Best Places and Services in Charminster, Dorset (2025)

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Turtle Bean

287-289 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9QW, UK

4.8 (130 reviews)
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P: 01202 549353

Clean, Bright and happy cafe with a fresh varied menu for daytime eating. The breakfasts are large and really well priced for the area. The staff are courteous and respectfull with all customers, swapping breakfast items not problem. Speciality tea's and coffees and smoothies available.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Sometimes you just want something simple I just whet for eggs and toast was so nice and was very quick as well and the customer service was great here today and the coffee was amazing would highly recommend to come here

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely special’s breakfast!! They do sometimes specials menus and this was one of those!! Just fantastic. ( tosted white sourdough, smash avocado or guacamole, crispy bacon and fried egg ) just Amazing.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a massive and tasty breakfast ciabatta with an avocado and halloumi salad, and it went perfectly with the coffee. We didn't manage to eat it all, so we took half of the ciabatta and half of the salad with us. 🥪🥑🥗☕️

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had breakfast at Turtle bean and it was amazing! The coffee was spot on and the chicken and bacon panini was super fresh and tasty. The staff were really friendl. Great vibe overall. Definitely coming back.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Roxy's Bistro Bar - 67m away
  • Wonderful Kitchen Lounge & Garden - 84m away
  • LvL Up Gaming - 45m away
  • Esso - 135m away
  • Co-op Food - Charminster - Charminster Road - 60m away
FB Electrical

41a Redhill Dr, Bournemouth BH10 6AG, UK

5.0 (79 reviews)

P: 07757 063020

Prompt and reliable service for fitting of new ceiling light - would use this firm again. Arrived on time and work was done within a few days of accepting their quote.

Anonymous - 12 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We needed to install smoke alarms in our daughter’s rental property-a relatively small job but important. We found Finn on Checkatrade and we’re very impressed with the reviews. Finn responded straightaway to our initial enquiry and gave us a quote. We arranged a date and time with the tenant and we met Finn at the property as arranged. The installation was very professional-quick and very tidy, and the alarms were fully tested. Can’t thank Finn enough and would highly recommend him

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend F.B Electrical! Definitely be using them again. Thank you Finn. Update: We had our kitchen ripped out last Monday and I needed an electrian Tuesday before plastering on Wednesday. I phoned Finn as he has done previous work for us to see if he can come over, he was able to move his other jobs around to help and was here for half a day sorting the problems that needed doing, my kitchen has been fitted and he moved my one and only isolation switch I had for my oven and hob in one of my cupboards instead of it on show like it was. (See picture) He gave me an isolation switch for my oven, hob and fridge in one of my very small cupboards, and I now have two sockets where the old isolation switch was, We had an very old extension lead for the extractor fan lying on top of the kitchen wall cupboards which wasn't ideal, he put a nice socket in my extractor fan cupboard too. He also fitted a bathroom light, hall light and bedroom light aswell as updating my wall sockets in the kitchen, bedroom and lounge. I'm sure Finn did alot more that I haven't mentioned. Also instead of putting wires for my hob out side on show, he managed to feed them under the floorboards where there wasn't any tiles into the fuse box. Highly recommend, Great work and very tidy. Thanks again Finn, we really appreciate your hard work especially in 29° heat! ☀️

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Now this, is a proper professional. Finn came in early with his coworkers and got the job done in no time. No hassles, no arguments, no nonsense. After suffering a horrible experience with another local tradesperson, this was a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Finn was very professional and he knows what he was doing. I will recommend him with 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  • Crown - 428m away
National Dental Dorchester

South Grove Cottage, Dorchester DT1 1TU, UK

4.8 (44 reviews)

P: 01305 265408

All dental work to be undertaken was carefully explained verbally and with use of x-rays and dental modelling. The importance of dental hygiene daily to help to keep teeth and gums healthy was explained fully. The treatment carried out over a few appointments was painless and I am very pleased with the outcomes. All staff are friendly and take their time to ensure that patients questions are answered and understood. I would fully recommend this Dental and Implant Centre.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a tooth extraction performed by Dr. Varun Barath last week and I must say, he is truly an outstanding dentist. From the moment I walked into his practice, I was impressed by his professionalism and friendly demeanor. Dr. Barath took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure to me, outlining both the negatives and positives so that I could make an informed decision about my aching tooth. He never rushed me or pressured me in any way, which I greatly appreciated. The extraction itself was done with precision and care, and I felt at ease throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Dr. Varun Barath to anyone in need of dental care. He is truly a top-notch professional.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a consultation with Dr Barath today, the session started with a professional greeting from the staff and Dr Barath himself, he then provided a comprehensive examination and X-rays, followed by a full report on what he had found. The level of expertise from Dr Barath was fantastic and I had total confidence in his advice, I really appreciated that he took the time to explain to me how to take better care of my teeth and why it’s so important to have a care routine at home in place as well as clinical intervention. Many thanks for your help today, will look forward to returning in the new year!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My 2 recent visits to the Blandford practice have been caring and informative. I have 2 new crowns which I am delighted with. Varun, thank you for your expertise and explaining every thing so well throughout my treatment.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Dr Varun, Holly, this practise, is just astounding! I had a dental emergency, I had lost a rather large filling which was incredibly close to my nerve, which was causing me a LOT of pain. After ringing my dentist and them telling me I could only be seen in 5 weeks, I quickly (whilst slightly panicking) googled emergency dentists in my area. National Dental, in Dorchester, popped up with some great reviews, so I decided to ring them. After explaining my situation, Holly made me an appointment for 2 hours time (relief)! I was ever so slightly nervous due to the sheer pain of my tooth, and having some bad experiences in the past with it. Dr Varun, and Holly, were both incredibly reassuring, and Dr Varun explained in detail every step of the procedure, showed me what was going to happen on a model of some teeth, he couldn't have been any clearer, even explaining every detail of what was happening during the procedure. Now, when I tell you that they operate on a pain free basis, I mean it! I didn't feel a single thing, despite the sensitivity and close proximity to the nerve of my tooth. The procedure was done quickly, but not rushed! Which is something a lot of dentist do, RUSH! I left completely pain free, with my dental problem treated, all within the space of 4 hours! I can not thank, or recommend, this team and practise enough!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Iceland Supermarket Dorchester - 14m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 27m away
  • Brewery Square - 266m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 204m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 296m away
r2 electrical ltd

4 White Hill, Whitehill, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8SB, UK

4.8 (17 reviews)

P: 07782 148696

Richard has done several minor electrical jobs for us and has always been friendly and extremely professional. He is conscientious and always responds promptly even with small repairs. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Richard came a long at short notice and did an amazing job. He was thoughtful moving his work around the kids coming in from school and cleaned up after himself. Awesome effort would definitely use him again

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Richard done a fantastic job of fitting all my electrics in the garden office. Including sockets (indoor and out) as well as my spotlights. Richard has previously fitted a ceiling light again I couldn't be happier with. Lovely guy and reasonably priced!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent job, I am very happy with the work carried out by Richard. Very reasonable price quoted to carry out all the work required. Highly recommend his workmanship and I will definitely use again!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent work, very happy with price, will use again. As a single woman its import to feel safe, can highly recommend.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • St Mary's Middle School - 209m away
  • SPAR Puddletown - 420m away
  • Puddletown Surgery - 367m away
  • Puddletown Village Hall - 329m away
Vibes

13 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.9 (211 reviews)

P: 07719 285718

Just dined at this very cute cafe with finger-licking good food!!! My family and I ordered Falafel Wrap, Mushroom Shawarma, Buddha Bowl, and Sourdough bread. In addition to this we also ordered their Sunshine Smoothy and Iced Latte. Everything we ordered here was flavourful and delicious. Their falafel was really good as well, which in my personal experience is a hard one to get right. It was crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The owner and the server were really sweet and welcoming as well. In all my family and I had a very good experience with great food. :)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came here with my sisters hen do, enjoyed it so much I had to show it to my partner. I love the atmosphere here, the servers are so kind and friendly you feel right at home. The drinks are delicious! I'm lucky I got to try quite a few with the group. The food is absolutely delicious 🤤 and I am quite a picky eater but I loved it all. Over all I would recommend to anyone and will be coming back in future.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the fully vegan breakfast and was thoroughly impressed—it definitely didn’t disappoint! I followed it with the breakfast wrap, which was equally amazing. However, the lemon cake was the real highlight. Would have happily eaten more if we could. It was absolutely delicious!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in here for breakfast while our car charge. Excellent breakfast menu with amazing vegan options, very tasty juices and great coffee. Left feeling full and well watered and bought some sweet treats for later. Very much worth checking out.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We don’t really know Dorchester but found ourselves at Brewery Square, just away from the town centre. It was a place full of unexciting corporate eateries with one exception - Vibes. We went in because it was dog friendly but stayed for the eye poppingly delicious vegan food. We ate a fantastic mushroom shawarma plate, a felafel wrap and some onion rings too. All were absolutely delicious. Really good. Add in some chilled music & calming decor & this was truly a place of positive, er, Vibes. Visit & be delighted.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 136m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 92m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 131m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 56m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 93m away
Fables and food

7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WU, UK

4.9 (83 reviews)
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P: 01305 562320

An absolutely brilliant cafe with delicious fresh food, friendly staff and very reasonable prices! The South African cuisine was one I had not tried before, but it was presented brilliantly to me with the wide array of inventive yet authentic dishes on offer. The coffee was also brilliant and the cakes were delicious.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fables and food has a lovely atmosphere, it is happy and Homely, has incredible food and amazing service. I had the French toast and it came out so well presented and tasted just as good as it looked! This cafe is like no other I’ve been to before as it has such a South African vibe, from the food to the decor! They even sell fresh eggs, cakes and fresh bread. Could not recommend enough!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing service, beautiful food and a really great selection of gluten free cakes and food options. We felt well looked after and well fed! Also, the coffee is on point!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Incredible food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Stopped for lunch with my sister when we were in the area. So glad we did! I had the chicken nourish bowl and it looked as good as it tasted. We look forward to returning to try the gorgeous desserts.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely food and host/wait team! We went for the special barbecue lunch and it was lovely as well as great value. My only comment would be that I'd have loved it if the food had been brought in piping hot but it was delicious nonetheless. Definitely revisiting to try other things on their menu.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • 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:
  • House of Dorchester - 76m away
  • Minuteman Press Dorchester - 53m away
  • The Great Field Poundbury - 313m away
  • Finca - 189m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Poundbury - 183m away
AVO Electrical Contractors LTD

135 Howeth Rd, Bournemouth BH10 5NU, UK

4.9 (14 reviews)

P: 01202 468789

We used Leigh Electric recently to install a number of ceiling light fittings for our office. Great service - would highly recommend them.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Leigh and Bruce are a great team. After some initial testing we agreed a full rewire was required and they were very accommodating to our requests and requirements. They are responsive, work well and tidy up after themselves! We have no hesitation in recommending them for any of your electrical work.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really nice person to deal with. Dealt with Leigh himself. Everything well explained , decent materials used and no nonsense approach to the works. Done extra things/improvements and was really competitive. Very refreshing in comparison to other electricians we’ve used previously. Thanks guys

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Leigh and his great team came in and got the job sorted, as we agreed. I like Leigh approach, no fuss. They moved my broadband (finally I get a real signal around the house) wired-in out building to fuse board, got sockets, lighting and networking finally sorted out for me and did a full check across the board. I can finally move things on! Thank you guys.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Bruce arrived promptly to fit my new bathroom light, he quickly realised there was a problem with the pull switch itself and luckily found one in his van. He fitted both the light and switch efficiently and safely, tidying up afterwards. He is a very polite, helpful and friendly person and I would recommend him as an electrician :)

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset Airport Taxi - 449m away
  • Bournemouth Boarding Cattery Ltd - 410m away
  • Indulge hair salon - 499m away
  • Redhill Drive Post Office - 492m away
  • T-TECH COMPUTERS - 499m away
Etna Italian Restaurant

181 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9QQ, UK

4.8 (354 reviews)
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P: 01202 914844

This place has a really nice, romantic, and calming vibe. The food is delicious and the portions are huge. The waiters are really friendly too. I'd definitely recommend it. It's one of my favorite restaurants.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

I went for dinner with family and friends,for starter I had the battered prawns which was nice a d cripsy,.my main meal was seabass ,mussels,prawn with a creamy sauce served with roast potatoes and salad. I must say the portions here are large,advisable you visit hungry!I had the tiramisu which was okay, didn't take the alcohol in it, though. My kids had peperoni pizzas, which was delicious. Hubby had linguine with prawns and salmon,it was nice . The restaurant is cosy and small and we went on a weekday so it wasn't too full. Overall, the experience was nice,there was just one person taking orders and serving but it was okay as the restaurant wasnt full.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stopped here for dinner after a nice day at Durdle Door and we had a very pleasant experience. The food was excellent and we were treated kindly. It is also good value for money. If I lived nearby this would definitely be one of my regular places.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an amazing experience! The food was delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A delightful find near home. We've been meaning to try this place for a while, and we're glad we did today. The rustic breads and olives were delicious, and we enjoyed the seafood risotto and pizza with a substantial side salad. All very good value. Our waiter Flavius was so friendly and welcoming with time to chat but also got on with the job. Very nice experience, we will be back.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Esso - 43m away
  • Chicken Cottage - 35m away
  • Richmond Arms - 117m away
  • Makkah Food Stores - 119m away
  • Annunciation RC Church, Bournemouth - 124m away
Two Gang Electrical

36 Frost Rd, Bournemouth BH11 8HP, UK

5.0 (81 reviews)

P: 07714 039124

Steve and Matt came recommended to me from a work mate who had them do some work for him. I contacted them and said I just bought a house and a new re-wire was a must. A full install and new fuse board were put in, all new sockets and switches etc, all done to a great spec, minimal disruption to the rest of the house, exactly how I wanted everything. Plus they were easy to deal with and speak to throughout the whole job. I recommend them to anyone and everyone now, very happy indeed :)

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used Steve a couple of times for electrical work. Most recently for an EV charger install. Very happy with the install. Very clean installation and Steve is very knowledgable. Thanks again.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

They are absolutely brilliant!! So efficient, clean, super friendly. They did superb job to rewire the rooms, fit the lights and sockets, also giving us suggestions. Very flexible with the time in a fare rate, so helpful. Definitely reuse their service again!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently purchased a house which needed an inspection, and a few fixes. Steve and Matt have been fantastic throughout the whole process. Their prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality of the work done, and always friendly and helpful. Very responsive, got back to us way before any other companies did, and when we had our inspection done, Steve went through it with us over the phone and explained what it all meant which was really appreciated. Would highly recommend!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delighted with work done by Steve and Matt, changing out our old fuse box and carrying out other electrical installation work. Felt like we were in very safe hands, professional, friendly and great at explaining technical issues. Will definitely use again, thanks guys.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lidl - 352m away
  • Oak Academy - 217m away
  • Starbucks - 461m away
  • Screwfix Bournemouth - West Howe - 388m away
  • Springwood Campus, Linwood School - 469m away
Dauncey Electrical Contractors Ltd

64 West Way, Bournemouth BH9 3EA, UK

5.0 (24 reviews)

P: 01202 247842

Did a great job replacing my consumer unit and a few other remedial jobs in my flat, minimal disruption and both electricians (Jason and Brad) were really professional. Would happily recommend and use again myself.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The team at Dauncey Electrical Contractors Ltd were kind, swift and professional, they performed an EICR for my flat to let and were highly detailed and informative. Booking them in was a breeze and I can't thank them enough for helping me out and making things less stressful. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had Chris and team do a load of work for me before moving back into my property. From quote to completion, they were friendly, efficient, clean and tidy, knowledgeable and keen to help. They went over and above my expectations and I would recommend them to anyone.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had Dauncey Electrical’s round to carry out various jobs including fault finding with external lights, installation of a smart thermostat and changing a couple of ceiling lights and have to say they were great. They went above and beyond to find the source of a fault during the thermostat installation which was then completely resolved. All work was completed efficiently and without any fuss. They were also very friendly, knowledgeable and tidy. I would definitely recommend Chris and his team.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris provides a great service. He is very professional, personable and works to a high standard. I highly recommend.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • St Francis of Assisi Church, Bournemouth - 414m away
  • St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth - 227m away
  • Wrights Pharmacy - 299m away
  • Premier Star Stores - 289m away
  • West Way Fisheries - 292m away

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