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Bankes Arms, Studland

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This National Trust owned country inn is over 200 years old and has been in the same family for 27 years. Situated in a picturesque village in the heart of the Purbecks, it is also home to Isle of Purbeck Brewery and their ever-changing beers are dispensed through nine hand pumps alongside guest ales and real cider. With a large open fire, extensive menu and huge cliff-top garden offering views over Poole Bay.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
08/02/2025
Last surveyed
28/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
National Trust
Pub ID
SED/126
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Isle of Purbeck - Best Bitter
Isle of Purbeck - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6%
Isle of Purbeck - Best Bitter
Isle of Purbeck - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil Fuel
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil Fuel Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil Fuel
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil Fuel

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Solar Power
Isle of Purbeck - Solar Power Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Solar Power
Isle of Purbeck - Solar Power

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 7 hours ago
Isle of Purbeck - Studland Bay - Wrecked
Isle of Purbeck - Studland Bay - Wrecked Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Studland Bay - Wrecked
Isle of Purbeck - Studland Bay - Wrecked

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago
Settle - Jericho Blonde
Settle - Jericho Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.6% Spotted 3 times
Settle - Jericho Blonde
Settle - Jericho Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 7 hours ago
Isle of Purbeck - Wind Generator
Isle of Purbeck - Wind Generator Premium Golden Ale • 4.7% Spotted twice
Isle of Purbeck - Wind Generator
Isle of Purbeck - Wind Generator

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 7 hours ago
Settle - Northern Light
Settle - Northern Light Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted once
Settle - Northern Light
Settle - Northern Light

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Purbeck Cider Co.
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
More: 50

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