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

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Kington magna, Dorset

The John Peel

52 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK

4.5 (382 reviews)
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P: 01747 853178

Popped in for breakfast 😋 and wasn't disappointed at all, it was delicious 😋 good portion size too, we had the peel breakfast and couldn't finish it, eyes bigger than our bellys. Tea is refilled as well for no extra cost, bargain.The staff were very friendly and helpful the premises were clean and the toilets were spotlessly clean too with free sanitary products, amazing touch. Thankyou for a good experience all round, highly recommended.

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I am giving this five as it is a museum piece. Opened in 1976 it has never changed. Been decorated regularly, but kept the original features. So if you want a 70's cafe with frothy coffee & fried food this is the place. They do have the modern coffee & up to date delights of the 21st century, but keep the old favourites. The breakfast are fun as are the lunches. Some good photos of old Shaftesbury on display. The manager has been there for 43 years, so the owners must be great too.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good inexpensive traditional cafe. Lovely staff. Very dog friendly. Good food. Well worth a visit

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely traditional cafe Banging breakfast Would fully recommend

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 175m away
  • Gold Hill Museum - 143m away
  • Kalypsos - 18m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms - 202m away
  • Reeve The Baker - 171m away
The Stalls Cafe

Chestnut yard studios, Salisbury SP3 5NH, UK

4.6 (142 reviews)

P: 07849 495592

Nice place for a coffee stop and brunch. Fantastic ice cream milkshakes. Good flat white but was only slightly warm. Bit on the pricey side but overall a pleasant experience.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best coffee for miles, in a county where it’s tricky to find a decent flat white. Coffee is advertised as ‘Aussie style’. At least four types of hot chocolate, made properly. Dogs and kids welcomed. Nice staff. Outdoor and in-barn seating

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a gem of a place! Friendly staff, great coffee and breakfast and stunning venue/ atmosphere.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Such a lovely cafe with the most friendly staff. Dogs are allowed and the Olympics was being shown on the TV. Our food was alright, but there wasn’t a huge choice on the menu. It looks as though the weekends have a bigger variety for food if that’s what you’re planning to come in for.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • 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
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Cafe Boscanova

650 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4BP, UK

4.7 (1,161 reviews)
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P: 01202 078878

Our top breakfast choice when we’re around Boscombe. There’s plenty of choice on the menu, with options to suit meat eaters, vegetarian and vegan guests - I’ve enjoyed every meal I’ve had at Boscanova, but it’s their American style pancakes that keeps us coming back! Never had anything elsewhere that even comes close!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Food was lovely, staff are friendly. Only reason i am giving 4 stars is because they brought out my family’s food then I had to wait for mine & then they got my order wrong and brought out the wrong food, so I had to wait even longer, whilst my family had already eaten their meals. That’s the only negative. Food was still tasty & I wouldn’t let this put me off returning

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Staying over in Bournemouth for the weekend so came here for a good morning breakfast and I wasn’t disappointed, lovely culture and good food! Tried the London Fog and it actually surprised me - a one of a kind drink!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely brunch spot, staff were super friendly and very attentive. We ordered the avo toast and the price was so reasonable for the amount given, we ended up ordering an extra place of toast for the amount of avocado received. The coffees were so lovely with a variety of alternative milks and syrups available. A very cosy and clean location and would recommend a visit.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic local cafe with super friendly and attentive staff, delicious food and a chilled yet vibrant atmosphere that you feel welcome in instantly. On a Sunday morning you may have to wait for a table as they are super busy but it’s worth the wait. My husband and I both went for the Full English, the produce was of great quality with full flavour, cook very well and served with a smile, you can’t go wrong. We will be back for the pancakes next!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 75m away
  • Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth - 56m away
  • Sovereign Shopping Centre - 146m away
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth - 217m away
  • Boots - 66m away
The Stapleton Arms

Church Hill, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham SP8 5HS, UK

4.5 (290 reviews)
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P: 01963 370028

We were recommended The Stapleton Arms by the owners of an AirBnB we were staying in. We had the Sunday roast and it was the best we've had out in a very long time. Good portions, homemade and delicious! Chicken supreme was tasty with thyme and apricot stuffing and the beef was beautifully rare, with a good sized bowl of mixed steamed veg to share. Creme Brûlée with melt in the mouth shortbread and homemade raspberry sorbet was amazing, as were the scoops of honeycomb and rocky road ice cream! Compliments to the chef and kitchen team. Couldn't fault anything! The young staff were on point and friendly, polite and helpful, and the owner was charming. Wish all pubs were like the Stapleton Arms!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First time at this pub, and it was superb. Great quiet village location. The drink selection was great, and seriously, the food was some of the best I've ever had! Will definitely be back

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great lunch with a friend. Service just perfect. Food and atmosphere wonderful. Always a joy to come here when seeing family andfriends.

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Probably one of the best roast lunches I've had. Big portions, everything super tasty. Pudding fantastic

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had dinner last night with a friend of mine and it was fabulous. We both had lamb hotpot. We had creme brulee and eton mess sundae😍

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Buckhorn Weston Village Hall - 129m away
  • Rockhill Motors Ltd - 389m away
The Dolphin Inn

Peacemarsh, Gillingham SP8 4HB, UK

4.6 (273 reviews)
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P: 01747 824007

Great food and service. I will definitely go again. The sticky toffee pudding was incredible. Prices are fair, especially considering everywhere costs more to eat out nowadays.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a really Lovely meal here. The staff were so attentive and really went out of their way to check ingredients for a food intolerance. The food we had tasted amazing and our Waitress checked on us to ensure that we enjoyed our meal. I cannot recommend this place enough. Really good food, Amazing atmosphere and staff who really care about the quality of the food they serve.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had our choir Christmas lunch at The Dolphin today and it was amazing! The food was superb (as always), the service was excellent, and our wonderful hosts Julie and Andy looked after our every need. This was the second year our group ( there were 17 of us today) have chosen The Dolphin for our Christmas lunch and I can’t imagine that anywhere else could better our experience today.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We found this place on Google maps trying to find somewhere for lunch, we were not disappointed. It's a very pretty looking place and the staff were very friendly. The food was amazing, we didn't leave anything on our plates. Would 10/10 recommend 👌

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a lovely dinner last night ! Cheesecake is absolutely amazing ! Thank you for the lovely hospitality. We will definitely be back for a meal again. We will pop in as normal for a couple of beers in the meantime. Cheers

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Peacemarsh Garage - 149m away
  • Peacemarsh Surgery - 279m away
  • Neal's Yard Remedies Store & Therapy Rooms - 334m away
  • Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery - 274m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Gillingham - 279m away
Blackmarsh Farm Café

Blackmarsh Farm, Dodd's Cross, Sherborne DT9 4JX, UK

4.6 (177 reviews)
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P: 01935 815040

An amazing maize, maze one of the best around. What a pity it's the final maze this year. A wonderful attraction for all the family with all the usual facilities including a superb little cafe. Play area for younger children and very reasonably priced. Staff extremely friendly and helpful adding to the experience. The maze is open all summer until early September so get in there quickly for a brilliant day out!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went with my sister ( a local ) and daughter and granddaughter. Food was really lovely. Highly reccomend the quiche. The play area is safe and really well laid out. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit. We live over an hour away but do make a beeline for Blackmarsh Farm when visiting. Staff are lovely too.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good location on the edge of Sherborne to let the kids run and play while you sit comfortably in the old farm yard with a cake and coffee or maybe a light lunch.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I love this little place that has a larger personality especially around the holidays, nice food, nice helpful staff, and full of friendlyness. It gets bigger and louder during the holidays and summer months when it opens the play area and the maize maze. Lovely for families and children. I have to say it pleases my heart to see this place set up for children's outside play, they certainly keep you on your toes, even when you are not part of that group or party, it has a little downside life everywhere when is busy hearing can be an issue even when sat face to face, so if you're expecting a wee cuppa or coffee or lunch in peace or relative quite here, you honestly won't know until you get there. It's just lovely hearing the children and youths being a play outside and not attached to their phones or computers.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Black Shed Flowers - 109m away
Bonjour

4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3TR, UK

4.7 (124 reviews)
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P: 07597 084277

Friendly and kind staff, they are really a pleasure to be around and the cafe is honestly a great place to have a snack or a drink in. Tasty hot chocolate!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely lil cafe. Had an Americano and a flapjack to go from here. Emily and John were on shift I must say both were very welcoming, friendly & extremely helpful. Was a pleasure to meet you both will visit again soon. I really dislike coming into poundbury (was there because of work) but these lovely humans made my day. Thank you so much.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing customer service, very reasonably priced. It's a cafe you come away thinking "that was amazing" rather than "that was ok" Thank you very much! Will come back ❤️❤️

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped at this lovely cafe on the way to Cornwall and it was so good we stopped there again on the way back. Emily and John are friendly and the food tasty with generous portions. We thoroughly recommend. Keith and Serena.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A “rare find” as AirBnB often says! An old school cafe, with personal service at reasonable/fair prices. It’s not often that you can buy an Americano for £2.20 these days! And their menu has a wide range of sandwiches and/or toasties. Nothing fancy, but great value and a friendly welcome.

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  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Finca - 79m away
  • Hardy Barbers - Dorchester - 16m away
  • Poundbury Gardens - 215m away
  • The Sanctuary Of Poundbury - 19m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 291m away
Border Bean

22-24 High St, Kington HR5 3AX, UK

4.6 (199 reviews)
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P: 01544 231625

Lovely staff. Gr8 food and eben better coffee.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Really delicious cake and the best Vanilla latte, childrens hot chocolate served child friendly. Definitely a find

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Little community cafe. Friendly staff good price we had to cheese and beans baked potatoes and a fizzy drink £14. Happy days 😁

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great coffee and flapjack after walking in the hills. Carpark nearby.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped at this lovely cafe 110km along my bikeride from Bristol to Manchester. The staff were very kind, and the hearty food sorted me out on my travels for many miles. Thankyou very much from Bristol:)

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine - 50m away
  • SPAR - Kington - 45m away
  • Co-op Food - Kington - Crabtree Road - 146m away
  • Wine Vaults - 31m away
  • Bamboo Garden - 55m away
The Watch House

West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EN, UK

4.3 (1,039 reviews)
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P: 01308 459330

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 - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 - 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 - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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

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 😂👍

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
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  • 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
The Grosvenor Arms

High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK

4.4 (624 reviews)

P: 01747 850580

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 ❤️

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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

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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

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