The Best Restaurants in East Stour, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)
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The Dog House
Lydfords Ln, Gillingham SP8 4NJ, UK
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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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
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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Nearby Landmarks:
- Hinton St Mary Estate – 220 m away
The Clockspire Restaurant
Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK
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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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
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
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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Nearby Landmarks:
- The Dog House – 126 m away
Village Hall
Back St, East Stour, Gillingham SP8 5LG, UK
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
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.”
San Tonino Restaurant
1 Mustons Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8AD, UK
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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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
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.”
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
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
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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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