Best Places and Services in Dorchester, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Dorchester, Dorset

The Posh Partridge Cafe

29 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK

4.8 (217 reviews)

P: 01305 342024

Amazing. The food never disappoints and the staff are so kind. The cafe is kids friendly with a good kids menu. The soup is amazing too. I would definitely recommend this!

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a really lovely lunch today, found a quiet spot upstairs and food was delicious. I’ve been with a friend for cream tea before too, which was lovely. Friendly and attentive service - table service. WiFi available on request.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Stopped for lunch at 'The Posh Partridge' when visiting Dorset on a combined business / leisure trip. It was a relaxed and pleasant place for lunch and both the service and the food was quality and nicely presented. The hot Pastrami sandwich I had was very tasty, as was the toasted Brie and Cranberry Panini. The cost for two toasted sandwiches and two diet cokes was £20.80

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had the best Greek salad outside of Greece and my husband had the best Dorset Ploughman's lunch. Really delicious and well-presented food in a small, friendly café. Generous portion sizes too. You can't see the huge chunk of cheddar in the pic as it was behind the huge hunk of wholemeal bread! Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little place. Actually more space in there than you might think. Very nice & friendly staff. Didn't have to wait too long for service & food. Very tasty meals, & excellent sized portions at a very reasonable price. Will certainly visit them again next time I'm in Dorchester.

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 150m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 87m away
  • The King's Arms - 27m away
  • Corn Exchange - 20m away
  • Kwik Fit - Dorchester - 56m away
Switched On

Unit 12 Charminster Farm, Wanchard Lane, Charminster, Dorchester DT2 9RP, UK

5.0 (2 reviews)

P: 01305 753679

Very reliable 👏 👌

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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Switched On - Electrician in Dorchester, Dorset with 5.0 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Mx5 Heaven - 34m away
  • The Gamekeeper - 215m away
  • Seven Springs Photography Studios - 26m away
  • Charminster Garage - 159m away
  • The Three Compasses - 290m away
Meram Kitchen Dorchester

2 Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

5.0 (30 reviews)

P: 01305 594000

We walked in earlier this evening as a table of 5 and we had the best time. We had a platter for two to share and it was just amazing. Fussy 5 year old has now decided calamari but be one of her new favourite things. Didn’t get a picture of the dessert as it didn’t last long but it was just as good as the food which couldn’t be faulted. Our waitress Lillie was great. I’ve already booked again for a big group on my birthday, we had a great night, great food and really good service, think it goes without saying that we will be back

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food and hospitable staff. Highly recommend the Iskender, very filling & great flavours.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

An absolute wonderful experience. Excellent service throughout the meal.. Food was first class, tasty, plentiful. Homemade Baklava so delicious. Restaurant is not overcrowded and has a lovely feeling about the place. You could well be in Turkey itself for a few hours. Wonderful New year's eve. Thank you

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great meal, we had the mezze for 2, then shared the lamb chops. Great food, good portion sizes & super friendly service! We will be going back 👌

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

I have never been made to feel more welcome at an establishment and they all went above and beyond to make this a special surprise dinner for a birthday in our party of four. Simply beautiful is how I would describe the food here. They are clearly proud of their food, and they really should be! I’m eager to come back again to try more of their brilliant and refreshing menu.

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  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 95m away
  • wagamama dorchester - 38m away
  • ODEON Dorchester - 83m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 39m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 71m away
Andy Whitty Ltd

Home Barn Farm, Church Ln, Bradford Peverell, Dorchester DT2 9SB, UK

5.0 (3 reviews)

P: 01305 889398

We left a voicemail last week detailing a number of small jobs that needed dealing with. We received a call back the same day and booked an appointment for Tuesday this week. We received the estimate the same day. The electrician (Jack) arrived on Friday afternoon, completed five different jobs including drilling through a wall to fit a shaver point in a bathroom, repairing sockets, repairing a night storage heater, repairing a three way dimmer switch and untangling, shortening and tidying up a complete jungle of wires in a 15 foot high vaulted ceiling. Jack was polite, friendly and tidy, a credit to any company. We will certainly use and recommend Andy Whitty Limited again.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Contacted Andy Whitty as had been unable to get any other electricians locally to either return calls or commit to the job. We had a fair simple job that needed to be carried out, but nonetheless one for a professional rather than a DIYer. Paul from Andy Whitty came back straight away, popped over to take a look the following day and then arrived to complete the work just a few days later. Professional, courteous and responsive - everything you need from a local sparky. Won't hesitate to use again and would highly recommend.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waterfield House - 372m away
TWR Lighting & Electrical Ltd

24 Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RX, UK

5.0 (12 reviews)

P: 01305 573342

I am really impressed with Tom and his team. They rewired the ground floor of our house. They were innovative in deciding where to put the wiring, hardworking and left no mess to clear up. Everything was clearly explained to us as they worked. I would definitely recommend TWR Lighting.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you Tom for your excellent communication, great understanding, patience and of course top class tidy, efficient work. We 100% recommend ToWRs services and will be in touch with future projects.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

TWR was recommended to me by a friend who had previously had a great experience with work they’d carried out. I was not disappointed. Tom and his team were polite and professional at all times. They fitted a EV charger to the outside of my property. I’m so pleased with the tidy finish, it looks great. I would most definitely use them again and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really professional and knowledgeable at a reasonable price. We had an idea which unit we wanted but pros and cons were discussed which instilled confidence in us using TWR. Installed in a time effective manner. Highly recommend

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Tom and Steve fitted an EV charging point. A pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable company to deal with. Very professionally fitted at the agreed price with no mess or drama. Would have no hesitation in recommending or employing them again.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset County Hospital - 266m away
  • Borough Gardens - 157m away
  • The Keep Military Museum - 134m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 309m away
  • Dorset County Hospital Emergency Department - 306m away
r2 electrical ltd

4 White Hill, Whitehill, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8SB, UK

4.8 (17 reviews)

P: 07782 148696

Richard done a fantastic job of fitting all my electrics in the garden office. Including sockets (indoor and out) as well as my spotlights. Richard has previously fitted a ceiling light again I couldn't be happier with. Lovely guy and reasonably priced!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Richard came a long at short notice and did an amazing job. He was thoughtful moving his work around the kids coming in from school and cleaned up after himself. Awesome effort would definitely use him again

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent work, very happy with price, will use again. As a single woman its import to feel safe, can highly recommend.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent job, I am very happy with the work carried out by Richard. Very reasonable price quoted to carry out all the work required. Highly recommend his workmanship and I will definitely use again!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Richard has done several minor electrical jobs for us and has always been friendly and extremely professional. He is conscientious and always responds promptly even with small repairs. Highly recommended.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • St Mary's Middle School - 209m away
  • SPAR Puddletown - 420m away
  • Puddletown Surgery - 367m away
  • Puddletown Village Hall - 329m away
Laser Electrical

Caesar Green, Dorchester DT1 2RJ, UK

5.0 (2 reviews)

P: Not available

Having experienced another local electrician and waited for 3 months to be invoiced, Ross is a breath of fresh air. Ross responded to my initial contact quickly, arranged an appointment at a time that suited me in a timely manner, carried out the work to a very high standard and the invoice was clear, concise and very reasonable. If you want somewhere to spend your hard earned money with confidence, this is the business to use.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ross recently completed some work for us and did a perfect job! Very knowledgeable & passionate about his trade, and had some good suggestions for things we wanted doing. Would not hesitate to recommend or use again in the future!

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Laser Electrical - Electrician in Dorchester, Dorset with 5.0 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorchester Rugby Football Club - 474m away
Il Nodo

Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.8 (38 reviews)

P: 07491 230311

Decided to give it a go on our holiday as we wanted to avoid the chain restaurants nearby. Very glad we did. Waiters fell over backwards trying to help and make sure everything was okay! Mussels weee delicious, the ravioli even better and the dessert was perfect too! Wonderful atmosphere and a great place to eat

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Genuine Italian warmth and hospitality in Dorchester! I went with my Mum and boyfriend and we all had a fantastic meal and loved the atmosphere. The waitresses and chef were very welcoming and the chef even came out to offer my Mum some choices for the vegan option that evening. It's a small menu with everything cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back soon!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went to Il Nodo for our Christmas party. The food was fantastic, the Chef did an amazing job for all three courses. The staff were great, attentive but not overly so.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Outstanding food, exceptional service and a really welcoming atmosphere . The chef cooks exceptional food . We had a fabulous time and will definitely return.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had a wonderful two course lunch here - fabulous freshly cooked Italian food, super friendly service and a great wine list. Oh and great value too! This is going to be our new favourite place for lunch in Dorch.

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  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 149m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 116m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 69m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 106m away
  • Finca - 62m away
Côte Dorchester

3 Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

4.5 (624 reviews)
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P: 01305 261306

We were felt to be made very welcome and special by all the staff. The menu we chose was the set vegetarian which was explained to us in great detail. We were amazed at the choice and quality of the food.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A very lovely dinner, mussels were good & plenty of them. Had the cafe gourmand for dessert & that was nice. Service was good though a little slow on taking our order & when we wanted to settle up. They also gave us the wrong coffee & wrong dessert but quickly rectified the error. It’s not wow but lovely traditional French cuisine.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I'm a tad bias to this establishment as I love the food and atmosphere here. Although it's a chain restaurant , i still feel like an individual as a customer. The staff treat you really well and give you a personal experience. The menu pricing is at the higher end of the market but as a treat, I think it's worth it. For those on a tighter budget, they offer a set meal menu before 7pm. The morning breakfast menu is also quite good. The reason I pay a little more to eat here is because I feel satisfied with my entire dining experience. I'm not a fan of the 10% gratuity that's automatically added to your bill. I feel the customer should decide what the service is worth, not the company.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for dinner and the food was fantastic! The staff were so lovely & attentive. They catered to my allergies (shellfish) really well, making notes for everything and making sure it was labelled with a little flag. It wasn't too busy when we went in, but as a very anxious person i quite liked that. Would recommend to anyone and looking to go back for my birthday next month!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely lunch with friendly, efficient service. The food was very good. Nonalcoholic cocktails are great, and I appreciated the wine guidance on the menu to pair with my main course. We both had seafood main courses, which were nicely cooked and presented. Mini puddings with coffee were delicious, and very good value.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 90m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 51m away
  • Vivo Lounge - 26m away
  • ODEON Dorchester - 65m away
  • wagamama dorchester - 27m away
David Hall Electrical

131 Monmouth Rd, Dorchester DT1 2DF, UK

4.7 (3 reviews)

P: 07779 587443

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Punctual, professional, knowledgeable.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

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David Hall Electrical - Electrician in Dorchester, Dorset with 4.7 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 383m away
  • The Bakers Arms - 113m away
  • Beggars Knap B&B - 472m away
  • Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre - 479m away
  • Finca - 492m away

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