Top Places and Services in Crossways, Dorset
The Blue Vinny
12 The Moor, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8TE, UK | Pub P: 01305 848228
Rating: 4.3 (509) Price Level:
Busy Sunday roast lunchtime when we popped in after walk. Food smelt great...sadly we were not eating! Great pints of Butcombe and Dorset Knob.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Piddle Valley Vets - 138m away
- SPAR Puddletown - 356m away
- Puddletown Recreation Ground - 486m away
- Puddletown Village Hall - 478m away
Red Lion Hotel
A352, Winfrith, Dorchester DT2 8LE, UK | Restaurant P: 01305 852814
Rating: 4.3 (983) Price Level:
Stayed 3 nights ago. Beautiful pub. Location was great. Room was perfect for my wife, my son & I. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast was 11/10 - was superb. The people were so friendly and helpful - well beyond most locations. Highly recommend The Red Lion.
Rating: 5 / 5
We are staying at a small campsite not far away and this is the nearest pub so headed down Thursday for a drink with the dog to check it out. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming and the food looked amazing so we booked a table for Friday evening. Again everyone was friendly, service was good, the dog was made to feel very welcome too, she was offered a dog bed and given her own doggy menu so it’s super dog friendly which is always a bonus. The food was absolutely delicious, between us we had the smoked pork board and the smoked beef board and really enjoyed it. Always nice to be made welcome when away. We would definitely return if in the area again.
Rating: 4 / 5
My family and I had lunch here, we all really enjoyed our meals. 4 of us had roasts and 2 of us had burgers. The chips were really nice. The hostess was absolutely lovely, really kind, funny and lifted the mood. The young waiters seemed quite new and unfortunately there was a bit of a wait for drinks and the bill, and drinks were a bit expensive (£4.20 for a coke). However, I loved the atmosphere of the pub, it was really pretty and nice and quiet where we sat. Got to see lots of dogs! Wi-Fi is an added bonus :) I would recommend coming here, very good for a large group too.
Rating: 5 / 5
What an absolutely delightful experience! The food is amazing (the pulled pork: Oh, My Word!) the location is beautiful and meeting the owner was an absolute pleasure; she went above and beyond to ensure we felt warmly welcomed and completely at ease. Her attention to detail and genuine care made the experience all the more memorable. We can’t wait to return and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, a beautiful setting, and top-notch hospitality!
Rating: 5 / 5
Brilliant experience, camped one night and we were welcomed from the start! Ate in the pub and met the owners and staff that were very friendly and made us feel at home. Genuine effort was taken by all with everything from food service to the hospitality. Food was also spot on! Would highly recommend and will be returning.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Red Lion Camping Site - 26m away
Zizzi - Dorchester
5 Eldridge St, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK | Restaurant P: 01305 568110
Rating: 4.3 (1166) Price Level:
Surprised to see a very reasonable priced Christmas 3 course menu still available with loads of variety for each course , food came out quick , hot and was very tasty. Laila ensured we had all we needed ! Recommended pudding too- she was spot on ! 5*
Rating: 5 / 5
We ordered starters (pork & garlic meatballs, a garlic bombe & garlic bread) they were really tasty! Especially the bombe who knew honey could go so well with a giant garlic dough ball! For mains, we ordered a rustica sticky pig, calzone carne piccante, crispy prosciutto carbonara & a children's spaghetti bolognase. The mains were absolutely delicious, although the children's spaghetti bolognase was tasteless, which was a shame as I had high hopes. Overall, we had a really good time and came away feeling full although I was surprised that you can't use Veteran's discount on a Friday or a Saturday, I think that is quite insulting considering they accept Tesco's vouchers all day everyday!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great Italian! Visited a couple times and cannot fault anything. Great food and not badly priced compared to most. Would recommend the Pizzas and Bolognaise Chips…
Rating: 5 / 5
We had the best evening a Zizzi Dorchester. It was prime Christmas party time, the place was packed (a table of 27 came in when we were there). The staff were run ragged, but they were polite, efficient and had smiles on their faces. The food was amazing, service prompt and great value. It was my husbands first time there, he’s lactose free, but had a great choice, including desserts, we will definitely be back 😀.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Brewery Square - 77m away
- Nando's Dorchester - 39m away
- ODEON Dorchester - 53m away
- wagamama dorchester - 15m away
- Dorchester Market & Carboot - 91m away
Vivo Lounge
23 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK | Restaurant P: 01305 251291
Rating: 4.3 (824) Price Level:
Vivo Lounga had something for everyone. Their menu is very inclusive and the vegan options are endless. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the deco is very tasteful with some beautiful furniture and interesting pictures adorning the wall. The food itself was superb and quick to arrive. The meat options and the vegan options were equally well prepared and presented. All in all, you MUST have a meal here for a great time!
Rating: 5 / 5
A lovely place, me and my friend went there after a day out in Dorchester. They had amazing food and lovely staff. They were very kind to us when we said about allergies, and helped us to get what we wanted!
Rating: 5 / 5
Love the decor on the walls gives it a unique feel to the place. The food not really top notch but if you want to sit there and use WIFI while you have a coffee and read a book in a private corner or couch then that is a place to go.
Rating: 5 / 5
It's a really good place! Very delicious chicken, bacon avocado salad 🤤. Nice atmosphere and good service! Very quiet and cozy and I like Christmas decorations!
Rating: 4 / 5
I was visiting friends in England and they brought us here. It was a fun, lively place with a good atmosphere. There was no ordering at the table unless you used your device. I had trouble with mine so I ordered at the bar. The food came in reasonable time and was good quality. There were many choices and they were very accommodating to dietary requirements.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- 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 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:
- Brewery Square - 85m away
- Nando's Dorchester - 35m away
- Dorchester Market & Carboot - 53m away
- ODEON Dorchester - 46m away
- Côte Dorchester - 37m away
Hub Box Dorchester
Unit 1 Eldridge St, Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK | Restaurant P: 01305 602608
Rating: 4.4 (282) Price Level:
My favourite burger place and the dirty fries are unreal. The milkshakes are amazing, it’s definitely on the pricey side, was £75 for 2 of us but worth it in my opinion
Rating: 5 / 5
Solo dining on a Monday evening, travelling for work. Service was spot on, staff couldn’t have been better. Had the buffalo buttermilk chicken burger, which whilst delicious, lacked heat… as others have said. Wouldn’t stop me ordering it again, but HB management, if you’re reading this, get some heat in your buffalo sauce! Had the garlic and parm dirty fries which were great too. Recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
We’ve been quite a few times now & on our visit last night we were both saying how the service & food is amazing each time! It’s not often you can say that about many places these days either. We’ve tried many combinations of the menu along with some amazing specials and they have all be outstanding. The staff are always super friendly, quick service and a welcoming atmosphere. Keep up the great work guys & the burgers 🍔 🌟
Rating: 5 / 5
Fell into this restaurant as the establishment next door was closed and didn’t inform individuals who had booked. We were welcomed by the team and explained the situation. They got us seated and we thoroughly enjoyed the food. We shared some waffle fries and had a burger each. It was reasonably priced and very tasty. Good veggie options also. Would recommend the halloumi burger for veggies and the Honey C chicken burger. Big thanks to the staff for keeping our anniversary evening on track due to the Asian restaurant next door being shut.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Brewery Square - 102m away
- Côte Dorchester - 25m away
- Nando's Dorchester - 65m away
- ODEON Dorchester - 79m away
- Vivo Lounge - 39m away
The Poet Laureate
5 Pummery Sq, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GW, UK | Pub P: 01305 267000
Rating: 4.2 (334) Price Level:
Amazing Sunday roast, the landlady was extremely nice and attentive to anything I needed such as drink refills etc. the roast had beef, gravy, carrots, Yorkshire puddings, cauliflower cheese and some other bits that I don't remember but it was all very delicious. I will come back here for a roast for sure if I'm in the area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub in Poundbury. Good selection of beers and cider, friendly service and not overpriced. I fancied a snack so went for the starter portion of falafel which was just the ticket. Lovely outdoor seating as well, couldn’t ask for more, we’ll be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
Friendly team, great food and lovely welcoming ambiance I highly recommend the Port Laureate. Rugby pub with sports matches on a big screen too for big games. Good beer selection and nice setting in the square. Outdoor seating for the Summer months.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great carvery highly recommended. You will need to book at busy times, we got there at 2pm on a Sunday and there was only one table free. Staff were friendly and cheerful. I had the standard size, they also do small and large. Prices are the same as other carvery pubs nearby.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Café Octagon - 23m away
- Brownsword Hall - 24m away
- Castle Vets - 229m away
- 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre - 247m away
- MeraKi - 27m away
Spitfire Club
80 Mount Skippet Way, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8TP, UK | Bar P: 01305 853266
Rating: 4.4 (46) Price Level:
Very friendly social club. Only open at weekend. Locals were happy to play pool and poker with us. Great special offer on Heineken at £3 a pint.
Rating: 4 / 5
A friendly private club, ideal for functions of all kinds. There are 2 bars and the upstairs has a good sized dance floor. There's parking nearby although not on the premises.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great place lovely atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
An oasis in the heart of Crossways village Dorchester. lt is a members only club but you can visit as much as you want for £1.00 pp as a non member. It has a nice selection of beers, lagers and cider on tap plus a pool table and dart board. Upstairs it has another bar plus a large room to cater for parties, birthday's and anniversarys. Myself and my partner have been to the club twice to date and have met and made friends already, everyone is so friendly and welcoming.Well worth a visit as there are not many pubs in walking distance from the village.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very friendly locals, was able to join in their monthly bingo evening - as they say its not the winning!! Good night and a good laugh!! Recommend to anyone to pop on for a casual relaxing drink!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dorset Brewing Company Ltd - 272m away
- Co-op Food - Crossways - Warmwell Road - 314m away
- Emmas Grooming - 121m away
- JB Motorcycle Services - 298m away
Outdoor Cafe
Stinsford, Dorchester DT2 8QE, UK | Cafe P: Not available
Rating: 4.3 (301) Price Level:
I didn't get a burger my my colleague did and raved about it all the way back to base. Quickly prepared, local meats, quirky location, friendly staff.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice simple, tasty food and quality ingredients. Quick service. I had a breakfast bap with bacon, sausage, egg and mushroom. Delicious. Handy location right off the A35 and toilets onsite.
Rating: 4 / 5
Super little place, wild Boar Burgers! Good coffee, rolls etc freshly made on premises. Loos a few paces away.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely 😊 place to enjoy your coffee ☕️ in the woods, Beautiful little cafe ☕️ Some snacks Sandwiches 🥪 Coffee ☕️, which is not so great just a place and atmosphere makes it really nice place to be :)
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely outdoor cafe with seating, stopped here with my friend and her dog. Great views, food and service. Thankyou
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gingerbread Cafe - 3m away
The Frampton Arms
Station Rd, Moreton, Dorchester DT2 8BB, UK | Pub P: 01305 852253
Rating: 4.4 (1145) Price Level:
On arrival, after making a online booking, we were nearly turned away as staff said there was no reservations in our name, we had to prove it was booked from our online correspondence. Staff then found us a table, but advised us we had to go because that table was booked out at a certain time. We had our main meal, but didn't have a desert as we would have outstayed our welcome, only to find that upon leaving most of the restaurant was practicly empty, very disappointing. Apart from the above, the food and service was very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place, nice spacious rooms with air conditioning, decent telly and comfortable bed. Very clean and tidy, with a nice powerful shower. I really had to dig deep to find any fault with the place, and the only thing I did find wrong was that the toilet roll holder was was a bit loose. The continental breakfast had a good range of food, and was a nice way to start the day.
Rating: 4 / 5
Just had a two night stay here at this beautifully presented pub/b&b. Staff were friendly and helpful, always polite. Room was clean and had everything we needed. It’s on the train line which doesn’t feel intrusive. The food was really nice in the evenings (didn’t eat lunch there), we were a big group one evening and there were two small issues but they were sorted. The first morning, arrived to breakfast and it wasn’t ready and staff didn’t know why, they quickly sorted it out tho. The only downside for us was breakfast, as there is no hot option.
Rating: 5 / 5
My bestie Jane and I visited Moreton church, a beautiful tranquil place. We decided to be ladies that lunch and stopped at the Frampton Arms where we had a lovely lunch. The pub has a charming atmosphere, where the staff are chatty, friendly and our food was delicious and at a reasonable price, well worth a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a lovely place! We stayed here for 1 night. The room was so cozy and clean, the shower was fantastic. Sunday roast dinner and bread pudding after were absolutely delicious. Continental breakfast in the morning, which was free, had a great variety and assortment of yummy things. The stuff was very courteous and pleasant. Highly recommend!
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
Nearby Landmarks:
- Moreton Camping and Caravanning Club Site - 103m away
- Crossways Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite - 311m away
Coffee#1 Dorchester
31 South St, Dorchester DT1 1DD, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01305 265386
Rating: 4.3 (1051) Price Level:
Great cafe with lots of vegan options on the cake selection, so I was very happy 😊 tje staff are great and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great little coffee shop, staff are very pleasant. There is a good loyalty card/app scheme. Fabulous choice of beverages and even has its own *secret" menu. Good selection of items to choose from. Nice to see that calories are available next to the items, making it easy to check if you are on a specific diet. Meaning informed choices than trying to second guess, which meant my friend was able to enjoy their sweet treat even more as they were able to factor it into their daily requirements. The triple chocolate brownie is exceptionally tasty if i say so myself and a fiem favourite for me. Only downside because Coffee#1 is so good, you find yourself having to clear a table to sit at. Which is why I've marked it as a 4 star for atmosphere. The tables need clearing and wiping down more frequently as it is sometimes a struggle to get a clean table to sit at. Small, but a pleasant outside area to sit and watch the world go by.
Rating: 4 / 5
Excellent selection of coffee and cakes. Lovely location. Very spacious with a good ambiance.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great coffee, friendly service and really yummy cake. I had coffee and walnut cake and it was perfect. Staff were very helful and order was ready very quickly. Be sure to check out the wall of fame.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Iceland Supermarket Dorchester - 38m away
- Brewery Square - 262m away
- Subway - 22m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 215m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 288m away