The Old Malthouse Tea Rooms in North Dorset

Had cream tea here there was nobody in the cafe but the lady sat us in the garden and we were the only ones lovely cream tea and nothing to much trouble definitely recommend

This is probably the best village shop & tea room in Dorset. Excellent coffee, cakes & lunches at reasonable prices. Beautiful sheltered garden tea room. A warm welcome from hosts Rick & Jan - nothing is too much trouble.

I am at a loss to understand why this couple are running a shop, let alone a tea room. The shop is dark, gloomy and freezing cold. Very little stock. A wait to get anyone to man the Post Office counter, then an even longer wait to get man to find out the cost of a bottle of water. Shuffling around in track suit bottoms, bloke went upstairs then came back with a calculator. After about 5 mins a price was decided upon. No apology, just an instruction to pull my mask even further over my nose. This, in an area where there is no Covid. I left. An unpleasant experience with absolutely no redeeming features. Shop is untidy, poorly stocked and completely unwelcoming. Never again.

I found this hidden gem on my way through the little village of Fontmell Magna. I was greeted by the owners, who made me feel very welcome. I ordered a Full English breakfast which came out beautifully made, along with tea and toast ... I left very content in the knowledge, I will be visiting again for another breakfast! Thanks again x

We happened upon this place when driving through from Dorchester to Dyrham Park. Thought we would pop in for a sandwich and were then shown through to the tea rooms. Exceptional service and lovely breakfast. Quaint surroundings. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back!! Thank you 😍

We don’t often travel on the A350 but this time we took the route on our return from Poole. We had stopped at this village tea rooms attached to the village shop/Post Office a couple of years ago and were pleasantly surprised to find that we could get a late breakfast. It was reassuring to know that there are still tearooms like this instead of having to opt for some nondescript wayside eatery. Good breakfast and cup of coffee. Hope to call again one day.

It's on the way up from Poole ferry port, what better place to start an English day than with their full English breakfast "Sorry no black pudding" but I forgive them, the rest was a well cooked traditional breakfast with local ingredients. The shop was thriving too while I was there. They opened the cafe a little early just for me. I look forward to going back for tea and cake.

Lovely breakfast, good quality sausage and bacon, nice china tea cups! Good price with lovely hosts and setting. Highly recommended!!!

My wife and I called in for breakfast earlier this month. The dining area is at the rear of the Post Office village store so rarely seen nowadays, they offer a bed and breakfast service too. It is a very pleasant old fashioned style dining area, and the couple who run the business were polite and friendly. However the breakfasts were unremarkable, and a trifle expensive. Not outrageous, and what you might expect from such a place. Overall it was a pleasant leisurely stop, a stroll round the picturesque village was enjoyable too.

We often drive through Fontmell Magna on the way to Blandford or the coast. We saw the cafe sign and did wonder where the cafe was. We wandered through the local shop and found it at the back. We enjoyed the chicken stew and jacket potato. It was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful when asked about the area. This is one of our bests finds to date and we will be going back to try some more dishes on the menu. Have a walk around the village - it's lovely.

We happened to find this tea room early one morning whilst looking for somewhere to have breakfast. The tea rooms are full of character, the service excellent and staff welcoming. Our breakfast cooked to perfection with all local produce. Thank you

Great breakfast!!! Will definitely be going back again soon. Service was also very good and with a smile.

Met an old friend here for lunch today, we both enjoyed our meals very much, great service and very friendly staff, we will be back very soon, thank you.

Didn't actually eat there but going by the stay in the B&B and buying goods in the shop you can bet it will be a lovely, treasurable experience!

We went into the post office to send off some postcards and discovered a quaint shop and tea rooms. We ended up settling in for a well made coffee and complimentary biscuits. Lovely people run the shop and tea rooms. It was a pleasant social...

Excellent Cafe to eat the BReakfasts are stupendous-Well cooked- and nice Coffees-Staff are very attentive and friendly-Nicely decorated and cosy place Highly reccomended Also Good prices

Ate the most delicious, generous bowl of chicken vegetable soup with thick toasted locally made sourdough. Sustained us marvellously until dinner. Friendly people and really good value. A gem of a village hub.

Fab little Tea Room, Post Office, Shop, B&B and Taxi service, what more could a village ask. Oh Yes Rick and Jan who run it, lovely people helpful and accomodating and kind.

Stayed in holiday cottage for a week in Fontmell Magna so used this charming place for morning coffee. The staff were friendly and attentive. Excellent choice of coffee and home made cakes .Can recommend the carrot cake which comes with a 'warning' that it is...

I had been meaning to stop here en route of one of my regular journeys for some time and desperately needed a cup of tea. The premises consists of the village shop and post office with a pretty little courtyard to its outside, but the...

Popped in to the shop/post office/tea room for a bite to eat. It was a bit late, but before 2pm, for lunch. Disappointing that virtually all the (limited) menu was unavailable. However, the welcoming hosts offered us alternatives, of which the quality was good. Unusual...

Called in for lunch yesterday, friendly welcome, very pretty cafe. Very dissappointed with the Soup of the day with local bread,the soup of the day was out of a tin,and the bread was a Supermarket baguette.the sandwiches were very basic,& only carrot cake to choose...

What could be more perfect than a morning spent exploring the beautiful countryside around Fontmell Magna followed by a snack in this lovely little tea shop. The owners are just so friendly, the coffee is very good and their homemade coffee and walnut cake is...

We have been a few times now and wouldn't stop anywhere else. The service is always the same high standard and the cake is simply delicious. It was a few weeks between visits but the owner remembered us and gave the same warm friendly serivice....

Stopped off here on our travels, desperate for a cup of tea. Tiny room at the back of the village shop, just about 4/5 tables. Tempted by the homemade cake which was delicious, did want a toasted tea cake but sadly they had sold out.

We stopped off for tea and cake on our travels and came across this delightful cafe. The tea was served in beautiful vintage china and we had 2 delicious, huge slices of carrot cake. Excellent service and great value for money. Will stop there again...

This little haven came across our path on a trip to my old school..and as we were not used to british hours all the local restaurants were closed and so we came across THE VILLAGE SHOP that anyone just wants to get lost in. The...

Situated in the back of a village shop/post office this is one of the best cafes I have ever stopped at. The value for money is second to none. Huge pot of proper tea and china cups, lovely cake, could not ask for better. The...