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: 16th March ’26.

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Olives in Garlic & Herbs V
3.5

Breaded Whitebait, Tartare Sauce
6

Breadboard, Olive Oil & Balsamic
6

Halloumi Fries, Sweet Chilli Dip GFa
6

Starters

Roasted Carrot, Cumin & Coconut soup, Fresh Bread GFa
8

Salt & Pepper Squid, Nduja Mayonnaise, New Potatoes & Pickled Vegetables
11

Grilled British Asparagus, Fried Duck Egg, Truffle hollandaise, Watercress
10

Pheasant & Ham Hock Croquette, Bravas Sauce & Piccalilli Gel
13

The Real Cure Charcuterie Board, Feta, Olives, Rocket & Balsamic olive oil
9

Smoked Mackerel, Beetroot Relish, Sour Cream, Croutons Baby Gem Lettuce & Dill Mustard Dressing
9

Sides

Chunky Chips or Fries Ve Gf
4.5

Cheesy Chips or Fries
6.5

Fried Chicken Wings, Chipotle Bbq
8

Mains

8oz Beef Burger, Sourdough Bun, Mature Cheddar, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries Gfa
19.5

Battered Cod Fillet, Thick Chips, Peas, Lemon & Tartar Sauce Gf
19.5

Butter Milk Fried Chicken Burger, Jalapeño Slaw, Chips & Bbq Ranch GFa
18.5

Pan Fried Sea Bass, Squid Ink Linguini, Mussels, Cockles and Lobster Sauce
24

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

Pulled Lamb Soft Tacos, Sweet Potato fries, Chimichurri, Ranch & Jalapeño Slaw
22

Risotto Primavera, Leeks , Peas, Broad Beans, Asparagus , Mint & Parmesan
20

Steamed Mussels on a Mild Green Thai Green Curry Sauce, Fries
23

Full Rack BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Chunky Chips, Slaw & Pickled Veg
22

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Panacotta, Brandy Snap, Blackcurrant sorbet
10

Biscoff Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
9.5

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Clotted Cream Ice Cream
9.5

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