Dorchester

Average Rating: 
3.97 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 5 (3 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.7 (3 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 4.3 (3 votes)
Food: 
Average: 4.7 (3 votes)
2 Dray Horse Yard
Brewery Square
DT1 1GS
01305 250 208
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
Brewery Square is host to an Odeon Cinema (and a big Screen On The Square!) and other eateries. The nearest bowling alley is in Weymouth. Dorchester South or West train stations are just a few minutes walk away (South being the nearest).
Parking: 
There are two car parks opposite the complex - Fairfield Market Short and Long Stay. The charges vary depending on the day (as the Market is on Wednesday) so check before you go and be prepared for it to be busy!
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

My local. Normally impressive service here, especially as my usual time to go is lunch time so it is generally quiet. Always very clean. Food rarely disappoints, tried the new Mac and cheese here and it was great, although never been a fan of breadcrumbs. Fino Pitta is always good but they don't always put a lot of garlic sauce in which is disappointing. Great place to eat, surrounded by a lot of competitive restaurants however.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Good quality was excellent and staff were friendly, overall great experience

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

The curvature of the restaurant is a bit weird ngl. Decoration's average. Bonus points for being next to a cinema and having parking neabry. Music always vibey!

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
No votes yet
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Mangers Caroline very friendly and helpful. Food very nice with great service . Will be returning.

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 2 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
25+ minute wait - come on Nando's!
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, April 22, 2016
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

There appeared to be only three member of staff - a chef, someone on the till and one person servicing and tidying up - it was extremely busy but the waiter, I believe it his name was Jon, was extremely attentive and apologetic. I wanted to wait the time to be seated because I have a wheat and dairy allergy which makes eating out a pain but at nandos I can still have the dish I would order regardless!

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, July 27, 2015
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This Nandos does good food however the staff seem very disorgabised and slow. The female manager with tattoo on her arm was the most inaficiant from a customers point of view. The food coordinator was shouting "runner please". The running was busy dealing with other customers. The manger walked casually past the food 6 times.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
4.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

The third and last Nando's of my weekend tour of the South coast (Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester), and arguably the best. Parking was nice and easy in the bay's opposite, for the ludicrously cheap price of 20p for 2 hours (50p for the whole day if you are interested).

Ryan's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This Nando's is located on the newly developed Brewery Square, which is host to an Odeon Cinema (and a big Screen On The Square!) and other eateries. The nearest bowling alley is in Weymouth. Dorchester South or West train stations are just a few minutes walk away (South being the nearest). There are two car parks opposite the complex - Fairfield Market Short and Long Stay.

Pompey Ranger's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This is a new store as part of a leisure complex development in the south of Dorchester. Literally around the corner from Dorchester south train station. Its opposite the Wednesday market and close to a new Carrlucios and underneath/beside a New Odeon cinema still featuring scaffolding and hoarding.