Dorset has some fantastic pubs, but what about great pub food? This Gastronomer guide to The Best GastroPubs in Dorset features some great GastroPubs with great food from across the county…
From quaint village boozer to GastroPubs with Rooms and serving some of the best food in Dorset, there’s something for every foodie in this selection of the best GastroPubs in Dorset. Menus range from classic British pub grub to innovative European cuisine and there’s also some of the best traditional Sunday Roasts you’ll find anywhere in Dorset…
The Anchor at Seatown
Dorset
Location, location, location…. great food! Overlooking Lyme Bay, The Anchor at Seatown has a seasonal menu to suit a variety of tastes, from the walker looking to refuel to the serious ‘foodie’ looking to settle in for some fresh shellfish washed down with a fantastic bottle of wine.
The Rose & Crown, Trent
Trent, Dorset
The Rose & Crown is an idyllic country pub, which dates from 14 Century. Recommended in the Michelin Guide serving traditional British food including Pub classics and more adventurous dishes such as John Dory with celeriac, pea, leek, apple fricassée, gnocchi and courgette..
The Acorn Inn
Evershot, Dorset
The Acorn Inn is a 16th-century coaching inn serving award-winning food with a range of exceptional seasonal dishes that showcase the very best of Dorset’s local and sustainable produce accompanied by herbs from the garden.
The Kings Arms
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Dorset
Situated midway between Sherborne and Wincanton in the beautiful village of Charlton Horethorne, The Kings Arms offers a mouth-watering menu and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The cooking style is a mix of traditional and modern British with world influences with everything is made in-house, including breads, pastas and ice creams.
The Best GastroPub Food in Dorset!
Greyhound Inn
Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset
Set in the heart of Dorset, The Greyhound is an 18th-century pub is tucked away in the village of Sydling St Nicholas. Surrounded by lovely countryside and some fantastic walks to work up an appetite for the modern British menu which regularly changes according to the season alongside a range of specials.
The Three Horseshoes
Burton Bradstock, Dorset
The Three Horseshoes Pub and Kitchen is a beautiful three hundred year old thatched stone property on the Jurassic Coast in the idyllic village of Burton Bradstock within walking distance of the coastal path and the stunning ‘Hive’ beach. Log fires in the winter and a suntrap beer garden for the summer the menus reflect the local area and change regularly to ensure the seasonality of the produce.
The Ship Inn
West Stour, Dorset
The Ship Inn is a proper old country Inn with delicious food and a traditional bar run as an independent family owned free house offering great hospitality. The team, led by Sarah and Nick, share a strong ethos from food production to service and work closely with local producers to deliver a great guest experience.
The Old Thatch
Stapehill, Wimborne, Dorset
Located in Stapehill near Wimborne in Dorset, The Old Thatch is a 17th century pub directly opposite historic Stapehill Abbey. There’s an award winning menu to choose from including a fresh and foraged Pub menu and a great selection of beers and wines.
We hope this guide to the Best GastroPubs in Dorset has had your mouth watering and maybe even lead to a Foodie break of your own. There’s lots more where that came from with over 200 Foodie places to stay in England in the Gastronomer directory. So for the latest Foodie articles, offers and places to stay, please keep checking back, follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter and sign up to our email newsletter for Foodie Offers & Deals.
