Restaurants in Dorchester
Restaurants with Delivery
Al Molo-Dorchester
6 High W St, DorchesterWe were in Dorchester lunch time and saw Al Molo accros the road and went in no booking. Excellent lunch, good value fixed price and great service, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend
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Superb438 Reviews 4.7
Trumpet Major
Alington Avenue, DorchesterThe chicken tikka masala was very tasty. We had Kevin as our server who was extremely friendly and professional. He made sure we had a fantastic experience. We also met Danny, the chef, who cooked the fantastic food - thank you!
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Superb425 Reviews 4.6
Sydney Arms
11 Bridport Rd, DorchesterLovely host and the accommodation was clean with fresh linen and so comfortable.
Parking on-site is limited but there is plenty in the area.
Would recommend this place as it's a lovely start to the day and not noisy.
Thank you. Clyde
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Superb107 Reviews 4.7
The Square Bistro Poundbury
1 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, DorchesterBest restaurant in town! A small, intimate and independent restaurant in Poundbury, Dorchester. Absolutely amazing food, drinks and service. Great value for money. Had the 3 course Sunday lunch and it was so awesome, we came back for the Christmas menu. Best crème brûlée ever! Highly recommend this restaurant, absolute gem.
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Superb41 Reviews 5
Pizza Express
25 Weymouth Avenue, DorchesterHonestly, the nicest meal I’ve had for a long time! The food was fresh, drinks were great and the service was impeccable. Matt really brought a really positive energy to the table and took extra care to ensure a vegan member at the table was kept informed at all stages. Overall, a fantastic experience!
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Superb113 Reviews 4.6
wagamama dorchester
21 Weymouth Avenue, Brewery Square, DorchesterWe come to this one regularly and all the staff are brilliant but our last visit for lunch we had a lovely server Lydia. She was brilliant for her first day (We've all been there!) and we appreciate all her efforts, she made our lunch memorable with her humour. Can't wait to come back again and I hope she doesn't stop smiling, amazing job!
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Superb225 Reviews 4.5
Callaway's Fish & Chips
14 Fordington Grn, DorchesterBest fish and chips we had in England! Cooked to order. Generous portions. Pleasant & patient staff members taking orders. A small chips will feed two easily. Stop by if you’re in Dorchester!
Parking was quite difficult to find. There were two spots just in front (both taken) so we had to drive around a bit and walk back. Believe you can order ahead.
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Superb106 Reviews 4.5
The Balti Express
12 High E Street, DorchesterI ordered for delivery and it delivered to me so fast .
Food was delecius and portion was full of Container .and it was hot and fresh .
highly recommended for them who want fast delivery with delecius food .
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Superb35 Reviews 4.7
Zizzi - Dorchester
5 Eldridge Street, DorchesterHad a lovely meal for 2 on a Saturday night. It was quite busy, booking is definitely advisable. The food was excellent and the staff were all really nice and helpful. Leo,our server, was a delightful young man who made our evening just that little bit better so thank you to him
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Superb277 Reviews 4.4
Côte Dorchester
Town Centre, 3 Brewery Sq, DorchesterI had a really nice meal at the London Bridge branch, along the Bankside back in March. I had a bacon Caesar salad for starter and steak for main. It was a very delicious meal. I hope to visit again soon!
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Superb65 Reviews 4.5
Istanbul Kebab
8 Trinity St, DorchesterDon't usually write reviews but think this place deserves it! Probably had the best kebab I've had in a long time! Perfectly cooked a decent amount (especially for a regular portion). Definitely would recommend!
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Superb62 Reviews 4.5
Basilico
41 Trinity St, DorchesterMy friend and I ate here this evening before watching a film at the plaza cinema a 2minute walk away. I had seen this place on the map and often thought i should try it. On first glance this little restaurant doesn't look much but don't judge a book by its cover, go inside and enjoy the pizza.On arrival the place was quiet bar one couple enjoying their food. The lovely waitress/possible owner took a little while to greet us but once she did I can't complain. We quickly ordered our food and beverage each. Whilst we chatted they decided to put some questionable pop/rap/rnb music on which was a bit louder than background music so I had to pay attention to my friends conversation. However all can he forgiven as when our pizzas arrived they were authentic and delicious. Having been to Italy multiple times I can confirm these Woodfired sour dough pizzas in Dorset are fantastic. The waitress also checked on us a couple of times which i appreciate. Great little find. A shame for the owners that it wasn't busier as they deserve to have more footfall on a Friday night. The bill was very reasonable. 2 soft drinks and 2 pizzas was just over £35.00.I will 100% be returning with my partner and no doubt with my friend again.
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Superb50 Reviews 4.5
COOK Dorchester
7A, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DorchesterHi Terry ? your welcome when I popped into cook for the first time was second to none ? I was very specifically after Baboo Ice Cream from Rampisham. Terry allowed me to taste their salted caramel and mint chocolate chip (milk) and chocolate (vegan). Ice cream on another level. So full of flavour a little goes a long way and so creamy. I lade the most of the 15% off weekend and paid £11.06 total, for 2 x 500 ml tubs.
Which unless I do a Bridget Jones (or invite the kids) is going to last a while.
Whole heartedly recommend. Allow time to check out all the frozen meals and desserts ! You'll me amazed ?
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Superb11 Reviews 4.9
Tamarisk Farm
Beach Rd, West Bexington, DorchesterWe went on the amazing Glow worm hunt and it was an incredible experience! The hot chocolate and home made cakes at the beginning were such a lovely touch and a perfect start for the exciting late night hunt! The kids were super excited and the whole family loved it. It’s a one off experience and totally recommend it - bring sturdy shoes!
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Superb8 Reviews 5
Costa Express
The Grove, DorchesterI am the biggest fault picker and moaner but I am very impressed with the 3 young lads working today Hard working, smiles, banter and just general professional friendly attitude Need more of these guys across the costas Josh Alex Connor
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Superb3 Reviews 5
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The Brewers Arms
Burnside, Martinstown, DorchesterWe had a delicious meal experience in this lovely pub for Sunday lunch, including gluten free roast beef, scampi and chips plus ploughman's lunch. The service was very good with attentive and friendly staff, plus the food was in generous portions and brought to our table very quickly after ordering. The outside area was good with a fab herb garden for the kitchen. Dog friendly too.
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Superb152 Reviews 4.7
Junction Hotel
Great Western Road, DorchesterSpacious well heated room. Unusually friendly staff without exception. Rooms in old stable block adjacent to pub so noise not a problem. Great location - short walk to hospital and main railway stations. Great value for money for a budget hotel room. I am gluten free and ate easily at the pub, they had a 2 a4 menu for gluten free diets, incredible. I had steak and apple crumble which were well cooked and tasty. The gluten free cooked breakfast with refilled cafetière coffee was excellent. For this price bracket would highly recommend.
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Superb210 Reviews 4.3
Masala Indian Cuisine
14 High E Street, DorchesterThe Masala restaurant food was fabulous! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the food was served hot and absolutely delicious. The service was amazing. I highly recommend it for a lovely dining experience in Dorchester. Looking forward to coming back again!
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Good63 Reviews 4.2
Empire Kebab & Pizza | Dorchester
31 High E St, DorchesterDelivery.
Epic! The food was hot and the chicken was moist and juicy on the inside and beautifully charred on the outside.....so good!
Also the salad was really fresh
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Good44 Reviews 3.9
Rajpoot Restaurant
43 High W St, DorchesterExceptional. I told our server what I had chosen and explained that I liked spice and he suggested a different dish (the chargrilled chicken breast) which was stunning! Really delicious with just the perfect amount of spice. Wine was great too!
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Good188 Reviews 3.7
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester
27 Weymouth Avenue, DorchesterWe had a lovely, peaceful time sitting in the beer garden. We were very well looked after by Rob, who made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The chef, Brad, cooked delicious food, which arrived quickly. Thanks to the great the service, we will definitely be coming again soon! Thank you :)
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Good246 Reviews 3.7
Pet Friendly Places
The Blue Raddle
9 Church Street, DorchesterThis is a pub that serves a good range of homemade food (I didn't eat). The stand out for me; it's been ran by the same couple for 20 years, there is a very loyal clientele. They serve traditional beers on a guestbbasis as well as many tier drinks. Boys not pretentious, there is a nice busy vibe, no music and a great traditional feel. There is a lot of humour baked into the fabric of the pub!
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Superb68 Reviews 4.7
Goldies
36 High E St, DorchesterThis is a GEM of a pub. Despite growing up near Dorchester and coming into town all my life I only started visiting this pub recently and it is simply terrific.
It’s an old property with atmosphere, terrific hosts, and good beer. On Mondays and Tuesdays they have a special deal on real ale, £2.90 a pint, which is a bargain in this day and age.
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Superb63 Reviews 4.7
The Martyrs Inn
49 Main Road, Tolpuddle, DorchesterA worth place to visit, everything was amazing - greated by friendly staff and owner. Food was spot on and able to accommodate my weirdness. Drinks were spot on. Ill be back - a well worthy drive to location
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Superb96 Reviews 4.6
The Rivers Arms
Cheselbourne, DorchesterWe had a 2 night stay in the cabins, very clean bed comfy water piping hot. Willand Lilly made us feel really welcome. The locals also make the atmosphere welcoming. Would definitely return.
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Superb75 Reviews 4.4
Takeaway Restaurants
Potters Cafe Bistro
19 Durngate Street, DorchesterI’ve been coming to Potters for over 20 years. When I was younger, I used to visit with my parents for a “cuppa and cake”, and all these years later it’s still a wonderfully cosy, friendly place to visit.
Yesterday actually reminded me why I like it so much. I decided to try somewhere different for a change, walked into another café and was met with complete silence and nobody at the counter. I quickly changed my mind and headed to Potters instead! As soon as I opened the door, there was a friendly welcome, the soft hum of chatter and laughter, and that lovely warm atmosphere I’ve come to associate with the place. They’d also added some seasonal decorations, which was a nice touch.
Over the years I’ve visited for everything from coffee and a treat to lunch, and the food has always been lovely. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Although there can understandably be a little wait when they’re particularly busy, I’ve never found it excessive.
There’s also more to Potters than you might initially realise, with a café garden at the rear and additional seating upstairs.
One thing worth knowing if you have mobility issues is that the toilets, including the baby-changing facilities, are on the first floor.
After more than 20 years of visits, Potters is still a little gem ... cosy, welcoming, good food, and a genuinely lovely atmosphere. Sometimes you try somewhere different only to be reminded why you keep going back!
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Superb105 Reviews 4.7
Case & Brewer
1 Victoria Road, DorchesterAbsolutely fantastic lunch. Cod, scampi, chips and curry sauce were all excellent. The service was fantastic. The staff were so kind and thoughtful. They helped the elderly customers and chatted to everyone with ease. We sat outside on one of their picnic benches in the sunshine. Delightful. Thank you.
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Good96 Reviews 4.1
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Fables and food
7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, DorchesterWhat a find. First visit but certainly will be back very soon. Best steak sandwich ever. Really friendly and welcoming. Then there was the flapjack....divine and also the best we've ever had. Absolute gem. Superb.
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Superb120 Reviews 4.8
The King and Thai Restaurant
35 Great Western Road, DorchesterVery good quality Thai Food i had eaten at Dorchester. This restaurant is one of my fav. I like the ambiance, cozy dine-in, lunch deal menu is very popular seat meal deal. Very good service and best recommended. Not too far from the Brewry square market.
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Superb118 Reviews 4.8
The Posh Partridge Cafe
29 High E St, DorchesterWent here for afternoon tea for a freinds birthday. The food was absolutely amazing, all home made and plenty of it!! (6 of us) with food to take home as well. The people were friendly and service was good. It was well worth the money, to the extent that we are considering going back for another friends birthday ? well worth a visit.
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Superb97 Reviews 4.8
White Horse Inn
Litton Lane, DorchesterThe best pub for miles, cauliflower cheese is from heaven ? amazing Sunday lunch, booking advisable! Supports live music and hosts lots of fun events. Always a great time at the white horse.
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Superb88 Reviews 4.8
Convivial Rabbit
1 Trinity House, Trinity St, Dorchester“Fantastic pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are friendly, and there’s an excellent selection of beers and spirits to suit all tastes. This is exactly how a proper pub should be — cosy, inviting, and full of character chris was a right laugh”
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Superb88 Reviews 4.8
Bean on the Green Café
8 Fordington Grn, DorchesterAn American couple literally stumbled upon this small cafe with its so Parisian musical score and ambiance while tripping through Thomas Hardy country in May, ‘26. We had the most delightful meal of our fortnight literary pilgrimage through southern England.! I highly recommend the goat cheese on cream cheese on toasted sourdough with onion marmalade! Yep, it’s a mouthful, and I swear you will never forget it!nor your two delightful restauranteurs! La Vie en Rose with a drizzle of Balsamic syrup and tiny, delicious beets. It was heaven! Thanks, Ladies! It was a real treat!
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Superb71 Reviews 4.8
Café Octagon
4 Pummery Square, Poundbury, DorchesterThe man who makes the food obviously really cares that the food is good, plentiful and well presented. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere and good prices. A little gem. I took my family there for Sunday brunch and we were all satisfied customers.
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Superb75 Reviews 4.7
The Three Compasses
9 The Square, Charminster, DorchesterGreat pub cosy beer garden, Sun trap ?
Always has good music on. Probably the best pub in dorset for live music. Good prices on the drinks. Great service ?
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Superb52 Reviews 4.8
The Horse With The Red Umbrella
10 High E St, DorchesterWhat a lovely cafe, very friendly and welcoming staff. The menu had a really good variety of dishes, with specials as a great addition. Great value for money. Didn't have a dessert, but the choice was delicious just reading it.
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Superb99 Reviews 4.6
Tom Brown's
47 High E St, DorchesterGreat family celebrations yesterday for two birthdays in the skittle Alley with our own pic-nic and cakes. Great draft beer, ‘Imagine’ being played on the piano by a young boy who later gave our youngest birthday boy two Pokémon cards, heart warming!
Great all round family atmosphere, dog included. Thanks guys, you have a great venue, and we didn’t even venture into the garden.
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Superb61 Reviews 4.7
The Frampton Arms
Station Road, Moreton, DorchesterI stayed here for 1 night
And I was blown away by the amazing service great prices
As well the location is amazing it’s just 15 minute drive to durdle door
Will def consider coming here again
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Superb254 Reviews 4.5
Dorchester Market Cafe
Maumbury Rd, DorchesterSo glad we found this place. It's very rare for a place to really listen to specific requests for how you want your food cooked and your coffee. Everything came exactly as requested and truly delicious. Very impressed and will be coming as often as possible. Thank you for a fantastic breakfast experience
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Superb59 Reviews 4.7
Kao San Thai Restaurant
34A High W St, DorchesterWe had takeaway and collected ourselves.
The food is consistently high quality and you know that when you order a dish, you will get exactly the dish you are thinking of. Always hot, always so fresh tasting, the tubs are the larger sizes and just really good value for a take away price. We can feed 4 hungry people for under £50, which is astonishing.
We have eaten there in the day from the 2 or 3 course lunchtime deal. Excellent value and a really hearty lunch.
If you find yourself in Dorchester, it is very near the museums and town centre.
The staff are always so lovely, kind and fun too. In the evenings, it is always packed out, and those ladies earn their money. They are run off their feet but everything is always excellent and totally under their control.
In 25 years, we haven't ever had a single problem with the food.
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Superb32 Reviews 4.9
Victoria Hotel
Dagmar Rd, DorchesterI can honestly say this is one of the best pubs I’ve visited in a long time. From the moment you walk in, you’re made to feel welcome by the bar staff, who are genuinely friendly, approachable, and always happy to help. They create such a relaxed and positive atmosphere, whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit. Service is quick and efficient, even when it’s busy, and they always serve with a smile.
The sports coverage is fantastic. There are plenty of screens positioned well around the pub, so you never miss a moment of the action. The picture quality is great, the sound is clear, and they show a wide range of matches and sporting events, making it the perfect place to watch the big games with friends. The atmosphere on match days is brilliant – lively but still comfortable.
On top of that, the pub is spotlessly clean and clearly well looked after. The bar area, tables, and seating are always tidy, and the overall environment feels fresh and welcoming. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into maintaining high standards.
All in all, it’s a friendly, clean, and well-run pub with great sports coverage and outstanding staff. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to relax, enjoy a drink, and watch the game.
Sarah is really friendly and happy to help with culterly when you order food here!
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Superb48 Reviews 4.7
Bonjour
4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, DorchesterLovely little setup. My wife and I stopped in here last week on my birthday for a quick drink before they closed. Ended up being tempted by the homemade sausage roll and also a raspberry cheesecake, both of which were excellent.
We will return.
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Superb45 Reviews 4.7
Cheap Eats
The Old Tea House
44 High W Street, DorchesterAbsolutely beautiful little place, so quirky with so much history too being the fact it was built in 1635! Service is 10/10, Scones, Apple Pie and coffee is 10/10. 100% recommend. Will definitely go back. Thank you.
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Superb98 Reviews 4.5
Finca
41 Great Western Rd, DorchesterI've visited this coffee shop several times in recent months and it never disappoints! Not only am I served quickly, but there's also a smiley member of staff greeting me. This morning, whilst drinking my delicious iced latte, I saw the barista have two large groups of people show up ordering multiple drinks and items of food and she dealt with their orders as efficiently as possible whilst also taking on more orders - very impressed! Coffee, food, service - all top notch! Thanks, Sidney (posted on 25/5)
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Superb73 Reviews 4.5
The Bakers Arms
140 Monmouth Rd, DorchesterGood choice of real ales kept in tip-top condition. A real local's haunt. The roadside picnic benches at the front are a real sun trap. An added bonus was that the young pretty barmaid was feeling the cold when I walked in which perked me up no end. ?
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Superb50 Reviews 4.5
Top o town cafe
Christchurch Court, The Grove, DorchesterProper cafe. Excellent food, wonderful service, and a damn fine cuppa.
The building is a little tired but, everything else is fresh as a daisy. Highly recommended. Thank you
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Good28 Reviews 4
Poppins Cafe Restaurant DORCHESTER
2, The Forum Centre, Trinity St, Dorchestercalled in today first time ever. first off it's lovely, bright and clean. very friendly staff. had a latte then my husband joined me and I had a fried egg sandwich and he had bacon and egg. bread was very soft, we were asked how we wanted the egg cooked, hard or soft yolk. cooked to order but didn't have long to wait. why did we leave it so long? will definitely return. thank you
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Good41 Reviews 4
Imperial Dragon Chinese Take Away
37 Maud Rd, DorchesterWe have used this fabulous takeaway for quite a while now and it's always be 5*
The service and food are/have always been excellent. Food is always piping hot and full of flavour. Always plenty of meat/poultry/prawns etc.. in those dishes containing them.
The ordering is quick and easy and always polite.
I have used on occasion other takeaways and they do not compare with this one. They are good/nice but not of the same standard as the Inperial Dragon.
I always recommend this chinese takeaway as its always been 5* for us and used on many many occasions.
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Good45 Reviews 3.8
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee, Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, DorchesterA nice local Costa. Brilliant on point service with many smiles and a lovely quiet atmosphere. Can't score the food as I didn't order any. But it's the usual Costa food tastes. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Average22 Reviews 3.2
Subway
33A South Street, DorchesterLove this place, it's always open when I need lunch and the bread is only slightly chewy. The only real downside is that Subway as a brand got rid of the cheesy bites and the sweet chili sauce, which should be a crime. Also bring back flatbread it was the best bread!!
Vegetarian options: They got rid of their vege party in favour of a vegan one and I believe I'd prefer it if they just had both in stock. Not every vegetarian wants to eat things pretending to be meat as well so more options would be nice.
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Average33 Reviews 2.5
KFC Dorchester - Weymouth Avenue
Weymouth Rd, DorchesterI consider this to be the best KFC in Dorset, especially among those with a drive-through. My family and I have visited several locations, but this one consistently stands out.
The staff are always welcoming and professional, creating a positive experience from the moment you arrive. The food is reliably fresh, and the chicken is particularly impressive—crispy, flavourful, and clearly prepared with care. The gravy and chips are also consistently well-made; the gravy is rich, thick, and full of flavour, exactly as it should be.
In contrast to other locations I’ve visited, where the chicken has sometimes been dry or lacking in taste and the gravy thin and bland, this restaurant maintains a high standard. Having previously worked at KFC myself, I understand the preparation process, which makes the quality here even more noticeable.
Overall, this is by far the best KFC I’ve experienced. The added convenience of a drive-through is a great bonus, and the consistently high standards are a credit to the manager and kitchen team. Well done to everyone involved in maintaining such an excellent restaurant.
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Average153 Reviews 3.2
Best Restaurants
Vibes
13 Weymouth Ave, DorchesterWe found this little gem on Google as a stop off for lunch on our way home to Portsmouth and I am so glad we did. The food is delicious and the service was excellent. We had the falafel wrap, a falafel salad, a turmeric latte, and a very berry smoothie. Please support this wonderful cafe, you won't be disappointed ?.
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Superb147 Reviews 4.9
Al Molo-Dorchester
6 High W St, DorchesterWe were in Dorchester lunch time and saw Al Molo accros the road and went in no booking. Excellent lunch, good value fixed price and great service, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend
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Superb438 Reviews 4.7
Fables and food
7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, DorchesterWhat a find. First visit but certainly will be back very soon. Best steak sandwich ever. Really friendly and welcoming. Then there was the flapjack....divine and also the best we've ever had. Absolute gem. Superb.
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Superb120 Reviews 4.8
The King and Thai Restaurant
35 Great Western Road, DorchesterVery good quality Thai Food i had eaten at Dorchester. This restaurant is one of my fav. I like the ambiance, cozy dine-in, lunch deal menu is very popular seat meal deal. Very good service and best recommended. Not too far from the Brewry square market.
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Superb118 Reviews 4.8
Yalbury Cottage
Yalbury Cottage, Lower Bockhampton, DorchesterLovely place to stay. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was lovely - seriously thinking about finding an excuse to come back to the area so we can stay here again!
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Superb109 Reviews 4.8
Trumpet Major
Alington Avenue, DorchesterThe chicken tikka masala was very tasty. We had Kevin as our server who was extremely friendly and professional. He made sure we had a fantastic experience. We also met Danny, the chef, who cooked the fantastic food - thank you!
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Superb425 Reviews 4.6
The Posh Partridge Cafe
29 High E St, DorchesterWent here for afternoon tea for a freinds birthday. The food was absolutely amazing, all home made and plenty of it!! (6 of us) with food to take home as well. The people were friendly and service was good. It was well worth the money, to the extent that we are considering going back for another friends birthday ? well worth a visit.
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Superb97 Reviews 4.8
The Brewers Arms
Burnside, Martinstown, DorchesterWe had a delicious meal experience in this lovely pub for Sunday lunch, including gluten free roast beef, scampi and chips plus ploughman's lunch. The service was very good with attentive and friendly staff, plus the food was in generous portions and brought to our table very quickly after ordering. The outside area was good with a fab herb garden for the kitchen. Dog friendly too.
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Superb152 Reviews 4.7
The New Inn
Highgate Lane, West Knighton, DorchesterClean room with comfy bed. Food and service was great. We had to leave before breakfast time and got nice continental breakfast to go the evening before.
The view is pretty nice!
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Superb139 Reviews 4.7
White Horse Inn
Litton Lane, DorchesterThe best pub for miles, cauliflower cheese is from heaven ? amazing Sunday lunch, booking advisable! Supports live music and hosts lots of fun events. Always a great time at the white horse.
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Superb88 Reviews 4.8
Convivial Rabbit
1 Trinity House, Trinity St, Dorchester“Fantastic pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are friendly, and there’s an excellent selection of beers and spirits to suit all tastes. This is exactly how a proper pub should be — cosy, inviting, and full of character chris was a right laugh”
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Superb88 Reviews 4.8
The Black Dog
Black Dog Inn, 50 Main Street, Broadmayne, DorchesterWe visited today with a small child and our two dogs. We were seated in the dog friendly bar area which was warm and cosy (just what we needed after a blowy time at the beach!). The staff were welcoming and friendly. We both had the carvery which was absolutely delicious - the meats were cooked to perfection and all of the sides were 10/10 - particularly the cauli cheese!! The stand out was the chocolate orange creme brulee OH MY GOD sooo tasty. Highly recommend this beautiful pub, beautiful location, beautiful food, wonderful staff. Will definitely be visiting again and telling our friends!
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Superb122 Reviews 4.7
Sydney Arms
11 Bridport Rd, DorchesterLovely host and the accommodation was clean with fresh linen and so comfortable.
Parking on-site is limited but there is plenty in the area.
Would recommend this place as it's a lovely start to the day and not noisy.
Thank you. Clyde
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Superb107 Reviews 4.7
Bean on the Green Café
8 Fordington Grn, DorchesterAn American couple literally stumbled upon this small cafe with its so Parisian musical score and ambiance while tripping through Thomas Hardy country in May, ‘26. We had the most delightful meal of our fortnight literary pilgrimage through southern England.! I highly recommend the goat cheese on cream cheese on toasted sourdough with onion marmalade! Yep, it’s a mouthful, and I swear you will never forget it!nor your two delightful restauranteurs! La Vie en Rose with a drizzle of Balsamic syrup and tiny, delicious beets. It was heaven! Thanks, Ladies! It was a real treat!
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Superb71 Reviews 4.8
Potters Cafe Bistro
19 Durngate Street, DorchesterI’ve been coming to Potters for over 20 years. When I was younger, I used to visit with my parents for a “cuppa and cake”, and all these years later it’s still a wonderfully cosy, friendly place to visit.
Yesterday actually reminded me why I like it so much. I decided to try somewhere different for a change, walked into another café and was met with complete silence and nobody at the counter. I quickly changed my mind and headed to Potters instead! As soon as I opened the door, there was a friendly welcome, the soft hum of chatter and laughter, and that lovely warm atmosphere I’ve come to associate with the place. They’d also added some seasonal decorations, which was a nice touch.
Over the years I’ve visited for everything from coffee and a treat to lunch, and the food has always been lovely. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Although there can understandably be a little wait when they’re particularly busy, I’ve never found it excessive.
There’s also more to Potters than you might initially realise, with a café garden at the rear and additional seating upstairs.
One thing worth knowing if you have mobility issues is that the toilets, including the baby-changing facilities, are on the first floor.
After more than 20 years of visits, Potters is still a little gem ... cosy, welcoming, good food, and a genuinely lovely atmosphere. Sometimes you try somewhere different only to be reminded why you keep going back!
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Superb105 Reviews 4.7
The Square Bistro Poundbury
1 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, DorchesterBest restaurant in town! A small, intimate and independent restaurant in Poundbury, Dorchester. Absolutely amazing food, drinks and service. Great value for money. Had the 3 course Sunday lunch and it was so awesome, we came back for the Christmas menu. Best crème brûlée ever! Highly recommend this restaurant, absolute gem.
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Superb41 Reviews 5
The Three Compasses
9 The Square, Charminster, DorchesterGreat pub cosy beer garden, Sun trap ?
Always has good music on. Probably the best pub in dorset for live music. Good prices on the drinks. Great service ?
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Superb52 Reviews 4.8
The Blue Raddle
9 Church Street, DorchesterThis is a pub that serves a good range of homemade food (I didn't eat). The stand out for me; it's been ran by the same couple for 20 years, there is a very loyal clientele. They serve traditional beers on a guestbbasis as well as many tier drinks. Boys not pretentious, there is a nice busy vibe, no music and a great traditional feel. There is a lot of humour baked into the fabric of the pub!
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Superb68 Reviews 4.7
Goldies
36 High E St, DorchesterThis is a GEM of a pub. Despite growing up near Dorchester and coming into town all my life I only started visiting this pub recently and it is simply terrific.
It’s an old property with atmosphere, terrific hosts, and good beer. On Mondays and Tuesdays they have a special deal on real ale, £2.90 a pint, which is a bargain in this day and age.
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Superb63 Reviews 4.7
The Horse With The Red Umbrella
10 High E St, DorchesterWhat a lovely cafe, very friendly and welcoming staff. The menu had a really good variety of dishes, with specials as a great addition. Great value for money. Didn't have a dessert, but the choice was delicious just reading it.
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Superb99 Reviews 4.6
Tom Brown's
47 High E St, DorchesterGreat family celebrations yesterday for two birthdays in the skittle Alley with our own pic-nic and cakes. Great draft beer, ‘Imagine’ being played on the piano by a young boy who later gave our youngest birthday boy two Pokémon cards, heart warming!
Great all round family atmosphere, dog included. Thanks guys, you have a great venue, and we didn’t even venture into the garden.
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Superb61 Reviews 4.7
The Frampton Arms
Station Road, Moreton, DorchesterI stayed here for 1 night
And I was blown away by the amazing service great prices
As well the location is amazing it’s just 15 minute drive to durdle door
Will def consider coming here again
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Superb254 Reviews 4.5
The Martyrs Inn
49 Main Road, Tolpuddle, DorchesterA worth place to visit, everything was amazing - greated by friendly staff and owner. Food was spot on and able to accommodate my weirdness. Drinks were spot on. Ill be back - a well worthy drive to location
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Superb96 Reviews 4.6
Dorchester Market Cafe
Maumbury Rd, DorchesterSo glad we found this place. It's very rare for a place to really listen to specific requests for how you want your food cooked and your coffee. Everything came exactly as requested and truly delicious. Very impressed and will be coming as often as possible. Thank you for a fantastic breakfast experience
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Superb59 Reviews 4.7
Kao San Thai Restaurant
34A High W St, DorchesterWe had takeaway and collected ourselves.
The food is consistently high quality and you know that when you order a dish, you will get exactly the dish you are thinking of. Always hot, always so fresh tasting, the tubs are the larger sizes and just really good value for a take away price. We can feed 4 hungry people for under £50, which is astonishing.
We have eaten there in the day from the 2 or 3 course lunchtime deal. Excellent value and a really hearty lunch.
If you find yourself in Dorchester, it is very near the museums and town centre.
The staff are always so lovely, kind and fun too. In the evenings, it is always packed out, and those ladies earn their money. They are run off their feet but everything is always excellent and totally under their control.
In 25 years, we haven't ever had a single problem with the food.
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Superb32 Reviews 4.9
Victoria Hotel
Dagmar Rd, DorchesterI can honestly say this is one of the best pubs I’ve visited in a long time. From the moment you walk in, you’re made to feel welcome by the bar staff, who are genuinely friendly, approachable, and always happy to help. They create such a relaxed and positive atmosphere, whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit. Service is quick and efficient, even when it’s busy, and they always serve with a smile.
The sports coverage is fantastic. There are plenty of screens positioned well around the pub, so you never miss a moment of the action. The picture quality is great, the sound is clear, and they show a wide range of matches and sporting events, making it the perfect place to watch the big games with friends. The atmosphere on match days is brilliant – lively but still comfortable.
On top of that, the pub is spotlessly clean and clearly well looked after. The bar area, tables, and seating are always tidy, and the overall environment feels fresh and welcoming. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into maintaining high standards.
All in all, it’s a friendly, clean, and well-run pub with great sports coverage and outstanding staff. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to relax, enjoy a drink, and watch the game.
Sarah is really friendly and happy to help with culterly when you order food here!
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Superb48 Reviews 4.7
Bonjour
4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, DorchesterLovely little setup. My wife and I stopped in here last week on my birthday for a quick drink before they closed. Ended up being tempted by the homemade sausage roll and also a raspberry cheesecake, both of which were excellent.
We will return.
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Superb45 Reviews 4.7
Taste Café at Dorset Museum
High W St, DorchesterMartin and his team from Taste did an incredible job catering for our wedding in Dorchester at the end of August! The BBQ food (done for 120 guests!) was absolutely amazing quality and cooked to perfection - with various dietary requirements and a tricky seating plan, Martin took everything in his stride and him and his staff made our day even more special! A MASSIVE thank you!! We would highly recommend to anyone wanting some brilliant and tasty food for their wedding or special event!
THANK YOU!!
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Superb68 Reviews 4.6
Bombay Nights
10 High E St, DorchesterBombay‘s night make the best curry that I have had in Dorchester and also in Weymouth as-well so far bombays have been amazing also they give a generous discount when you pay in cash I strongly recommend anyone that hasn’t been to bombay nights in Dorchester yet to go the food there is sooo good and the owner is a very nice man!
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Superb65 Reviews 4.6
Shire Hall Cafe
High W St, Dorchesterour family went to see the museum a couple of years ago and we thoroughly enjoyed being shown the courtroom and the cells below complete with gra_fiti scratched by those awaiting trial upstairs! in the court room we were allowed to don thjudge' robeand wig and sit in the big chair
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Superb41 Reviews 4.7
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