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The Museum Inn

➤ Nr Blandford Forum, DT11 8DE, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Pubs • Full • Lunch • British

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"The Museum Inn, located in Farnham, Nr. Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DE We booked late on Friday night and only one room was available so it was meant to be! We arrived around 5pm and were greeted by friendly staff, shown to our room The Catch and made a reservation for dinner, luckily they still had spaces for dinner but it is advised to book in advance. Lovely spacious room and bathroom, kettle, teas, coffees and bottled water supplied. I have to say I fell in love with the hand wash and hand cream, I have already purchased some for home, the brand is called Bramley and the scent is Lavender, Geranium and Petitgrain. The bed is probably the most comfortable we have ever slept in that is not our own, soft feather pillows that were just right! Dinner was a three course meal and it was delicious, we took 2 hours to eat but never felt rushed or like we were waiting too long between courses. Starters: Ham hock terrine with sourdough toast and Prawn, potato and crayfish fishcakes. Mains: Burger and Steak Ale pie Desserts: Chocolate Brownie with cherry sorbet. Biscoff donuts with pumpkin pie ice cream Drinks: Poretti lager and Cherry cocktail. Breakfast: Eggs Royale and Smashed avocado, poached egg and bacon, absolutely scrumilicious! Big thanks to Amanda who served us this morning and checked us out. Highly recommend staying and eating here and we will 100% be back again! Safe travels! The Allsebrooks x"

The Halsey Arms

➤ B3143, North Dorset, United Kingdom, DT2 7DZ

Pub • Cakes • British • Breakfast

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"The staff at this restaurant is currently waiting for customers to finish their drinks, despite the fact that they are clearly ready to provide service at the bar. It seems to be an unspoken rule that you must be familiar with the sarcastic, middle-aged blonde bartender. Ironically, I only live down the road. Perhaps I should try a more welcoming atmosphere at the Green Man instead."

The Anvil Inn

➤ DT11 8XB, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 8UQ, North Dorset

Pizza • Steak • Coffee • British

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"We went to the Anvil in August 2023 to sample their new outdoor pizza area. We spoke to two different members of staff on the phone, said we were coming specifically for pizza and booked a table for a Wednesday. One did say pizza wasn’t available on Mondays or Tuesdays. When we arrived we were told pizzas were not available on Wednesdays. Very disappointing. Hungry, we opted for the burgers which were okay. Echoing comments from others, reduced menu and a bit pricey. I emailed the Anvil noting the lack of staff knowledge when pizzas were actually available and suggesting their website note when they are available. No reply – like many other recent comments on TripAdvisor. When you have a bad experience you would like to think someone was listening and actually cared enough to reply."

The Grosvenor Arms

➤ High Street, North Dorset, United Kingdom, SP7 8HZ

Pizza • Steak • British • European

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"Just back from an overnight stay at the Grosvenor Arms and we were delighted. First time visit to Shaftesbury. Found the Grosvenor online, liked the look of it and we weren 't disappointed. We arrived really early but received a warm welcome and to our surprise our room was already available. The room itself was perfect. Spacious , clean , with a big comfortable bed , plenty of wardrobe space and one of the best UK hotel bedrooms I 've come across. A fantastic big, powerful shower. Excellent toiletries and great towels. The attention to detail in the room and bathroom were first class and a credit to the management and staff. We had booked the 'dine and stay ' package so had dinner in the hotel too. Food was nice though my only feedback is that the choice of main meals is a bit limited. Breakfast this morning was great, freshly cooked with pastries, yogurt, jams, and cereals all available too. All in all a lovely break for us and a strong recommendation for anyone staying in Shaftesbury of surrounding area."

65

➤ 65 East St,, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Cafe • Cafés • Coffee • Salads

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"Overall, I would rate this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5, as my experiences have been quite good about 90% of the time. However, I've had several instances where items were forgotten, particularly extra toppings for breakfast or drinks. The menu offers a wide variety of food and drink options, and I have to say, the lattes and baguettes are fantastic. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and the staff are friendly. One issue worth noting is that the Just Eat app is not always accurate, as some items, like sandwiches, don’t come with the crisps as indicated. This is something they should address to ensure customer satisfaction."

Crown

➤ Crown Road, DT10 1LN, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"My friend and I visited The Crown today for a roast lunch. We were SO disappointed! We both ordered the roast pork and were looking forward to a few succulent slices carved from the joint and some crisp crackling. However, we were presented with a dry looking pork loin steak with thick fat on the edge. Clearly not carved from a joint of pork! We told our waiter this was not what we were expecting and asked to change it for the roast chicken. He was very defensive, but agreed. When the plates were brought back, we had been given a chicken breast portion each, again clearly not carved from a whole roast chicken. The chicken was dry, the roast potatoes appeared to have been reheated, the carrots tasted like they’d come out of a tin, the Yorkshire pudding was soggy, the cauliflower cheese was mushy, there was one small stuffing ball (probably from a frozen pack), the mashed carrot and swede was tasteless, the red cabbage was acidic and rather slimy and the only green items on the plate were a couple of over-cooked spears of broccoli. We agreed the whole thing reminded us of a bad school dinner! We paid our bill and told the member of staff how disappointed we were. Again, she was very defensive and said that they had only had good feedback ‘from everyone’ (implying it was us who had the problem). No attempt to apologise or offer any kind of discount. Needless to say, we won’t be returning. Such a shame, as the Sunday roasts used to be excellent."

The Udder Farm Shop

➤ Front Street, East Stour, North Dorset, United Kingdom, SP8 5LQ

Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"I have dined at this restaurant several times before, but I visited yesterday for brunch with a friend and we were both very satisfied. I ordered the eggs benedict, which was perfectly cooked, and my friend had the Udder full breakfast, which she described as delicious. Our waitress was polite and always had a smile on her face. The only downside was that the furnishings are starting to look a bit tired - our table had several scratches and marks, so it may be time to consider replacing some of them."

The Talbot Pub

➤ Blandford Road, DT11 8QN, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Coffee • British

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"We own an Airbnb in the area and decided to check out The Talbot to see if it would be a good recommendation for our guests. We were seated at a table in the bay window, which was a pleasant change from the usual tables near the restroom. However, the windowsill had some odd decorations including chunks of wood covered in fungus, a thirsty peace Lilly, a random bottle of vinegar, and another random piece of wood. The menu was written on a blackboard. My partner decided against ordering the mussels due to the lack of customers and concerns about the turnover of shellfish. We both chose the leek and potato soup, which was nice but not impressive. The soup was served with bread but no butter. My partner enjoyed his burger, while I found the texture of the meat in my chili to be strange, as if it had been cooked like a burger and then added to the sauce. Despite this, the flavors were good. We skipped dessert. The atmosphere was lacking, but the decor was pleasant. The young staff were polite, although we did not see a manager on site. The location of the restaurant, directly across from a public school and on a main road, means they need to improve in various areas. Overall, I do not plan to recommend The Talbot to our guests in its current state."

Hambro Arms

➤ The Street, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Cheese • Coffee

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"Lovely location and there is not an excuse for the poor quality food. Beautiful old thatch pub in a perfect Dorset villagefood is better at local petrol station unfortunately Location: 5"

China China

➤ 31 West Street, DT11 7AH, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Meat • Asian • Chinese • Chicken

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"The food from here is always delicious. Got it delivered and it was hot and fresh! best chinese takeaway in blandford! the prices have gone up however that is expected in times like this! worth the money : Service: Delivery Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20"

The Royal Oak

➤ Lower Street, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Soup • Fish • Beer • Fries

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"Great village pub, brilliant live music and quiz nights. I could only give 3 stars for food as I hadn't pre ordered on the quiz night, so I couldn't even get a bowl of chips as they had ran out, so I'm guessing it deserves a higher rating than I have given it."

Chan's Takeaway

➤ 3 High St, SP8 4AA, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Meat • Asian • Chinese • Chicken

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"I have been using CHANS for a number of years and have always enjoyed their food, unfortunately standards have appeared to have slipped in my recent experience. I ordered a delivery service and it arrived half hour later than told, spare ribs were terrible as mostly bone and fat and very chewy, duck in plum sauce was tasty but duck almost raw still, chicken with garlic and spring onion again was ok but the chicken balls were stale and cold, chips again were stale looking and cold, in fact all the dishes were lukewarm, very disappointing and not sure if they have recently changed the chefs or just let things slip. Will be a long while before we try this place again, such a shame as was so good in the past."

The Greyhound

➤ Market Place, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Cafés • Cheese • Coffee • British

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"Visited this pub on our way back home from weekend at portland . Very good service from bar man and the guy that brought our food . First time my son has taken his one year old dog to a pub plenty of room for him to lay on the floor and was made welcome. Will definitely return. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Roast"

The Greyhound

➤ North Street, DT11 9AZ, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Full • Steak • Pizza • British

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"This small double room is cramped and not suitable for those with claustrophobia. The carpet has stains hidden by a mat, there are cobwebs on the ceiling, and the fan in the en-suite is noisy. An air conditioning unit outside the window creates more noise at night, forcing it to remain shut. Be cautious of the fish hooks on the curtains, as they are sharp and dangerous. The only positive was the breakfast, which was accommodating to dietary choices. However, the accommodation does not match the ideal location for visiting Dorset. It felt as though our needs were forgotten, as we were denied a bath upon check-in despite requesting it at booking. Avoid staying in room 4 as it is in need of renovation. Unfortunately, we would not stay here again."

Pizza King

➤ 34 East St, DT11 7DR, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Pizza • Tattoo • Chicken • Chicken

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"I am extremely disappointed with our recent order from this restaurant. We were sent garlic bread slices instead of the baguette we had ordered, which were dripping with grease and burnt. Additionally, our chicken kebab was missing lettuce and chilli sauce, and instead had a sweet sauce that ruined the dish. When we called to explain the mistake, we were told that the garlic bread slices were the baguette, which was confusing. We suggested that they update their website to avoid further confusion. Although they did send us a pot of chilli sauce quickly, the kebab was already ruined by the sweet sauce and arrived cold. The chips we ordered were also disappointing - despite ordering a large portion, it was very small, with black bits and excess condensation in the box. It seemed as though the chips had been cooked earlier and had gone soggy. I understand that mistakes can happen, but I was disappointed by the lack of quality control in our order, especially since it was placed online. We spent over £36 on our meal, and unfortunately, it was not worth it. I would not recommend this place to others and do not plan on trying it again. Pizza King, if you are reading this, a refund or partial refund for the ruined items would be appreciated."

Comins Tea House

➤ United Kingdom, DT10 1BZ, North Dorset

Cafe • Cakes • Indian • British

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"I booked afternoon tea for my husband's birthday and we were six adults. The place was busy with satisfied customers enjoying a wet saturday afternoon with top quality tea, with plenty of water for top ups and fantastic and knowledgeable service from Michelle the owner. We were greeted warmly and led to our table where Michelle had even custom made birthday menus for us. She managed all the requirements of many of us who had not had instruction in proper tea before and we loved the way she prepared and poured them for each drinker. The teas were fabulous and I was so happy my husband liked the experience as it was a risk, his not being a tea afficionado. The food was fantastic, the tartines were laden high with delicious fillings. Our second choices of teas were as good as the first and were accompanied by cakes and matcha biscuits as well as really light and tasty blueberry muffins. We felt indulged, looked after and welcome. We travelled 20 miles for this and it was absolutely worth it. It was my 4th time and my families first all together. It really won't be the last and the only reason I don't take all my friends there is that I want to keep it to myself as a get away. However, I have promised to take a few! Michelle, thank you so much. It was a triumph. Cant recommend it more."

Spice India

➤ 29 Salisbury Street, DT11 7AU, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Thai • Cafés • Asian • Balti

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"I believe that Spice India in Blandford is the best and only place to go for Indian food takeaway. Any negative feedback left by previous customers should be ignored, as it is not accurate. Spice India in Blandford offers fresh, delicious, and affordable food. They can get very busy on weekends, so be prepared to wait when placing an order. As a regular customer, I am not affiliated with the staff and will only choose Spice India for my Indian takeaway needs."

The Secret Garden Cafe

➤ Common Mead Lane, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Breakfast

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"Went with family, and it started with a disappointment in that the excellent fried breakfasts are only available before 11:45am. Unfortunately this is a recent change and the menu downloaded a few days before hadn't mentioned this. However this disappointment turned to delight with excellent meals for all at reasonable prices. I can personally recommend the Secret Garden burger, which was one of the best burgers I've had. Quality burger and bacon, with excellent chips. Very pleased, and nothing was too much trouble (and our party had several food requirements). Will definitely come again, and recommend this cafe to anyone."

Fiddleford Inn

➤ United Kingdom, DT10 2BX, North Dorset

Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch

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"Wow! I wish this was my local! We were staying locally and booked in advance advising that two of our six had physical disabilities. From the start we were made so welcome. Ramps were there for a wheelchair and our table was well lit for our friend with limited sight. The menu was as stated on the website and the specials were excellent we tried the sea bass and the individual chicken pies. Our prawn cocktails were lovely and the local trout pate was delicious. The fish and chips and the Mediterranean tart went down well. We also gave a big thumbs up to the bread and really nicely cooked chips and veg. The portions were generous and we didn’t have room for anything other than icecream. A big thank you to Barry and his team. We will certainly return again when in this area."

The Trooper Inn

➤ The Trooper Inn, DT10 2JP, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Wine • Cheese

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"Perfect place for a celebration . I got in touch with The Trooper Inn to enquire about holding a surprise party for a friend. Debbie was in contact with me several times to help with arrangements and they offered a great buffet spread for a very reasonable price. On the night we cane in to decorate our party area and Debbie came to check how we wanted to do things. The whole night was perfect and the guest of honour was thrilled. Thank you so much to your team and we look forward to seeing you again soon."