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FOOD
& DRINK
Bonjour Café
DINHAM WALK
Head through the centre of Poundbury along Bridport Road and
you will come across the Café on the Green in Dinham Walk.
A charming and friendly café, it gives young adults with learning
difficulties the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. In
a perfect spot with tables and chairs facing the fountains, choose
from breakfast and lunch menus or a delicious cake and coffee.
This summer, Café on the Green has taken over the kiosk in
Borough Gardens so visit them in town too.
From Café on the Green you can see House of Dorchester,
which as well as a factory producing quality chocolates sent
around the world houses a local favourite – an outlet shop selling
bags of flavoured chocolates and goodies for a bargain price!
PUMMERY SQUARE
Brace of Butchers
Duchess of Cornwall Inn
QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE
The bustling Queen Mother Square is surrounded by a choice of
independent eateries offering menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner
to take you through the day. Centre-stage is the grand pub Duchess
of Cornwall Inn, run by Hall & Woodhouse, serving a great selection
of food and drink from 8am until close.
Cafés around the Square include the Engine Room restaurant – part
of Poundbury Garden Centre – and Olives Et Al, which as well as a
deli shop serves a full breakfast, brunch and lunch menu and also
opens for tapas on Friday evenings. There is also a popular café for
a quick pick-me-up inside Waitrose.
In the summer months, Jalopy Pizza visits Queen Mother Square
on Wednesday evenings, serving up freshly-baked pizzas from its eye-
catching van – a popular addition for the summer period.
BUTTERMARKET
Wind your way to the shops and business in The Buttermarket and
you will find top coffee spot Finca in the landmark Buttercross
building. With a beautiful position overlooking The Buttermarket,
outside tables and chairs make the perfect spot for enjoying Finca’s
coffee, with beans from its own roastery in Dorchester, tempting
morning pastries, lunch time toasted sandwiches and afternoon cakes.
A few doors down is Bramble Café and Deli – owned by Masterchef
winner Mat Follas. He is a proud supporter of local ingredients and
as well as breakfasts, lunches and cakes, Bramble opens on Friday and
Saturday evenings and on Sunday lunchtimes serves up cracking roast
dinners. Book ahead!
Buttermarket is also home to Bonbons, a colourful and traditional
sweetshop filled with jars and jars of tempting sweets that will take
you back to your childhood. Bonbons also sells delicious flavour ice-
creams from Craig’s Farm Diary in cones and cups to take-away.
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Don’t miss a visit to the oldest quarter of Poundbury where you’ll
find a charming square featuring Poundbury’s first and family-
run pub, The Poet Laureate. With an extensive menu and fresh
décor inside, the pub also serve a popular carvery on Sundays
and take-away fish and chips.
Just opposite is Café Octagon serving delicious freshly baked
cakes, afternoon tea and lunches. It has peaceful outdoor seating
tucked away in one of the winding side streets.
POUNDBURY FARMERS’ MARKET
On the first Saturday each month (from 9am until 1pm) foodies
flock to Queen Mother Square to choose from the array of stalls
and pop-up shops. From artisan bakeries to fresh crabs and
seafood, it really is a display of Dorset’s finest produce.
Just outside of Poundbury, the Brewers Arms in Martinstown
has an excellent selection of specials. Follow the public footpath
via Middle Farm Way to Martinstown and stop in for lunch.
POUNDBURY FARMERS’
“Food tastes better with
excellent service”
Market
On the first Saturday of each month (from 9am
until 1pm) foodies flock to Queen Mother Square
to purchase the delicious offerings. From artisan
bakeries to fresh crabs and seafood, it really is a
display of Dorset’s finest produce.
SUMMER 2018
Sat 6 May
Sat 3 June Sat 4 August
(Dorset Food &
Arts Festival)
Sat 7 July Sat 1 September
BABENY WAY & CHALLACOMBE SQUARE
Just up from The Buttermarket is the charming Bonjour Café
on the corner of Hessary Street and the tree-lined Babeny Way.
Run by passionate baker Emma Teasdale, Bonjour offers fantastic
homemade sweet treats and delicious lunches including tarts,