Top Restaurants in Todber, Dorset

Dogs Unleashed Activity Run

B3092, Todber, Sturminster Newton DT10 1HY, UK | Dog Park
P: 07872 520004

Rating: 5 (44) Price Level:

An amazing place for my boy to run and sniff. Well maintained field with seating and lots of activities for my boy to investigate and have fun. Also a little on-site cafe that serves excellent tea, coffee and late. Pauline the owner is very helpful and friendly. Both humans and doggie highly recommend this gem of a dog field.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely fantastic experience, kind staff. Helped with booking in and advice in the local area for a visiting family! Great activities for the dog, not just a field, some amazing features on the field. Good selection of drinks and some ice creams for dogs and their human counterpart! 100% recommend a visit if you have a fluffy friend, an inexpensive treat for the whole family, fluff balls included.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Love this well kept secure, safe, dog field. Allows my rescue greyhound the chance to run and have fun with her friends safely and securely. The coffee shop is a delightful bonus! Theres even a free dog wash!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Definitely worth visiting. We and our friends took 4 dogs here this week and they had a wonderful time. The field is secure and has a lot of different activities including a splash area. Fortunately they also have a hose to wash the dogs before getting them back in your cars. One thing to be aware of, is that the council won't allow them to have a poo bin. So it's worth bringing an airtight container to put any poo bags in to keep your car fresh.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic area,very patient kind and friendly,my girl didn't want to get in car and I wasn't rushed or put under pressure which in turn kept me relaxed which kept my dog relaxed and she happily got in car , absolutely love the water area .id imagine after going for some time it could get a little repetitive walking the same field especially if on your own so I'm hoping they add different obstacles so dogs have different things to smell and do saying that it's a fantastic experience and we will be using regularly whilst we build up confidence and training. Just adding as a suggestion some agility items what be fantastic and extremely appreciated

Features:
  • Dog Friendly
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The Clockspire Restaurant

Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK | Restaurant
P: 01963 251458

Rating: 4.8 (319) Price Level:

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.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

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.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

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.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

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.

Anonymous - a month ago

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.

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 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!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

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.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 🥂❤️

Anonymous - a year ago

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

Anonymous - 2 years ago

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!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Freeway Mobile Tyres - Shaftesbury - 116m away

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:

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.

Anonymous - a year ago

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!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

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!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

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 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.

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

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.

Anonymous - a month ago

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.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

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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.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

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.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

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.

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

Lakeside Kitchen

Todber Manor Fisheries, Todber, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JB, UK | Cafe
P: 01747 897525

Rating: 4.9 (21) Price Level:

I’ve eaten here multiple times, last night for our Christmas dinner and a few times for breakfast and it’s always brilliant. Incredible value for money, staff are always great and it’s in a great location. Will be back time and time again 😃

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best kept secret around. This place is an absolute gem! It's clean, modern, well priced and the food is excellent! Ironically the fish & chips is a bit bland, but I've been there many times since, and everything else I've ordered has been excellent.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We decided to try this place out as we only live just down the road from it and I'm so glad we did. We had a breakfast and were not disappointed. Everything was superb, brilliant value for money and great produce used. And what's more we were really impressed with the welcoming hospitality of the staff. This is rare to find and so pleased when we experienced it. We highly recommend this place and will be returning as a regular for sure with friends and family. Keep up the good work

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely food choice and very tasty. Friendly and helpful staff. With a relaxing atmosphere. Great cake and sweet selection. Wonderful coffee. Wheel chair friendly and dogs allowed as well. What more can you ask for. Definitely will return!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Todber Manor Fisheries - 24m away

The Stur Of The Moment

Sturminster House, Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AS, UK | Cafe
P: 01258 473182

Rating: 4.8 (192) Price Level:

Our first visit and it was lovely. The food, service, people and surroundings we so quaint. We will definitely be back.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a beautiful little place we found whilst on holiday. We was looking for somewhere to have a full English breakfast and this place delivered. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Prices are fair for what you get will 100% return when we next are in the area. Keep doing what your doing it's amazing.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Made so welcome with our puppy on a really wet, windy Sunday. We were wet, the puppy was trying hard to be good. The Big Stur breakfast was epic. Filling and great ingredients. The plate was swept clean. Generous portions for the hungry traveller. Pleasant surroundings and friendly staff. They cared for us. We will be back.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a beautiful cafe, full of character and charm. Have visited a few times, with friends and with family. Each time I have visited, the service has been so welcoming, warm and friendly. The cakes are exceptional, the brownies in particular are a must try! The food is great value for money, so tasty and freshly cooked. We are so lucky to have this cafe in our town! (Also dog friendly with a little jar of biscuits on the side which I feel is a lovely extra bonus!)

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

On the main road which goes through stur. Ideal for a light lunch or snack. Did have a specials board which we sampled two dishes from. Staff friendly and overall it's very good value for money.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Oxfords Bakery - 35m away
  • The Swan Inn - 56m away
  • The Exchange - Arts Centre - 122m away
  • BulMag - Bulgarian Food - Sturminster Newton - 59m away
  • Harts of Stur - 278m away

Thyme After Time Café

The Sidings, Units 3, & 4, Station Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2SS, UK | Cafe
P: 01963 362202

Rating: 4.8 (278) Price Level:

A wonderful find hidden away at Stalbridge Dorset we have a warm welcome and could sit outside or in the restaurant area, the menu had a good range of meals and the homemade cake where to die for. I am fussy about coffee this was good roosted by readscoffee.co.uk.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stopped off here for breakfast at the end of a weekend away as we’d heard from our hosts that they did good food and were dog friendly. The food was delicious and great value. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and we managed to pick up a couple of early Xmas presents for hampers as a bonus! Would highly recommend.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The food here is always delicious, theres a lot of innovation and choice in what is on offer. Very friendly staff, and theres a range of their own condiments for sale inside too. Such a great place 👍

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic gem of a cafe with a great selection of cakes and hot food. Margo the owner is forward thinking and the waiting staff Ollie and Gabby know how to make you feel seen and welcome. Will be back

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Margot has been running her cafe from this site about 8 years,so I have been many times in i think the last 7+ years... I live around 150 miles away,and hadn't been here since Christmas... So I got down about 06.30 this morning and had table booked for 09.30..... I can not fault this cafe,I tend to have the Spire Hill Grill and I have yet to have a bad bit of any meal. With the ever increase in cost of living,I was expecting it to be more expensive than Christmas 2022...but nope,same price,and I think it is amazing quality for a very reasonable price. I was with family that live in Dorset and visit this fantastic cafe often....in fact my sister was in the day before also. The staff are lovely...Margot (owner) is a true professional and has built her business up over the years,take look at the website,and the produce that have,home made jams etc etc,I understand they now have some of the produce selling in a local shop. The customers in the cafe are also friendly,and seem to know each other.... I did a review on TaT before,and I'm doing this update as and edit,my original is below. We had pot of tea and three coffees...the little milk bottles,the glass teapot are just examples of some of the things they do differently...and it all goes to show the love Margot has for food and service to her customers (friends) The head chef Eve (pink shorts ;) ) is also a little star,and has been with TaT from being tutored from as an apprentice to becoming head chef... And is a credit to Margot and to catering... We came away with a couple of pieces of home made cakes....and will enjoy later. I know before I arrive that the experience will be all I could reasonably expect,and could only ever leave a rate of 5 star.... Anything less...I'm my view is unjust. My original review below Brilliant cafe,I always try to visit when in area,it's a lovely place,great food,and staff are greatest

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Stalbridge Building Supplies Ltd - 144m away
  • William Hughes Ltd - 183m away
  • Guarantee Laundries Ltd - 75m away
  • Guggleton Farm Arts - 394m away
  • Stalbridge Timber Supplies Ltd - 222m away

The Crown

Crown Rd, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10 1LN, UK | Inn
P: 01258 820224

Rating: 4.5 (630) Price Level:

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

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A great traditional Pub, friendly atmosphere, serves good pub food. We will go again it may even become our remote local.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

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.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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! 😁

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Todber, Dorset