Best Places and Services in Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Places and Services in Dorset

Caffè Nero

18a South St, Dorchester DT1 1BS, UK

4.3 (114 reviews)
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P: 01305 268075

Very nicely decorated Nero with some lovely comfy seating in and near the windows at the front. A lot more seating at the back too. Staff friendly and both our coffee and hot chocolate were hot and beautifully made. Very happy with our visit.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Our normal go-to for familiar coffee when in Dorchester town. Often a fairly long queue even when not full up, but coffee and other drinks are always great. Staff are friendly, and always seem to be working through queues as fast as they can. Tough to use the app at times due to bad signal in Dorchester. Not staff's fault, but annoying that many promotions are app based, but tough to be able to use.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

It is great, service can be slow, especially if unexpectedly busy in town. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Cakes are great. The specials are always lovely, and made with care, which adds to the slower service.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fav spot in town. the food, service, ambience and people who work here are awesome. Calm and peaceful ambience. Wonderful place to spend a quality time with family and friends. Must try❤️

Anonymous - 12 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We've been visiting here a lot recently while we refurb our cafe and the staff are all very polite and friendly. Depending on who's working in the morning, you may even get to start your day with a motivational speech too 😆😉

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 144m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 123m away
  • Superdrug - 19m away
  • Waterstones - 39m away
  • Acland Road Car Park - 97m away
The Engine Room Restaurant

Poundbury Gardens, Peverell Ave E, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RT, UK

4.2 (480 reviews)
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P: 01305 257251

Garden centre with a restaurant. Good combo and the restaurant itself is lovely. The food was good having the clubhouse sandwich which the chicken was just 'too dry' but had taste. The restaurant is kid friendly and they had burgers that looked amazing. Tasted good too. Lovely place to eat in Poundbury.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great range of food from snacks to full meals, my wife had the club sandwich and that was really good as well as my bun, and even better the bacon was not smoked - I cannot understand why some places use smoked bacon as it puts off half the possible consumers! The staff were attentive and polite, fixed our rocking table before we asked, loads of space and good value. There is also a covered outside area but you need sun!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

I must say, for a quick travel-home lunch, this was fantastic. You can clearly see why for such a little spot why they're so busy! For £15.95, a simple roast dinner with ample flavour. Homemade treats and lovely coffee. What a pleasure to have popped in on a whim. The staff were very attentive, despite being ridiculously busy, they made such an effort to be kind and helpful to all. Especially the older gent who was doing front of house, clearing tables and welcoming guests... rushed off his feet but was SOOO friendly which was lovely.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice atmosphere, lovely cakes but was very disappointed my friend who was visiting from Yorkshire and a celiac didn't benefit from the array on offer. Just a bought in selection of very ordinary gluten free options. I'd been recommend your cafe & coming from Australia where we have a great choice I expected more. Coffee was excellent though.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • 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
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Poundbury Gardens - 42m away
  • The Duchess of Cornwall - 36m away
  • The Potting Shed - 61m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 96m away
  • Meyers Estate Agents - 72m away
Dorchester Market Cafe

Maumbury Rd, Dorchester DT1 1QW, UK

4.2 (75 reviews)
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P: 01305 262834

Market Cafe in Dorchester is Great for a Breakfast but Awesome for the Sunday Carvery. Great Portions and tasty plus Hot with Super Friendly Service

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best carvery ive had in a long time. Every thing was lovely and fresh and tip top roast potatoes. Great place to go to highly recommended.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Tried this cafe for the first time yesterday. Probably one of the best breakfasts in Dorchester! Wherever I go my wife and I always like well done bacon and there’s only a few places that actually understand what well done bacon is, so we always go overboard when asking for it to be very very very well done. The chef overheard this and assured me the bacon would be nice. The bacon was perfect, and the rest of the breakfast was lovely. Top notch breakfast and a proper cafe. Well done everyone involved.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Called in today with some mates on motorbikes, it had been raining and we were soggy. We were made very welcome by the staff and after some good food and coffee we were warm enough to carry on. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Plenty of space, plenty of parking, good food and a warm welcome. What more could you ask for.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Best cooked breakfast in Dorchester. Make sure you go and try it. Ordered a small breakfast and everything was hot and cooked to order. It all tasted great. The people running the store are very welcoming and checked that we were enjoying our meal. You can have toast or fried bread. You can also add a few extras. If you like a big breakfast then you’ll want to order the bigger one. The cafe is freshly decorated and extremely clean. We will definitely be back for another breakfast, and try more of the menu.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Range, Dorchester - 77m away
  • Brewery Square - 207m away
  • Dorset County Hospital - 415m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 89m away
  • Borough Gardens - 209m away
Coffee#1 Dorchester

31 South St, Dorchester DT1 1DD, UK

4.3 (1,051 reviews)
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P: 01305 265386

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.

Anonymous - a year ago

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
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Iceland Supermarket Dorchester - 38m away
  • Brewery Square - 262m away
  • Subway - 22m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 215m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 288m away
Zizzi - Dorchester

5 Eldridge St, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.3 (1,150 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01305 568110

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!!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

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…

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

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 😀.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

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*

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
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 77m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 39m away
  • ODEON Dorchester - 53m away
  • wagamama dorchester - 15m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot - 91m away
Costa Coffee

8 Cornhill, Dorchester DT1 1BA, UK

4.0 (478 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 0333 003 5883

Costa’s coffee is one of my favorite coffee shops. One can find them in every corner of UK. The coffee here was as good as it is at Costa coffee and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The newly renovated shop is clean and hygienic and looks very decent. Costa serves one of the best coffee.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very quiet as I went in early but the service was excellent and my sugar free gingerbread, decaf, oat milk latte was delicious. I also ordered a mince pie as, well, it is almost Christmas! Very good around, competitively priced but not cheap.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Set on the corn Hill , which is the fully pedestrian street in Dorchester,this Costa is the one diagonally opposite the large Boots chemist store. More seating than the premises looks like from the front...past the counter there is a LOT of seating, also huge upstairs that's spacious,calm. Toilets clean . Would I go there again...yes.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 61m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 143m away
  • The King's Arms - 60m away
  • Corn Exchange - 21m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 199m away
Costa Coffee

Brewery Square, 6 Copper St, Dorchester DT1 1GH, UK

4.1 (430 reviews)
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P: 0333 003 5883

This Costa, opposite the Dorchester Sth station, is one of the best, and best positioned, I have been in, worldwide. There are those which are less than perfect !

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Two lovely friendly smiley ladies served Made me a beautiful pokey tasty coffee Great service and price Shop was clean an nothing to complain about Happy customer Will visit again for sure

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my family had some Christmas special hot chocoates and they were delicious! Really good customer service from the people behind the till. Here is a picture of of me and my partners

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brewery Square - 68m away
  • Premier Inn Dorchester hotel - 39m away
  • Nando's Dorchester - 109m away
  • ODEON Dorchester - 105m away
  • Côte Dorchester - 122m away
Trumpet Major

Alington Ave, Dorchester DT1 2AB, UK

4.1 (2,201 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01305 262091

We made a mistake with our booking but staff only took happy to accommodate. Everyone within our party was really impressed with our visit staff were very friendly and attentive, our food was delicious (festive menu) everything cooked with care. The food was very good value, looking forward to coming back soon.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ordered food through the website on my phone, really easily. Service of food and drinks was quick, and both staff members were so friendly and accommodating, really genuine too. We sat outside to eat while the kids played on the park, was perfect and safe. Lovely pub, food was excellent too. We aren’t from around there, was on our way home from a Dorset holiday, so really grateful for such friendly service, good food and a safe space

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Mostly acceptable food but very good prices! My burgers in their bun were overcooked and burnt to a crisp on their edges, but I was so hungry I didn't mind it too much! Had they been more expensive, I would have complained... The fries were tasty, and the halloumi fries were excellent. Their portion sizes are not excessive, so if you like lots of food on your plate, you'll need to look seriously at the sides and extras. My friend had the Hunters Chicken. It, too, was overcooked, and it had very little cheese and bbq sauce with it. Luckily, there was plenty of mayo to help it go down. You can see how they keep their prices down, but the food was fairly tasty, and I'll give it another chance. I'll go again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely pub. We had 3 courses and the food was excellent. We hadn’t booked but were warmly welcomed when we arrived and immediately found a table. Drinks arrived promptly and our order taken. The food arrived quickly and exceeded our expectations. The pub was very clean with a good atmosphere. There was a good mix of family groups and couples eating. We had a great time and would highly recommend it.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great meal in here recently and would definitely come back again for more. Had the surf and turf, my dad had the steak and ale pie. Food is great and reasonably priced. Staff are great and very welcoming. Like the new format where you find a table yourself and place order at the bar. See you again in the new year.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • National Trust - Max Gate - 274m away
  • Bay Tree House - 278m away
  • Dorchester Motor Company - 194m away
  • Vertu BMW Dorchester - 268m away
Poppins Cafe Restaurant DORCHESTER

2, The Forum Centre, Trinity St, Dorchester DT1 1TT, UK

4.0 (50 reviews)
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P: 01305 591036

Cheerful, airy café restaurant right by the Trinity Street C2 bus stop. Good, plain food - excellent, friendly, very fast service. Quite wide choice of dishes, with just enough veggie options. Recommended for a quick bite on a shopping expedition!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This was absolutely delicious! First time here. Great quality food, beautifully cooked and lovely service! Will be back soon!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My wife and I Had a lovely afternoon In Dorchester on Friday. Made even more special by the lovely customer service we received when we visited Poppins Restaurant. Everyone was lovely. Food was great we went with a jacket potato for lunch followed by a slice of lemon meringue pie. We have now visited 16 of the Poppins restaurants out of the 34. And this is the best yet. Xx

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 46m away
  • Co-op Food - Dorchester - Trinity Square - 54m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 184m away
  • Post Office - 26m away
  • Trinity Street Car Park - 53m away
Andy Godfrey Electricians Ltd

11A St Georges Rd, Dorchester DT1 1PA, UK

3.0 (1 reviews)

P: 07827 812849

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Callaway's Fish & Chips - 216m away
  • Bay Tree House - 174m away
  • Vertu BMW Dorchester - 256m away
  • National Tyres and Autocare - a Halfords company - 404m away
  • Trumpet Major - 338m away

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