excellent spot, friendly atmosphere and great food and drinks, quick service, our waiter who was a tall ginger guy was excellent and really helpful and attentive, great staff and amazing quiz night on mondays.
Imogen Weatherly
My sister and I had dinner here and we were so looked after by the team! I have coeliac, and Paul on the bar made sure everything I ordered was gluten free and safe for me to eat. The food was delicious too! Highly recommend especially if you have allergies or are gluten free.Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options, and staff are careful to make sure food is safe.
david kent
Fish finger sandwich a bit of a letdown. For nearly £10 I would expect better bread and not just thin square catering bread. Maybe some crisps on the side too. Just felt like they were cutting corners.
Roz-and-John
We are Lounge regulars so the decor and food choice are known. But the food quality was above average here and we enjoyed our visit. Dog & vegan friendly.
Jim G
We went for our staff Christmas meal at Vivo, they couldn't have been more accommodating. A few people dropped out at the last minute due to illness and one person was running late. The staff delayed the food coming out until we were ready, the food was excellent and we didn't feel rushed at all. Would definitely recommend Vivo
Jody Bagguley
OK people! If you aren't eating here... what on earth are you doing with your life? The chefs are like magicians with food and the staff are like your best friends! Incredible place and I would recommend it to anything and everyone! You are all incredible! If I knew all your names, I would mention you all but I did pass on my thanks to the chefs whilst in. You know its good when my husband wants the same again for pudding! Tell everyone! This is the place to eat!!!!!
sophie lalala
have eaten here a bunch of times but especially one time with my friend who is gluten intolerant. lots of options of food and drinks. very very happy with all of the waiters and chefs. all really friendly and go out their way to show you a good time. Gabe, very friendly and Niall too. got the food out on time and got everything sorted within reason:)Dietary restrictions: all inclusive for any dietary restrictions and not a fusss if anything goes wrong, straight on it to sort it out.Parking: easy places to park nearby.
Mick Cowles
Great place to go for everything a night should offer... from drinks... to food... Catch up with friends to meeting new ones in a pub with a great vibe...Family friendly too !! ?
Callmekirs
I travel around the country for work and often dine alone in the evenings. I love exploring different restaurants and there is a huge contrast across the board. I fell upon Vivo lounge recently when staying in Dorchester. Early evening there were some other diners and there was a good buzz about the place. Deco nice with cozy feel. Staff were very pleasant and attentive. Menu was great and varied with lots of choice for vegetarians too all at reasonable price. I ordered the Mexican supercool which was huge and tasty. Great value for £10ish. Maybe pop some more non alcoholic beverages on the bar to include non alcoholic cider. All in all great experience and highly recommend.
Ruth Peacock
I ordered the lamb & lentil soup which was unbelievably salty. People on a nearby table had two dogs with them, one of which was on the lap of the owner with its front two paws on the table. Waiter was aware but did nothing. Other dog kept barking which was very irritating. Will not be returning & don't recommend.
Had one of the best breakfast ever.Food cooked fresh, friendly staff.Would differently come back here again10/10Barvo to the chief.
Geoff Hyde
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 extremely knowledgeable and guided us through the menu.We had the 3 small plates (times two); the differing tastes and flavours were excellent.It's a pity we live over 2 and a half hours away.
Col P
Not nice. I chose the "Korean Fried Chicken Burger". Well, nothing Korean about what I got. A (very) greasy bun with a tiny piece of dry chicken that smelt of old oil. Taste was predominately of salt and texture was of greasy bun with a ladle of mayonnaise. Won't be back.Annoyingly, noticed the Nando's next door just after I left.
Barbara Hunt
Two of us ordered a breakfast/brunch that was poached eggs on a spicy pepper and tomato Ragu with spinach, crispy chick peas and greek yoghurt. The dish arrived but didn't contain the crispy chick peas or the greek yogurt. I mentioned it to the waitress who said the chick peas were in the dish but they certainly weren't. She did however fetch us both a pot of greek yogurt. The dish was tasty but disappointingly lacking some elements.
Roger H
Early in the evening when we went so had amaxingly quick service. Some very interesting offerings on the menu, all sounded interesting and those we had were great
excellent spot, friendly atmosphere and great food and drinks, quick service, our waiter who was a tall ginger guy was excellent and really helpful and attentive, great staff and amazing quiz night on mondays.
My sister and I had dinner here and we were so looked after by the team! I have coeliac, and Paul on the bar made sure everything I ordered was gluten free and safe for me to eat. The food was delicious too! Highly recommend especially if you have allergies or are gluten free.Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options, and staff are careful to make sure food is safe.
Fish finger sandwich a bit of a letdown. For nearly £10 I would expect better bread and not just thin square catering bread. Maybe some crisps on the side too. Just felt like they were cutting corners.
We are Lounge regulars so the decor and food choice are known. But the food quality was above average here and we enjoyed our visit. Dog & vegan friendly.
We went for our staff Christmas meal at Vivo, they couldn't have been more accommodating. A few people dropped out at the last minute due to illness and one person was running late. The staff delayed the food coming out until we were ready, the food was excellent and we didn't feel rushed at all. Would definitely recommend Vivo
OK people! If you aren't eating here... what on earth are you doing with your life? The chefs are like magicians with food and the staff are like your best friends! Incredible place and I would recommend it to anything and everyone! You are all incredible! If I knew all your names, I would mention you all but I did pass on my thanks to the chefs whilst in. You know its good when my husband wants the same again for pudding! Tell everyone! This is the place to eat!!!!!
have eaten here a bunch of times but especially one time with my friend who is gluten intolerant. lots of options of food and drinks. very very happy with all of the waiters and chefs. all really friendly and go out their way to show you a good time. Gabe, very friendly and Niall too. got the food out on time and got everything sorted within reason:)Dietary restrictions: all inclusive for any dietary restrictions and not a fusss if anything goes wrong, straight on it to sort it out.Parking: easy places to park nearby.
Great place to go for everything a night should offer... from drinks... to food... Catch up with friends to meeting new ones in a pub with a great vibe...Family friendly too !! ?
I travel around the country for work and often dine alone in the evenings. I love exploring different restaurants and there is a huge contrast across the board. I fell upon Vivo lounge recently when staying in Dorchester. Early evening there were some other diners and there was a good buzz about the place. Deco nice with cozy feel. Staff were very pleasant and attentive. Menu was great and varied with lots of choice for vegetarians too all at reasonable price. I ordered the Mexican supercool which was huge and tasty. Great value for £10ish. Maybe pop some more non alcoholic beverages on the bar to include non alcoholic cider. All in all great experience and highly recommend.
I ordered the lamb & lentil soup which was unbelievably salty. People on a nearby table had two dogs with them, one of which was on the lap of the owner with its front two paws on the table. Waiter was aware but did nothing. Other dog kept barking which was very irritating. Will not be returning & don't recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Had one of the best breakfast ever.Food cooked fresh, friendly staff.Would differently come back here again10/10Barvo to the chief.
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 extremely knowledgeable and guided us through the menu.We had the 3 small plates (times two); the differing tastes and flavours were excellent.It's a pity we live over 2 and a half hours away.
Not nice. I chose the "Korean Fried Chicken Burger". Well, nothing Korean about what I got. A (very) greasy bun with a tiny piece of dry chicken that smelt of old oil. Taste was predominately of salt and texture was of greasy bun with a ladle of mayonnaise. Won't be back.Annoyingly, noticed the Nando's next door just after I left.
Two of us ordered a breakfast/brunch that was poached eggs on a spicy pepper and tomato Ragu with spinach, crispy chick peas and greek yoghurt. The dish arrived but didn't contain the crispy chick peas or the greek yogurt. I mentioned it to the waitress who said the chick peas were in the dish but they certainly weren't. She did however fetch us both a pot of greek yogurt. The dish was tasty but disappointingly lacking some elements.
Early in the evening when we went so had amaxingly quick service. Some very interesting offerings on the menu, all sounded interesting and those we had were great