Best Places and Services in Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Dorset

Bean on the Green Café

8 Fordington Grn, Dorchester DT1 1LU, UK

4.8 (113 reviews)

P: 01305 753492

Hello 👋 Tiny village atmosphere. Outside on The Green, time stands still. Inside, cosy, creative chic. The array of cakes looked delicious 😋 Simply the best coffee and lovely helpful service.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

adorable little place next to the green, we sat outside on a little table with our dog and enjoyed some savouries, cakes and coffee. the sausage roll and ham and cheese croissants were delicious! the staff were lovely too, thankyou 😊

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely owners. Mum makes the savoury food and her daughter makes the cakes. A choice of vegetarian and gluten free options alongside full English breakfast etc. Not a huge cafe but charming with seating upstairs as well as down. Chairs and tables are also set out on the green. Supper evenings available and the downstairs setting is super romantic.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Waiting for the car to get new tyres fitted at National Tyre (a Halfords Company.....) I stumbled upon this lovely little cafe and all of its quirky contents - staff included. A lovely Americano and a rich, crumbly and packed sausage roll proving to be just the restorative I didn't know I needed - even if it was proffered by the waitress to everyone before finding its way to its rightful consumer... hilarious, as I watched it unfold, and no grudge at all, it should probably write its own travel memoir).

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful food and coffee with lovely attentive staff who were very friendly and super helpful. Food was delicious and cakes were incredible. Handmade on site too. Beautiful scenery. Absolute 10/10

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  • Dine-In
  • 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 Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Callaway's Fish & Chips - 52m away
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 377m away
  • Bay Tree House - 331m away
  • Vertu BMW Dorchester - 396m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 483m away
Travers Electrical Contractor

43 Cambridge Rd, Dorchester DT1 2LS, UK

5.0 (1 reviews)

P: 01305 267090

Prompt service. Good job.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset County Hospital - 338m away
  • Dorset County Hospital Emergency Department - 294m away
  • Sydney Arms - 456m away
  • Imperial Dragon Chinese Take Away - 212m away
  • The Crusty Cob - 195m away
Finca

50a South St, Dorchester DT1 1DQ, UK

4.9 (27 reviews)

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Such delicious coffee!!! Gutted there isn't one closer to Bournemouth, I would visit alot!!! The chocolate tiffin and salted caramel brownie were divine too! Great choice of cakes and buns. The server was so friendly, I'm sorry I didn't catch her name, but she showed me her gorgeous dog tattoos!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just really excellent coffee. They really know their beans. And the staff are friendly and the cakes are great too. I will be getting my coffee here a lot!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went on a recommendation, it says something when people queue outside for the place to open when the chain coffee shops are already open close by. Excellent espresso based coffee and delicious croissants served by a friendly batista. An easy recommendation.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best coffee in Dorchester. There’s a reason why there are 3 of them in such a small town! Seating in this one feels a little cramped, especially in the colder months, hence the 4 stars for atmosphere. Baked treats are lovely. Much better than the chain coffee places in town. Support the indie places or they’ll be gone!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great coffee, probably one of the best flat White's I have had in a long, long time. Good atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommended if you want top quality coffee

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  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 95m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 102m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 134m away
  • Blacks - 16m away
  • Boots - 56m away
Meram Kitchen Dorchester

2 Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

5.0 (30 reviews)

P: 01305 594000

Amazing food and hospitable staff. Highly recommend the Iskender, very filling & great flavours.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great meal, we had the mezze for 2, then shared the lamb chops. Great food, good portion sizes & super friendly service! We will be going back 👌

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We walked in earlier this evening as a table of 5 and we had the best time. We had a platter for two to share and it was just amazing. Fussy 5 year old has now decided calamari but be one of her new favourite things. Didn’t get a picture of the dessert as it didn’t last long but it was just as good as the food which couldn’t be faulted. Our waitress Lillie was great. I’ve already booked again for a big group on my birthday, we had a great night, great food and really good service, think it goes without saying that we will be back

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

An absolute wonderful experience. Excellent service throughout the meal.. Food was first class, tasty, plentiful. Homemade Baklava so delicious. Restaurant is not overcrowded and has a lovely feeling about the place. You could well be in Turkey itself for a few hours. Wonderful New year's eve. Thank you

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

I have never been made to feel more welcome at an establishment and they all went above and beyond to make this a special surprise dinner for a birthday in our party of four. Simply beautiful is how I would describe the food here. They are clearly proud of their food, and they really should be! I’m eager to come back again to try more of their brilliant and refreshing menu.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 95m away
  • wagamama dorchester - 38m away
  • ODEON Dorchester - 83m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 39m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 71m away
r2 electrical ltd

4 White Hill, Whitehill, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8SB, UK

4.8 (17 reviews)

P: 07782 148696

Richard came a long at short notice and did an amazing job. He was thoughtful moving his work around the kids coming in from school and cleaned up after himself. Awesome effort would definitely use him again

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent work, very happy with price, will use again. As a single woman its import to feel safe, can highly recommend.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent job, I am very happy with the work carried out by Richard. Very reasonable price quoted to carry out all the work required. Highly recommend his workmanship and I will definitely use again!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Richard done a fantastic job of fitting all my electrics in the garden office. Including sockets (indoor and out) as well as my spotlights. Richard has previously fitted a ceiling light again I couldn't be happier with. Lovely guy and reasonably priced!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Richard has done several minor electrical jobs for us and has always been friendly and extremely professional. He is conscientious and always responds promptly even with small repairs. Highly recommended.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • St Mary's Middle School - 209m away
  • SPAR Puddletown - 420m away
  • Puddletown Surgery - 367m away
  • Puddletown Village Hall - 329m away
The Posh Partridge Cafe

29 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK

4.8 (217 reviews)

P: 01305 342024

Amazing. The food never disappoints and the staff are so kind. The cafe is kids friendly with a good kids menu. The soup is amazing too. I would definitely recommend this!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little place. Actually more space in there than you might think. Very nice & friendly staff. Didn't have to wait too long for service & food. Very tasty meals, & excellent sized portions at a very reasonable price. Will certainly visit them again next time I'm in Dorchester.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Stopped for lunch at 'The Posh Partridge' when visiting Dorset on a combined business / leisure trip. It was a relaxed and pleasant place for lunch and both the service and the food was quality and nicely presented. The hot Pastrami sandwich I had was very tasty, as was the toasted Brie and Cranberry Panini. The cost for two toasted sandwiches and two diet cokes was £20.80

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had the best Greek salad outside of Greece and my husband had the best Dorset Ploughman's lunch. Really delicious and well-presented food in a small, friendly café. Generous portion sizes too. You can't see the huge chunk of cheddar in the pic as it was behind the huge hunk of wholemeal bread! Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a really lovely lunch today, found a quiet spot upstairs and food was delicious. I’ve been with a friend for cream tea before too, which was lovely. Friendly and attentive service - table service. WiFi available on request.

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 150m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 87m away
  • The King's Arms - 27m away
  • Corn Exchange - 20m away
  • Kwik Fit - Dorchester - 56m away
TWR Lighting & Electrical Ltd

24 Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RX, UK

5.0 (12 reviews)

P: 01305 573342

Thank you Tom for your excellent communication, great understanding, patience and of course top class tidy, efficient work. We 100% recommend ToWRs services and will be in touch with future projects.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

TWR was recommended to me by a friend who had previously had a great experience with work they’d carried out. I was not disappointed. Tom and his team were polite and professional at all times. They fitted a EV charger to the outside of my property. I’m so pleased with the tidy finish, it looks great. I would most definitely use them again and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I am really impressed with Tom and his team. They rewired the ground floor of our house. They were innovative in deciding where to put the wiring, hardworking and left no mess to clear up. Everything was clearly explained to us as they worked. I would definitely recommend TWR Lighting.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really professional and knowledgeable at a reasonable price. We had an idea which unit we wanted but pros and cons were discussed which instilled confidence in us using TWR. Installed in a time effective manner. Highly recommend

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Tom and Steve fitted an EV charging point. A pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable company to deal with. Very professionally fitted at the agreed price with no mess or drama. Would have no hesitation in recommending or employing them again.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset County Hospital - 266m away
  • Borough Gardens - 157m away
  • The Keep Military Museum - 134m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 309m away
  • Dorset County Hospital Emergency Department - 306m away
Il Nodo

Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.8 (38 reviews)

P: 07491 230311

Decided to give it a go on our holiday as we wanted to avoid the chain restaurants nearby. Very glad we did. Waiters fell over backwards trying to help and make sure everything was okay! Mussels weee delicious, the ravioli even better and the dessert was perfect too! Wonderful atmosphere and a great place to eat

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Outstanding food, exceptional service and a really welcoming atmosphere . The chef cooks exceptional food . We had a fabulous time and will definitely return.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Genuine Italian warmth and hospitality in Dorchester! I went with my Mum and boyfriend and we all had a fantastic meal and loved the atmosphere. The waitresses and chef were very welcoming and the chef even came out to offer my Mum some choices for the vegan option that evening. It's a small menu with everything cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back soon!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went to Il Nodo for our Christmas party. The food was fantastic, the Chef did an amazing job for all three courses. The staff were great, attentive but not overly so.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had a wonderful two course lunch here - fabulous freshly cooked Italian food, super friendly service and a great wine list. Oh and great value too! This is going to be our new favourite place for lunch in Dorch.

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  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 149m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 116m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 69m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 106m away
  • Finca - 62m away
Vibes

13 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.9 (207 reviews)

P: 07719 285718

I had the fully vegan breakfast and was thoroughly impressed—it definitely didn’t disappoint! I followed it with the breakfast wrap, which was equally amazing. However, the lemon cake was the real highlight. Would have happily eaten more if we could. It was absolutely delicious!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We don’t really know Dorchester but found ourselves at Brewery Square, just away from the town centre. It was a place full of unexciting corporate eateries with one exception - Vibes. We went in because it was dog friendly but stayed for the eye poppingly delicious vegan food. We ate a fantastic mushroom shawarma plate, a felafel wrap and some onion rings too. All were absolutely delicious. Really good. Add in some chilled music & calming decor & this was truly a place of positive, er, Vibes. Visit & be delighted.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in here for breakfast while our car charge. Excellent breakfast menu with amazing vegan options, very tasty juices and great coffee. Left feeling full and well watered and bought some sweet treats for later. Very much worth checking out.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just dined at this very cute cafe with finger-licking good food!!! My family and I ordered Falafel Wrap, Mushroom Shawarma, Buddha Bowl, and Sourdough bread. In addition to this we also ordered their Sunshine Smoothy and Iced Latte. Everything we ordered here was flavourful and delicious. Their falafel was really good as well, which in my personal experience is a hard one to get right. It was crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The owner and the server were really sweet and welcoming as well. In all my family and I had a very good experience with great food. :)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came here with my sisters hen do, enjoyed it so much I had to show it to my partner. I love the atmosphere here, the servers are so kind and friendly you feel right at home. The drinks are delicious! I'm lucky I got to try quite a few with the group. The food is absolutely delicious 🤤 and I am quite a picky eater but I loved it all. Over all I would recommend to anyone and will be coming back in future.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 136m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 131m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 56m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 93m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 92m away
Andy Whitty Ltd

Home Barn Farm, Church Ln, Bradford Peverell, Dorchester DT2 9SB, UK

5.0 (3 reviews)

P: 01305 889398

We left a voicemail last week detailing a number of small jobs that needed dealing with. We received a call back the same day and booked an appointment for Tuesday this week. We received the estimate the same day. The electrician (Jack) arrived on Friday afternoon, completed five different jobs including drilling through a wall to fit a shaver point in a bathroom, repairing sockets, repairing a night storage heater, repairing a three way dimmer switch and untangling, shortening and tidying up a complete jungle of wires in a 15 foot high vaulted ceiling. Jack was polite, friendly and tidy, a credit to any company. We will certainly use and recommend Andy Whitty Limited again.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Contacted Andy Whitty as had been unable to get any other electricians locally to either return calls or commit to the job. We had a fair simple job that needed to be carried out, but nonetheless one for a professional rather than a DIYer. Paul from Andy Whitty came back straight away, popped over to take a look the following day and then arrived to complete the work just a few days later. Professional, courteous and responsive - everything you need from a local sparky. Won't hesitate to use again and would highly recommend.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waterfield House - 372m away

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