Best Places and Services in Kington magna, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Kington magna, Dorset

The Blackmore Vale Inn

Burton St, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JJ, UK

4.3 (87 reviews)
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P: 01258 820701

Great little pub a mate and I stumbled across, fantastic selection of beers and ciders. We haven’t eaten here yet but the menu looked excellent and the place had a great “Pub” feel to it. Will definitely be returning.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I arrived as a visitor from Plymouth to play at the Sunday afternoon folk session. I was immediately impressed with the warm welcome I received. The landlord was excellent at organising the venue shifting furniture etc at the same time providing cheerful banter. The real ale was wonderfully kept (I had a few tastings to check!). This would be a regular haunt if it were down the road but a little far from my home patch!

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

I went to play darts there last night, first time ever going in. The staff were friendly, and there was a nice relaxed atmosphere. I decided to try the Czech beer they had on tap, it was really quite nice. They do food although I didn't check the menu. The dart board is good although a little cramped with the low ceiling. They have a TV which I watched the women's World Cup match on. All in all I had a very pleasant night.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I can't speak highly enough of The Blackmore Vale. Every visit is met with exceptional levels of customer service that truly sets it apart. The staff are warm, welcoming, and always eager to make your experience memorable. The food and drink offerings are outstanding. From delicious meals to refreshing drinks, everything on the menu is crafted with care and bursting with flavour. It's clear that quality is a top priority here. Overall, The Blackmore Vale is a hidden gem that I would recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. You won't be disappointed!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

the roast was lovely. I had a great roast partridge and my partner had beef. The landlord (Mark) was very welcoming. the bar is a "no mobile zone" so no one at the bar can use the phone. so very much like back in the days! staff were really helpful and friendly!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Clock House B&B, Burton Street, MARNHULL DT10 1PH - 89m away
  • Robin Hill Stores & Post Office - 143m away
The Mitre

23 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JE, UK

4.3 (971 reviews)
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P: 01747 853002

We liked the food. Service was okay. Vibes were good. Just one hiccup - we reserved a table for dinner way in advance and were cramped in a small corner while the next table had a bigger group (around 7 persons seated at a 4-person table) just having drinks. Not surprisingly, they were pretty loud in conversing. We were not comfortable with this setting and after a short while, requested to switch to another table. The staff was courteous and helped us look into that. Fortunately there was one spare and more spacious table available in another section of the pub and we were able to better enjoy our dinner eventually. I wish they could be more thoughtful when they were assigning table for guests.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a Great Place, to Have Sunday Lunch. With Such a Fabulous View, over the Down’s. While you Eat!!. This place is Certainly, worth a Visit!!.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Gold Hill Museum - 36m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 290m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms - 101m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 61m away
  • The Salt Cellar - 48m away
The Grosvenor Arms

High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK

4.4 (624 reviews)

P: 01747 850580

Absolutely perfect! There for my wife’s 50th birthday. Fantastic room, fantastic service and fantastic food. Great central location.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Our first time visit to Shaftesbury and the Grosvenor Arms hotel. Very impressed with both – for the same reasons …... relaxed, welcoming and informal. In the hotel specifically it seemed that the staff were always wanting to “go the extra mile” to make sure we felt at home. The furnishings – and the bedrooms – are all comfortable, well chosen and empathetic to the age of the building. The only meals we had were breakfasts – and these were excellent. Our one concern before arrival – its location right in the centre of a potentially-noisy town – was completely unnecessary. We had a room overlooking the street and it was sufficiently quiet for us to have the window open at night. So, thank you Grosvenor Arms – and Shaftesbury! A great visit.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went in for food at the bar, and we really enjoyed it!!! The food was simple but delicious and we will 100% be going back. The waitress was also very knowledgeable with information regarding what could be eaten by a celiac in our group. It also had an amazing country pub feel that felt so welcoming and cozy x ❤️

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Gold Hill Museum - 106m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 45m away
  • King Alfred's Kitchen - 56m away
  • Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 131m away
  • Aroma - 62m away
The Swan Inn

Market Pl, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AR, UK

4.3 (374 reviews)
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P: 01258 268150

Came for a Sunday roast and it was amazing! Food beautifully prepared and the waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Will be returning and look forward to trying the nut roast next time 😊

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Second time I've stayed at this wonderful place bed like a soft marshmallow clean room fantastic delishous breakfast real money for value.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful location. Staff were efficient friendly and helpful. Rooms were great everything worked as it should. The building is quite old so if your looking for chic this isn't it. The rooms were comfortable and warm with quality mattress and bed linen. Foid here was good and the service was great. Everyone was friendly. The area is pretty. The Swan is somewhere I would definitely go to again

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely room with very comfy bed. We were in the area for a wedding and the staff were very helpful in organising transport to/from the venue for us, thank you!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Exchange - Arts Centre - 139m away
  • Oxfords Bakery - 24m away
  • White Hart Alehouse - 88m away
  • The Stur Of The Moment - 50m away
  • BulMag - Bulgarian Food - Sturminster Newton - 77m away
The Coppleridge Inn

Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9HW, UK

4.4 (503 reviews)

P: 01747 851980

We had a family Sunday roast here the weekend before last. The staff were perfect! Attentive but not too much, the food was lovely by far the best roast we have had put in a long time and we eat out most Sundays.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited today, Sunday without a booking and were grateful to be seated next to the window in the main bar. The Sunday lunches were excellent; we had two.meals, beef and pork. The choice and portions of veg were excellent and the meats on both of our plates were succulent and tender. The front of house team was kept busy but were polite, attentive and efficient throughout. A most enjoyable visit, we will return in due course. We did return and we were delighted that our first visit wasn't a "one-off". The food and service were again excellent, we highly recommend the Coppleridge Inn.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a wonderful day for our wedding and reception in September 2023. The venue, marquee, staff, food and service were amazing, they couldn't do enough for us. So many of our guests have commented on the lovely location and marvellous food. Thank you all for such a special day with a loud shout out for Michael who was brilliant!! We would not hesitate to recommend heart ♥️

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Third time we've stayed on route from Suffolk to Cornwall. Lovely location. Dog friendly. Excellent service. Super rooms... very comfortable. Wonderful service and great breakfast.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Roland Heming Forest & Arb ltd - 248m away
The Watch House

West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EN, UK

4.3 (1,039 reviews)
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P: 01308 459330

Fantastic restaurant. Fantastic location on WestBay Beach. We had a Sunday roast which was so tender and tasty. Thank you. We will be back.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Superb restaurant and perfect location. If you're fond of sand dunes, and salty air, quaint little villages everywhere..... IYKYK. Food is always great, service spot on.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A wonderful lunch, we all decide to have the daily specials. All were delicious, great value for money and we had three dogs with us and the staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating. They bring you complimentary biscuits for the dogs.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great lively place, right on the beach, good food and service, good fast pizzas 🍕.... Needs a nice craft beer on tap 😂👍

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delicious fish & chips! Big cocktail menu. Great location right by the water.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Bridport Arms - 33m away
  • West Bay Cliffs - 136m away
  • Parkdean Resorts West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset - 206m away
  • East Beach Car Park - 144m away
  • West Bay Discovery Centre - 52m away
Virginia Ash

Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PL, UK

4.2 (574 reviews)
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P: 01963 363868

Popped in for dinner this evening on the way home. The bar staff were lovely very friendly and accommodating. We had the mixed grill and Chicken Tikka. Wow is all I can say. The portion sizes were huge , food was fresh hot and very tasty. My partner fancies himself as a mixed grill king and he said this was the nicest he had ever had . I loved the curry there was so much chicken , hot fluffy rice and a lovely soft nan bread presented beautifully. We will definitely be returning very soon . Great value for money , lovely little pub , good food and lovely staff.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The Sunday Carvery was the best. We booked a table the staff were very attentive . The carvery was the best i have had. Food was fantastic , a great variety of roast meats and super vegs to compliment. All staff were engaging and it was a most satisfying and most enjoyable visit. The price of the Carvery was great. Will be back from Kingston upon Thames. Many thanks.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went here to have Sunday Dinner. The staff are very friendly. Large selection of food at a reasonable price. Being a vegetarian, plumped for the Nut Roast. They make the best I have ever tasted. When inquired was told that it is made by the owner herself, superb. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Disabled friendly car park, small step to enter premises. Would highly recommend

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Four of us stopped for a meal. We had not booked but this was not a problem. Service was quick and attentive despite the fact that it was 5pm on a Saturday. All four of us were very pleased with our meals. I had a beef lasagne, probably the largest one I have ever had and it was very enjoyable. We will definitely call again. We'll done to all the staff!

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Christmas dinner party and there were at least 2 other parties there too. Staff were lovely. Food ok only critisism was my parsnip wasnt cooked enough, but considering they were catering for 50+ people I think they did very well. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening. Just 1 more thing..... please wipe the tables with something that does not leave a sticky residue.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Henstridge Skate Park - 166m away
  • Precision Clutch Components Ltd - 120m away
  • Bird In Hand - 291m away
  • St Nicholas' Church - 396m away
The Trough

Stone Ln, Yeovil BA21 4NU, UK

4.4 (556 reviews)
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P: 01935 413027

Lovely ambience. Food was well portioned. Food was average. Wings could be seasoned better. The fish batter was crispy. Pulled pork sandwich was good.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

went for a birthday meal food was amazing, decor was eccentric, staff were friendly and lovely to speak to the food did take a while to arrive due to issues in the kitchen on the day but the staff apologised and explained this seeing the animals in the fields outside after the meal was a nice surprise overall highly recommend

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had lunch here and it was excellent! The carrot cake and chai tea are 5* worthy alone; everything else is a bonus! Décor is fabulous, as is the location. Service was a little slow but it's August and expected tbh... Staff really friendly

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Farmyard - 164m away
  • The Co-operative Food - 482m away
EC Electricals

Unit 16c Wincombe Business Pk, Shaftesbury SP7 9QJ, UK

4.0 (4 reviews)

P: 01747 853861

Lovely to see Mr and Mrs Clements.......great coffee and conversation 😊 😀 ❤️

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very mathodical. Good company.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly and helpful

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Shaftesbury Household Recycling Centre - 133m away
  • Travis Perkins - 290m away
  • Skevys Cafe, Shaftesbury, Dorset - 152m away
  • Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services - 102m away
  • Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic - 205m away
The Half Moon

Salisbury Rd, Shaftesbury SP7 8BS, UK

4.1 (1,068 reviews)
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P: 01747 852456

Booked a table for Mothering Sunday 19/03/2023. Arrived 10 minutes before reservation, friendly waitress showed us our table. Drinks arrived within a few minutes following by starters and then freshly cooked mains. Meals are very tasty, staff very attentive and helpful. Happy to return here and recommend it! Thank you 🙂

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Led a motorcycle group ride from Solent area to Somerset / Dorset, with a Sunday lunch stop at the Half Moon, Shaftesbury. 11 of us for lunch and we'd booked ahead so we had tables put together ready for us. Arriving about 1pm, the place was busy. We were fortunate to be served by a lovely young lady, Alyssa. Excellent customer service. She was charming - with an Essex-meets-Somerset type of accent - and confident; and nothing seemed to phase her, not even the items that weren't available on the menu or the pace of the kitchen. Clearly best to go for the carvery, but not everyone who has an evening meal planned wants that at lunchtime.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely pub rustic inside lovely setting staff very friendly and the food was lovely Easy to get to.and plenty of parking

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a family Xmas dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The staff are fun and attentive, every course was perfect on every meal. Thank you very much for a lovely time and food.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Best Western Royal Chase Hotel - 145m away
  • Shaftesbury School - 381m away
  • A & R Tiles Ltd - 331m away

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