Top Restaurants in Durweston, Dorset
The Burger Box
TB2, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Ln, Blandford Forum DT11 7EG, UK | Takeout Restaurant P: 01258 423213
Rating: 4.9 (23) Price Level:
Had the truffle burger, sweet potato fries and halloumi fries. Sweet potato fries were kinda caramelised and so good. Halloumi was soft and flavourful. Though the burger looked small compared to other places it absolutely hits the spot. Juicy and flavourful. The sauce literally bleeds out with each bite. Staff are welcoming and friendly. It's a little out the way and very hidden. Defo a hidden gem. Definitely looking to make it a regular stop.
Rating: 5 / 5
My husband pre- ordered, which was very easy , the food was ready when we collected. The burgers and chips were all nice and the ingredients fresh. I do think they are a lot of money for burger and chips , so this would not be something we had very often.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow what a burger! The place is a lovely funky modern place, on industrial estate so easy parking outside. I got to have a cider, burger, and fries. Not the cheapest but well worth it! They clearly have great meat supplier patties were great!
Rating: 5 / 5
Ordered takeaway on Saturday. Atmosphere on collection was busy, food was delicious and hot, portion size was generous. We ordered the OG burger and a gluten free bun was available and catered for well. Only criticism is we had to a wait a bit longer than agreed pickup time, but for such a new business still finding their feet on their first Saturday night, I could understand, so it didn’t reflect the review. If you want tasty burgers with some great choices, look no further.
Rating: 5 / 5
A little hard to find but so worth it. The staff is amazing and even though the burger could look small so filling, flavourful and perfect. Will become a more regular spot for my husband and I. The halloumi fries is also a must have. We both had the truffle shuffle burger with normal and sweet potatoes fries and halloumi fries. Just wish it was slightly cheaper so we can come every week but I know that is just the price of inflation.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Delivery
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Blandford Household Recycling Centre - 49m away
- Blandford Heights MOT & Service Centre Ltd - 141m away
- Grainstore - 43m away
- A World of Furniture - 138m away
- Bahnsport Ltd - 180m away
The Clockspire Restaurant
Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK | Restaurant P: 01963 251458
Rating: 4.8 (319) Price Level:
Overall is good, the quality it's top as the price and service. Lovely place with good atmosphere. If you're on rush, don't go, take your time and enjoy the food.
Rating: 5 / 5
Really nice experience. The decor inside was very appealing and comfortable. Went for the 3 course set menu and the food was very well presented and had a lot of flavour. Waiters/waitresses polite and attentive. Will recommend to friends/family.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic food! Really delicious. We will definitely return on our next trip to the area. The staff are lovely and welcoming, and we felt at ease for the whole visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Oh my! ♥ What a magical experience visiting The Clockspire was. Where do I begin to describe the care and detail oozing from both the staff and the food, it truly is clear to see, even the toilet hand towels were folded beautifully! We decided to opt for an expensive treat due to a special birthday, but the restaurant also offers a very affordable day menu, so I would recommend for both a stunning meal out and for celebrating occasions.
Features:
- 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
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Something Else Fishy Milborne Port - 419m away
- Texaco - 151m away
- Co-op Food - Milborne Port - Gainsborough - 397m away
- The GAINSBOROUGH ARMS - 447m away
- Crackmore Garage Workshop - 132m away
Jerry's Steakhouse, Cafe and wine bar
8 West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 488788
Rating: 4.9 (221) Price Level:
My pool team had a meal at Jerry's Steakhouse 2 weeks ago. It was brilliant, fantastic steak, chips, mushroom and onion rings. Very nice sauce too. The Biscoff cheesecake was probably the best pudding I've had. Honestly it was amazing! 😍 I definitely want to go again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning. The service was perfect, the food was immense and the decor is spectacular. This is honestly one of the best restaurants I've ever been to anywhere in the world. I regularly eat burgers when at "steakhouses" and I do this very regularly, the Bourgeois Burger I had at "Jerry's" is easily in my top 5 if all time. Flavours complimented each other perfectly and it was cooked perfectly too. Can't wait to go back to this place!!
Rating: 5 / 5
It's rare to find places that are a 5 star rating across the broad, but this is certainly one such place! The food was incredible - the starter was perfect, and the steak..... easily some of the best I have ever eaten! Cooked to perfection, and everything from the sauce to the mushrooms simply complemented it so well. We visited at lunch time, so had the place alsmot to ourselves, but I am sure that the service will be utmost during busy periods - and this place it popular! So you accept that during busy times there might be a bit more of a wait. Atmosphere was great - a lovely clean, modern and upbeat restaurant, and Jerry was a pleasure to chat to as well; clearly he values his customers and the amazing business he has built up in the area. We won't hesitate to recommend this steakhouse to friends and family alike, and look forward to coming back! It's a shame Google won't remove the obviously false 1 star review from someone who cannot accept that it's the Business that controls the opening times and not what Google lists (they're not in real time love!). So for anyone looking to go here, pay attention to the reviews that truly reflect what you will experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Highly recommended, everything was excellent. A great deal of effort, thought and finesse has been put into both the food and the restaurant itself. I found the prices to be just right for the quality and quantity of food ordered. Definitely one of the best places I've eaten this year. We also met Jerry and he was lovely to talk to, please keep doing what you're doing as it is working really well!
Rating: 5 / 5
An absolute must try & I will eat my hat if you don't fancy going back again soon!! 😋 🤤 Seriously well worth a wee drive to come eat some very yummy food! 👍 Even better it is a local family grown, family owned business, so you'll be supporting an independent business and all the awesome staff who work there. ❤️ This place is nestled in the cute Blandford Forum just a few steps away from the lovely Crown Hotel, very easy to find as it's on the same road just before Market Place. • Parking nearby ✅ • There is seating on the ground floor and 1st floor. • Toilets are upstairs on the 1st floor too (2 total). The bar and chefs kitchen are on the ground floor also, kitchen to the back just behind a curved wall which has the stairs behind it Its an old building and they've done a great job revitalising both the outside and the interior feels super premium. There's quite a few plug points with usb on them to, so decent if you have kids with devices or coming for a cheeky work meeting etc.. The food seriously good, came in good time & service was great from all the staff, including the chef and the owners mixing in with the awesome vibes. Whether you came here regularly or just passing through, you could feel like making some new friends here with the staff and owners. Also, their pizza from the takeaway a few doors down is damn good.. Got our fussy 11yr old lads approval! 😂
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Crown Hotel - 49m away
- The Greyhound - 51m away
- Morrisons - 152m away
- Costa Coffee - 67m away
- Simla Tandoori - 23m away
The Kitchen at Blandford
24 Salisbury St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AR, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 451027
Rating: 4.8 (121) Price Level:
The service was great and the guys are friendly and polite. The coffee was very good, the cafe is very clean and the loo is spotless, I did see the kitchen as someone came out, spotless (yes I’m nosey!) I had the Welsh rarebit I like a stronger cheese and my toast was cold, this is a personal thing, they did ask if it was ok and I said yes! Would I go back yes, would I recommend yes . Would I have Welsh rarebit again no ! The ice cream is delicious and would definitely have again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent cafe! Delicious food & drink and extremely friendly service. Great vegan options! Highly recommended 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Delicious food, coffee, and milkshakes. Friendliest staff and noticed they are breastfeeding friendly! Super cute inside and everything looked amazing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great find! We popped in for a late lunch. We had the classic croque and it was delicious. A great combination of flavours with a lovely dressed side salad and home made coleslaw. A really great cup of coffee too. My sons vanilla milkshake was overflowing with cream and sauce topping! Friendly staff and swift service. Nice clean toilets too. Only slight downside if there is one was that there are a few steps up to the front door which could possibly be an issue for a few customers. Highly recommended café.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely home cooked food. Friendly staff, definitely worth a visit
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Subway - 29m away
- Iceland Supermarket Blandford Forum - 15m away
- The Blandford Fashion Museum - 47m away
- Morrisons - 273m away
- Costa Coffee - 57m away
The Pantry at The Grainstore
Cw1 Grainstore, Shaftesbury Ln, Blandford Forum DT11 7EG, UK | Cafe P: 07707 729769
Rating: 4.9 (59) Price Level:
Stopped here unexpectedly for brunch. Ordered meaty breakfast wrap and bacon sandwich and 2 coffees. Asked for bacon to be well done and no problem. Everything came out beautifully cooked and very tasty. Only let down were 2 families who deemed it totally acceptable to let their young children run around screaming whilst everyone else was trying to enjoy a nice brunch. Totally ignorant.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had some lovely food here after browsing in the Grainstore emporium. A good selection of homemade cakes and hot drinks, with hot food on offer too. I had the vegan breakfast wrap which I can definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
So I have been going to the pantry for a few years now, I can honestly say in all that time I have never had a bad meal, not even a mediocre meal, every one has been top notch, at work we see this as the place to go at lunch, pricing is reasonable, for example I have just had a full English, sausage bacon beans mushroom egg toast with a pot of tea for under £10, great value but all good quality local products. It is the place to go
Rating: 5 / 5
My god, this is a find. My husband loved the breakfast wrap and I had the biggest most tasty salad ever, you basically pick from a list to make your perfect salad. It's in an odd place, in an industrial estate, but once you're inside, the atmosphere and layout makes you feel you're in a farm shop. Gentle music, comfy well spaced tables. We will definitely make this a regular visit and add it to our "places" for lunch or coffee and cake.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful little place to stop for breakfast. Food was tasty and decently priced!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Blandford Household Recycling Centre - 61m away
- Grainstore - 26m away
- Bartletts Country Stores - 48m away
- A World of Furniture - 118m away
- Blandford Heights MOT & Service Centre Ltd - 164m away
The Royal Oak
6 Dorchester Hill, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum DT11 0JG, UK | Pub P: 01258 837248
Rating: 4.7 (830) Price Level:
We had drinks, dinner and then stayed over in our motorhome and it was absolutely wonderful! The food was exceptional, the service was excellent and the pub and beer garden are great. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
We went there yesterday as a group of 15 and they were absolutely brilliant. We had the skittle alley to ourselves so the kids could play with the selection of toys in there which worked perfectly. We had a variety of meals across the table and everyone said how delicious it was. The pork belly bites as a starter were a definite stand out. Thank you to all the lovely team who served us.
Rating: 5 / 5
A Dorset gem. I've only ever had the Sunday Carvery here because it's fantastic value (£14.50) and absolutely delicious. I always end up asking for a box so there is bubble and squeak to go home with! The staff are great and friendly. I'd say this is a proper pub and Sunday lunch experience! Booking very much recommended they are popular.
Rating: 5 / 5
The pubs staff were friendly and funny, not just robots and also not too cheeky it becomes weird. The portions were the size youd give yourself at a buffet. The price was fine. And the menu had a decent selection. I had the pie and it almost had more stake than my girlfriends ribeye. Highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have driven past this pub on more occasions than I could probably mention and always said must try that one. Well today was the day and so pleased that I did! I can honestly say this was one of the best (if not the best) pub food I have ever had. Our table of four all had different dishes and every single one was outstanding quality with a generous portion. Personally I opted for the ploughman's asking for it without the meat element which wasn't a problem at all. An excellent selection, fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend booking, even for lunch, as it was busy, and it's really not surprising why. The service was friendly and a good pub atmosphere made it a great experience and all at a fair price too. This will most definitely not be the last visit to this highly recommended Dorset pub. If you haven't been then add it to your 'must visit' list, but don't leave it as long as I did.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Heathcote House - 45m away
- Londis - 82m away
- Milborne St Andrew Village Hall - 182m away
The Old Ox Inn
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11 0SF, UK | Pub P: 01258 860055
Rating: 4.6 (136) Price Level:
I've been meaning to visit this local pub for years. It's recently been taken over so thought we would give it a try. The interior is fresh, cosy and comfortable with a bar and restaurant area so you can take your pick. There are two great aspects here, the people and the food. You can tell it's a good team, the service was friendly and relaxed and one reason I would definitely go back for. The food was also great quality. A good range a vegetarian options and general choice, and excellent pizzas with dough from a local baker. Overall I would say this is a must visit and definitely a local business that needs supporting. They have the balance between service and food spot on!
Rating: 5 / 5
Just had the Christmas roast and it was absolute perfection. I had the turkey and my good lady had the beef (which I got huge food envy over!). Portions were immense, we've all left very full and happy!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely friendly staff great local pub for good beer and good pub food. Excellent.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped off for a meal with family on our way through. Slightly limited, but high quality menu. You can't beat a lovely, welcoming village pub and this is just that!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Shillingstone House - 412m away
- Willows Vintage Tearoom - 409m away
- Shillingstone Cricket Club - 280m away
Durweston Village Hall
Church Rd, Durweston, Blandford Forum DT11 0QA, UK | N/A P: 01258 488883
Rating: 4.5 (89) Price Level:
The Hall is large, suitable for all occasions , with a large playing field and super kitchen and Bar
Rating: 5 / 5
A beautifully maintained village hall which has benefitted from recent lottery funding. Located in a gorgeous valley with loads of outdoor facilities for sport and children's play. We are there again soon for another folk gig. Really looking forward to it
Rating: 5 / 5
We held our Wedding celebrations at Durweston Village Hall on the May bank holiday this year, 2024. The building and surrounding grounds were exactly what we were looking for. High ceilings, classic wood beams, nice big stage area, beautiful veranda and loads of outside space for the children to play. Kayleigh was absolutely awesome, she really helped us plan and achieve the Wedding day we wanted. We were able to fully decorate for the day, inside and out. It was stunning. We're so glad we used this venue, our day was brilliant and our photos are too! We can't recommend this venue enough!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great venue lovely views with modern inside space
Rating: 5 / 5
We celebrated our wedding at Durweston village hall and wow, what an incredible day we had! Kayleigh was amazing throughout our planning, always on hand to answer any questions we had and available whenever we had to pop into the hall to plan bits and bobs. The hall itself is in a stunning, rural location, with a large car park and all the amenities you could need. We would definitely recommend hosting an event here and will be sure to recommend to family and friends in the future!
Features:
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Durweston C Of E Primary School - 109m away
- Bryanston Prep School - 253m away
The Stour Inn
5 Dorchester Hill, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum DT11 9LH, UK | Pub P: 01258 268188
Rating: 4.5 (250) Price Level:
I can honestly say my partner and I have just had the best roast dinner we’ve ever had. Being vegetarian we don’t usually bother to go out for dinner in Dorset as we’re often given bland boiled veg. The chef, Adam, and staff at the Stour Inn went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possible want (crispy potatoes, garlic greens, cauliflower cheese, HUGE yorkshires…). Staff were so friendly and the pub has a wonderful atmosphere. We’ve already booked again for next weekend. Thank you!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Sorry for the delay in posting, We came here at the end of May this year, the staff were very friendly and helpful they even catered for my daughter who really struggles with certain foods coming into contact with each other and has lactose intolerance, the chef was most helpful and even came out to chat with us, the food was excellent and well worth it. We are looking forward to going back hopefully on our way back from Hampshire 23rd Aug 2024. Thank you to all the team.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a treasure of a pub. The staff are really friendly and the local's are happy to chat. What marks this pub out from others is the great selection or beers and tasty wines. They also cater for those who are not drinking alchol or are driving with a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks that actually taste great. The chef here is unbelivably good. We have dined during one of his Thai evenings and the food is beyond belief. This pub is doing things right when it comes to Roasts as well. A Big sharing veg (bowl after bowl keeps coming out) along with a great selection of meats. The sharing roast is brilliant and the quality of ingredients is top notch. They also have an excellent menu on offer during the week as well, in the pictures we had the Breakfast Scotch Egg, Pig Croquettes, Steak and the Sticky Biscoffee pudding. All amazing. - Wednesday is steak night which is 2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £40 which is brilliant value.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a little gem of a pub!! Sadly no photos, but I can attest to the food being fabulous. I loved the creativity of the chef. Incredible scotch eggs, and his quirky Indian chocolate orange with a curry anglaise - whilst it sounds wrong on paper - was one of the best things I’ve had in yonks!!! Great local pub with cosmopolitan content. We loved it! 😍
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this pub. Friendly bar staff. I have found Locals are friendly and open to chat. The chef is amazing and always happy to accommodate people's needs and tastes. I enjoy the selection of ale which changes reg ( always have London pride on tap though) so this is my favorite pub.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Morrisons - 246m away
- Hall and Woodhouse Brewery - 197m away
- Stour Meadows Park - 237m away
- The Brewery Tap - 164m away
- Homebase - Blandford Forum - 410m away
Three Kings Restaurant
3 Salisbury St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AU, UK | Mediterranean Restaurant P: 01258 722797
Rating: 4.5 (82) Price Level:
What a fantastic evening at The Three King's last night! The food was amazing, freshly cooked to order, succulent meat, char grilled veg and a banging home made hot sauce. The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming and chatted with us which made the evening all the more enjoyable. Great value for money and somewhere we will definitely return too.
Rating: 5 / 5
We just had breakfast on a rainy Saturday morning. The service was excellent, prompt and accommodating. But the food! The kings breakfast was huge, delicious and fantastic quality. Eggs royal had plenty of salmon and perfectly poached eggs. Would definitely recommend!
Rating: 4 / 5
We stopped for some quick lunch and had jacket potato and avacado on toast. The owner/manager was great and a special thanks to him for remembering my hat!
Rating: 5 / 5
We went here with our dog for breakfast and were very impressed. We have an eggs royal and the veggie breakfast, both if which were generous and delicious for the price. Really good to have a great veggie breakfast where so many places just do meat and vegan now! Very welcoming and busy / nice bustle on a Saturday morning. Will be back 👍🏼
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- 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:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Subway - 42m away
- Costa Coffee - 12m away
- Morrisons - 205m away
- The Crown Hotel - 103m away
- The Greyhound - 72m away