The Best Restaurants in Compton Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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The Old Forge B&B and Glamping

The Old Forge, Compton Abbas, Shaftesbury SP7 0NQ, UK

4.9 (43 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 811881

“Tim and Lucy are excellent hosts and really look after you while staying. We had the shepherds huts in their big open field and all of the family really enjoyed it. Very comfy and the old silo barbecue is excellent. Wonderful to see the kids interact with the animals and just be free for a few days. Great place for a break.”

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2 months ago
5.0

Excellent stay, great location, fantastic hosts, brilliant facilities.

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3 months ago
5.0

Beautiful setting and lovely owners, nothing too much trouble

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6 years ago
5.0

Beautiful. Lovely part of the countryside and the owners are lovely friendly people. This is not your typical b&b, there is a great atmosphere and lots of history just scattered about. They restore some amazing classic cars nearby so if your into that then you won't get bored. The location is great and central to lots of interesting places to visit around Dorset.

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5.0

We've done a lot of glamping in the UK, and found this independent site to be up there with the best. The hosts were fantastic, the accommodation extremely comfortable and the facilities among the best. Bonus points for the best outdoor hot tub we've had.

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • St Mary's Church – 155 m away
The White Horse Inn

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

4.8 (207 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
King Alfred's Kitchen

17 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JS, UK

4.8 (237 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 476329

“Really lovely tiny wee place. I'monly 5'1" so was able to 'just' walk easily through the door into the downstairs area, but my taller friend had to really duck,until we sat down 😆. Perfect coffee made just the way I asked (twice.. we were in there chatting for 2hrs!)... and then we went back again for lunch! The food was awesome.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Beer Serves Brunch Serves Vegetarian Food Takeout Outdoor Seating Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Vegetarian Food Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Gold Hill Museum – 56 m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms – 53 m away
  • Reeve The Baker – 18 m away
  • Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust – 108 m away
  • Tesco Superstore – 356 m away
Breezy Ridge Vineyard

Buddens Ln, West Melbury, Shaftesbury SP7 0LY, UK

4.8 (63 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 681231

“Beautiful place, will be fantastic in the summer... Really recommend the charcuterie board. Graze board pictures... Fab wine 👌🍷 we will definately coming back soon”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Freeway Mobile Tyres - Shaftesbury – 116 m away
The Ugly Duckling Cafe

Unit 6, Swans Yard, Shaftesbury SP7 8JQ, UK

4.7 (308 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07772 327559

“Love the food and the and attentive servicing. Atmosphere was nice as well”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Gold Hill Museum – 91 m away
  • The Mitre – 64 m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms – 112 m away
  • Tesco Superstore – 262 m away
  • Reeve The Baker – 89 m away
The Salt Cellar

2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8LY, UK

4.7 (562 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 851838

“A beautiful place,nice food and we bought a whole cake to take home. Excellent view”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Brunch Serves Vegetarian Food Takeout Outdoor Seating Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Vegetarian Food Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Gold Hill Museum – 20 m away
  • King Alfred's Kitchen – 40 m away
  • The Mitre – 43 m away
  • Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust – 121 m away
  • Reeve The Baker – 48 m away
The Ship Inn

A30, West Stour, Gillingham SP8 5RP, UK

4.7 (437 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 838640

“Beyond excellent. Lunch menu superb. Delicious, beautifully presented, and the best value for money possible. We are always looking for good places to eat and felt this time we had hit the jackpot. Will visit again very soon.”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Victoria Motors Ltd – 441 m away
  • Hawtree & Sons Riverside Garage – 445 m away
  • SPAR Riverside Garage – 446 m away
  • Dorset Showground – 350 m away
San Tonino Restaurant

1 Mustons Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8AD, UK

4.5 (262 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 855566

“We stumbled across this place on a short visit to Shaftesbury. Such an amazing building and interior, but by far the best bits are the staff and the food. Absolutely delicious food and incredibly friendly and helpful staff. It was quite quiet during our visit which can have an impact on the atmosphere - depending on what you're after - but I'd definitely recommend a visit!”

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

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Superstore – 189 m away
  • Gold Hill Museum – 149 m away
  • The John Peel – 39 m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms – 186 m away
  • Angel Lane Car Park – 58 m away
The Saxon Inn Child Okeford

Gold Hill, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11 8HD, UK

4.6 (298 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01258 860310

“People who truly care! The owner and her daughter went above and beyond when I was unable to find a taxi to a nearby train station. Besides that it's a characterful, comfortable inn situated in a beautiful part of the world. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend 🙏”

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

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Gold Hill Organic Farm – 105 m away
  • Millbrook House – 295 m away
  • Beehive Self Storage – 371 m away
  • Gold Hill Farm Kitchen – 101 m away
The Ship Inn

24 Bleke St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JZ, UK

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

Phone: 01747 853219

“I was met with a warm and friendly welcome as soon as I stepped into the pub not only by the staff but also the friendly locals, for a Saturday evening it was the in place to be with an array of different drinks on offer to suit everyone's taste, great atmosphere and fantastic staff, I'm now planning my second visit.”

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

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Grosvenor Arms – 91 m away
  • Aroma – 49 m away
  • Gold Hill Museum – 191 m away
  • Bell Street Car Park – 29 m away
  • Reeve The Baker – 131 m away
The White Horse Inn

Shaston Rd, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum DT11 8TA, UK

4.6 (694 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01258 453535

“Lovely traditional pub with a wide range of beer and good food. We visited on a Thursday evening and it was pretty busy. I think it is one of the only pubs in Stourpaine, but service was great and the food was lovely. I had the steak pudding and chips, which I've not had for years but it was gorgeous. My wife had ham, egg and chips, which again she said tasted delicious. The pub has a whole raft of service mens hats dotted throughout the place and has had a visit by King Charles when he was a prince. Lovely place, well worth a visit.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Beer Serves Wine Serves Vegetarian Food Outdoor Seating Live Music Children's Menu Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Wheelchair Accessible Cocktails Vegetarian Food Desserts

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Stourpaine Village Hall – 381 m away

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