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1. NEST
4.6
Exceptional(203)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Shaftesbury
Serving fusion and eclectic flavours, nestled within the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. We are passionate about all things edible and love serving up joy.Visit to taste and experience NEST
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2. Pythouse Kitchen Garden
4.8
Exceptional(1644)
Price: Moderate
• British • Salisbury
Booked 10 times today
At Pythouse Kitchen Garden, you'll find an idyllic atmosphere in which to enjoy fantastic food. We offer covered outdoor seating in our glorious garden and indoor seating in the conservatory and potting shed. Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a lunchtime destination only at present.Head chef Darren Broom's passion lies in producing food with an unmistakable sense of terroir. For Darren, provenance is not just the backstory to his ingredients, it’s everywhere in the look, feel and taste of his food. We are keen to champion our own produce first and foremost, providing guests with a unique and ever-changing insight into the seasons. We work closely with the garden team to manage and maintain the garden and to deliver a programme of regeneration and sustainability.
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3. The Smokehouse at Compton Abbas Airfield
new
5.0
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Shaftesbury
Booked 8 times today
Sat atop a hill in the Cranborne Chase Area of Natural Beauty with stunning views over Shaftesbury and beyond, Compton Abbas Airfield is the perfect place to enjoy the day. Feast your eyes on beautiful historic aircraft and observe the comings and goings of our fabulous light aircraft community while enjoying authentic Texas barbecue dishes smoked on-site in The Smokehouse restaurant.The workhorse of the The Smokehouse is our J&R Oyler Smoker, the first of its kind in the UK and only the second in Europe. J&R’s Smokers are forged in the barbecue heartlands of Texas, and we have flown one in to bring that experience to Compton Abbas Airfield. So come and join us for our signature eight-hour smoked dishes or our new 'Sunday Roast' Smoked Meat Platter and a refreshing pint of local beer!
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4. The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden
4.3
Awesome(13150)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Bath
Booked 138 times today
The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden on Milsom Street offers relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining in historic Bath Spa.
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5. Ivy Bournemouth
4.4
Awesome(54)
Price: Moderate
• British • Bournemouth
Booked 136 times today
Nestled in the coastal town of Bournemouth, The Ivy brings a taste of luxury to the local dining scene. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.
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6. The Old Inn
4.7
Exceptional(2921)
Price: Expensive
• British • Wimborne
Booked 18 times today
The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt. Situated close to the historic town of Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn is the perfect destination when you fancy a homemade, traditional pub meal. With real fires, a beautiful garden and fantastic service, this pub is definitely worth a visit. We have worked hard to put together a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared at the Old Inn, from our Chicken Liver paté, to children’s chicken nuggets. We pride ourselves that all of our meals are traditionally cooked using largely locally sourced ingredients and our seasonal specials are definitely worth looking at too, as well as our delicious desserts! We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service and we can cater for all types of parties.
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7. The Cricketers
4.6
Exceptional(284)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Poole
Booked 2 times today
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive roadside pub in the picturesque village of Shorton. Here at The Cricketers, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.Situated at the foot of Hambledon Hill, home of an Iron Age hill fort, and just off the Wessex Ridgeway footpath, a right of way passes right through our garden, making it a delightful spot for walkers to rest and enjoy some well-earned refreshments!Here at the Cricketers, we see ourselves as being a real village pub - delicious food, a great selection of drinks and the warmest of welcomes. Well behaved dogs are also welcome!
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8. Pen Mill Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(1971)
Price: Moderate
• British • Yeovil
Booked 20 times today
AA Accredited - COVID-19 ConfidentWe are not a ‘fancy pants’ establishment. Not in the least. We offer good quality, home-cooked, locally sourced (where possible) food. 90% of our menu is made on the premises. Certainly not ‘Pub Grub’ but not ‘Gastro Pub’ either. It’s good value for money. However, our standards are high, very high. Not only in the quality of the food that comes into and leaves the kitchen but also in the presentation, the delivery to the table and overall customer service. We’re definitely not ‘Silver Service’ either but all of our staff are attentive, smartly dressed and will always go that extra mile wherever they can. These are just some of the reasons we were awarded the Taste of the West GOLD award in 2019. We are a dog friendly establishment, very dog friendly. However, please tell us at the time of booking so that we can place you in our Bar area , as opposed to our Restaurant.
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9. Sanremo The Italian Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4.5
Awesome(264)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bath
Booked 20 times today
Sanremo The Italian Restaurant Bath offers a Modern Italian Cuisine created by head chef Gianluca Augello. The expansive menu featuring classic Italian & Mediterranean inspired dishes with a creative twist, such as handcrafted pastas, rustic pizzas and wood-fired creations that showcase bold and innovative flavours made with the finest sustainable, organic Italian ingredients. Sanremo embodies The Italian and European way of living and eating and sets the tone for a chic atmosphere that honors the value of belonging to generations of Italian table lovers. Set in a former NatWest Building with inspiration from the Sanremo floral market and annual music festival.
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10. BEAR Wimborne
new
4.6
Exceptional(32)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Wimborne
Booked 13 times today
Our store in Wimborne, Dorset, breathes life into a beautiful Grade II listed building that once housed The Bell Hotel, a local landmark since the 19th century. The patio space, once home to an old glassblowing building, is the perfect little sun trap to enjoy a coffee, a bite to eat, or a cocktail or two.Whether you’re popping in for a quick coffee or staying longer for brunch, our Wimborne store presents the perfect blend of heritage and modern comfort in the heart of this historic town.

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  • Emma
    Dorset •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely brilliant, all the staff so friendly and efficient! Great range of beers - Food fabulous Sunday Roast platter really tasty well cooked and well seasoned - Will be back next month for sure!!
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    The Smokehouse at Compton Abbas AirfieldPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Shaftesbury
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    5
  • Noel
    Northern Ireland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing experience for our trip to beautiful Bath.
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    The Ivy Bath Brasserie and GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Bath
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    4.3
  • Jo
    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food, great service, lovely wine. Would have been a full house all round, however, a very noisy group of young men with their phones made the atmosphere a little tense, no fault of the staff, and did not spoil the food. Would highly recommend, and we are returning soon. I would also like to add that they always accommodate the fact that I am vegan and come up with delicious food for me to eat.
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    NESTPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Shaftesbury
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    4.6
  • Jo
    Brighton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This has quickly become our favourite place to eat! Every visit feels like a special occasion, and we’re always greeted with such warm, attentive service. The decor is just stunning – charming, cosy, and full of character. The seasonal menu is always a treat, with new dishes to discover every time we visit, each one crafted with such care and bursting with flavour. We also love the beautiful gardens, you can pick your own bund of flowers to take away in the spring/ summer-time! And let's not forget the wonderful little shop, offering homemade condiments and delightful gifts – it’s the perfect place to pick up something special. I can’t recommend it highly enough – an all-around gem!
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    Pythouse Kitchen GardenPrice: Moderate• British• Salisbury
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    4.8
  • Nigel
    Dorset •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Service and afternoon tea very good. Will come back.
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    Ivy BournemouthPrice: Moderate• British• Bournemouth
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    4.4

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