Places to visit & eat

Eat well in Beaminster

Beaminster is a remarkable little town for food and drink. Award-winning restaurants, a Michelin Guide listing, wonderful cafés and welcoming pubs — all within a short stroll of the cottage door. The only decision is where to go first.

Leave the car keys on the hook

Brassica · 4 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AS Award-winning modern British and European cuisine. Equally good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The Ollerod · 3 Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY Boutique hotel with a bar and pop up kitchens.

Cilla & Camilla · 22 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AS Wonderful café serving breakfast, lunch and homemade cakes.

The Trading Post · 3 Hogshill Street, Beaminster DT8 3AE Vegetarian café, freshly cooked daily. The soufflé and Dorset Apple Cake are not to be missed.

Parnham Park Restaurant · Parnham Park, Beaminster DT8 3LZ A Michelin Guide restaurant set within a stunning 140-acre estate. Seasonal sharing plates in a beautiful walled garden dining room.

A bit further away...

Tortilla Cantina:  31 East St, Bridport DT6 3JX – Authentic Mexican restaurant in Bridport (15 min drive).

The Three Horseshoes:  Mill St, Bridport DT6 4QZ – Pretty country pub offering great food and especially Sunday lunch (20 min drive).

Anchor Inn:  Seatown, Bridport DT6 6JU – Beautiful seaside pub with great food. Compact inside but plenty of seating outside in the summer (25 min drive).

The Parlour: Bredy Farm DT6 4ND – Farm-based spot offering traditional Italian small plates and pizza on weekdays, with home-cooked Sunday roasts (25 min drive).