Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant

A long-standing Chinese takeaway in the heart of Swanage, Dragon Inn is the kind of place locals turn to when they want a generous, no-fuss meal to carry home. The menu runs through the familiar favourites done well, from Sweet and Sour Chicken and crispy Sesame Prawn Toast to steaming bowls of Chow Mein and Special Fried Rice, with a good spread of vegetarian options in black bean sauce for those skipping the meat. Free prawn crackers tend to land in the bag, a small touch regulars appreciate.

Sitting just back from the seafront, it is an easy stop whether you are visiting the Isle of Purbeck or live in town and fancy a quiet night in. Reviewers rate it 3.6/5 across more than 100 Google reviews, praising the portion sizes and the speed of service even at peak times. Order ahead and collect, or have it delivered to the surrounding streets — either way you will find an unpretentious neighbourhood Chinese that has fed Swanage for years.