The ‘out of this world’ Dorset pub with ‘incredible homemade’ food on offer

The Halfway Inn, which is located near Norden between Wareham and Corfe Castle, has earned this praise from some visitors.

One of those was the @sammieandsteven account on TikTok, which said it was the "perfect spot to stop for the most incredible homemade pub grub".

In the caption of their video showing what their group ate, they wrote: "The Halfway Inn pub is about a 5 minute drive from Corfe Castle.

@sammieandsteven If you’re planning a trip to Corfe Castle 🏰 or Swanage, Dorset this is the perfect spot to stop for the most incredible homemade pub grub 👏🏼 The Halfway Inn pub is about a 5 minute drive from Corfe castle 🏰 It’s a beautiful country style British pub with both indoor & outdoor dining, a spacious pub garden with a small play park and plenty of car parking 👌🏼 The food is INCREDIBLE! We love it here 😍 We went here again today after a visit to swanage and had a beautiful late lunch, definitely a 10/10 👏🏼👏🏼 #corfecastle #swanage #dorset #pub #pubgrub #pubgarden ♬ original sound - Headbangers Dan

"It’s a beautiful country-style British pub with both indoor & outdoor dining, a spacious pub garden with a small play park and plenty of car parking.

"The food is INCREDIBLE! We love it here. We went here again today after a visit to Swanage and had a beautiful late lunch, definitely a 10/10."

On it s website , The Halfway Inn describes itself as a "beautiful 16th century thatched pub" that is "brimming with history and character".

Discussing the food options, it shared: "Our ever-changing menu reflects the fresh meat and fish available each day, and covers everything from ribeye steak to homemade pie, and our wonderful Sri Lankan curry.

"To finish off your meal why not try one of our homemade desserts, lovingly prepared."

What do visitors think of The Halfway Inn?

The Halfway Inn has been mostly well-received by visitors, earning a 3.9/5 score on Tripadvisor from 1,121 reviews and a 4.2/5 score on Google Reviews from 1,394 ratings.

One visitor wrote: "Sunday lunch was out of this world. Good portion sizes beautiful roast beef, fabulous Yorkshire pudding lively roast parsnips and carrots and a fantastic crispy selection of greens.

"Staff were perfect and made sure we had everything we needed."

Another shared: "I’m a local and have eaten here twice in the last month since the new management took over.

" Both times, the food has been absolutely brilliant. All staff have been so friendly, efficient, and welcoming.

"It’s wonderful to see this place doing so well again, and I’ll definitely be coming back."

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A third posted: "Excellent Sunday lunch, excellent service, the best Sunday lunch in the Purbecks.

"The staff were super friendly and the prawn cocktail starter was supreme, loads of prawns and well worth the price.

"The gammon roast was very tasty with cheesy leeks and pigs in blankets superb. A must visit for anyone coming to the area."