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The Cricketers

➤ Main Street, DT11 8QD, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Menu • Pubs • Steak • Vegan • British

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"The restaurant offers great food, excellent beer, and service with a smile! My friends and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon after a long walk. We were warmly welcomed, despite not being locals in the small village. We felt right at home immediately. We stayed for a few drinks and enjoyed a delicious meal. The food was fresh and flavorful. The owners went above and beyond to help us, even lending us a charger. If I lived in the village, I would be proud to have this place as my local spot. Well done to the team for their fantastic work. I highly recommend this restaurant."

The White Horse Inn

➤ Shaston Road, Blandford Forum I-DT11 8TA, United Kingdom

Menu • Pizza • Sushi • Seafood • British

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"The White Horse Inn is a fantastic addition to the village of Stourpaine. It’s a wonderful pub with a small attached shop. I've dined here many times, and the menu is impressive, catering to a variety of tastes, including excellent vegan and vegetarian options. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and it's great to see younger employees being guided by more experienced team members. The service is prompt, and the food is outstanding—clearly prepared in-house rather than purchased pre-made. Be sure to make a reservation in advance, as this pub is quite popular. Just a heads up, parking can be limited when the pub is busy."

The Saxon Inn

➤ Gold Hill, DT11 8HD, North Dorset, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"The Saxon Inn is a truly beautiful country inn, full of charm and character. Each little area, corner and nook is styled and curated to perfection, and the special little attention to details really elevates this place above what you'd normally expect from a country inn. Every turn reveals an almost lnstagrammable moment you'd want to capture. The welcome from the hosts Sarah and Richard couldn't have been more friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. They really were consummate hosts and you could just tell they'd put their heart and soul into place and genuinely cared that their customers not only enjoyed their stay, but loved their stay. The bedroom and bathroom were spotlessly clean and comfortable. The cooked breakfast in the morning was delicious and the fresh fruit and doorstep toast was amazing. Real coffee, real butter, and locally sourced products made this a breakfast to remember. My partner and I didn't have an evening meal at the Inn when we arrived but really regretted it when we tasted the breakfast the following morning. To add even more character to the place, the Saxon Inn also has two other permanent residents, the beautifully-docile and aloof Reggie (a gorgeous whippet), and Herman , an independent little dachshund who parades around wearing a bandana. Overall, it's a superb place to stay and eat. We'd highly recommend it."

Sweet Pea Cafe More

➤ Market Cross, North Dorset, United Kingdom, DT10 1AN

Menu • Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Visited Saturday 23/09/23 to meet up with some friends for lunch. Managed to get a table, really pretty little cafe, cosy seating. Decent menu, lovely friendly welcoming staff who genuinely appreciate your custom. We had jacket potatoes and quiches. Recommended and would return."

The Talbot Pub

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

Menu • 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."