The Best Restaurants in Melbury Bubb, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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The Square Bistro Poundbury

The Square Bistro, 6 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3SX, UK

4.9 (98 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 549274

“We ate with friends and the food was exceptional. The service was “fine” but the inexperience of the young team came across as scripted and insincere. We’ve booked to go again at Christmas, it’s a great, intimate bistro with great food options.”

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3 months ago
5.0

This can be recommended for its food, service and ambience. We went with two friends and we all enjoyed our starters, main courses and dessert. The wine was reasonably priced and pleasant. The serving staff were helpful and pleasant. The decor was good and there was a relaxed atmosphere. This is a real Poundbury asset- I hope, for many years to come!

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a year ago
5.0

An absolutely brilliant restaurant offering a lovely range of delicious meals, with focus on local Dorset ingredients. The three course set menu is definitely worth the money, and I found each course to be very delicious! Even though this is described as a “bistro”, the dishes do come off as quite complex and the restaurant certainly offers fine dining. The drinks on offer were also very lovely, and the servers were helpful and friendly. Overall, our meal was an entirely positive experience and this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

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10 months ago
5.0

This is now my favourite restaurant and will be telling everyone I know to visit. Had a lovely Friday lunch here, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The staff are friendly and the food and drinks are wonderful. We had 3 courses and they were all well balanced and tasty with my favourite being the chocolate ale cake with caramel miso sauce and muscavodo ice cream. I would keep going back just for that dessert! My husband loved the cocktails including the Japanese sour cocktail which was just one example of the great and interesting selection of cocktails available. Definitely visit again as soon as we can.

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6 months ago
5.0

Today my friend and I found this little gem of a Bistro by accident, and oh my the food was perfection! The food is all local produce and it was just beautiful tasting. We had come from Bournemouth and we will defo be coming back! Totally recommend this place!

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Poundbury Gardens – 240 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 258 m away
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency – 196 m away
  • The Engine Room Restaurant – 255 m away
  • McDonald's – 453 m away
The Elms Farmhouse Kitchen and Restaurant

North Wootton, Sherborne DT9 5JW, UK

4.8 (171 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 713372

“Ok, it's great tasting food for sure, but can get a bit noisy when busy due to the wooden decorated design inside. But it gets busy because it's good. Always best to book. Cater for parties.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Folke Golf Centre – 367 m away
  • Stoneleigh Barn – 386 m away
The Clockspire Restaurant

Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK

4.8 (319 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 251458

“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.”

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Parking Options:

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 Mitre Inn

Sandford Orcas, Sherborne DT9 4RU, UK

4.8 (174 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 220271

“Proper pub in a beautiful village. Good choice of ales, excellent pub grub, and a really friendly welcome from staff and locals. The gardens are being substantially improved, as has been the parking. Watch out for the regular music nights. This lovely traditional pub has recently been taken over but retains its village charm.”

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Côte Dorchester

3 Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

4.5 (626 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 261306

“Went for dinner and the food was fantastic! The staff were so lovely & attentive. They catered to my allergies (shellfish) really well, making notes for everything and making sure it was labelled with a little flag. It wasn't too busy when we went in, but as a very anxious person i quite liked that. Would recommend to anyone and looking to go back for my birthday next month!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 90 m away
  • Nando's Dorchester – 51 m away
  • ODEON Dorchester – 65 m away
  • Vivo Lounge – 26 m away
  • wagamama dorchester – 27 m away
Greyhound Inn

26 High St, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester DT2 9PD, UK

4.6 (441 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01300 341303

“Lovely local pub in the heart of the Dorset Countryside. Lots of nice walks around and rural spots to explore!”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sydling St Nicholas Village Hall – 213 m away
The Plume Of Feathers

Half Moon St, Sherborne DT9 3LN, UK

4.5 (434 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 389709

“Absolutely gorgeous pub situated centrally in the lovely historic town of Sherborne in Dorset. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We stayed in The Hayloft for one night, like a lovely mini apartment overlooking the courtyard of the pub. Super comfy bed, great little bathroom and really lovely breakfast in the morning.”

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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
The Wise Man Inn

West Stafford, Dorchester DT2 8AG, UK

4.5 (372 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 261970

“Fabulous gastro pub. We enjoyed the food so much we went there for a second evening whilst staying overnight locally. Really good value for money with generous portion sizes 😁 If you have the fish Friday, which includes a drink, you need to ask, which ones are included before ordering. We didn't realize that at the time and ordered drinks that weren't included.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
The Fox & Hounds Inn

Duck St, Cattistock, Dorchester DT2 0JH, UK

4.5 (264 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01300 320444

“After an emotional day, my partner and I decided we would stay over and booked our room on line. On arriving quite late, we received a very warm welcome and despite the kitchen having already closed, were offered fish and chips without hesitation. Our host did check with the kitchen first but it seemed absolutely no trouble. The rooms were worthy of the most historic public house but still provided all the home comforts one could wish for. After a comfortable nights sleep, interrupted only by the effects of alcohol consumes throughout our day, we descended the stairs to have breakfast. Eggs Benedict and cooked to perfection. The spread was fantastic and would satisfy the biggest of eaters and overall, the standard of what was offered was far in excess of expectations. Would recommend without hesitation and when we return to this quaint little place, we will definitely be booking our room here!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Cattistock Village Hall – 25 m away
  • Cattistock Stores and Post Office – 136 m away
  • Cattistock Cricket Club – 265 m away
The Ollerod

3 Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY, UK

4.7 (293 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01308 862200

“Went for a Mexican and half price cocktails on a Wednesday evening. Mexican is cooked in a van in the car park, but served in the bar/conservatory - excellent food (real cutlery but takeaway boxes).”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brassica Restaurant – 180 m away
  • Beaminster Museum – 55 m away
  • The Red Lion – 109 m away
  • St Mary's Church – 239 m away
  • Co-op Food - Beaminster - The Square – 161 m away
Al Molo-Dorchester

6 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UJ, UK

4.7 (128 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 602330

“Have a lovely lunch here with my godmother. We had pork belly and it was very tender but abit too salty. It’s ok when eat with the mashed potato, it’s balanced out. Very friendly and attentive service 👍🏻”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 21 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 178 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 163 m away
  • Costa Coffee – 64 m away
  • The King's Arms – 119 m away

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