Top Restaurants in Manston, Dorset
The White Horse Inn
6 White Horse Ln, Hinton St Mary, Sturminster Newton DT10 1NA, UK | Pub P: 01258 915001
Rating: 4.8 (207) Price Level:
A group of us are lunch at the white horse yesterday, the food is exquisite, there were 7 of us and every plate we were served was exceptionally presented and tasted amazing!!!! We will be back, what a memorable time. Thankyou so much. The village this pub is situated in is idyllic, like a fairy tale.
Rating: 5 / 5
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!
Rating: 5 / 5
Cracking little village pub, we popped in for a few drinks with friends and had a great time, we sat in the garden in the sun and it was extremely pleasant. Will be going back for some food in the future.
Rating: 4 / 5
Wonderful birthday dinner. Lamb Scrumpit, Tuna Carpaccio, Pork Belly, Dorset Crab Linguine, Tiramisu (a little heavy for my preference, but still delicious) and Cheese and crackers. We’ll be back!
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hinton St Mary Estate - 220m away
Plumber Manor Country House Hotel
Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2AF, UK | Hotel P: 01258 472507
Rating: 4.8 (213) Price Level:
We went to Plumber Manor for a birthday meal whilst visiting Dorset. The service, comfort, ambience and food were all exceptional. This is a fabulous hotel and restaurant with a relaxed and efficient style set in beautiful gardens. The menu offers something for every taste and palette, the waiting staff are efficient, unobtrusive and professional. We would definitely visit again and we thank you for an enjoyable and memorable evening. Lin and family.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been all over the world and have stayed and dined at numerous hotels. Since 1991 I have stayed several times, every year, at Plumber Manor and I can in all honesty say that I have nowhere felt as comfortable and at home as in that wonderful little Country Hotel tucked away in lovely Dorset. Also the food and wine list are superb and the fact that Plumber Manor was elected best Hotel in Southern England in 2024 is totally justifiable.
Rating: 5 / 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our one night at Plumber Manor. The staff were without exception helpful, friendly and efficient. We had a beautifully cooked dinner and the breakfast was first-rate. The hotel is in a quiet location and the grounds are kept very well with attractive topiary and well-planted borders. We would definitely return another time.
Rating: 5 / 5
We have stayed here three times since 1980. Still in the same expert ownership. Beautiful country manor house. Well maintained in a discreet style. Fabulous food, interesting wine list with a range of half bottles too. Good value for Londoners!!! Friendly relaxed service. Welcoming sitting room with open fire. Make a special journey to visit if you can.
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The Clockspire Restaurant
Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK | Restaurant P: 01963 251458
Rating: 4.8 (319) Price Level:
Overall is good, the quality it's top as the price and service. Lovely place with good atmosphere. If you're on rush, don't go, take your time and enjoy the food.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a thoroughly enjoyable and delicious dining experience at the Clockspire Restaurant this evening. Food was excellent along with the service. The old school building has been beautifully restored and creates a delightful surrounding and atmosphere, complimenting the whole experience. This has just become my favorite restaurant. We shall return.
Rating: 5 / 5
Oh my! ♥ What a magical experience visiting The Clockspire was. Where do I begin to describe the care and detail oozing from both the staff and the food, it truly is clear to see, even the toilet hand towels were folded beautifully! We decided to opt for an expensive treat due to a special birthday, but the restaurant also offers a very affordable day menu, so I would recommend for both a stunning meal out and for celebrating occasions.
Rating: 5 / 5
Really nice experience. The decor inside was very appealing and comfortable. Went for the 3 course set menu and the food was very well presented and had a lot of flavour. Waiters/waitresses polite and attentive. Will recommend to friends/family.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Something Else Fishy Milborne Port - 419m away
- Texaco - 151m away
- Co-op Food - Milborne Port - Gainsborough - 397m away
- The GAINSBOROUGH ARMS - 447m away
- Crackmore Garage Workshop - 132m away
Breezy Ridge Vineyard
Buddens Ln, West Melbury, Shaftesbury SP7 0LY, UK | Farm P: 01747 681231
Rating: 4.8 (63) Price Level:
We had a night of celebrating our 50th birthday here at Breezy Ridge,the location is absolutely stunning, the food was delicious our guests all commented on how good it was and the cocktails where just perfect staff are so friendly and polite.. could not recommend this place enough.. makes for a perfect location to celebrate any occasion... You won't be disappointed 🥂❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
I can't thank the team at Breezy Ridge enough for all their efforts to make a Maid of Honour proposal go smoothly! Becky's communications were fab prior to the evening and everyone was on board to make sure the dinner went ahead without a hitch. The food is fantastic and the place is a real asset to the local area, there aren't many places like this around without having to travel quite far out. The team are super friendly and the atmosphere in the restaurant is gorgeous, beautifully decorated and wonderfully intimate. I can't wait to come back!
Rating: 5 / 5
We really enjoyed a private 'Sip & See' party at Breezy Ridge for a few hours in the afternoon. Lovely spacious venue which catered for our needs - tea/coffee/Prosecco/cake. Lots of parking and friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful place, will be fantastic in the summer... Really recommend the charcuterie board. Graze board pictures... Fab wine 👌🍷 we will definately coming back soon
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Freeway Mobile Tyres - Shaftesbury - 116m away
Bank House Brasserie
Old Bank House, Market Cross, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AN, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 475662
Rating: 4.8 (103) Price Level:
This was our third time eating here and once again it didn't disappoint. There were 4 of us and we shared a number of dishes, all of which were delicious. The restaurant was busy with a great atmosphere and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Our waitress was brilliant and very patient with us as we tried to decide what to order. The manager was also very friendly, chatting to everyone and making sure we were all enjoying our meal. We will definitely be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a fantastic girls Christmas party night at the bank house, we all enjoyed ourselves and the tapas festive menu. Gorgeous food, lovely wine and great service.
Rating: 4 / 5
The food was amazing here with a good choice of tapas. There were a good variety of gluten free options on the menu. The service was a little slow, but they had a huge party of people to deal with and kept us informed. Lovely choice of cocktails and mocktails, too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- White Hart Alehouse - 30m away
- Sweet Pea Café - 17m away
- The Swan Inn - 117m away
- The Exchange - Arts Centre - 257m away
- Sturminster Fish Bar - Traditional Fish and Chips - 88m away
Jolly Farmer
3 High St, Kent CT12 5BG, UK | Restaurant P: 01843 823208
Rating: 4.8 (55) Price Level:
Absolutely delicious food. The service was great and the atmosphere was pleasant. The only downside was the flies (present because the doors were open as it was a warm day) - it can't really be helped but it detracted from the enjoyment of an otherwise excellent meal.
Rating: 5 / 5
The food was delicious and huge portions. The size of the portions make it very good value for money. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Clean toilets. The carpark is free, although can get busy, but street parking available.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovley little pub with an attached seating and outside area serving good old pub food. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and the staff were attentive and polite. The Spitfire Burger was (cheese, bacon, burger x2) definatly hit the spot! Will be returning for sure!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited today as the Westwood Cross Toby Carvery was very busy and we're so pleased that we did, marvelous two meat roast, turkey/beef, plenty of fresh vegetables, decent Yorkshire. The young staff team was very good and service was prompt. We will visit again and recommend it to everyone, we may not return to Toby for a while.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Manston Sports and Social Club - 98m away
- Pedaler in the Yard - 168m away
- Manston Village Hall - 117m away
- Treasured Friends Pet Crematorium - 238m away
- Manston Court Holiday Park - 472m away
The Fiddleford Inn
Calves Close Lane, Fiddleford, Sturminster Newton DT10 2BX, UK | Inn P: 01258 472886
Rating: 4.5 (522) Price Level:
A great find today in the middle of a long car journey with the dog. We ordered the chicken supreme off the specials board and it was hands down the best meal we’ve had in a restaurant in a long while. Succulent chicken, delicious creamy sauce, crisp broccoli, and perfectly sautéed cherry tomatoes on (cooked twice?) roasted new potatoes ( I think 🤔) 😋 Worth every penny ✌🏼😎 Thanks
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a family meal between Xmas and new year, we were all very happy with our meals and the young lady that served us was very friendly and helpful. No issues with any aspect of our meal, the food was delicious, we will be going back :)
Rating: 5 / 5
Went here for Sunday lunch as a group of 10 and the food was exceptional. Everyone was very happy with their food, we had a mixture of pork, lamb and beef orders. Desserts of crumble, Sundaes and waffles were also of a high standard. Staff were lovely and chatty and had a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Would recommend a visit and hope to be back in the area soon to visit again!
Rating: 5 / 5
Barrie & Ilze were wonderful! They made our stay perfect and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend this very friendly pub.
Features:
- Good for Children
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Sturminster Newton Mill
Newton Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 2DQ, UK | Historical Landmark P: 01747 854355
Rating: 4.6 (292) Price Level:
It was good to hear the mill going round Made for an oldie world atmosphere. A very informative and cheerful person was there to answer questions. Lots of places to sit and watch the water go by and listen to the sounds There is a public toilet there.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fascinating personal tour by the current Miller. Very knowledgeable and interesting areas pointed out. Saw markings left to ward off witches and evil spirits, beams from the 1400's and the miller's workshop with all the tools etc left by previous millers over the centuries, including an horseshoe dated to the 1300's.
Rating: 5 / 5
I used to pass this Mill every week day when I was a HGV driver, as I delivered in the area. Never had chance to photograph it so went here with my camera. Really enjoyed it and grabbed some great shots of the mill, weir and the foot bridges and the road bridge. I did not go into the mill but met a lovely lady who posed for me beside the weir
Rating: 4 / 5
It was a little muddy when we were there so we didn't do too much exploring. The river looks spectacular coming over the weir, especially if you go out on one of the bridges.
Rating: 5 / 5
My partner had a guided tour with a group of about 6 people. The tour cost £5 each and lasted about an hour and a half. He said it didn't seem that long, as was very interesting. Unfortunately I couldn't join the tour, as I had my Assistance Dog with me and there are steep stairs to navigate. But the lady was very kind and showed me an interactive tour on a tablet and talked to me about the mill. Was surprised to find a small gift shop online, too. Cost £5 each to go in - great value! Great place for photo opportunities. Check days/times of opening.
Features:
- Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
- The Bull Tavern - 345m away
White Hart Alehouse
Market Cross, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AN, UK | Pub P: 01258 472558
Rating: 4.6 (200) Price Level:
We stopped in to while visiting from out of town. We spent a pleasant evening in the outdoor space in the back. We were there on Tuesday so no food was available. The bartender was very friendly. I had a beer and a gin and tonic. The gin and tonic was very nicely made. We enjoyed our time here.
Rating: 5 / 5
During these Covid times, this has been very worrying for a shielder, but this pub has done everything great, we were sat outside under a marquee and I thought I’d be cold, but a gas heater was out by us, which was very warm and lovely, we had a drink and food, which all was delicious, it was so nice and warm, I was able to take my chunky cardigan off, due to being nice and toastie. The service was great, very polite and friendly, there is an outside bar and the beers were on tap, they do Earl Grey Tea, which I don’t like, so I had water, the good was presented well and was really nice, the atmosphere was great to, not many people and we all had our own table, I was able to be calm and not worry at all. It’s definitely a nice pub and the dogs made it for me, being a dog lover, very friendly and enjoyed a good cuddle.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have just had a farewell get together with colleagues from my work. Both managers and a member of staff went out of their way to make the gathering go with out a hitch. Thank you so much. See you soon. NC
Rating: 5 / 5
Great place 😀 really enjoyed it and the food was excellent 👌 and the cocktails were just outstanding:D a must place to go :) 10/10 Also a dog friendly place :)
Rating: 4 / 5
Brilliant pub with a great range of drinks, unfortunately on our last visit there was not enough staff behind the bar and possibly due to this they could not switch lighting on outside. As a group of 6 there was nowhere to sit inside which meant we didn't stay as long as we had planned. We look forward to visiting again in the future as the atmosphere is the best in town.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Swan Inn - 84m away
- The Exchange - Arts Centre - 224m away
- Sweet Pea Café - 35m away
- Bank House Brasserie - 38m away
- Is Shin Chinese & Japanese Hot Food - 11m away
The Crown
Crown Rd, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10 1LN, UK | Inn P: 01258 820224
Rating: 4.5 (630) Price Level:
Recommended by some friends who live locally. Extensive menu, although it was pizza night so we chose off that menu. Very tasty, and the side portions (chips, onion rings, garlic bread) were HUGE! Great selection of drinks as well. Does seem to be busy, so may be an idea to book ahead. Planning a return visit for a Sunday Roast! 😁
Rating: 5 / 5
Stayed in Marnhul for a midweek break, this the local pub. A great social hub. Locals friendly and welcoming. Landlord and staff were great. A special thanks to Mark for looking after us and the dog. It's not very often you get a really good and varied menu nowadays in a pub. This was both. We ate every night and the quality was outstanding. We had a great time.Thanks very much
Rating: 5 / 5
A great traditional Pub, friendly atmosphere, serves good pub food. We will go again it may even become our remote local.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had a meal for 2 here. The food was lovely and there were good gluten free options, including calamari. I also had the cheeseboard without crackers and it was huge and delicious.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Marnhull Pharmacy - 349m away
- The Royal British Legion - 478m away
- Cooks Garage - 391m away