Top Places and Services in Winterborne stickland, Dorset
Poets Corner Café
Station Rd, Sturminster Newton DT10 1BB, UK | Cafe P: 01258 473723
Rating: 4.5 (144) Price Level:
Our office buys bacon sandwiches from here every Friday and they're always sensational! Highly recommend. We initially tried all the local cafes in the area and decided Poets Corner was the best.
Rating: 4 / 5
Whether your starting or completing a local walk or Cycle or Just visiting the town I can recommend The Poets cafe as a great cafe for Tea, Coffee or good english Breakfast. The cafe is named for its proximity to the former homes of Thomas Hardy and William Barnes among others and its current poet in Residence David Caddy. You will be hosted by Yasser who has owned the cafe for many years and is happy to answer any questions about touring or visiting the area. Ask him about the local wines... Well worth a visit,
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a full English here today. Very welcoming.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing bacon roll and homemade millionaire shortbread. The owner was lovely looking after my bike while I went to the toilet. It might not look fancy but you'll not get a better service and the food was great. Will visit again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Loved the food and the service the vegetarian breakfast is awesome and my friends enjoyed the quiche!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Exchange - Arts Centre - 57m away
- Harts of Stur - 198m away
- The Co-operative Sturminster Newton - 66m away
- Oxfords Bakery - 64m away
- The Swan Inn - 85m away
The Georgian Tea Room
East St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DX, UK | Tea House P: 01258 450307
Rating: 4.7 (156) Price Level:
Come here for breakfast when visiting family in Blandford and always had a good meal. Decided to try lunch and was not disappointed 😋. Book before you arrive! 5 star 🌟
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in on your way through the town and found a super tea room, highly recommend. We had cream tea and Dorset apple cake, lovely warm scone, beautiful tea set. Obviously a tea room run on love and care.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful tea rooms with even better food, found down a quaint little street. Highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little hidden gem! The service was efficient and friendly and the food was absolutely to die for. All homemade, how rare is that! And gluten free options available too, will absolutely be returning. Thank you for our amazing lunch (homemade fishcakes!)
Rating: 5 / 5
What a lovely quaint tea room which became very popular at lunchtime on our arrival. Only had to wait a few minutes when proprietor advised us a table was about to become free after being cleaned. Once seated and served with choice of refreshments, it was some 20 minutes before food was presented. Well worth the wait as we were in no haste as on holiday. Obviously, the tables filled very quickly hence the wait. The sign above the counter states, 'We don't serve fast food, We serve fresh food, As fast as we possibly can'. A very true statement given the excellent service.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Desserts
- Coffee
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Gorge Cafe - 1m away
- The Blandford Town Museum - 67m away
- M&S Foodhall - 276m away
- Morrisons - 266m away
- Subway - 142m away
Quick Bites Cafe
Shaftesbury Ln, Blandford Forum DT11 7UR, UK | Breakfast Restaurant P: 07575 635852
Rating: 4.6 (13) Price Level:
Not much more you can ask for from a family run little cafe. Charmaine always has a smile and great chat. Food is great & good value. Parking never an issue & the outside canopy area is fab!
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely amazing service and super friendly. A brilliant idea to put a cover over the seating, making it stand out from other food vans. We have always come for breakfast and it's always been great. The sausages are delicious. Thanks
Rating: 5 / 5
Quality sausage and bacon not shrivelled watery rubbish. Lots of options, baps french stick, sandwiches, hot cold drinks etc. Generous portions. Good value, nothings too much trouble. Can order on the phone ahead handy for builders. Can't fault it highly recommended. Under cover so you won't get wet.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place for a breakfast and coffee or tea. Lovely staff, Charmaine works very hard to provide a warm welcome and is scrupulous about cleaning, she would never compromise on food hygiene or cleaning!!! I would highly recommend you pop in and see for yourself!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great place for a friendly chat and tasty food that tastes as good as it smells. Gorgeous sausage sandwich. Nothing too much trouble. Tasty local food
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Blandford Heights MOT & Service Centre Ltd - 34m away
- Lidl - 264m away
- Blandford Household Recycling Centre - 136m away
- Beechwood Service Centre - 65m away
- Travis Perkins - 255m away
The Stour Inn
5 Dorchester Hill, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum DT11 9LH, UK | Pub P: 01258 268188
Rating: 4.5 (250) Price Level:
This is a treasure of a pub. The staff are really friendly and the local's are happy to chat. What marks this pub out from others is the great selection or beers and tasty wines. They also cater for those who are not drinking alchol or are driving with a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks that actually taste great. The chef here is unbelivably good. We have dined during one of his Thai evenings and the food is beyond belief. This pub is doing things right when it comes to Roasts as well. A Big sharing veg (bowl after bowl keeps coming out) along with a great selection of meats. The sharing roast is brilliant and the quality of ingredients is top notch. They also have an excellent menu on offer during the week as well, in the pictures we had the Breakfast Scotch Egg, Pig Croquettes, Steak and the Sticky Biscoffee pudding. All amazing. - Wednesday is steak night which is 2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £40 which is brilliant value.
Rating: 5 / 5
Sorry for the delay in posting, We came here at the end of May this year, the staff were very friendly and helpful they even catered for my daughter who really struggles with certain foods coming into contact with each other and has lactose intolerance, the chef was most helpful and even came out to chat with us, the food was excellent and well worth it. We are looking forward to going back hopefully on our way back from Hampshire 23rd Aug 2024. Thank you to all the team.
Rating: 5 / 5
I can honestly say my partner and I have just had the best roast dinner we’ve ever had. Being vegetarian we don’t usually bother to go out for dinner in Dorset as we’re often given bland boiled veg. The chef, Adam, and staff at the Stour Inn went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possible want (crispy potatoes, garlic greens, cauliflower cheese, HUGE yorkshires…). Staff were so friendly and the pub has a wonderful atmosphere. We’ve already booked again for next weekend. Thank you!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this pub. Friendly bar staff. I have found Locals are friendly and open to chat. The chef is amazing and always happy to accommodate people's needs and tastes. I enjoy the selection of ale which changes reg ( always have London pride on tap though) so this is my favorite pub.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a little gem of a pub!! Sadly no photos, but I can attest to the food being fabulous. I loved the creativity of the chef. Incredible scotch eggs, and his quirky Indian chocolate orange with a curry anglaise - whilst it sounds wrong on paper - was one of the best things I’ve had in yonks!!! Great local pub with cosmopolitan content. We loved it! 😍
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Morrisons - 246m away
- Hall and Woodhouse Brewery - 197m away
- Stour Meadows Park - 237m away
- The Brewery Tap - 164m away
- Homebase - Blandford Forum - 410m away
The Royal Oak - Traditional Pub
Lower St, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum DT11 0RN, UK | Pub P: 07384 600528
Rating: 4.6 (133) Price Level:
Went there for a drink a few days ago, it's a very nice traditional pub! Didn't go out to eat, so that's all I can say, but everyone is very nice!
Rating: 5 / 5
We love the Royal Oak, can’t go wrong. Quality food, good prices and nice staff. Proper pub
Rating: 5 / 5
Very quiet when we came, lovely old fashioned pub great service and the meal was nice and a reasonable price. Would recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
Follow Mr & Mrs R on TikTok. A classic village pub. Lovely landlady, friendly locals and delicious real ale. The type of traditional pub that is sadly disappearing in the UK Have yet to try the food, but that’s on the todo list. Hopefully this pub will become my local as soon just need the solicitors to pull their fingers out. I will then be back with an update.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely friendly and welcoming pub with great food and very good value.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Fippenny Garage - 277m away
- Area 55 Tattoo Studio - 297m away
- Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall - 240m away
The Crown Hotel
West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 456626
Rating: 4.3 (1653) Price Level:
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 🤍
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!
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
Had the Veal schnitzel served with an anchove, fried egg, green beans, mashed potato and some very tasty gravy. The gravy was so nice that I asked for a little extra and the friendly staff duly obliged. All in all a very enjoyable meal.
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 !
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
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
The Worlds End, Almer
Almer, Blandford Forum DT11 9EW, UK | Pub P: 01929 459036
Rating: 4.4 (1761) Price Level:
very nice clean welcoming pub,food a tad expensive and not a huge choice,well cooked and presented.we only had a shared lunch and at over £30.00 for two weeks only drank soda and lime.
Rating: 4 / 5
Service with a smile and a jolly atmosphere inside. Visited for food only and did not stay overnight. My partner and I both had the house burger which was to die for! A solid and tasty beef patty in a toasted bun with a bucket of fries is always a winner! 🍔 🤩 Passing visit for a quick stop to eat after a long drive. Easy access with plenty of parking.Was busy when we visited so service was slower than we would normally expect. Slightly on the more pricey side.
Rating: 5 / 5
WOW what a beautiful pub, great service and very good food. Perfect stop off. Also allows dogs inside. Thanks for a great visit. Will definitely be back when we head West again.
Rating: 5 / 5
We stopped off for lunch here between destinations based on Google reviews and it did not disappoint. Great setting - a real gastro pub. Thatched. Very rustic decor. Lovely staff - very accommodating - and fabulous food. Great value for money. Would definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a family meal today. Seven of us. Some chose from the Christmas menu and some not. The food was delicious and hot. The service was great too. They were happy to allow us to pay for what each couple had. There were crackers on the table and they were fab, each had the usual hat and joke in but it was the little gift that was lovely. We each had a cardboard tree decoration which could be easily assembled and was very sturdy. This was our second year for our meet up and we shall be going again next year.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
The Brewery Tap
The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum DT11 9LW, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 486005
Rating: 4.4 (277) Price Level:
Always love coming to this bar. Beer and food always great. Love the sharer on the new menu I apparently had one of the first ones.
Rating: 5 / 5
I cant comment on food as we only stopped by for a quick half. I am so pleased we did. . . A lovely venue steeped in history, with lots of original atrefacts recovered from the original brewery which is actively being demolished by the look of it, sadly. . . I have drank and enjoyed Badger beers for some years and was over the moon when I found that it was based in Blandford Forum, as we passed through on a daytrip. A very worthwhile stop off.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a breakfast here Saturday 26th October. Very welcoming staff, happy to host our dog and great place to bring him as plenty of room and far enough from other guest as not crammed next to other tables. Nice food and great coffee, lovely setting.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really liked it in here. What an interesting and atmospheric place. The staff were lovely. I'd recommend the coffee stout.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hall and Woodhouse Brewery - 21m away
- Tesco Superstore - 306m away
- Morrisons - 368m away
- Homebase - Blandford Forum - 218m away
- Stour Meadows Park - 232m away
Hambro Arms
hambro arms DT11, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0BP, UK | Bed & Breakfast P: 01258 880233
Rating: 4.3 (328) Price Level:
Great beer and quite possibly the best baked potato we have eaten It shows the care and attention to detail here.
Rating: 5 / 5
Milton Abbas is well off the beaten track. It is very Dorset in its feel and nature. Surrounded by farmland and forest. No street lights to speak of and really quiet. At the moment the village is hosting some amazing wooden horse sculptures. Thatched roofs and a wide main street make this a picture postcard village in the heart of rural Dorset. It actually gets properly dark here. Not that you would know any of that from inside this pub. Beautifully appointed inside, really well taken care of with a staff team who are friendly and professional. Great selection of drinks and food alongside regular entertainment and events. You can elect to stay here as well as there are rooms on the first floor. I did not stay this time but I am planning to. If you can find it you will not regret your efforts.
Rating: 5 / 5
We stopped here for lunch on our way to Swanage. We enjoyed a ploughman's lunch (my daughter's) and a Greek salad for me. Both were well presented and delicious. Service was good too. However, the icing on the cake for me was bumping into someone that I had been at school with a very long time ago. It's a shame that our lovely school is now closed. The reminiscence of schooldays so long ago was a great experience.
Features:
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Woodland Views - 286m away
- The View Coffee Shop Milton Abbas Dorset - 451m away
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach Rd, Burton Bradstock, Bridport DT6 4RF, UK | Seafood Restaurant P: 01308 897070
Rating: 4.3 (3780) Price Level:
This is a well loved beach cafe which has beautiful scenic views, it is very popular and rightly so. The menu is mainly fish and seafood dishes. However, they do a smashing full English breakfast up to 11.30 am. I will post pics. This dog friendly beach cafe has a carpark close by, but if you choose to walk along the cliff top path or the lower paths, you will walk within the most beautiful scenery. This is a totally table service venue, so once you are seated, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Prices are reasonable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here today, after walking from our campsite at Graston Copse through Burton Bradstock village. A warm welcome by a member of staff & shown to our outside table for 4 with 3 dogs. Our waitress took our drinks order & returned after a few minutes to take our food order. She was very friendly and attentive, giving time for a chat despite being extremely busy. Wait for our food was minimal and when it arrived it was hot, tasty & well presented. Back ground music was pleasant, giving the Mediterranean feeling due to the sunshine. Wouldn't hesitate in returning if we are in the area again .... thank you.
Rating: 5 / 5
We arrived at 11.20, just in time to order breakfast. We were lucky to get the table on the edge of the 'tent' overlooking the beach. Despite being quite busy we received very efficient service. The food arrived within 15- 20 min, then our hot drinks. We had 3 x full English and egg Benedict on muffin with bacon. Everyone enjoyed it. The only nuisance were a few wasps but not a lot to spoil our experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Camping at Freshwater holiday park, a 20 minute walk to visit this gem of a place. Busy and bustling restaurant, great menu, food was outstanding and the service was great too. Dog friendly aswell, all in all, will definitely be returning soon.
Rating: 5 / 5
Huge muscles in a nicely balanced blue cheese cream sauce. The fish chowder was also lovely, great tasting fish and fresh veg. We enjoyed on a wet and windy day, outside seating had heaters which warmed us up nicely. Would recommend after a walk.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- 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
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Seaside Boarding House - 129m away
- National Trust - Burton Bradstock - 80m away