Best Places and Services in Dorchester, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Dorchester, Dorset

Bean on the Green Café

8 Fordington Grn, Dorchester DT1 1LU, UK

4.8 (113 reviews)

P: 01305 753492

adorable little place next to the green, we sat outside on a little table with our dog and enjoyed some savouries, cakes and coffee. the sausage roll and ham and cheese croissants were delicious! the staff were lovely too, thankyou 😊

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Waiting for the car to get new tyres fitted at National Tyre (a Halfords Company.....) I stumbled upon this lovely little cafe and all of its quirky contents - staff included. A lovely Americano and a rich, crumbly and packed sausage roll proving to be just the restorative I didn't know I needed - even if it was proffered by the waitress to everyone before finding its way to its rightful consumer... hilarious, as I watched it unfold, and no grudge at all, it should probably write its own travel memoir).

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Hello 👋 Tiny village atmosphere. Outside on The Green, time stands still. Inside, cosy, creative chic. The array of cakes looked delicious 😋 Simply the best coffee and lovely helpful service.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely owners. Mum makes the savoury food and her daughter makes the cakes. A choice of vegetarian and gluten free options alongside full English breakfast etc. Not a huge cafe but charming with seating upstairs as well as down. Chairs and tables are also set out on the green. Supper evenings available and the downstairs setting is super romantic.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful food and coffee with lovely attentive staff who were very friendly and super helpful. Food was delicious and cakes were incredible. Handmade on site too. Beautiful scenery. Absolute 10/10

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Callaway's Fish & Chips - 52m away
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 377m away
  • Bay Tree House - 331m away
  • Vertu BMW Dorchester - 396m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 483m away
Il Nodo

Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.8 (38 reviews)

P: 07491 230311

Genuine Italian warmth and hospitality in Dorchester! I went with my Mum and boyfriend and we all had a fantastic meal and loved the atmosphere. The waitresses and chef were very welcoming and the chef even came out to offer my Mum some choices for the vegan option that evening. It's a small menu with everything cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back soon!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went to Il Nodo for our Christmas party. The food was fantastic, the Chef did an amazing job for all three courses. The staff were great, attentive but not overly so.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Decided to give it a go on our holiday as we wanted to avoid the chain restaurants nearby. Very glad we did. Waiters fell over backwards trying to help and make sure everything was okay! Mussels weee delicious, the ravioli even better and the dessert was perfect too! Wonderful atmosphere and a great place to eat

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had a wonderful two course lunch here - fabulous freshly cooked Italian food, super friendly service and a great wine list. Oh and great value too! This is going to be our new favourite place for lunch in Dorch.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Outstanding food, exceptional service and a really welcoming atmosphere . The chef cooks exceptional food . We had a fabulous time and will definitely return.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 149m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 116m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 69m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 106m away
  • Finca - 62m away
Cardall Electrical

2 Alington Pl, Martinstown, Dorchester DT2 9JH, UK

5.0 (2 reviews)

P: 01305 889599

Really impressed with the prompt service and professionalism. Would highly recommend.

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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Laser Electrical

Caesar Green, Dorchester DT1 2RJ, UK

5.0 (2 reviews)

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Ross recently completed some work for us and did a perfect job! Very knowledgeable & passionate about his trade, and had some good suggestions for things we wanted doing. Would not hesitate to recommend or use again in the future!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Having experienced another local electrician and waited for 3 months to be invoiced, Ross is a breath of fresh air. Ross responded to my initial contact quickly, arranged an appointment at a time that suited me in a timely manner, carried out the work to a very high standard and the invoice was clear, concise and very reasonable. If you want somewhere to spend your hard earned money with confidence, this is the business to use.

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Laser Electrical - Electrician in Dorchester, Dorset with 5.0 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorchester Rugby Football Club - 474m away
CMB Electrical Services Dorset

24 Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RX, UK

5.0 (5 reviews)

P: 07718 492553

Really happy with the work carried out by Craig. Very reliable and good value. Highly recommend

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We used CMB electrical from start to finish on a side extension which was installing new Circuit board 1st and 2nd fix's. We can not be any happier with the service and workmanship from Craig very happy customers thank you. Highly recommend for a professional Quality tidy electrical work 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent in everyway. Craig was super responsive, always on-time, really helpful, nothing was ever too much of a bother & most of all worth every penny. Would recommend his devices to everyone. You won't be disappointed.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Has done a lot of work for us in the last nine months, both in the house and new extension and then later, office, new workshop and sheepshed. Has always been helpful, very tidy, knowledgeable and kept to his quotes. Would definitely recommend.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I've known Craig for over 5 years and he has helped us with on numerous occasions during this time. From installing lighting throughout the house, installing new sockets, rewiring issues, and most recently installing external lighting to our garden. He's always reliable and a very tidy worker. Would 100% recommend

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset County Hospital - 266m away
  • Borough Gardens - 157m away
  • The Keep Military Museum - 134m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 309m away
  • Dorset County Hospital Emergency Department - 306m away
The Posh Partridge Cafe

29 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK

4.8 (217 reviews)

P: 01305 342024

Had a really lovely lunch today, found a quiet spot upstairs and food was delicious. I’ve been with a friend for cream tea before too, which was lovely. Friendly and attentive service - table service. WiFi available on request.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little place. Actually more space in there than you might think. Very nice & friendly staff. Didn't have to wait too long for service & food. Very tasty meals, & excellent sized portions at a very reasonable price. Will certainly visit them again next time I'm in Dorchester.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had the best Greek salad outside of Greece and my husband had the best Dorset Ploughman's lunch. Really delicious and well-presented food in a small, friendly café. Generous portion sizes too. You can't see the huge chunk of cheddar in the pic as it was behind the huge hunk of wholemeal bread! Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Stopped for lunch at 'The Posh Partridge' when visiting Dorset on a combined business / leisure trip. It was a relaxed and pleasant place for lunch and both the service and the food was quality and nicely presented. The hot Pastrami sandwich I had was very tasty, as was the toasted Brie and Cranberry Panini. The cost for two toasted sandwiches and two diet cokes was £20.80

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing. The food never disappoints and the staff are so kind. The cafe is kids friendly with a good kids menu. The soup is amazing too. I would definitely recommend this!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 150m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 87m away
  • The King's Arms - 27m away
  • Corn Exchange - 20m away
  • Kwik Fit - Dorchester - 56m away
Switched On

Unit 12 Charminster Farm, Wanchard Lane, Charminster, Dorchester DT2 9RP, UK

5.0 (2 reviews)

P: 01305 753679

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very reliable 👏 👌

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Switched On - Electrician in Dorchester, Dorset with 5.0 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Mx5 Heaven - 34m away
  • The Gamekeeper - 215m away
  • Seven Springs Photography Studios - 26m away
  • Charminster Garage - 159m away
  • The Three Compasses - 290m away
Fables and food

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

4.9 (83 reviews)
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P: 01305 562320

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 - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 - 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.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came bank holiday friday and was welcomed with open arms by the staff who interacted with us throughout. We havent been able to stop talking about how nice the food was and personally thought thw coffee was the nicest roast id ever had. Dog friendly as well. Although it feels pricey you have to take into account just how fresh everything is.

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
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • House of Dorchester - 76m away
  • Minuteman Press Dorchester - 53m away
  • Finca - 189m away
  • The Great Field Poundbury - 313m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Poundbury - 183m away
Al Molo-Dorchester

6 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UJ, UK

4.7 (127 reviews)

P: 01305 602330

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 - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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

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 👍🏻

Anonymous - 4 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

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  • 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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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
The Blue Raddle

9 Church St, Dorchester DT1 1JN, UK

4.5 (276 reviews)
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P: 01305 267762

Had lunch here last Sunday. A proper Traditional Ale House, focused on great beer, good food, good service and atmosphere. Can't think of anything negative to say. Our pints and our meals were excellent, as was the hospitality despite it being a frantic Sunday lunchtime - we both left 100% satisfied. If we revisit Dorchester "The Blue Raddle" will be top of our list for somewhere to lunch.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This was a great experience of Sunday lunch at an old English pub (free house actually). My wife tried the lamb roast with vegetables, accompanied by a half pint of light ale. Absolutely loved it! I tried venison sausages and mash, accompanied by a locally made raspberry lemonade - the kind pubs served when I was a boy. Both great. We would have tried their deserts, but no room left after the big main course. Husband and wife hosts were lovely and the regulars also made us feel welcome. Small word of caution- they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Good home cooked food, but on this occasion we visited for the real ale! Despite being only open 4 days a week, the beer quality is very good and it's one of the best places to drink in Dorchester.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A friendly & welcoming pub- I've been here several times and the food and welcome has been top notch. Tonight I had the whitebait followed by the steak & kidney pie, while my companions had the pheasant & vernison burger, and the chicken & bacon pie. The dishes were geneous and fresh, and all plates went back to the kitchen spotlessly clean. Finished with a slice of their homemade cake now the day and all but rolled back to our hotel. *Highly* recommended 👌

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This pub has been recommended to me many times but I had not been able to visit due to its limited opening days. I am pleased to report that it exceeded all expectations. Comfortable, clean, welcoming free house serving a good range of unpretentious ales at very reasonable prices. This pales alongside the food, which is hearty, wide-ranging, and offers several local game choices, incl. venison, pheasant and duck. I had a venison casserole, which was delicious and was accompanied by perfectly cooked vegetables. Again, excellent and unpretentious. Best pub in West Dorset, and that's going some!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 103m away
  • The King's Arms - 75m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 157m away
  • The Dinosaur Museum - 85m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 249m away

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