The Greyhound Inn - A fabulous award winning family food pub.

The Greyhound Corfe Castle,  is nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck between Swanage and Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coastal path. The pub is easily reached via the Swanage Steam Railway or  the Sandbanks Car ferry to Studland Bay.

The main access route by car is via Wareham or via the Weymouth road. Numerous cycle paths, mountain biking tracks or rambling routes lead you to the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, Corfe Castle.  

The Greyhound is a family friendly traditional old English Country pub specialising in fresh local food, real ales and traditional ciders.

We are passionate about food and our numerous food and ale festivals are tribute to this.

take a look at our festival page to see what we mean

we source local and make it focal

The original Purbeck Stone building is a  eclectic mix and old and new, the building dates back to fifteenth century and is steeped in history. Boasting solid oak and purbeck stones floors, modern leather and teak chairs and wonderful visual art by well known photographers and artists.

An ideal location for anyone out and about in Jurassic country - cyclists , dog owners, families , ramblers,  day trippers or b@b guests, the large outdoor garden is perfect for a sundowner, people watch  or to simply watch the steam train.

We cater for large parties/ group bookings, the only venue to offer take aways in Corfe Castle and children's parties. The large garden is suitable for mountain bikes, muddy rambler boots, pets and garden area for children to have fun.

Surrounded by four camp sites, Burnbake,  Norden Farm, Woody Hyde and Woodlands (caravan club ), the pub garden provides campers with a chilled out relaxed atmosphere to sample real ales on tap or try some freshly made great value pub food.

The pub is open all year round; with children and pets most very welcome.

We do hope that you find our website useful in exploring The isle of Purbeck- a magnificently beautiful secret in the west country.

If you can join us, my team and I, will always be available to make your time spent with us  well worth repeating.

The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle,  is a hugely popular food and real ale pub  for both tourists and locals alike. The pub is situated on the 185 million year old Jurrasic coastline and  welcomes guests whatever the season. Our Vistors range from  Ramblers, Cyclists, Families, Tourist, Coach Parties and Tour Groups visiting Dorset.  The ethos of the management is  to serve  great value fresh affordable food in a comfortable non pretentious atmosphere, this is clearly evident by the vast numbers moving through this 'not so big pub'.  The Greyhound Inn features regularly in the The Telegraph, The Times and on many good pub food guides

Great food & drink...

A wide and variety of freshly sourced local Dorset produce is used in our kitchen, our menus boast local beef, pork, seafood, game and vegetables all sourced from  Dorset.We have a Vegetarian, Coeliac, Gluten and Diabetic menu menu available. View our menus here

Plenty to see and do...

Spectacularly situated under the castle, the pub is commonly referred to as the most photographed pub in Britain.It is an ideal location, to car park your vehicle and explore magnificent cliff top walks, the sandy beaches and natural rugged coastal path leading to both Lulworth and Swanage Bay. For directions click here

The Greyhounds links...

Clealls of Corfe, situated in the heart of the village of Corfe Castle, offers country convenience at its best.
As seen on the BBC's Mary Queen Of Shops.

Corfe Castle - There's more to Corfe than just a Castle! For more information on accommodation, upcoming events and attractions. Historical Castle Information. 

The Swanage & Purbeck Hospitality Association - The best of coast and country

The Telegraph Weekend - Jonathan Goodhall

"A charming 16 century coaching Inn, flagstones worn smooth by campers, ramblers and day trippers with a great selection of seafood, four or five guest beers and a modest menu selection which reflects a simpler age,  Enid Blyton would have approved."

Dorset magazine - Sheryl Bamford

"A warm and welcoming place with well prepared, fresh good food which got the thumbs up from us all - although, the washer up may have been unsure whether to wash our plates or just put them away, so scraped clean they were !!" - read more

NEXT EVENT @ THE GREYHOUND

New Years Eve - Neptunes Dream, Karaoke, fancy Dress

and disco. 16 Dish Buffet Feast - Book Now!

We are passionate about local food and have food festivals spread through the year. Read more›

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