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

“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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5.0

’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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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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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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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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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Old Brewery Cafe and Kitchen – 123 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 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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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
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

“Mixed experience at The Old Brewery. The service was very good, quick and friendly and the coffee was good although the large Americano seemed to be just a single shot with extra water rather than 2 shots (it wasn’t very strong). The Brewery breakfast tasted really good for something which came too quickly to have been cooked to order and unfortunately this was evident with the eggs in particular which looked like they had been sitting under heat lamps for a while. Overall the quality of the food was very good just a shame it wasn’t cooked to order.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Dog House – 126 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

“We stopped in while visiting from America. I would consider the White House to be an upscale pub. The ambience is great! Lots of stone and heavy wooden beams. There were lots of locals there when we were there which is always a good sign. The staff was wonderful! The food was truly excellent! Every starter and entree was done to perfection! If we lived in the area we would be here often!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Hinton St Mary Estate – 220 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
La Fleur de Lys

Bleke St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AW, UK

4.7 (167 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 853717

“Lovely traditional setting, attentive staff, delicious food. Would recommend.”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Superstore – 335 m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms – 204 m away
  • Gold Hill Museum – 263 m away
  • Aroma – 140 m away
  • Reeve The Baker – 223 m away
The Dolphin Inn

Peacemarsh, Gillingham SP8 4HB, UK

4.6 (273 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 824007

“We had a really Lovely meal here. The staff were so attentive and really went out of their way to check ingredients for a food intolerance. The food we had tasted amazing and our Waitress checked on us to ensure that we enjoyed our meal. I cannot recommend this place enough. Really good food, Amazing atmosphere and staff who really care about the quality of the food they serve.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Peacemarsh Garage – 149 m away
  • Peacemarsh Surgery – 279 m away
  • Neal's Yard Remedies Store & Therapy Rooms – 334 m away
  • Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery – 274 m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Gillingham – 279 m away
The Salt Cellar

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

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

Phone: 01747 851838

“This gem did not disappoint yet again! Even if not on the menu, you can still get an amazing omelette here! Great after cycling up Gold Hill :)”

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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
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
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!”

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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

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