Best Places and Services in Charminster, Dorset (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Employed BB Electrical to carry out a scheduled Electrical Inspection Condition Report for our warehouse unit @ Bournemouth Steel. The inspection and all remedial works were completed in good time, they were tidy, courteous and did an excellent job. New 3 phase consumer unit installed with galvanised containment and re-wiring where necessary. Would definitely recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

Great service from BB Electrical. We were looking to get solar panels for our home. Ben came out and took the time to explain the system to us and gave a very thorough quote. The work was completed to a very high standard and the team were professional throughout. We are delighted with our new solar panels and are already enjoying the benefits.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben is a great electrician and fantastic business owner.. he quoted a price and installed a new hybrid solar system.. had it all up and running same day..I had issues with my app( my phone lol ) he didn't leave till i had all working.. He was recommended to me by a friend who had had same system and have already passed on his number to several of my friends.. cheers Ben.. good man Andy hall Inverter lux hybrid 3.6 and 3x 3.2 hanchu batteries. And I'm saving loads now.. using all generated.. and still exporting.. wish done years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Solar panels and batteries.......... What a great company. From initial contact and planning, utterly professional. Ben quite obviously sought to provide what was required rather than pushing for a bigger order, rare these days! Cracked on with the work. Super fast, very tidy and very conscientious. Price wise BB Electrical supplied a bigger system then others for similar money. Without a doubt I would have no hesitation about recommending this company. Deal with them, you won't be disappointed.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have never been made to feel more welcome at an establishment and they all went above and beyond to make this a special surprise dinner for a birthday in our party of four. Simply beautiful is how I would describe the food here. They are clearly proud of their food, and they really should be! I’m eager to come back again to try more of their brilliant and refreshing menu.

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food and hospitable staff. Highly recommend the Iskender, very filling & great flavours.

Rating: 5 / 5

An absolute wonderful experience. Excellent service throughout the meal.. Food was first class, tasty, plentiful. Homemade Baklava so delicious. Restaurant is not overcrowded and has a lovely feeling about the place. You could well be in Turkey itself for a few hours. Wonderful New year's eve. Thank you

Rating: 5 / 5

Great meal, we had the mezze for 2, then shared the lamb chops. Great food, good portion sizes & super friendly service! We will be going back 👌

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an issue with my downstairs electrical sockets, called Jonathan who talked me through how to fix. Superb service, really helpful and will be using his services again for further work. Thanks for your help :-)

Rating: 5 / 5

This service has been run by Jonathan for 37 years now! He is courteous, helpful, and proficient. And If you call him he will endeavour to talk through with you any issues you may have, which could well save you money!! I wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending Southern Electrics!!

Rating: 5 / 5

I had an issue with my electric sockets in my house which happened over night and I was having an issue to find the cause/source for the problem. After long day at work it was challenge to get some one to come around to fix. I "googled" found this SES LTD. When called spoken to Jonathan who patiently listened to my story and explanation of events and what I tried so far. He kindly gave me some further guidance and advice what else to try and after 2 more calls over the next 20 min we found the cause. Jonathan does not know me and I didn't know him, however he treated me like he is just a friend who would happily to help out when needed. He didn't even ask for money. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had an electrical outage. My Internet, fridge, and all appliances were out. I called for the emergency call out service and the electrician offered to help me. I sent him a photo of my mains and he was able to walk me through the issue over the phone. Great service, would definitely recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Luke was really helpful in my moment of need. My thermostat had broken and the house was freezing cold. I gave him a call and he came almost immediately to check out the situation after his daytime jobs were done. Once I had a new device, he came to fit it within a few days which was a huge relief!! Luke is friendly and reasonably priced, and I'll certainly be a returning customer.

Rating: 5 / 5

Luke is a very clever, friendly, reliable, responsive and highly skilled electrician. Luke did a very neat job of fixing chandelier lights in 3 rooms. I will definitely use empire electrical services for any future electric or other general fixtures work in my flat. Highly recommended !

Rating: 5 / 5

Empire came out at short notice to fix an electrical problem with the boiler. Very knowledgeable and efficient. Thoroughly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Luke provided us with a new fuse board and an EICR. The work was carried out quickly, neatly and efficiently and at a good price. Highly recommended, many thanks

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service from Jason and his team. A top class clean for our solar panels (12) and the added benefit of an in depth test report on the entire system. I'd have no hesitation in recommending DES.

Rating: 5 / 5

We brought a house with 12 solar panels just over a month ago. We knew the panels were not serviced or cleaned since installed 10 years ago (2013) We reached out to DES Ltd who completed a full service and cleaning service. Not only was the job done to a high standard but the knowledge shared and showing us how the system worked has be valuable. Highly recommend and thank you. Regards Riad

Rating: 5 / 5

Both the men were very polite and efficient. Even though the weather was absolutely dreadful the man doing the cleaning still got up and cleaned the panels. Would recommend this company.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really pleased with the work carried out to install 2 x extractors and a PIV unit. The work was much more involved than first thought, and the poor guy was working in our loft on the hottest day of the year! But he returned a second day to finish up and the original price was honoured. A pleasure having you in our home and feeling the benefits of the extractors and PIV as soon as they were turned on!

Rating: 5 / 5

This practice models the utmost professionalism with a warm, empathetic and considered attitude to patients. Going to the dentist is not something anyone particularly looks forward to but this excellent team make it all very palatable and with positive results.

Rating: 5 / 5

Josh kindly fitted an implant nearly two years ago which I am very pleased with, I recently had an issue with the gum surrounding the implant. Josh and Tawf were able to quickly address the issue for which I am very grateful, the review was very thorough and I learned some useful tips on how to use interdental brushes.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had 3 implants successfully inserted by Fernando a couple of years ago, without any pain. Recently I needed a deep cleansing treatment for gum disease over one tooth and again, I did not experience pain. Although I have private general dentistry, this is the only dental surgeon who has given injections without pain due to the use of a superior numbing agent beforehand. All the staff are very pleasant also. I can highly recommend this Centre.

Rating: 5 / 5

I am a very nervous patient following treatment received as a child in the 1960s. However, the treatment I received from Fernando for my dental implants was second to none. He is an excellent practitioner and has the ability to create an air of calm which would put any nervous patient at ease. My implants fit perfectly and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and the staff at South Coast Dental. How I wish it had been the same for me as a child. Thank you to everyone at the practice.

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul and Joe installed outside electrics and lighting to my garden. They were very professional and did a great job. I would definitely use MEC services again and recommend them to others.

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul has done some incredible electrical work for us, going above and beyond the ordinary day to day work. We have been consistently impressed with his expertise and commitment to getting the job done just perfectly. Thank you Paul.

Rating: 5 / 5

I am writing to express my gratitude and satisfaction with the services provided by MEC Electrical. I have had the pleasure of working with Paul and the team for many years, and I can confidently say that their dedication to quality and professionalism is second to none. From minor electrical repairs to complete installations, MEC Electrical has consistently provided prompt, efficient, and reliable services. Their team of skilled electricians and technicians have the necessary expertise and experience to handle any electrical project, no matter how complex. They are always willing to take the time to explain any technical details or answer any questions, ensuring that their clients are fully informed and satisfied with the services provided. I highly recommend MEC Electrical to anyone in need of electrical services. Their team is knowledgeable, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Thank you, Paul, and the team at MEC Electrical, for all the great work you have done for me over the years. I look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

MEC carried extensive renovation on our business premiss over a 12 month period. We really could not fault them in any way. At all times they were reliable, precise, immaculately tidy and professional. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Thanks guy's you are the best!

Rating: 5 / 5

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. :)

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.

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.

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Today my friend and I found this little gem of a Bistro by accident, and oh my the food was perfection! The food is all local produce and it was just beautiful tasting. We had come from Bournemouth and we will defo be coming back! Totally recommend this place!

Rating: 5 / 5

This can be recommended for its food, service and ambience. We went with two friends and we all enjoyed our starters, main courses and dessert. The wine was reasonably priced and pleasant. The serving staff were helpful and pleasant. The decor was good and there was a relaxed atmosphere. This is a real Poundbury asset- I hope, for many years to come!

Rating: 5 / 5

An absolutely brilliant restaurant offering a lovely range of delicious meals, with focus on local Dorset ingredients. The three course set menu is definitely worth the money, and I found each course to be very delicious! Even though this is described as a “bistro”, the dishes do come off as quite complex and the restaurant certainly offers fine dining. The drinks on offer were also very lovely, and the servers were helpful and friendly. Overall, our meal was an entirely positive experience and this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

This is now my favourite restaurant and will be telling everyone I know to visit. Had a lovely Friday lunch here, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The staff are friendly and the food and drinks are wonderful. We had 3 courses and they were all well balanced and tasty with my favourite being the chocolate ale cake with caramel miso sauce and muscavodo ice cream. I would keep going back just for that dessert! My husband loved the cocktails including the Japanese sour cocktail which was just one example of the great and interesting selection of cocktails available. Definitely visit again as soon as we can.