Dorchester Restaurant Tips by freya_heaven

Little Chef: Little Chef

We stopped at this little chef at Winderbourne Abbas which is a couple of miles west of Dorchester. This restaurant chain is dotted all over the UK. Not known for its culinary achievements but an ideal pit stop.

I would however recommend the French red onion tart, its gorgeous!! Prices are average, £6-8.00 for a main course. It is not unusual to see BOGOF in the national press.

Address:

The main road through Winterbourne Abbas

Comparison: about average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Eclectic/International

Wessex Royale Hotel: Wessex Royale Hotel

This is the restaurant at our hotel, We didnt eat an evening meal here, but the menu looked great, higher than average prices.

Breakfasts were fine, the usual toast, cereal, and/or cooked english breakfast. One little moan is the vegetarian breakfast is just the normal one minus meat, no vegetarian substitutes. Staff were very pleasant, couldnt do enough to help.

Address:

32 High West Street, Dorchester

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Eclectic/International

The Kings Arms: Cheap Eats

After failing to find an Italian restaurant we settled on the Kings Arms, on the Dorchester High Street. This 300 year old coach house, was full of architectural atmosphere, if a little rough around the edges.

As well as the specials board you can order 2 meals for 10.00 pounds which we ended up doing. A Spinach Fritiata with a strong tomato sauce, which was suprisingly enjoyable.

Address:

30 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1HF

Comparison: about average

Phone: 01305 265353

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Eclectic/International

Website: http://www.kingsarmsdorchester.com/home.html