Top Places and Services in Arne, Dorset
Aunt Fanny's Farm Shop & Café
Cranborne Rd, Wimborne BH21 4HW, UK | Food Store P: 01202 888699
Rating: 4.6 (639) Price Level:
Visited a few times and never been let down. Very friendly staff, amazing food, lovely laid back environment with lots of different things to look at. Had the homemade quiche, amazing. Fully recommend you visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Definitely worth a visit. Breakfast menu a wide choice of delicious foods, home made cakes and very yummy. Service impeccable from being greeted on entry., to great service when ordering food. Food delivered quickly on hot plates. Wide choice hot and cold beverage. Quirky place to eat out with light music. Very popular hidden away professional place. Even better when warm as can sit outside.
Rating: 5 / 5
Literally had the best afternoon tea I’ve ever eaten this weekend and I’ve eaten lots over the years, which is why I felt so compelled to write a review to spread the word! I’ve been coming here for years and it just gets better and better. The food is always incredible and super fresh, there’s always lots of specials and the menu choice offers something for everyone. The staff and atmosphere really do make this place extra special, you feel very welcomed and an added bonus they absolutely love dogs. We are so lucky to have such a superb spot like this in Dorset.
Rating: 4 / 5
Friendly welcoming staff that couldn't do enough for you. The food was well presented, and very tasty- The Timmy (fish finger sandwich )was delicious, one of the best I've had. The decor was spot on and there was so many things to look at. The latte was slightly watery tasting- but minor compared to the experience overall. A new favourite.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a great lunch with a group of friends today, such a lovely environment to sit back and relax in. All the food was excellent, and well presented and served at the same time for such a large group all ordering at different times. The staff were a joy it was most definitely service with a smile, Thank you Aunt fanny's for a great afternoon. Special thumbs up for the American lady on the till, superb!
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Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Absolute Artisans - 115m away
- Honeybrook riding stables - 401m away
The Duke Of Wellington
7 East St, Wareham BH20 4NN, UK | Bar P: 01929 553015
Rating: 4.5 (390) Price Level:
We were recommended to eat lunch here at The Duke of Wellington by one of the locals we met in the street. Great value, piping hot food, served promptly and with a friendly smile! Thank you especially to Susie who made my mum and dad feel very welcome. The ham, egg and chips were really tasty as was the scampi. Lagers and beer were also great! We all really enjoyed our delicious food and a nice window seat. We will definitely visit again and recommend this super pub!
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped for lunch with our 2 dogs after a lovely walk in Wareham. Really nice food and really enjoyed. Dog friendly and recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lunch at this fab restaurant. Great atmosphere and location. Food was very nicely done and delicious.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very friendly pub in Wareham. Cosy little beer garden and Guinness zero available and dog friendly. What's not to like?
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited during the last Wareham Wednesday event and despite being very busy we had a lovely meal from a friendly team. It was Steak night and my Wife and I had a rump steak and steak burger. Both were cooked as we asked and very tasty. Excellent value all round and we'll be back.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 79m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 82m away
- Rex Cinema - 152m away
- Wareham Town Museum - 19m away
- The Bear Wareham - 123m away
The Priory Hotel
Church Grn, Wareham BH20 4ND, UK | Hotel P: 01929 551666
Rating: 4.6 (332) Price Level:
The most perfect stay at The Priory - I cannot recommend this beautiful hotel enough. The service provided was impeccable (attention to detail has been better than a few Michelin star restaurants we have visited) the food was absolutely delicious, we had afternoon tea which was sublime and breakfast on our balcony one morning which was wonderful, the rooms are stunning and the little details like getting a newspaper delivered in the morning is quite lovely. The grounds are also immaculately kept. It is not my first time visiting the priory and certainly won’t be my last, highly recommended! You will not be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
We went for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The staff were incredible. Great service and very knowledgeable about the grounds. Christian made us a strong, but very tasty negroni cocktail (as it was Negroni week being celebrated around the world). Food was wonderfully presented and tasted delicious. I couldn't fault it. Beautiful location. Thank you for making our day a bit more special.
Rating: 5 / 5
We went for the Autumn lunch menu in the Garden Room to celebrate my wife's birthday. The moment we stepped inside we were greeted as old friends and this was our first visit! The lunch was superb and the service exceptional. The Priory Hotel should have at least 4 Rosettes. They deserve it. We shall be back since it is the best restaurant in Dorset.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had an amazing lunch here with family. Christian and Lucinda were amazing hosts and made us feel extremely welcome. Food is delicious and perfectly portioned. Lovely interior design and gardens.
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 149m away
- Priory Church of Lady St Mary - 8m away
- The Old Granary - 77m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 70m away
- Quay Inn, Wareham - 72m away
The Old Granary
The Quay, Wareham BH20 4LP, UK | Restaurant P: 01929 552010
Rating: 4.3 (2158) Price Level:
Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Rather slow service but there were seven of us. Food was good - I had the Hake which was excellent - but the portion sizes could be slightly larger. Would definitely go back another time.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely pub/restaurant set next to the river in Wareham. Good selection of local beers with staff very nice and friendly. Food is plentiful and good quality. Visited out of season, but suspect gets very busy other times, so best to book.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub on the river. Lots of covered seating outside overlooking the river. Also plenty of seats inside. Good choice of food and bar snacks. Dogs welcome. Nice friendly atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
I'm in love with this place. It's adorable and cozy. Food amazing ! You need to try 😉 Definitely recommend.
Rating: 4 / 5
Our experience at the Old Granary left us with mixed emotions and sadly we won't return. this was our third lunch here and we were excited to bring a good friend with us. We are not local to the area and had not vistied on a Saturday before. On our arrival we were surprised to find that the parking area was filled with a market and we had no idea where we could park. We pulled over and our guest popped in to enquire as to where we could find parking. He was met by a frosty unhelpful lady who shrugged and said she didn't know, and by her attitutude she didn't care either. Fortunately when stopping the gentleman also assiting at front of house, some directions to parking were proferred. The first impression for our guest though was not what we had hoped for. Our table was in a loud and busy area, which would have made it impossible for conversation, something to note when making your booking. Fortunately, and a plus on the service experience, we were able to be seated in a quieter area. The Old Granary is an attractively detailed pub and we liked the decor. Issey, our server was fabulous. Great smile, engaging and she rescued the lunch on the whole. Food wise, we had the Larder sharing platter which was well presented and tasty, classic fish and chips, the chicken and bacon pie, and the sirloin. The sirloin was not the best and quite pricey even for steak, and was a bit of a disappointment. After a rainy day the sun evetually broke through the clouds and we wanted to take advantage of the deck area alongside the river for a drink and dessert. As requested duly settled our account and headed outside with our drinks, I popped inside for a menu to be told by front of house that because of the weather no food was being served outside, not even dessert. This was in case the rain returned and we needed to come inside and tables were not available. It was late afternoon, between sittings with many empty tables, and when settling our lunch bill I had stated we wanted to have dessert outside and was told that this would not be a problem. We were a table of 3 an our bill was about £50per person... Overall not very hospitable, and not what we expected from our previous lunches a disappointing end to our afternoon.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 191m away
- The Priory Hotel - 92m away
- Quay Inn, Wareham - 46m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 42m away
- Priory Church of Lady St Mary - 84m away
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach Rd, Burton Bradstock, Bridport DT6 4RF, UK | Seafood Restaurant P: 01308 897070
Rating: 4.3 (3780) Price Level:
This is a well loved beach cafe which has beautiful scenic views, it is very popular and rightly so. The menu is mainly fish and seafood dishes. However, they do a smashing full English breakfast up to 11.30 am. I will post pics. This dog friendly beach cafe has a carpark close by, but if you choose to walk along the cliff top path or the lower paths, you will walk within the most beautiful scenery. This is a totally table service venue, so once you are seated, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Prices are reasonable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here today, after walking from our campsite at Graston Copse through Burton Bradstock village. A warm welcome by a member of staff & shown to our outside table for 4 with 3 dogs. Our waitress took our drinks order & returned after a few minutes to take our food order. She was very friendly and attentive, giving time for a chat despite being extremely busy. Wait for our food was minimal and when it arrived it was hot, tasty & well presented. Back ground music was pleasant, giving the Mediterranean feeling due to the sunshine. Wouldn't hesitate in returning if we are in the area again .... thank you.
Rating: 5 / 5
We arrived at 11.20, just in time to order breakfast. We were lucky to get the table on the edge of the 'tent' overlooking the beach. Despite being quite busy we received very efficient service. The food arrived within 15- 20 min, then our hot drinks. We had 3 x full English and egg Benedict on muffin with bacon. Everyone enjoyed it. The only nuisance were a few wasps but not a lot to spoil our experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Camping at Freshwater holiday park, a 20 minute walk to visit this gem of a place. Busy and bustling restaurant, great menu, food was outstanding and the service was great too. Dog friendly aswell, all in all, will definitely be returning soon.
Rating: 5 / 5
Huge muscles in a nicely balanced blue cheese cream sauce. The fish chowder was also lovely, great tasting fish and fresh veg. We enjoyed on a wet and windy day, outside seating had heaters which warmed us up nicely. Would recommend after a walk.
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
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Seaside Boarding House - 129m away
- National Trust - Burton Bradstock - 80m away
Kings Arms Wareham
41 North St, Wareham BH20 4AD, UK | Pub P: 01929 552503
Rating: 4.4 (605) Price Level:
After a lovely river cruise we wanted a lunch in Wareham and came across the Kings Arms. Friendly welcome, good selection of food and great atmosphere. The food was excellent, freshly cooked and very tasty, really enjoyed our visit!
Rating: 4 / 5
Came across The King's Arms on our 1st night in Wareham, new owners and food available. Traditional pub with really nice beer garden and outdoor seating area. Limited menu but good food and big portions.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had an excellent meals with good friends. Very good value for money and lovely food. Will be back
Rating: 4 / 5
Just had a couple of pints Very Good Bar Team nice fire, good atmosphere
Rating: 4 / 5
We stopped here for a quick lunch during the pandemic. The inside of the pub looked cozy and inviting but we ate on one of the twelve available garden tables. There is a fairly short menu of pub basics. The chips were quite good, but chicken goujons seemed a little overdone. What earns it a fourth star is being dog friendly and the amazing floral display of hanging baskets out front. The staff and landlord were very nice and welcoming.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Daruchini Restaurant - 5m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 129m away
- Sainsbury's - 274m away
- Anglebury House - 90m away
- pandada - 28m away
The Blue Pool
Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR, UK | Tourist Attraction P: 01929 558150
Rating: 4.4 (2303) Price Level:
Beautiful place to go for a stroll with much of the area covered by a forest canopy. Lovely little café which was reasonably priced with an amazing outlook onto the lake. Took a pram with my newborn with a fairly accessible route around the Blue Poole. Many of the other trails have steps to access so will use a baby carrier next time.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place for a day out. Walks were clear and easy to stroll. The rope bridge was great fun. The views across the pool are stunning in a number of viewpoints. I guess when the azaleas are flowering it is absolutely beautiful. There's a nice cafe and lovely gift shop. I only wish we had visited before but will be back again before long
Rating: 5 / 5
Went there as part of a new trail race and a great location. The pool is still blue all year so never disappointed, but obviously better when weather is clear. Great walks around. Good cafe. Well family priced.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely scenic spot that's well worth the visit. Very relaxing and pretty. Nice place for family, kids, dogs or just pleasant walk round on your own. Cheerful, friendly and helpful guy in ticket office and pleasant staff in cafe. Thoroughly enjoyed the place. Nice little plant shop, Ice cream shop and gift shop. Easy access loos. Highly recommend if you're in the area.
Features:
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Halfway Inn Wareham
Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5DU, UK | Pub P: 01929 480402
Rating: 4.2 (1294) Price Level:
Chose this place as it was the nearest to where we we staying that was dog friendly and just wanted a reasonable pub meal. My expectations were blown away, the service was great and the food was even better. My wife had the fish and chips which was an excellent sized portion with fresh mushy pees and tartare sauce. I had the burger which was absolutely perfect. Pub Burgers can quite often be disappointing but not here, it was cooked to perfection and full of flavour being char/flame grilled, possibly the best burger I have eaten. Sadly we were too full to sample the dessert menu but will hopefully be back again in the future. Our Labrador isn’t particularly used to dinning out so we were concerned how he’d behave, the owner welcomed us in and even provided a special treat for him. As a result we had a very pleasant relaxing meal. 10/10⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Thank you
Rating: 5 / 5
First time here and oh my God. Couldn't have picked a better pub for food so friendly very welcoming and the food is out of this world. It's also dog friendly so our baby could be next to us as well. Also we ask if we could have a bit of chicken for our dog. And it came on a plate all cut up how amazing perfect place will definitely be coming again 🥰
Rating: 5 / 5
Paul is a great landlord, friendly and knowledgeable. Menu is varied, and the meal was well cooked and presented. Will not hesitate to return when in the area again.
Rating: 5 / 5
The food was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavour, all homemade. Staff very welcoming and could not do enough for you. Deserts we're fantastic especially the choclate mouse which was the best I had ever tasted. Would suggest everyone tries the food here.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
The Bear Wareham
14 South St, Wareham BH20 4LT, UK | Hotel P: Not available
Rating: 4.4 (329) Price Level:
Spent three nights at The Bear whilst visiting the area for an Autumn break. Perfect location for visiting the Etches collection, Arne nature reserve and the coast. Lovely decor in the room, very comfy and cosy bed, good quality teas abd coffees provided. We stayed in Fozzie room which was towards the back and very quiet overnight. We used the Autumn offer and had one discounted meal and free bottle of wine. The food was excellent. Also one of the best hotel breakfasts we've had. All the staff we met were so friendly and welcoming, thank you and we will definitely return!
Rating: 5 / 5
The staff could not be more attentive! The rooms are excellent and the bathrooms are superb. Breakfast was to die for… with Five Star hospitality, excellent accommodation, delicious food, and located in the heart of this beautiful town, we could not have had a better mini-break. Thank you to the Staff at The Bear. If I could, I would have given Six Stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
We weren’t staying at the hotel, but had dinner here on a Sunday night during a trip to Wareham/Ridge for my brother’s birthday. The staff were friendly and attentive on arrival, and we felt well looked after. No sign of Chef Carmy but I assume he was busy at the pass. The food was all delicious! I had the pork belly and it was some of the best I can remember having! Nice and crispy on the fat side, not too fatty, and not too oily or chewy. Just perfect overall, and topped with an amazing salsa verde! The accompanying potatoes and veg were also delicious. Everyone else’s meals were excellent, came exactly as asked, and were all well portioned and flavourful. I’d politely recommend The Bear to anyone visiting Wareham, and will be back if I’m ever down in these parts again.
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I booked a table for Sunday lunch. The service was brilliant, staff are polite and friendly and try their best to do a good job. My wife had a traditional Sunday roast and I had chargrilled sea bass, both followed by apple crumble and ice cream. Orders were taken shortly after we arrived with our meals arriving shortly after. Both meals were cooked to perfection and were piping hot. Tables were cleared quickly and our dessert order was taken. Every aspect of the service was 1st class. Many thanks to the staff & chefs for a lovely Sunday lunch. Easiest 5* review for a long time. Please see my pictures. 👍🙂
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- Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 81m away
- Rex Cinema - 127m away
- The Chipperies - 14m away
- Nellie Crumb - 13m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 123m away
Nellie Crumb
17 South St, Wareham BH20 4LR, UK | Tea House P: 01929 552524
Rating: 4.1 (178) Price Level:
Lovely little place, is dog friendly which is great as we have a pupster... Staff were friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, food was very tasty.. I would think most of it is locally sourced..reasonably priced.. would highly recommend
Rating: 4 / 5
We had an hour to explore Wareham as part of our boat trip from Poole Quay. We decided to have a nice cup of coffee and slice of delicious homemade lemon sponge cake. The cafe had a warm and welcoming feel. Our dog was also allowed to join us inside!
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice place to have brunch, plenty of options for sandwiches, brunch and sweets.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely lunch. Excellent service delicious food Recommended 👍
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 70m away
- The Bear Wareham - 44m away
- The Chipperies - 9m away
- Rex Cinema - 142m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 115m away