Top Places and Services in Stour provost, Dorset
The Grosvenor Arms
High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK | Hotel P: 01747 850580
Rating: 4.4 (624) Price Level:
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.
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 ❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely perfect! There for my wife’s 50th birthday. Fantastic room, fantastic service and fantastic food. Great central location.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
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
The Beachside
Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth DT3 6PW, UK | Cafe P: 01305 833216
Rating: 4.4 (676) Price Level:
Beach cafés can be a bit of a dive — not this one! Really tasty good, generous portion sizes, friendly staff, a relaxed atmosphere, and sea views. We especially enjoyed the scampi and the dirty fries.
Rating: 4 / 5
The food is chip shop style but tastes good. Service is friendly and there is a separate bar for alcoholic drinks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had the fish and chips with mushy peas. This for us is the best fish and chips in Weymouth for your money. The batter is always cooked perfectly, lovely and crispy. A great portion of chips and nice sized pot of mushy peas. Restaurant looks perfectly out over the sea at Bowleaze cove. There is always outside seating under cover and also a decked area.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- 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
Nearby Landmarks:
- Fantasy Island - 79m away
- Waterside | Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa | Weymouth - 186m away
- Sunset Bar & Restaurant - 84m away
- Lookout Cafe - 481m away
- Jordan Hill Roman Temple - 390m away
The Trough
Stone Ln, Yeovil BA21 4NU, UK | Restaurant P: 01935 413027
Rating: 4.4 (556) Price Level:
Lovely ambience. Food was well portioned. Food was average. Wings could be seasoned better. The fish batter was crispy. Pulled pork sandwich was good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had lunch here and it was excellent! The carrot cake and chai tea are 5* worthy alone; everything else is a bonus! Décor is fabulous, as is the location. Service was a little slow but it's August and expected tbh... Staff really friendly
Rating: 5 / 5
went for a birthday meal food was amazing, decor was eccentric, staff were friendly and lovely to speak to the food did take a while to arrive due to issues in the kitchen on the day but the staff apologised and explained this seeing the animals in the fields outside after the meal was a nice surprise overall highly recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Farmyard - 164m away
- The Co-operative Food - 482m away
Virginia Ash
Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PL, UK | Restaurant P: 01963 363868
Rating: 4.2 (574) Price Level:
Popped in for dinner this evening on the way home. The bar staff were lovely very friendly and accommodating. We had the mixed grill and Chicken Tikka. Wow is all I can say. The portion sizes were huge , food was fresh hot and very tasty. My partner fancies himself as a mixed grill king and he said this was the nicest he had ever had . I loved the curry there was so much chicken , hot fluffy rice and a lovely soft nan bread presented beautifully. We will definitely be returning very soon . Great value for money , lovely little pub , good food and lovely staff.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Sunday Carvery was the best. We booked a table the staff were very attentive . The carvery was the best i have had. Food was fantastic , a great variety of roast meats and super vegs to compliment. All staff were engaging and it was a most satisfying and most enjoyable visit. The price of the Carvery was great. Will be back from Kingston upon Thames. Many thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went here to have Sunday Dinner. The staff are very friendly. Large selection of food at a reasonable price. Being a vegetarian, plumped for the Nut Roast. They make the best I have ever tasted. When inquired was told that it is made by the owner herself, superb. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Disabled friendly car park, small step to enter premises. Would highly recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
Four of us stopped for a meal. We had not booked but this was not a problem. Service was quick and attentive despite the fact that it was 5pm on a Saturday. All four of us were very pleased with our meals. I had a beef lasagne, probably the largest one I have ever had and it was very enjoyable. We will definitely call again. We'll done to all the staff!
Rating: 4 / 5
Christmas dinner party and there were at least 2 other parties there too. Staff were lovely. Food ok only critisism was my parsnip wasnt cooked enough, but considering they were catering for 50+ people I think they did very well. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening. Just 1 more thing..... please wipe the tables with something that does not leave a sticky residue.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- 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
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Henstridge Skate Park - 166m away
- Precision Clutch Components Ltd - 120m away
- Bird In Hand - 291m away
- St Nicholas' Church - 396m away
Costa Coffee
2 High St, Gillingham SP8 4QT, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01747 834468
Rating: 4.3 (303) Price Level:
I'm a regular at this, my local Costa. Staff are excellent. The gals are friendly and professional - most importantly they know how to make lovely coffee. Problems - not because of the store's staff :- sometimes deliveries to the store are not in schedule 🤦leading to low stocks of cakes, sandwiches etc .... Some comments have noted *dirty tables* whatever. Sometimes the 2 on duty (occasionally even 1) can be overwhelmed for a few minutes with customers. However ask them to clear/clean your table and it will be done ASAP. Plus as soon as the short rush is over normal cleaning etc is done. The store and toilet ARE wheelchair (accessable).
Rating: 5 / 5
A lovely place to come and grab a coffee. I’ve only been a couple of times and taken away both times but the coffee has been excellent. I always ask for half the shots of coffee and it’s never too much bother. Staff are friendly and good at acknowledging my child too which makes her happy. They also always ask if you have the Costa app which is handy as I would forgot to collect my rewards else. The Maple Hazel Latte is a new firm favourite too! Will have to visit a lot more while it’s on the menu.
Rating: 4 / 5
A little costa coffee shop but very polite and friendly staff. It was lovely and quiet when we went in which I prefer.
Rating: 4 / 5
A normal Costa - service not the fastest. Only went here because my son came out without his epi pen. Otherwise would have tried Kaffe over the road as it smelt amazing as we walked past. Or Coffee and Canines which is near and fab.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went here this morning for a latte. The two lads working there gave excellent customer service. They were polite, attentive and very efficient. The coffee was lovely and hot and served with lovely chat. These two men should be rewarded for their excellent service and they both appeared to be enjoying their job. A few other staff in other Costa branches could learn a thing or two from these lovely chaps. Well done.
Features:
- Dine-In
- 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
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Lidl - 44m away
- Lads & Dads Gillingham - 26m away
- Gillingham Chinese Takeaway - 19m away
- Asda Gillingham Supermarket - 197m away
- Crockers Ltd - 48m away
Gillingham Tandoori
The Square, Gillingham SP8 4AY, UK | Indian Restaurant P: 01747 822579
Rating: 4.3 (231) Price Level:
This was our first time ordering from here and we travelled from Stalbridge following the positive online reviews. With a baby due anyday now here's hoping the old wives tales are true 😁 The food was fantastic, hot , tasty and fresh. I have a smaller appetite so ordered the smaller portion deal and even this will last me 2 days. The chicken was cooked perfectly, nan bread was delicious I can't recommend this enough for those with a smaller appetite a great idea. Chilli chicken was delicious and fresh flavours not artificial heat. Again perfect dish . We will most definitely be visiting again .
Rating: 5 / 5
Delicious food. So glad we decided to try the good here. I've only had takeaways, but I'm sure the restaurant side is equally as good.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely family meal last night with my brother who is in UK for a visit, always very friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere, food is always fantastic too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a very nice evening at the restaurant 31/03/23. The food was very nice and the service was great from the two waitresses who were welcoming and kept our drinks flowing. We will be returning in the near future.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Phoenix - 15m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 206m away
- The Shreen Veterinary Group - 45m away
- Red Lion - 62m away
- CHAN'S Chinese Takeaway - 106m away
VICEROY
South St, Gillingham SP8 4AP, UK | Restaurant P: 01747 823351
Rating: 4.1 (78) Price Level:
Our go to place for an Indian. Always so lovely and the food is perfect every single time. 10% discount on collection orders which is absolutely amazing too. Amazing value for money
Rating: 5 / 5
A super find! We stumbled across this restaurant tonight, and it was such a great surprise. My husband, girls, and I had a slap up meal for 4, including delicious sides and drinks. The food was on point. They have a varied and interesting menu - plenty of choice. Everything arrived hot and tasted wonderful - aromatic, richly flavoured, and clearly made with love. The portions were generous, so we ended up taking the leftovers home for tomorrow’s lunches. Great service, and value for money. Thanks for having us - we will be back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a lovely restaurant with the kindest staff! Stayed open late just for us to get a last minute meal after work - so incredibly appreciative for this! Delicious food, would definitely recommend- Thank you!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great meal very friendly staff, meal ready when the estimate said, had the phal going for the hottest thing on the menu had both heat and flavour will definitely try something different next time, had bhaji and samosas to start a new business at this time local businesses need all the help they can get. Had another meal still great quality the rest of my family satisfied with their meals had a jalfrezzi would recommend
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gillingham Tandoori - 34m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 181m away
- The Phoenix - 15m away
- The Shreen Veterinary Group - 33m away
- Red Lion - 70m away
The Phoenix
The Square, Gillingham SP8 4AY, UK | Pub P: 01747 823277
Rating: 4.1 (84) Price Level:
Promptly opened to the 11am chimes of the local church bells. Regulars don't hang around in popping in for a morning pint.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great pub. Nice atmosphere and welcoming at any time. Like the open fire in the winter. Had a great new year's there. Keep on going strong The Phoenix!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great local pub! Love this place - my favourite local
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice pub. New landlord who was kind and welcoming. Good value. Locals were kind. Warm atmosphere
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gillingham Tandoori - 20m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 193m away
- The Shreen Veterinary Group - 35m away
- Red Lion - 65m away
- CHAN'S Chinese Takeaway - 107m away
The Half Moon
Salisbury Rd, Shaftesbury SP7 8BS, UK | Pub P: 01747 852456
Rating: 4.1 (1067) Price Level:
We had a family Xmas dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The staff are fun and attentive, every course was perfect on every meal. Thank you very much for a lovely time and food.
Rating: 5 / 5
Booked a table for Mothering Sunday 19/03/2023. Arrived 10 minutes before reservation, friendly waitress showed us our table. Drinks arrived within a few minutes following by starters and then freshly cooked mains. Meals are very tasty, staff very attentive and helpful. Happy to return here and recommend it! Thank you 🙂
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub rustic inside lovely setting staff very friendly and the food was lovely Easy to get to.and plenty of parking
Rating: 5 / 5
Led a motorcycle group ride from Solent area to Somerset / Dorset, with a Sunday lunch stop at the Half Moon, Shaftesbury. 11 of us for lunch and we'd booked ahead so we had tables put together ready for us. Arriving about 1pm, the place was busy. We were fortunate to be served by a lovely young lady, Alyssa. Excellent customer service. She was charming - with an Essex-meets-Somerset type of accent - and confident; and nothing seemed to phase her, not even the items that weren't available on the menu or the pace of the kitchen. Clearly best to go for the carvery, but not everyone who has an evening meal planned wants that at lunchtime.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Best Western Royal Chase Hotel - 145m away
- Shaftesbury School - 381m away
- A & R Tiles Ltd - 331m away
Domino's Pizza - Gillingham - Dorset
Sydenham House, High St, Gillingham SP8 4AG, UK | Delivery Restaurant P: 01747 442222
Rating: 4 (15) Price Level:
I came into domino’s late one night, 10 minutes before closing, with a low maximum amount of money to spend. The man was very nice and found me a good deal that worked for my price range. He made my pizza, and then gave me two free garlic bread pizzas. He was very lovely, and I appreciate his generosity and kindness
Rating: 5 / 5
Collected my £6 opening offer pizza and was really happy with my order. Every slice was cut evenly (which norm you don’t get) and there was the right amount of topping. The pizza tasted fantastic and the quality was amazing. Keep up this standard of workmanship and this store will do fantastic. Best £6 spent for top tier customer satisfaction.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had sides , pizza and desserts , all of it was great, a dipping melting cheese pot , was incredible, my only thing is , I wish you cooked the chicken wings a tad longer , there always soggy, just want them crispier :) I also really really wish you delivered , I like 6.5 miles away
Features:
- Takeout
- Delivery
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- High Street Post Office - 42m away
- Crockers Ltd - 31m away
- Lidl - 122m away
- Asda Gillingham Supermarket - 194m away
- Gillingham Chinese Takeaway - 60m away