The Red Lion Hotel, Wareham

Well described below, this fine Georgian town hotel is a pleasant venue. There is very little parking, which is a drawback if you want to stay here. The food range is comprehensive, the standard menu being complemented by weekly specials, though this is another place that insists on serving chips in ridiculous chipped enamel mugs. There is a good selection of gin for those so inclined, but the wine list is a bit boring. The staff were very pleasant and the clientele mainly tourists. Five handpumps on the bar: Abbott, Old Golden Hen, Ruddles County and Old Rosie were on, the fifth was St Peter’s Ruby Red Ale, but it was well and truly off. A good place to come and spend some time, though the ale quality lets it down a bit.