The Castle Inn
West Lulworth, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, UK
Raw Averages Extracted:
- Menu Average Mark-up: 184% (Lose 1 pt for every 10% above 100% across the menu)
- Menu Average Crowd Score: 3.9 (Lose 1 pt for every 0.1 decrease below 4.5 across the menu)
- Menu Average Glass Tax: 9%(Drops 1 pt for every 2% of glass tax applied. Benchmarked exclusively on the standard 175ml pour.)
- Menu Discovery: 25 / 25 (AI extracted: 45 bottles (5 pts — 1 pt per 5 bottles), 33 grapes (10 pts — 1 pt per 1.5 grapes), and 33 regions (10 pts — 1 pt per region))
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TGWG's Verdict
The Good Wine Guide“The Castle Inn wine list is a thoughtfully curated selection showcasing prestigious terroirs and celebrated producers. Classic French regions sit comfortably alongside vibrant New World discoveries and refined English sparkling options. Buying by the bottle consistently yields superior per-ml value across all offerings on the menu. This balanced cellar delivers exceptional depth for every palate.”
Priced close to shop price (est. £45 retail) — just a +64% markup compared to the usual 200%+ restaurant markup.
Top-rated ★ 4.1 on Vivino for just £40.00 a bottle — serious quality without the splurge.
TGWG's Verdict
The Good Wine Guide“The Castle Inn wine list is a thoughtfully curated selection showcasing prestigious terroirs and celebrated producers. Classic French regions sit comfortably alongside vibrant New World discoveries and refined English sparkling options. Buying by the bottle consistently yields superior per-ml value across all offerings on the menu. This balanced cellar delivers exceptional depth for every palate.”
Priced close to shop price (est. £45 retail) — just a +64% markup compared to the usual 200%+ restaurant markup.
Top-rated ★ 4.1 on Vivino for just £40.00 a bottle — serious quality without the splurge.
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Raw Averages Extracted:
- Menu Average Mark-up: 184% (Lose 1 pt for every 10% above 100% across the menu)
- Menu Average Crowd Score: 3.9 (Lose 1 pt for every 0.1 decrease below 4.5 across the menu)
- Menu Average Glass Tax: 9%(Drops 1 pt for every 2% of glass tax applied. Benchmarked exclusively on the standard 175ml pour.)
- Menu Discovery: 25 / 25 (AI extracted: 45 bottles (5 pts — 1 pt per 5 bottles), 33 grapes (10 pts — 1 pt per 1.5 grapes), and 33 regions (10 pts — 1 pt per region))
SavvySipper scores are 100% algorithmically generated. Claim your menu to identify hidden margin leaks, highlight competitive pours, and see exactly what your customers see.