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Our restaurants are open without having to pay admission to the House & Gardens

Athelhampton Restaurants

Looking for a restaurant near Dorchester in Dorset? The restaurant and café at Athelhampton House & Gardens serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea in a relaxed historic setting, and are open to all visitors without the need to pay admission.

Whether you are visiting Athelhampton or simply looking for a place to eat in Dorset, our restaurant offers freshly prepared dishes using local and seasonal ingredients.

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Serving breakfast, morning coffee, delicious light lunches and cream teas.
Open 7 days a week 9.30am to 5pm

booking is not required,
but possible

Coach House Restaurant

Tow gardeners enjoying afternoon tea in the Coach House at Athelhampton in Dorset

Nuestro restaurante a la carta de los domingos está abierto en una sala separada y ofrece un tradicional almuerzo de asado Carvery los domingos, elaborado con productos locales frescos y de temporada.

 

Es imprescindible reservar

 

The Long Hall
Carvery

The Long Hall at Athelhampton House Dorset set for Sunday carvery dining

The Coach House Menu

The Coach House Restaurant at Athelhampton House & Gardens offers a relaxed place to eat near Dorchester, serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea in a historic setting. Open to all visitors, there is no need to pay admission to dine with us. A popular choice for both visitors and locals exploring Dorset.



Breakfast

Served until 11.30am



Freshly Baked Croissant

Butter

4,50 GBP


Ham & Emmental

7,50 GBP

Jam

Berry Jam, Marmite or Marmalade

0,75 GBP

Breakfast Bap

Bacon

6,75 GBP


Sausage

6,75 GBP


Vegan Sausage

6,75 GBP

My New Option

Bacon

6 GBP

Sausage

6 GBP

add a Hash Brown

1,50 GBP

From the Toaster

Baked Beans on Toast

6,00 GBP


Two Rounds of Toast & Butter

3,00 GBP


Teacake & Butter

4,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Jam

Berry Jam, Marmite or Marmalade

0,75 GBP

Pancakes

Maple Syrup

6,75 GBP


Maple Syrup & Bacon

9,25 GBP


Lemon & Sugar

6,50 GBP


Chocolate Sauce

7,00 GBP


Little Breakfast

two back bacon, sausage, hash brown, fried egg & toast

9,50 GBP


Big Breakfast

two back bacon, two sausages, two hash browns, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, fried egg & toast

14,50 GBP


Vegan Breakfast

two vegan sausages, two hash brown, baked beans, grilled tomato, flat mushroom & toast

10,50 GBP




Lunch

Served from 12.00 noon, until 2.45pm



Keralan Lamb Curry

fragrant curry made with our own Athelhampton lamb, infused with coconut and cumin, served with wild and basmati rice and a poppadom

19,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Spicy
Spicy
Lactose free
Lactose free

Steak & Ale Pie

shortcrust pie filled with prime steak braised with real ale, and served with creamy mash and green beans

18,00 GBP


Chicken Caesar Salad

leaves topped with sliced chicken breast, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese and a creamy dressing (available gluten free on request)

16,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Seafood Fritto Misto

breaded & coated seafood including scampi, calamari and cod, served with chips, salad garnish and tartare

16,50 GBP


Ham, Egg & Chips

our hand-carved home-baked gammon ham served with chips and a fried egg

14,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Minute Steak & Frites

4oz flattened steak grilled for a minute each side, with truffle & parmesan butter and French fries

19,50 GBP


Tomato Gnocchi

fresh gnocchi cooked in our rich tomato sauce with a touch of vegan nduja and topped with vegan 'cheese'

15,50 GBP

Vegan
Vegan

Smoked Salmon & King Prawn Linguini

fresh pasta tossed with king prawns, diced smoked, creme fraiche and a dash of lemon

17,50 GBP




Burgers



Dorset 8oz Cheese Burger

Two prime 4oz Dorset steak mince patty in a bap with lettuce, tomato with our burger sauce and served with chips and coleslaw

16,50 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Dairy free
Dairy free

Burger Add ons

bacon

2,50 GBP

cheddar

1,50 GBP

four battered onion rings

3,00 GBP

Falafel & Spinach Burger

fried falafel patty in a bap, topped with mango & cumin chutney, served with chips and coleslaw

16,75 GBP

Vegan
Vegan

Burger Add ons

bacon

2,50 GBP

cheddar

1,50 GBP

four battered onion rings

3,00 GBP



Croques

Served from 12.00 noon, until 2.45pm. Traditional French style toasted sandwich in white bread layered with a cheddar & bechamel sauce, served with a side of frites



Croque Monsieur

emmental, gruyere and ham

14,50 GBP


Croque Mademoiselle

emmental, gruyere and tomato

14,00 GBP

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Croque au Chevre

goat’s cheese and caramelised onion

14,25 GBP

Vegetarian
Vegetarian



Jacket Potatoes

Served from 12.00 noon, until 2.45pm. All served with a salad garnish



Buttered

7,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Jacket Potato Topping

Cheddar

2,00 GBP

Vegan 'Cheese'

2,00 GBP

Baked Beans

9,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Vegan
Vegan

Jacket Potato Topping

Cheddar

2,00 GBP

Vegan 'Cheese'

2,00 GBP

Coleslaw

8,75 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Vegan
Vegan

Jacket Potato Topping

Cheddar

2,00 GBP

Vegan 'Cheese'

2,00 GBP

Braised Beef Chilli & Sour Cream

14,50 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Jacket Potato Topping

Cheddar

2,00 GBP

Vegan 'Cheese'

2,00 GBP

Tuna Mayo

9,75 GBP

Gluten Free
Gluten Free

Jacket Potato Topping

Cheddar

2,00 GBP

Vegan 'Cheese'

2,00 GBP

Cheddar, Red Onion & Mayo

9,75 GBP

Jacket Potato Topping

Cheddar

2,00 GBP

Vegan 'Cheese'

2,00 GBP



Ploughman's

Served from 12.00 noon, until 2.45pm



Ploughman's

with artisan bread, salad, apple, real ale chutney and sliced pickled red onions

Honey Baked Ham

14,75 GBP


Blue Vinny

15,50 GBP


Coastal Cheddar

14,75 GBP


Pork & Apple Sausage Roll

15,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option



Sandwiches

Served from 12 noon, until 2.45pm. Served in white or wholemeal bread with dressed salad. Add a mug of soup to any sandwich for £3.50



Honey Baked Ham & Tomato

9,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Cheddar & Real Ale Chutney

9,00 GBP

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Ham & English Mustard

9,00 GBP


Chicken, Bacon & Mayo

9,50 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Coronation Cauliflower, Chickpea & Rocket

9,25 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Vegan
Vegan

Cheddar, Red Onion & Mayo

9,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

9,75 GBP

Gluten Free
Gluten Free



Starters



Cod Fishcake

breaded and fried cod and potato fishcake, served with salad and tartare sauce

8,75 GBP

Fish
Fish

Soup of the Day

with a selection of artisan bread

8,50 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Farmhouse Pate

medium coarse pate served with wholemeal toast and a redcurrant & port sauce served with a side salad

9,75 GBP


Mushroom en Croute

sautéed with garlic, herbs & plant cream, served on a crostini

9,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Vegan
Vegan



Sides

Served from 12 noon, until 2.45pm



Chips

4 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Salad Bowl

4,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Artisan Bread Basket

4 GBP


Coleslaw

2,00 GBP

Vegan
Vegan



Desserts



Creme Brûlée

flavour varies daily

6,75 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Dorset Apple Cake

with cider sauce and clotted cream

7,75 GBP


Cherry Pancakes

four buttermilk pancakes with cherry compote and white chocolate sauce

7,50 GBP


Chocolate Brownie

with vanilla soya ice cream

7,75 GBP

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegan

Tarte au Citron

with raspberry coulis

6,50 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option



Ice Cream

Mini tubs of locally made Gelato



Baboo Gelato

Choose from Madagascan Vanilla, Double Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee, Salted Caramel or Mint Choc Chip or a Passion Fruit or Lemon Sorbet

4,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option



Cake Menu

Served all day



Patisserie Cabinet Cakes

Choose from a large selection of cakes on display in our cabinet.

3,25 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option
Dairy free
Dairy free
Vegan
Vegan

Dorset Cream Tea

two of our homemade scones, with Dorset clotted cream and locally made jam, with a pot of tea for one

9,00 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Small Dorset Cream Tea

a single homemade scone, with Dorset clotted cream and locally made jam, with a pot of tea for one

6,50 GBP

Gluten Free Option
Gluten Free Option

Cheddar & Chive Scone

warm with butter

4,50 GBP




Afternoon Tea

Served from 3pm (pre booking 24 hours in advance is required) It is possible to accommodate larger groups for Afternoon Tea in a private room, please call for availability.



Afternoon Tea

a split scone with clotted cream and berry jam, selection of small cakes, handmade sausage roll, smoked salmon & cream cheese, chicken & bacon and cheese & chutney finger sandwiches, served with a pot of tea or swap to a mini Prosecco for £4.00 extra

22,50 GBP

Prosecco

swap tea for prosecco

4,00 GBP



Barista Coffee



Espresso

2,50 GBP


Double Espresso

3,25 GBP


Americano

3,50 GBP

Milk Choice

Hot Milk

0,25 GBP

Double Cream

0,50 GBP

Soya Milk

0,25 GBP

Flat White

3,25 GBP


Cappucino

3,75 GBP


Caffe Latte

4,00 GBP


Vanilla Latte

4,25 GBP


Caramel Latte

4,25 GBP




Hot Drinks



Pot of Dorset Tea

Traditional, Earl Grey, Decaffeinated, Wild Mint, Pure Green, Camomile, Strawberries & Cream, Lemon & Ginger or Foraged Fruits

3,50 GBP


Black & Herbal Teas

3,35 GBP


Mocha

4,25 GBP


Hot Chocolate

3,50 GBP


Fancy Hot Chocolate

topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate flake

4,50 GBP




Bar Drinks



Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks

A selection of wine, bottled beers, carbonated drinks, fruit juices and other soft drinks are available everyday.

3,75 GBP


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