Dorset is a great foodie destination, and has a thriving food and drink culture. The lush land and sea ensures the very best conditions for wonderful local produce. Take a look at our suggestions – and tell us about any other places you discover.
We are so lucky to have this award-winning restaurant just a few minutes away from us at Lower Bockhampton. You will need to book in advance as they do get booked up very quickly.
Tel: 01305 262382
www.yalburycottage.com >Great Italian food and not a chain! Has been established in Dorchester for 20 years. Popular with both guests and locals. 5 minute drive from Greenwood Grange. Reservation is advisable. Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings inclusive
Tel: 01305 262500
www.lacaverna.co.uk >In Brewery Square, 1 Dray Horse Yard, Dorchester DT1 1GS
Phone: 01305 302303
Also in the vibrant Brewery Square quarter of Dorchester, this Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant cooks up flame-grilled chicken in a spicy chilli sauce.
Tel: 01305 250208
www.nandos.co.uk >Gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, cocktails & craft beer. In Brewery Square, Dorchester, DT1 1HX
Tel: 01305 602608
www.thedorsetburgercompany.co.uk >Just off the causeway on the way to the Isle of Portland is another favourite spot to eat. Overlooking the popular Chesil beach. Lovely walks over the Chesil Bank.
Tel: 01305 788 867
www.crabhousecafe.co.uk >At Burton Bradstock beach. Always a hit with our guests. Fresh local seafood, homemade cakes or just a simple cup of tea. Beautiful views across Lyme Bay and Chesil Beach.
Tel: 01308 897070.
www.hivebeachcafe.co.uk >Independently run pub. Favoured by our guests. Large menu with great choices. Superb Sunday Lunch which is very popular. 5 minute drive from Greenwood Grange.
Tel: 01305 261970
www.the-wiseman.co.uk >17th Century pub. Extensive menu with a carvery 7 days week. Lovely 15-minute riverside walk along the River Frome from the centre of Dorchester to The Sun. 5 minutes from Greenwood Grange.
Tel: 01305 250445
www.sun-inn-dorchester.co.uk >Beautiful thatched flint-stone pub with a separate restaurant area. Great pub classics as well as modern innovative dishes. 15 minutes from Greenwood Grange.
Tel: 01305 260020
www.thesaxon-stratton.co.uk >Wonderful contemporary country pub under the ruins of Corfe Castle. Fresh food sourced from local suppliers and farmers within a 20 mile radius. 30 minutes from Greenwood Grange.
Tel: 01929 480205
www.greyhoundcorfe.co.uk >1st Saturday of each month, outside Waitrose in Queen Mother Square, Poundbury. 2nd Saturday of each month, Bridport Arts’ Centre. 3rd Friday of each month, Cheap Street, Sherborne. 4th Saturday of each month, South Street, Dorchester.
www.thedorsetfarmersmarket.co.uk >Callaway's Fish & Chips has built a reputation for quality food. They have a full and varied menu with something to suit the entire family. 14 Fordington Green, Dorchester DT1 1LU
https://www.callaways.net/ can order online
https://www.callaways.net/ >Rockfish are passionate about helping people enjoy delicious, sustainable seafood in their restaurants and at home. For them, that means the freshest fish every day and doing everything they can to be part of the solution to protect our fish stocks for the future.
https://therockfish.co.uk/ >
