Best Places and Services in Charminster, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Charminster, Dorset

Nippon Inn (ニッポンイン)

124 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8UT, UK

4.7 (639 reviews)
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P: 01202 258859

First visit and really enjoyed the food. Wish I had ordered a curry but my noodles were still fine. Dumplings were superb. Will be back to sample some more of the menu. Very reasonable prices and good drinks selection. Excellent service too.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely the best sushi we have ever had! Beautifully presented. We were impressed. We travelled about 25 miles to try out this little gem & it turned out to be above our expectations. Attentive and friendly service from the owners too. We are definitely looking forward to returning.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My partner and I had an incredible dining experience at this Asian restaurant. The food was truly outstanding, complemented by a lush atmosphere that exuded authentic vibes. Our server, Tatsu, provided exceptional service with a kind smile, making our night truly memorable. We are now loyal customers, eager to return for more delightful experiences.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good balanced food. Really delicious and probably one of the best Nigiri Unagi we've ever tasted. Reasonable prices for good quality clean food. And the service was spot on.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A true gem. A genuine Japanese restaurant with great food at reasonable prices. Delicate and tasty sushi. A yummy miso soup. Cracking yakitori. Slurpy Sapporo. Arigato goziemashita.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Makkah Food Stores - 78m away
  • Subway - 74m away
  • Richmond Arms - 73m away
  • Antepli - 40m away
  • Smile Grill - 30m away
Wonderful Kitchen Lounge & Garden

261 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9QJ, UK

4.7 (1,020 reviews)
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P: 01202 515109

It's a wow, yes it was lunch so it was quiet so able to chat ( as I like it) it's a pleasant environment. Great service and a very good choice of food.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful Kitchen - Charminster Bournemouth 5th April 2024 What a great evening......family evening. Meal & Karaoke! Food terrific, Service excellent......Karaoke evening to come !! Table for 8 at 6pm.....Karaoke 8pm Thanks for a great evening

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ordered a take away ,arrived on time hot and well presented in good quality foil dishes. The portions were generous tasty and well cooked . No large slices of peppers to pad out the dish as you often get in a takeaway . Would definitely use this establishment again and would recommend it to anyone

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ellen was absolutely fantastic, could not have asked for a better host, she is an asset to Wonderful Kitchen. Best host in Bournemouth by far! Would 100% recommend for any night out!

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Charminster - Charminster Road - 27m away
  • LvL Up Gaming - 41m away
  • Karaoke Rooms - 13m away
  • Primera Sports | Bike Shop in Bournemouth - 32m away
  • Roxy's Bistro Bar - 145m away
Al Molo-Dorchester

6 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UJ, UK

4.7 (128 reviews)

P: 01305 602330

Visited by chance on a wet Wednesday and so glad we chose Al Molo. Restaurant was busy but staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive and despite being rush off their feet always available when needed. Food was fabulous and when we visit Dorchester again will definitely be back.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful food had 3 courses and all were beautiful, service was well paced and not fast so you get to enjoy the dishes . Steak was more than an 8oz fillet and my wife’s seafood linguine was in her words divine. Waiters were lovely and honoured to meet one of the chefs . Thank you

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Incredible food. Went for my birthday and the food was absolutely amazing!! Best steak we’ve had and the portions were generous! Staff were extremely polite and friendly, we cant wait to go back !!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place is remarkable. I honestly feel like I have to leave a review because I had a private room booking for party of 7 (engagement celebration). The team took care of us extremely well and I want to give special honour to our hostess Verity, so sweet, so patient, clear in her communication- 5 stars for her. The food was gorgeous and pretty affordable in my opinion . Some portions were small but I understand that it is more on fine dining side. The only critique I would give is about some cleaning aspects in which the rooms had like old cobwebs, spider webs on the windows, just could use a deep clean.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Have a lovely lunch here with my godmother. We had pork belly and it was very tender but abit too salty. It’s ok when eat with the mashed potato, it’s balanced out. Very friendly and attentive service 👍🏻

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 21m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 178m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 163m away
  • Costa Coffee - 64m away
  • The King's Arms - 119m away
Bupa Dental Care Poundbury

Windslade House, Bridport Rd, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WH, UK

4.7 (61 reviews)

P: 01305 268068

Would highly recommend. Had excellent treatment here from start to finish. Thankyou to everyone involved and particularly Theo who did a stirling job. Very careful, put me at ease and clearly an expert in his field. Very happy!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Staff are professional and helpful. The ease of scheduling appointments is great and I never wait longer than 10min after my appointment time. Great service and a lovely practice!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been a patient at Poundbury for over 20 years and remain as a patient due to the consistent care and professionalism of the staff which is important to me as a person with a fear of going to the dentist. I have no hesitation in recommending Bupa Dental Care Poundbury

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Great Field Poundbury - 170m away
  • Poundbury Gardens - 412m away
  • Loop Technology - 158m away
  • House of Dorchester - 185m away
  • Damers First School - 261m away
Charminster House Dental Practice

65 Wellington Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8JL, UK

4.7 (69 reviews)

P: 01202 292030

From the receptionists, dental nurses, hygienist and periodontal specialist they have been fantastic throughout my journey. They all put me at ease and made me feel valued. Saffina the periodontal specialist is extremely professional and caring, with no judgement, showing compassion towards me. I was filled with hope after stressing about my teeth. The hygienist in between was also very caring and highly professional and sensitive towards the fact I was terrified about having needles and would put me at ease throughout, continually checking I'm okay and the dental nurses holding my hand to relax me. I cannot praise this place enough. On top of all of that I've never had to wait, literally would check in and was seen straight away. They all work so well as a team to run the practice at a high standard. Thank you to all. Jo

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Was very apprehensive about root canal but Samir talk me through the process making me aware of risk and possible outcomes. Standard of work and care very professional as i had 2 procedures carried out over 3 hrs feeling safe and confident during all stages. Highly recommend this practice

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was referred to Charminster House by my dentist. I cannot recommend Saffina and her team highly enough. There has been a complete improvement with my gums since I have been under their care. I had a deep clean treatment carried out by Saffina and have had regular 3 monthly check ups with hygienist, Josie. Everyone I have seen at CH has been extremely caring, friendly and professional. Thank you all for putting me at my ease and for all your help and care.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have had amazing treatment from Saffina and her assistant. They were both the best. Mu gums were in a terrible state, with “advanced gum disease”, but today, they told me my gums were great! They certainly feel hugely better. saffina doesn’t need to see me for a year. Massive THANK YOU to you both.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A great experience had! I have been under care here since early 2021 having been referred by my Dentist for an issue with my gums. She also identified an issue I had been having with a tooth that she recommended and required extraction and her explanation settled me. My treatment also required me to see Felicity the Hygienist who also took particular care explaining and showing the correct way to clean my teeth. This is an exceptional practice that has the greatest of care for their patients.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Bournemouth Montessori Centre - 203m away
  • Tesco Express - 323m away
  • 29 Spices - 410m away
  • The Pavilion Arms - 193m away
  • Ali Baba - 377m away
The King's Arms

30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK

4.6 (448 reviews)

P: 01305 238238

Best place to have a few Christmas pints with friends. Very cosy seating areas with sofas next to the fire place. Reasonably priced beer (£4.80 ish) for a pint of Butcombe, very good quality / price!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

(We didn't stay - merely went for a celebration meal.) The food was really excellent, the service friendly and efficient, and the hotel's restoration after its long period of disuse could not be more sensitive. The bar and restaurant areas are simply beautiful!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We enjoyed our stay at the Kings Arms, we had an issue with a light fitting in our room which was dealt with very efficiently. Breakfast was delicious and there was lots of good quality food to choose from ! We also hired the Casterbridge room for a family wake, delicious food & a great space with history attached to the space. Would thoroughly recommend.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

If you are looking for a change from the usual humdrum Prem Inn Travelodge that seem to be taking over most town centres then this exquisette steeped in history creaky floored no room the same Hotel is for you. Refurbished to an excellent standard whilst retaining the period features. Staff were very friendly and helpful from the 2 receptionists we met to the lady running the restaurant to the bar person to the excellent chef we really couldn't fault it. Our evening meal in the restaurant was delicious and breakfast the next morning cooked to order much nicer than buffet style hot foods from above mentioned hotels. Thank you to all the staff we met who couldn't do enough for us and really topped off an excellent stay.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I dont leave many reviews for things; but have been meaning to write this one for a while. Came for a Sunday roast a few weeks ago and can honestly say it was one of the nicest roasts I've ever had. We chose the Kings Arms after previously visiting a sister hotel in Shaftesbury and very much enjoying our meal there. The service was excellent, with attentive but not overbearing staff, the food is delicious and the portion sizes were great. The prices arent cheap, but i felt that i got an experience that justified the price charged. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 149m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 107m away
  • Costa Coffee - 53m away
  • Corn Exchange - 39m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 245m away
Roxy's Bistro Bar

313 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9QP, UK

4.5 (504 reviews)
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P: 01202 259505

the prices and the menu have been changed. I posted the current one. I ate the beef belly soup which was very tasty and a Tochitura with polenta and for desert I had a traditional papanas, very fluffy and tasty. the music was too loud in the restaurant. nice and kind staff.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We drive 1hour and 15 minutes just to have my favourite Papanași, they never disappoint us, this time I'm sure it was even big than before! Absolutely fantastic, worth the travel.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Well, well… I am definitely thrilled! I must tell you that I LOVE this place! It gives me a really good vibe, first of all thanks to the staff, lady Simona at the bar and lady Sorina in the kitchen( they are so so kind, polite and friendly that makes you feel like home!) and then the food is AMAZING! I feel like my mom is cooking for me! The restaurant looks nice, clean and tidy and everything makes you feel welcomed and very comfy! Thank you and I love you! ♥️

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The best food in town Been trying some romanian food which is the best flavour. Really appreciate the service even i recieve a small desert home made it was amazing everything ! I really suggest this place .

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Esso - 76m away
  • Enigma - 7m away
  • Crescent Motorcycles Bournemouth - 34m away
  • Wonderful Kitchen Lounge & Garden - 144m away
  • LvL Up Gaming - 102m away
The Duchess of Cornwall

12 Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DD, UK

4.2 (1,632 reviews)
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P: 01305 757569

We booked an area upstairs for my son’s 1st birthday celebration with our friends and family. The pub was decorated so nicely for Christmas and it had a lovely atmosphere. The food was amazing. Staff were professional, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We can’t wait to visit again soon

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My partner and I spent the New Year at the Duchess of Cornwall Inn and had an enjoyable stay. The room had plenty of character, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. We also dined at the hotel's pub/restaurant, which was a nice experience. Conveniently located in the heart of Poundbury, the hotel is just a short stroll from Dorchester. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

So lucky to have this fabulous pub as our local! The staff are fantastic and go out of their way to offer great service. With a Welcoming and friendly atmosphere, stunning surroundings and pretty decent food it’s no wonder this pub is busy. The only negative is they don’t take cash which is pretty outrageous.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Poundbury Gardens - 72m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 54m away
  • The Engine Room Restaurant - 64m away
  • The Potting Shed - 101m away
  • Meyers Estate Agents - 58m away
Switched On Electrical Engineers

Unit 6 Wanchard Ln, Charminster, Dorchester DT2 9RP, UK

4.4 (7 reviews)

P: 01305 753679

Very helpful

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Phoned for a quote for two broken bayonet fittings. Was round within an hour and al done for a very good price. Exceptional friendly professional service. Would recommend to anyone. superb

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Outstanding service! Speedy quote and easy to communicate with!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good staff turned up the same day

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Charminster Garage - 53m away
  • Seven Springs Photography Studios - 191m away
  • Mx5 Heaven - 178m away
  • Jurassic Safari - 494m away
  • The Gamekeeper - 390m away
The Gamekeeper

16 North St, Charminster, Dorchester DT2 9QZ, UK

4.3 (246 reviews)

P: 01305 459349

Our little lunch club paid a visit to The Gamekeeper, Charminster, for a midweek meal. Easy to find and easy to access, there is ample parking. A slight slope - navigable by our disabled members - led into a pleasant and light bar dining area. The food was tasty and well-presented, each of us enjoying a different dish with no complaints heard around the table. Worth another visit. 🍌🙂

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Made to feel very welcome..I mentioned I had a nut allergy the staff were very accommodating.The food was very well presented and the staff made sure you were happy with everything.Really enjoyable Definatly recomend

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Two friends and I go out for Sunday lunch about once a month and have been to several local places. We have been here twice and this is the best so far. Great choice of meat and vegetables, beautifully cooked. Excellent service and not too noisy. Plenty of parking.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely find ! The Landlord was very accommodating even though he had been left short staffed due to isolation. They managed to fit 6 of us in and the food was delicious. I would definitely go out of my way to return but book next time ! Thanks very much again x

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Three Compasses - 334m away
  • Seven Springs Photography Studios - 223m away
  • Mx5 Heaven - 238m away
  • Charminster Garage - 343m away
  • Charminster Community Hall - 321m away

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