept children all ages
Children's menu
Children's play area
Highchair

Establishment Features

Al Fresco Dining
Available for wedding receptions - Small ones!
Booking required - during the summer and especially at weekends
Broadband Internet Access
Cater for groups - coach parties welcome - pre-booking required
Cater for special dietary requirements
Chef
Dog Friendly
Event venue
Exclusive hire of restaurant
Garden/patio for guests' use
Groups accepted - maximum that can be seated together and inside is 24. Coach parties are welcome
Licenced for alcohol
Live Music - Every Friday evening
Locally-sourced produce
Non smoking areas
Number of covers
Number of people seated - 85 inside and 150 outside
Open All Year
Pets accepted - Dogs are permitted in all areas
Private rooms - seats up to 20

Key Features

In countryside
Max group size - 85 seated indoors and 250 seated outdoors - marquees available all year
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Unique venue

Parking & Transport

Off site parking - pay and display car parking available in the village. Coach parking at the National Trust Visitor Centre or Norden Park and Ride
On Bus Route

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size
Solo accepted
Switch accepted
Visa accepted

Travel & Trade

Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

A351 from either Swanage or Wareham, The Greyhound Inn is situated at the foot of the castle in the Square.

Public Transport Directions

FROM THE WEST: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). From here switch onto the number 40 bus to East Street bus stop.

FROM THE EAST: catch a train to Bournemouth Station, switch onto the number 50 bus to Swanage, then switch to the number 30 or 40 bus to East Street bus stop. Alternatively, at times when the Swanage Railway is running, catch a train from Swanage to Corfe Castle. Tel: 01929 425800 or visit their website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk.

JOURNEY PLANNING: To plan your journey using public transport, visit the Traveline website: www.travelinesw.com