The best restaurants serving British food in Dorchester North West Dorset South West

This was a spontaneous lunch on a grey, wet, windy day. Decision made after a recommendation from Sam at Jurassic Coastal Meats. Thanks Sam… it was great! Looked after well by Mikey and an unnamed waitress. 2 course set menu for £22.95 or 3 courses for an additional £6. Whilst perusing the menu we were served bread with flavoured butter. I was offered the opportunity to taste several reds before settling for the Romanian Pinot noir, which was full bodied and fruity. My husband had an extensive choice of bottled ales from the local Puddle brewery. He chose the stout which was delicious and smooth. Not as heavy as some of the more familiar ones. After explaining about my allergy to chillies, the tuna starter was served with tomato chutney rather than the mango salsa. My husband had the soup. We arrived towards the end of service so the red mullet was sold out, but there was plenty remaining from which to choose. My husband had the ling ( similar to hake or cod) whilst I had the chicken. Husband found room for crumble whilst I could only manage a coffee. Excellent decaf with my preference of oat milk as the accompaniment. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back, hopefully with friends… thank you to Leigh and your team.

Lovely afternoon in the bar, both had fish and chips, great service and nice food. We will be returning for sure. This is also a hotel with onsite parking in the town centre.

Cosy, licensed café restaurant offering everything from coffee and cake, a quick bite or fine lunch. Confit duck in Cointreau sauce was very good.

Great selection of gourmet type burgers. Absolutely delicious and generous portions. Desert selections also great, ice creams are really something. Very friendly and attentive staff and a really nice atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend

What a wonderful find, was looking for a roast and saw the sign outside. Debbie gave us and anyone who came in a very warm welcome. There regular customers there, everyone friendly we all chatted. The roast was delicious, would highly recommend when you are in the area. I will definitely go back. Nik and Julie

Had Coffee and Pain au Raisin, The Pain au Raisin was not very fresh , they had wasps landing on the cakes , all very unhygienic. The Coffee I ordered was made incorrectly and a poor blend.

A small hidden Cafe hidden down a side alleyway, delivers a big smile through it's food and warm welcoming hosts. They make delicious salads, homemade crustless quiche, large saucer style macaroons, homemade sausage rolls and vege rolls. It's the only place in Dorchester that i feel the food is good for you, cooked on the spot there that day, great coffee and choice of tea's etc. Seating is limited and very sadly due to it's size of premises maybe closed due to Covid, please double check. They have worked so hard and deserve all our support

Cafe was very quiet, only one table occupied by one couple. Of the two staff at the counter, the elder lady was busy chatting to a friend whilst I waited. The younger lady spoke to me between them until they moved to another part of the counter. The younger lady was very polite and helpful. Unfortunately the coffee was rather bitter and the tea cake was quite burned. The cafe is clean and tidy but nonetheless disappointing

Stopped by for a drink. Lovely proper pub! Highly recommended. We didn't eat so I can't comment on the food.

We wanted something less corporate for lunch and was pleased to find this cafe as it looked a little more old school and independent. The build your own breakfast offered great choice and when I said I fancied crumpets with marmite rather then the offered jam, was told this was fine. The crumpets came with a generous serving of marmite in a little bowl. This was a great find and having never been a fan of Dorchester improved my opinions if the town (finding the park also helped improve my opinion of the town) .

Sandwiches eg ham & cheese include pickle , not always what a child may like . No childrens menu sadly

Ellie was super helpful and friendly! Great customer service and very knowledgeable. I would defiantly recommend...

We had our Christmas Dinner at The Junction. I had the lamb and it was great. Thanks to the chefs and the bar staff for making our Christmas Day very special. See you next year.

👍 Excellent range of vegan cakes, Lovely rustic charm with wooden furniture, Helpful and friendly staff 👎 service can be very slow at times 🥇Their Foccacia is out of this world 👎 👎 Coffee serving portions are shockingly tiny - I wouldn’t be surprised if the takeaway coffee cup weighs more than the drink inside it!

Sorry to write had a negative experience here..found the staff unhelpful Don't go there between 11.30 and 12. Breakfast menu ends at 11.30 and they don't take orders for lunch until 12..