Bankes Arms Inn Studland

The Bankes Arms Inn is popular all year round with young and old alike, whether you like the countryside, the coast or indeed both.

In the spring and summer you can enjoy a drink in the spacious pub garden with its views over the sea, where children can play in safety. It’s just a stone’s throw from South Beach and so is perfect for a spot of dinner after a day spent swimming and building sandcastles; the pub offers freshly prepared salads and locally caught fish specials as well as a kid’s menu for smaller appetites. Refreshing spritzers, jugs of Pimms, sparking ciders and ice cold lagers are the order of the day and we’ll undoubtedly have a few summer ales on offer too.

During autumn and winter, to pub is an ideal starting point for some fabulous walks to blow the cobwebs away. Whether you explore along the clifftops to Old Harry Rocks, venture down to the beaches or trek inland to Agglestone Rock, there is always something new to see. Perfect for dog walkers, we welcome your well-behaved pets in the pub and garden throughout the year.

Our two open fires are constantly blazing during the winter and our candle-lit tables offer a warm, inviting snugness to keep the chill at bay. We’ll often have mulled wine or cider ready to warm your cockles and a seasonal porter and winter ale amongst our nine draught beers.

OPENING TIMES SUMMER (June 1 – Oct 31) Bar Open: 11:00 am – 11:00pm (last orders: 10.30pm) FOOD SERVED EVERY DAY: Sunday-Thursday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:30pm

WINTER (Nov 1 – May 31) Bar open: 11:00am – 10:00pm FOOD SERVED EVERY DAY: Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 6:00pm – 9:00pm Friday/Saturday: 12.00pm – 9.00pm Sunday: 12.00pm – 9.00pm

HOTEL CLOSED: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

PUB CLOSED: Christmas Day