Top Places and Services in Up cerne, Dorset
Greyhound Inn
26 High St, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester DT2 9PD, UK | Inn P: 01300 341303
Rating: 4.6 (441) Price Level:
Lovely local pub in the heart of the Dorset Countryside. Lots of nice walks around and rural spots to explore!
Rating: 5 / 5
Charming olde world pub. Great food and friendly staff. Our room was lovely.
Rating: 5 / 5
We met friends here today for lunch, on their recommendation. Absolutely delicious food, beautifully cooked and served, excellent value for money and lovely, friendly staff. My new favourite place, especially as it's only 10 minutes away!
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Sydling St Nicholas Village Hall - 213m away
The Horse With The Red Umbrella
10 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1UJ, UK | Cafe P: 01305 262019
Rating: 4.6 (151) Price Level:
A great cafe, lovely traditional British food, amazing cake and awesome service all for a fair price Their was a nice local feel with a really welcoming feel. I highly recommend The Horse With The Red Umbrella. I will be back.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very nice cafe, with a lot of history (and maybe hidden secrets, perhaps). Had a pot of Lady Grey today, which was quite reasonably priced. All in all, would come back again!
Rating: 5 / 5
What a lovely little cafe on the High Street. The staff were so friendly and falling over themselves to be welcoming and accommodating, cleaning and sanitising the table best distanced from other guests. The food was freshly prepared and delicious especially the home made gluten free carrot cake. We will certainly make it a regular stop.
Rating: 5 / 5
I googled "All Day Breakfast in Dorchester" and this was one of the ones that came up. We arrived and were greeted by a lovely lady who asked our dogs names and sat us down. She constantly came over and fussed our dogs calling them by their names which was a lovely touch. Excellent service and the food was fab. I would highly recommend!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 47m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 201m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 147m away
- The Tutankhamun Exhibition - 121m away
- Old Ship Inn - 54m away
Potters Cafe Bistro
19 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP, UK | Cafe P: 01305 260312
Rating: 4.6 (302) Price Level:
Been a couple of times and already planning my next trip! Staff are lovely and attentive, menu is simple but wholesome with a great selection of café classics and specials. Really lovely setting and a courtyard - and a big bonus they're dog friendly!
Rating: 5 / 5
We only popped in for a drink but the staff were lovely and the service was very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Really excellent. As someone who also owns a small independent cafe, Potters is one of the best I have visited. Lovely food( club sandwich) almost too much to finish, and I’m a big eater. Very attentive staff, and extremely good value for money. All round an excellent little cafe.
Rating: 4 / 5
A lovely little cafe, tucked away in a Dorchester side street. A well-kept secret that the locals cherish. You can get to Potters back door and their lovely patio garden by turning left before entering Waitrose. The front door is in the street next to Tony & Guys hair salon. The cafe offers lots of homemade goodies and great tea and coffee. They are a little pricey for some of their items but it's worth paying that little bit more for quality. The staff are well above the average.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 51m away
- Walnut Grove - 29m away
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 143m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 186m away
- The King's Arms - 113m away
The Hunters Moon
Middlemarsh, Sherborne DT9 5QN, UK | Inn P: 01963 210966
Rating: 4.6 (565) Price Level:
Superb Sunday carvery! Roast potatoes were divine! Dog friendly. Loved enjoying the selection of games at the table, kept the children entertained 😊 great value thank you 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a lovely stay at Hunters Moon. Staff are really friendly and I loved the dogs Dubury and Dilbert. Made it feel very homely. The rooms are small and cosy, they were quite cute and private. In the morning I could get ready with my door open as the room are not overlooked. The area is stunning! beautiful old listed buildings, beautiful nature, such a pretty area. The pub has quiz nights, live music and a great atmosphere. Breakfast was very good. Thank you :-)
Rating: 5 / 5
We didn't stay overnight so cant score them as we just dropped in for a quick pint after a walk. The barman was very friendly and welcoming. My friend had a sandwich for lunch which looked lovely. It is what I call a 'proper pub' - beams for example that looked like they had been part of Noahs Ark! Well worth a visit!
Rating: 4 / 5
The food was good but pricey for what it was. 10% service charge added but politely told at bill stage and offered the choice, so that was appreciated. The landlord and staff made the experience, good banter so would return but not as often as I'd like due to cost.
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- Dog Friendly
- Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
- White Horse Farm - 69m away
Gaggle of Geese
Buckland Newton, Dorchester DT2 7BS, UK | Pub P: 01300 345249
Rating: 4.7 (392) Price Level:
We found this wonderful place after being at Minterne House and Gardens. Lovely village pub. Fantastic service, offered toys for my kid. Really lovely food. Great selection of drinks. Will definitely be returning.
Rating: 5 / 5
We always like to try out a new pub for a Sunday Roast and came across this little gem. Based on their menu and google ratings, we decided to book. We had their new Sunday roast sharing board (there was 3 of us) and it was amazing. The amount of meat on it is well worth the money. Perfectly cooked pork belly, beef and chicken leg. And of course being greeted by the beautiful collie who led us to the front door ☺️ We will definitely be back and will highly recommend! Great pub, very friendly and attentive staff, great food!
Rating: 5 / 5
My niece had her wedding here and the place was fantastic. Food for the event was brilliant and innovative. We also had Sunday lunch which was fabulous. Camping on site and lots of Airbnb in the area. Three cottages right next to pub with access through the gardens.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic, quiet beautiful campsite. Very clean site and clean toilets and shower block. Utensil washing area. Fire pits and wind breaks available to hire. Lovely campsite wardens, lovely friendly staff and hosts. Amazing food. 10mins drive to Cern Abbys brewery. Definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely amazing couple of days camping at the gaggle_of_geese_pub in Dorset. Cannot recommend this place enough. Loads of facilities for families. Double decker bus kitted out with soft play for kids. Pigmy goats and a small sports pitch. The campsite had warm showers, clean toilets. Pub served excellent food and beers. Will 100% be going back there. 📍 Gaggle of Geese Pub, Buckland Newton, Dorset
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dominey's Yard Holiday Cottages - 194m away
Cerne Abbey
Abbey St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JQ, UK | Historical Landmark P: Not available
Rating: 4.6 (34) Price Level:
Visited Cerne Village today. I must say how friendly everyone was. The abbey is just £2.50 pp payable by card or cash into a box to help with the up keep. Fascinating history and the well area was beautiful. The Cerne Giant is fading and difficult to see. We looked at the Giant from the car park on Ducks lane. The village has some beautiful houses & make sure you visit the Cerne brewery just down the road, the beer is amazing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Intriguing historic site of a Benedictine abbey dating back to the year 987. The attractive house that stands today is a privately owned home, built on the site of the old main entrance. For just £2.50 you can look around the grounds and see the old abbey guesthouse and abbots porch - these are the only original buildings to have survived the dissolution of 1539. Information boards have been provided to detail the history of the abbey and these particular buildings. A small but nicely kept attraction, worth a look if you're in the vicinity of Cerne Abbas. While here, take a look at St Augustine's Well across the burial yard, and the attractive church just along the road.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cerne Abbey was Benedictine monastery founded in 987 and, until its dissolution in 1539, was a religious house. It was then brought into private ownership and to this day remains a family home. Abbey Guest House was built by Abbot John Vanne between 1458 and 1470. Guest houses were used to accommodate travellers and were part of the monastic duty of service. The Abbot's Porch was built about 1500 as the living quarters for Abbot Thomas Sam. Around its magnificent two-storey oriel window are several panels showing the commemorative arms of the benefactors of the Abbey. The Porch and the Abbey Guest House are the only Abbey buildings which survived Henry VIII's Dissolution of Monasteries in 1539. It was used as a dwelling for some time, but gradually fell into disrepair. It was restored in the 1990s. The present owners, the Fulford-Dobson family, have extensively restored all the buildings and the late Lord Digby was awarded a Civic Trust Award for work carried out on the South Gatehouse (now the residence) in 1959. You can read about the Abbey's history in the Abbot's Porch. Dogs have to be kept on a lead at all times. While in the area, you can also visit the St Augustine's Well or the Silver Well, which located next to the grave yard. By some superstitions belief, drinking water from the Well was said to be a cure from infertility. The Well also known as a wishing Well. Girls were recommended to go there and pray to St Catherine for a husband. :) The town is very beautiful too! Definitely recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5
Definitely worth stopping at this place. Very interesting
Rating: 5 / 5
Cerne Abbey is a magical place steeped in history. The village is quaint and the scenery is wonderful! Many footpaths and as close to the famous Cerne Giant as you can get!
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Nearby Landmarks:
- National Trust - Cerne Giant - 370m away
- The New Inn - 216m away
- The Royal Oak - 163m away
- Cerne Giant Viewpoint - 431m away
- Cerne Abbas Stores - 185m away
The New Inn
14 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JF, UK | Inn P: 01300 341274
Rating: 4.7 (360) Price Level:
We spent 2 nights here when visiting Cerne Abbas. We were upgraded when we arrived which was a pleasant surprise. All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We did have a meal in the restaurant which was nice, but a bit too "fancy" for what we were looking for. All in all a great experience and would love to visit again! thank you!
Rating: 5 / 5
We stayed over the bank holiday in Aug and it’s so quiet and peaceful. Food was amazing and my husband said it was the best breakfast. All the staff went above and beyond especially Haley and another lady whose name we didn’t know. Fantastic little find.
Rating: 5 / 5
My husband and I were on holiday in Cerne Abbas and came across this very special place on our first day walk. What a wonderful find, we were warmly received by Annette and Julian, who showed a great interest in us and where we had come from and checking out where we may visit while in Dorset. We loved this place so much we visited 4 times for evening drinks and meals. The recommendations for local beers, wine and Gin were excellent. They were always interested on our daily adventures. We can honestly say the place had a wonderful vibe with pleasant background music not to loud, and listening to the local banter was heart- warming. Also lovely to see all dog visitors getting doggy treats from the owners. Always served with a smile The food was absolutely delicious, they have a very talented chef, the presentation and food portions were spot on and there was no waste from us ! Thank you for a marvellous time at The new Inn and we will be back again soon and will definitely book a stay as well . If we could give you 6 stars we would
Rating: 5 / 5
We stayed here one night in early July ( visiting from Australia but born in Dorset).. A lovely atmospheric room with modern bathroom. We opted for dinner in the restaurant and had probably the best sunday roast we have ever had , roast beef done just right with yorkshire pud my mother would be proud of - high praise indeed! Accompanied by a range of vegetables that were great but almost too many to finish. Ditto for Breakfast the following day . Staff ( owners? ) took great pride in this establishment and delightful to boot. So thoroughly recommend the New Inn. .
Rating: 5 / 5
A perfect place to stay and visit the beautiful Cerne valley and the surrounding area. we loved the very comfortable beds big fluffy duvets and perfect pillows. Great bar and restaurant amazing breakfast with a wide choice of dishes. Annette and Julian with their team deliver fantastic service. Highly recommend.
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- Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Cerne Abbas Stores - 16m away
- The Royal Oak - 113m away
- Cerne Abbey - 226m away
- The Giant Inn - 81m away
- Cerne Abbas Village Hall - Dorchester - 330m away
Café Octagon
4 Pummery Sq, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GW, UK | Cafe P: 01305 266111
Rating: 4.6 (135) Price Level:
Welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly which is great. The breakfast was one of the best I have had anywhere. Decent amount of food and perfectly cooked. And only £7.50 which included tea or coffee. Absolute bargain. Definitely recommended. Will be stopping in next time we’re passing.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a wonderful find, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast and great prices! Will definitely be going back, highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
We had the best sunday roast today for a very long time! I had beef and my husband had pork. The meat was plentiful tender and tasty. The cauliflower cheese was delightful and the roast potatoes were crisp and yummy, the red cabbage was super flavoursome. There was also plenty of gravey. What a find, we will definitely be heading back very soon. Thanks guys!
Rating: 5 / 5
4 of us went yesterday to celebrate a 90th birthday, we opted for the afternoon tea and booked in advance. From start to finish the service was fantastic! Owners made a real fuss of the birthday girl, we were all made to feel very welcome, were really attentive, offered more tea and water and even offered to warm the scones - which 2 of us enjoyed! The sandwiches were tasty, fresh with plenty of filling (my fave being the ham and mustard!). The cakes were also fresh and delicious! We were even given a box to bring leftovers home. We have been before for breakfast and that too was a tasty treat!! Would definitely recommend this to everyone! Will be trying the lunches next
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely divine Sunday roast at the Octagon cafe. Choice of 3 meats, lots of veg, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, yorkshire…too much to eat! Excuse the lack of gravy in photo, that was my choice as I have never liked gravy!! Thank you, I will be back!
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
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Poet Laureate - 20m away
- Brownsword Hall - 41m away
- Castle Vets - 210m away
- 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre - 251m away
- Dorchester Rugby Football Club - 308m away
Walnut Grove
25 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP, UK | Cafe P: 01305 268882
Rating: 4.6 (321) Price Level:
This place takes you by surprise as it looks small from the outside but there is a lot of seating inside, plus upstairs. The service was really welcoming and friendly. The scones were amazing! The menu had lots of choices including sandwiches and jacket potatoes.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a little gem of a cafe/restaurant!!! We popped in for lunch today, Sunday, for 16.95 each had sirloin beef roast, generous portion, toasties, potato gratin, plenty of veg, Yorkshire pudding, just the right consistency of gravy. And a side of horseradish. Best roast we've had in a very long time.... I normally save room for a pudding... but no... I ate every mouthful...and at 6pm was still not hungry. Staff so pleasant . I almost didn't want to leave such a good review in case I can't get a table any time soon!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent service, food was incredible. I got the eggs Benedict with salmon and it was probably the best I’ve had. Yolk was perfectly runny n was well presented. Will be returning in future.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cosy, licensed café restaurant offering everything from coffee and cake, a quick bite or fine lunch. Confit duck in Cointreau sauce was very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Just had our Christmas lunch a party of 13. Wonderful hot food ..great service lovely atmosphere would definitely recommend you won't be disappointed.
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
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 76m away
- Potters Cafe Bistro - 33m away
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 114m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 163m away
- Costa Coffee - 69m away
The Sun Inn
The Sun Inn, Lower Burton, Dorchester DT2 7RZ, UK | Pub P: 01305 250445
Rating: 4.5 (1597) Price Level:
Have had two visits over the Christmas holidays and both times and found the food, service and atmosphere really good. Have not had the carvery yet but the beef burger, chicken burger, pie of the day and cold cuts have been good value and filling. Many thanks to all at the Sun Inn
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited The Sun Inn whilst staying in a holiday cottage 5 mins walk away. We booked in for a second time that week because we enjoyed it so much! Highly recommend the carvery, it was delicious. Can’t fault the staff, they were all lovely and so attentive. Great atmosphere, and great pub in general. Would suggest booking in advance because it’s very popular.
Rating: 5 / 5
Thank you for accommodating us as walk-ins for the Sunday Roast. The food was delicious, the staff were welcoming, the atmosphere was warm, relaxed and peaceful (some places can be very noisy during afternoon roast dinners). We have also tried the outdoor seating previously for some nibbles and the review remains exactly the same. We really enjoyed on both occasions and we will definitely return.
Rating: 5 / 5
We found The Sun Inn on google maps last minute, are plans had changed. What a find, lovely welcome and a very nice carvery , roast beef or turkey loads of veg all hot and fresh. I recommend booking in advance as it was very busy, they squeezed us in on a barrel table, not suitable for everyone, we didn’t mind they asked us first.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing service, one of the best Sunday roasts I have ever had. Carvery is excellent for vegans and vegetarians too! Staff really friendly and helpful especially the two young lads who have helped us both times we were there.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking