Top Places and Services in Kingston, Dorset
The Roof Terrace
1 High St, Swanage BH19 2LN, UK | Restaurant P: Not available
Rating: 4.7 (47) Price Level:
We came one night for a drink and some oysters and promptly came back for dinner the next night. Gorgeous views, fresh seafood and young, friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely stunning place in Swanage. In fact one of the nicest places we’ve visited during our visit whilst staying at Poole. Beautiful views over the harbour, great drinks and food menu, staff are all lovely and very attentive. Dog friendly. Can’t say enough nice things.
Rating: 5 / 5
This was such a lovely stop in Swanage. The highlight of the day was sitting and enjoying the view here with a nicely composed cocktail. I would definitely prioritise visiting this place especially when the sun comes out!
Rating: 5 / 5
Previously visited The Roof Terrace and was keen to return. The menu's exciting, if it doesn't bring on a decision crisis then nothing will. As a foody I'm always on the look-out for something unusual, the crab nachos jumped out at me straight away, and we weren't disappointed. Succulent fresh crab, tossed through peach salsa and spring onion, piled onto home-made nachos and topped with finely sliced red chilli. We also had scallops, served in their shells with lightly grilled Chorizo. The wine list is simple but thoughtful, we had the organic Sauvignon Blanc which was a perfect match.
Rating: 5 / 5
Second time we’ve had lunch here coming by JetSki. The views are perfect and the staff attentive. We really enjoyed the food and were pleasantly surprised by the standard of it. It’s surprisingly hard to a find a decent standard of food these days at a fair price and this place does a great job and with a young team too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant - 8m away
- Swanage Pier Trust - 221m away
- Masala Swanage - 56m away
- East Bar - 26m away
- The Parade Fish & Chips - 138m away
The Village Inn
Ulwell, Swanage BH19 3DG, UK | Pub P: 01929 427644
Rating: 4.5 (299) Price Level:
Went for a Sunday roast. Options beef, chicken or pork with all the trimmings. Puddings were lovely, cherry pie and custard and 3 scoops of ice cream… there were more but the cherry pie got me. Large seating area inside with nice decor and large bar. They also allow well behaved dogs. Seating outside also available. Would recommend booking .
Rating: 5 / 5
Generous portions at a reasonable price. Food was tasty and staff were friendly. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be returning.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stayed at the caravan site, tried a meal on our first night as couldn't be bothered to drive out, pay for parking and search for a pub on a Monday night when all restaurants are closed in Swanage! (Mid Sept 22), had a great steak, season to perfection and partner had whole sea bass so went back 3 nights out of 4n there! lasagne one night great, homemade, and curry's good for £11 Inc prawn crackers
Rating: 5 / 5
A wonderful Christmas dinner experience celebrating my mother in law's 80th birthday. There were 15 of us, we ordered before the day and the food came out all together, piping hot and well presented. If anything there was too much food, the portions were very large. We had no space for the delicious looking mince pies that arrived after dessert so we asked for a box and took them home! Everybody said how delicious there food was. I had soup and the pie both delicious. Such a lovely night and very helpful staff.
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
Nearby Landmarks:
- Ulwell Holiday Park - 144m away
The Salt Pig
6 North St, Wareham BH20 4AF, UK | Cafe P: 01929 550673
Rating: 4.6 (431) Price Level:
We had the rarebit and avocado smash. Both were decent. The highlight was the actual shop itself, which was charming, with a lovely community feel and local meat.
Rating: 5 / 5
This place is a little gem There are a few tables to eat at so I would strongly suggest that you book in advance. The food was absolutely fantastic The chef loves to cook and you can certainly see this and taste this when your plate arrives. Also lovely local ales to try I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and I hope you will too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Superb rib of beef from Sean, 2Kg, 2 hours in the oven, 8 delicious Christmas dinners 🎄; so much easier than turkey! Same again next year for us 😉
Rating: 5 / 5
Delicious well priced lunch. The salads were great and the pork was plentiful. Can't wait to make a return visit!
Rating: 5 / 5
Seduction in the form of sausage rolls in the shop window 😍. Stopped to explore the town and a stroll along the river, this looked like the place to be. Good choice of sides to go with the freshly baked sausage roll, so was definitely a great choice. Coffee good too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 128m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 30m away
- Co-op Food - Wareham - North Street - 41m away
- Rex Cinema - 121m away
- Anglebury House - 61m away
Mortons Manor
45 East St, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EE, UK | Hotel P: 01929 480988
Rating: 4.6 (268) Price Level:
We booked Sunday Lunch at the Manor. It was lovely menu and the food was presented beautifully. Yes staff were very attentive and polite. The parking was good and on site. I would recommend booking for Sunday but be prepared for a really special experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a lovely dinner here and would highly recommend. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly and they were very happy to let us bring our dog as well. Food was delicious and a good range of options as well for vegetarians. Beautiful building as well! 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited for Sunday lunch and a lazy afternoon in front of the open fire in their oak panelled reading room! The service is attentive and friendly, the 3-course luncch we opted for was amazing value for what you got. I'd recommend this place to anyone without hesitation. A real treat.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had lunch at the restaurant of Mortons Manor after a nice walk from Wareham to Corfe Castle. The hotel is located close to the entrance of the castle and has a parking lot, which is very useful in the small (and beautiful) town. The service was great and the food really good Also, prices are fair, particularly if you consider the quality of the ingredients. I definitely recommend this place.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Corfe Castle - 351m away
- The Castle Inn - 232m away
- Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 176m away
- The Greyhound Inn - 152m away
- Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 112m away
Kingston Country Courtyard
West St, Corfe Castle, Kingston, Wareham BH20 5LR, UK | Hotel P: 01929 481066
Rating: 4.6 (346) Price Level:
Such a lovely place to stay. I just wish we could have stayed for longer. I love the rooms, the bed was so comfortable. The restaurant serves stunning food and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We would definitely stay again when travelling that way. I have recommended this place to my family when they go too
Rating: 5 / 5
We have stayed on a few occasions, but we also chose to have our wedding reception at this venue. Julie and her team where fantastic from the arrangements to the day. Food was exceptional and nothing was too much for the staff. Staff are always so helpful and the views from this venue are second to none. For a country side/historic retreat this is definitely one for you to seek. With breath taking views of countryside and the sea. You will have everything you need on your doorstep.
Rating: 5 / 5
We’ve just checked out of The Courtyard after a one night stay and are super happy. From the staff to the rooms to the food to the location it was the most lovely stay. We stayed in room 4 the garden suite. We had everything we needed. It was warm and the bathroom had underfloor heating as well as a working towel rail. The toiletries smelt amazing to. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and both were delicious. Aron was especially helpful and polite with a great sense of humour. We will be back for sure. Highly recommend for couples, families and dogs.
Rating: 4 / 5
Good value comfortable hotel and a good sized room. Very clean Close to the sw coast path (esp with current 2024 diversion to Kingston) Comfy bed. Good shower. Dinner and breakfast were fine. Some breakfast options had a supplementary cost. This was clear on the menu but I was surprised to be charged an extra 70p for a ham omelette when there was a plate of hand carved ham freely available on the buffet table and I was not having the bacon, sausage, beans etc that would have been included if I had the full English. This seemed penny pinching. Lighting in our room was very poor - Impossible to read in bed.
Rating: 4 / 5
We had a one-night stay as part of a short trip to Dorset. Whilst for us the decor lacked a little, the room was very clean, as was the en-suite wet room. A highlight of our stay was the customer service for which they have won an award and we are not surprised. Dinner was tasty - we had some beautifully cooked cod - and the breakfast was good too. The location is excellent for Corfe Castle and the coast.
Features:
- Dog Friendly
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Kaff's Coffee Pot
Unit 2, Greens Barn, The Rempstone Centre, South St, Wareham BH20 4NX, UK | Cafe P: 07979 494038
Rating: 4.7 (70) Price Level:
Amazing little gem of a cafe! We were very impressed with the quality of cakes, drinks and actually the prices were really fair too! Super friendly service as well 😊 Vegan food options on the menu. Vegan chocolate cake and vegan treacle tart available on the day we went but sounds like the cake options change regularly (lots of other options too). I had an iced oat milk coffee with caramel syrup which was amazing! And the treacle tart with soya cream which was equally amazing. Dog friendly at the outside seating and dog treats brought out your pooch 🐶
Rating: 5 / 5
Hands down the best cake I have ever eaten! Purchased entire cake ! Cost was super! Got home and absolutely smashed it!! Wow Thank you so much for sharing your amazing culinary skills with the world!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here to get out of the intense heat at a shady table outside and were really pleasantly surprised - lovely coffee, good value, excellent customer service. One of our party didn't want a drink but was offered a glass of iced tap water all the same - so kind and thoughtful. Recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
OMG! Never have I been served such a large doorstop sandwich. This is half a loaf! But absolutely delicious, the bread was so soft and the eggs, bacon and sausages were cooked to perfection. Couldn’t eat anything else for the rest of the day. The staff were also brilliant, a real credit to the cafe.
Rating: 5 / 5
Called in today for some lunch, pleasantly surprised 😊 my husband and I had a panini and a doorstep sandwich WOW it was massive, biggest sandwich ever with loads of prawns and a side salad. All this plus drinks for under £18 a bargain. Will definitely be back. Thank you 😊
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 68m away
- The Bear Wareham - 57m away
- Rex Cinema - 120m away
- The Chipperies - 36m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 109m away
The Scott Arms
West St, Kingston, Wareham BH20 5LH, UK | Pub P: 01929 480270
Rating: 4.2 (1464) Price Level:
Food is very nice, if a bit on the higher end for a country pub. Still they need to pay bills or we lose them. The view of the castle is priceless in good weather, not storm Darragh! Watch out for the service charge.
Rating: 4 / 5
We found the staff very friendly, the service efficient, and the food well cooked with generous portions. Huge pub with lots of different spaces inside, great range of local beer and cider. Glad we ignored the negative reviews! 🙂
Rating: 4 / 5
Stayed here whilst walking the coast path. There is a long diversion away from the coast to Kingston, so it was in a great location. The pub is clearly very old and the rooms reflect this. Very clean and warm but slightly shabby. I arrived on a Sunday, and they were serving Sunday Roasts, which was excellent - perfect after a long walk. Breakfast was lovely too - quality ingredients and well cooked. All in all, it was a very pleasant stay
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve never been disappointed by The Scott Arms, it’s beautiful in the summer and in the winter the Sunday roast is incredible and great value. Really high quality beef, portion sizes are amazing, a great selection of veg and the Yorkshire pudding …. Delicious!! Already looking forward to my next visit 👍🏻
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
The Fox Inn
8 West St, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5HD, UK | Bar P: 01929 480449
Rating: 4.4 (569) Price Level:
This is a special place. It has all of the atmosphere, the charm, the history, the people, the food you are looking for. Magical lower patio. Had a sunset dinner with a lovely view of Corte Castle. You won’t do better.
Rating: 5 / 5
Corfe village is a time warp historical wonder, including this quaint cosy village pub. Lovely food, nice staff, perfect name for a fox passing by on his adventure 🦊 Will definitely come back in summer.
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a lovely garden with an amazing view of the castle. Service is friendly and quick. We had drinks, chips and other nibbles but have had meals before and the food always tastes delicious and freshly prepared and the prices are very reasonable, especially for the level of quality. A visit here is a must for us when in Corfe.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub, a stones throw from Corfe Castle, which serves an excellent quality Sunday lunch until 8pm ... booking advised, it's very popular! You can get a table for anytime in the afternoon to allow you a good day out doing whatever you want first. The meat is bought locally and the gravy was amazing 👏🏻 lovely big garden. Highly recommended
Rating: 4 / 5
Had a couple of good value meals here. Very prompt service, though recommended to make reservations for meals as it's a very busy place. The cheese sauce on the cauliflower needed to be cooked out for longer, and the base of the huge batter pudding was slightly doughy, otherwise really good and substantial meals.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 17m away
- Corfe Castle - 223m away
- The Greyhound Inn - 49m away
- Corfe Castle car park (National Trust) - 437m away
- Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 69m away
The Greyhound Inn
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ, UK | Bar P: 01929 480205
Rating: 4.3 (1230) Price Level:
Today, we had the pleasure of dining at The Greyhound Inn, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming, and we easily found a comfortable spot in the cozy back garden under a pergola. For my meal, I ordered a steak with salad and fries, while my companions chose chicken wings with spicy sauce, salad, and onion rings. We also enjoyed a pint of shandy. The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us more than satisfied. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the sides complemented it wonderfully. My friends were equally pleased with their meals, praising the flavorful wings and the crispy onion rings. The service was another highlight. The waitstaff were incredibly friendly and courteous, making us feel right at home. Their attentive service added to the overall pleasant dining experience. In summary, The Greyhound Inn offers tasty food, generous portions, and excellent service in a charming setting. We highly recommend it and look forward to our next visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
As a party of seven including two children we enjoyed an excellnot meal. The food was great with good-size portions. The service throughout was superb. Everyone present enjoyed their food and drink
Rating: 5 / 5
Great pub with delicious food. Good children’s menu too. Staff were friendly and attentive. We had the fish and chips, burger and ham, egg and chips. All were good portion and very tasty. The chocolate orange dessert was lovely. The lemon dessert was a little smaller but the staff did let us know when ordering.
Rating: 5 / 5
Superb quick friendly service. Seated within 2 mins. And yes it does get busy here but you dint need a booking to get a table. Live music was playing when we had food here which was another welcome addition. A nice cosy feel pub.
Rating: 5 / 5
Booked for Sunday lunch on the day and managed to get a table. We were met and taken to our lovely decorated table in a quiet corner of the pub. We had the Sunday lunch and it was fantastic. 10/10 We visit new pubs as often as we can and The Greyhound was brilliant. You get a large mix of veg, choice of meats roast spuds, parsnips and of course Yorkshire pudding. Condiments came with the meal, no need to ask. It was one of the best Sunday lunches I've had in a very long time. Hats off to the chef and waitress who made it a great lunch out.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- 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:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Corfe Castle - 207m away
- Bankes Arms Hotel - 21m away
- The Fox Inn - 45m away
- Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd - 38m away
- Corfe Castle Model Village (Cafe open ONLY) - 62m away
Clavells Restaurant
Kimmeridge, Wareham BH20 5PE, UK | Restaurant P: 01929 480701
Rating: 4.3 (700) Price Level:
After tracking through the mud and the rain we stumbled across this inn and what a find! Food was exceptional and we were made to feel so welcome. They even organised us a taxi due to no phone signal
Rating: 5 / 5
I'm not sure if this icecream stall is same as this restaurant cos that'what google picked I dare to say that this banana ice cream at this stall, close to Etchi'w museum is the best natural ice cream I've had!!!!! If I ever visit again, I'm coming with ice packs to freeze some and take home
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow! What a find! We stumbled across this restaurant when trying to find Tyneham village. It looked really busy from the outside, so we tried our luck to get a table. The staff were really lovely, welcoming and warm, got us a table and even produced a separate vegan menu on request! ⭐️⭐️ The starters were so appealing we shared three between us and the mains were cooked to perfection! We were full to the brim, but still managed to squeeze in a sticky toffee pudding. Overvall, very very impressed with the range of options, the quality of the food and the fantastic staff. We will definitely be back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Loved our Sunday roast + dessert. Only negative was soft drinks pricey at £4.50, but otherwise happy with the quality and portion of the main meal and the lovely choice of desserts.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- 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:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life - 28m away