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Situated in the heart of Stourpaine, The White Horse Inn is the finest example of a traditional country pub you’ll find. Dating back to the 18th century, this outstanding establishment is brimming with olde-worlde charm, complete with log fires, and boasts a quintessential home-from-home atmosphere. With several picturesque coun...
View full reviewWinner of Best Independent Café at the 2015 Taste of Dorset Awards and finalist in 2016, the Yellow Bicycle Café creates unique food that breaks away from traditional café cuisine. This cosy café seats 21 people and features an open kitchen that allows diners to watch their food being prepared, providing a fun, relaxed atmosp...
View full reviewWith views overlooking the River Stour and the picturesque Georgian town of Blandford Forum, it’s easy to see why Dorset’s oldest inn is such a popular destination. As we stepped into the splendour of the dining room at The Crown, we knew we were in for a treat of an evening. From the high ceiling with its lantern roof framing...
View full reviewWilliam and Steve will warmly welcome you to Café SoBa: a boutique-style, independent business in Blandford Forum. Sporting an Italian-inspired bar area and separate, tranquil tea lounge, you can enjoy your meal or drinks in the most stylish and relaxing of settings. Using their own blend, Café SoBa crafts a comprehens...
View full reviewWhen it first opened in 1864, the Railway Hotel was intended to offer rest and relaxation to passengers using Blandford Forum Station on the now-closed Somerset and Dorset line. After the line's closure in 1966, the building ceased offering accommodation and is now run as a 22-screen sports bar, well loved and well used by the l...
View full reviewSet just half an hour's drive from Poole's coast, China China is a popular local Chinese restaurant. A tasty jewel on one of Blandford's food streets, China China offers a refined atmosphere in which to dine and entertain guests on a social or business level. The experience is complemented by impeccable service, gourmet cuisine and, ...
View full reviewThe pretty village of Pimperne, like any good rural settlement, has a pub at its heart, working to bring the surrounding community together. In this case, The Anvil Inn does the job very well indeed. The country-pub style of the bar area makes it a cosy and relaxed place to enjoy a meal, while the fantastic beer garden is the ideal ...
View full reviewThe traditional British combination of great beer and tasty food is the founding principle of Brewery Tap. Set in the malthouse of Hall & Woodhouse’s own brewery, this bar and restaurant is a haven for beer-lovers and offers visitors the chance to tour the brewery’s facilities before sampling a pint of fresh Badger beer st...
View full reviewChild Okeford is one of the larger villages in the Blackmore Vale, found just four miles from Sturminster Newton and six miles from Blandford Forum. The Saxon Inn is situated down an alley just off the main road at the northern-most end of the village, on the route out to Manston. Originally three 17th-Century agricultural cottages, ...
View full reviewNestling in the heart of rural Dorset is The Crown at Winterborne Stickland. On entering this old country inn, you will discover a warm and friendly atmosphere. The large open fireplace with its woodburner is poised ready for those cold winter days; but when the weather is fine, you simply must visit the lovely beer garden at the re...
View full reviewThis unpretentious village pub in Okeford Fitzpaine serves a range of traditional home-cooked dishes using a wide range of produce sourced from local growers and suppliers. With a varied menu and frequently changing specials on offer you'll always find the right meal whatever your appetite - at a very reasonable price. The menu is ...
View full reviewBlending the charm of a country pub with the luxury of a boutique hotel, The Talbot Hotel has the balance just right, and it has a loyal following of regulars to prove it. Its recipe for success is simple yet effective: a winning combination of convivial, obliging service, first-rate food and stylish accommodation. Whether you po...
View full reviewIf you feel that England’s rural idyll has long been lost, a visit to Home Farm Shop & Tearoom will help you rediscover it, as at the end of a dusty farm track lies a pastoral delight. The former barn with its high ceilings has been transformed into an airy farm shop and dining room, where produce is farmed or made locally a...
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