Top Restaurants in Stourpaine, Dorset
The Cricketers
Iwerne Courtney, Blandford Forum DT11 8QD, UK | Pub P: 01258 268107
Rating: 4.4 (446) Price Level:
I eat here with a friend ,early tea time .the girl who served our table was very attentive, the food was brought to the table quickly. Their were 10 other dinner's too..I imagine we sat in the newly extended part of the public house . As we finished our food their was live music . Clean well decorated with a friendly atmosphere. My friend and I were very happy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had the most amazing Sunday lunch to celebrate a special 93rd birthday. The staff decorated specially in just the perfect window area of the pub. The atmosphere is so welcoming including kids and even the dogs! The staff and service was just excellent. Sunday lunch we all immediately opted for the Roast beef which was cooked to perfection and comes with a huge Yorkshire pudding, roasties, all your fave veggies and the best stuffing I've ever tasted! Pudding was an easy choice for most with an all time fave of Sticky Toffee Pudding but I chose the Rice Pudding with apples & homemade honeycomb.....every mouthful tasted like apple crumble, it was delicious. Coffee and birthday cake to end a wonderful lunch in a gorgeous setting which even included a quick trip to the playpark conveniently located across the street :) We will absolutely be back!!! ♡
Rating: 5 / 5
As it was Monday night I couldn't find anywhere else to eat, so many pubs and restaurants were closed! I had to travel just over ten miles but boy was it worth it. I had the beer battered Pollock and it was superb. The beer was exceptionally well kept as well. Would recommend this pub as the whole experience was great, a special sound out to the young lady who answered the phone as her easy, confident, manner on the phone convinced me to get in the car and both young ladies in the bar especially the red head who was lovely! Not a fan of the basket idea, my fork kept going through the greaseproof paper, would have preferred a plate. With food this good you don't need a gimmick!
Rating: 5 / 5
Service was second to none. It was such a pleasant surprise. The Sunday lunch was excellent and so tasty, and excellent value for money. An unbelievable change from what we had experienced a year or more ago. Although we sat outside, we had frequent from a member of staff to ensure all was OK. Highy recommended.
Rating: 4 / 5
A wonderful pub with wonderful staff. Well worth a detour off the Shaftesbury / Blandford road. A great menu selection using local produce. We had The Cricketer and The Fisherman option in malted roll. Both with great fresh ingredients. Will certainly visit again.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Ranston Fm - 419m away
The Crown Hotel
West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 456626
Rating: 4.3 (1653) Price Level:
Every single member of the team at The Crown Blandford have gone out of their way to accommodate our large family group. The food has been exceptional as are the rooms which are beautiful and spotless. The food at every meal has been amazing. At dinner, every single plate for our large group came out at the same time and was piping hot and delicious. We were well looked after and checked in on regularly. The welcome is warm and friendly and every part of our requests were accommodated including providing an accessible room for a family member needing a lift and a room with support. Reception did a great job of coordinating our group and helping with all of our requests. The bar staff also did really well to help us as we ordered drinks throughout the day. Thank you so much to everyone at The Crown ! We are very grateful and can’t wait to bring our family group back to see you !
Rating: 4 / 5
My wife and I booked for one night's stay at the Crown Hotel recently, as it looked very nice and the price was more competitive than other hotels within this region. It's a beautifully maintained Georgian building in nice location, offering us easy access to numerous locations we wanted to visit in Dorset. We needed a second night's stay added, which was sorted out very easily and all prices, including our breakfast were clarified at reception. The staff were all pleasantly professional and the food choice was very good and of high quality. The room was clean, with a touch of character in line with age of building and had everything to make our stay comfortable. We were disturbed on second night by another guest's barking dog, although this was brief. Parking space is abundant and easy to access. There's also a very big beer garden outside hotel, which looked a popular feature in the sunny weather. Overall, generally pleased with our stay at the Crown and would recommend to others.
Rating: 4 / 5
A very nice hotel. The rooms had lots of charm with antiques adding to the atmosphere. In particular, the breakfast was lovely and had many things to choose from. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
Rating: 5 / 5
Me and my husband got married here in April and it was honestly the most perfect day we could have possibly imagined! Laura (best wedding planner ever) went above and beyond to make sure it was perfect, nothing was too much to ask. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue 🤍
Rating: 5 / 5
This hotel is such a fabulous hotel, great location, good sized room/bathroom, great sized bed & soft fluffy towels. To add to this, the food was delicious, fantastic service and staff are friendly, helpful and all with a smile. We stayed Friday night and had an early engagement, Christine made sure our dinner was on time and made sure we had everything before finishing her shift. Honestly, what a lovely lady. She was just as helpful and cheerful the next morning. The lamb dinner in the evening was absolutely delicious 😋 The complimentary glass of Prosecco and half a beer was a fabulous touch… not advertised enough. Luckily we found a voucher in the room. And the choice of breakfast was amazing. We had smashed avo on toasted sourdough, seasoned with a hint of lemon, pesto leaves, chilly flakes and a perfect poached egg on the side… all done to perfection… well done to whoever made that 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And for once the tea in the teapot was actually boiling, so I had a hot cup of tea with my breakfast… again perfect! One small thing… a little more light in the bathroom or in the bedroom with a good mirror for us older ladies would be helpful!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Morrisons - 92m away
- The Greyhound - 115m away
- China China - 35m away
- Marsh & Ham Car Park (Entrance) - 86m away
- Costa Coffee - 155m away
The Brewery Tap
The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum DT11 9LW, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 486005
Rating: 4.4 (277) Price Level:
Had a breakfast here Saturday 26th October. Very welcoming staff, happy to host our dog and great place to bring him as plenty of room and far enough from other guest as not crammed next to other tables. Nice food and great coffee, lovely setting.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really liked it in here. What an interesting and atmospheric place. The staff were lovely. I'd recommend the coffee stout.
Rating: 5 / 5
I cant comment on food as we only stopped by for a quick half. I am so pleased we did. . . A lovely venue steeped in history, with lots of original atrefacts recovered from the original brewery which is actively being demolished by the look of it, sadly. . . I have drank and enjoyed Badger beers for some years and was over the moon when I found that it was based in Blandford Forum, as we passed through on a daytrip. A very worthwhile stop off.
Rating: 5 / 5
Always love coming to this bar. Beer and food always great. Love the sharer on the new menu I apparently had one of the first ones.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- 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:
- Hall and Woodhouse Brewery - 21m away
- Tesco Superstore - 306m away
- Morrisons - 368m away
- Homebase - Blandford Forum - 218m away
- Stour Meadows Park - 232m away
Simla Tandoori
12 West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK | Indian Restaurant P: 01258 452096
Rating: 4.4 (169) Price Level:
The food was great and the staff very friendly, what let it down was the long wait for our food. The restaurant has recently stopped selling alcohol and we didn’t get told when we phoned, I don’t think it would be a problem to take a few beers, it’s just a pain when you arrive and then have to go back out.
Rating: 5 / 5
One of the best asian restaurants I know, always try to go when we visit Blandford. Excellent food, particularly the vegetarian options and the nan bread. Very friendly and efficient service, very warmly recommended
Rating: 5 / 5
I went here for a Christmas party. The food was amazing and the staff where friendly and liked to have a laugh. Would definitely go there again.
Rating: 4 / 5
Really nice food, service was very slow but a discount was given in compensation, staff where very professional.
Rating: 5 / 5
We’ve gotten take away food from Simla 3 times now since moving to the area- they are amazing! The food is absolutely delicious, always arrived warm and when we’ve collected they’ve always been very kind and courteous. Couldn’t recommend them more!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Crown Hotel - 26m away
- The Greyhound - 72m away
- Morrisons - 143m away
- Costa Coffee - 86m away
- Jerry's Kebab and Pizza - 7m away
The Paddocks
23 Salisbury St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AU, UK | Restaurant P: 01258 456833
Rating: 4.4 (49) Price Level:
Good atmosphere staff are really nice beers good price and just an enjoyable evening with live bands
Rating: 5 / 5
Held a party for my husband's 50 th on Saturday 18th of Feb. The food was brilliant. Stuart, Jackie and their team did a fantastic job. Excellent choices of wine and gins too!
Rating: 5 / 5
Busy busy town bar with good drinks range and regular entertainment
Rating: 5 / 5
Always a warm and friendly greeting, very reasonable prices, everything is meticulously clean, including glasses, and free bar nibbles x
Rating: 5 / 5
"We had an incredible time at the Paddocks Pub in Blandford with DJ @allanturnerward - an unforgettable night! The friendly service at the bar added to the fantastic atmosphere, making it a truly welcoming and enjoyable place. Highly recommend for a great night out!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Subway - 20m away
- Costa Coffee - 37m away
- Iceland Supermarket Blandford Forum - 37m away
- Morrisons - 254m away
- The Blandford Fashion Museum - 71m away
The Greyhound
Market Pl, Blandford Forum DT11 7EB, UK | Pub P: 01258 454080
Rating: 4 (753) Price Level:
Very nice place for a quick bite or lunch with family. Superb customer service and good quality food combined is the perfect recipe for 5⭐ review. Parking at Morrisons just around the corner. Nice beer garden outside. Well done!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely lunch at the Greyhound. We had fish and chips which was a moderate size and served home made beer batter. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little pub in the centre of Blandford. Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Would recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
A big group of us were catered for, as we were celebrating a birthday. We were given a private space close reception, service was excellent, not too long to wait for food. The meals were not small either. And with the burger, a nice beetroot bun(gorgeous )No rush for table, the staff even gave us a Happy birthday chorus. Even though it was evening, the fairy lights outside gave the garden a lovely atmosphere, with a cosy lodge if you wanted to be outside.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Morrisons - 144m away
- The Crown Hotel - 85m away
- Costa Coffee - 84m away
- M&S Foodhall - 415m away
- Reeve the Baker - 59m away