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

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The Rusty Duck

Unit H, The Heath, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8QL, UK

5.0 (11 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07826 269343

ā€œWonderful new cafe in the middle of the countryside near Puddletown forest/rhodendedran mile. Lovely atmosphere and interior decor.ā€

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3 weeks ago
5.0

Great atmosphere, delicious food and lovely staff. I can't wait for my next visit.

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2 months ago
5.0

We visited this morning whilst popping into another studio at Duck Farm and had a really lovely breakfast bap and cake. Very friendly owners and lovely atmosphere, we will definitely be returning! Thank you! šŸ¦†

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4 weeks ago
5.0

We had a lovely, fresh, hot breakfast and hot drink here! Lovely atmosphere and the staff were fab- will be back!

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a month ago
5.0

What a lovely new cafe. My wife heard it had recently opened so this afternoon we popped in with our sons to give a try. Well ! What a welcoming atmosphere. Clean, tidy, reasonably price food and drinks. An easy to read menu, uncomplicated. Plenty of seating and parking. Plus two lovely, friendly women. I thoroughly recommend you give a try. We certainly will return.

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Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage, Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8PZ, UK

4.8 (296 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 262382

ā€œAbsolutely wonderful overnight stay, with excellent breakfast and dinner, extremely comfortable accommodation, highly professional and friendly staff... need I go on? I would unhesitatingly recommend this charming hotel.ā€

Good for Children

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Kingston Maurward Equestrian – 319Ā m away
The Oak at Dewlish

Dewlish, Dorchester DT2 7ND, UK

4.6 (225 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01258 837352

ā€œHad two superb lunches at the Oak with my family. Friendly service, lovely home-cooked food, and a stunning location. Loved the playlist and the old historical photos on the walls, too. Highly recommend - a proper family-run village pub.ā€

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The Wise Man Inn

West Stafford, Dorchester DT2 8AG, UK

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

Phone: 01305 261970

ā€œFabulous 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.ā€

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The Brewers Arms

Burnside, Martinstown, Dorchester DT2 9LB, UK

4.7 (492 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 889361

ā€œThis was a very good place for a family celebration lunch for 12, including 3 children. My parsnip was inedible, but the roast beef was delicious. Our 3 vegetarians said their squash wellington was delicious. Leanne and Ben were very helpful in accommodating us. It is the fourth time I have had lunch at the pub and it has always been good.ā€

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Martinstown Village Store & Post Office – 169Ā m away
The New Inn

Highgate Ln, West Knighton, Dorchester DT2 8PE, UK

4.6 (620 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 852349

ā€œPub dinner- Just returned from the new inn pub. First visit, but not our last for sure. 3 x diners all left very pleased with the venue, great staff, and excellent menu. We had Angus burger and lamb burger, and we all enjoyed them. Very tasty and filling. Thank you.ā€

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • G Crook and Sons Plant & Machinery Hire – 292Ā m away
Gingerbread Cafe

Stinsford, Dorchester DT2 8QE, UK

4.7 (253 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

ā€œLovely little cafe, we drove past it multiple times whilst on holiday and kept saying we need to pop in. Finally did it before heading home and it was a really friendly place at good prices. Would happily pop there more often if we were local šŸ˜…ā€

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The Martyrs Inn

49 Main Rd, Tolpuddle, Dorchester DT2 7ES, UK

4.5 (347 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 602115

ā€œThe history of this village is fascinating. In 1833, a group of six farm workers from the Dorset village of Tolpuddle were concerned that their wages had been cut, so they formed a trade union to ask for guarantees that their wages wouldn’t be cut any further. Other farm workers wanted to join their trade union, and potential members were asked to swear an oath and pay a fee to join and do the trade union was born although not without controversy. Inside the pub an information board pays homage to the six workers and the endeavours. I visited with my son and I had a ā€˜light bite’ fish and chips and he had a burger with all the trimmings. The location, food and service were all fabulous and well worth a visit either on your way or returning from nearby Athelhampton House. Highly recommended!ā€

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tolpuddle Village Hall – 209Ā m away
Greyhound Inn

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

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

Phone: 01300 341303

ā€œLovely local pub in the heart of the Dorset Countryside. Lots of nice walks around and rural spots to explore!ā€

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sydling St Nicholas Village Hall – 213Ā m away
The Fox & Hounds Inn

Duck St, Cattistock, Dorchester DT2 0JH, UK

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

Phone: 01300 320444

ā€œLovely village pub. Only one server to convert bar and restaurant so a bit slow but very friendly and good good though fully priced eg fish and chips 18gbpā€

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Cattistock Village Hall – 25Ā m away
  • Cattistock Stores and Post Office – 136Ā m away
  • Cattistock Cricket Club – 265Ā m away
Seven Stars

Seven Stars Inn, Wool, Moreton, Dorchester DT2 8RL, UK

4.6 (203 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01929 462292

ā€œVery fresh selection of seafood. Generous portions too. Had the white bait, the cod fish and chips as well as the mussels. Very impressed by the freshness and quality. Batter for the cod is very light and crisp. The cod was delicious and had the right texture, and ratio of cod:batter. The black mussels were very sweet and I enjoyed it very much when paired with fresh bread. Service was very organised. All in all a great experience and I’d definitely bring my friends here when we drive down to the south coast again.ā€

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Ltd – 471Ā m away
  • Dorset Police – 366Ā m away

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