The Best Restaurants in Lillington, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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The Clockspire Restaurant

Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK

4.8 (319 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 251458

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable and delicious dining experience at the Clockspire Restaurant this evening. Food was excellent along with the service. The old school building has been beautifully restored and creates a delightful surrounding and atmosphere, complimenting the whole experience. This has just become my favorite restaurant. We shall return.”

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6 months ago
5.0

Oh my! ♥ What a magical experience visiting The Clockspire was. Where do I begin to describe the care and detail oozing from both the staff and the food, it truly is clear to see, even the toilet hand towels were folded beautifully! We decided to opt for an expensive treat due to a special birthday, but the restaurant also offers a very affordable day menu, so I would recommend for both a stunning meal out and for celebrating occasions.

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3 months ago
5.0

Really nice experience. The decor inside was very appealing and comfortable. Went for the 3 course set menu and the food was very well presented and had a lot of flavour. Waiters/waitresses polite and attentive. Will recommend to friends/family.

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3 weeks ago
4.0

Overall is good, the quality it's top as the price and service. Lovely place with good atmosphere. If you're on rush, don't go, take your time and enjoy the food.

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6 months ago
5.0

Fantastic food! Really delicious. We will definitely return on our next trip to the area. The staff are lovely and welcoming, and we felt at ease for the whole visit.

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Something Else Fishy Milborne Port – 419 m away
  • Texaco – 151 m away
  • Co-op Food - Milborne Port - Gainsborough – 397 m away
  • The GAINSBOROUGH ARMS – 447 m away
  • Crackmore Garage Workshop – 132 m away
The Mitre Inn

Sandford Orcas, Sherborne DT9 4RU, UK

4.8 (174 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 220271

“A small country pub in a little village, with 2 comfortable accommodation rooms in the pub and a shepherd's hut in the grounds above the pub. A bonys is the kingsize beds. The landlord and team were very welcoming, and there was a good selection of food and drink. Work is in progress to make improvements to the ground above the pub to enjoy the views. It is very dog friendly.”

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The Chetnole Inn

Chetnole, Sherborne DT9 6NU, UK

4.7 (188 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 872337

“Stopped off for a cold refreshing cider was lovley and very tastefully decorated to a high standard food looks amazing too would definitely recommend 👌”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Chetnole Village Hall – 20 m away
Tamburino Gold

Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3NL, UK

4.6 (687 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 389053

“The best Italian food I’ve had in the UK - it’s tasty and authentic. So many options to choose from on the menu. Most of the staff are nice and happy to share their knowledge about the food. The kitchen closes at 9pm, not 11pm.”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sherborne Abbey – 107 m away
  • Britannia Inn – 77 m away
  • The Digby Tap – 67 m away
  • The Abbey Friar – 53 m away
  • The Plume Of Feathers – 50 m away
The Rose and Crown

A352, Longburton, Sherborne DT9 5PD, UK

4.5 (234 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01963 210202

“Superb carvery! Lovely friendly warm welcome ,very attentive and dog friendly. The dog was very happy to enjoy a fuss and tasty treats. Good selection of cask ales. Will definitely be back 😊”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
The Cross Keys Pub & Restaurant

88 Cheap St, Sherborne DT9 3BJ, UK

4.5 (382 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 508130

“We had an incredible experience at the Cross Keys. Mo and his team hosted my Father's funeral wake yesterday. The whole experience was incredible - made so special by Mo, Lucy, David and the girls. Nothing was too much trouble, and we felt completely wrapped up in their arms from the moment we walked through the door to make the arrangements, right through to the day itself. I cannot thank the team enough for creating such a special celebration, which you planned so incredibly well. The delicious food platters were superb, and all the guests said what a beautiful venue it was. I was personally nurtured throughout the whole day, with Mo and Lucy checking in with me to make sure everything was perfect - and even David coming in on his day off to make sure my Dad's favourite music was being played. I can't thank them all enough from the bottom of my heart for all their kindness. We stayed in their family suite for the night. Our room was superb, with the biggest bed I've ever slept in, and beautiful views out onto the market square and the Conduit. I can thoroughly recommend a stay at the Cross Keys - the service is exceptional, the rooms amazing, and the breakfast was superb. We also had our evening meal in the restaurant, and it was exceptional. THANK YOU TO THE WHOLE TEAM AT THE CROSS KEYS - YOU ARE ALL AMAZING.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sherborne School – 106 m away
  • Sherborne Abbey – 104 m away
  • The Pear Tree – 51 m away
  • Ecco Gelato – 50 m away
  • The Abbey Pharmacy – 29 m away
The Digby Tap

Cooks Ln, Sherborne DT9 3NS, UK

4.7 (507 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 813148

“Visited today. As someone who prefers an unpretentious "Traditional Ale House" with excellent real ales and good straightforward food, on the basis of today's lunch this is the best pub I've ever been in. Our pints were spot on, and our meals were outstanding. A real gem of a discovery, only shortcoming is it's a tad over 200 miles from home!”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Britannia Inn – 36 m away
  • The Abbey Friar – 54 m away
  • Sherborne Abbey – 159 m away
  • Tamburino Gold – 71 m away
  • The Plume Of Feathers – 117 m away
Laycock Café & Farm Shop

Laycock Cafe, Purse Caundle, Sherborne DT9 5DY, UK

4.6 (48 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07730 452426

“Had my surprise party here a couple of weeks back, was amazing! Also really nice to pop in for a quiet drink and a bite to eat. Definitely coming back!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
Restaurant at The Eastbury Hotel

Long St, Sherborne DT9 3BY, UK

4.5 (13 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Certainly recommended, good food and excellent service in pleasant surroundings.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Eastbury Hotel & Spa – 4 m away
  • Hunt's Food Group – 153 m away
  • Charterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers – 184 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 386 m away
  • Sainsbury's – 334 m away
The Plume Of Feathers

Half Moon St, Sherborne DT9 3LN, UK

4.5 (434 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 389709

“Small plates, order at least 3 each and share, great selection and good quality. Dog friendly every where in the restaurant. I found it a bit complicated, it's a bit like Spanish Tapas and our total bill was around £70 it soon mounts up.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sherborne Abbey – 85 m away
  • The Pear Tree – 52 m away
  • Half Moon – 9 m away
  • Tamburino Gold – 42 m away
  • Rajpoot – 12 m away
Grange at Oborne

Oborne, Sherborne DT9 4LA, UK

4.7 (319 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 813463

“This hotel is absolutely stunning! The pictures do not do it justice. The hotel is charming, beautiful, unique, vintage and quirky. There is lots to see around the hotel and it was beautifully decorated for Christmas. We booked for the festive getaway deal which was an amazing price for all it included, we upgraded our room prior to arriving and on arrival got told we were upgraded again for free which was a wonderful surprise. Our room was absolutely beautiful! The hotel was very peaceful and the food and drinks were delicious. Our room and the hotel was very clean. We absolutely love the friendly, cute hotel cat Neptune!! Breakfast didn't come with all items included on the menu (we didn't get any potatoes, mushrooms or tomatoes like stated) they also hadn't had their delivery of bacon so breakfast seemed a little chaotic, but other than that everything was perfect, staff were friendly and attentive and we absolutely cannot wait to come back and stay here again! I highly recommend this hotel, really beautiful and peaceful and great value for money.”

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