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Wine Bar & Brasserie - Bridport


The Wine Bar & Brasserie is a recent venture for Bob and Oyla who run the Bridge House Hotel. It is hidden away in the lower levels of their 250 year old listed hotel and provides Bridport with a very stylish and sophisticated wine bar and brasserie which is quite simply, stunning. This is no idle boast, it really is that good, but the excellent food is only part of it. It is the decor and historic nature of the dining area that will win you over. It is totally unique and has a level of sophistication that provides a lovely feeling of warmth and relaxation that. This is one of the best restaurants in Bridport and of course being a Wine Bar, they also serve amazing wines as well including some very special vintages from all around the world so my question to you is, what are you waiting for?.....This is Bridport best kept secret so go and discover it for yourself. This is one move you will never regret.
Bridge House Hotel
115 East Street
Bridport
DT6 3LB

Tel: 01308 423371  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Mariners Hotel - Lyme Regis


The Mariners is a very special restaurant and hotel in Lyme Regis that offers exquisite food created with its own panache and style. The building is full of period character and provides a very relaxing and stylish ambiance where your pleasure is the only objective and it’s sublime setting makes the dining experience even more memorable. Lunch and dinner do not come much better than this.
Silver Street
Lyme Regis
DT7 3HS
menu available virtual tour available 

Tel: 01297 442753  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu sea views 
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Acorn Inn - Evershot


The Acorn Inn in Evershot is a beautiful charming country Inn that dates back to the 16th Century. The building is gorgeous and full of history and fame. It is the Inn Thomas Hardy called 'The Sow & Acorn' in his book 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles.'.....Words cannot really decribe the character of the interior, it is something you need to experience for yourself but let's just say, it's stunning. You can also stay there which adds to the sensual nature of the occasion, but it is the spectaular food that really sets it apart. This Inn is for lovers of good food and wines who also appreciate lovely period ambience. It is a 'must visit' restaurant for everyone.
28 Fore St
Evershot
DT2 0JW

Tel: 01935 83228  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Greyhound Inn - Corfe Castle


The Greyhound Inn is a beautiful period building set in the heart of the stunning village of Corfe Castle which is famous for its ruined castle. The pub is full of character and serves exquisite food virtually all day long and being next to the entrance to the Castle, it is ideally placed for you to visit. This pub is very popular because of the food and the welcome you will receive so come in and visit them and see why people come for miles around to go there.
The Square
Corfe Castle
BH20 5EZ
menu available 

Tel: 01929 480205  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Da Vinci's Restaurant - Poole


Da Vinci’s, one of the great Italian restaurants in Poole, is a little piece of Italy in the heart of Poole by the Quay. It is all about passion. The Italian passion for food, for great wine and a passion to give their customers the best dining experience they can. So, you think you know all about Italian restaurants?.....Well be prepared for a very pleasant surprise here. Da Vinci's is very special and have two completely different restaurants on separate floors within its beautiful building that provide two very different dining experiences.....And then there is the Paradise Bar which is open from noon till late every day. Da Vinci’s caters for everyone and gives you so much more so, why go to a normal Italian restaurant when you can come here and have a truly amazing experience?.....
7 The Quay
Poole
BH15 2SF
menu available 

Tel: 01202 667528  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu sea views 
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Driftwood Brasserie - Poole


Driftwood Brasserie is a stylish and highly sophisticated Brasserie that the whole of Poole is raving about.....It is located at the top of the steps at Dolphin Quay and although you get stunning harbour views, it is away from the crowded Quayside and provides an oasis of tranquillity with a highly elegant level of sophistication. It fuses the features traditionally associated with a restaurant and a café into one in a light, airy and spacious vista where you can relax and enjoy their impressive menu and quality dishes. It is a totally new experience, so go check it out for yourself and see why it is so exciting.
Dolphin Quays
The Quay
Poole
BH15 1HU
menu available 

Tel: 01202 668585  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu sea views 
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Soho - Westbourne - Bournemouth


SOHO Westbourne is a lovely modern restaurant and cafe bar situated at the centre of Westbourne’s affluent shopping area in Bournemouth. Serving gourmet pizzas, fresh coffee and a range of wines, Soho is the perfect venue for coffee and cake, business meetings or catching up with friends and family and especially for enjoying drinks and diner in the evening. Soho - Westbourne is all about style and sophistication. The interior will seduce you with its lovely wooden furniture and with their stunning food, it provides a superior dining experience and offers great value. Dining doesn't come any better than this so, go and see for yourself why Westbourne is raving about Soho.
100-102 Poole Road
Westbourne
Bournemouth
BH4 9EF

Tel: 01202 759000  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Hive Beach Café - Burton Bradstock


Stunning....That is the only word that can accurately describe the Hive Beach Cafe. You drive down the road to the beach and when you get to the bottom, the huge vista of the ocean and the beach stretch out before you and it instantly stuns you......This is a sensual experience but it isn't all about the views, the Hive Beach Cafe also serves food equally as stunning as the landscape and it will seduce your taste buds and palette and give you something you will find nowhere else. This is what living is all about so you must come to Hive Beach Cafe. Nothing else comes close to this.
Beach Road
Burton Bradstock
DT6 4RF
menu available 

Tel: 01308 897070  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu sea views 
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New Inn - Cerne Abbas


The New Inn is a gorgeous 16th Century Coaching Inn set in the heart of Dorset in Cerne Abbas. Parts of it actually date back to the 13th century and it retains many period features and character, but what makes it so special is the exceptional food they serve. Jeremy, Vanessa and his Chef Daniel Brinklow took over ownership in June 2009 and they have turned the New Inn into one of the best Gastro pubs in Dorset. As always when you go out somewhere to dine, you want the experience to be really special and the New Inn will give you this and so much more. It is a dining adventure where you get to sample some of the best food available anywhere so, if you love good food and something very special you have to visit the New Inn. Dining out really doesn't come any better than this and of course with the famous Cerne Giant watching over you, you will be in good company.
14 Long Street
Cerne Abbas
DT2 7JF

Tel: 01300 341274  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Quay Inn - Wareham


The Quay Inn is located next to the river and bridge in the historic Town of Wareham that is over 2000 years old and famous in history as being a stronghold of Alfred the Great who built the large earthworks around the town to defend against the Danes in 877 AD. These can still be seen to this day. The Quay Inn offers a unique dining experience and its location provides a relaxing environment to enjoy their great food and the amazing scenery. This is country Inn dining at its very best and people come from miles around to sample their Black Rock Grill dining experience so you owe it to yourslef to see why Dorset is raving about the Quay Inn.
The Quay
Wareham
BH20 4LP

Tel: 01929 552735  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Red Fort Restaurant - Wimborne


The Red Fort Restaurant is in a different league to any other Indian Restaurant you have ever been to. Why?.....Because it is an Authentic Indian Restaurant. This means it has real Indian Chefs who cook real Indian food in the traditional way. There are no articial colourings in this restaurant. All the produce is fresh and all the ingredients and the preperation is done in the traditional Indian way which means every dish you taste is full of amazing flavours and textures and your taste buds will seriously love you for dining here. They have been voted the No.1 Dorset Indian restaurant by Massala Magazine and AOI Online Foods but that's only half the story. It is the clarity of taste, the gorgeous combination of ingredients and textures that makes this Indian restaurant so special. So, if you thought all Indian restaurants are the same, be prepared to be pleasently surprised because the Red Fort will change your perceptions forever.
9 Church Street
Wimborne
BH21 1JH

Tel: 01202 848445  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Rose and Crown - Sherborne


The Rose and Crown in Trent is a picturesque rural gem that dates back to the 14th century and fortunately for us, it still retains its amazing character and charm including original features such as a thatched roof, beams, beautiful large period fireplaces and flagstone floors. This is a Country Pub in the classic sense where you can eat fantastic food in an equally stunning setting and enjoy the relaxing ambiance. Country dining does not come any better than this.

Trent
Sherborne
DT9 4SL
menu available 

Tel: 01935 850776  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Guildhall Tavern - Poole


If you Love seafood and want to dine somewhere very special, the Guildhall Tavern in Poole is made especially for you. One of the best seafood restaurants in Poole, they don't just serve ordinary seafood, this is a French Seafood restaurant and the food here is in a different league to any other seafood you will ever taste. Run by Frederic and Serverine, they offer French seafood dishes cooked with their own unique style. It is truly exceptional. Situated in a quite side street near Poole Quay, it is housed in a gorgeous 17th Century pub which is full of lovely period features and you will find Lobster, Crab, Bouillabaisse and many other seafood dishes along with meat and vegetarian dishes, all cooked in their special French way and once you have dined here, seafood will never be the same again so go there today for lunch or diner and really spoil yourself because you deserve it.
15 Market Street
Poole
BH15 1NB

Tel: 01202 671717  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Bistro on the Beach - Bournemouth


Welcome to Bournemouth's Oasis of peace, tranquillity, relaxation and exceptional dining...Yes we mean it, the Bistro on the Beach is a totally unique restaurant sat on the beach offering you an Oasis of tranquility. The wonderful vista of the Ocean and beautiful sandy beaches of east Bournmouth are the setting. The food is excellent and offers you a range of lovely dishes both during the day and the evening so why waste your time going to ordinary restaurant for diner when you can come here?...Need more convincing? The uniqueness of their location is reason enough but their food brings people back again and again. It's different and sophisticated so if you like good food, then you " must visit " this place.....P.S. tell them we sent you and they will welcome you with open arms.
Solent Promenade
Southbourne Coast Road
Bournemouth
BH6 4BE

Tel: 01202 431473  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu sea views 
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Stock Hill Country House Restaurant - Gillingham


Located in Gillingham, Stock Hill Country House Hotel's serenity and its acclaimed cuisine provided by Chef and Patron, Peter Hauser is Internationally recognised by many reputable Hotel Guides as one of the Finest Country House Hotels and Restaurants in England, however, nothing can prepare you for the feeling when you enter the gorgeous building. It is full of unique period features and the attention to detail is stunning. The interior decor is stunning but it is the food that really sets this Country Hotel apart from all the others. You will find exceptional food with a lovely Austrian flair that will stun you and the fact you can stay there as well, means any visit here is a treat like no other. Luxury and sophistication are in abundance here so if you want to dine somewhere that you will remember forever, Stock Hill is the place for you.

Gillingham
SP8 5NR

Tel: 01747 823626  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Coppleridge Inn - Shaftesbury


Coppleridge is a family-run country Inn and restaurant situated near Shaftesbury on the beautiful Dorset/Wiltshire borders in England. It offers a wonderfully relaxed and special dining experience that begins as soon as you enter the door into the stunning interior, but the exceptional food and service are the reasons why it is so famous so if you want to experience something very special and unique The Coppleridge should be at the very top of your " restaurants I must visit " list.

Motcombe
Shaftesbury
SP7 9HW
menu available 

Tel: 01747 851980  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Hambro Arms - Blandford Forum


The Hambro Arms is a very high quality gastro pub situated in the heart of Dorset in the beautiful village of Milton Abbas. Gastro pubs are all about the food and the Hambro Arms doesn't disappoint. The food is excellent, the setting exceptional and the dining experience very special indeed. The building is full of character, the ambiance very relaxed and it is the ideal place to stop off for lunch when exploring the countryside or for coming in for dinner in the evening where its warmth will make you feel very welcome. There is one main road through the village and the Pub is in the centre and as soon as you see it, you will know why it is so popular....Excellent food in a special place. What more could you want?

Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum
DT11 0BP

Tel: 01258 880233  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Magnums Restaurant - Bournemouth


Every restaurant offers something different but Magnums in Bournemouth goes that little bit further. Located in the centre of Bournemouth it provides a very relaxed, stylish and sophisticated dining experience which includes great food and excellent service and whether you just want to have morning coffee or a tasty lunch, after work drinks or want an entertaining evening dining experience, Magnums will embrace you with its own brand of excellence. Style and customer satisfaction are the main ingredients here and Magnums deliver these in abundance.
20 Post Office Road
Bournemouth
BH1 1BA
menu available 

Tel: 01202 558399  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Plumber Manor Country House Hotel - Sturminster Newton


Plumber Manor is a beautiful Country House Hotel in the village of Plumber, just outside Sturminster Newton. The House and grounds are simply stunning and as you drive down the driveway and come upon the House, it's splender and beauty tell you your dining experience is going to be very special. This is a truly unique dining experience because along with stunningly exquisite food, it is the setting and ambiance of the building that makes it so special.

Plumber
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2AF
360 degree view available menu available 

Tel: 01258 472507  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly 
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Monkberry's - Bournemouth


Amazing, stunning, exceptional, unique.....These are all words you will say to yourself when you walk into Monkberry's but the reality is they don't really do it any justice. Monkberry's in the Soho quarter of Bournemouth is totally stunning. The building is huge inside and the interior is styled on the Bar Restaurants you would have found in New York in the 1950's, however, it is no themed bar, it is totally unique and has a style all of its own. This dining experience is all about style and sophistication on a very high level. The subtle blend of interior fabrics and design features along with the dining area layout creates a warmth that instantly relaxes and Chef, Russel Elson has created a range of dishes that are just as stylish and sophiticated as the venue itself. Dining here is an experience to be savoured........Monkberry's is in a different league to anything else in Bournemouth so why go to a normal restaurant when you can dine here?....
The Soho Quarter
34-40 Poole Hill
Bournemouth
BH2 5PS
menu available 

Tel: 01202 291533  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Cliffhanger Cafe - Christchurch


The Cliffhanger cafe offers you something very special. Sitting on top of the cliff top, you will dine in a setting with the most amazing panoramic views in the whole county. You can see for miles and miles and the huge glass frontage that curves all around the front makes you feel as though you are floating through the air. It isn't just about the view though, the food is very good as well and you can come in for breakfast, a relaxing cup of coffee, a very tasty lunch or a loveloy evening meal where Cliffhanger takes on a completely different feel and the best bit is, you can park right next to it.
Waterford Road
Highcliffe on Sea
Christchurch
BH23 5JA
menu available 

Tel: 01425 278058  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu sea views 
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The Heritage - Weymouth


Treasure is by definition very hard to find. It can be hidden in clear view but you don’t know it exists until someone points it out to you. The Heritage is a true example of this.....Hidden away in the tiny village of Chickerell, just outside Weymouth, this restaurant offers you one of the most amazing dining experiences in the whole county. The food and service are exceptional and unbelievably good value but it is the personalities of the owners, Anne and John who are the real treasures. A truly unique dining adventure that has to be experienced so go there and sample the treasure for yourself.
8 East Street
Chickerell
Weymouth
DT3 4DS

Tel: 01305 783093  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Remo - Christchurch


Want something a little different?....Somewhere special and stylish?....Then look no further because Remo in Christchurch is made for you. REMO is a modern cafe, bar and restaurant that provides something a little different for Christchurch. It offers warm, relaxing and very comfortable surroundings with a distincly retro Italian style that will seduce you with its elegance. Remo is all about relaxation. The interior is wonderfully contemporary and full of Italian style and the food is stunning. It is open all day and provides the ideal place to relax during the day and enjoy a cosy meal in the evening. It is very popular and offers everything you could want and more. Its light, airy ambiance is pure seduction so, if you are in Christchurch and want to dine somewhere special, Remo should be at the top of your list.
24 Church Street
Christchurch
BH23 1BW

Tel: 01202 478466  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Gilbey's Restaurant At The Liston Hotel - Bournemouth


Ever walked past somewhere, looked at the outside and said no, not for me?....Of course you have, we all have but to do so at the Liston Hotel means you are missing out on one of the best Restaurants in Bournemouth. Their very special restaurant, Gilbeys, is exceptional. It provides a lovely contemporary environment that is both relaxing and exciting and the food.....Well the word stunning doesn't really do it justice. It is exceptional. You can dine here for lunch during the week and come here for a gorgeous evening meal and enjoy the wonderful intimate ambiance. Once you have been here you will bring your friends and your loved ones and it will quickly become " your restaurant of choice " so don't delay any longer, call and book a table today and enter the world of Gilbey's and see why Bournemouth is raving about it.
Wollstonecraft Road
Boscombe Spa
Bournemouth
BH5 1JQ

Tel: 01202 394588  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Kings Arms Inn - East Stour


The Kings Arms Inn is a lovely period country Inn set in East Stour, North Dorset. Ross Campbell who runs it with his Chefs Dominque and Matt produce truly exceptional food that just has to be experienced. It really is stunning and exceptional value as well. The building itself offers a wonderfully relaxing dining experience with its contempory interior that has also captured the period essence of its history. It is an exceptional place to dine in but it is the food that brings people here from miles around. So if you love great food there is only one place to go, The Kings Arms Inn. If you don't go there to dine, you are missing one of lifes sublime moments.

East Stour
SP8 5NB

Tel: 01747 838325  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Greyhound Inn - Sydling St. Nicholas


The Greyhound Inn is one of Dorset’s top restaurants. Dining experiences do not come any better than this. The building oozes warmth, charm and character and creates a wonderfully relaxed and friendly ambiance, but it is the food that is truly spectacular. This is a very special and unique dining experience and one you will not find anywhere else which is why it is Dorset’s Dining Pub of the year in the 2009 and now the 2010, Good Pub Guide. You can also stay in one of their six beautiful rooms as well and forget the rest of the world and everything else for a few days. It is that good. There are very few places as good as this anywhere so as you only live once, make sure you go there.
26 High St
Sydling St. Nicholas
DT2 9PD
360 degree view available menu available 

Tel: 01300 341303  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Soho - Christchurch - Christchurch


Looking for somewhere stylish to dine in Christchurch?....Well look no further. SOHO Christchurch is a modern bar and restaurant located at the heart of Christchurch’s historic Priory town centre. It offers a lovely contemporary and stylish ambiance and provides a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere to dine in and it has two sides. During the day it provides a lovely relaxing place to dine in, including an al fresco area at the rear of the building where you can enjoy breakfast, lite bites, salads and other lovely food and in the evening, it provides a very stylish dining experience where you can enjoy great food in a vibrant, exciting environment. It is very popular so go there today and experience the Soho lifestyle for yourself.
7 Church St
Christchurch
BH23 1BW

Tel: 01202 496140  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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The Ship Inn - West Stour


The Ship Inn is a traditional country Coaching Inn set in a beautiful period building dating back to the 1750's. Inside it has been sympathically resored to reflect its heritage and is full of character and warmth. You can also stay there but the real attraction and the reason people come from miles away to eat there is their stunning food. Dining here really is exceptional, from the three restaurant areas through to the food itself. Spoil yourself and go there.

West Stour
SP8 5RP
menu available 

Tel: 01747 838640  
wheelchair access no smoking family friendly vegetarian menu 
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Acropolis Hotel & Restaurant - Weymouth


55 Dorchester Rd
Weymouth
DT4 7JT

Tel: 01305 784282  
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