Top Places and Services in Arne, Dorset
The Duke Of Wellington
7 East St, Wareham BH20 4NN, UK | Bar P: 01929 553015
Rating: 4.5 (390) Price Level:
We were recommended to eat lunch here at The Duke of Wellington by one of the locals we met in the street. Great value, piping hot food, served promptly and with a friendly smile! Thank you especially to Susie who made my mum and dad feel very welcome. The ham, egg and chips were really tasty as was the scampi. Lagers and beer were also great! We all really enjoyed our delicious food and a nice window seat. We will definitely visit again and recommend this super pub!
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped for lunch with our 2 dogs after a lovely walk in Wareham. Really nice food and really enjoyed. Dog friendly and recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lunch at this fab restaurant. Great atmosphere and location. Food was very nicely done and delicious.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very friendly pub in Wareham. Cosy little beer garden and Guinness zero available and dog friendly. What's not to like?
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited during the last Wareham Wednesday event and despite being very busy we had a lovely meal from a friendly team. It was Steak night and my Wife and I had a rump steak and steak burger. Both were cooked as we asked and very tasty. Excellent value all round and we'll be back.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 79m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 82m away
- Rex Cinema - 152m away
- Wareham Town Museum - 19m away
- The Bear Wareham - 123m away
The Barn Cafe Dorset
The Barn Cafe Dorset, Bere Farm, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6ER, UK | Cafe P: 01202 900131
Rating: 4.7 (1313) Price Level:
An incredible hidden gem! Staff were so helpful and friendly. Having a large booking they rang the day before to confirm brought over extra chairs when required as well. The food was incredible the portions don’t look big but I left so full and having had the best time! The dishes were so aesthetically pleasing to the eye and had one of the best afternoon teas I’ve had. Only criticism is for the scones more jam and cream required on the afternoon teas but it was still delicious nonetheless.
Rating: 4 / 5
Wonderful cafe! Delicious food and drink. Menu and specials board full of yummy food. Warm enough to sit outside too. Lots of seating. Really great barn conversion too. Service was lovely. Definite recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
We had the Halloumi Wrap and the Roasted Veg. Hummus Avocado Baguette. Both were delicious. Nice setting and a large menu generally with some more vegan options such as the Butternut Squash Soup. Good pricing too and service.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing food, highly recommend the halloumi wrap or the quiche. Friendly staff although service was a little slow, however it was busy so to be expected to an extent. Great value for money on food and drink choices and lovely cosy atmosphere. Recommend a visit for an authentic Dorset countryside experience
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been before but my friend had not and we both enjoyed our lunch. She was impressed with the choice of food and teas/coffees and loved the ambience. My rarebit was tasty and she said her fish quiche was delicious but a very generous portion that she couldn't finish. Staff were helpful, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We will certainly be back.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- WhitePepper Chef Academy - 0m away
- The Old Piggery Garden Centre - 42m away
- Stoneaudio - 442m away
- O'Haras Solicitors - 439m away
RSPB Arne Shop and Cafe
Arne Rd, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ, UK | Gift Shop P: 01929 557828
Rating: 4.6 (350) Price Level:
If you love having lunch on a bench amongst wildlife and like minded people, this is the place to be. So many amazing walks and creatures. They have even released ladybird spiders in the nature reserve. Tiny and beautiful ❤️ it's forest that leads onto beach. It's amazing!
Rating: 5 / 5
Well stocked shop on an excellent reserve. The cafe isn't serving hot breakfast rolls at present but still has plenty of cakes, sandwiches and pies
Rating: 5 / 5
If you want to learn about protecting and encouraging nature then Arne nature reserve is a great place to visit. You'll get lots of ideas on encourage wildlife and insects to thrive. The landscape varies from woodland, heathland, mudflats and coastal walks. If you're lucky enough you may get sightings of a sand lizard basking on the stony cliff, deer grazing in the surrounding fields and English bluebells flowering in May.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent cafe and shop, lovely people, excellent food, drinks and goodies for nature. Good vegetarian and vegan selection, set in possibly the best nature reserve we have been to for seeing so much nature, excited to come back in warmer months to see the garden if full swing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice cafe, Gift shop has high quality goods butvery expensive.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- RSPB Arne - 201m away
La Lupa
La Lupa Ristorante, Yeatmans Old Mill, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HA, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01202 670660
Rating: 4.6 (621) Price Level:
Lovely staff, made to feel welcome and looked after as a solo business visitor. Quick service, very tasty food! Look forward to visiting when I'm back again in February.
Rating: 5 / 5
A group of retired firefighters met for a pre-christmas get together for lunch and a few drinks. Excellent staff/team, food and drinks, a place to relax and have a fabulous time. Atmosphere minus a star only because I wasn't keen on the decor, but that's my fault. Highly recommended restaurant!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very friendly environment , the people who served us were lovely and as italians ourselves we felt like we were at home! The service was great and the food was even better , beautiful presentation and a beautiful taste! would definitely recommend 😁😁
Rating: 5 / 5
We booked a table in advance and ordered the pepperoni pizza, carbonara, crab linguine and pork chop. Food was very delicious. The servings are massive and filling. Focaccia for starters was amazing! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It felt like an authentic Italian restaurant, the wine selection is good. Easy to get to and situated on the quay so nice walk after dinner. Prices range from £15 to £30 a meal per person. But it’s worth it! Would definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow! Well what can I say me and my aunty was in Poole over a weekend and wanted to go to a traditional authentic Italian restaurant as we are italian ourselves! , we stopped outside looked at the menu and decided to go inside. The atmosphere of the place was wonderful , the decor was modern but beautiful olive green and white. The staff was so professional , friendly and was always happy to be of service. The food was like being back at home in Italy ,the food smelled authentic , looked authentic and tasted absolutely amazing! It was delicious the portion sizes was very good too! We was soo happy with our visit, the staff was amazing and was always happy to help us make decisions , when they brought plates out for other tables they showed us what the different dishes looked like! They was all incredible absolutely delicious! the drinks was amazing too we had lovely cocktails the cosmopolitans was soo morish , and the bar staff and waiting staff was very knowledgeable on their drinks too! Honestly the best italian restaurant we have found in Poole! We loved it soo much we decide to go back the next day and again we was soo pleased with everything! All the waiters was fantastic , the owner was friendly checked everything was OK and stood talking to us any problems was no problem they was fix straight away! jake, luke and the whole team was fantastic. Deffinatly going to be our regular when we come again in March and bringing more of the italian family with us! I recommend the the dessert the Nutella calzone, the pears and the panacotta, the best we ever tasted! I cannot recommend this place enough! You will not be disappointed. Highly recommed!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Poole Quay - 348m away
- Hotel du Vin Poole - 78m away
- King Charles Poole - 77m away
- Poole Museum - 136m away
- RNLI Poole Lifeboat Station - 105m away
Oriel on the Quay
Seaway House, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ, UK | Restaurant P: 01202 679833
Rating: 4.5 (722) Price Level:
Beautiful restaurant, lovely and welcoming staff, delicious food. Our waitress was very attentive and th e food came out quickly. Can’t fault the place, would recommend a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful and relaxing cafe for breakfast. Staff were absolutely lovely. The service really was excellent. Good quality local ingredients. Delicious coffee. Very clean. Loos are immaculate. Seating outside right by the water. Loved it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great meals, chose from Vegan and Gluten-Free menus, oodles of choice and Maria our waitress was attentive, polite, friendly and prompt. I had the Mediterranean Appetizer and Mediterranean Penne (a theme here)! Glad booked as restaurant packed out from 8ish, there's an upstairs too. Bravissimo!
Rating: 5 / 5
I had a really good lunch here last Saturday, just me on a terrace table watching the world go by... first time in Poole! Excellent food, with super friendly and efficient service from Lucy and Charlotte who definitely deserve a shout out. Scallops and Chorizo starter, Moules Mariniere main and a shamefully rich Sundae to finish, I could barely stand up.... Great place, highly recommended!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Poole Quay - 63m away
- The Quay - JD Wetherspoon - 9m away
- Jolly Sailor - 30m away
- Quay Visitors Car Park - 113m away
- Poole Arms - 47m away
Joe's Cafe South Beach
Studland, Swanage BH19 3AU, UK | Cafe P: 07931 325243
Rating: 4.6 (153) Price Level:
So lovely! They put it on the sign that they serve decent coffee but honestly it was one of the best cups of coffee we had in a while!!! The views are spectacular and the service was great. Felt like a rare gem find!
Rating: 5 / 5
I only had an ice cream but it was a delicious Devon cream ice cream. Great location right at the quiet sandy beach. Staff were pleasant and helpful- a lovely chilled atmosphere 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
Went to Old Harry Rocks, after the walk we stopped off at Joe's cafe South beach with lovely peaceful beach views, ordered 2 cheese burgers and an Americano and a latte £24, food and service was good, I could have had another coffee as it was small and morish, home made onion relish was yummy too 😍 would recommend after a lovely walk xxx
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice sandwiches, ice creams and drinks. Surprisingly really good coffee. Always stop off there on the way to Old Harry.
Rating: 5 / 5
I arrived before the cafe opened but was given such a warm welcome by Josie and her mum. The whole atmosphere was extremely friendly and beautiful. The views were that good you could have been anywhere in the world. On top of that the food was really good and not overpriced. Everyone needs to visit this place!!!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Bankes Arms Inn Studland - 116m away
- The Pig - on the beach - 291m away
- South Beach Car Park - 171m away
- National Trust - Middle Beach Car Park - 422m away
The Cowshed Dorset
Huntick Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6BA, UK | Cafe P: 01202 631030
Rating: 4.6 (466) Price Level:
Had the pleasure of visiting here last Sunday we arrived just after 10 and there were already quite a few people here. Offered seating inside or out, we ordered coffees which were very good and then I chose the homemade granola bowl which was absolutely delicious (it was also huge!) my husband chose the Mexican open flatbread which looked amazing, which he said was really good. Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a baby shower for my sister at The Cow Shed in their Barn area on Saturday, and it was perfect - everything we had hoped for! The staff were so helpful, both in the lead-up to the event and on the actual day. The barn itself is really picturesque, which was perfect for photos. We opted for a cream tea with both sweet and savory scones, and it was lovely. We paid per head for drinks, which guests could get from the private bar as and when they wished. There was plenty of room for games ect too. We couldn't recommend it more. We had the most special afternoon celebrating our new arrival with family and friends. A big thank you to The Cow Shed Team 🤍
Rating: 5 / 5
First visit to the restaurant. I was very impressed with our server, who suggested we could move to the adjacent barn where it would be leas noisy. He was right. It was😎. Food quality was excellent. Also, I was very impressed with the general cleanliness. Toilets were immaculate. I would definitely recommend this place. 👍
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing food, Amazing ambience and Great service. There was no waiting time, even though the place was filled on a Wednesday morning 10am. Great bunch of ppl running the place. The cowshed breakfast was a delight. The hash browns was one of the best i have tried in UK. Overall, it is highly recommended.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Courtyard Craft Centre - 32m away
- South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park - 177m away
- Tradpots Pottery Classes - 17m away
Quay Inn, Wareham
The Quay, Wareham BH20 4LP, UK | Pub P: 01929 552735
Rating: 4.5 (1704) Price Level:
Visit this place every time I'm in Wareham. Good selection of drinks, good menu and lovely staff. Outside seating and right by the river. Tonight was steak night. Quality meat, well presented and you cook it yourself to your liking. Loved the chips and salad. Staff were very busy but outstanding in service and very friendly.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had lunch there today with my sister. She had beef rib and I had the ham, egg and chips. Both were delicious. The chips were the best I've had in a long time. Service was good and staff were quick to clear and wipe down tables.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely place to stay, the rooms are situated in a very quaint building above a small shop. The room was up a steep staircase so not suitable if you are unable to climb stairs. But the view from the room was lovely, the room itself was small but clean and tidy with tea making facilities. The pub itself was lovely with very friendly staff who were happy to help in any way, the food both in the evening band at breakfast was great. Thank you to all
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a meal here on a day out to Wareham. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere. I had a very tasty falafel burger with a glass of Dorset cider, which tasted like real cider! I would recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had an evening meal which was good value and delicious. The best steak I've had in a very long time. Sticky toffee pudding was great too although could have done with an extra blob of ice-cream given how large the portion was.
Features:
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 148m away
- The Old Granary - 46m away
- The Priory Hotel - 97m away
- Priory Church of Lady St Mary - 79m away
- The Bear Wareham - 128m away
Lake Yard
45 Lake Dr, Poole BH15 4DT, UK | Restaurant P: 01202 676953
Rating: 4.5 (323) Price Level:
Lovely location, excellent food, friendly staff. Must visit again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great location, best for Sunday outdoor coffee. Unfortunately, they have stopped serving brunch before 11am, so to share the food experience you have to be a very early bird. I would definitely recommend visiting, coffee and the view is very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful place, sitting in the covered outdoor area overlooking the harbour. Service is relaxed and friendly. It's certainly not "Fast Food", but then in this lovely relaxed environment, who cares! Some lovely fish dishes on the menu and for three of us having a main and dessert with a bottle of wine and a pint of Doom Bar the bill just broke the £100 barrier. Food was excellent and we were lucky, the sun shone and we had a lovely lunch. Bare in mind that prices of each dish is cheaper by a pound or two if you are a member of the club.
Rating: 5 / 5
Unfortunately it's a members only venue. We were given a visitors pass for turning up but right on the lakes edge.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice in here was able to hear each other speak lovely views nice staff very polite and friendly
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Elliot Brown Watches - 26m away
- Lake Pier - 378m away
- The Yachtsman - 337m away
- Kings Fish and Chip Shop - 477m away
- RM Poole Community Centre - 451m away
Aunt Fanny's Farm Shop & Café
Cranborne Rd, Wimborne BH21 4HW, UK | Food Store P: 01202 888699
Rating: 4.6 (639) Price Level:
Definitely worth a visit. Breakfast menu a wide choice of delicious foods, home made cakes and very yummy. Service impeccable from being greeted on entry., to great service when ordering food. Food delivered quickly on hot plates. Wide choice hot and cold beverage. Quirky place to eat out with light music. Very popular hidden away professional place. Even better when warm as can sit outside.
Rating: 4 / 5
Friendly welcoming staff that couldn't do enough for you. The food was well presented, and very tasty- The Timmy (fish finger sandwich )was delicious, one of the best I've had. The decor was spot on and there was so many things to look at. The latte was slightly watery tasting- but minor compared to the experience overall. A new favourite.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a great lunch with a group of friends today, such a lovely environment to sit back and relax in. All the food was excellent, and well presented and served at the same time for such a large group all ordering at different times. The staff were a joy it was most definitely service with a smile, Thank you Aunt fanny's for a great afternoon. Special thumbs up for the American lady on the till, superb!
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited a few times and never been let down. Very friendly staff, amazing food, lovely laid back environment with lots of different things to look at. Had the homemade quiche, amazing. Fully recommend you visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Literally had the best afternoon tea I’ve ever eaten this weekend and I’ve eaten lots over the years, which is why I felt so compelled to write a review to spread the word! I’ve been coming here for years and it just gets better and better. The food is always incredible and super fresh, there’s always lots of specials and the menu choice offers something for everyone. The staff and atmosphere really do make this place extra special, you feel very welcomed and an added bonus they absolutely love dogs. We are so lucky to have such a superb spot like this in Dorset.
Features:
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Absolute Artisans - 115m away
- Honeybrook riding stables - 401m away