Eat

Our menu boasts a range of delectable starters, enticing mains, and decadent desserts that are meticulously prepared by our talented chefs. With daily specials showcasing the freshest catches and farm-to-table specials, dining at The Fontmell is an experience that tantalises taste buds and leaves you wanting to come back and try the whole menu.

Menu

The menu is changed regularly, but here is a sample of some of the delights you can expect from the team in the kitchen.

Menu updated: 28th April ’25

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Olives in Garlic & Herbs V
3.5

Breaded Whitebait, Tartare Sauce
6

Breadboard , Hummus
6

Halloumi Fries, Sweet Chilli Dip GFa
6

Starters

The Fontmell Soup of the Day, Fresh Bread GFa
8

Crispy Sweet Chilli Squid, New Potatoes, Padron Peppers, Saffron Aioli
11

Confit Duck & Hoisin Spring Rolls, Plum Sauce, Asian Slaw
10

Pan Fried King Scallops, Celeriac Puree, Black Pudding Crumb & Green Apple GFa
13

Moroccan Style Lamb Skewer, Hummus, Garlic Dip & Crispy Tortilla
10

Wild Mushroom, Mozzarella & Truffle Arrancini, Pomodoro Sauce
9

Sides

Chunky Chips or Fries Ve Gf
4.5

Seasonal House Dressed Salad Ve Gf
4.5

Buttered Vegetables V Gf
4.5

Cheesy Chips or Fries
6.5

Onion Rings
6

Mains

8oz Beef Burger, Sourdough Bun, Mature Cheddar, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries Gfa
18.5

Battered Cod Fillet, Thick Chips, Garden Peas, Lemon & Tartar Sauce (add curry sauce 2.50) Gf
18.5

Fresh Gnocchi, Creamy Red Pesto Sauce, Feta Crumbs & Rocket
18

Moules Marinière, Frites & Warm Bread GFa
22/12

Pan Fried Hake Fillet, Lobster Bisque Chowder, Tempura Prawn
24

Minced Steak Lasagna, Side Salad
19.5

Braised Blade of Beef, Root Vegetable Stew, Horseradish Mash & Suet Dumpling
23

Desserts

Pear & Almond Tart, Vanilla Custard, Clotted Cream Ice Cream
9

Chocolate & Orange Bread & Butter Pudding Vanilla Custard
9.5

Lemon Meringue Posset , Brandy Snap, Berry Coulis
9

Ice Cream or Sorbet · per scoop
3

Location

The Fontmell,
Fontmell Magna,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset, SP7 0PA

Bar Hours

Wed to Saturday
Noon – 9:30pm

Sunday
Noon – 6pm

Kitchen Hours

Wed to Saturday
Lunch · Noon – 2:30pm
Dinner · 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Sunday Lunch · Noon – 4pm