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

16 of us were here for afternoon tea today, the food was amazing, the staff so friendly and helpful and the service top 10, thank you Yalbury Cottage

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!).

There are very few places like this in Bournemouth it was so refreshing to go somewhere that was an experience rather than just a meal out. Delicious freshly prepared and cooked food. Lots of vegetarian options and lovely cocktails. This place suits any night out with partner, family or friends . Choose a main and some sides to share. Leave room for a home made desert the Churros were amazing. Booking is advised.

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.

Best pub in CHARMINSTER! Great beer and the Landlord and Landlady Rob and Tina are very welcoming - a good authentic traditional pub!! A Freehouse with a fabulous courtyard garden, skittle alley and vintage tea room. Nice atmosphere and friendly locals. Definitely a pub to visit!

Great food busy pub lots of people eating carvery

Wow. What a pub. Sat in the idyllic Dorset village of West Stafford lies this little gem. I couldn't have been more impressed. The roast dinner was perfectly presented and tasted even better. Nice work The Wise Man. Can't wait for round 2.

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!

Christmas lunch for 15 all served at the same time, all hot, all delicious. Staff friendly and courteous. Special dietary requirements catered for. Thoroughly recommend.

My favourite place to go. Roast on Sunday during weekday, steak pie. Excellent service, so friendly. Reasonably priced. Never fails to impress me.

As usual a fantastic Sunday lunch 😋.

Nice simple, tasty food and quality ingredients. Quick service. I had a breakfast bap with bacon, sausage, egg and mushroom. Delicious. Handy location right off the A35 and toilets onsite.

To the manager, I am writing to raise a concern regarding a recent interaction I had with a member of your team while visiting your coffeehouse. During our conversation, this staff member made comments about my accent, questioning why I “still” have it despite having lived in the UK for 18 years. He further remarked that he knows someone who has “lost their accent” after living here for a similar length of time, implying I should be compared to them. These comments felt intrusive and disrespectful, as they diminish my individual journey and identity. Accents are a natural part of one’s heritage and personal history, and retaining mine is a reflection of my background, not something that should be “lost” or questioned. I believe this interaction highlights a need for further equality, diversity, and inclusion training, as it’s essential that all customers feel valued and respected. Comments like these can alienate individuals, which is surely not in line with the welcoming environment your establishment seeks to foster. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Stopped overnight as a family utilising 3 rooms. This is service the way it should be from arrival to departure. A perfect break.