The Royal Oak in Purbeck

We were on holiday staying at Herstons camping and caravan site. Its only a few mins away from the Royal oak.I have been coming 2 Swanage for holidays since i was a young girl with my parents. We always stayed on Pipards camp site. It was just a few mins walk away from the Royal oak. So ive been in this pub a good few times over the years. I can tell you the outside hasnt changed at all. It still looks like a cottage from the front the sign shows its a pub. Inside its been opened up. The folk in there were very friendly. Its a cosy place 2 sit in if the weather is bad. We sat in the beautiful garden because the weather was beautiful and we had our 2 granchildren with us. The garden has a couple of raised areas. Not really for folk who have difficulty in walking or climbing steps. But if u can get in the garden its well looked after. The views between the cottages of the hills and down towards swanage bay r beautiful. Lovely place 2 sit, relax enjoy a cool drink and admire the view. If i lived in Swanage i would definitely make the Royal Oak my local pub.

Lovely little pub, very friendly staff and cannot fault the Sunday dinner. Amazing. 5 stars.

Lovely pub, a warm welcome, real log fire and comfy seats and good beer!

A lovely traditional country pub just outside the town.Always made feel welcome on every visit.We have our Sunday lunch here it is home cooked and value for money and also a very relaxed atmosphere.The management and staff are all very friendly

We came down from London looking for a real paranormal experience and was not disappointed, the rooms were beautifully prepared but full of energy and atmosphere. The owner was very welcoming and extremely hospitable and as for the food........ I would happily move there! Thank you so much for an amazing break best ever. We will be back. Anne, Taliah, Connor and Brittani X

Good food plenty of . weekends only .old fashion pub friendly staff .darts shove halfpenny.table game .+ Quize night on Sundays .nice rear garden with a nicely laid out flowers . Romany caravan top of garden .they also do weddings .if you're lucky you may see the friendly ghost !! It is haunted .they do bed and breakfast .swanage a beautiful seaside town and beautiful scenery all around this old pub you must meet the landlady it's owned by her .

Haunted? This pub always had a reputation for being haunted, so it is rubbish of the present owner to claim it only started when she bought it in 2011. She and her psychic friend should NEVER have done 'Circles' either. Conjuring up goodness knows what. If there are any restless spirits, then you they should have been crossed over on the Paranormal Lockdown episode!! Not sure about the owner and that friend to be honest. Think they could be unpleasant if you upset them.

This pub is a hidden gem , unlike any other I have visited in my time in the Bournemouth area . Welcoming and jovial staff , a beautiful log fire to warm the cockles . Food was delicious and reasonably priced definitely worth a visit

Nice friendly run pub on the outskirts of swanage town, are always normally in here when visiting my father-in-law. Lovely place

Went here for a quick drink and found the pub very welcoming. It is a true village pub with a lovely vibe.There was a seperate room for a pool table which was a bargain at 50p.Really lovely atmosphere in this pub with plenty of locals but not intimidating at all. Highly recommend. :)