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Places to Eat

Rural Dorset boasts a fine selection of cafes and tea rooms, excellent restaurants and traditional pubs. Use the side menu for further details on each type of eatery!

Cafes & Tea Rooms

Name Location Description
1/2 Crown CafeBlandford ForumMorning coffees and all-day snacks, Mon-Sat 8.30am-4.30pm   more...
39 WestsideAlderholtHigh Quality Ladies Fashions  more...
AngelsWimborne MinsterOpen 9.30am to 4.30pm (5pm on Fridays and Saturdays)  more...
Cafe RoseShaftesburyRelaxed friendly atmosphere for traditional and home-cooked food. Open Tues-Sat 10am-3pm and Sun noon-2.30pm, and in the evenings for groups by prior arrangement.   more...
Cafe SpiceSturminster NewtonIndian restaurant and takeaway.  more...
Cavalcade of Costume Tea RoomsBlandford ForumCream teas and cakes within the lovingly restored Georgian house of the Costume Museum (entry for tea only possible). Open Easter-Sept 10am-5pm and Oct-Easter 10am-4pm.   more...
CloistersWimborne MinsterVaried menu and daily specials, food served all day. Cream teas and other afternoon cakes and refreshments. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm and Sundays 10am to 2pm.  more...
Georgian Tea RoomsBlandford ForumSandwiches, salads and cream teas, open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm.   more...
Gorge CafeBlandford ForumAll-day breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm and Suns 9am-3pm.   more...
Green Rock CafeShaftesburyDelicious Mediterranean/whole-food culinary delights, using the finest ingredients and organic food where possible. Vegetarians catered for. Teas, Italian coffees, home-made cakes, breakfasts and snac  more...
John PeelShaftesburyHot and cold food, including vegetarian. Children and groups welcome. Open daily early to late (6pm).   more...
King FishSturminster NewtonFish and chips.   more...
Laughing Pot Tea RoomsWimborne MinsterNon-smoking cafe serving hot and cold food, including cream teas. Open 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.  more...
Milestones Tea RoomsCompton Abbas17th century tea room and gift shop overlooking a pretty garden nestled at the foot of Melbury Hill. Dorset cream teas, home-made cakes, lunches, teas and coffees. Open daily: Mar-Oct 10.30am-5.30pm;   more...
Old Bakehouse CafeWimborne MinsterCafe serving breakfasts and lunches. Open 6am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm Saturdays.  more...
Poets Corner CafeSturminster NewtonEnglish breakfasts, snacks and lunches with a mediterranean feel.   more...
Riverside CafeWimborne MinsterCafe and tea room serving morning coffees, lunches, snacks and afternoon teas. Open 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.  more...
ScruplesBlandford ForumDaytime snacks and lunches. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.   more...
Seasons Restaurant & Coffee BarnAshley HeathCafe/restaurant in historic barn at Moors Valley Country Park serving breakfasts, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches and hot meals. Speciality menu available, wide range of coffees and childr  more...
Sticky Bun Tea RoomsAlderholt 
The Bistro at The MillWimborne MinsterIn the riverside setting of Walford Mill Craft Centre is The Bistro, where you can relax and enjoy morning coffees, luncheons and cream teas. Bookings taken for private parties and company functions,   more...
The Salt CellarShaftesburyEnbjoy fresh cakes, salads and sandwiches, beers, wines, tea or coffee while taking in the spectacular views over Gold Hill and the hills beyond. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm.   more...