The Best Restaurants in Ferndown, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

Really tasty food. Delivered when expected and still steaming hot. Disappointed with the tandoori prawns as a main, £13.95 for 3 prawns. They were huge prawns, but when you can order them as a starter and get 2 prawns for £7, the main is very poor value for money. Note to self: Better off ordering 2 tandoori prawn starters for £14 and receiving 4 prawns. Other than that, very happy.

Fantastic service. Couldnt do enough for me. The staff were all friendly and chatty. Loved the passionnthey had for the food. I asked if they did a lamb biriyani and was told yes sir we do the best lamb biriyani. Well I was sold and I must say iv had Biriyanis all over the UK as I work away as part of my job and this did not disappoint. Arguably it could have been the best one iv ever had. fantastic taste and the vegtable sauce wad spot on. Normally places dont do a good one but this had great flavours.

Highly recommend - always superb! The great thing about this restaurant is that everything is good! The curries, poppadoms, breads, the chutney - wow the chutney is excellent. Fantastic curry takeaway, highly recommended. You must try this place! I'd just say it would be better if we could order online through their website and also if the restaurant could confirm poppadoms are included. The first time I ordered curry but no poppadoms (I assumed they would be included like curry houses usually do). Then other times I've added poppadoms to the order and received loads. Its become the norm to expect poppadoms and a lottle annoying if you have to add them as extras at a cost.

Great food, very friendly and hospitable staff. We had a lovely pre-christamas meal and drinks.

Great great place, they very kindly opened for us on a Monday lunch to celebrate our daughter’s 25th birthday. So busy eating and celebrating that I forgot to take photos of the food.

Wow what a delight it was to have eaten in this establishment. The staff were amazing and friendly. The food was a delicious from beginning to end and each course was extremely enjoyable and very well executed. We enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely be returning soon. I would definitely recommend to everyone who wants a delicious meal that is reasonably priced. Many thanks to all for a wonderful dinner 😊

I’ve been a regular customer at Gulliver’s Farm Shop for quite some time, and it’s been wonderful to watch it grow and evolve. They offer a delightful menu featuring biodynamic food straight from their farm, and the quality of the food is outstanding, especially for the price. One of the highlights for us is that when an adult orders a meal, children's meals are just £1 – a fantastic value for families! What makes Gulliver's even more special is their commitment to employing individuals with disabilities, providing meaningful support and opportunities to adults with varying needs. It feels great to support such a worthy cause while enjoying a meal. The play area is perfect for kids to run around, and the play trail is a lovely addition after a meal. I highly recommend Gulliver’s Farm Shop to friends and will continue to do so."

Brilliant for brunch - yesterday was the first time we’ve been back since the new kitchen has gone in. We were both wowed by “Dom’s Special” which was the best avocado, salsa, chilli jam, poached egg on sourdough: accompanied by perfect cappuccino and tea. Thank you!

We had a fab time here this morning. It was very wet and muddy after all the rain we've had recently but my kids loved splashing on the trail. I even enjoyed a hot coffee while they played in the play area and my 3yo was thrilled with her gluten free brownie! Fab facilities, clean toilets and baby changing area. We will be back 😀

Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen is a gem for families and the community! We thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas events for our little ones! The food is fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared, with superb coffee that’s hard to beat. The shop is full of organic, local produce, and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. We loved the family-friendly activities like meeting the farm animals and the play area for kids. What really stands out is the amazing work they do to support adults with varying support needs, creating opportunities and a real sense of community. It’s a fantastic place for great food, great coffee, and a meaningful experience!

This has to be one of the best places I have ever been staff awesome food amazing place and setting spectacular This place woukd be the perfect setting for a wedding venue the garden out back is big lovely views and just so nice to be around If your in the area or even if your not come have a look and something to.eat you will not be disappointed

Lovely place. Always good food. Went for Christmas menu recently. Very nice experience. Only suggestion would be to have Yorkshire puddings with your Christmas turkey as other pubs offer this. It would make the Christmas meal even better. Thanks for a lovely experience.

I have been ordering from here for years now, never been disappointed! The food and service is amazing, I always get the wraps. My favourite takeaway.

Best doner kebab I've ever had and I was sober! Choice of original, Naga or Jalfrezi, I went for Naga, probably about the same heat as a Madras curry. Delicious!

Quickly becoming a favourite place for me To eat! Good food, good conversation and good prices! Thank you 🫡🖤

Wow is all I can start this review with……What absolutely incredible food, we had Indian donner and lamb chops corn on cob each takeaway. It was just amazing, anyone reading this review do yourself a favour and treat yourself to something from this very tasty place ❤️❤️❤️

Fabulous home cooked food, great beers. The staff and owner are friendly making the pub have a great comfy atmosphere. They also make the correct gravy for their meats, beef, lamb and chicken gravy. Not just beef as the majority of pubs do!

Loved the decor, felt old but well kept and quirky. Good ale selection, lovely staff and good value food.

The food is just fantastic, really good quality proper HOME COOKED Food - you definitely won’t leave feeling hungry, The staff couldn’t be more helpful- Think we have found out new favourite place to eat…

While this is aimed at the golfers, anyone can turn up. Plenty of tables. Comfy sofas ( if you can get to them), Fresh cooked food and a great selection of drinks. Staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommended.

Loved the place, cultivated a great customer base who respected the place, allowing for high-quality amenities. Only visited for breakfast (twice) but wished we tried coming in the evening, as it was clear there had a good nightlife. Dog friendly too.

Great food - great atmosphere! Wonderful roast beef Sunday lunch with the most amazing cauliflower cheese I've ever had. Lovely friendly staff too!

We visited the outdoor dining / drinks area (“The Hatch”) as a much promised way to break up a long dog walk. Plenty of space around the tables. Dog was happy, coffees were good and the menus were tempting. Beyond golf, it’s pitched at cyclists and walkers using the Castleman Trail, so it’s a great location for rendezvous or post event socials.

Thank you so much for a wonderfully enjoyable family meal today, 5 star in everything! (there were 5 adults and 1 child - we booked a table same day). The food (as per our last visit) was so good and we enjoyed every bite! Please don't ever get rid of the chicken schnitzel with the garlic butter - it was lush! It was a very busy Saturday and there was a very large table seated just down from us - the staff worked so hard and were rushed off their feet but they all remained so friendly and welcoming! There was a bit of a longer wait than usual for the food but this was expected as it is a lovely popular pub on a Saturday. We were happy just chatting and having drinks. One server stood out for us and that was Ellie :) She looked after us so well and couldn't do enough for us! Every meal out with my family is so very special - thank you for being part of it with us :)

We went there for a Sunday lunch while celebrating a birthday. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Lisa our server was very good, as were her colleagues. Drinks and food came very quickly. Reasonably priced for what we had. My only criticism would be, that I felt the tables we a little too close, however we had an enjoyable experience, thank you.

Exelent country style local pub food was exelent increadably dog friendly with pooch ice-cream too Staff was lovely and lots of silly saying all over the walls give this pub a look and have some food u wont regret it

A nice atmosphere, good quality food and friendly staff. We went out for a family birthday meal with the grandparents as we received a 40% off mains voucher, which made it more value for money; I personally would not go at full price. Because of the promotion it was very busy in the restaurant and food was a little slow in coming out as expected, but they communicated with us when our food was due. One of the plates had to be sent back because elements of the dish was cold, but they sorted this ASAP. I would recommend going here for dinner, but perhaps the usual price is a little more than I'd like to pay for the food. Plenty of choice on the menu and a lovely atmosphere to be in.

Lovely welcome for our party and the dogs, the waitress asked the names of each of our dogs, and remembered them throughout our meal. We mainly had the Sunday Roast, i myself had the turkey. The quality and quantity of our meal fabulous, we all really enjoyed the food. Service by Sharon, our waitress, was second to none, attentive but not at all rushed. Desserts were scrummy, I had The Honeypot and it was delicious. All in all, well worth a visit!

Had a lovely lunch with my husband at The Curlew. Food was excellent especially my amazing mango and passion fruit pavlova. Kate was excellent making sure I got the right deals from my app! We will return again as we love good service.

we came here for Father’s Day lunch. they were offering a set menu for just under £30 for 3 courses. food was lovely, I had the 3-meat roast dinner with extras, my brother has the veggie roast and our dad had the fish’n’chips. HIGHLY recommend the lemon tart for dessert 🍋🥧 lovely service, they managed an obviously busy Father’s Day very well. PLUS 🐶 friendly which is always a plus.

Went here for Sunday lunch as a party of six. We sat in the marquee. We were impressed with the service and food. I had the roast pork and roast lamb. There was roast beef as well. I had the Apple and berry crumble, which was delicious too. There is plenty of free parking. I would recommend this place for Sunday roast.

The Old Thatch in Stapehill, Wimborne, Dorset, a 17th century pub which sits directly opposite historic Stapehill Abbey has a very warm and welcoming feel to it, from the roaring fireplace to the friendly smiling staff. My wife and I decided to try this place out as we had heard great things, and we were not disappointed. We had not booked, but the staff found us a lovely cosy corner next the fire. The seating was very comfy and I could have stayed all afternoon. The staff was very attentive and a drinks order placed within a few minutes of sitting down. After a quick study of the menu the waitress brought over the drinks order and took our food order. The starter arrived in good time and it tasted fantastic, fresh and full of flavour, once finished the waitress wasted no time in clearing our plates and again the main course arrive shortly after hot and freshly cooked. The mains were perfect, the pie was great and the vegetables cooked to perfection, crisp and full of colour. The deserts followed and again food heaven. So what does this place score for us. Atmosphere, 5 stars Service, 5 stars Food quality, 5 stars Price, 5 Stars

Cosy, welcoming, very good food and super busy with a great atmosphere! Dog friendly. Booking a must if you want an indoor table at the weekend!! Mulled wine and mulled cider a great winter warmer. The open fire was roaring.

Have had a couple of Saturday evenings at The Old Thatch recently. Lovely food (Venison pie, fish pie and apple & berry crumble with custard), efficient and friendly service and accommodating to a large friendly dog, who was happy to receive gravy bones and a bowl of water. Good beer, including real ale on tap. Busy, but everyone seemed to be having such a good time - so much to recommend and will definitely be back there again soon. Thank you for your hospitality x