Cow & Apple in West Dorset

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We stopped in for a festive mulled cider, which was delicious. We will be back.....

We have just enjoyed a fantastic work's Christmas do at Cow & Apple. Food was great, fabulous atmosphere and we felt really very well looked after by the whole team. Thank you!

No fuss, easy and attractive venue.

Food was lovely and staff was 1st rate

The food is really nice most fresh The bar ladies are very polite and major a good job I would highly recommend going here

We booked last minute for my birthday and received excellent service from the 2 young ladies on duty that night. The food was excellent, as always and arrived quickly. I can recommend the Combine Burger and the whiskey infused cider, both of which are excellent. 😋😋

been staying in Yeovil for work and visit cow&apple once a week good food and good value for money especially the wine £16 pounds a bottle

Delicious hamburgers. A definite revisit!

The burgers here are absolutely incredible. Service was really good and efficient, despite being a walk in on a Saturday evening. It's small though so worth booking if you can!

Nice tent, and lovely sitting outside in the sun

Nice place, burgers were good, my kid enjoyed the shake, but the chips were amazing, they were crispy, and crunchy, like a mix between a roast potato and a chunky chip. Maybe the best I’ve ever had!

Lovely food and a great range of ciders 😊

Mid afternoon this is a deadly dull place. On the plus side the toilet is convenient.

Great relaxing vibe and lovely drinks 😊

Food was not hot even after going back and the salad had seen better days

Super friendly staff!!! Gorgeous burger and chips, and my son loved his milkshake.... with cream and a flake 😋

Unfortunately the falafel burger didn't taste good at all. There was nothing reminiscent of falafel. The burger bun was totally soft and already collapsed. It's a shame because the food is already expensive... the ambience and service is good.

Food really tasty. Fast service, easy access to high street.

Food was absolutely delicious, staff are very friendly. Would reccomend and visit again

Really good place to take your breath and enjoy a lovely coffee.

Visited at 5pm , wasn't busy at all. Saff were polite and attentive. GF mushroom burger was excellent. Good food. Definitely no cross contamination. Fries and coleslaw were delicious.. Great value for money . Will def be back.

Fantastic burgers😍 would recommend a visit.

Loved it there as they have decent vegetarian options for my partner.

Great place for you burger fans as it's great quality, great taste and not like those macy dees burger its well worth a visit if you are in Yeovil. Good service and great staff, apparently the cider is great based on my parties feedback.

Nice food since they moved over to the new site. Maybe it was because it was busy, but not as good as it used to be, but still a reliable burger... On the pricey side but it was nice.

Service was wonderful. Fantastic selection of ciders. We enjoyed the chips but unfortunately the burgers seemed to be microwaved - grey and overcooked, no caramelisation from a grill whatsoever.

Amazing food at Cow & Apple. Their pulled pork nachos are easily some of the best I've had in a very long time!! Also went for the Halloumi burger which was delicious!!

Nice food and service. Full on a Tuesday night which is a good sign.

Maybe it was the hype that let it down. But a bland burger mixed with exceptional waiting (despite pre ordering) meant that it didn't live up to expectations.

What great way to turn a hamburger joint into something more than a hamburger joint! Full marks for originality. Food was pretty reasonable and certainly came quickly - especially considering we were quite a big party. Service was prompt and faultless, and the prices are quite a bit lower than you'd expect to pay when out for an evening meal. I "went light" and wouldn't do so again as a) a burger stops being a burger when you take the buns off, and b) it cools down much faster. If I'd had a normal burger it would probably have got an extra star. Chips are another curiosity, because they are scalloped out - effectively they are C-section - so you get less volume per bowl, but then they just bring out another bowl when the first one's done so you get as many as you want, AND...... they are fresher and hotter than if you just get them all at the start in the one bowl.

Nice restaurant with good dairy free and gluten-free options. The staff are knowledgeable about allergens which makes it enjoyable for those with dietary requirements who can eat there with confidence. Food is also pretty tasty too.

A great burger place. Nice food. Good range of cider. Friendly staff. Lovely.

Loved this place! Burgers from the reviews looked great! So we had to wait for kitchen to open after lunchtime rush but that was fine :) our waitresses we attentive and customer service was excellent. Definitely will be back!

Great food. Great location Amazon staff

Great food, and the staff were super with my Gluten free partner and Daughter. Definitely would recommend.

Popped in today and had a delicious meal,my wife is gluten intolerant and catered for with care. Staff were welcoming and friendly, lovely place for food and drink highly recommend.

10/10 all round Amazing food, service and atmosphere, the cider selection is unmatched and I can't wait to come back again soon.

We've had their food as a delivery but now they have more room in their new location we thought we would have a family treat before a film. Nice ambiance, even at 5pm, with pleasant outlooks. The staff were very friendly and attentive and we didn't have to wait long for the wonderful food. We knew they can cater for gluten free and we felt relaxed knowing that they take care about cross contamination. Thanks to you all.

All around fine, Gurt burger was more than meaty enough. I would recommend some coleslaw to counter the overwhelming gaminess of the meat. Generous with the sauces on nachos!

Regular fries absolutely delicious!! Great service too 😊

Very tasty burgers and good friendly staff.

Great burger and chips today and fantastic service. Very tasty

Bit expensive for what it is. Have too book as gets busy.

Place is nice and spacious, an improvement from their last place. Service was good. The burger (combine) was OK but did not feel like the gourmet burger the prices seem to promise. Patty was dry, bun did not feel fresh, onion rings heavy on the bland battery and stalking was way off. I did not feel it was cooked and assembled with care. No option to buy just a burger making the deal not good value for money imo. There's definitely better burgers out there for the money.

Great selection of tasty food and drinks. Pleasently surprised

Great burger and pint of cider, very quiet midweek because they're digging up the whole town

Great location opposite the church. Delicious burgers, lots of different burger options, decent portions, reasonable prices. Great service. Recommend the sloppy cow chilli burger.

Food was nice but not worth the money

Great food here. The service is friendly and it's always bright and warm.

Nicely located next to the church. Delicious fries.

Ottimo posto! Sala molto carina e pulita. Piatti squisiti, vasta scelta, davvero buoni. Servizio impeccabile e personale gentile.

Waitresses were really helpful regularly asking if we needed anything, music wasn’t loud in there like some places so we could actually talk, really nice drink menu. Now for the most important part- food was best I’ve had in years I had the Alright Hen chicken and bbq pulled pork burger with the best chips I’ve ever had, coleslaw was perfect, tasted so fresh and good quality. Would definitely go there again on occasion. If you’re in Yeovil I recommend giving this a go as a treat.

Thank you for a lovely lush lunch in your cosy space full of Christmas cheer

Really poor service at the Cow and Apple. Came out for a meal for 4 - staff were young and inexperienced and food was freezing cold. By the time our burgers arrived, they were inedible. Very expensive only to recieve cold food & small portions. Bar staff stood around chatting & kitchen staff shouting with door open to service area. Overall, very disappointing, poor quality food and incredibly overpriced. Will not be returning.

Ordered a meal from Cow & Apple for my birthday. Never again. Food was stone cold by the time it was delivered. The burger was dreadful. Fries were soggy. Overpriced for what you get. No idea how they've got good reviews. It was a very disappointing meal.

Love the new building, cracking burger as always, will be back

Seemed a really good place. Only had a couple of drinks late afternoon, but the choice was good and the service was excellent

Amazing food, more than worth the price, free refills on chips too(if you end up having enough space😅) Staff were lovely and helpful, atmosphere was enjoyable also

Lovely place with friendly staff, the food was nice full of flavours and well cooked - big portions mind! (Not complaining) highly recommend here.

Brilliant place to eat and brilliant staff very polite and always with a smile on their faces make me feel very welcome I will be back for sure 😉👌 keep up the good work

The Cow & Apple is Phenomenal. I visited with a group of 4 for dinner, never having tried this place out before, wondering what all the rage was about. It lived up to everything my friends had told me. There is a sizeable yet concise and fun menu that offers classic burgers, and some more exotic options with room for extra pattys and fillings for that little bit extra. I ordered a Combine Burger which was one of their cheaper options, along with a Premium Cider since cider is their other speciality. You order food at the bar when you are ready and the lovely staff will let the kitchen team know what you want asap and get your drinks prepared. Service was great and really fast too. None of my group had to wait more than 10-15 minutes for all our food to arrive and it was all piping hot. The quality of the meat is incredible since it is sourced from a local trusted farm and prepared by chefs who know what they are up to. Combining that with all the other flavours in the burger made for one hell of a feast. With a side of rustic fries to go along side and a cider in hand, the meal I had was not one to be forgotten. I would definitely return here in the future and love to try some of the other options this place serve. If you live in or are nearby to the Yeovil area, definitely give this place a try and dont sleep on it like I did!

I'm not a big person and don't need much to feel me up, but ...this was the smallest meal I've ever had in my life. After this "brunch" which looks more like starter, I've left hungry and went somewhere to eat. Definitely not worth the price. + Taste good, lovely as local with nice stuff. - Overpriced, small portions.

Had a lovely meal, 5 of us ate and we all were stuffed. The burgers were huge and delicious. It was very quiet the evening we were there, and although adequate, the waiting staff seemed lack luster.

I loved the new premises, the layout works really well. There are options for outside dining and as ever the staff are great 😃 my burger was delicious, there's an amazing menu to choose from and the cider selection is fabulous! Only ever so slight downside, (and not the restaurants fault) for those with sensory issues, the background noise level I found quite high at first, however, because the tables are evenly spaced, it was manageable.

Lovely food. Excellent service.

Food is always good but you pay for it. Avoid the chicken starter. For £8.25 I got 3 of the skinniest chicken slices that would deep fry. The salad and dip (which was way too much for the portion size) didn't make up for the dissapointment. Kinda still hungry tbh

A good place with a nice view outside on a Cathedral. Probably better to visit during warm weather as outside seats are the best.

Always enjoy this restaurant for its unique burgar and cider choices. Lots to choose from perhaps a little overpriced but still good food and drink.

Fab food, brilliant atmosphere, great staff, lovely location👍🏿

The only positive thing about Yeovil.

The food was lovely, but the restaurant looked out on to tables all piled up and it felt a bit dark.

Excellent as always, 'the welly' is incredible.

Cow and apple always provide a fantastic meal, whether it's eat in or delivery. Easily the best burger in Yeovil! There's also a fantastic range of ciders to choose from!

Came for food here on Friday, didn’t realise how big it was! Staff were so lovely and friendly! We had the nachos as a starter and then both had halloumi burgers. To be fair… could have just had the nachos as a meal because they were huge. Best nachos we’ve ever had! 10/10 would recommend

Absolutely spot on as always! Gutted they are no longer in Dorchester! Gareth, the owner is a lovely bloke!

Overall fantastic night, went there for my son's 18th great food and ciders and very good service.. definitely worth a visit

Great food at a reasonable price and despite the restaurant being busy we reviewed excellent table service and finished our meal with a lovely brownie served with ice cream.

Ashamed to say first time I've been to cow & apple, we came in a group of 12 for a work meal. To the point the staff were fantastic, the food was delicious and overall a lovely vibe, from the rustic interior to the lovely outdoor seating with a cosy blanket looking over to the church. Service was excellent throughout cannot fault. I've also ordered take out from them before and it was just as amazing.

Spur of the moment walk-in and couldn't fault food or service. Took a little while to take our order but then food arrived very promptly. Can definitely recommend the fish finger roll.

Superb eatery! I was beaten by the quantity of fantastic chips along with the massive Gurt Burger! Well done Gareth and team, great service.

The restaurant had a very chilled atmosphere with amazing interior design. The staff were welcoming and friendly to us throughout our meal.The burgers were good, the portion size wasn't too big or too small. I also enjoyed the cider I had with my burger, which was included in the Wednesday food and drink deal.I would definitely want to revisit this restaurant to try the other burgers available on the menu.

I wish we had one in my home town! Apart from Deliveroo riders we had the place to ourselves during Covid restrictions, so I hope they survive. Really good vegan/veggie options and charming service. Highly recommended.

Enjoyable evening out with the family on the first evening of our holiday. Burgers were good, portion sizes not too big so clean plates all round! Enjoyed the cider fizz cocktail.

One of the best burgers I've eaten in the UK. Great menu as well as drinks. Staff friendly and welcoming.

Probably the best burgers we have ever eaten! Amazing choice of ciders - far more than we anticipated. Staff friendly and helpful.

We visited the Cow & Apple last night for a bite to eat. We searched places to eat in Dorchester so decided to try it out. So glad we did, firstly reassurance of Covid regs in place, it was very comfortable and not worried about distancing etc. The young waiter was great - excellent customer service! There is usually about 50 ciders on offer but understandably they couldn't provide the full range. Coming from Somerset we take our cider seriously! We decided to try the Cow & Apple draught cider and met our approval. The food was just as good! Large portions, not long to wait and very well cooked and presented. I had a combine burger, a recommendation and if you want to go bigger, the Gurt burger was hubby's choice! We would highly recommend this establishment, if we are near Dorchester in the near future, we will certainly visit. It was also popular with locals as a take away too!

Had lovely starter and main meal! My sister is veggie and there was LOADS of option for her and a whole separate vegan menu! Service was quick and friendly and food is good quality for a good price! Will deffo be going back again it was lovely!

Ordered through deliveroo, freezing cold.. waste of £47!Everything had congealed and was absolutely stone cold. Couldn't heat it up as dishes with salad. Very cross as no need!

Picked up a takeaway this evening I had the combine burger with sweet potato fries which was the best burger I’ve ever had, as I’d ordered on Just eat I had to wait 10 minutes, the owner came out of the kitchen to apologise for the wait and gave me a delicious bottle of elderflower and cucumber cider I will definitely order from here again.

Restaurant very quiet, one other family and one single diner, so not much ambience. Our waitress was friendly and we let her select us a ‘taster’ menu of 6 ciders (1/3 pint each) which we shared. Hubby had a beef burger which he said was good, son had pulled pork burger off the children’s menu which he enjoyed and was good value. My falafel burger let the side down - tasteless and a bit cold. Also the kitchen sent starters and mains at the same time and forgot an item. Sadly probably wouldn’t visit again with other better options close by.

called in after the cinema, its a great place for something tasty, local ingredients, freshly cooked and a great service. Everything is COVID safe and customer service faultless. Thank you, one of our favourites.

My partner and I have been in a few times over the last year and the food is that good it’s worth writing a review with praise. The huge variety of ciders is excellent, but they also do soft drinks like Oreo Milkshakes, fantastic. The burgers are really tasty, good value for money and plenty of chips. A*******

Very lovely evening. Food came out really fast and a very good price for what it was worth! Staff were lovely and friendly and they took the current circumstances into consideration. Will definitely come again :)

Lovely food, very good service!!!!! Perfect for family’s and anyone, also a very good selection of drinks and milkshakes!!

Repeat customer and have never been disappointed, always top notch food and really friendly staff. Huge selection of cider so something new to try every time.

Service was slow and it was deserted! The food was alright, I mean it wasn’t incredible but it was a burger restaurant so what can you expect! The options were pretty limited but if you are vegan/veggie or gf they did have some alternatives.

Me and my friend had a lovely time at cow and apple and were served by leonie who was a legend so thank you. And my coffee was great :)

Been here many times before, never been disappointed. Unfortunately on our most recent visit was disappointing. They have changed their buns, to the cheap supermarket type. The beef patty was very dry and lacked seasoning. Not terrible, but sadly below average on this occasion.

After eating in their Yeovil restaurant and having a great experience with great food, we thought to give the Dorchester restaurant a try before heading to the cinema. And I'm glad to say the evening was just as good as the Yeovil night. The girlfriend and I had what we could say is the best burger we have eaten! Service was really good and staff were really friendly. Highly recommend eating here or in their Yeovil restaurant. If you like great food, you will not be disappointed!! Good work Cow and Apple!!

Stumbled across this gem whilst visiting Dorset, had a fantastic burger and tasted a couple of fantastic ciders. So good that we went back for breakfast a couple of days later!