Dining Recommendations
Food scene
Flagship Restaurant of local Blandford brewery - Hall and Woodhouse. I recommend The Crown for those guests wishing to have a nice meal with a drink or two. Dog friendly seating in the bar.
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Crown Hotel
West StreetFlagship Restaurant of local Blandford brewery - Hall and Woodhouse. I recommend The Crown for those guests wishing to have a nice meal with a drink or two. Dog friendly seating in the bar.
Run by a husband and wife team (Wayne and Gerry) who are lovely. Everything is made from scratch and they cater for all tastes. There are options for those who are Gluten Free or Vegan. Dog Friendly too.
The Georgian Tea Room
East StreetRun by a husband and wife team (Wayne and Gerry) who are lovely. Everything is made from scratch and they cater for all tastes. There are options for those who are Gluten Free or Vegan. Dog Friendly too.
Good local curry house that is open late. Will deliver to the gate or you can walk to the restaurant and eat in.
Simla Tandoori
12 West StGood local curry house that is open late. Will deliver to the gate or you can walk to the restaurant and eat in.
Brewery tours available, nice shop and restaurant. Lovely brunch and cooked breakfast options.
Brewery Tap Bar & Restaurant
Bournemouth RoadBrewery tours available, nice shop and restaurant. Lovely brunch and cooked breakfast options.
Great cocktails in the evening and a cafe during the day. In 2023 won the best place to drink in the UK award. Worth booking a table on Friday or Saturday nights.
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Ginger Viking Cocktails
28 East StreetGreat cocktails in the evening and a cafe during the day. In 2023 won the best place to drink in the UK award. Worth booking a table on Friday or Saturday nights.
Made to order breakfasts, brunch, snacks, light meals and drinks.
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The Yellow Bicycle Cafe
30a Salisbury StMade to order breakfasts, brunch, snacks, light meals and drinks.
Will deliver to the gate of The Garden Hideaway if you fancy a take-away. A few tables inside so you can eat in too if you prefer.
Domino's Pizza - Blandford Forum
48 East StreetWill deliver to the gate of The Garden Hideaway if you fancy a take-away. A few tables inside so you can eat in too if you prefer.
No. 8 Cafe
8 Tabernacle WalkSuper home made cakes and afternoon teas to eat in or take away.
Very nice Nepalese restaurant. 10 minute walk from The Garden Hideaway. Eat in or take away.
Namaste Gurkha (Blandford Forum)
11 East StreetVery nice Nepalese restaurant. 10 minute walk from The Garden Hideaway. Eat in or take away.
Owned by Guy Ritchie. Fabulous place to admire the view and small aircraft.
The Cafe at Compton Abbas Airfield
Owned by Guy Ritchie. Fabulous place to admire the view and small aircraft.
Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
Lovely sharing platters and wine / port flights served here.
Lovely destination pub with restaurant. Meat is from their own butchers and produce is from their farm shop. Great Steaks!
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The Langton Arms
Lovely destination pub with restaurant. Meat is from their own butchers and produce is from their farm shop. Great Steaks!
Destination pub and restaurant in village local to Blandford.
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Cricketers Shroton
Destination pub and restaurant in village local to Blandford.
Great place for a picnic in the vineyard or meal in the restaurant.
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Langham Wine Estate and Vineyard Café
Great place for a picnic in the vineyard or meal in the restaurant.
Lovely place to eat out. Particularly recommend their Sunday lunches.
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The Museum Inn
Lovely place to eat out. Particularly recommend their Sunday lunches.
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdPerfect for a special occasion dinner.
Beautiful surroundings and food at the pig on the beach.
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The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadBeautiful surroundings and food at the pig on the beach.
Jazz Cafe
28 Shore RdLovely cafe right on the beach!
Pick up a picnic for the beach! Gorgeous sandwiches and freshly baked goods.
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Artisan Mark Bennett
256 Sandbanks RdPick up a picnic for the beach! Gorgeous sandwiches and freshly baked goods.
Lovely restaurant and nice garden centre to have a look around.
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Haskins Garden Centre Ferndown
Lovely restaurant and nice garden centre to have a look around.
Lovely local steakhouse with a good wine menu. Walkable from the garden hideaway.
Jerry's Steakhouse, Cafe and wine bar
Lovely local steakhouse with a good wine menu. Walkable from the garden hideaway.
Open during the day as a cafe and restaurant in the evenings. Walkable from this.
Three kings restaurant
Open during the day as a cafe and restaurant in the evenings. Walkable from this.
La Vita
Italian restaurant, walkable from us.