Best Places and Services in Beaminster, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Beaminster, Dorset

White Lion Inn

Back Ln, Broadwindsor, Beaminster DT8 3QD, UK

4.7 (139 reviews)
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P: 01308 867070

Wow , well deserved pub award , clive and Kerry are amazing hosts , passionate and dedicated to the community and to an awesome proper English pub experience, so neat and clean with amazing atmosphere and amazing beers on tap

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really lovely country pub with a local atmosphere and great service. The food was exceptional. I love a burger believe me and I reckon the double bacon smash burger was one of the best I've ever had! Highly recommend!! My fiancé had the chicken and leek pie and was equAlly impressed! This little gem is a must visit if in the area. Oh very dog friendly too, our little puppy spread himself across the pub for a nap whilst we ate!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a great village pub. We were on holiday in the area and decided to go to this “community” pub and what a great decision. Food lovely and great friendly locals. Charming landlady. These are the sort of places that should be supported. I unhesitatingly recommend.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had heard about their famous RIBS… so booked a table which is advised. They literally melt in your mouth with the most amazing sauce. We also had their South African apricot pudding which was divine. Staff were lovely and the locals were very welcoming. Can’t wait to come back

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A fantastic run community pub, overseen by Kerry and Clive. Great beers and excellent food prepared by chef Clive, you won't be disappointed with the selection or the results! A bit off the beaten track but well worth the visit. Make a plan and put it on your "to do" list!!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Old George - 47m away
  • Broadwindsor Community Stores - 114m away
  • The Stableyard Restaurant - 263m away
  • Redlands Yard - 285m away
Exo Heating

Unit 3B Walronds Pk, Isle Brewers, Ilminster TA3 6QP, UK

4.6 (62 reviews)

P: 01460 247633

I'm so pleased I called Dave. We have just moved to Somerset and couldn't use our kitchen sink because of dodgy plumbing . Elliot came over early next morning and did a fantastic job. Really nice guy, very professional and friendly and disinfected everything after he finished. I wish I could share a before and after photo... the difference is amazing! I've never been happier to get the washing up done or have a new washing machine fitted! 😆 thank you guys!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We have had a boiler service, a boiler repair and a shower and new radiator installed- all jobs were carried out efficiently and professionally. Dave and Elliot are helpful and friendly and very tidy workers! Our boiler broke down and it was fixed within 24 hours - brilliant service! Thank you both

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I originally arranged for David to fit my kitchen worktops in 2012. While he was here, he offered to carry out the plumbing and essentially completed the whole job. He also commissioned the new boiler that had been fitted but not used. The following year I rang him to service the heating system and I've been using him ever since. David is usually available at short notice when necessary and his office back up is excellent, with an annual reminder when work is due. I have no hesitation in recommending David Wells. He's reliable, professional and has become more of a friend than just a tradesman.

Anonymous - 8 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just wanted to say thank you to Dave and his team for excellent service. Before Christmas our boiler failed and one of Dave's team was round within the hour as promised. Following that we had an issue with our immersion heater and again Dave was there as promised, even ringing us to advise he would be 15 minutes later than expected. Overall result - new boiler, removal of water tanks and change of some radiators which was started and finished last week. He and his team were friendly, professional and helpful and we'd be more than happy to recommend him.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Our boiler stopped working about 2 weeks before Christmas, and I contacted Dave at Exo. He came out for a quick assessment before work the next morning, and then continued over the next several days ordering and changing all the relevant parts, even at the weekend! I appreciate this was not normal being pre-christmas chaos, bit I am super appreciative that we had heating and hot water back within a week, and saved us replacing our boiler. Bravo Dave!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Limebase - 89m away
  • H L R Spares - 55m away
  • The Sausage Shed - 109m away
Beaminster Social Club

8 Fleet St, Beaminster DT8 3EF, UK

4.7 (35 reviews)

P: 01308 862246

Fleet Club has Gary who runs it very well with Ruth,and occasional other Staff,it's a very warm welcoming Club used by a Good Group of Friends too Sundays are fun too Thankyou goes to both Gary and Ruth

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Eight of us visited for a game of skittles followed by a finger buffet. This is perhaps the most pleasant social club I have been to.

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic friendly place, you couldn't ask for a better pint

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good laughs here and music 🎶 once Monthly Sunday, well stocked Bar pleasant people too

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly atmosphere, well-cellared beers, free house.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brassica Restaurant - 66m away
  • Salon on the Square Aveda Clarins Beaminster - 57m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 54m away
  • The Red Lion - 75m away
  • The Ollerod - 183m away
Knapp Inn

21-23 Clay Ln, Beaminster DT8 3BU, UK

4.5 (64 reviews)

P: 01308 862408

Great pub for a drink and a game of pool. Dart boards and skittle alley and screens for sports. This alongside a landlord who's friendly and helpful make for a great pub to spend time in.

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great venue for live music, lovely owners! Always a welcoming atmosphere and reasonably priced beverages

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Quaint Inn on edge of beaminster, off the broadwindsor road. Still observing covid restrictions at time of visit. An excellent pint with basic food due to the current situation. At certain times when things improve live music will be available. Well worth a visit, friendly and sociable staff

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A proper pub serving good beer in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere - primarily a local's bar but we've been made more than welcome on our trips over for a couple of years now. Can honestly say I can't remember ever leaving without having had a good laugh and chat. It's what pubs are all about (or should be).

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely 💯 % Thank you'll very much appreciated 🙏

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brassica Restaurant - 451m away
  • Beaminster Pharmacy - 372m away
  • Bombay Spice, Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine - 363m away
  • St Mary's Church - 380m away
  • Co-op Food - Beaminster - The Square - 455m away
Trading Post & Café

3 Hogshill St, Beaminster DT8 3AE, UK

4.6 (80 reviews)

P: 01308 861137

Came for a leisurely coffee but ended up treating myself to the Rarebit! It was DELICIOUS! 😋 The only negative thing was there wasn't more of the tasty side salad (so so good ) 😁 I am super happy to have found such a gem in a local area 🙌 Ps the service was so friendly - thank you

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely cafe! We came in for a coffee and Dorset Apple Cake and ended up staying for lunch. Great atmosphere, wonderful service and the food is amazing!! We had the avocado rarebit which was brilliant - really tasty and served with a lovely salad and slaw. Definitely recommend; we'll definitely be coming back.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

What a gem! Absolutely delicious food, lots of choice for a vegetarian, warm and friendly service and a comfy, chilled atmosphere.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful vegetarian cafe, great food, lovely cosy place to spend time. Friendly service, excellent menu of tasty dishes & cakes.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brassica Restaurant - 26m away
  • Beaminster Pharmacy - 67m away
  • Co-op Food - Beaminster - The Square - 58m away
  • The Ollerod - 213m away
  • Dexters - 27m away
The Coach House café

The Coach House café, Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR, UK

4.5 (17 reviews)

P: 01308 863348

Lovely little cafe, the staff were super friendly and the food came out quickly and was delicious. Lots of space to sit outside and in and plenty of space for kids to run around.

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Had a Beef Sunday Roast while on holiday in the area. The staff were very nice and friendly. Service was quick and the food was hot. Enjoyed it 🍲👍

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped this afternoon for coffee and something to eat. Wonderful cafe. Staff are friendly and efficient with lots of humour which I really enjoyed. Would thoroughly recommend 👌

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • 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:
  • Mapperton House, Gardens & Wildlands - 59m away
The Crooked Swan

Swan Hotel, 4 Church St, Crewkerne TA18 7HR, UK

4.6 (351 reviews)

P: 01460 208414

Only a one night stay, but a really lovely little hotel. Good sized, well equipped rooms and great food. The staff were lovely too - very helpful. They even left a snack to take with me because I was leaving before breakfast started

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Stayed in room 5 - the room was so lovely but the bath let it down for us. You could tell the bath needed maintenance (tried to be hidden by the bath mat being cleverly laid within the bath) and it looked like there had been some kind of leak underneath. Making us very wary of using it. This resulted in us just using the shower… this creaked majorly when we walked in to it… bit concerning! Apart from that, bed was so comfy. Window could be open nice and wide. Loads of space. Lovely service upon entering & leaving. We had food in the restaurant in the evening and couldn’t fault the food, it was so lovely. Location doesn’t have car park (known after a bit of digging as not explicit on website).

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I stayed overnight in the art deco room (Room 4) and everything was great. The bathroom was right out of a luxury boutique hotel - fantastic. It would be impossible to improve on the shower. But that was nothing compared with dinner. I ordered the fish and chips. They gave me THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS I'VE EVER HAD. Incredible. That really took me by surprise and is a reason to return on its own. What a chef. Breakfast was good too. The team were very friendly, letting me into the restaurant a few minutes early for a coffee while we waited for the kitchen to open. I went for the continental. I overheard one of the team had quickly nipped to the shops because I had ordered yoghurt and they had run out. That's service. To sum up? The Crooked Swan really cares about their customers. They have really thought about how to make each stay a special one. It would be better if they had a car park but that's no huge issue as there's a public one a short walk away. Even if they wanted a car park, there really isn't room to build one!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Magnificent stay here, twice now. Small inconsistencies with food, but understandable. Hannah, Lee, Trina, Jess, Meg, and Oliver, amazing team, brilliant service, always happy to help. Props to them, words cannot describe how brilliant it was here.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Hands down one of the best boutique hotels around. Stayed in room 6 three times now. And there’s literally no where else around like it. Amazing bed, bath, shower even the lighting is perfect. And the food, well Michelin star worthy in my opinion. The Staff are very friendly and there is always a warm welcoming atmosphere. There are many options for parking just minuets walking distance. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something new, you will not be disappointed.

Features:
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lidl - 94m away
  • The George Hotel - 53m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 191m away
  • Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Gym and Studio - 238m away
  • Crewkerne Post Office - 74m away
Brassica Restaurant

4 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AS, UK

4.3 (140 reviews)

P: 01308 538100

A solid 5/5 for us. Could not fault a thing. Tried both Spanish wines and the French rose at a £5 for small glass…you don’t need to spend more. Absolutely fab. Sign of a good restaurant is spot on house wine. Lovely service from all and my steak was melt in my mouth. We will be back. Thank you all !

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just lovely! A birthday lunch with no fuss and really good food and delightful service. I will be back for more as soon as I can, and advise others to try this brilliant little gem! Thank you for making our day so special!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had a faultless meal at Brassica - there were 8 of us, a mixture of meat, pesces and veggies. The food was outstanding - something for everyone and arrived quickly. Vibe is very informal and friendly, we loved all the people who served us. We ate most of the things on the menu and every dish was exceptional. Can't wait to come again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Beaminster - The Square - 40m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 42m away
  • Salon on the Square Aveda Clarins Beaminster - 60m away
  • The Ollerod - 184m away
  • The Red Lion - 71m away
The Red Lion

14 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AX, UK

4.3 (199 reviews)

P: 01308 862364

A surprise visit for lunch after a walk. Sunday roast was great and reasonably priced. Nice décore and good atmosphere, with friendly staff. Shame we live over an hour away or this would be a regular drop in. All 7 of us cleared our plates!!!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Stopped in for some food and found the pub very pleasant. Quite stylish inside with nice decor and lots of seating. Food was good although medium rare steak was over cooked. Well priced for food and drink and we'd visit again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The Red Lion pub is a fantastic find. The owner is so friendly and welcoming, the food looks and tastes really good and they stock Powderkeg gluten free beer alongside beers from the brewery . This visit we had cheesy chips - best cheesy chips ever.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in to refuel whilst walking, large group, seated and served quickly, amazing food, only downside was the food was so good we all ate more than we should!!! lol. Friendly staff and will definitely be back, highly recommend.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brassica Restaurant - 75m away
  • Salon on the Square Aveda Clarins Beaminster - 20m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 31m away
  • The Ollerod - 114m away
  • Tangerine - 33m away
Cilla & Camilla

22 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AS, UK

4.4 (107 reviews)

P: 01308 863189

I dropped in mid this afternoon for a quick coffee after a lot of driving. Beaminster is a beautiful village, well kept, surrounded by green fields and a magnificent church tower, with a wonderful town square. I found this gem of a local gift shop and cafe during my adventure. The cafe is hidden away at the back of the shop. It opens up to a nice court yard with head height views of the surrounding hills. I was under a large umbrella (plenty of shade for a hot day, or rainy one). Very friendly staff and good service. I had an iced coffee and a very nice lemon cake (the last slice!). Lastly a few locals were there, nice community.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just good service with a charm and style. Great Dorset ham sandwiches and delicious coffee. Really interesting shop attached. Made most welcome.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped into Cilla nd Camilla close to the closing time, however we need not have worried the staff were responsive and helpful so we were served before they closed. Its a bright little spot at the back of the shop with an external encloded area if the weather is good (wasnt for us so had to sit inside). They had very lovely looking cakes which we managed to resist but did go for one of the sandwiches which was tasty and very filling.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

The food was freshly prepared, and as always delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful. I met three friends for lunch and afterwards we had a leisurely browse around the shop which has an amazing selection of things to buy, from clothes, candles, cushions, scented soaps, gifts and cards, to glass ware.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brassica Restaurant - 41m away
  • Co-op Food - Beaminster - The Square - 18m away
  • The Greyhound Inn - 37m away
  • The Red Lion - 50m away
  • Salon on the Square Aveda Clarins Beaminster - 50m away

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