Best Places and Services in Ashmore, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Ashmore, Dorset

San Tonino Restaurant

1 Mustons Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8AD, UK

4.5 (262 reviews)
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P: 01747 855566

Wow had a fabulous meal and dessert last night 05/03/24 here. Look at the pics and decide yourself. Wonderful service too. Love and thank you.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely old chapel and the decor was fantastic, ordered onion rings to start and despite the price of £5.90 they were frozen, albeit well cooked and crispy. The Hawaiian pizza was basic and uniform, I was expecting a more hand tossed rustic base but the ingredients were good quality. The chips again were basic frozen fries and quite costly at £5.90. I wasn’t introduced to the specials board which disappointed me too. I’m glad I went to try the place but wouldn’t return.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A group of us went here for a meal to celebrate a birthday. I messaged beforehand to check they were able to provide a vegan alternative. They replied quickly with a list of different items they could adapt to be vegan. I opted for the Calzone as I haven't had the chance to have one since going vegan. It was absolutely delicious! The man (who I presume owns the place) was incredibly helpful and attentive. I fully recommend eating here! I'm looking forward to returning.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We stumbled across this place on a short visit to Shaftesbury. Such an amazing building and interior, but by far the best bits are the staff and the food. Absolutely delicious food and incredibly friendly and helpful staff. It was quite quiet during our visit which can have an impact on the atmosphere - depending on what you're after - but I'd definitely recommend a visit!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First visit this evening and we will certainly visit again. Staff helpful and attentive, it was a relaxed atmosphere, and we were certainly not rushed. The food was excellent, the salmon and asparagus was superb and the chicken in cream and mushroom sauce was equally as good. Good selection of pasta and pizza dishes on the menu and a great kids menu. We had a lovely evening, thank you San Tonino.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 189m away
  • Gold Hill Museum - 149m away
  • The John Peel - 39m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms - 186m away
  • Angel Lane Car Park - 58m away
The Ollerod

3 Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY, UK

4.7 (293 reviews)

P: 01308 862200

Went for a Mexican and half price cocktails on a Wednesday evening. Mexican is cooked in a van in the car park, but served in the bar/conservatory - excellent food (real cutlery but takeaway boxes).

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really well looked after when they were busy with a birthday tea party. Delicious cream tea in a beautiful garden. Excellent staff. Made really welcome. Looks a pleasant place to stay too.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A stellar experience. Lovely service from the team, who clearly are passionate about what they do. The steak I had was maybe the best I have ever been served - a lovely cut and cooked perfectly. Just a great experience.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A lovely place which such an amazing team! We were well looked after celebrating our first wedding anniversary and the crispy lionsmane mushroom dish at the restaurant was one of the best I have ever had! We had the most perfect stay.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had lunch one day and drinks another. Great place. Nice atmosphere. Pleasantly upmarket without being pretentious.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brassica Restaurant - 180m away
  • Beaminster Museum - 55m away
  • The Red Lion - 109m away
  • St Mary's Church - 239m away
  • Co-op Food - Beaminster - The Square - 161m away
La Fleur de Lys

Bleke St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AW, UK

4.7 (167 reviews)

P: 01747 853717

Our first time at The Fleur De Lys for dinner. From the moment we set foot in this small hotel, all was perfect. We were shown to the bar where we had aperitifs, then to our table . We all had different starters and mains; all were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! The service and atmosphere was low key yet excellent. This was our first time at The Fleur De Lys and certainly not the last! well done!

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely traditional setting, attentive staff, delicious food. Would recommend.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a surprise. La Fleur de Lys deserves its good reputation. Food was of a very high standard and the service was discreet and professional. The chef came to the table to check all were satisfied and we were. I wasn't expecting such a treat.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stayed and dined at the Fleur de Lys and it was absolutely delightful. The accommodation is comfortable, quiet, and clean. Mary and David are truly graceful hosts and assisted with some arrangements for us, and it is clear that they are well to connected with the best professionals in the area. The food is as exceptional as other reviews suggest. Thank you so much for a great stay!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Perfection on 4 plates! Our second visit to this excellent restaurant. The food, once again was a delight as much for the eyes as for the taste! The 4 of us had different starters and main courses , and each were delicious. The service was perfect, so was the atmosphere. Pleasant environment, staff and owners.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 335m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms - 204m away
  • Gold Hill Museum - 263m away
  • Aroma - 140m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 223m away
The Grosvenor Arms

High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK

4.4 (624 reviews)

P: 01747 850580

Our first time visit to Shaftesbury and the Grosvenor Arms hotel. Very impressed with both – for the same reasons …... relaxed, welcoming and informal. In the hotel specifically it seemed that the staff were always wanting to “go the extra mile” to make sure we felt at home. The furnishings – and the bedrooms – are all comfortable, well chosen and empathetic to the age of the building. The only meals we had were breakfasts – and these were excellent. Our one concern before arrival – its location right in the centre of a potentially-noisy town – was completely unnecessary. We had a room overlooking the street and it was sufficiently quiet for us to have the window open at night. So, thank you Grosvenor Arms – and Shaftesbury! A great visit.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went in for food at the bar, and we really enjoyed it!!! The food was simple but delicious and we will 100% be going back. The waitress was also very knowledgeable with information regarding what could be eaten by a celiac in our group. It also had an amazing country pub feel that felt so welcoming and cozy x ❤️

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely perfect! There for my wife’s 50th birthday. Fantastic room, fantastic service and fantastic food. Great central location.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Gold Hill Museum - 106m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 45m away
  • King Alfred's Kitchen - 56m away
  • Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 131m away
  • Aroma - 62m away
King John Inn

Benches Ln, Tollard Royal, Salisbury SP5 5PS, UK

4.4 (414 reviews)
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P: 01725 516207

Stayed with friends at the Hotel for two nights. It was our first visit but on leaving hope it will not be the last! We soon felt very much at home due to the friendly service of the staff. The chef even made me a special Gluten Free Apple Crumble, showing their aim to please. Can highly recommend both the Restaurant and the Hotel

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Having decided to spend Christmas away from home, we found the King John Inn which fulfilled our criteria: a comfortable room for four nights, dog friendly, and a good Christmas lunch. Just before we left home we received a welcome call. On arrival, we received a very warm welcome, including a treat for our dog. We were shown to a lovely big room with huge bathroom, which proved to be extremely comfortable - including the supersize bed. Facilities included ground coffee for a cafetière and specialist black tea and a small thermos of fresh milk. Brilliant. We dined in on our first evening. We chose only starters but added truffle and pecorino fries. Delicious. The fries were the best I’ve had anywhere. Next day we joined for breakfast. The most creative menu I’ve seen anywhere. Again, our terrier was greeted with a treat - a tasty cut up sausage. Our room was serviced whilst we were out and on return, we found a lovely big dog bed had been added to our room. On to Christmas Day lunch at the King John which was indistinguishable from a perfectly home-cooked lunch. Impressive. My only niggle was that my Christmas pud was badly burnt and too hard to cut into. I could have asked for another but I’d had consumed more than enough to eat so to complain was unnecessary on a day when all staff were very busy. So, to sum up. A delightful Christmas break in an extremely comfortable Inn with exceptional service. They definitely go above and beyond to ensure their guests have a great experience. A huge thank you to every member of staff we met and those behind the scenes. We can’t wait to return.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

As we walked in the pub looked lovely. The tables were set with nice cutlery, glasses and napkins. However, the room was smokey, there was an open fire that wasn’t drawing well. Although the hearth was large and it was a cold day (it had been snowing) the open fire was very disappointing. The pub was cold and the radiators were not on. The meals were excellent, good flavours and well presented. The staff were friendly and we were well looked after.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A beautiful building in a lovely setting. An extremely warm welcome, the staff were friendly and very helpful: they resolved all our requests. No problem was too difficult for them. The food was delicious and the menu offered an interesting choice. Worth going out of your way to stay here.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 4 / 5

Cosy, local village pub with overnight accommodation. Received a very friendly welcome, overnight rooms were to a high standard. Had a small issue at breakfast, poor chap was rushed off his feet and a few options not available, but would definitely return. Pub food was also very good!

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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The Crown Hotel

West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK

4.3 (1,653 reviews)
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P: 01258 456626

Every single member of the team at The Crown Blandford have gone out of their way to accommodate our large family group. The food has been exceptional as are the rooms which are beautiful and spotless. The food at every meal has been amazing. At dinner, every single plate for our large group came out at the same time and was piping hot and delicious. We were well looked after and checked in on regularly. The welcome is warm and friendly and every part of our requests were accommodated including providing an accessible room for a family member needing a lift and a room with support. Reception did a great job of coordinating our group and helping with all of our requests. The bar staff also did really well to help us as we ordered drinks throughout the day. Thank you so much to everyone at The Crown ! We are very grateful and can’t wait to bring our family group back to see you !

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my husband got married here in April and it was honestly the most perfect day we could have possibly imagined! Laura (best wedding planner ever) went above and beyond to make sure it was perfect, nothing was too much to ask. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue 🤍

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A very nice hotel. The rooms had lots of charm with antiques adding to the atmosphere. In particular, the breakfast was lovely and had many things to choose from. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

My wife and I booked for one night's stay at the Crown Hotel recently, as it looked very nice and the price was more competitive than other hotels within this region. It's a beautifully maintained Georgian building in nice location, offering us easy access to numerous locations we wanted to visit in Dorset. We needed a second night's stay added, which was sorted out very easily and all prices, including our breakfast were clarified at reception. The staff were all pleasantly professional and the food choice was very good and of high quality. The room was clean, with a touch of character in line with age of building and had everything to make our stay comfortable. We were disturbed on second night by another guest's barking dog, although this was brief. Parking space is abundant and easy to access. There's also a very big beer garden outside hotel, which looked a popular feature in the sunny weather. Overall, generally pleased with our stay at the Crown and would recommend to others.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This hotel is such a fabulous hotel, great location, good sized room/bathroom, great sized bed & soft fluffy towels. To add to this, the food was delicious, fantastic service and staff are friendly, helpful and all with a smile. We stayed Friday night and had an early engagement, Christine made sure our dinner was on time and made sure we had everything before finishing her shift. Honestly, what a lovely lady. She was just as helpful and cheerful the next morning. The lamb dinner in the evening was absolutely delicious 😋 The complimentary glass of Prosecco and half a beer was a fabulous touch… not advertised enough. Luckily we found a voucher in the room. And the choice of breakfast was amazing. We had smashed avo on toasted sourdough, seasoned with a hint of lemon, pesto leaves, chilly flakes and a perfect poached egg on the side… all done to perfection… well done to whoever made that 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And for once the tea in the teapot was actually boiling, so I had a hot cup of tea with my breakfast… again perfect! One small thing… a little more light in the bathroom or in the bedroom with a good mirror for us older ladies would be helpful!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • 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
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Morrisons - 92m away
  • The Greyhound - 115m away
  • China China - 35m away
  • Marsh & Ham Car Park (Entrance) - 86m away
  • Costa Coffee - 155m away
Compton Abbas Airfield

Ashmore, nr, Salisbury SP5 5AP, UK

4.3 (620 reviews)
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P: 01747 811767

What a magical place to spend a few hours on a warm day. Lovely countryside views, plent of outdoor seating including loads of picnic tables alongside the low fence separating you from the active airfield. You really feel like you're right in the middle of the action. Their outdoor catering is unique with a large rustic style outside bar and food hut. The aircraft activity was constant with a variety of aircraft from Spitfire and biplanes to microlights and gyrocopters. I didn't sample the food but it looked good!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Linda genuinely welcomed us with great service and assistance (we were 3 with 3 dogs). Food served by Dan was wanderful. Loved the cocoa silhouette of the ww2 bomber sprinkled on the froth!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We went to try out the smokery and had high expectations, having tried an American smokery before. Whilst the food wasn't completely up to expectations, for example there could have been Brisket on the menu, nevertheless it was good. It's a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the airfield. The seating could be more comfortable, but we had a good time. The menu is not huge, but that's quite helpful for making decisions!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good venue to see planes flying and close up.reasonable prices for fling in Tiger Moth or Spitfire and Harrvard. Good day out. Everyone friendly plenty car parking. Good food.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely location, staff and food at very reasonable prices. It's also a family-friendly place. It was so nice to be able to get close to the aircraft and talk to pilots.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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The Mitre

23 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JE, UK

4.3 (971 reviews)
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P: 01747 853002

We liked the food. Service was okay. Vibes were good. Just one hiccup - we reserved a table for dinner way in advance and were cramped in a small corner while the next table had a bigger group (around 7 persons seated at a 4-person table) just having drinks. Not surprisingly, they were pretty loud in conversing. We were not comfortable with this setting and after a short while, requested to switch to another table. The staff was courteous and helped us look into that. Fortunately there was one spare and more spacious table available in another section of the pub and we were able to better enjoy our dinner eventually. I wish they could be more thoughtful when they were assigning table for guests.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a Great Place, to Have Sunday Lunch. With Such a Fabulous View, over the Down’s. While you Eat!!. This place is Certainly, worth a Visit!!.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Gold Hill Museum - 36m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 290m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms - 101m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 61m away
  • The Salt Cellar - 48m away
The Grove Arms

Ludwell Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 9ND, UK

4.4 (488 reviews)
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P: 01747 828811

Had Sunday lunch with two girlfriends. Superb Sunday roast with tasteful food, cooked and presented to a high standard. Excellent portions. Wonderful, freshly baked dessert. Highly recommended. Friendly and welcoming staff.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We ate here for my wife’s birthday and had a fantastic meal, which included flowers and candles! Heather and Dan are amazing hosts and the food is always top class. With children the early bird menu is ideal and the pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thursday’s steak night is always good too.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic place to stay x really welcoming and clean x all staff were super friendly and looked after us so well X the new lass behind the bar x Lisa I think she's called X made us laugh so much and Nigel the chef fed us really well X almost too well 😄😄😄😄 but thankyou to you all for making our stay really lovely ❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stayed at the Grove Arms for two nights in June of 2024 and have nothing but good things to say about the place. Management was friendly, and bent over backwards to make our stay amazing. Including letting us stash our luggage there well after checkout. Our room was clean, comfortable, and decorated with a canine theme. The food was great, and the breakfast was better than we could have hoped. The dinner menu consists of classic English pub fare, including fish and chips and steak and ale pie. The pub is bright and inviting, and the locals that hang out there made our stay fantastic. If you want information about local walking paths, Phil is your man. His directions got us all the way to Shaftesbury and Gold Hill and back on foot without incident. Thanks to Daren, Andy, Simon and the rest of the local crew for making our time in Ludwell so memorable. We cannot recommend the Grove Arms strongly enough.

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Greenacre Farm Shop - 146m away
  • Ludwell Stores & Post Office - 209m away
The Half Moon

Salisbury Rd, Shaftesbury SP7 8BS, UK

4.1 (1,068 reviews)
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P: 01747 852456

Lovely pub rustic inside lovely setting staff very friendly and the food was lovely Easy to get to.and plenty of parking

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Booked a table for Mothering Sunday 19/03/2023. Arrived 10 minutes before reservation, friendly waitress showed us our table. Drinks arrived within a few minutes following by starters and then freshly cooked mains. Meals are very tasty, staff very attentive and helpful. Happy to return here and recommend it! Thank you 🙂

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a family Xmas dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The staff are fun and attentive, every course was perfect on every meal. Thank you very much for a lovely time and food.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Led a motorcycle group ride from Solent area to Somerset / Dorset, with a Sunday lunch stop at the Half Moon, Shaftesbury. 11 of us for lunch and we'd booked ahead so we had tables put together ready for us. Arriving about 1pm, the place was busy. We were fortunate to be served by a lovely young lady, Alyssa. Excellent customer service. She was charming - with an Essex-meets-Somerset type of accent - and confident; and nothing seemed to phase her, not even the items that weren't available on the menu or the pace of the kitchen. Clearly best to go for the carvery, but not everyone who has an evening meal planned wants that at lunchtime.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Best Western Royal Chase Hotel - 145m away
  • Shaftesbury School - 381m away
  • A & R Tiles Ltd - 331m away

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