The best restaurants in Charminster and Cerne Valley West Dorset South West

We choose Yarlbury Cottage after reading a review in the Telegraph as we like restaurants with rooms. We certainly were not disappointed. Charming place, great attention to details in rooms, cosy lounge and dog called Buster. The three course dinner plus amuse bouche was delicious, featuring lots of local ingredients and impressive wine list. We even managed the huge breakfast in the morning. All great value

Such a disappointing experience. Very expensive (£11 for soup and one slice of bread which didn't come with any butter) and even more money for a "hotpot" which was saag aloo. The saag also was basically overcooked potato, which was absolutely tasteless with hardly any spinach and, again, a small slice of bread with no butter (many vegan butters could have been provided!).

Taco Taco is amazing and i recomend for everyone to try it, the resturant is very small and cosy so probably best to book just in case! We have been sereral times now and i am always craving the mexican corn and the tres leches cake. Service is always wonderfull and the food is best i've had from a resturant in bournemouth. They clearly put a lot of care and attention into creating their menu and every dish that leaves the kitchen!

Great little tea room , friendly staff in a beautiful village,visited for afternoon tea. Plenty of fresh finger sandwiches with various fillings fresh scones with plenty of clotted cream and jam and a nice selection of little cakes , filtered coffee and various choice of tea.

This is such an unusual find. Lovely staff, a welcoming atmosphere, and a perfect visit for a Summers day. Hours and menus change, so phone ahead for the latest information.

Great old locals pub, great landlords, good music venue

Lovely carvery catering for gf and veggie. Value for money as always!

We came with friends as we had all been gifted afternoon tea, and chose to visit this tearoom. We booked just over a week in advance. What a great choice! A great selection of beautifully fresh finger sandwiches, scones, cream and jam. and a selection of small cakes, which were so light. Absolutely scrumptious. We weren't rushed, so we could sit and enjoy our food. The folk working in the tearoom were very welcoming and we had a delightful afternoon. Thank you!

Lovely old pub, great atmosphere. The food is delicious, AND they do smaller portions on most options on the menu. Will accommodate dietary options. Lite bites menu at lunch time and specials board.

Wonderful food, good service and suituated in on in lovely part of the Dorset countryside. Suggest you book so not to be disappointed.

I went for a carvery today with my family and it was honestly the best carvery I’ve ever had! The meat (I had pork but there were about 5 options in total) was amazing, a huge selection of veg as well. The only downside to the whole meal was how hot it was in the restaurant, however it’s raining so I can understand the humidity. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

WOW! Incredible family meal at the Wise Man , 6 of us enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch , I had the porcetta which was out of this world ! Bekka our server was attentive but not intrusive, lovely atmosphere and the best Sunday lunch in Dorset . Thankyou to the team at the Wise Man

I didn't get a burger my my colleague did and raved about it all the way back to base. Quickly prepared, local meats, quirky location, friendly staff.

Atmosphere as good as ever, staff very attentive and the fresh soup of the day with the granary bread, went down a treat..

My husband and I recently had a 3 night stay at the New Inn with our disabled Dachshund. Annette and Julian were the perfect hosts and we couldn’t have found a better place to stay! Our room was in the original part of the building on the ground floor, it was a large room and beautifully furnished with good water pressure in the shower. All of the food was excellent and we ended up eating in the pub on all 3 nights of our stay. All of the staff were polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend the New Inn and will definitely be returning