The Best Restaurants in Buckland Newton, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage, Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8PZ, UK

4.8 (296 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 262382

“Yalbury Cottage is a place where excellence, friendliness, and quality come together seamlessly. As someone who loves travelling and exploring new cities and places, I have stayed in numerous accommodations, but none compare to Yalbury Cottage. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning to the area. The staff at Yalbury Cottage consistently went out of their way to be friendly and did everything possible to ensure our stay was exceptional. The room exceeded my expectations significantly, with its stunning and unique view. We truly felt as if we were at home, but in a setting with beautiful new scenery. Situated in Dorchester, Yalbury Cottage offers a perfect base to explore the area and nearby cities such as Weymouth. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, have recommended this place to others, and will continue to do so. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and everything was spotlessly and well-organised. Additionally, the thoughtful touch of leaving brownies in our room upon arrival exemplifies their dedication to Yalbury Cottage and their commitment to providing each guest with an exceptional experience. I personally can't wait to return to this charming cottage for another uniquely wonderful stay.”

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5 months ago
5.0

Lovely place to stay. Food was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The one thing that I would of appreciated (as an older lady) would of been a bath mat in a very slippy bath. Fabulous, would certainly visit again.

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2 months ago
5.0

Absolutely wonderful overnight stay, with excellent breakfast and dinner, extremely comfortable accommodation, highly professional and friendly staff... need I go on? I would unhesitatingly recommend this charming hotel.

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4 months ago
5.0

This is an absolutely amazing place. The staff were extremely attentive, the food was phenominal and definitely worthy of a Michelin star and excellent value too. They really care about service and quality here . The best food that I have eaten in a long time. Thank you so much.

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Kingston Maurward Equestrian – 319 m away
The Clockspire Restaurant

Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK

4.8 (319 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 251458

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable and delicious dining experience at the Clockspire Restaurant this evening. Food was excellent along with the service. The old school building has been beautifully restored and creates a delightful surrounding and atmosphere, complimenting the whole experience. This has just become my favorite restaurant. We shall return.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Beer Serves Wine Serves Vegetarian Food Restroom Good for Groups Wheelchair Accessible Cocktails Vegetarian Food Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Something Else Fishy Milborne Port – 419 m away
  • Texaco – 151 m away
  • The GAINSBOROUGH ARMS – 447 m away
  • Co-op Food - Milborne Port - Gainsborough – 397 m away
  • Crackmore Garage Workshop – 132 m away
The White Horse Inn

6 White Horse Ln, Hinton St Mary, Sturminster Newton DT10 1NA, UK

4.8 (208 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01258 915001

“A group of us are lunch at the white horse yesterday, the food is exquisite, there were 7 of us and every plate we were served was exceptionally presented and tasted amazing!!!! We will be back, what a memorable time. Thankyou so much. The village this pub is situated in is idyllic, like a fairy tale.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Beer Serves Wine Outdoor Seating Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Hinton St Mary Estate – 220 m away
The Chalk & Cheese

53 Dorchester Rd, Maiden Newton, Dorchester DT2 0BD, UK

4.5 (192 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01300 257225

“Had really great meals recently. Moules and Asian duck totally amazing. Cheesy chips cooked x 3 superb. Good menu section with innovative specials. Staff work hard to make iit a very welcoming pub.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Beer Serves Wine Outdoor Seating Live Music Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Watching Sports

Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Your Village Stores – 60 m away
  • Texaco – 192 m away
  • Maiden Newton Service Station – 207 m away
  • No. 64 Newsagents & Cafe – 68 m away
  • Maiden Newton Mill – 137 m away
Al Molo-Dorchester

6 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UJ, UK

4.7 (128 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 602330

“Have a lovely lunch here with my godmother. We had pork belly and it was very tender but abit too salty. It’s ok when eat with the mashed potato, it’s balanced out. Very friendly and attentive service 👍🏻”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Beer Serves Wine Serves Vegetarian Food Children's Menu Restroom Good for Groups Wheelchair Accessible Cocktails Vegetarian Food Desserts Coffee

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 21 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 178 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 163 m away
  • Dorset Council – 239 m away
  • Costa Coffee – 64 m away
The Hunters Moon

Middlemarsh, Sherborne DT9 5QN, UK

4.6 (565 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 210966

“Superb Sunday carvery! Roast potatoes were divine! Dog friendly. Loved enjoying the selection of games at the table, kept the children entertained 😊 great value thank you 😊”

Dog Friendly Good for Children

Nearby Landmarks:

  • White Horse Farm – 69 m away
The Halsey Arms

The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7DZ, UK

4.5 (274 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01258 818312

“Great location, good beer, really nice coffee with excellent service and reasonable prices, didn't try the food. Camping space behind, ideal for events.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Beer Serves Wine Outdoor Seating Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
The Royal Oak

23 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JG, UK

4.5 (377 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07908 015142

“A stunning pub, with friendly and helpful staff. Sadly the kitchen's were closed at the time we visited, but they were offering various puddings to stave off the hunger. The Apple cake and cream was lush along with a pint of the local ale. Just the thing on a very wet day, as it was when we visited. Only downside is, It would be a 240 mile commute for me to call it "my local". A title I'd love to call it.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Beer Serves Wine Outdoor Seating Live Music Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Cocktails

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The New Inn – 107 m away
  • The Giant Inn – 28 m away
  • Cerne Abbey – 194 m away
  • Cerne Abbas Stores – 96 m away
  • Cerne Abbas Village Hall - Dorchester – 355 m away
The Giant Inn

24 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JF, UK

4.7 (283 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01300 341441

“We visited on a weekday. We chose this pub over others in the village because of the reviews and because the food looked good value. There was one bartender on quite a busy lunchtime. She was good humored and efficient, taking drink and food orders, and delivering the food to the tables. We ordered our food and took drinks out to the garden at the back. Our food soon arrived despite being warned it might be a time. Simple fare, but generous portions. I ordered ham, egg and chips. The ham was delicious, three thick slices cut from a ham leg. Not the normal plastic ham in a prepacked plastic container. My partner had Nachos with a vegetarian chili. She enjoyed it. After lunch we walked around the village and came back for another pint before leaving on the bus. Good collection of beers including a local beer brewed in the village The pub has music events as well.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Beer Serves Wine Outdoor Seating Live Music Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Desserts

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The New Inn – 78 m away
  • The Royal Oak – 39 m away
  • Cerne Abbey – 208 m away
  • Cerne Abbas Stores – 71 m away
  • Cerne Abbas Village Hall - Dorchester – 355 m away
Minterne House and Gardens

Minterne Magna, Dorchester DT2 7AU, UK

4.5 (458 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01300 341370

“Lovely eccentric gardens with a very grand sandstone house which is used as a wedding venue. Check for the occasional partial closure. Gardens are quirky and most enjoyable. Nice cafe terrace with everything from panini to a variety of salad specials. Very visit able.”

Dog Friendly Good for Children
Greyhound Inn

26 High St, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester DT2 9PD, UK

4.6 (441 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01300 341303

“Lovely local pub in the heart of the Dorset Countryside. Lots of nice walks around and rural spots to explore!”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sydling St Nicholas Village Hall – 213 m away

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