Bankes Arms Hotel

The newest pub dog Bertie is taking over the reigns and running the business! Come on down and see the new changes he has made.

Autumn is here and the hops are hanging above the bar. The ales are darkening along with the weather and the specials board is becoming hearty. Pop down and reacquaint yourself with the Bankes and all the little delights the building has to offer both inside and out.

We have the awesome Retrogroovemob playing on Saturday night in the garden. Dance under the stars with the backdrop of the castle as a view.

Another customer request for a different ale and we are always happy to help. Come on down and see if this old fashioned strong IPA was a good pick, always happy to hear feedback

In case you didn't know it is the royal wedding this weekend! We have an American Breakfast with Bucks Fizz to start the day, a wedding burger on the specials board and lots of prosecco on tap to celebrate.

Thank you for our customers who recommend their favourite ales as we are always happy to get them in. This one proved so popular it is already back! Let us know what you would like to see here.

Very excited to have The Retro Groove Mob playing over May Bank Holiday after an amazing New Years Eve performance get your dancing shoes on to do it all over again.

Another happy customer on a very busy day. Happy Easter one and all.

Always important to start the day off with breakfast and we are now open from 8am to make it happen. See you early in the morning

Come along and have a cracking paddy’s day at the Bankes Arms Hotel in Corfe Castle
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Mothers Day is here and we are on hand to help you say thank you to all of your wonderful mothers. Each mother has the choice of a drink on the house with their meal to show how much they are appreciated. Call 01929 288 188 to book your table

The snow won’t stop the hardened staff from making sure the place is open and food being served. Come down and enjoy the warm fire, great food and some warming drinks.

Percy the Pub Dog is always on hand to give customers a warm welcome and indulge in some across the bar banter, pop in and say hi.

The snug is always available to relax and spend time catching up on the days news or just some piece and quiet. Feel free to pop in and get some much needed downtime.

Not too late to book your Valentines table at the Bankes Arms, enjoy a glass of Prosecco or Prosecco Rose on arrival and a choice of the following:-
Starters Salmon Gravadlax with Dill Sauce Mushroom Cappuccino Soup... Tomato and Basil Tarte Tartin
Entrees Grilled Fillet Steak, Wilted Greens, Grilled Tomato and Fondant Potatoes (Chateaubriand for 2 £15 Supplement) Goats Cheese Rissotto with Asparagus Crisps Grilled Miso Salmon, Vermicelli Noodles, Chilli and Bean Sprout
Desserts Merlot Poached Pear with Vanilla and Cinnamon Chocolate Mille Feuille Selection of Local and National Cheeses
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Book a table between Monday and Thursday evening (Excluding Valentines Day) and order 2 main courses and receive a free bottle of wine. Make sure you say about the offer when you book on 01929 288 188.

There are still spaces for the New Years Eve Set Dinner if you haven’t planned your night out. Six courses and fizz with a live band and open late why don’t you welcome in the New Year with a bang.

The festive spirit is everywhere at the Bankes. Even our staff have been affected by it. Come on down and have some festive cheer.

We went here as a family for Christmas day our first time going to any restaurant for Christmas. What an amazing choice we made, food was outstanding 7 course amazing quantity and quality we would like to Thank you and all staff that made the 'Notleys' felt at home Christmas day. Happy New year to you guys pleasure Thank you

We have just enjoyed a memorable stay at the Bankes Arms Hotel. What a lovely place! George and his team looked after us and provided friendly service with a dedicated personal touch. The rooms are surprisingly modern and very spacious. We didn’t spend all that much time in the room - preferring to explore the fabulous, pup-friendly back garden with its stunning views of Corfe Castle. The generous breakfast was delicious and fortified us for a day of hiking around the castle ruin. The Bankes Arms central location makes it possible to explore the village on foot and it is an easy drive to Swanage and the coast. We’ll be back, and in the meantime we recommend it!

We have just come back from an excellent stay at the Bankes Arms Corfe. As a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) I cannot fault the experience at all. From the moment I phoned to book our stay, I received excellent service, they couldn’t do more to help accommodate us. The pub itself is situated in a picturesque position with a fabulous back garden, with stunning views of Corfe Castle. The bedrooms were beautifully clean, comfortable and newly decorated. The breakfast was first class, and let’s just say you won’t need lunch!! The location is also perfect for exploring Studland beaches and Swanage. Highly recommend a stay at the Bankes Arms!

We booked well ahead as there were 12 of us. Menu was extra good pub food. Everything we had was good quality and plentiful, as was service and atmosphere. Open fire was very welcome on a raw day too. Not two minutes stroll from the train station and entrance to Corfe Castle, we thought this was an excellent choice for lunch and we weren't disappointed. Beer was good too!

Warm homely atmosphere with friendly helpful staff ! Menu good value . The bedrooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. A great place to stay while exploring the historic area of Corfe Castle !!! Thank you for making my visit to this place most enjoyable 😊

Very Friendly staff and great food

Only dropped in for a quick pint. The service was good and pint of Palmers Copper, excellent

On holiday currently and dropped in for a drink one lunch time after we had been on a stroll with the dogs. Very friendly to us and the dogs. We decided to come back for an evening meal. The staff and the locals were so friendly and after the most fantastic steak and kidney pud and crab linguini we reserved for the next night. Again we have not been disappointed and could not recommend it more highly. Not only the food but the staff, the atmosphere. And value for money. Get yourself here.

Just returned from a very enjoyable two night stay. The hotel helped us to celebrate the 80th Birthday of my husband & his twin brother in style.

Great to see this pub open again. Good atmosphere, beer and food

Great pub Great beer and very good bar staff 👍

Fantastic service, very friendly people and great pub food for all, including those with coeliac disease. It was a real treat to have great variety of gluten free dishes, including desserts! We didn't mind paying the price because everything really was lovely & good value for money. The several nights eating at the pub this last week made our holiday a truly wonderful one, thank you to all the staff for your hospitality.

Fabulous place to eat. Food was served within a good time from when the orders were taken. Service was 2nd to none, friendly staff who couldn't do enough to ensure your needs were met. The food was superb. The general atmohere was light and friendly. The interior quaint and comfortable even when busy. I cannot recommend The Banks enough............

Dropped in yesterday (7 March 2018) for lunch, my first visit. Excellent food which arrived at the table within 10 to 15 minutes or ordering. Generous portions, well cooked and very tasty. The service provided by the bright and friendly waitress was excellent. The selection of ales was good and the landlord clearly knows how to run his cellar. Thoroughly recommended.

An unexpected delight! Food was absolutely fantastic (just popped in for dinner after walking nearby) - great attention to detail lots of veggie and Gluten Free options. Had the most delicious soup (garlic and leek) and hands down the nicest Gluten Free pudding I've ever had - homemade chocolate soufflé with ice cream. Lovely, friendly service too :)

After a long blustery December walk, we decided to eat here, and enjoy a welcome glass of wine by the cosy log fire. We were a group of four females plus dog, and were made to feel very welcome. The food wine and service was all faultless. All four meals were delicious and well presented, the cheese / pork pie ploughman's from the ' naughty nibbles' section was way more than a nibble and could have fed two ! We will definitely return next time we are in Corfe - thank you !

Came across this lovely place while visiting Corfe Castle. The beer garden had great views of the castle and the Swange Railway. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The only down side was that that they didn't have drinks suitable for small children. Only glass bottles , so had to buy a fruit shot separate for the kids from the post office next door.

Would recommend a visit.

The meal was good but we were seated next to French doors which lead into the garden the meant people were constantly going in and out! Very cold and disappointing as so many people including the staff did not shut the doors!!! Make sure you sit at the front of the hotel!

Great setting in a fantastic village ,food looked welcoming but was very quite for a lunch time as the village was teeming with customers, felt I little bit shocked at £3.95 for a ordinary pint of beer but I suppose that's what you pay in high season .