The Best Restaurants in East Stour, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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The Dog House

Lydfords Ln, Gillingham SP8 4NJ, UK

4.8 (83 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01722 703067

“’The Dog house’ A local pub that has got it so right! Simple ‘locally sourced’ fresh food cooked as you order!!! (Large Fire oven cooked) and ALL healthy and tasty! Yes! Yes! Yes! ‘IF’ Your like hubby and I and Love Fresh local produce, cooked on a rather large fire oven/grill ‘bespoke handmade’ and using natural fresh herbs plus Spices and fresh salad and veg! Then try ‘The Dog House’ Dorset,in Gill ! Going to go again Sat with close friends coming for the day (tried it out last night beforehand) and will go again with close friends in Mere and another friend Trudie Maidment , yes Trudie it’s lovely we must go soon! So many dishes you all share at the table as each dish comes out as freshly cooked. Lovely to see your working here Hayley Warren (nice surprise! and for serving last night) See you all again Saturday lunch time 💕😋”

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5 months ago
5.0

Great Roast dinner, lovely welcome for my friend and my dog. Great atmosphere and other guests appeared to also be enjoying the atmosphere as much as we did.

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8 months ago
5.0

Delicious food, fabulous service and a lovely atmosphere. The food is cooked over fire and is superb - I had the bavette steak which was cooked to perfection. We had a selection of sides and the Hisbi cabbage is highly recommended. With fire cooking the food is cooked to temperature not to time so all the main courses don’t arrive at the same time - not a problem just keep nibbling on the lovely side dishes. Will be back!!

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3 weeks ago
5.0

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Dog House. Visited here a few days before Christmas with our next door neighbours for something to eat and a few drinks. Loved the decor and ambience of the establishment. Its an olde world feel to the place but with modern twist. Staff very welcoming and friendly whilst being unobtrusive. The food was so good and was served promptly too. Can't recommend this place enough and ŵe will definitely be back. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

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2 months ago
5.0

We were visiting for the weekend from Portsmouth and we fell in love with this hidden Gem. The food was beautiful, some of the best pork belly I have ever tasted as well as the quirkiness of this pub which is divine. 10/10… if only you were closer we would be here all the time but it was perfect.

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Old Brewery Cafe and Kitchen – 123 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

“What a lovely evening me and my family had last night at this lovely little pub. Thank you so much. The food was fabulous and your wine pickings for us were perfect. See you again soon.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Hinton St Mary Estate – 220 m away
The Clockspire Restaurant

Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK

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

Phone: 01963 251458

“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.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

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

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

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

Phone: 01747 681231

“We were in the area and stopped by this lovely vineyard restaurant for dinner. The food was delicious, the sparkling wine was lovely and the service was friendly. The food was tapas style. My favourites were the croquettes (we tried ham and crab) as well as the tomato and mozzarella salad. Highly recommend.”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Freeway Mobile Tyres - Shaftesbury – 116 m away
The Old Brewery Cafe and Kitchen

The Old Brewery, Rd, Wyke Rd, Gillingham SP8 4NW, UK

4.8 (511 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 442164

“Just a quick coffee stop to the new look Cafe...much more space now in the showroom space, so now can easily seat larger groups. Lots of different areas to be seated in..staff are very friendly and helpful and the food and drink are always great at very reasonable prices... always on my list of favourites for a ride, coffee or breakfast..👍”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Dog House – 126 m away
Village Hall

Back St, East Stour, Gillingham SP8 5LG, UK

4.6 (43 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“We help our coronation fete here we had Majeston ice cream van & Underwoods fish and chip van. The day was a complete success everyone enjoyed the day.”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Crown Inn – 175 m away
The Crown Inn

Back St, East Stour, Gillingham SP8 5JS, UK

4.5 (175 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 838866

“Went to The Crown for a Father’s Day dinner with my daughter and her family. I had the mixed carvery of pork n turkey with roast potatoes and most of the veggies that were available I also had the mini delicious sausages which were very tasty, a must to try if you make a visit here and if they are on the menu! It was very busy due to the day but I felt that as we didn’t sit down down for the meal until 3:00pm it seemed that some of items had run out especially on the dessert menu with only, I think ‘sticky toffee pudding’ left. Other than that it was a good reasonably priced and tasty meal and well worth a visit, just get an earlier time to sit for your meal to try and ensure you get the offer of all available options you can have there! Will defiantly go back some other time to try some of the other menu options! Cannot comment on the rooms as we didn’t stay there.”

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San Tonino Restaurant

1 Mustons Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8AD, UK

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

Phone: 01747 855566

“Lovely old chapel and the decor was fantastic, ordered onion rings to start and despite the price of £5.90 they were frozen, albeit well cooked and crispy. The Hawaiian pizza was basic and uniform, I was expecting a more hand tossed rustic base but the ingredients were good quality. The chips again were basic frozen fries and quite costly at £5.90. I wasn’t introduced to the specials board which disappointed me too. I’m glad I went to try the place but wouldn’t return.”

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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 Plume Of Feathers

Half Moon St, Sherborne DT9 3LN, UK

4.5 (434 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 389709

“Lovely late lunch. Quality food and friendly, accommodating staff. The outside looks fairly drab and some of the Italian signage is slightly incongruous (are Wadsworths synonymous with Italian dining? No), but don't be put off, the inside is far, far better with modern styling in a traditional setting. Not cheap but where is these days.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sherborne Abbey – 85 m away
  • The Pear Tree – 52 m away
  • Half Moon – 9 m away
  • Tamburino Gold – 42 m away
  • Rajpoot – 12 m away
The Ship Inn

A30, West Stour, Gillingham SP8 5RP, UK

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

Phone: 01747 838640

“Excellent lunch with different options and not your usual choices either. They do a set menu with 2 or 3 courses as an option. I chose off the normal menu and had aubergine stuffed with a side of fries very good portion and very flavoursome. The other person did the same and had a fishcake, which was much enjoyed. We shared a pudding of poached figs, which again was delicious. Would recommend it and I will return”

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
The Salt Cellar

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

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

Phone: 01747 851838

“This place is located at the top of Gold Hill with beautiful views over the valley. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the benches outside to soak in the beautiful views. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The menu had plenty of of options and the food was really tasty. If you’re a tourist looking for the feel of England, then definitely come here!”

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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

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