The best restaurants serving British food in Charminster and Cerne Valley West Dorset South West

Had a quick stop for some dinner on the way home. As is Sunday a carvary was on the menu which seemed great. However, food was bland. The gravy is out on for you on the plate before you are allowed to put your vegetables on. I asked politely if I could have it on after my vegetables had been put on my plate and was swiftly told I could but would have to go to the back of the queue again! Why is it they can't offer small just of gravy if it's such an inconvenience to have him put it on after? To be honest it's like water with crumbs of meat in so not worth the drama anyway. I have eaten many carvery's in the local area and this is by far the worse i've had by far.

A truly wonderful place for hearty, traditional meals at down-to-earth prices. Set in rural Dorset east of Dorchester; there is a very hospitable team where nothing is too much trouble. All the food is locally sourced and beautifully cooked, where the full flavour of the food comes to the fore. The sauté potatoes are magnificent, which compliment the suet pastry pies a treat. Today the chicken and leek pie was as good as ever; it being from a selection of daily specials.

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

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

Fantastic pub with lots of character throughout. Nice little area to sit outside in the quiet village. Great selection of beers, including from the local Cerne Abbas brewery

Had tea and cake after trip to Hardy's cottage and walk along Roman road. Good tea and cake. Cafe packed with dogs which is not compatable with good hygiene. Also they present trip hazard for busy staff. Dogs should be tethered outside which would be the responsible thing to do.