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Borough Gardens
Garden
Polished gathering place with well-kept gardens, a variety of sports fields & a bandstand.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
2
The King and Thai Restaurant
Thai restaurant
👍 Dishes are decent and proprietor is friendly but portions could be more generous for the prices compared to other places. A pleasant experience nevertheless.
$$ $$
4.80 (267 reviews)
3
Maiden Castle
Castle
Expansive Iron Age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century BC, plus views & paths.
4.60 (861 reviews)
4
wagamama dorchester
Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving Asian dishes in a Japanese-inspired setting with long communal benches.
$$ $$
4.50 (983 reviews)
5
The Great Field Poundbury
Park
👍👍 Amazing play park! Spent 3 hours there with our friends and their kids. The Pip cafe has good food, seats and toilets so everything you need. It is a beautiful area and lovely for a walk too.
4.60 (359 reviews)
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Finca
Coffee shop
👍👍 I don't know what numpty gave it a 2* rating but this place is ab-fab & ?the only if not the best specialty coffee place in Dorchester. Roasts right in house and v friendly. Food available here to in simple kitchen at the back. Made v well. EVEN Vege friendly which is a real bonus given the area is...
$ $$$
4.70 (222 reviews)
7
Côte Dorchester
Restaurant
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties & traditional classics.
$$ $$
4.50 (577 reviews)
8
ODEON Dorchester
Movie theater
State-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and student deals.
4.40 (944 reviews)
9
YC's Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 We popped in after a recommendation, and oh boy ! Definitely not disappointed !
Food - incredible!!! , fresh made , fresh ingredients, incredible taste , great portion sizes and incredible price !
Staff - so friendly and happy, they made us feel so welcome.
We shall be back as much as possibl...
$$ $$
4.70 (173 reviews)
10
Pizza Express
Pizza restaurant
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.
$$ $$
4.40 (623 reviews)
12
Hendover Café
Cafe
👍👍 We visited with the usual rabble of kids and dog and were made to feel so welcome that we’re disappointed we only discovered it on the last day of our holiday!
The dog and kids were given a treat and served first which is always a winning combination!
The place is clean, tidy and airy with a selecti...
$ $$$
4.50 (276 reviews)
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Brewery Square
Shopping mall
😐 The square is quite picturesque and very pleasant in a way. There are a fair number of good restaurants and eateries and a large public car park directly across the road makes parking easy (currently £1.50 for 2 hours). However, in retail terms it's very disappointing. There are a few shops and a ci...
4.30 (1.5K reviews)
14
Zizzi - Dorchester
Restaurant
Italian chain restaurant for pizza & calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
$$ $$
4.30 (931 reviews)
15
Vivo Lounge
Restaurant
Convivial hangout in a former brewery, offering pub fare, tapas, cocktails & outdoor tables.
$$ $$
4.30 (745 reviews)
16
The Potting Shed
Bistro
👍👍 Really excellent. Lovely choice of delicious 'naughties'! Charming staff and great atmosphere. Only negative a little noisy for conversation BUT attached super Garden Nursery compensates that.
Also great collection of Olives et Al items.
Definitely worth a visit.
$$ $$
4.50 (213 reviews)
17
Anytime Fitness Dorchester
Gym
😠 This gym doesn’t do pay as you go sessions. Furthermore, you apparently need to purchase 6 months minimum of membership in order to lift there. Staff at the door was pretty rude and unsympathetic. Unless you plan to go to this gym long term don’t even waste your time, and even then there are better...
4.60 (143 reviews)
18
Bonjour
Cafe
👍👍 Both times I've visited the quality has been fantastic. Must admit I'd always gone to Finca opposite for a coffee before, however my last visit has me converted to bonjour for good ! Excellent service, amazing scran and cracking coffee 👌
$$ $$
4.70 (109 reviews)
19
The Duchess of Cornwall
Restaurant
Art-filled inn with a classic restaurant and a bar, plus cosy rooms with Georgian-era decor.
$85/night
4.20 (1.5K reviews)
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Hub Box Dorchester
Restaurant
👍👍 A significant addition to the restaurant scene in Dorchester.
On arrival the staff are super welcoming, details were taken and we were escorted to our table. It was the first official day of service and it was packed.
The menu is wide and varied with options for all.
Craft beers and cocktails are d...
$$ $$
4.40 (218 reviews)