Spikes Bistro at Dudsbury Hotel, Golf Club & Spa in East Dorset

We attended as a group of 10 for a tribute night. We had one lady who was celiac and this was noted when we pre ordered the food choices. Our food was great, she was given Pasta in her stuffed pepper. We complained and the food went away, no alternatives or a free drink was offered or a full refund. Very disappointing as she was ill the next day. very disappointing!! We did enjoy the evening and the entertainment. (Take dietary requests seriously)

I checked their web site before I left and they offered a range of sandwiches and paninis, only when I got there was offered one pre packed sandwich.

We were seated quickly on a nice table overlooking the golf course and given menu which included drinks but no wine menu. The waiter was not sociable. No one round to ask so I went to the bar and asked. A miserable girl just plonked the bottle of wine on our table with no wine cooler and looking around no one else had one. Starter and main course came within a reasonable time and food was enjoyable. The waiter when clearing main course plates did not ask about deserts so after a few minutes I again went to the bar to ask for desert menu from miserable girl leaning on the bar. We waited fifteen minutes or longer for our desert. We have been here many times and always had good service. The foreign waiter was very good and did ask us if the food was ok and did apologise for the delay. He is a credit to the establishment but the other waiter and waitress were very poor by their poor attitude towards us. People on the next table to us complained about the delay. Had it not been for the poor service I would have given a 5 rating.

Do not use this restaurant if there is a large party. I booked for 25 people spread over 6 tables to eat lunch and although they had my reservation for over 3 weeks they could not cope. Each table ordered separately and we asked for the food to be delivered per table and not all 25 together. Unfortunately one table had to wait over 90 minutes to get their food and then one of the orders was incorrect and had to wait a further 20 minutes for her food. Some People arrived 15 minutes early but the rude waitress refused to give us a menu until it was 12 o’clock, the time our tables were booked for. One table watched the chef, who didnt seem happy to be working, man handle the customers food. The next day I wrote and complained about the service but have still not had a reply hence this review. All 25 of us will NOT be using this restaurant again, I suggest you think twice before booking.

We attended a luncheon party , hoping that we were going to be well fed and well looked after, what a disappointment, The food was lukewarm, the vegetables were under cooked it had a biscuit crumb why, hardly any gravy certainly not value for money. I have now given this place four chances still no improvement

Ordered Dorset lamb shepherds pie, Tasteless like instant mashed potatoes accompanying vegetables overcooked and lacking flavour. Service slow was told there was 45 minute wait for dessert needless to say did not have dessert. Friends also complained about food and service. Thoroughly dissapointing,

Welcoming atmosphere. Friendly waiters. Prompt service. Beautiful view over the golf course. Reasonable choice of dishes on the lunchtime menu. A very pleasant meal out. Prices reasonable and I would definitely return.

Great place to stay and play golf the course and hotel great.All the staff were most helpful.Will definatly go again.

There was plenty of room in the restaurant when we arrived but we were seated near a table of approx 30 golfers who were shouting above each other to be heard. Unfortunately because of this the 6 of us on our table couldn’t hear each other. Also the service was very slow. Our meals sat on the counter without the heat lamps on for quite a while therefore the food wasn’t particularly hot when it got to us.

What a fabulous meal we had. The customer service was exceptional. Thank you very much. Our 11 month old granddaughter loved every second. You were so accommodating. I highly recommend Spikes Bistro.

Had a round of golf booked today with 4 friends and we decided to go for breakfast at Spikes bar first. Very poor breakfast in many ways, meant to a buffet style but had a choice of sausage eggs, hash browns & beans. Hash browns were all broken, beans were congealed. When we went up to get our breakfast and there was nothing there so we stood for over 5 minutes waiting, a man kept looking at us but never acknowledged us at all , when he eventually bought some food to put in the trays he kind of threw the food onto them like he did not care. 2 breakfasts cost £25. Very, very poor. Shame as it is a lovely gold course, just go somewhere else for breakfast.

Two of us had lunch today. Very disappointing. Pate with toast and no butter. Liver dry and quite hard. Chicken tikka masala ( in a deep bowl). Was very, very dry. Unable to eat most of it.

Visited here with friends on Monday, 8th November for lunch. 2 of us ordered the chicken & mushroom pie and asked for chips instead of mash which was OK. However disappointed that the pie arrived in a 'bowl' not a plate and there was no gray therefore very dry. My husband and friend had the lamb which they both said was very nice, however I had to go to the bar to request mint sauce for them. We were given sweet menu but that was it, no-one came to take the order so I went to the bar. Ordered 2 x lemon roulade, which was very nice and 2 x pear and peach crumbles 'with CUSTARD' on arrival both had ice cream. Our last visit was not as good as before lockdown i.e. scampi and chips you used to have a choice of peas or salad, now there is no choice, just peas. We have used Spikes bar for quite some time now but we think standards have dropped.

Nice outlook over the golf course. Tables well spaced and patio doors open. Food quite good but fairly basic. Varied choice. Service quite slow.

I recently visited Spike’s Bistro with my family and we all enjoyed an outstanding meal. I had the simply delicious crab & prawn linguine, topped with mussels and deep fried parsley. Two of my relatives had perfectly cooked steak, with all the trimmings and my mother thoroughly enjoyed her Sea Bass; she is diabetic and the meal was served swiftly as a result. Another member of the family enjoyed the homemade Thai Green curry. The Chef even makes his own paste, and he will adjust the heat to suit your palate. I can also heartily recommend the homemade dessert Menu - particularly the Honey & Ginger steamed pudding which hit the spot and was sublime! Our plates returned clean! Friendly, efficient Staff and beautiful surroundings added to our enjoyment of a First Class Menu. A huge thank you - we’ll be returning soon. JB

This was our 3rd visit to this venue and hopefully not the last.Rooms are excellent, we ate in Spikes Bistro for both Breakfast and Evening meal and we're not disappointed.Catering for 15 golfers is not easy but there were only accolades from members in my group.Golf Course was very enjoyable and we combined our visit with golf at Wareham and South Winchester.Pleased to say that covid permitting we will visit again this year.

Very average sandwich. No salad relish as stated on the menu. More importantly than anything is the worrying fact of the waiter with his nose uncovered by his mask. Where’s COVID compliance in that? The average age of guests there is quite high so it is potentially a high health risk.

What a difference to so many places that are just not up to scratch. We ate here during the 'eat out to help out' offer during August and could not fault the staff, food nor premises. All staff had face coverings, the service was exceptional, very attentive considering the restaurant was of a high capacity (we sat in the Orangary). Our food was piping hot, great portion sizes and overall the atmosphere was outstanding. We will be going back here as more then happy to pay the full price knowing that this establishment 'want' your business even in these tough times.

My wife and I were staying in the Hotel which is lovely, and invited the family to come for a meal at Spike's, so we were a table of 6 booked for 715. We sat down at 715, ordered at 730, our starters came an hour later and our Mains at 850. By this time we had lost our appetite to be fair. Admittedly the Mon-Wed offer is on but considering we booked a table we appeared to be bypassed by walk Ins from the Golf Course. The Chefs and one Waiter, worked hard but we couldn't understand why other food kept coming out and from sitting down it took 1 hour 35 mins for our Main Course. The food was good but tbh we had lost our appetite and were so frustrated with the wait. So if you are eating here during the offer be prepared to wait.

I would not recommend this place to anyone based on the appalling customer service we received for the Dudsbury.

Oriental buffet that was satisfactory. Breakfast the following morning was enjoyable with good service from Stephen.

We booked, we waited 10 minutes at tablet indicating to be seated before anyone turned up. Young waitress charming but a little at a loss as we were. Waiter service yet drinks from the bar, most confusing. Fish was of the poorest quality I have ever witnessed, dull, grey and impossible to enjoy, chips not to their usual quality. Really sad to have to report this as we have enjoyed previous meals however, change to being seated did not take into consideration.....very little staff how are they going to cope. Manager and kitchen need to have a talk!

I'm what you might class as a regular. I spend a day a week working in the nearby area, so generally spend at least one night a week at the Dudsbury and dine in Spikes. I have to say, I look forward to it every week. The staff are excellent, the food is superb and the surroundings are lovely. The menu changes frequently and there are always a good selection of daily specials on the blackboard. The waiting and bar staff are highly professional, courteous, friendly and really take care of the customers. The chef's are clearly extremely talented and produce consistently good food. A visit to Spikes is a pleasure, good value and once you've tried it you'll want to return.

I have been here several times and always good value, lovely views of the golf course, friendly staff, just so nice and relaxed and enjoyable.

I met with a friend for lunch in Spikes bar. The food was served very promtly, and was cooked to perfection. Our Server was a lady called Sheila and she is a real credit to Spikes, as her customer facing skills are superb andshe really made our ding experience so special.In short, I simply cannot fault Spikes; fantastic food, competitive prices, excellent sutomer service, and set in a lovely, tranquil location, with breathtaking views.

Booked for 6 people as a treat for my husbands 40th birthday at 13.15 on Sunday 10th Nov. Waited 1.5 hours after ordering for food to arrive, this was not fun when dining with children. One waitress on duty for the whole restaurant (Sheila) who was absolutely lovely btw shouldn't have been loaded with that much work load alone and looked totally overworked. We were not told of any specials when we were shown to our table and having never been here before was unaware of this. Many dishes on the menu were sold out leaving a few of us with the only option of having burgers on a Sunday! My father went and got my mother a glass of wine and was charged over £9!! I was not at all impressed and will not be returning or recommending. Very disappointed!

What once was a nice place for a good lunch has still not got things right.Tried it for lunch today. I wish I hadn’t.On a healthy eating plan I decided to let rip and go for fish and chips as a reward.What did I get? Soggy battered fish that curled up so much that it was almost circular.Chips, a meagre portion of almost cooked chips with lots of wafer thin bits. All accompanied with hard peas.Service was lazy. Food appeared on service without any call. The waiter/waitress,when they arrived, were in no hurry.It will be a long time before I venture in again.Shame really as I used to recommend Spikes for lunch, but not now.

My wife and I wanted to go into the Bentley's restaurant for lunch, but it had a special event and was closed, so we went into the Bistro.We found a pleasant table overlooking the golf course and waited to be served. Although a couple of waitresses were attending other guests and cleaning tables, we were unable to catch their eye to ask for a menu.When we eventually succeeded in calling over a waitress, she told us that we had to order at the bar. Fair enough - but we didn't know and it seemed so difficult in finding someone to give us this information.The menu was very limited and nothing like Bentley's menu, so we decided to leave and find somewhere else for lunch.

Went as a group of 5 with my grandparents. Firstly I have nothing but positives for the food which was clearly freshly cooked and was tasty if the menu was very “old” fashioned food wise. The place was rammed and although the waiting/bar staff were trying there best, as there were only 4 of them they just couldn’t keep up. This wasn’t helped by many of the cliental being unable to remember PIN numbers or table numbers at the bar! I want to stress the staff that were working we’re amazing and couldn’t do any more, there just needed to be more of them! This led to a good 10minute que to order drinks and then food once we had decided what we wanted. Simply put more staff are needed in order to ensure a pleasant meal for all concerned.

Spikes Bar is simply a hidden gem in the local area.

What a beautiful place to spend an evening overlooking a stunning golf whilst being looked after and served great food .Cracking night looking forward to the next time

We visited Spikes Bistro in the Dudsbury Golf Club for breakfast. Beautiful location overlooking the golf course on sunny can’t be beaten. We all had items from the breakfast menu and all were tasty, hot, fresh and good value for money. A thoroughly enjoyable start to the day!

We reserved a table for a Saturday lunch time. Glad we did as it was quite busy. They gave us a table in the orangery and the view was very pleasant. We were given menus immediately and after choosing our dishes we went to the bar and ordered them. The waiting time wasn't long at all and when the food arrived it was delicious! The trout was especially tasty and others in the group enjoyed the roast beef. We all had a soup and a dessert. The price was extremely reasonable and our waiter, Jacobi was very informative and so articulate we could have been in a high end London establishment!

Very welcoming staff, delicious freshly cooked salmon and salad and fish and chips for husband. Arrived too early for lunch, given menu by welcoming staff, coffee delicious while we waited.

Called for lunch with my wife the restaurant was very busy it must have been peak time ordered our food we waited around 15 minutes for it to arrive which I thought was very good for the amount of people eating. I must admit there was a small issue with my food but on speaking to the waiter it was rectified very quickly and very professionally which in my opinion is excellent customer service. The food was excellent and would recommend this place to anyone

Met a group of friends for lunch here. Good food, reasonable prices and good service. Easy to park. Much improved since addition of new conservatory.

We went to Spikes on 21st February 2019 for a group social evening meal. There were 25 of us and we all ordered different things from the menu. All the meals were served at the same time. They were all hot and very well presented. The food was excellent and the staff were cheerful and attentive. The evening was an absolute success and we will have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to our friends and returning ourselves.

Great food, reasonably priced and great service. A light and airy restaurant with great views over the golf course.

We ate here several evenings during our stay and were very pleased with the quality of the food and excellent service.

My mum''s pensioner group booked a Xmas meal here and wished they hadn't. Fish of the day offered wee fish cakes? Most had fish and chips or roast beef. The beef was so tough they couldn't cut it and the batter so greasy it was left by many. Needless to say they won't be recommending it to anyone and neither will I

Third time we have visited Dudsbury- we tried to book Bentleys but they were booked up which proves how good it is. Spikes is a good second choice, the tempura prawns for starters very nice and gammon steak very good portion size and the fried egg was perfect! Cheerful waitress which is a plus these days and nice to be able to relax in comfy chairs with a drink afterwards. Will be going back soon.

Lovely atmosphere and the extension 'orangery' is a brilliant addition. Lovely food, with ample portions. Service with a smile. Discount for members.

Four of us booked in for lunch and even on a wet chilly day was glad we booked.

Always enjoy lunch here with friends. Love all the new furnishings. Very reasonable prices and good food.

Joined some friends at this bistro restaurant for a Saturday sfternoon lunch.it was quite busy but the service was fairly quick. Food was good. Fish and chips was hot with crispy batter and really nice flaky flesh. My friend had a smoked salmon and prawn salad and it was great. Certainly was enough for him. The biggest letdown was the waiter, Mark, he was the most miserable waiter I have ever come across, nothing was too much trouble for him, actually everything was too much trouble for him. He clearly doesn't enjoy his job. We did enjoy the food though and the surroundings are very pleasant.

The best things about this restaurant and bar are the copious parking and the pleasant view over the golf course. Ringwood beers are served at the bar which is where food is ordered. It is then delivered to a numbered table. The food is very average but quite filling. Pie of the day is just a filling surrounded by two separate pieces of pastry. The fish cakes were rather runny. Disabled access by wheelchair needs forethought as the main entrance is by steps. Bentley’s upstairs is rather better but was closed for a wake when we called on spec.

Breakfast very good, dinner very poor, Two nights evening meal I could have produced better at home, this was the downside of the weekend, not good cooking

Staying locally and went here for dinner 8 adults and 5 children. The food was excellent and veryvresonably priced. Whatvreally made the meal was rhe excellent waiting staff, nothing was to much trouble. Would happily recommend.

We went for a family meal on New Year’s Eve. There were 9 of us and we had a lovely meal with stunning views over the golf course. The menu was varied. You order food and drink at the bar. We all chose different things, ranging from a panini with chips to a full roast pork dinner. The waiters were really friendly and attentive, and a nice touch was that when I asked for a jug of water, we were given 2 large bottles of pre child tap water from the fridge. Had a lovely time.

8 of us went to Spikes Bistro to sample their evening fare. Thought the menu was varied with choices for most diets. Very welcoming staff at reception & in the restaurant. We were served very quickly & did not have to wait very long for our meals. I chose the Hunters Chicken which was very nice. The accompanying chips were served in a basket & were piping hot, dry & crisp. Perfect.

Goo food and quickly served in a relaxed manner. Nice views of the golf course, they even have papers to read if its raining Good for Gluten free

Took a friend here for breakfast based on the good reviews.

The food is always of a good standard and there is added bonus of a relaxing outlook. No need to book at beginning of the week but at weekends advisable

good food, great chices with a lovely view over the golf course. Fairly good prices as well, not cheap but not expensive

We drop in quite frequently, sometimes for a glass of wine or a coffee, sometimes for a light lunch, it has a great variety of dishes as well as daily specials. Never disappoints. We have both enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Spikes and shall keep on doing so.

Went to Spikes Bar for dinner at the Dudsbury Golf Club as it is open to the public. We had 3 great meals from their evening menu. Recommended. Also a fantastic lunchtime venue.

Their refurb. has created more space and improves the atmosphere. Food very good. Discounted prices if you are a member. Lovely view across the golf course.

Since the referb. more tables have been squeezed in at the expense of easy access to your table especially if you are disabled.

We had heard that there was a new menu on at Spike's Bistro at Dudsbury and decided that we would go and have a meal there this Saturday early evening. The Bar has recently been refurbished and looks very nice and inviting.

This was a rare occasion for our family getting together as we live far apart. The restaurant is in a lovely setting looking out over the golf course and the decor is OK. The waitress was very welcoming and smiley as was the barman. We could see our food being cooked as the kitchen is open. My pasta sauce was poured out of a large Dolmio branded jar. They added mushrooms which I picked out as they tasted of nasty oil. My mum could not chew the tough pork in her stroganoff so they replaced it with a chicken pie. My sister had the pie as well, they both said it was very bland. My nephew's lamb steak was tough, although he had asked for it medium / well done. The chips all tasted of nasty oil. My dad said his curry was average but plonked in the middle of a ring of watery rice. My 9 year old nephew ate his burger and said it was OK but even he did not like the chips. We will not be going back.

Downstairs restaurant and bar at the Dudsbury Golf Club. Lovely view across the golf course. Had a recent refurbishment which has improved the seating area and ambiance considerably. Food still good value and plentiful. Good service.

lovely lunch with a friend both had curry which was good staff are lovely and the refit made the place look much better and more modern

This is Bentley's second restaurant situated on the ground floor. It has a more casual feel to it whereas the upper restaurant has a more formal feel to it.

Apart from the obvious statement above the food is good here and value for money. I've been here several times over the last 6 months with friends as well as family and not been disappointed.

Really lovely bar as part of golf course. Range of bar snacks and specials. Lovely in good weather, overlooking part of the golf course.

Good value, freshly cooked food in an adult and pleasant environment! Staff always friendly and efficient.

Always had good food at reasonable prices, nice views from restaurant, good selection of food and service.

Popped in with my wife and daughters after a long day travelling. Kids were really hungry. Fab service and decent portions, well cooked. Lovely terrace area overlooking golf course.

Had a spa day at the Dudsbury then had lunch afterwards it was very nice a perfect end to a perfect day Food was very nice nicely presented nice staff lovely surroundings with a great view over the golf course and beyond

Lovely place. Food nice and a superb view. Sitting outside on a nice day is so relaxing. Inside there is couple tvs to keep an eye on sport.

A super place for lunch over looking the golf course. Excellent food very good service and great value for money. As we live in Bournemouth we visit Spikes quite often and have never been disappointed.

This is a golf club restaurant. My partner and I had sea bass mine was borderline cooked but my partner's was still raw in the middle. He sent it back and without question it was replaced. I think everyone is scrimping and scraping a bit these days. It's the first time we've had a problem and usually they do have decent menus of the day.

I have visited here many times over the last few years and in the past I have been happy with the food on offer. However I chose ham omelette, we were 4 diners with all different choices - the food came very fast and plates were not hot- the presentation was not the best on all the meals .

we visited this bar/restaurant whilst enjoying our spa day for lunch. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside enjoying the lovely views and sunshine.

Pleasantly situated downstairs in the Dudsbury Country Club. The main players bar with the opportunity to eat. Good value fare, well cooked presented and served. Good portions and pleasant staff. Pleasant view over the golf course. Ample parking.