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Local Food And Drink

West Dorset has an excellent reputation for its fantastic food and drink. From the traditional Dorset Cream Tea to fresh seafood, our local cuisine is loved by those who live here and those who keep returning!

There is an abundance of eateries to choose from in West Dorset, including some renowned and award winning restaurants offering the highest quality, locally sourced food in spectacular surroundings. Tradional tea rooms are also popular in the area, where you can feast on some tantalising Dorset Apple Cake.

Or head to one of our restaurants or traditional public houses for a meal and sit outside under the summer sun with a pint of Dorset ale. Have a fish and chip supper by the seaside or why not take the family out on a picnic!

Visit our Eating Out pages or use the Search Food & Drink facility to the right for some mouth watering suggestions of places to eat out.

For a true taste of the region don't miss out on the Food & Drink events that take place throughout the year.

Scores on the Doors is a national public information service where you can find the official local authority hygiene ratings for food businesses. If you would like to know what score a food establishment in West Dorset has then please visit the Scores on the Doors website. Please note that not all eating establishments in West Dorset have received their rating under this scheme at the present time.

Direct From Dorset

This initiative recognises food and drink products which have been grown, reared or produced in Dorset from a majority of Dorset ingredients.

Many of these products have their roots in West Dorset - look out for the logo to find products that meet this criteria.

Taste Of The West Awards
The annual Taste Of The West Awards celebrate the region's very best food and drink producers along with retail and hospitality businesses dedicated to serving the highest quality food and drink.