There are 5 places to eat within easy walking distance of Gatton House, and a good selection within the surrounding area.

Style: Modern bistro with friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Food: Fish, Pasta, Vegetarian etc.
Opening Hours: 12:00am to 4:00pm, 6:00 to 10:00pm.
Phone: 01929 400404.
Distance: 5 to 10 minute walk.
Location: Bishops Cottage Lulworth Cove.

Style: A traditional family run thatched inn.
Food: Good range, e.g. Fish, Steaks, Vegetarian etc.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours. Start serving at 7:00 pm.
Phone: 01929 400311
Distance: 3 minute walk
Location: Turn right out of Gatton House

Style: Traditional Pub.
Food: Varied range, e.g. Fish, Steaks, Vegetarian etc.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours.
Phone: 01929 400333
Distance: 5 to 10 minute walk
Location: Lulworth Cove opposite the Heritage Centre.

Style: Fish Restaurant.
Food: Based around a modern Seafood and Game Menu.
Opening Hours: mid morning to 5:00 pm, 6:00 to 10:00pm.
Phone: 01929 400404
Distance: 5 to 10 minute walk.
Location: Lulworth Beach Hotel, opposite the duck pond.

Style: Traditional Country Pub and Restaurant.
Food: Specialists in fresh fish dishes.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours.
Phone: 01929 480357.
Distance: 30 minute drive.
Location: Church Knowle. Drive towards Wareham. Turn right at the main roundabout on the outskirts of Wareham, heading towards Swanage. Immediately before Corfe village turn right at Corfe Castle, following signs to Church Knowle.

Style: Traditional 18th century thatched country inn.
Food: Extensive menu with traditional food.
Opening Hours: 7 days a week 11:00am - 2:30pm and 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Phone: 01305 853847
Distance: 15 minute drive
Location: East Chaldon. Drive up the hill by Lulworth Cove Church, to Winfrith Newburgh. Turn sharp left at Winfrith Church. At East Chaldon keep to right side of village green and Sailor's Return will be seen on the left.

Style: Traditional Inn.
Food: Well known for its carvery.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours.
Phone: 01305 852666
Distance: 15 minute drive
Location: East Knighton. Drive through Winfrith Newburgh. At the main Dorchester Road turn right towards Wool and Wareham. Turn left by the Rainbow garage. A range of meals are offered over over the bar. Tables for the carvery must be booked, since they are arranged at specific times, e.g. lunch time or 7:00 and 9:00 in the evening.

Style: Traditional Inn
Food: Varied traditional menu.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours.
Phone: 01929 400211
Distance: 5 minute drive.
Location: East Lulworth. Drive towards Wool, turn right immediately after Lulworth Camp. Follow road to East Lulworth. The Weld Arms is immediately after the entrance to Lulworth Castle.

Style: Victorian Country House Hotel.
Food: Egon Ronay AA Rosette.
Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 12:00am - 1:30pm, 7:30pm - 9:20 pm. Closed Sat. lunch
Phone: 01929 462563
Distance: 15 minute drive.
Location: East Stoke, on the A352 midway between Wool and Wareham.

Style: Modern family pub with garden and play area.
Food: Extensive menu with Fish, Steaks, Poultry and daily blackboard specials.
Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 11:00am - 2:30 pm (3:00 pm Sat.) and 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone: 01929 462292
Distance: 15 minute drive.
Location: East Burton. Drive to Wool and turn left immediately after the level crossing.

Style: Italian Restaurant.
Phone: 01929 551662
Distance: 20 minute drive.
Location: The Quay, Wareham. Turn right at the main crossroads in Wareham. The Quay is on the left just before the bridge.

Style: Restaurant and Traditional Bar
Food: Indian Cuisine
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 14:00, 17:30 to 23:00
Phone: 01929 552006
Distance: 15 minute drive
Location: Wareham, opposite the railway station

Style: Traditional Inn
Food: Extensive menu with traditional food.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours.
Phone: 01929 480270.
Distance: 35 minute drive.
Location: Kingston Village. Drive towards Wareham. Turn right at the main roundabout on the outskirts of Wareham, heading towards Swanage. Drive through Corfe village and take right hand turn sign posted Kingston.

Style: Traditional Inn
Food: Extensive menu with traditional food.
Opening Hours: Normal pub opening hours.
Phone: 01305 833125.
Distance: 30 minute drive.
Location: Osmington Mills. Drive up the hill by Lulworth Cove Church, through Winfrith Newburgh and turn left at the main Dorchester Road, heading towards Dorchester. At large roundabout, turn left following the signs to Weymouth. Look out for the sign to the Smuggler's Inn on the left hand side of the road in Osmington.