Dorset Food
Pop in for your morning shot of caffeine or take time to relax with a cuppa after a hard day exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside. There is something for every sweet and savoury tooth with a selection of pastries, cakes, muffins, and cream teas. Don’t forget to walk away with some of our chicken’s eggs for your morning breakfast!
Extending the ethos of using local produce, the coffee beans are delivered fresh weekly from local artisan coffee producer Coffee Mongers and the tea is from Dorset Tea. All the bakery items are baked onsite in our own little bakery and the cakes are all made locally (if not by us!).
The Manor’s Tap
The Manor’s Tap bar will be open daily in May to September from 4pm to 8pm, serving wine, beer, soft drinks and cocktails.
Join us for Happy Hour 4pm to 5pm each day, where selected drinks are available for just £5.00. Cheers!
Pizza Wagon
New for 2026 – Handmade Pizzas!
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new pizza van for 2026! Our team will be serving up freshly made, handmade pizzas right here on the park – perfect for an easy, tasty evening treat.
You’ll find the pizza van just opposite the Manor’s Tap Bar, making it the ideal pairing for a relaxed drink and dinner. Pizzas are served from 4pm–8pm.
Please note: pizza dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please check with Reception.
Fish and Chips
Dorset Food, with the taste of the sea!
Surf and Turf our local fish and chip van will be visiting the site most Tuesdays and Thursdays in the shoulder and high season.
Please note: dates are subject to change. Please check with Reception for any date changes.
Funky Fries
Funky Fries is a Dorset based mobile catering business specialising in fries with unique toppings.
The Funky Fries team will be visiting the site in the shoulder and high season.
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Please note: dates are subject to change. Please check with Reception for any date changes.
Taste of Thai
The team from Taste of Thai will be serving up your favourite Thai dishes.
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Please note: dates are subject to change. Please check with Reception for any date changes.
Takeaway Options
If there isn’t a visiting van for you to grab a delicious dining experience from, then another option is to grab a takeaway from one of the local businesses around South Lytchett Manor. Most of the local businesses are available to book direct or through Just Eat, and will deliver up to the top of the Park where you can meet them for your tasty holiday food!
Options include Chinese, Indian, Pizza, Kebabs, Japanese, Fish and Chips, Mediterannean and Thai.
Local Food Pubs and Restaurants
St Peters Finger
The local Hall and Woodhouse Pub, you can walk to here for some gastropub food in 10 minutes from South Lytchett Manor along a well-lit pavement.
Don’t forget to take your voucher to receive your free bottle of wine* (voucher given at check, free bottle of wine upon purchase of two main meals).
Bakers Arms
A 20-minute walk from South Lytchett Manor, The Bakers Arms is a large pub with a generous pub garden and a hearty food offering.
Chequers Inn
A husband and wife team, Tim and Vanessa Mulholland run the Chequers Inn up at Lytchett Matravers Village, a short taxi ride away.
Courtyard Cafe
A classic British Tea Room a two-minute walk from South Lytchett Manor, specialising in English breakfasts and afternoon tea!
Restaurants and Pubs of note in the local area
The Guildhall Tavern
A high quality seafood restaurant with a small, intimate feel in the heart of Poole, this award-winning family business is a great option for that special occasion or celebration.
Rick Stein
Located in the high flying Sandbanks Peninsula, the name Rick Stein needs no introduction. Reserve a table overlooking the harbour and enjoy.
Poole Arms
With the accolade of the oldest seafood bar on Poole Quay, the exterior charm is replicated by the quality of the seafood inside.
Delfino Lounge
Delfino Lounge, located in the Dolphin Centre on Poole High street, is a local family favourite. There’s something on the menu for all appetites and tastes and they make sure the little ones are entertained with plenty of games, books and activity sheets, A Kids menu is also available.
The Kitchen at Poole Park
A family-friendly pub located in the beautiful surrounds of Poole Park. A great choice for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or early dinner. There are plenty of options to choose from with the added benefit of an ice cream parlour, definitely a favourite amongst local children!
The Quay at Wareham
Tuesdays are a particular highlight for this small pub right on the Wareham River, as you get a steak dinner cooked on a superhot volcanic rock at your table for a great price.
Oriel on the Quay
Oriel on the Quay is a family run restaurant with sweeping views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. They serve freshly prepared Mediterranean inspired cuisine with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in a relaxed environment. Catering for everyone, they offer specific dishes for vegetarians, vegans and dishes for gluten-free dietary requirements.
Don’t be shy! For more recommendations in the local area or wider Dorset, just ask our friendly reception staff, who are more than happy to help!