Best Places and Services in Christchurch, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Christchurch, Dorset

FCD - CARS & COFFEE

1a Reid St, Christchurch BH23 2BT, UK

5.0 (22 reviews)

P: 01202 096096

Very cute little coffee place. Staff is super friendly and sweet. Coffee is lovely!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little find just outside of Christchurch! Parking just outside, the barista was friendly, coffee tasty and homemade treats were delicious. Would visit again for my afternoon coffee.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I like to think of myself as a discerning bloke with particularly high standards, though those that know me probably think I’m fussy. When it comes to coffee, there appears to be enormous competition between those who strive for mediocrity. Or worse. Mediocrity is a crowded space. Then you have the big chains that charge premium prices for bucket-sized drinks full of sugary flavours, cream and marshmallows to hide their cheap, substandard coffee. And for some inexplicable reason, reviewers of these places award them five stars? Well, you already know that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet. And so it happened that I found myself in Dorset on a Monday morning and googling for coffee brought up the big chains, supermarkets and the occasional garden centre. But amongst it all was a small container on a small industrial estate. It was different so I had to visit BLK BOX. And I’m so pleased I did. Katie is an absolute professional and supremely skilled in crafting what is the best coffee I’ve tasted since 21 Grams in Fulham. The coffee here was so good I could not fault it at all. And so I came back the next day and the day after that. On each visit, Katie was expert in creating a coffee that was consistent with the last, a feat that most places struggle to do on the same day let alone day-to-day. I spent a little time enjoying the coffee and some lovely cinnamon swirls. The toasted sandwiches also looked excellent. And in my time drinking coffee in there I was struck by how welcome every single customer was made to feel. This is a young business run by someone who clearly knows their craft and whose business deserves to flourish. And it will do so as people seek out quality coffee from an independent rather than buying oversized mediocrity from large chains adept at avoiding taxation. As I say, you can’t believe everything you read on the internet and you can’t take my word for the five stars I’ve rated BLK BOX and Katie’s coffee. And because you can’t believe what I say about BLK BOX, you’ll just have to visit to experience the coffee for yourself. Then, and only then, you can decide whether you agree with my top recommendation.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing coffee from lovely & friendly staff. Have drunk in as well as take away and both have been great. Would recommend to all. Can’t wait for there to hopefully be some food options soon… Good luck with your new business venture!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

If you are in the area, a great little place to grab a coffee. Had a cappuccino, which was great tasting and just the right temperature. Friendly staff. Selection of food and snacks, will try one next time I visit. It is a quirky building, made from a freight container! If you are in the area, you must go try a coffee from them…

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Portfield Car Sales Ltd - 147m away
  • John Reid &Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd - 88m away
  • The Railway - 241m away
  • Royalty Fishery - 393m away
  • Bournemouth Airport Transfers - 334m away
Two Gang Electrical

36 Frost Rd, Bournemouth BH11 8HP, UK

5.0 (81 reviews)

P: 07714 039124

They are absolutely brilliant!! So efficient, clean, super friendly. They did superb job to rewire the rooms, fit the lights and sockets, also giving us suggestions. Very flexible with the time in a fare rate, so helpful. Definitely reuse their service again!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Steve and Matt came recommended to me from a work mate who had them do some work for him. I contacted them and said I just bought a house and a new re-wire was a must. A full install and new fuse board were put in, all new sockets and switches etc, all done to a great spec, minimal disruption to the rest of the house, exactly how I wanted everything. Plus they were easy to deal with and speak to throughout the whole job. I recommend them to anyone and everyone now, very happy indeed :)

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delighted with work done by Steve and Matt, changing out our old fuse box and carrying out other electrical installation work. Felt like we were in very safe hands, professional, friendly and great at explaining technical issues. Will definitely use again, thanks guys.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used Steve a couple of times for electrical work. Most recently for an EV charger install. Very happy with the install. Very clean installation and Steve is very knowledgable. Thanks again.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently purchased a house which needed an inspection, and a few fixes. Steve and Matt have been fantastic throughout the whole process. Their prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality of the work done, and always friendly and helpful. Very responsive, got back to us way before any other companies did, and when we had our inspection done, Steve went through it with us over the phone and explained what it all meant which was really appreciated. Would highly recommend!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lidl - 352m away
  • Oak Academy - 217m away
  • Starbucks - 461m away
  • Screwfix Bournemouth - West Howe - 388m away
  • Springwood Campus, Linwood School - 469m away
Meram Kitchen

17 High St, Christchurch BH23 1AB, UK

4.8 (563 reviews)
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P: 01202 911616

Amazing restaurant, definitely worth a visit if you are in Dorchester. The decor is really nice and the staff are really polite and friendly. The quality of the food is really good and the portions are massive. You get complementary salad, dips and bread with your order. This really helps with the overall experience as the dips are things you won't necessarily have tried before. The beetroot dip was amazing. The prices are also really reasonable, please give this place a try and you won't be disappointed. We ended up having to get a takeaway box.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Pretty awesome! This is absolutely no.1 Turkish grill I've tried in the past ten years, generous portion, platter for two can easily feed a couple with good appetite like us, staff are all friendly and helpful, Would recommend to every meat lover😍

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Blew as away very authentic Turkish food definitely coming back. Very accommodating.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Meram Kitchen is simply the best Turkish restaurant on the South Coast. The owners and staff can’t do enough for you. The cuisine is of the highest quality. You won’t be disappointed!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Visiting Christchurch for New Year, wandered down the high street and stumbled over this beautiful Turkish Restaurant, most tables full but we thought we’d tried our luck and we were met by the lovely Celine, sorted us a table and thank goodness, the food and service is amazing to the point we felt we were actually holidaying in Turkey. Please make sure you visit, you will not be disappointed.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • M&S Simply Food - 34m away
  • The Regent - 119m away
  • Greggs - 22m away
  • Saxon Square Shopping Centre - 50m away
  • Christchurch Library - 55m away
CNG Electrical

8 Victoria Rd, Christchurch BH23 3LF, UK

5.0 (5 reviews)

P: 07899 007389

Two very hardworking and professional electricians who rewired my sockets and gave me a new whizzy consumer unit

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Arrived on time on the right, professional, very pleased with work. Would not hesitate to recommend and will definitely use CNG in the future.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really good service from both Chris and Nick. They are friendly, reliable and really good value for money. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending them as their service is brilliant, and they will always be my first port of call for any future electrical work that needs doing.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Have used CNG for work at a 70 bed care home several times an will now only use them. Great service and nothing but quality work (price was spot on too) I also used them privately for installation of new electrics for a whole property and again can not fault them in anyway.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always excellent service from Nick and Chris

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Alexander's Fish & Chips - 289m away
  • Ship In Distress - 333m away
  • Stanpit Village Hall - 202m away
  • The Mudeford Club - 195m away
  • Visitor Centre Stanpit Marsh Local Nature Reserve - 480m away
Cuckoos Coffee Bar

3 Pound Ln, Christchurch BH23 1DF, UK

4.8 (424 reviews)
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P: 01202 496802

We’ve been a few times for breakfast and always amazing food. You wouldn’t leave hungry. High quality food and really substantial portion sizes. It’s great to have a different choice for breakfast. We’ve tried Spanish eggs, Scottish breakfast and avocado on toast. All delicious!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always a good proper pot of tea and a great selection of cakes and bites to eat. Cake portions are very generous and I highly recommend the Dorset apple cake.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good quality food. Presented well hot and tasty. Varied menu. Warm welcome friendly staff. Clean. Probably best to book at busy times there is additional seating outside weather permitting. Accepted our Scottish currency with no problems thank you x

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Whenever I come down to Christchurch to visit my grandmother, I pass by Cuckoos to buy their takeaway cream tea sets so I can have tea with her. The scones here are absolutely delicious and my grandmother and I always look forward to sharing them. Thank you Cuckoos for making these special moments possible!

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Well, this was a surprise and a pleasant one to boot. This is a golden nugget in Christchurch. The tea we had was very good and the cake my wife had was lovely. Everywhere else we tried had teeny tiny tray bake cakes "one bite and it is gone" but Cuckoo's have proper cake slices. And I found it very good value for money.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Travelodge Christchurch - 43m away
  • M&S Simply Food - 69m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 105m away
  • Saxon Square Shopping Centre - 89m away
  • The Regent - 192m away
PB Electrical Services Ltd

Avon Trading Park, Reid St, Christchurch BH23 2BT, UK

4.9 (9 reviews)

P: 01202 478780

Such helpful people, great to deal with

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing pizza great friendly staff thanl you

Anonymous - 7 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent service at a competitive price for a really professional job. Turned up on time, with the right equipment and completed the job, then cleaned up the area to leave it in a better state than it started with.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Having used PB Electrical Services before, we got them out to quote to replace all 14 three tube lights in our office with LED panel lights. The quote was reasonable and they were able to give us a convenient date to fit them. Their electrician arrived to fit them today and within 5 hours he had fitted all the lights and tidied up behind him. The lights and the service are really good.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great helpful service. They attended my house within 2 days and sorted everything out within 2 hours! Very efficient and fairly priced too. Would strongly recommend!

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PB Electrical Services Ltd - Electrician in Christchurch, Dorset with 4.9 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Portfield Car Sales Ltd - 139m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 476m away
  • John Reid &Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd - 148m away
  • Royalty Fishery - 275m away
  • The Railway - 175m away
Aspire Electrical

89 River Way, Christchurch BH23 2QJ, UK

5.0 (7 reviews)

P: 01202 485742

We have used Aspire a couple of times now, for a new consumer unit and for an electrical report. Both times they have provided a thorough and efficient service

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Happy with the service. Knowledgeable and thorough. Would use again.

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good reliable service

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very impressed! I needed an electrical inspection on my property asap and they came out on the same day to do this. Not only did they provide a thorough service they went the extra mile to help rectify any potential issues there and then. Would highly recommend them for an electrical testing and inspection.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Super helpful!

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  • Meadowbank Holidays - 160m away
NUSARA | Thai

8-10 Castle St, Christchurch BH23 1DT, UK

4.6 (198 reviews)
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P: 01202 013037

I LOVE IT. Before coming to the restaurant I was grumpy after a long day, but then I got warmily welcomed by the staff, had the food there, and felt as if I was in paradise. The food was absolutely delicious, even the prawn crackers were on another level. The staff was really friendly too. The interior is lovely as well, really chill place with a nice interior design. I definitely recommend this place.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We went for their £10 Express lunch today, served Wednesday to Friday. It was excellent. A small dish, plus a main dish are both served together, but were much more generous than I was expecting for the £10 price tag. Best of all they were delicious, nicely presented and great value for money. This is a great way to eat out in a nice restaurant without spending too much money. Service from Ollie was excellent and helpful, and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much. I had Chicken skewers with Satay sauce, plus Thai green curry, and Chris had pork skewers plus Red Thai curry. All super!

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

The restaurant was busy and had a nice ambiance when we arrived. The manager was very welcoming and gave us a window table because I was on crutches. We ordered prawn crackers twice but never got them. When the starters arrived, they weren’t what we ordered. We weren’t in a rush so this wasn’t a big problem and was rectified. When the food arrived, it was excellent and probably one of the best Thai food we’ve had for a while but the pad Thai was a bit too sweet for our liking. We cannot fault the food, it was gorgeous but the service was patchy and not in line with the food quality. We gave constructive feedback to the manager who apologised and offered a gesture of goodwill. Overall it was quite a nice experience. We hope they polish the service as it will make it perfect. We were in Christchurch only for the weekend and won’t hesitate to eat at Nusara again if we return to area.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We booked a dinner for my fathers 60th birthday. Our table of 4 was situated towards the rear of the restaurant in quite a secluded area and therefore made the experience less noisy or disruptive. Kai the water was very friendly and attentive, he answered any questions my family had and couldn’t fault his service. Both starters and mains tasted amazing, I highly recommend the Chiang Mai spicy fried rice! The restaurant is cleverly laid out with glass window like partitions almost splitting the venue in half; this softens the noise when the restaurant is particularly busy. If I was dining again I would request a window seat if possible as being sat in the far corner felt a little “distant”. Overall good food and lovely service.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful, welcoming place with a great staff team to look after you. Easy access straight off of the road to the traditional though modern looking restaurant. Good ample choice of food and drink that came swiftly but also at our preferred speed. Duck green curry, superb. Veg and vegan options. A tad expensive for day to day dining but worth every penny. Clean tables and facilities and worth mentioning the staff team again, really nice time.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Norman House - 96m away
  • The Regent - 141m away
  • Arcado Lounge - 67m away
  • Pizza Express - 59m away
  • The Kings Arms - 53m away
The Oaks

189 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5EA, UK

4.5 (1,037 reviews)
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P: 01425 283377

Sunday evening Raymond Blanc dining experience. Super food but a quiet evening so hard to judge the atmosphere. Extremely friendly and helpful waiter with great descriotion and advice on the menu offerings. Fully recommend visiting for the superb quality tasty food.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Our first visit - and thoroughly enjoyable. Great food & service. And thank you for the anniversary 'gift' which was very generous 👍

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a beautiful gastro pub, I cannot thank the staff enough so attentive, the food is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is a 10 out of 10. It was our first meal out as husband and wife and you guys smashed it out of the park! Visited 04.09.24 Cheese souffle is a must!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A very welcoming Restaurant Bar with a rang of flexible dining locations suitable for couples, families or lager groups outside under cover. Or even in pods. We don't tend to post food as there are enough out there already. We can recommend the Beef and Tribune ale pie and mash with green beans. Simple meal but served v hot and v tasty. It even comes with a 1/3rd pt taster of Tribune Ale as a bonus. We also had the Half Chicken which once again was excellent with a proper home cooked roast flavour. We turned up without a booking on a Sunday, but we would recommend booking as it was still quite busy after the Sunday Roast Rush! Toilets well kept, upstairs with Accessable toilet on ground floor. Can't wait to pass that way again.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

For our first and only time experience, with the Oaks, last Sunday, 11th August 2024, this place is definitely a real find and worth going back for more...and not just for seconds!! Our party of 11 (9 adults and two children) was accommodated at short notice with a phone call the same morning. The place is massive and very spacious inside and out. Great layout. For our size party they gave us bench seats in the garden under a huge canopy (good cover in any weather). The food options were great and varied, and tasty. Most of us opted for the roast. Huge yorky puds, along with tastefully presented meals. They also accommodated our requests for more roasties, puds and gravy. The desserts were sublime and I tried a mint choc souffle with choc ice cream. All gratefully appreciated. No disappointments and the service was first rate too. Attentive and personal. Noted for next time when staying/visiting the New Forest area. Great entertainment for family and kids too with the beer garden games and furniture.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant - 67m away
  • St Mark's Church - 142m away
  • Highcliffe Castle - 439m away
  • The Globe - 421m away
  • Silverways Nursing Home - 330m away
The Jetty Restaurant

95 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NT, UK

4.6 (986 reviews)
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P: 01202 400950

Incredible location looking over Christchurch harbour with views of Mudeford quay and the Isle of Wight through the trees. The staff were welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. Delicious seafood, the cockle popcorn was so good. We all had something different and each dish was perfect. I will definitely be back.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful food and always the best service. Perfect portions. And you get to enjoy the view whilst dining. Their truffle mac and cheese is to die for, i get it every single time!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely splendid from start to finish. Service was brilliant - shout out to Tani, who made us feel welcome and to the waitress that arranged to have the menu items adapted to our halal sensibilities. The food itself came out like works of art and they were scrumptious - I didn't expect any less. I wanted to have desert but was stuffed after the mains and starters. The skate from the fish platter wasn't to my taste - but this was on me as it is as it is. The delightful visit was finished off with a thoughtful and lovely complimentary happy birthday dessert taster. Definitely would visit again. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited The Jetty with my husband for my 60th birthday!! Weather was fab and sat in garden as we arrived early. Very attentive and friendly staff. Food excellent. I had the three course set menu which had plenty of choice and tried things I would never have tried before. My husband had steak which melted in his mouth with truffle chips and mushrooms. Table wiped down between courses and staff very nice.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever visited! The view of Christchurch harbour is fantastic and the steak which I had was the best I’ve had. The staff were also very attentive and helpful. There is a wide variety of meals available on the menu and choosing what to go for was difficult as there was so much good stuff to pick from! If you’re in the area definitely go here.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • 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:
  • Harbour Hotel Christchurch - 48m away
  • Avon Reach Care Home - 182m away
  • Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant - 50m away
  • Mudeford Quay Car Park - 462m away
  • Mudeford Quay - 483m away

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