The Baker's Arms

Quite disappointed with our experience today . Everything was very unorganised, we had to wait ages to be served and then 40 minutes for the food which would be okay if it was fresh food but it was like frozen Yorkshires and potatoes , there was no seasoning or flavour and it looked like something I could have made better at home . I also ordered cauliflower cheese but there was no cheese in it and was covered in spice. Getting our bill at the end was taking too long so we decided to go up to the bar, all of the staff had been lovely and polite but the way the girl at the bar spoke to my elderly friend was quite rude , she was shaking her head , pulling faces and rolling her eyes and talking to him like he was stupid . Such a shame because we have been a few times before and it wasn’t bad . For the prices that it is , I would highly recommend staying home and cooking or going somewhere else . When you’re paying almost £5 for cauliflower cheese you don’t expect it to be a completely different dish and you expect fresh food .

Very lovely Sunday roast, staff were great and food came out promptly - ordered 3x turkey roast and 1x lamb roast, veg came in a separate help your self bowl which was a great portion size! We will definitely be back soon, highly recommend booking in advance as well as it books up quickly on Sundays!

Our first visit and we loved it. Great food,atmosphere and very helpful staff. We will be returning asap.

Stepping into this pub on the way to Durdle Door felt like finding a hidden gem. The interior immediately captivates you – exposed beams, rich wooden textures and the warmth of a fireplace create a homely yet refined atmosphere. There’s a real sense of character here, with thoughtful details in the décor that make the space feel both traditional and stylish. The menu strikes a good balance between classic pub favourites and some more creative touches. We started with the Scallop, King Prawn & Crab Coquille and the Salt & Pepper Calamari – the latter was a particular standout, beautifully crisp and seasoned with precision. For mains, we tried the Roast Sirloin of Beef, Pan-Roasted Lamb Rump, Chicken Parmigiana and their Signature Burger. Each dish was well executed, with flavours that went beyond what you’d expect from standard pub dining. Service was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience without ever feeling intrusive. All in all, this is the sort of place that leaves you looking forward to a return visit – a pub with genuine charm, a kitchen that delivers, and a setting that lingers in your memory.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Perfect Solo Visit While on Business I visited while away on business and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment I walked in to the moment I left, Chantelle made me feel completely welcome. Her warm approach and attentive service really set the tone for the visit. The food was excellent, the ambiance was spot‑on, and the décor created a comfortable and stylish setting to unwind after a long day. Everything came together to make the visit genuinely enjoyable. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely lunch here today! Service was great and the food, nom! Totally delicious. And they kindly accommodated my little cat to dine with us too - many thanks 😊

Just happened to stop by after a visit to Wareham market....and glad we did. I've not been here for 20 plus years, so it was a pleasant surprise. It certainly has improved greatly to what I remember. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful, which was lovely, as was the pub and its surroundings. The beer was lovely, and the scotch egg and fries were simply divine! We will endeavour to make sure we stop by more often!!

We arrived at 12:45 for a midday lunch. We were ushered into an empty room far from the log fires. When I queried this, the waitress said the room would fill up (it didn’t). We were not offered the lunchtime menu - I went and found it myself. The waiter smelt of nicotine and was far too quick to remove our plates and glasses. So I won’t be going back. The food was good.

This pub had a great festive Christmas feeling , but the food was not to par. We ordered the festive hand carved turkey breast, roast dinner. A quarter of the turkey was fat and the roast potatoes you could not cut with a knife. The parsnips were burnt. There were supposed to be lemon and thyme stuffing with the dinner but we couldn't find any on our plate. I have been coming to this pub for decades, but lately, I have found the food not as good as it used to be. The service, as always, was excellent as was the atmosphere. Pity about the food.

Got a recommendation off a local. Was over in Dorset visiting. My mum was dying to go to a traditional english pub with good pub grub. The bakers arms is exactly that. The pub itself is quite big with lots of different sections. Ther is a good few fire places and when we visited they were all roaring. Nothing better :) Loved the interior a lot!! The food was also very good, typical good quality english grub. Nothing extremely exciting and high technique. But that's not why i went. No messing, hearty, flavoursome food. I shared the Desert for two with mum. Churros in chocolate sauce, brownie, peanut butter cheese cake and triffle. Ehhhhh unreal!! If I was ever back in the area Id go even just for the desert. Yum yum yummmmmm

This is a good family pub/restaurant. There's a good beer garden with stuff for kids to do. The pub itself is nicely turned out and the service is very good. They did do a pub quiz weekly, not sure if that's still going. I stopped coming here because I kept meeting people I knew, and it is so jam packed. It has won awards. If you have children, it's worth trying.

I have been here twice in the last month for an evening meal for the first time in years, and both times have really loved it! The food was amazing, the garlic mushrooms were light and crispy and full of flavour, and I had a lasagne special which was really tasty and packed with filling. The first time round I also had apricot and apple crumble dessert which was to die for. Everything was well worth the money as not very expensive at all, and the staff were very helpful and polite. Loved the fact that as we approached the bar somebody actually acknowledged us straight away rather than having to wait around to be seated. Definately be going back again :)