The Barn Cafe Dorset

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  Sophie Trew

  ·1 month ago

  “We had our wedding party here on Saturday evening and it was an incredible night, exceeded our expectations and the venue looked beautiful! From communicating with the event organiser over a few months, to the staff on the day, everyone was extremely helpful and made it a great success. We ordered food through the venue supplier and opted for the Hog Roast and a selection of mini cakes, and really enjoyed both. For an extremely affordable venue compared to most venues, this delivered very well. We'd highly recommend it to anyone! Thank you to all the staff for such a memorable night”

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  Louise Punchard

  ·2 months ago

  “Just been to lunch with my Mum, last minute decision, even though the cafe was busy with a wedding and a baby shower! Staff were still professional and delivered a 1st class service. Special mention to Java who had everything under control. Food was also lovely.”

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  TFU MTF

  ·3 months ago

  “Very easy to deal with. Booked the small barn for a baby shower for my wife and her friends. Added a few decorations to the room, but took no time at all as it already has such a nice feel to the room already There was barely any food left over for me which was a good sign, and the bits I did manage to salvage from the end of the day were delicious. Is on the top of the list for that kind of relaxed,but professional and nice environment kind of event. Thanks”

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  Beryl and Paul

  ·3 months ago

  “Fabulous food, amazing omelette huge lots of bacon and cheese! Great salad, we weren't sure so ordered a side of chips.....never again! Just get the omelette they're amazing 😍. Lovely interesting interior. Everything was clean and comfy. Can't wait to go back.”

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  Andy Sheppard

  ·3 months ago

  “Best breakfast in Dorset This place has the best breakfast I've yet had in Dorset. Lovely fresh produce, served hot and high quality ingredients. Even your own personal pot of HP Sauce. 2nd breakfast here and cannot fault it. Not had better. Add to that leaf tea and genuinely friendly and polite service, and that's why it's so popular. Lovely atmosphere in the barn. The cakes and afternoon tea are also second to none. We always have a great experience here, it's well worth the little bit extra for the quality of the food and drink. Really lovely place, thankyou.”

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  Hayley Jewell

  ·4 months ago

  “We have been the The Barn Cafe a few times now and the food and service is already great. On a recent visit we noticed they had a private hire barn for events so after talking with the lovely Sophie I decided to book it for my best friends baby shower and have afternoon tea. The venue was perfect, nicely decorated, a private bar, well lit and a very rustic cosy feel. All the guests commented how lovely it was and how lovely the afternoon tea was and it was so easy to cater for dietary requirements. I would highly recommend using the Barn for events they have lots of food choices to choose from for events there and it’s very reasonable, we were able to go in and set up early with no extra cost and my friend had the best time. Thank you again to the whole team for making the day so special.”

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  Christine Brooks

  ·8 months ago

  “Mum loved her 90th birthday celebrations in the function room here and so did we! Everything was perfect and so efficient from the booking to the celebration itself. The room was really cosy even in January and so full of character. The afternoon tea was fantastic and the staff were very careful to work with the food allergies within our group. Jane was an absolute star and made us feel so welcomed when we arrived - would highly recommend and am looking for another reason to have a celebration here- thank you ☺️”

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  K W

  ·8 months ago

  “We had a table booked, but when we arrived it wasn’t available. We were asked to sit at another table while we waited, which unfortunately hadn’t been cleaned and still had crumbs on it. Once we were eventually seated, I ordered the soup from the gluten-free menu. When it arrived, it was served with gluten-containing bread and gluten-containing croutons. When I queried whether it was gluten-free, the staff member said she didn’t think it was and asked if it would be okay if she just removed the bread. When I asked about the croutons, she said she wasn’t sure and had to check with the chef. A fresh soup was then brought out with gluten-free bread, but by that point my confidence had been shaken. If you are someone with coeliac disease, I would not recommend this place, as situations like this are not just inconvenient - they are a genuine health risk. The café itself is nicely decorated and in a quaint location, but unfortunately that didn’t make up for the experience.”

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  Peter Swann

  ·11 months ago

  “What a great cafe, more restaurant than cafe. Stopped here after Poole Parkrun and they were fully booked in the barn. Not a problem they had a lovely heated t- pee outside. Service was excellent and the food great. About 30 mins wait for the food which was fine. Breakfast wrap was large and delicious, filled with local sausage & bacon, with hash browns and scrambled eggs in a warm lightly toasted wrap. Super hot, which was lovely, and possibly the best wrap I have eaten. My wife had an omelette with mushrooms which she said was hot and equally delicious. Not the cheapest at £28:65 in tea and coffee but well worth it for the quality. So go we will return later this holiday for afternoon tea 😋”

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  Melissa Green

  ·1 year ago

  “Visited for lunch today and arrived just before 12pm, the place was already buzzing! Despite how busy it was, the hostess was very helpful and managed to get us a lovely table. Service started off a little slow, but we got our order in and I’m so glad I tried their meat quiche - it came highly recommended and definitely lived up to the praise. Absolutely delicious! Ordering a coffee after our meal was a bit tricky, as it took a while to get the staff's attention and then another wait for it to arrive. That said, all the staff were friendly and accommodating throughout, and it’s clear the café is popular for a reason. Looking forward to returning, and next time I’ll be sure to try one of the many amazing cakes they had on offer!✨🍰”

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