Top Places and Services in Milton on stour, Dorset

The Stur Of The Moment

Sturminster House, Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AS, UK | Cafe
P: 01258 473182

Rating: 4.8 (192) Price Level:

This is a beautiful little place we found whilst on holiday. We was looking for somewhere to have a full English breakfast and this place delivered. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Prices are fair for what you get will 100% return when we next are in the area. Keep doing what your doing it's amazing.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Made so welcome with our puppy on a really wet, windy Sunday. We were wet, the puppy was trying hard to be good. The Big Stur breakfast was epic. Filling and great ingredients. The plate was swept clean. Generous portions for the hungry traveller. Pleasant surroundings and friendly staff. They cared for us. We will be back.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

On the main road which goes through stur. Ideal for a light lunch or snack. Did have a specials board which we sampled two dishes from. Staff friendly and overall it's very good value for money.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a beautiful cafe, full of character and charm. Have visited a few times, with friends and with family. Each time I have visited, the service has been so welcoming, warm and friendly. The cakes are exceptional, the brownies in particular are a must try! The food is great value for money, so tasty and freshly cooked. We are so lucky to have this cafe in our town! (Also dog friendly with a little jar of biscuits on the side which I feel is a lovely extra bonus!)

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Our first visit and it was lovely. The food, service, people and surroundings we so quaint. We will definitely be back.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Oxfords Bakery - 35m away
  • The Swan Inn - 56m away
  • The Exchange - Arts Centre - 122m away
  • BulMag - Bulgarian Food - Sturminster Newton - 59m away
  • Harts of Stur - 278m away

The Salt Cellar

2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8LY, UK | Restaurant
P: 01747 851838

Rating: 4.7 (562) Price Level:

My recent visit to Shaftesbury was partly inspired by the Bill Hicks routine from his album “Arizona Bay,” specifically the track “Hooligans,” so I kept repeating in my head as I walked around: “No one knows what it’s like, to be a dustbin, in Shaftesbury with Hooligans.” I was not aware before I arrived that Ridley Scott, the director of some of my favourite films, had directed a bread ad in Shaftesbury in 1973. I learned that while observing the hill used in the ad, and turned to see a cafe called “The Salt Cellar”, it not only offers an amazing view but also delicious food that enhances the scenic beauty, and allows it to be even more enjoyable. I went with family, so had the pleasure of trying a few of their homemade pies, the risotto, and a sandwich. Each dish was a delight, with the pies standing out due to their fantastic pastry, the risotto being perfectly cooked, and the sandwich was excellent. The side salads with the pies, which seemed unusual at first, turned out to be a delicious surprise combo. The range of food and drink options looks extensive and impressive, it was refreshing to find a place with a stunning view that doesn’t rely solely on the scenery to attract customers—the food here is genuinely worth the visit. The service provided by a young gentleman was great, he had a lovely manner, and our food arrived quickly. The excellent service and food was also great because the bill didn’t sting at the end, The Salt Cellar is great value for money. The view alone is worth the look, but I highly recommend making The Salt Cellar your lunch destination if you’re visiting Shaftesbury.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My wife and I, Visited Shaftesbury on Saturday. To do some shopping and check out Gold Hill (Featured in the Hovis advert from the 70's) when we got to the top of Gold Hill we came apon this lovely restaurant. All the staff were lovely. So lovely my wife and I cried. Xx. We have had a lot going on recently. Jo was very kind. The food was amazing. We went for the tuna ciabatta. Lovely.. And then there's the view. Amazing.. Well worth a visit and popping in for something to eat. Xx. Thank you again xxx yours sincerely Steve and Annie and Luna xx

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This gem did not disappoint yet again! Even if not on the menu, you can still get an amazing omelette here! Great after cycling up Gold Hill :)

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food, service and prices. Excellent view too.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A beautiful place,nice food and we bought a whole cake to take home. Excellent view

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Gold Hill Museum - 20m away
  • King Alfred's Kitchen - 40m away
  • The Mitre - 43m away
  • Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 121m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 48m away

La Fleur de Lys

Bleke St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AW, UK | Hotel
P: 01747 853717

Rating: 4.7 (167) Price Level:

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 - 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.

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!

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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 Ship Inn

A30, West Stour, Gillingham SP8 5RP, UK | Inn
P: 01747 838640

Rating: 4.7 (437) Price Level:

Beyond excellent. Lunch menu superb. Delicious, beautifully presented, and the best value for money possible. We are always looking for good places to eat and felt this time we had hit the jackpot. Will visit again very soon.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant food, lovely staff. We are lucky enough to be local and hired all the rooms for family and friends at our wedding. All were happy and loved the food!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent lunch with different options and not your usual choices either. They do a set menu with 2 or 3 courses as an option. I chose off the normal menu and had aubergine stuffed with a side of fries very good portion and very flavoursome. The other person did the same and had a fishcake, which was much enjoyed. We shared a pudding of poached figs, which again was delicious. Would recommend it and I will return

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Called in for lunch. Good set menu, friendly service. Good value. Slightly cramped tables. Very popular even on a Tuesday lunchtime

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Victoria Motors Ltd - 441m away
  • Hawtree & Sons Riverside Garage - 445m away
  • SPAR Riverside Garage - 446m away
  • Dorset Showground - 350m away

The Crown Inn

Back St, East Stour, Gillingham SP8 5JS, UK | Inn
P: 01747 838866

Rating: 4.5 (175) Price Level:

Went to The Crown for a Father’s Day dinner with my daughter and her family. I had the mixed carvery of pork n turkey with roast potatoes and most of the veggies that were available I also had the mini delicious sausages which were very tasty, a must to try if you make a visit here and if they are on the menu! It was very busy due to the day but I felt that as we didn’t sit down down for the meal until 3:00pm it seemed that some of items had run out especially on the dessert menu with only, I think ‘sticky toffee pudding’ left. Other than that it was a good reasonably priced and tasty meal and well worth a visit, just get an earlier time to sit for your meal to try and ensure you get the offer of all available options you can have there! Will defiantly go back some other time to try some of the other menu options! Cannot comment on the rooms as we didn’t stay there.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went here for lunch, absolutely lovely food and service, my husband had the fish and chips, he said the batter was the best he’d ever had!! I had the homemade steak and ale pie, wow, the meat was so tender, and the gravy so delicious! Definitely going here again! The young lady that served us, was delightful! Can’t wait to try the Sunday carvery!!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came for food. Based in an easy to locate place with good parking. The food was fantastic. Prices are in line with similar venues but the food was so nice. Got the Arnold burger and fries and was very happy. Exactly what I was craving. Classic country pub. Bring your close friends and let the experience cater to you. Had a great time.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We found this little gem on our way home. Arrived at 7:30 ish and we phoned ahead to make sure food was still on the menu. We only had a few of the side orders but they were cooked to perfection and good portion sizes. The staff are friendly and happy to help, top notch customer service (It’s refreshing to get good customer service in the age we live in but The Crown Inn have is mastered). Great selection of Beers, Ales, Spirits, Wine. We will be back to try out more of the food and possibly the rooms in the near future as well. Will update when we have experiences more of this little gem.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

There for work again so we had a 2 bed flat lounge kitchen each had ensuite dry comfortable & clean , the staff were very friendly 👌 food spot on locals were very friendly. So be prepared for the opening times 12..2pm...5..10pm closed all day Wednesday we were drinking san miguel at around £5.50 pint they had various drinks but san might for us 10minz to town by car & it is in the middle of nowhere all in all enjoyable stay 😀

Features:
  • Good for Children
Accessibility Features:

The Cowshed Dorset

Huntick Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6BA, UK | Cafe
P: 01202 631030

Rating: 4.6 (466) Price Level:

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. 👍

Anonymous - 2 months ago

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.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

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 🤍

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

Bonjour

4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3TR, UK | Cafe
P: 07597 084277

Rating: 4.7 (124) Price Level:

Friendly and kind staff, they are really a pleasure to be around and the cafe is honestly a great place to have a snack or a drink in. Tasty hot chocolate!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing customer service, very reasonably priced. It's a cafe you come away thinking "that was amazing" rather than "that was ok" Thank you very much! Will come back ❤️❤️

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely lil cafe. Had an Americano and a flapjack to go from here. Emily and John were on shift I must say both were very welcoming, friendly & extremely helpful. Was a pleasure to meet you both will visit again soon. I really dislike coming into poundbury (was there because of work) but these lovely humans made my day. Thank you so much.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A “rare find” as AirBnB often says! An old school cafe, with personal service at reasonable/fair prices. It’s not often that you can buy an Americano for £2.20 these days! And their menu has a wide range of sandwiches and/or toasties. Nothing fancy, but great value and a friendly welcome.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped at this lovely cafe on the way to Cornwall and it was so good we stopped there again on the way back. Emily and John are friendly and the food tasty with generous portions. We thoroughly recommend. Keith and Serena.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Website not available

Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Finca - 79m away
  • Hardy Barbers - Dorchester - 16m away
  • Poundbury Gardens - 215m away
  • The Sanctuary Of Poundbury - 19m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 291m away

The Dolphin Inn

Peacemarsh, Gillingham SP8 4HB, UK | Pub
P: 01747 824007

Rating: 4.6 (273) Price Level:

We had a really Lovely meal here. The staff were so attentive and really went out of their way to check ingredients for a food intolerance. The food we had tasted amazing and our Waitress checked on us to ensure that we enjoyed our meal. I cannot recommend this place enough. Really good food, Amazing atmosphere and staff who really care about the quality of the food they serve.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had our choir Christmas lunch at The Dolphin today and it was amazing! The food was superb (as always), the service was excellent, and our wonderful hosts Julie and Andy looked after our every need. This was the second year our group ( there were 17 of us today) have chosen The Dolphin for our Christmas lunch and I can’t imagine that anywhere else could better our experience today.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a lovely dinner last night ! Cheesecake is absolutely amazing ! Thank you for the lovely hospitality. We will definitely be back for a meal again. We will pop in as normal for a couple of beers in the meantime. Cheers

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We found this place on Google maps trying to find somewhere for lunch, we were not disappointed. It's a very pretty looking place and the staff were very friendly. The food was amazing, we didn't leave anything on our plates. Would 10/10 recommend 👌

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food and service. I will definitely go again. The sticky toffee pudding was incredible. Prices are fair, especially considering everywhere costs more to eat out nowadays.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Peacemarsh Garage - 149m away
  • Peacemarsh Surgery - 279m away
  • Neal's Yard Remedies Store & Therapy Rooms - 334m away
  • Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery - 274m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Gillingham - 279m away

The John Peel

52 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK | Cafe
P: 01747 853178

Rating: 4.5 (382) Price Level:

I am giving this five as it is a museum piece. Opened in 1976 it has never changed. Been decorated regularly, but kept the original features. So if you want a 70's cafe with frothy coffee & fried food this is the place. They do have the modern coffee & up to date delights of the 21st century, but keep the old favourites. The breakfast are fun as are the lunches. Some good photos of old Shaftesbury on display. The manager has been there for 43 years, so the owners must be great too.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely traditional cafe Banging breakfast Would fully recommend

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good inexpensive traditional cafe. Lovely staff. Very dog friendly. Good food. Well worth a visit

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in for breakfast 😋 and wasn't disappointed at all, it was delicious 😋 good portion size too, we had the peel breakfast and couldn't finish it, eyes bigger than our bellys. Tea is refilled as well for no extra cost, bargain.The staff were very friendly and helpful the premises were clean and the toilets were spotlessly clean too with free sanitary products, amazing touch. Thankyou for a good experience all round, highly recommended.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:

Website not available

Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 175m away
  • Gold Hill Museum - 143m away
  • Kalypsos - 18m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms - 202m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 171m away

The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery

397 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JN, UK | Cafe
P: 01425 275148

Rating: 4.6 (488) Price Level:

A lush coffee shop/ brunch venue. Well worth it due to the cozy vibe. Perfect for a beach stroll and chill. Went back to have more breakfast and again it was amazing. Get the creamy mushrooms and add bacon! Careful as the toilet may not flush as efficiently as required. A poo-flush-poo approach may be needed.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came here with the family and our dog. The Paddle is very dog friendly and the service was great. The coffee - excellent! And the food was really lovely. We took some of their cakes away - really worth a trip.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my boyfriend have been here a couple of times now and the food is great! The service has always been excellent😊 We really enjoyed pizza night tonight

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very friendly staff and a nice welcome. We had the pancakes and they were scrumptious. We would definitely recommend a visit if you can but try and book in advance as it gets very busy.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What an amazing place. Best coffee in the area, food was delicious and staff were super nice. We came here every day while we are in our holiday. We tried their mocha and flat white which was so good, the brownies were delicious. We had breakfast as well, french toast, pancakes and shakshuka all were tasty.

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:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Highcliffe Sports and Social Club - 38m away
  • Tesco Express - 58m away
  • The Catch Fish & Chips - 141m away
  • Similan Thai - 348m away
  • Cliffhanger Restaurant - 445m away

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