The Old Granary
Quick info
About The Old Granary
On The Quay in Wareham, The Old Granary is a restaurant and pub run by a regional brewer. Its deck faces the river, and the tables are set to look out over the water. Inside, the room is finished in light wood and includes a casual dining area. The kitchen serves roast chicken and Sunday roasts. The restaurant works on a walk-in basis, and guests can simply arrive and ask for a table.
Good to know
“Regional brewer's pub with a plush, rustic interior in light wood and a deck with river views.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, roast chicken, river views and raspberry gin cheesecake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, roast chicken, river views and raspberry gin cheesecake.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the dish reviewers raise most, described as generous, tasty and incredibly fresh, and not greasy. Close behind are a steak foot pie called wonderful and filling, a double burger, a fish finger sandwich, a gluten-free Sriracha chicken burger, a raspberry gin cheesecake and a Sunday roast with delicious desserts. The river view and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere come up repeatedly, along with friendly service and good drinks. Waits are the recurring complaint. One diner waited over 40 minutes for olives and bread that appeared to have sat under a heat lamp, then left without ordering mains. Another also describes about 40 minutes for food and slow drinks, and notes a service charge is added automatically. One reviewer found it impossible to reach a person by phone because an automated assistant answers and does not understand callers. One reviewer reports that a portion of fish and chips tasted abnormally fishy and that their partner was sick afterwards. Others mention booking a table online without trouble and finding the roast chicken nearly sold out on a Sunday evening.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the dish reviewers raise most, described as generous, tasty and incredibly fresh, and not greasy. Close behind are a steak foot pie called wonderful and filling, a double burger, a fish finger sandwich, a gluten-free Sriracha chicken burger, a raspberry gin cheesecake and a Sunday roast with delicious desserts. The river view and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere come up repeatedly, along with friendly service and good drinks. Waits are the recurring complaint. One diner waited over 40 minutes for olives and bread that appeared to have sat under a heat lamp, then left without ordering mains. Another also describes about 40 minutes for food and slow drinks, and notes a service charge is added automatically. One reviewer found it impossible to reach a person by phone because an automated assistant answers and does not understand callers. One reviewer reports that a portion of fish and chips tasted abnormally fishy and that their partner was sick afterwards. Others mention booking a table online without trouble and finding the roast chicken nearly sold out on a Sunday evening.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I just had this amazing gluten-free Sriracha Chicken Burger, and for dessert, I went with a raspberry gin cheesecake—seriously the best meal ever! I had a small glass of white wine that was super tasty and refreshing. The service was top-notch, everyone was really friendly, and the vibe was just gorgeous.”
- Google user
“Lovely setting, drinks good, however: Came in to eat for wife’s birthday. Ordered olives and bread with oil to start. Waited over 40 minutes to receive and had blatantly been sat under heat lamp ready to go for a long while, bread (what little there was and basically a crust) was toasted and olives were in a very hot metal dish. When paying good money for a ‘whole you wait’ dish and waiting a very long time we Decided not to eat mains and left as couldn’t face waiting hours for a starter / main etc. disappointing from a premises in fantastic location on a beautiful evening.”
- Google user
“Lovely food and fantastic service. Beautiful setting too. We'll be back.”
- Google user
“Stopped off yesterday after a little trip into swanage have stopped for a drink in the past but was feeling a bit pekish anyway such a lovely place sat on the table looking out at the river. Eventually managed to order some food as husband couldn't decide from such a fantastic menu staff will remember his indecisiveness 🤣 we ate, the food was lovely as were drinks and friendly proactive staff. Such a lovely place.”
- Google user
“This was our first visit to Wareham and had a lovely meal at the Old Granery. I booked a table for lunch and had a great view of the river. The fish and chips were tasty. It is a bit expensive but worth treating yourself.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Old Granary
- Rob's Filling Station4.92246.2 mi away
full english breakfast, homemade bread and sausages, mediterranean baked eggs
- 7.2 mi awayWheelchair accessible
sea bass, fish and chips, attentive friendly staff
- The Grasshopper4.31,9438.1 mi awayOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sunday roast, roast beef, fish and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old GranaryWheelchair accessible | 4.32,612 | — | fish and chips, roast chicken, river views |
| Rob's Filling Station | 4.9224 | 6.2 mi away | full english breakfast, homemade bread and sausages, mediterranean baked eggs |
| Lazy Jacks Restaurant and BarWheelchair accessible | 4.3612 | 7.2 mi away | sea bass, fish and chips, attentive friendly staff |
| The GrasshopperOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,943 | 8.1 mi away | sunday roast, roast beef, fish and chips |
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