Travel guide Dorchester

Looks-wise, it's nothing special, despite the lovely setting - it's simply all about the food at the 'Shoes. They make their own breads, ice creams, chutneys and pickles; try the wild boar Scotch egg or veal and bone marrow burger.

Small high street restaurant with frosted glass façade, intimate interior and smartly laid tables. Choice of concise à la carte or 6 course tasting menu. Precise cooking uses top quality local produce and classic flavour combinations. Polite, measure..

Stylish, informal restaurant in former 18C chapel, with bakery to one side and wine shop to the other. Well-priced, daily menus offer rustic, Mediterranean-influenced dishes; wood-fired breads, pizzas and cakes a speciality. Friendly team.

Smart, modern, olive green pub with neutrally hued interior. Menus change daily and sometimes between services. Refined dishes use interesting ingredients and unusual cuts. Produce is sourced from their farm and within the county. Smart, stylish bedr..

Shabby-chic pub with skittle alley and relaxed, boho feel. Vegetable garden, orchard and paddocks supply the kitchen; hearty pub dishes but refined presentation. Hosts regular village events.

Sizeable pub set in picture postcard village, with exposed beams, decked terrace and vast garden. Freshly prepared, traditional dishes make good use of locally sourced produce.