KFC Dorchester

KFC fried chicken quick-service restaurant — burgers, boxes, sharing buckets, twister wraps, sides and shakes. National UK menu.

• fried-chicken
• fast-food
• american

DT1 2RY

KJ Jackets

DT1 2AE

L&T BARistas

DT1 1HH

Lee Garden Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant and takeaway in Dorchester specialising in Sichuan and Peking dishes. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Closed Tuesdays.

• chinese

DT1 1HU

Loco Loves

Personal design-led fashion, gift and lifestyle boutique with in-store coffee and homemade cakes while you browse. Womenswear, accessories, jewellery, homeware, beauty.

• cafe

DT1 1GW

Loopy Lou's Sandwich Bar

• sandwiches
• british

DT1 1ST

Maiden Castle Farm Catering

DT2 9PR

Masala Indian Cuisine

Long-established Indian restaurant and takeaway on High East Street, Dorchester. Tuesday set menu (main, vegetable side, rice or naan) £12.95 with 10% off. Delivery via Uber Eats.

• indian

DT1 1HH

MEDIREST HEALTHCARE - COMPASS GROUP

DT1 2DR

Meram Kitchen Dorchester

Authentic Turkish & Mediterranean kitchen in Brewery Square, Dorchester. Charcoal-grilled kebabs, hot & cold mezes, sharing platters and seafood. Plentiful vegetarian options.

• turkish
• mediterranean
• middle-eastern

DT1 1HX

Merchant House Restaurant Limited

Independent modern-British restaurant in Brewery Square, Dorchester. Seasonal menu celebrating local Dorset produce and seafood with contemporary techniques. Terrace seating.

• british
• modern-european

DT1 1GS

MUTT EVERYTHING DOG

Dog-friendly cafe and shop at Brewery Square, Dorchester. Small cafe area for dogs and humans with a drinks and baked-goods menu; caters for vegan and gluten-free. Open daily 10am-5pm.

• cafe

DT1 1HX

Myra's Korean and Japanese Restaurant

Family-run Korean and Japanese restaurant in Dorchester led by Chef K (14 years' experience in Japan and Australia). Known for set tasting menus — Siksa (7 course), Sachal (6 course vegetarian), Janchi (11 course, Fri/Sat) — plus sushi, sashimi and ramen.

• korean
• japanese

DT1 1HH

NANDOS

Nando's flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurant at Dray Horse Yard, Brewery Square, Dorchester. Eat-in, takeaway and delivery. UK chain menu — chicken, burgers, pittas, wraps, platters, veggie options and Nandinos kids menu.

• portuguese
• chicken
• grill

DT1 1GS

NEW ST BAKERY

DT1 1DR

Nikki's Little Play Café

Soft-play café for under-6s in Brewery Square, Dorchester. Hot and cold drinks, child-friendly snacks and house-made cakes by ex-Rick Stein head of pastry Holly, with strong allergen / gluten-free / dairy-free coverage.

• cafe

DT1 1GW

Old Ship Inn

Reputed to be the oldest pub in Dorchester, on High West Street. Valiant Pubs operated, with four letting rooms, pub-classics menu (light bites, burgers, curries, pies, steaks), Wednesday quiz and monthly karaoke.

• pub
• british

DT1 1UW

O’pasta

Italian pasta restaurant in Brewery Square, Dorchester, serving freshly made pasta, classic Italian starters and homemade tiramisu.

• italian
• pasta

DT1 1GW

Pastel Tuesdays

DT1 2LP

PizzaExpress

PizzaExpress Dorchester Brewery Square — Italian-style restaurant chain serving Classic and Romana pizzas, pasta, salads, dough balls and signature desserts. Indoor and outdoor seating; dine in, takeaway and delivery.

• italian
• pizza

DT1 1QR

Poppins Cafe Restaurant

All-day cafe restaurant in the Forum Centre serving traditional British breakfasts, jacket potatoes, burgers, omelettes, fish, world favourites, sweet treats and pancakes.

• british
• cafe
• breakfast

DT1 1TT

Potters Cafe Bistro

Cafe and bistro on Durngate Street with a sunny courtyard garden and winter log fire. Daily-changing specials board, Dorset cream teas, cakes and a kids' menu.

• british
• cafe
• bistro

DT1 1JP

Rajpoot

Long-established modern Indian restaurant on Dorchester's High West Street with an extensive menu spanning regional curries, tandoori grills, biryanis, and dishes built around local Dorset seafood and produce.

• indian

DT1 1UT

RELUCO

DT1 1TW

Rosie's cafe

DT1 1GA

Ruby House

Local Chinese takeaway serving Cantonese, Peking and Szechuan cuisine with a wide selection of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

• chinese
• cantonese

DT1 2BH

SAN TELMO

Family-run fish and chip shop serving since 1972.

• fish-and-chips

DT1 1JZ

Santos & Co Ltd

Portuguese-inspired restaurant in Brewery Square pairing bold Portuguese flavours with locally sourced British ingredients. Petiscos (small plates), large plates, sides, kids menu and desserts.

• portuguese
• european

DT1 1GS

Seventh Seal

Traditional barber service, cafe and clothier at Brewery Square, Dorchester. Works with roasters from around the world and cooks all its food in-house. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• cafe
• british

DT1 1GW

Seventy Four

Function-based dining club in Dorchester. Hosts exclusive pop-up nights, guest chefs, supper clubs and private events with bespoke menus tailored to the occasion - no fixed published menu.

• british

DT1 1BE

Sheaf of Arrows

DT2 0NF

Shire Hall Cafe

Mezzanine cafe at Shire Hall Museum offering locally-sourced brunches, daily-changing lunches and afternoon tea and cake. Open to museum visitors and the public.

• cafe
• british

DT1 1UY

SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA

• pizza

DT1 1TT

Staff Rest Room at Dorset Council’

DT1 1XJ

Subway

Subway franchise at 33A South Street, Dorchester. Create-your-own subs, wraps, salads and breakfast items, with a wide range of meats, plant-based alternatives, cheeses, vegetables and signature sauces. Open Mon–Sat 08:00–19:00, Sun 09:00–18:00.

• sandwiches
• fast-food

DT1 1DD

Tabby Terrace

Cat cafe in Antelope Walk, Dorchester serving breakfast baps, paninis, pasta, cakes and hot/cold drinks alongside resident cats. £2.50 entry per booking. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00–16:00.

• cafe

DT1 1BE

Taste Cafe Dorset Museum

Cafe at the Dorset Museum, Dorchester. Freshly prepared seasonal light lunches, sandwiches, cakes and specialist teas/coffees. Fully licensed with local Dorset ales, wines and soft drinks. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

• cafe
• british

DT1 1XA

TERRACE CAFE

Hospital cafe on South Wing Level 2 of Dorset County Hospital, serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, toasties, salads, cakes and snacks; bacon and sausage baps in the morning and jacket potatoes at lunchtime.

• cafe

DT1 2JY

The Bagel Pantry

DT1 1BE

The Bakers Arms

Self-described 'proper drinks pub' on Monmouth Road, Dorchester — Bass Ale plus three rotating guest ales, draft beers, ciders, lagers, bitters and spirits. No food menu.

• pub

DT1 2DH

THE BLUE RADDLE

Intimate community pub in Dorchester, famous for locally-sourced, home-cooked meals prepared daily by the landlady. The menu is a blackboard that changes each session.

• british
• pub

DT1 1JN

The Bones Museum Tearoom

The 'Oddi-tea Room' inside Dorchester's mini museum of osteology — serves hot and cold drinks and cake alongside taxidermy, skeletons and medical instruments.

• tearoom
• cafe

DT1 1TT

The Corn Exchange - Café & Bar

Café and bar inside Dorchester Town Hall, run by Dorchester Arts. Coffee, fresh Italian bakes (from Peppina), focaccia, soup, jacket potatoes, plus wines, beers and pre-order interval drinks for evening performances. Open Tue-Sat 10am-4pm.

• cafe
• bar

DT1 1HF

The Dorchester Bowls Club

Members' bowls club at Sandringham Sports Centre with a lounge area, well-stocked bar and kitchen. Six indoor rinks and an outdoor green.

DT1 2TN

THE DORSET KITCHEN

Cafe inside Goulds of Dorchester lifestyle store, South Street. Freshly prepared breakfast, lunches, sandwiches, pies and cakes. Locally sourced where possible. Open Mon–Sat 09:30–16:30, closed Sundays.

• cafe
• british

DT1 1DA

The Guest House Cafe

Seasonal cafe at Cerne Abbey serving tea, coffee and cakes within the abbey grounds.

• cafe

dt2 7jq

THE KING AND THAI

Family-run authentic Thai restaurant in Dorchester since 2010, with locally sourced meat and fresh fish. Popular dishes include Pad Thai, Green Thai curry and 'Anna's Banquet'. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options; takeaway available.

• thai
• asian

DT1 1UF

THE OLD TEA HOUSE

Historic tea house in Dorchester's oldest freestanding house (built 1635, operating as a tea house since 1902). Wide-ranging menu with daily specials, soups, scones, tea cakes, light meals and famous traditional 3-course Sunday roast dinners.

• british
• cafe
• tea-room

DT1 1UT

The Pickle Jar

DT1 1DQ

The Posh Partridge

Family-run cafe on High East Street serving home-cooked breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea using local Dorset produce. Dog-friendly.

• british
• cafe

DT1 1HF

The Royal Oak

JD Wetherspoon pub in a historic late-1700s coaching inn on High West Street, Dorchester. All-day food, breakfast, sunny patio, family-friendly.

• british
• pub

DT1 1UW

The Secret Garden

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free café in the heart of Dorchester. Over 90% of dishes prepared gluten-free with dedicated equipment. Breakfast from 9am, waffles from 10am, lunch from 12pm.

• vegetarian
• vegan
• cafe
• gluten-free

DT1 1BS

The Sundorbon

• indian

DT1 1TU

The Sydney Arms

Local pub on Bridport Road, Dorchester — beer garden, sports TV, pool table and accommodation.

• pub

DT1 2NG

The Victoria Hotel

Imposing corner locals' pub in a residential area of Dorchester close to County Hospital, with public bar, lounge and separate skittle alley. Pool, darts, live music and karaoke; food served but no published menu.

• british
• pub

DT1 2LP

The Woodlanders

• british
• pub

DT1 1TU

TOM BROWNS

Independent Dorchester drinkers' pub on High East Street — a self-styled 'bring your own grub pub' surrounded by takeaways. 20+ gins, up to four local/national ales (Dorset Brewing Co., Copper Street Brewery), 5 ciders, craft beer and an extensive wine list. Riverside beer garden, dog and family friendly until 9pm, skittle alley.

DT1 1HU

TRUMPET MAJOR

Marston's family pub and restaurant one mile outside Dorchester (near Max Gate / Thomas Hardy's house). 170 seats, pub classics and chef specials, Sunday roasts, beer garden, kids play area, dog friendly, EV charging, food served all day.

• british
• pub

DT1 2AB

Underdogs Den

DT1 1BE

Valemi Kebab House

DT1 1TT