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

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

We just wanted to say thank you for the amazing time we had last night to celebrate our son’s 21st in one of the Woodland Huts. The food was incredible and the service provided by the all the team was just brilliant. We especially wanted to give a massive thank you to Clare, who looked after us all evening - nothing was too much trouble, she was very friendly and always smiling. She made us feel so welcome and relaxed from the minute we arrived. Thanks again for a great night!

We recently celebrated my wife's birthday at Rosemary Wimborne located in the heart of Wimborne Minster and it was a truly unforgettable experience. The ambiance was both elegant and inviting, and the staff were incredibly attentive and professional. Our celebration began with a delightful array of coctails and starters, followed by an exquisite dinner. The menu featured a wide selection of dishes, all prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients and cooked to perfection. We capped off the night with a wonderful birthday cake, the perfect end to a perfect day. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service provided. I wholeheartedly recommend Rosemary Wimborne for any special occasion; it's a place where everyone is sure to enjoy themselves.

I recently dined at Rosemary Wimborne, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing meal. The menu offers a delightful variety of Turkish dishes, each prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I particularly enjoyed the Rosemary Steak, which was flavorful and beautifully presented. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, Rosemary Wimborne is a fantastic dining spot, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal.

This is by far the best meal we have had in town in a very long time. Food was delicious, service was amazing and everything was very well priced. The staff are welcoming and extremely attentive. Somewhere we will recommend and return too!

Finally tried out Rosemary in Wimborne. Booked a table for 8pm and was shown to our table promptly on arrival. Decor is nice. Some tables are very close together. The menu is varied, so something for everyone. However with the lighting and gold embossed sections on the menu it was a little hard to read. I ordered a glass Turkish rose wine, which was lovely. Breads and dips arrived at the table and were complimentary (nice touch). We had the mixed meze to start, which was great. Main meals were good size portions and very good. The restaurant was busy, so the noise level was quite high. My only criticism was the attentiveness of staff. Once are food arrived at the table, we were not checked on or asked if we would like more drinks etc for the rest of the evening. Would I go back…yes definitely. Food was great. Go and give it a try.

We enjoyed a group Christmas Dinner at the Stocks and it was brilliant. The booking was easy, organising each families orders was great and everything was super smooth! The food was delicious, we mostly chose from the Christmas menu and it was fabulous. A great pub, run by wonderful people. Highly recommended.

Visited with family party of 9 ppl including 1 wheelchair user and 1 infant. Much appreciated that they were able to take our large party booking which was last minute following a family function the day before, especially in the lead up to Xmas on a Saturday. Menu was basic pub grub with plenty enough choice but good quality, hot and food was good. I had chicken curry which was lovely and others enjoyed the lasagna and fish and chips. Portions generous. Service decent and our food came in a timely enough fashion and simultaneously. There was a service charge but would say prices were pretty average and decent enough value for money. Easy to park. My father is a wheelchair user and the ramps, doorways, toilet etc worked well for him despite it being an older building with plenty of character. There were also baby change facilities in the disabled loo.Quite old fashioned decor but kind of part of the charm of a traditional English pub.

We have just enjoyed a fabulous meal with great service. We ordered a taxi as my wife had fractured her ankle recently and the road is a little narrow, so although not a long journey back to Wilksworth farm we wanted to remain safe. Fabulously the owner offered us a lift now that is above and beyond in my book, I wish I had a local pub near me with great food, great people and a sense of community..... booked again for Sunday roast.

Very cozy atmosphere. The bare brick walls were tastefully incorporated into the decor. Our party of 4 were ensconced by the door on some very high seats. Many women seem to frequent the place. We had cocktails 🍸 the pineapple daiquiri followed by a margarita. Very well mixed. They cost a total of £16 for the two. Our overall bill was around £60.00. They also do a range of Tapas dishes which seemed to go down well with the other clients in the bar area 🤔. Definitely worth a further visit when I am next in the area. Recommended if slightly pricey!

Gorgeously cosy booths, for a romantic evening. The ambiance here is lovely and reminds me of Isabels in Penhill. The service is good and the food is nice. I loved the intimate atmosphere. The food, although good, is not quite on a par with Renoufs, who have a better selection of wines as well. Renouf's food within Ten Bottles would be perfection!

We popped in on Thursday night, one of the hottest nights of the summer so far! 2 cocktails for £15 and 3 tapas for £18. We sat in one of the booths and were given the menus. Plenty of cocktails and wines to choose from. Cocktails were lovely. We ordered 6 of the tapas dishes, all very tasty. Staff are lovely. It was very warm where we seated, so one of the of the lovely bar staff found us a fan! Now, that’s what I call service! Had a lovely evening. If you haven’t been before go and try out this little gem in Wimborne.

I hired the upstairs room for an intimate hen party and it was perfect! The service, food and atmosphere was unmatched! 100% recommend for special occasions such as birthdays, hen parties, christenings etc! Thank you Emma and the team and ten bottles.

Nine of us went to the Pig for a family pre Christmas lunch yesterday (Saturday). We had pre-ordered which made things so much easier and slick; and every dish which was produced was absolutely delicious. The starters were generous….I had the brisket of beef; so, so good! Mr Husband had the trout which was carpaccio with wasabi and in a beetroot kvass. My son in law had fried Brie along with several others and those babies were melt in the mouth yum. Main courses; the belly pork was to die for. Most of us had that one! Duck was also excellent. And whilst I don’t always have pudding, the special was a Christmas themed bread pudding and it was fabulous. Again; a very generous portion; with a lovely crunch to the outside and buttery and sweet on the inside. All the other desserts looked equally wonderful. The staff were charming and so tolerant of all the demands of a big group of (mostly older!) people. Especially Jamie. Thank you Wimborne Pig! We will be back for sure.

Wow! Was not expecting that. Blown away by the food, the ambiance was nice and the staff were attentive and considerate. 100% recommend! I had the wild mushrooms starter, belly pork and cheesecake. The potato terrine was to die for. This was our first time and we will be back regularly! Thank you.

Very nice meal with my friend, would highly recommend. Good changing weekly set menu with a good selection of nice food on the a la carte menu. Opted for the prawn starter and burger main and both were very nice.

We booked a table at the Wimborne Pig for our wedding anniversary and had an absolutely wonderful experience! We came with our 11-month old baby and the staff were absolutely brilliant and very helpful around her. The food was superb! The most delicious pork belly I've ever had- cooked to perfection, full of flavour and garnished with blueberry sauce. My husband had the beef burger and thoroughly enjoyed it. We both have allergies and I'm currently on a very restrictive gluten, dairy and egg free one. This wasn't an issue at all- the meal was adapted to cater for it. Overall a five star experience and a must try when in Wimborne!

Very friendly local Italian restaurant. Open all day and always busy - and you can see why. Hearty wholesome food with engaging and friendly staff, good wine... What's not to like?

All the staff were amazing. Food was brilliant and atmosphere was lovely. Coloured lights over the place, nice forestry wall. Italian land marks dotted around the place. Very big menu, lots to chose from.

Went for a family meal, there was 11 of us! Great service and the food was delicious the only thing that let it down was they put a 10% service charge on our bill.. I feel this should be optional we would have left a tip anyway as the service was great!

Great service from charming staff. After I ordered, it turned out my steak had sold out, so they upgraded it for free. Food is five stars when judged in the mid-tier price range. My steak was perfectly cooked, and everything else was decent or very nice. No complaints.

This is a great place to bring family friends and loved ones. There is ample parking available within the area. There is also disable parking available here onsite. The food and service is excellent especially off peak times. Booking is better especially if you want to be on at peak times. There is good selection of wines, beer, cider and spirit's. Food is great and one could choose between light bites of main dish too. Highly recommended to everyone who want to have a great time with family friends and loved ones. Thank you and have a great day 👍🌞

Really impressed. The menu was varied and catered well for vegetarians (not just the same couple of options there are everywhere else) they also had separate vegan and gluten free menus. We really liked the atmosphere and the feel of the place. It was a busy Friday but we weren't rushed at all (we thought they might want our table) and were able have a lovely, leisurely dinner. Impressed with the dessert options too - we both had meringue: one was coffee and one was ginger. Definitely be coming back as it's in a good location too.

We have lived for here 18 years, and about 1/4 mile away from The Bear Cross Pub, but this was the first time the two of us had been in here. We were not disappointed. The food was really nice and tasty. So nice to have Saturday evening meal cooked for us so local. We will definitely come again with the family.

Went for a 2 course Christmas dinner on a Wednesday lunch time. The starters were delicious. The mushrooms on toast were a very generous portion for a starter. We opted for the carvery which had a large choice of vegetables to accompany. The meat was nice and juicy, the vegetables were all done except for the cauliflower cheese which was very overcooked. Otherwise, the meal was fine, the staff were accommodating and would recommend it for a nice carvery lunch.

Extremely satisfying to see an establishment offering such good value for money. We visit this place about once a month as friends and I visit the Brisge House with my husband about once a month to have the carvery. Fantastic value for money, it is a pity that other local eateries do not seem to adopt a similar business model. They seem to be busy at the Bridge House, each and every time I visit. Very pleasant service, excellent choice of vegetables and three types of meat are offered at the carvery. Super happy to be visiting this place, a really great value for money. We shall be back very soon. Thank you.

Went today lunch time,16 of us,most had the carvery, some ordered from the menu. All good service at the bar. All the food served hot, good selection of dessert. Good price. Will come back again.

We went for the carvery last minute and Mick found a way to fit us in! So my advice is book ahead, it gets busy. Mick was absolutely wonderful, chatted with my niece and it was lovely for someone to make the effort as she is very chatty. The carvery was delicious and the kids sausage and mash was a really good portion!

Lovely smaller pub. Friendly and professional staff. Great menu. Food was wonderful 😋 Will be back again.

Food was lovely, it’s my second time going. First I can say was better than the second. Unfortunately a gentleman got ill so I felt the attention to diners was taken away. Waiter wasn’t into it (obviously flapping about gentleman) and food (Pie) came out with tough pastry. Didn’t really get a chance to say owt as plates were whisked away. Service was definitely slow but we understood why. Just didn’t feel we got what we paid for food wise.

Beautiful location, easy parking. Relaxing and a warm welcome with a good ambience. Service was okay, along with food which was home cooked and a nice selection. I would definitely return

Had an absolutely delicious lunch here today, liver, bacon and onions for me and a steak and ale pie off of the specials menu for my husband. Lovely atmosphere and really friendly staff, we will certainly be back, next time we will hopefully have room for a pudding as they to sounded delicious. Thank you.

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.

Good Sunday lunch! Food as always was brilliant! Service was a bit slow this time!

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