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The Pilot Boat, Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis
DT7 3QA
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Pilot Boat
Covered in scaffold on this visit - so not the easiest to spot. Long internal bar, with some patio door leading to an outside terrace.
GBG 2023 Palmers house. Last night, I was told that no locals drank in Palmers because of the price. As a solo drinker, I can tell you that the 200 was in fine shape and £6. The Rock Point Inn over the road and with a sea view had Proper Job IPA at £4.50.
The locals know, you know.
On 18th April 2023
- rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Pilot Boat
Well described below, this was the final visit on a day-long crawl, and we found it a very pleasant way to end the day, although it was one of the more expensive pubs we visited. It’s owned by Palmer’s which could explain the high prices. Palmer’s beers aren’t everyone’s favourite, but I found my pint of Gold most agreeable, well kept and in good condition though other beers were only in average condition. Strangely, the front bar was overflowing, while there was no-one in the back bar, so we migrated into there. The staff were helpful and the atmosphere was convivial. I’d be happy to come back any time.
On 14th November 2022
- rating: 6
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
A fair sized pub right in the heart of Lyme Regis, this was surprisingly quiet on a recent midweek evening in July, when I would have thought there would be plenty of tourists around. Besides a few locals propping up the bar, we were pretty much the only people in there.
The main bar is carpeted throughout, has natural wood beams on the ceiling and a mixture of cream and maroon paintwork on the walls, with wood panelling lower down, but somehow doesn’t actually feel that pubby, perhaps due to the seating which was high backed upright leather chocolate coloured chairs like you might get in a trendy restaurant along with light wood tables. There were several photographs on the wall, many of the local coastguard helicopter and some water colours of local scenes that were for sale.
We didn’t eat, although the food menu looked to be a fairly typical pub grub affair and was divided in to sections such as jacket potatoes, sandwiches, platters, etc., as well as a few meat and fish dishes with most of the mains being around the £9 mark.
Ciders were all from Palmer’s, with their 200, Best and Copper Ale. The solitary cider was Thatcher’s Gold. Overall I was a bit disappointed with this pub, feeling it lacked much in the way of any atmosphere and preferred some of the other nearby options.
On 30th July 2012
- rating: 5
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BobOs . left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
A pub that appears to have turned itself into a characterless pastiche of a 1970's seaside café (that just happens to have a bar in it). The only good thing about it is that the seats are fairly comfortable. On the downside - locals seem to get served first regardless of how many are in front of them, it's a Palmers house (as are most Lyme Regis pubs), the food looked OK but is very expensive as, indeed, are the bar prices. Everywhere else would need to be shut before I visit again. Below average.
On 13th July 2011
- rating: 3
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Alan Winfield left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
The Pilot Boat is a decent looking pub that is quite close to the sea front.
once inside this pub most of the seating available was for diners only and the pub also had a modern look to it which i thought was a bit out of place in Lyme Regis.
This pub is a Palmers tied house and there were three real ales on the bar i had a drink of Palmers best bitter which was very nice the other beers were Palmers 200 and Dorset Gold.
I might have enjoyed this pub more if it was less full and i could have got a seat.
On 4th January 2011
- rating: 7
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Soup Dragon left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
A blue and white exteriored, squat corner pub, with a beer patio
The interior is in this new modern style, having two rooms in white and light wood panel and high backed leather chairs. There was a mix of arty stuff and some traditional old pictures and ship memorabilia. It caters in one room mainly for diners, the other a more mixed room. The service was fine, the place fairly quiet and the music subdued.
Beer' tap tosh as usual, but had Palmers 200 Premium, which was very nice, IPA Bitter and Copper Ale on handpull.
The modern look isnt to my taste, the beer and service fine. Wouldnt hurry back, but not as bad as the Rock Point Inn in my view
On 15th September 2009
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louise clarence left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
well i think this pu is ok, nothing special not a lot going on really. do not see what the fuss is about!
On 8th April 2009
- rating: 6
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Daz Gould left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
Great pub,very modern inside and reasonably priced ales.Excellent all round service with a smile.
On 22nd December 2008
- rating: 8
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Colin Gooch left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
No more blackboard specials but the Pilot Boat has a great menu with local crab salad (£9.50) and some rather belt bulging sandwiches (from £3.95). Well kept beers and lagers. Friendly service either inside at the bar or in the quiet patio/garden area outside
On 22nd September 2008
- rating: 8
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Leigh-Ann Gaskin left this review about Pilot Boat Inn
Good pub, great views and nice food. Comprehensive menu with lots of fresh fish & seafood to choose from. Neat little balconies outside if weather is good, overlooking the sea. If its wet or cold then huge picture windows to look out of instead. Service behind the bar does tend to be on the slow side, but who cares when you're on holiday? Loos (ladies anyway) do leave something to be desired though!
On 13th September 2007
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2 recommendations about 2 pubs]