Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dorchester

"We've eaten at the Brewers Arms quite a few times now and for me it never disappoints. The food is superb well priced and the device great. I would..."

Kirsten Mcquitty

Team Lead

The King's Arms

The Gamekeeper Bar And Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Nice hidden away pub with a decent garden. Friendly Team and very happy re vegan food options , wife had the vgn roast and loved..."

Jp Russek

"A fantastic carvery, 7 choices of meat cooked to perfection. Lovely roasties, vegetables and cauliflower cheese. All hot. We sat outside as the..."

Jason Edwards

"Do visit. Excellent food from an extremely helpful chef& bar staff regards the more strict Coeliac gluten free dietary requirements. Good value for..."

Amanda Walker

"We booked the Gamekeeper for my 70th Birthday and Kim and Sharon were such a help in making sure it was organised and stress free. The atmosphere was..."

Lesley Barlow

"We arrived just as lunchtime food service had closed but they offered to continue and provide us with food. Always great to know especially when so..."

Jan C

"What a lovely find ! The Landlord was very accommodating even though he had been left short staffed due to isolation. They managed to fit 6 of us in..."

K Finch

"Had some lunch on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, the food was brilliant I would highly recommend the pie and mash. Excited to go back and try the..."

Nikki Bradburn

"Just spent the weekend here absolutely fabulous really friendly, food good, host's fantastic, will definitely be back, thanks to Kim and family plus..."

Lorraine Goddard

"5 of us had carvery, lots of choice of meats and veg, service was great also! Will definitely be back, highly..."

Joanne Brewer

"Made to feel very welcome..I mentioned I had a nut allergy the staff were very accommodating.The food was very well presented and the staff made sure..."

Elaine Gallop

Spyway Inn Dt2 9ep

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Cottage Pie and Vegetables

Liver with Bacon

Fish & chips

Chicken Curry Thai Green Style

Sunday Roast - Pork and Crackling

Duck

Crumble with Seasonal Fruit

Risotto

Salmon and Eggs Breakfast

"Such a fantastic country pub in a lovely location, with beautiful views! We stayed for 3 nights in September, the room was great, and the food was..."

Laura Labriola

"Went there twice on short holiday in Dorset. First time just for a drink and to admire the views- the location is idyllic and the garden lovely. ..."

G Davis

"Sunday roast. The quality of the roast was excellent, with seasonal vegetables and hot roast potatoes. The bar staff were friendly and helpful, and..."

Michael Sherwood

"A lovely pub in a majestic location. Enjoyed staying overnight in the campervan. The gardens are superb, as is the choice of local ciders and ales...."

Sam Lipworth

"An impromptu trip to this beautiful pub to enjoy the evening sunshine in their stoning garden for a drink, which turned into dinner. The staff were..."

Nicola Setchell

"Fabulous few days away. The Spyway Inn is in glorious countryside about 3 miles from Bridport, and a 5-minute drive from the A35. The garden view is..."

Gerald Hyder

"Came here twice, excellent for a drink ( Great selection of local ales and ciders) and came again for an evening 'sundowner'. Good music, food,..."

Dominic Bevan

"Spent a very pleasant evening at the Spyway. The setting is fabulous for a summer evening - glorious views from the garden. I've rated the rooms as 5..."

Simon Lloyd

"Excellent Sunday lunch, delicious food. Warm friendly..."

Nita Hiatt

"We did our maiden trip in our campervan here and it was amazing ,food was great ,live music was great ,staff were very friendly, and we made lovely..."

Kerry Vennall

"Interesting history and nice food. Great service by the..."

Derrick Dyas

"Visited for dinner on Friday evening to meet a friend halfway. Lovely setting with great views and the exterior of the pub looked inviting and..."

Jo Naylor

"Went here a couple of days ago for lunch and had the liver, bacon and onions. Absolutely Delicious. It’s a large portion so if you’re thinking..."

M Wilson

"Pulled off the A35 and found this hidden gem 5 mins from the main road... Liver and bacon (a favourite I don't cook) and fish and chips and a very..."

Sarah Gay

"Joined my sister and her partner for an evening meal, they know the area well and came across the Spyway Inn a few years back. I had the Halloumi..."

Jenny Lloyd

The New Inn

89/100 (1097 ratings)

Small English Breakfast with Black Pudding

Chorizo and Cheese Melt

Lack of Cheese Taste

Cheesecake

Chocolate Brownie and Banoffee Sundae

Fish & chips

Fish & Chips

Slow Cooked Chinese Pork Belly on Nuddels with Vegtables

Slow Roasted Honey Glazed Pork Belly Creamy Leek Mash Black Pudding & a Somerset Cider Jus

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Hake

Chicken Liver Parfait

Wheelchair Accessible

"The room, food and staff are all amazing, friendly and helpful. The chef blew me away with the Hake special dish, 100% recommend from the menu if you..."

Fabio Vincenti

"Brilliant meal, lovely relaxed but efficient service. The food was beautifully presented and was absolutely delicious and all at a very reasonable..."

Nigel Punter

"Fabulous food and excellent staff. My mother has special dietary food and can only eat a blended or purified food. Nothing is too much trouble and..."

Joanne Islam

"Lovely place, food really good and the staff gave excellent Service nothing was to much trouble. Highly recommend this place..."

Lynda Powell

"Great food at reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly. AND the jaffa cake ice cream is worth the trip..."

Annette Courtney

"Our new favourite eating place! Lovely, friendly relaxed atmosphere, polite, helpful staff.... and the food,,, oh my goodness,, hats off to the Chef..."

Geraldine Moore

"A group of us went for a meal here last night. The food was brilliant and the staff were so lovely and friendly �� Definitely go back again..."

Sharon Mitchell

"Great food. Good beer!. Accommodation very good with a great breakfast staff very friendly. Thank..."

Ron Waldock

"We had a fantastic meal at the pub yesterday.. it was the best carvery we have had in years and the desserts were fantastic... well done to the..."

Mark Leppard

"A lovely place! The room was well appointed and very comfy, location is great and the staff is friendly and very..."

Michelle Dinnar Browne

"A very nice place. The room and the bath were very clean. And the meal so..."

Marion Greenwood

"Stayed for one night - would definitely recommend this ace. Food was amazing and staff very friendly and nothing was too much effort. Well done to..."

Robyn McKenzie

"I can't comment on the rooms as we only went for the Sunday carvery. The pub itself was Lovely. Very clean and tidy with lots of space around each..."

Sue H

"Fantastic, rural Pub and Restaurant. Located in a little village it has a full on country feel but with the amazing staff putting on a brilliant..."

Steve Bell

"Located 5 minutes away from Dorchester and provides free parking. Flvery comfy rooms. Rooms are located above a restaurant which is mostly..."

Ken Saraf

"We were really impressed with the quality of food here. We had a table of nine and we were all happy with our meals. Three of us had the carvery and..."

Lorna Randle-Jones

"The family suit was fantastic. Good shower and the amenities are first class. The staff is very welcoming and have a caring customer service..."

Kerstin Simson

"The food at the New Inn, West Knighton, was first class! Our little lunch club found ourselves at the New Inn, where generous portions of duck,..."

Heinrich Dixon

"Great place in a nice country pub. room very spacious and comfortable. excellent freshly cooked breakfast and a very nice pub and garden to enjoy a..."

riccardoseffer

"This was a lovely b&b. The staff team were very welcoming and treated us well for our stay. The food was far better than I expected. It's a small..."

Sam McIntyre

"Evening meal. This place is lovey. Really really nice. Food was great, staff were friendly and the perfect level of attentiveness. Absolutely lovely,..."

Greg Francis

"This is the 3rd time we have eaten in this lovely rural pub . The food is so delicious. Staff great service excellent. Great..."

Tony Tickner

Hub Box Dorchester

Mushroom Swiss Burger

Tiny Rebel Clwb Tropicana IPA

Clucker Fries

Dirty Chilli Fries with Cheese

Salted Caramel Fudge Brownie

American Burger Fries and Slaw

"A good restaurant for burgers and chips. The menu is good and food was delicious. Staff were very lovely and the restaurant had a nice..."

Alice M

"The best burger I've ever had, I could taste how fresh the beef was in the patty, the dirty fries where absolutely amazing, and not forgetting the..."

B M C

"On Wednesday night 4 of us went to Hub Box to see what all the fuss was about. The place looks great and the atmosphere matched. The burgers and..."

Barry Whettingsteel

"Really cool place in the heart of Dorchester, Dorset (Brewery Square). Hamburgers were really great, juicy and tasty. Good choice of wine, beers and..."

Francesco Libardoni

"Food I enjoyed the burger, it reminded me of 5 Guys but with a brioche bun. The beef is flat and cooked well, plenty of flavour and reasoning. The..."

Christian Cole

"A significant addition to the restaurant scene in Dorchester. On arrival the staff are super welcoming, details were taken and we were escorted to..."

Steve Bell

"Loved the feel of the place. The service was excellent. The burgers are tasty and satisfying. Only slight complaint..the skin on fries were not hot..."

Stephen wb

"Our new favourite place to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Amazing coffee and brilliant service. Loads of options for veggies/vegans. We always..."

Aimée

"I am not going to lie.. This was the BEST burger I have ever tasted.. I have tried alot from different places but this was out of this world! Cooked..."

Antoinette

"Really lovely place to eat. Staff were friendly. Prices are very reasonable considering it is all high quality ingredients. The burger was delicious..."

Beccy M-D

The Frampton Arms

Oven Baked Hake Fillet

Chicken Burger and Fries

Curry

Chocolate Brownie Sundae

Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Serlion Steak

Toasts

Beer Battered Cod & Chips

Garlic Prawns and Chorizo

Hummus and Olive

Cappuccino

Salmon

Seafood Sandwich and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"I want to thank the bar and kitchen staff for a really good meal top service top food top night thanks..."

Andy Green

"Had a lovely meal here food was excellent as was the company we met some lovely people from the caravan park .We had no idea about caravan club..."

Carol Rhodes

"Lovely staff nice selection of beer, well worth a visit..."

Dave Wilkie

"A lovely place.not just a friendly pub but would be lush for functions.so much love and care.well done..."

Jackie Tan

"Lovely food and friendly staff. Made my birthday very..."

Teresa Carpenter

"The best rainbow trout I have eaten in..."

Mark Goulty

"Always lovely food and great service Especially enjoy seeing the train at the..."

Helen Hare

"A most enjoyable stay, the owners John and Janette Made us feel so welcome as though we had known each other for years. Good food, good..."

Hilary Roth Kissin

"Went here when staying at the Camping & Caravanning Club site next door as it was recommended by the managers there. Not disappointed. Great..."

Barry Podd

"I have been coming here for over 30 years now and honestly can't fault it, we've both matured nicely I think..."

Steve Haycock

"Great friendly pub with excellent food - held a reunion there & Was made to feel most welcome. Definitely will go..."

Des Ackerman

"Very friendly, trout was brilliant!! Excellent fish and..."

Suzanne Arterton

"If you are looking for a great country pub with a family feel then this certainly is the public house for..."

Sarah Green

"Wow what can I say. Just returned from a two night stay over. We had a ground floor room in the converted barn/skittle alley. With lovely courtyard..."

Luisa Purchase

"Stayed here for 3 nights and ate in twice. The room was clean and adequate but not serviced during our stay. The bathroom was modern and fresh with a..."

Paul Goddard

"Spent 2 nights in this excellent country pub. The surrounding area is very beautiful with plenty of landmarks to visit. The staff were all very..."

Seb Mueller

"We stopped on the off chance on the way back to Weymouth, having been in Moreton Forest for a walk. The roast dinner has taken up back to pre covid..."

Vikky Said

"Disabled parking on arrival. Plenty of parking. Booking in process was easy. Phil very helpful. Rooms were clean and well equipped. The food was..."

Eve O'Reilly

"Great comfortable accomodation (my relatives stay here when visiting) and fair pricing. Food is very good, staff and service is first class. Card..."

martin warm

"Spent a weekend at the Frampton with a large group of friends. The staff, service and food were absolutely fantastic. A special thanks to Kat, Sian,..."

James Plummer

"The staff were very friendly, welcoming and attentive. They also seemed very happy to be doing their jobs with a smile. They also managed to give us..."

Tanner Minter

"Imagine five hungry adults and two children turning up at 17:30. Only to be greeted by friendly and approachable staff. The food was simple yet..."

david fletcher

"Good food! The Sunday lunch was enormous and of excellent quality! We also ate there mid-week and that was good too! Within easy walking distance..."

Lynn Waude

"Four of us had lunch here today. The draught beer was delicious and good value. The food was tasty. The log fire blazed. Molly and Kat who looked..."

Andrew Gordon Prendergast

"I am a local who has not been back to the Frampton since Covid and the refurbishment, I used to go regularly for their amazing carvery, which..."

Andrew Cottrell

"Much extended and altered since my last visit and now a modern take on the pub/ restaurant. Reasonable selection of beers and cider and food can be..."

Stefan Nunn

"Went here for lunch today and everyone that served us was so polite and friendly. There was a dish that I’d had my eye on all week after looking at..."

Phoebe Watson

"The food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We sat in the orangery overlooking the level crossing so saw all the coming..."

Tom Smith

"Fantastic restaurant would highly recommend. We only had food this time bit have stayed previously. Food is excellent as us the service. Rooms are..."

Ellie Williscroft

"The staff here are very good and very helpful. Anything you ask them they do nothing is too small. Nothing too big and very courteous and nice. The..."

Paul Marshall

"It's OK.... for a quick drink. Bit disappointing they don't take cash. Drinks are good. Not had food there yet but will do in the future. Nicely..."

JemD HOP

The Wise Man Inn

88/100 (2693 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great find. Perfect village foodie pub. Lovely beer, food and service. The menu and specials choice was amazing. Just found it so hard to choose what..."

Ant Page

"Friendly staff, good food. A tad expensive but great for that special..."

Martin Blundell

"Had a lovely meal, all made very welcome, including the dog! Very knowledgeable with my allergies, loved it so much we went back the next night,..."

Sheila Mordan

"Wonderful champagne breakfast again yesterday had the Spanish breakfast this time delicious lovely way to kick start Christmas as..."

Rosandmalc Greening

"Stopped off on drive back from Devon to catch up with friends. Lunch was excellent, and was deeply envious when my friends platter turned..."

Linda Hodgson

"Lovely warm friendly welcome, aesthetically pleasing and quirky, the menu was superb - spoilt for choice with desserts, The Steak was the tastiest..."

Leanne Chaffers Masters

"Awesome... Nothing less..... Amazing food, service and a great atmosphere. All our visiting anglers use it and come back again and again......"

John Aplin

"Found this pub by accident but what a great find! Lovely staff, scrumptious food and a good choice of real ales. What more do you want? I had the..."

Andrew York

"Over the last couple of years we've had 6-12 meals here and ALL the food has been excellent along with the excellent service the staff give...."

Rachael Roberts

"Amazing food and service. Highly..."

Carol Edwards

"Tasty � well presented food in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly..."

Steven Madle

"Cheearful staff, knowledgeable about their food, lovely wines and a stunning..."

Jeni Radford

"I recently moved into the area and found this place. I took my carer for a meal there yesterday and we both loved it. Excellent food and excellent..."

Alan Horrocks

"Very cozy place! Had a table booked for 12:15 but showed up an hour early, we still were friendly welcomed and enjoyed a coffee and a pot of tea in..."

Susanne Angerer

"Gorgeous pub really friendly staff who even gave us some takeaway glasses for our night camping (it was very late!). The food was impeccable and the..."

Katie Buckle

"Lovely food and a great friendly..."

Robert Pound

"Great location, car park, dining room, staff and food. This was a real treat with interesting menu. Visited twice in July and August. Thank..."

Lisa Petrow

"Lovely country pub - we’ve enjoyed it since 1975! :) perfect for a drink and..."

Andrew Painter

"Lovely beer garden with roof available, fabulous steak sandwich, cooked medium rare, and a rough country baguette to suit for. Will be back..."

David AM DBS Volante

"Excellent lunch after long journey & nearly home! My wife’s sandwich was so large they were kind enough to wrap in foil to bring home . Steak &..."

Mark Sutton

"Absolutely lovely. Very welcoming and super friendly staff. Food was superb. A definite must for a visit. The garden area is great too. Seafood deli..."

Theresa Luther

"Amazing menu, food beautifully cooked. Great veggie/vegan options which is lovely to see, gorgeous pub and the service was fab. Will be..."

Melody Mitchell

The Countryman Inn

87/100 (1345 ratings)

Lasagne and Garlic Bread

Piri Piri Chicken Soft Tacos

Piri Piri Chicken in a Sourdough Wrap with a Side of Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"After visiting yesterday with my Daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren and eating a very nice chicken burger, I decided to go with a friend today. The..."

Tricia Kellaway

"We booked an overnight stay at short notice, not easy when you need dog-friendly accommodation. Pleasant room, friendly staff, dinner and breakfast..."

Hilary Oldham

"Been here a few times now. Food is always amazing! Highly recommend the chicken burger. � Friendly staff. Thank..."

Zoe Sasha Halshaw

"relaxing atmosphere excellent food had steak and ale pie very tasty and staff friendly yesterday was 1st visit enjoyed so much went back ..."

Pauline Ayres

"The staff were friendly, helpful & polite. The food was lovely & very tasty & the rooms were clean, tidy & comfortable. Would totally recommend this..."

Jo Farman

"Quiet place, rooms are big. Friendly staff and the food was..."

Bogdan Prăzniciuc

"Lovely food, wonderful staff and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend..."

Linda Hill

"Excellent service lovely food well cool pub bar staff really..."

Taj James

"Well what an amazing place food was excellent staff were so friendly could not have done any more for you if they tried we will be going there more..."

Maggie Chappell

"Arrived late due to breakdown kitchen closed, lovely sandwiches made on arrival. Excellent family room no 8, staff very friendly and accommodating...."

Jamie Mitchell

"Fab place, food was 10/10 staff was friendly would use ..."

Linda Thomas

"Our room was spacious and beautiful. The owners and staff were friendly and the service was brilliant. Breakfast came with the room charge, you could..."

Lynda Cooke

"Visited here 3 times for lunch while on our holiday. Had a great welcome from Rachel who then took our orders for food & drinks. Rachel was very..."

Alan Braybrook

"my wife and I and two other couples stayed for a weekend and the food service and rooms were excellent Gavin could not do enough for us it was the..."

phil hanlon

"It’s been a pleasure staying at this inn.the staff are amazing and so is the ambience of the pub and very comfortable, clean spacious room. A 5..."

Suman C

"Met an old friend from 50 years ago there. Good evening with nice beer and food on the restaurant area. Service a bit erratic but the job got done...."

David Owens

"Spent a lovely evening in the restaurant with family on 13th October 2023. I cannot comment on the rooms but the service and food were lovely and..."

Phil Haffenden

"We've just experienced our first Sunday Carvery here. Good service. And the food was delicious. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended. Dog..."

Nicola Tivey

"Booked in for an overnight stay as we wanted to visit the Tank Museum which is nearby. We received a warm & friendly welcome on arrival our room was ..."

Jenny Moore

"Stayed here 2 nights, lovely homely feel to the rooms & restaurant, rooms clean beds were lovely and comfortable slept like a baby, staff were very..."

Beverley Morrison

"Had a fantastic lunch in the outdoor beer/pizza Garden. Kids had a ball playing with massive jenga bricks. Very relaxing atmosphere. Very attentive..."

nicola smith

"Me and my family had a lovely carvery this afternoon in their gorgeous garden. We thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff were very welcoming. Highly..."

Robyn Stone

"We went to The Countryman on Sunday for lunch and had booked a table for noon We could see that they had an influx of people for the opening...."

andrew m

The Blue Raddle

87/100 (1282 ratings)

Lamb Roast with Vegetables

Chilli

Macaroni Cheese Garlic Bread

Beef

Bangers and Mash

Local Beer & Raspberry Lemonade

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice pub, welcoming staff, will be back for a meal next time especially if we can bring our small..."

Ann White

"Probably the best pub in Dorchester and local environs. Greatl well kept real beers and fabulous food. Nice punters and no..."

Jon Dyer

"Fantastic homemade food, excellent service in a good clean old fashioned pub! And doggie friendly..."

Kim Ashley Hasler

"Sooo welcoming...V dog friendly & we loved the deco :-) Stay as you are ;-)..."

Dilly SiennaWest

"Incredibly welcoming and attentive. Was in Dorch on holiday and would go back anytime. Thanks for a great time on you folk..."

Sam Stones

"lovely friendly locals and smashing beer..whats not to like..."

Lou Holloway

"Vegetarian options lovely & so much..."

Melissa Price

"This was a great experience of Sunday lunch at an old English pub (free house actually). My wife tried the lamb roast with vegetables, accompanied..."

John Olson

"This pub has been recommended to me many times but I had not been able to visit due to its limited opening days. I am pleased to report that it..."

Nicko

"A friendly & welcoming pub- I've been here several times and the food and welcome has been top notch. Tonight I had the whitebait followed by the..."

Mark de Jager

"Always excellent food and service. Good choice of beers. Booking a must as the Blue Raddle is always busy. Highly recommend. Dog friendly..."

Lorelei Lee

"Made to feel very welcome. Very tasty Sunday roast dinner. A great drink of..."

Chezza B

"So friendly, decent pub with tasty food. Definitely somewhere to go for good drinks and..."

Simon Bradford

"Good selection of ales and lots of choice of beautifully cooked home-made food. Plenty of options for vegetarians. The pub is very clean, the staff..."

Pauline Champion

"We spotted this on google maps while looking for somewhere to eat, and what a find! Lots of vegetarian choices, we went for broccoli and blue cheese..."

Red Hood

"Great place for a pint. The real treat is if you can catch the locals who bring in their instruments and have folk song jam sessions. That alone..."

Shawn B.

"We popped in for a quick g+t before taking a look at the wildlife reserve, it was a good atmosphere in here, service was quick and friendly, the..."

stephen chunn

The Greyhound Inn Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent reception from the staff for a no notice Sunday lunch request, very accommodating for our Labrador a well. Very nice roast dinners (Lamb..."

Mike Sage

"A really enjoyable stay. Situated in a very pretty English village. The accommodation was very clean and tastefully decorated and the room appointed..."

Vicky Whittaker

"I had lamb shank with mash and green beans and it was the best meal I've had out for quite some time. I also had a vegetable bowl and these were..."

Andrea Carter

"Food was beautiful, staff was very helpful with our granddaughter to get meal spot..."

Karl Carless

"Lovely pub, friendly staff and a fantastic menu to..."

James McGinley

"Delicious Sunday lunch and desserts here today with my husband.The staff were attentive and polite.Very cosy relaxed atmosphere and a good mix of..."

Julia Cardale

"Such a gorgeous pub. Lovely people with a great atmosphere. The food is delicious as well. We love this pub...."

Zoe Lamb

"Visiting in laws in Yeovil from the U.S. And chose the Greyhound for a night out. Very glad we did. Lovely pub with a great, friendly staff. Dinner..."

Andrew Bossard

"Great pub. Super friendly staff.. awesome food... well prepared quality food NOT the chain type boil in a bag crap.... gorgeous bedrooms... and fun ..."

Steve Greenhalgh

"Beautiful setting, rooms and service. I wanted for nothing. The food was fantastic and staff brilliant. Highly..."

Tammy Whatley

"Delicious 3 course meal served by very welcoming, friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere with beautiful decor!..."

Kate Andrew

Tom Browns Pub

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is awesome. It's more than a pub. It's a portkey, or a time machine even. As soon as i stepped in i felt like being anytime anywhere...."

Pasquale Ferrone

"Best pub in town I’d say with a great atmosphere great live music and a great couple running the place who are very..."

Ray Pearce

"Known by Dorchester folks as the best live music venue in the town!! Thanks for supporting talent and booking great bands. Friendly bar staff and a..."

Pauline Daw

"1st time I've been in here, and it's everything a pub needs to be! Brilliant bar man, playing great music! We live around the corner and think this..."

Emily Nicholls

"Jurassic beer ....Dorset's finest .Brilliant blues/Mr Dylan..."

Ann-Wendz Corbiere

"Fab place for a night out.Brilliant atmosphere and really friendly..."

Sandra Waters

"Lovely friendly pubs. .we had a lovely evening, staff were amazing...."

Jane Smith

"Great live music great landlord and landlady great..."

Kevin Roche

"I had the Sunday roast, it was excellent, lovely couple that run Tom Brown's now. We will definitely be..."

Nick Linskey

"Delicious Sunday roast, highly..."

Karen Linskey

"Love it great pub go their or be..."

Christian Jane Foster

"For the lady that runs the pub..... lovely..."

Sherril Bothma

"Quite when I visited, nice couple of local beers & a friendly chap behind the bar..."

The Great Nickardo

"A very enjoyable pub in the centre of Dorchester with a great choice of beers & a variety of wraps served from the kitchen at rear of the..."

Martin Clifton

"There's a beer garden. Which is pretty chill with a few pints. Plus the added fun of watching your step once you've left trying not to fall into..."

Will

"Slightly strange pub. Bit like a micropub squatting in the decaying remains of a large establishment. Skittle alley at back was in darkness but could..."

richard dorey

"Such a gem of a pub, authentic, friendly, wonderful beer garden, and extremely reasonable pricing. Try the the Farm Cider,..."

Gérard Fabrice

"I was ‘passing’ I had a fantastic ale there…lucky me. Maybe I’ll go again..."

Mark Wareing

"Loved the vinyl decor and choice of classic rock. Interesting menu board and very personal messages from the owner! Can imagine great vibes on nights..."

Chester Tan

"Great little pub with a fantastic back garden, really large and can access the river for a nice walk. Dogs are welcome here so ideal! Little pricey..."

steveandkat1

"Lovely pub with a lot of cask and draft ales. The people are..."

Jennifer Ramirez

"Nice real ale had my favourite neck oil by..."

Laura Rogers

Vivo Lounge

80/100 (3192 ratings)

Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Full english breakfast

Non-smoking restaurants

Dog Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Sat outside on a Sunday morning. Very pleasant. Staff apologised for the wait, even though it wasn't long. Good..."

Stephen Bassett

"Probably the best meal we had on our 5 day break in Doset. The meals were very reasonably priced. My wife has to have wheat free diet, the staff were..."

Geoff Hyde

"Great atmosphere on Friday night. Very chilled place with great service. I had the cheeseburger and it was really good. I would highly recommend. I..."

Gabriella Street

"Had one of the best breakfast ever. Food cooked fresh, friendly staff. Would differently come back here again 10/10 Barvo to the..."

Robert Keogh

"Great food, good atmosphere, friendly..."

K Mat

"Fair prices, fair food. The lighting in the restaurant could be a little bit better. Overall, it didn’t..."

Kamil L

"Couldn't let the moment pass without giving this place a glowing review! I had their Vegan Sweet Potatoes & Falafel Salad and Vegan Mango Sorbet and..."

David Hogg

"The Vivo lounge is the first place we go to when visiting Dorchester. The place has a really relaxed chilled out vibe. Great for all different age..."

Tracy Hurcombe

"Charming semi-basement lounge, with a good range of food and an excellent choice of drinks - good beer and cider, freshly-made coffee. Welcoming,..."

Mike Farley

"Good mix of foods, reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. You'll not be taken on a culinary adventure there, but it works for an easy..."

Sun Dee

"Very nice food friendly welcoming staff tea was nice. Abit pricey but you get what you pay for nice clean modern environment. Very interesting..."

K19 Singh

"I have only just discovered this venue. I absolutely loved it here. The atmosphere, staff, and food were spot on. I will definitely be..."

Geraldine Sackville

"We had a fantastic time at Vivo Lounge, it was my wife's birthday and the staff were very accomodating and couldn't do enough for us. In particular,..."

Thomas Stonhill

"Went expecting to sit outside as we had the dogs and was just on the off chance , more than welcoming and greated with dog treats , our food was..."

Andy Payne

"This chain of eateries suits me nicely. Good food at honest prices, good atmosphere..."

Stewart Robertson

The Sun Inn

77/100 (1001 ratings)

Pie of the Day Chips Peas & Gravy

Butchers Sausages Creamy Mashed Potato Garden Peas & Gravy

Fajitas

Passion Fruit Roulade with Mango Sorbet

Lemon Tart Raspberry Coulis Chantilly Cream

Lasagne

Baked Hole Camembert Garlic Ciabatta Chutney

Fish

Sunday Carvery Takeaway

Pork

Cajun Salmon and Prawns Cold

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Arrived during a downpour Friday 1pm. A member of staff must have seen us approaching, opened the door and cheeky greeted us. It was warm with a..."

Jane Thompson

"wow what a great place first time for us today we booked our table which is the best thing to do very busy place lovely hot carvery all nice and..."

Julie Chappell

"Lovely Crab Thermidor and Peach Melba Creme Brûlée, a totally enjoyable meal and very attentive staff, would thoroughly..."

Kelly Tuffin

"Always excellent food. Staff are all Amazing. Been going here for 2 years now and never had a bad experience. Well done to all the..."

Bri Sutton

"My favourite place to eat! Cannot fault the food, the service and the atmosphere is just..."

Hayley Anyan

"Fantastic carvery lunch, bookings are recommended but they managed to squeeze us in. Great place, great food, friendly and welcoming..."

Lawrence Nash

"Visited The Sun yesterday and had a lovely experience! Staff were very attentive and friendly. Very Good value for money as huge portion..you won't..."

Hayley Williams

"We arrived unbooked yesterday (sunday) 6 of us 12.30.... fully booked till 4pm..however they bent over backwards to fit us in ...we sat up on the..."

Ivor James

"Fab evening - very friendly staff and great food. Can’t wait to go there again..."

Rachel Gafney

"Visited on the off chance we could get a seat on New Years Eve afternoon on our way to Weymouth. We were very lucky, they accommodated us willingly..."

Tracey Wright

"Booked as it seems a very busy place.....friendly staff.....the carvery was beautiful and looked very appealing....tasted lovely and lots of..."

Jayne Porter

"Visited The Sun Inn whilst staying in a holiday cottage 5 mins walk away. We booked in for a second time that week because we enjoyed it so..."

Zoe Franklin

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Everyone was so polite and made you feel at ease. The carvery was delicious with a good selection of veg. Would..."

Rachel New

"Just happened on this place on our way through. Brilliant staff and service. Good choice of food. A free house with good beers on tap. Comfortable...."

Philip Thomas

"I had a delightful dining experience at The Sun Inn in Dorchester with my mother. We savored the Beer Battered cod and chips, which were absolutely..."

Anna Louise

"Second visit because the first was fantastic. I had a carvery on my first visit with my uncle, and it was devine, and so was the dessert to top it..."

Bethany Kew

"I would go as far as to say one of the best Carverys and Pubs in the whole of the UK. We have been dining here and recommending the Sun Inn to family..."

Alastair Thomas

"Couldn’t fault it Visited with our grandson and decided to give it a try. From the moment you walk in it’s well organised with a touch of..."

Graham

"Lovely old traditional country pub. Good selection of ales and excellent food. Carvery is available at certain times of the day. Beer garden is good..."

Tim Sweeting

"Food and service were both absolutely exemplary. We shared a Camembert to start and this was exceptional, as was the steak burger. I asked for cheese..."

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"Book early as this place is really popular , not surprising as it's fresh excellent food , reasonable prices and plenty of it. The very friendly..."

Mike Vaughan

Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester

76/100 (4007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Erin North

"This was a lovely venue, and the service was great. Most of the table enjoyed their food. I think we were unlucky as the fried items with both the..."

Donna Nicholson

"Great looking place & a very good drink choice here too..."

The Great Nickardo

"We had a staff lunch so decided to come here and try the new menu. The food was nice, however wasn't particularly hot. I was disappointed that i..."

Becky Jerrard

"Had a week's holiday in Dorchester and visited 3 times for evening meals. Good menus selection, not just the same old pub menu. Enjoyed the beers..."

Ian

"Lovely family meal, most of us had roast dinners, both the meat and vegetarian versions which were lovely and a couple of orders of chicken. We all..."

caroline drayson

"Went for lunch with my wife. Lovely food- we both had burger and fries followed by sticky toffee pudding & Belgian chocolate cookie bake-, great..."

Gary Hole

"On behalf of all of us (our party of 31) we would like to say a massive thank you for making our day so special. The food, service and atmosphere was..."

Maria Carter

"Great brewpub selling their own beers brewed in their micro brewery. Selection of beers is great, food is okay, atmosphere is nice. Getting their..."

K K

"The customer service was excellent, smiles from the bar staff and waiting staff. Food was excellent and the menu was excellent. Highly recommend...."

Louise Graves

"We had a brewery experience with Ian, he was very skilled and knowledgeable. We asked many questions and he answered all of them. The food was..."

Liam Ball

"Great choice of beer. The small plates were varied and provided a great selection of tastes. The staff were friendly and helpful and catered well for..."

Geoff Hyde

"Did the brewery experience day, really enjoyed it, Ian the Brewer looked after us very well and we tried all the beers throughout the day, most of..."

Andrew Gosney

The Royal Oak

76/100 (4357 ratings)

Chicken and Bacon Panini

Burger and Chips and Cheese

Spicy Meat Feast Pizza

All Day Breakfast Plate

Barbecue Chicken Wrap

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice food for a Wetherspoons ( it was warm !) Quick service too , OK beer choice but it's never brilliant just before a beer festival anyway. Rather..."

The Great Nickardo

"We were all very hungry & tired after driving back late from the airport in torrential rain. Everywhere closing, so we nipped into 'Spoons for drinks..."

Jerry Cornelius

"Their Beyond Meat burger is great, the cheesy garlic bread is almost a meal in itself, definitely enough for two. Always busy, but for a relatively..."

Mark Stevenson

"Conveniently located close to the town center. Plenty of seatings and lovely service staff during our visit! Good value set meal with drinks for a..."

PH PC

"Excellent food at very good price! Can order with table service or the app & food arrives so, so quick! Can sit inside or outside. Visited the day..."

Helen Langrish

"great and flourishing jd weatherspoons pub.was very busy monday lunchtime at the end of..."

Olaf Taylor

"We called in for lunch at The Royal Oak in September 2022, while visiting Dorchester from our holiday park in Weymouth. It seemed a bit scruffy and..."

Jules

"Called in for breakfast after a stormy week in Weymouth, food was good service was excellent and very..."

David Siviter

"I would like to say huge thank you to the personal (our 9 people company including 5 kids-not the best customers 😂) Girls were helpful, food was..."

Svetlana Udrisa

"Food was lovely, drinks were fresh. Staff very friendly would highly..."

jamie

"We had treat having a drink and mid day lunch Food was excellent and good portions With drinks and meal it was 16 quid For the 2 of us Nice..."

nick townsend

"We needed somewhere easy to feed our daughter and ourselves and this did the trick. It was really easy to access with the pushchair and she loved the..."

Sarah Harding

"The pub was very busy when we were there, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the food was served quickly and was hot and very tasty. It was..."

Dawn Scott

Trumpet Major

76/100 (3119 ratings)

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"The meal was beautifully cooked steak was so tender melted in your mouth. Our server was friendly and didn't keep us waiting and attended to all our..."

Barbara Major

"Again the carvery was good and although they were very busy because of the weather the staff were doing a great job. A bit more patience from guests..."

Paul Harvey

"Lovely pub good service and good food friendly..."

Pauline Puttick

"Absolutely can't beat this pub. Always had good food and at such a bargain price can't come to this part of dorset and not..."

Lisa May

"Lovely food and friendly staff. Lovely set back..."

Yvette Whitehouse

"Great food. Perfectly cooked x. Was quick service considering they were so busy..."

Susan Whatley

"The food here was good (not world class but still good) , I loved the blood orange brownie. The service was a little slow dew to what I guess was a..."

Joseph Separovic

"I recently visited The Trumpet Major following their recent refurbishment, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed! The ability to order and pay..."

Matt Shaw

"The trumpet major so needed the revamp it has been given. The pub looks fresh and clean. The toilets are a massive improvement on our previous visit...."

Sarah Read

"Really impressed by the recent refurb…the pub looks fresh and modern but is still warm and welcoming. The menu choices were plentiful and the food..."

Emma Anderson

"We hadn't been for a long time and wanted to try it again following the recent refurbishment. The new decor was lovely and welcoming but I had a long..."

Laura C

"We dropped in for some food and a beer and weren't disappointed. I enjoyed a nice burger and my partner had fish and chips. Both really nice. The..."

Vince Eveleigh

"We went in for some lunch on a Sunday. We had a carvery which was beautiful. The vegetables were So tasty, unlike most at a carvery that can be..."

karina vizcaya

"We realise this pub has been recently refurbished so it was all clean and tidy The staff were amazing, very welcoming, friendly and efficient. The..."

Barbara Dubben

"Booked a table for 7pm on a Saturday and we're seated immediately. Ordered a mixed grill to be told it was unavailable. Disappointed, I ordered a..."

Daniel Lacey

"Lovely staff so willing to help they gave fantastic service. The food was very good our family from Australia really love it. I would totally..."

Janet Hewitt

"Almost cancelled as manager told me they had no chairs with arms. Need that as recovering from a broken bone. Thought they must have got rid of the..."

shelagh ball

"Greeted by our host Tommy, who actually served us from drinks, main and pudding. Couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable person, especially on..."

Anita Wall

"Was very busy when we got there around 6pm. But we easily found a table and were served quickly. No wait for food. Very pleasant waitresses...."

tim sweetman

"Kieron greeted us and then served our table , he was very attentive and helpful especially as I am gluten free. Food came out in a timely manner even..."

Sharon Frampton

"I was disappointed by the range of food, quite a traditional menu with few healthier choices. Staff were friendly but lots of upselling and extras..."

Jennifer Wills

"We arranged a surprise 70th birthday meal. It was a central venue for family travelling from different places so a bit of an unknown. We pre ordered..."

Andrea Rogers

"Visited the Trumpet Major a couple of days ago, Very lovely Atmosphere and prompt service. Food was delicious and extremely good value for money, the..."

James Harrison

Junction Hotel

74/100 (1947 ratings)

Marston's Ale and Old Mout Cider

Fish Finger Sandwiches

Hand Battered Cod and Chips

Salad

Sirloin Steak

Fish and Chips

Cauliflower Cheese Tart Veggie Option

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"Ate here on Thursday and tried out their steak deal. Well worth the money. Landlord was friendly and helpful, gave some good local recommendations..."

Jack Headingson

"I absolutely loved eating and having a relaxing drink here. The staff we're great, very friendly and helpful and good competitive prices. Clean and..."

Brian Priest

"Been in here a lot recently to watch the football and listen to the barman interact with his locals. Friendly banter with all customers, creates a..."

Joe Kerlion

"Haven't had food yet,( but the cheese and onion crisps were great)... having breakfast! Greeted by Chris, checked in late, freshened up after a long..."

Trudy Boyle

"Brilliant meals and staff are lovely and friendly vast menu. However the toilets are awful broken toilet seat and not very clean. The hand dryers..."

H H

"Lovely, friendly, family pub. Great food and atmosphere, turned up with a table of 19 and the staff were so friendly and accommodating considering we..."

Jemma Reid

"Decided to have a late meal here, nice place and staff very friendly. The food was good and quick service. I never give 5 stars as I believe any..."

Darren Millard

"Staff were very welcoming and hospitable, food was superb, offered a grazing menu so if you didn't want a big lunch it was great, my husband had the..."

Louise Pudney

"Great service in this pub, good prices, good Sunday roast!! A variety of vegetarian options. Always quick service at the bar with great staff!..."

Sam Chant

"Went for Sunday lunch no reservation needed just choose a table and order, lovely friendly staff, great food and good value for money, very spaceous..."

michael cooper

"Proper pub on busy road junction. Pretty ordinary from the outside but welcoming inside. Quiet on a lunchtime. Very reasonably priced food options..."

Graham Lugton

"Lovely pub. A lot bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Great selection of beers/ lagers/ ciders and lots of sports screens, along with other..."

Phil Nelson

"The guy who works the bar was so friendly and polite. Service with a smile and happy to recommend drinks! As a party of 9 our table was set waiting..."

Sianimus H

"Great pub, very accommodating. Fantastic food and great service. So much so that our group have returned multiple evenings on our stay in..."

Angharad Turner

"Very lovely place. Friendly staff. Loved..."

Lolia Briggs

The Old Ship

73/100 (1439 ratings)

"Came to see some great live music from Emily Jean and decided it would be nice to have a meal first. We were not disappointed! Good sized helpings..."

Phil gordon

"Nice little pub with a relaxing atmosphere that offers a good choice of beer and wines, probably the cheapest prices in Dorchester. Also offers food..."

James Latter

"The patio outside the back is delightful with fresh geraniums on each table.. a terracotta pot for those wishing to smoke.. fresh drinking water was..."

Lyn Carter

"We rang and asked if we could reserve an area for guests of a Baptism. This wasn’t something they usually did so they created a buffet spread for..."

C C

"Come here for a stay after the Tank Fest. Nice Pub, good food, good price. Needless to say, good service. Will definitely come again next..."

Anthony Bux

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Plenty of room inside and out. Also plenty of entertainment and fun nights are..."

Debra Anne Clark

"This is a great pub. It's in the centre of Dorchester, the drink prices are very cheap, and since it has been under new management (Michelle and..."

Rebecca Pope

"Lovely new owners such a quaint little pub with clean and welcoming rooms. The owners have just recently taken over and are definitely pros! Arranged..."

Will Bl

"Really friendly staff. Comfortable accomodation. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely be..."

Jules Bouillon

"Had a great night with good pub grub and excellent live music from Emily..."

Julie Gordon

"Lovely little pub with great..."

Angeline Ellis

"Popped in with partner for a quick drink. Just reopened under new management and looking good with great potential. Good luck with your opening..."

Ian Denny

"Really friendly staff they make real effort to know their customers drinks prices very reasonable and some great bands..."

Debbie Mathews

"Lovely pint of beer well looked after. Tasty great value and well cooked food. Engaging bar staff with personality who are very attentive and..."

Jan C

"Lovely pub, friendly and welcoming. We called in for Sunday lunch, they had a private party going on. But they still provided us with a delicious..."

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