In both the fine-dining setting of the Restaurant and the light and airy Conservatory, breakfast and Sunday lunch are elegant affairs at Summer Lodge.

The talented team uses seasonal, local ingredients, complemented by produce from their own kitchen gardens to craft delicious dishes. 

Local flavours are the language of breakfast, from the farmhouse Somerset apple juice to the Dorset Muesli. Sublime West Country produce makes the buffet a locavore’s delight, while cooked options showcase local free-range eggs, Banana with Natural Yoghurt, Dried Cranberries, Goji Berries & Pumpkin Seeds, and bread from the Evershot Bakery. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. 

With the amazing local produce available on their doorstep, a brigade of exceptional chefs create wonderful menus that carefully reflect the philosophy of “farm to fork”. 

From wonderful local cheeses to Dorset truffles and everything in between, Summer Lodge are never short of delicious produce, enhanced by the freshest ingredients grown in our own kitchen gardens and polytunnels. With an extensive wine selection, the dining experience is made even more extraordinary. 

The Sunday Menu features a range of starters including Smoked Hake, Dill & Buttermilk Snow and Pickled Beetroot & Heritage Tomato Tart with Goat's Curd & Pesto, before indulging in a selection of roasts. Choose from Roast Dry Aged Sirloin of Fossil Farm Beef, Creedy Carver Chicken Breast accompanied with duck fat roast potatoes, seasonal veg, Yorkshire puddings and red wine gravy.

The Restaurant is proud to hold three AA Rosettes. 

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Breakfast

Served daily from 7:30am - 10:30am

Sunday Lunch

Served 12:15pm - 8:30pm

  • Gluten Free
  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Nut Free Options
  • Breakfast
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Groups
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Halal Options
  • Vegan options
  • Luxury
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
9 Fore St, Evershot, DT2 0JR
Overall rating
4.6
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    My partner and I spent three wonderful days at Summer Lodge to celebrate her special birthday. The staff were consistently courteous, professional and friendly: we were received with a special birthday tea and a lovely welcoming message from the managers. Our room was perfect, the meals were delicious, the grounds are delightful and the location is ideal for exploring the glorious Hardy Country (incidentally, Thomas Hardy was an architect who designed a wing of Summer Lodge). We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will certainly return. Stephen Friar
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    2 months ago
    Went many years ago for lunch so decided to revisit for afternoon tea whilst on holiday in the area. What can I say. Unquestionably the best afternoon tea I have ever had. Service is impeccable without being overbearing. Lovely peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Had a nice chat with the manager (sorry forgot his name). Strongly recommend.
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    in the last week
    We felt cold in the drawing room. And there was no atmosphere. Our afternoon tea itself was a little dissapointing. Only 3 finger sandwiches. One of which was cheese and a Branston type of pickle! The scones were lovely, but the cakes were very underwhelming. The little dessert glass held a coffee dessert. As not everyone likes coffee it seemed an odd choice? No spoons were provided to eat this dessert with. So we had to use our teaspoons. After this they were no longer suitable to stir our tea with. We had to ask for clean plates after eating the finger sandwiches, which had been served with a mustard. So not very nice to eat scones and cakes off after these had been finished. Also our tea went cold very quickly, so I am not sure it was freshly brewed? During our visit not once we're we asked if everything was OK. We had to try and attract the waiters attention to ask for clean plates and a fresh pot of tea. The waiter homself was very attentive to repeat guests that seemed to know him. But unfortunately not to us. We have taken afternoon tea in many establishments. Even at the Savoy in London. And I am sorry to say that todays experience was a bit of a let down. It was was such a shame as your hotel is beautiful. On entry our visit had held so much promise. Especially after receiving a lovely warm welcome from your receptionist. Unfortunately what was meant to be a treat on our break in Dorset, didn't feel like treat at all.