Best Places and Services in Pimperne, Dorset (2025)

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The Anvil Inn

Salisbury Rd, Pimperne, Blandford Forum DT11 8UQ, UK

4.3 (560 reviews)

P: 01258 451999

Came here for dinner as we had relatives staying. Very tasty food served in good time and a lovely atmosphere. Food well priced for the quality. Our relatives had good things to say about the rooms and breakfast too!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve visited this establishment a few times now as is my new local. The food that I’ve tried here is absolutely first class and would highly recommend it. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Will be continuing to visit this establishment weekly.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Cracking Sunday lunch. We had the mushroom & brie Wellington and it was lovely they they specified it came with vegetarian gravy. HUGE portion, lovely fresh veg

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

After messing up my initial booking, silly mistake, really messed Karl and his team around but was thoroughly looked after. When we showed up at the correct time myself and my two colleagues were treated very well. Good comms, easy to reach out to. Great on emails. Rooms are very nice. Good parking, but busiest when the pub is busy lunch, evening however was always able to find a space. Food is excellent. Breakfast choices are really good - you are really well fed. WiFi is good, I was able to take a several hour video meeting without any call quality or video issues which is essential when travelling on business. Will book again when next working in the area.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Jlb automotive - 234m away
  • InstaVolt Charging Station - 220m away
The Paddocks

23 Salisbury St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AU, UK

4.4 (49 reviews)

P: 01258 456833

Held a party for my husband's 50 th on Saturday 18th of Feb. The food was brilliant. Stuart, Jackie and their team did a fantastic job. Excellent choices of wine and gins too!

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good atmosphere staff are really nice beers good price and just an enjoyable evening with live bands

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

"We had an incredible time at the Paddocks Pub in Blandford with DJ @allanturnerward - an unforgettable night! The friendly service at the bar added to the fantastic atmosphere, making it a truly welcoming and enjoyable place. Highly recommend for a great night out!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always a warm and friendly greeting, very reasonable prices, everything is meticulously clean, including glasses, and free bar nibbles x

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Busy busy town bar with good drinks range and regular entertainment

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Subway - 20m away
  • Costa Coffee - 37m away
  • Iceland Supermarket Blandford Forum - 37m away
  • Morrisons - 254m away
  • The Blandford Fashion Museum - 71m away
The Cricketers

Iwerne Courtney, Blandford Forum DT11 8QD, UK

4.4 (446 reviews)
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P: 01258 268107

Service was second to none. It was such a pleasant surprise. The Sunday lunch was excellent and so tasty, and excellent value for money. An unbelievable change from what we had experienced a year or more ago. Although we sat outside, we had frequent from a member of staff to ensure all was OK. Highy recommended.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A wonderful pub with wonderful staff. Well worth a detour off the Shaftesbury / Blandford road. A great menu selection using local produce. We had The Cricketer and The Fisherman option in malted roll. Both with great fresh ingredients. Will certainly visit again.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

As it was Monday night I couldn't find anywhere else to eat, so many pubs and restaurants were closed! I had to travel just over ten miles but boy was it worth it. I had the beer battered Pollock and it was superb. The beer was exceptionally well kept as well. Would recommend this pub as the whole experience was great, a special sound out to the young lady who answered the phone as her easy, confident, manner on the phone convinced me to get in the car and both young ladies in the bar especially the red head who was lovely! Not a fan of the basket idea, my fork kept going through the greaseproof paper, would have preferred a plate. With food this good you don't need a gimmick!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had the most amazing Sunday lunch to celebrate a special 93rd birthday. The staff decorated specially in just the perfect window area of the pub. The atmosphere is so welcoming including kids and even the dogs! The staff and service was just excellent. Sunday lunch we all immediately opted for the Roast beef which was cooked to perfection and comes with a huge Yorkshire pudding, roasties, all your fave veggies and the best stuffing I've ever tasted! Pudding was an easy choice for most with an all time fave of Sticky Toffee Pudding but I chose the Rice Pudding with apples & homemade honeycomb.....every mouthful tasted like apple crumble, it was delicious. Coffee and birthday cake to end a wonderful lunch in a gorgeous setting which even included a quick trip to the playpark conveniently located across the street :) We will absolutely be back!!! ♡

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I eat here with a friend ,early tea time .the girl who served our table was very attentive, the food was brought to the table quickly. Their were 10 other dinner's too..I imagine we sat in the newly extended part of the public house . As we finished our food their was live music . Clean well decorated with a friendly atmosphere. My friend and I were very happy.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Ranston Fm - 419m away
National Dental Blandford

14 East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DR, UK

4.4 (36 reviews)

P: 01258 450019

Cannot recommend highly enough. A phobia of dental procedures had stopped me from going to a dentist before, I hadn’t been in at least 20 years, and was absolutely dreading my appointment. Dr Singh was so lovely and patient, explained everything really carefully and was so empathetic. I went to two appointments (for three filings in total and a clean) and it was all fine, totally painless. Dentist was so careful and attentive all through the procedure, constantly checking if I was feeling ok. Completely put my mind at ease and helped me to overcome my anxiety! All round fantastic service, professional, friendly and caring.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Needed a emergency dental appointment today due to pain and had to have extaction. What a wonderful service, dentist very kind and gentle, did not know he had taken it out. Sat here tonight no pain. Lovely friendly receptionist and nurse. Thank you

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent treatment. Even tho i struggle to pay. Theres always a way. The dentist was very lovely.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I am very nervous of dentists and had not visited the dentist in years due to this. The dental nurses and dentist at the Blandford practice are very calming and patient. The dentist put my mind at ease and explained everything to me so that I could understand. The prices are fair and there are repayment options available that take the concern of being able to afford treatment away. I would highly recommend this dental practice and have lost alot of my fear of going to the dentist!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • M&S Foodhall - 168m away
  • Namaste Gurkha (Blandford Forum) - 27m away
  • Morrisons - 446m away
  • Blandford Forum Post Office - 152m away
  • Blandford Barber Shop - 31m away
The Crown Hotel

West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK

4.3 (1,653 reviews)
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P: 01258 456626

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 - 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: 5 / 5

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 - 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!

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 🤍

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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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Morrisons - 92m away
  • The Greyhound - 115m away
  • China China - 35m away
  • Marsh & Ham Car Park (Entrance) - 86m away
  • Costa Coffee - 155m away
Diplomat House Dental Clinic

Oakfield St, Blandford Forum DT11 7EX, UK

4.3 (207 reviews)

P: 01258 456901

Today was my first trip to the dentist in a very long time and my first time at this particular place. Outstanding service, polite and calming and I'm more than happy with their amazing work.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben Brahim is always friendly, very professional, explains everything clearly and my new dentures, because of Ben's diligence, fit perfectly. A Great Dentist with a fabulous future! Thank you Ben!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Both receptionist and hygienist were lovely. Full marks to both. Former was efficient and helpful and greeted me immediately I walked in. Tom is always a great hygienist, just a lovely manner.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was in a hurry, arrived early, and asked reception if things were running to schedule. Tom, the hygienist, was there at the time. He very kindly escorted me from the waiting area straight in for my clean. He put me at ease, gave sound advice and was very polite. I was all too happy to have been seen earlier too!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely lovely dentists, all the staff are incredibly friendly. I suffer with extreme anxiety and I am always made to feel so incredibly welcome. If I could give more stars I would. ❤️

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • North Dorset Trailway Blandford - 59m away
  • M&S Foodhall - 340m away
  • Damory Veterinary Clinic - 141m away
  • Blandford Forum Post Office - 240m away
  • The Forum Frier - 206m away
China City

33a East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DU, UK

4.4 (113 reviews)

P: 01258 458281

Best Chinese in blandford! Amazing service as always and food is perfection! Thank you always ❤️❤️

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

First time coming here, pretty impressed. I had sweet and sour chicken and chips which was lovely although not many chips for the price. My partner had chicken curry and chicken fried rice, absolutely delicious. My son loves the vegetable spring rolls. 9/10

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Not bad place ....but I think they can do better

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  • Takeout
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • M&S Foodhall - 180m away
  • Namaste Gurkha (Blandford Forum) - 77m away
  • The Dolphin - 48m away
  • Morrisons - 389m away
  • Blandford Forum Post Office - 132m away
The Dolphin

42 East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DR, UK

4.2 (239 reviews)

P: 0121 272 5499

Pub has not been this bustling since 2014! Landlord and lady are spot on, Thursday and Sunday karaoke are so lively and so much fun. Turned this pub around guys! Keep up the good work. 👍

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We popped into the Dolphin for a quick drink. It's a great pub with lots of charm and character. The staff were friendly and we enjoyed our drinks. We'll definitely visit again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Typical wet-led pub. Good old-fashioned pub feel but no food. Sensible price for drinks. Opposite a small public car park.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • M&S Foodhall - 222m away
  • Blandford Forum Post Office - 104m away
  • Domino's Pizza - Blandford Forum - 31m away
  • Morrisons - 345m away
  • Namaste Gurkha (Blandford Forum) - 124m away
The Greyhound

Market Pl, Blandford Forum DT11 7EB, UK

4.0 (753 reviews)
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P: 01258 454080

Very nice place for a quick bite or lunch with family. Superb customer service and good quality food combined is the perfect recipe for 5⭐ review. Parking at Morrisons just around the corner. Nice beer garden outside. Well done!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little pub in the centre of Blandford. Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Would recommend!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A big group of us were catered for, as we were celebrating a birthday. We were given a private space close reception, service was excellent, not too long to wait for food. The meals were not small either. And with the burger, a nice beetroot bun(gorgeous )No rush for table, the staff even gave us a Happy birthday chorus. Even though it was evening, the fairy lights outside gave the garden a lovely atmosphere, with a cosy lodge if you wanted to be outside.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely lunch at the Greyhound. We had fish and chips which was a moderate size and served home made beer batter. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Morrisons - 144m away
  • The Crown Hotel - 85m away
  • Costa Coffee - 84m away
  • M&S Foodhall - 415m away
  • Reeve the Baker - 59m away
The True Lovers Knot

Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum DT11 9JG, UK

4.1 (622 reviews)
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P: 01258 452209

Popped in here with kids on way back from the beach. I'm old fashioned and do appreciate the bar staff giving it some 'I'll be with you in a moment' patter when I approached the bar. Acknowledgement. Nice. The service was friendly and more importantly the lemonades and shandy were ice cold. Kids could happily play on the crazy golf style gravel at the top of the beer garden. Can't comment on rooms or food but it felt a good place to be.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Atmosphere nice, waitress lovely and friendly. £17 for a double gin and a pint seemed steep. Food delicious however not much as to portion size. I would come back if the menu was a bit more wider, not much choice. I only liked 2 things on the menu, would love to see jacket potatoes as an option with a side salad! Too hot for hot meals this year of the year.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food is lovely, we had 3 courses. Very welcoming pub. Staff are friendly and helpful, cute room too, a little chilly but the heater works. Would stay again!

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for meal, mother and myself, Mum had Fish & chips, I had Sausage, mash, peas, onions & gravy, very tasty, both enjoyed our meals. In again for Christmas Eve meal, so looking forward to a set Christmas 3 course dinner.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Having passed The True Lovers Knot many times we had a chance to stop off there today. It’s a true old fashion pub with a log burner which was alight and we were lucky enough to get a table right next to it. We were hoping to have a Sunday roast. Because we hadn’t booked a table we thought we were out of luck. However they were very accommodating and said we could have the table till 14.30 which was fantastic. We ordered two roast turkey dinners which come with all the trimmings and was absolutely delicious. You definitely won’t leave feeling hungry. We will definitely return but make sure we book. Thank you.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall - 268m away

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