Top Restaurants in Oborne, Dorset
The Clockspire Restaurant
Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK | Restaurant P: 01963 251458
Rating: 4.8 (319) Price Level:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Something Else Fishy Milborne Port - 419m away
- Texaco - 151m away
- Co-op Food - Milborne Port - Gainsborough - 397m away
- The GAINSBOROUGH ARMS - 447m away
- Crackmore Garage Workshop - 132m away
The Mitre Inn
Sandford Orcas, Sherborne DT9 4RU, UK | Inn P: 01963 220271
Rating: 4.8 (174) Price Level:
Good old traditional English pub. Good hearty food. Cosy & welcoming. Just what I want when I visit the country side. One of those pubs you can just rock up to without having to be suited & booted. Wellies welcome. Glad the new owners didn't turn it into an expensive posh nosh Queens Arms.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a charming pub! I was there last night with a group of friends for our regular get together. Crop Circle beer delicious, food superb and the staff were absolutely lovely. What a tremendous bunch and all in an idyllic spot/village. Highly recommend to one and all!
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing atmosphere. Really friendly staff. Lovely area and great garden. Fireworks were amazing too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub. Comfortable room with nice bathroom and powerful shower. Wonderful breakfast, freshly cooked to order. We didn't eat other meals here but will if we stay again. Will definitely book again if we visit this area in the future
Rating: 5 / 5
Proper pub in a beautiful village. Good choice of ales, excellent pub grub, and a really friendly welcome from staff and locals. The gardens are being substantially improved, as has been the parking. Watch out for the regular music nights. This lovely traditional pub has recently been taken over but retains its village charm.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
The Abbey Friar
257 Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EH, UK | Takeout Restaurant P: 01935 812094
Rating: 4.7 (287) Price Level:
Super nice classic fish and chips shop, delicious, generously sized portions, you can't go wrong here. Highly recommend. p.s. Thank you so much for letting us get away with being 50p short! Wont happen again
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic fish & chips. Best around by far.
Rating: 5 / 5
Just a brilliant find ! 😃 We were a bit late but they were so helpful and fresh cooked our fish suppers while we waited! I say waited. .. actually they sent us to the pub for a swift half!! (Review of Digby Tap can be ready elsewhere 🍺👍😃) As Arnie said ... I'll be back! 😋😋😋 Well worth the 5 stars! ☺️☺️☺️
Rating: 5 / 5
Great fish and chips. Don't be put off by the decor or outside appearance. This is proper old school fish and chips, some of the best you will find away from the coast and always first stop on a trip to Sherborne!
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a lovely find. Such friendly service and the fish and chips were some of the best I’ve eaten. I usually find fish quite bland but this was so crispy and mooreish! Big potions too! The guys behind the counter were super friendly, chatty and kept us up to date about our order while they cooked it to order. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Features:
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sherborne Abbey - 110m away
- Britannia Inn - 35m away
- The Digby Tap - 55m away
- Tamburino Gold - 61m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 444m away
Macready's
Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JG, UK | Restaurant P: 01935 311617
Rating: 4.6 (18) Price Level:
Well done and thank you so so much for making both my Mum and Dad's birthdays so wonderful. You accommodated us on Sunday 6th Oct for 8 of us and Saturday 26th October for 11 of us. The food and service was simply excellent👍 A very BIG THANK YOU and we look forward to seeing you again soon 👍
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning bistro! Food was first class, very modern fine dinng. I had the Portland crab linguine, it was delicious! The sweets are fabulous too. I would highly recommend a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Macready's: An Unforgettable Anniversary Celebration 🎉 My fiancé and I had an incredible anniversary dinner at Macready's. The staff were exceptional, particularly Eliza (I hope we have spelt her name right!), whose care and good humor made our evening even more special. Myself and my fiancé exchanged anniversary cards during our meal, and Eliza surprised us with a beautiful "Happy Anniversary" message on our dessert without us ever mentioning the occasion! Props to her attention to detail and initiative! The food was truly outstanding. I was full halfway through the second course, but it was so delicious I couldn't stop eating! The music playlist was perfect, and the interior design was stunning. The attention to detail was impressive, and the restrooms were uniquely designed. I highly recommend Macready's. It's the best restaurant I've been to in ages, and I eat out a lot (probably too much!).
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely meal for my dad’s birthday last night. The food was excellent and the restaurant is a great edition to Sherborne’s various places to eat. The service from everyone was fabulous. My mum is disabled and finds walking difficult. Every effort was made to make sure she was comfortable, sat in a suitable seat for her disability, with even some support to walk to the restrooms. Thank you so much to everyone working that evening. It made my mum and my dad’s evening very enjoyable and special.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 103m away
- The Green - 136m away
- The Sherborne - 39m away
- Yeatman Hospital - 267m away
- The White Hart - 134m away
The Digby Tap
Cooks Ln, Sherborne DT9 3NS, UK | Pub P: 01935 813148
Rating: 4.7 (507) Price Level:
Love this pub. An authentic, old-style pub with a lot of charm and a great local vibe. Good selection of beers and ales.
Rating: 4 / 5
Visited this pub for a pint and some food for lunch. Chosen because of good reviews and reasonable prices for a snack. Yes that is true. Good selection of beers and well priced options for lunch, far better than the high street where a sandwich would set you back £10. Nothing grand, but all good value.
Rating: 5 / 5
The best pub in Sherborne and beyond! Excellent food, real ale and great value for money. Friendly staff and always a great atmosphere. One of the few 'proper pubs' left.
Rating: 5 / 5
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!
Rating: 5 / 5
We popped in for a pint and some lunch, but the kitchen had closed. However, they kindly made us sandwiches to go with the delicious ale and stout. A friendly, proper, old-fashioned pub.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Britannia Inn - 36m away
- The Abbey Friar - 54m away
- Sherborne Abbey - 159m away
- Tamburino Gold - 71m away
- The Plume Of Feathers - 117m away
The Cross Keys Pub & Restaurant
88 Cheap St, Sherborne DT9 3BJ, UK | Restaurant P: 01935 508130
Rating: 4.5 (382) Price Level:
Excellent evening at the cross keys whilst staying in Sherbourne for the weekend visiting the castle for the classic car show. Friendly welcome upon arrival, very nice decor & a lovely dining area. Service was efficient & friendly, nice range of drinks including a good wine list. Food was very good, squid starter was very well cooked, burger was excellent & the panacotta dessert was a delight. Would certainly recommend & will visit again if in the area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic staff, food and atmosphere. My father is an elderly man who came to eat here on his own one evening. The staff looked after him wonderfully well. Big thank you to you all.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Cross Keys ALWAYS delivers the best service, best quality food and superb live music. We had a fabulous stay (as always). Thanks to Mo and his team for such a wonderful experience.
Rating: 4 / 5
Had a Christmas meal here this afternoon. The best Christmas meal I've had. Turkey was super tasty. The vegetables were beautifully cooked. Tasty gravy. Super service , all the meals were piping hot. Thank you very much , will be recommending to all my friends.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sherborne School - 106m away
- Sherborne Abbey - 104m away
- The Pear Tree - 51m away
- Ecco Gelato - 50m away
- The Abbey Pharmacy - 29m away
Tamburino Gold
Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3NL, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01935 389053
Rating: 4.6 (687) Price Level:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing food and great service. Was truly a flavoursome experience. Went with some close friends and we all were blown away by the cuisine that was offered here.
Rating: 5 / 5
I took a party of 26 to the Sherborne restaurant and was throughly pleased with the evening. Staff made us very welcome and were attentive during service. The food was great and the feedback from my party was positive. I'd recommend Tamburino Sherborne for a good night out.
Rating: 5 / 5
Dined here solo on a weekday evening. Atmosphere was lovely with the restaurant feeling very open to take advantage of the lovely weather. It took a little longer than expected to take my order, but once this was done, food came out promptly and tasted delicious. I return to the area multiple times a year for work and will definitely visit this restaurant again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely superb food- starter, main and dessert.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sherborne Abbey - 107m away
- Britannia Inn - 77m away
- The Digby Tap - 67m away
- The Abbey Friar - 53m away
- The Plume Of Feathers - 50m away
Hummingbird
1 Abbey Rd, Sherborne DT9 3LE, UK | Restaurant P: Not available
Rating: 4.7 (48) Price Level:
Lovely place with amazing food options, especially for meat eaters, veggies and vegans! would recommend to all :)
Rating: 5 / 5
The food here is really delicious. I had a “porky burger” which was one of the best burgers I’ve had. The inside is very small with not a lot of seating but they do take away. Unique place in Sherborne but slightly on the pricier side - I think the quality of the food was worth it
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here with local friends who recommended the food and hospital and wow they were right! Beautiful food bang bang cauliflower was amazing, halloumi fries were gorgeous, salads and burgers just wow! Thank you Hummingbird x ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rating: 4 / 5
Loved our burgers but not the overpriced coke zero instead of diet coke! I ordered. Great food. Be quick if you want a seat!! Will definitely be back to try some others!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 169m away
- Reeve the Baker - 52m away
- Sherborne School - 108m away
- Sherborne Sports Centre - 182m away
- Sherborne Abbey - 174m away
The Plume Of Feathers
Half Moon St, Sherborne DT9 3LN, UK | Pub P: 01935 389709
Rating: 4.5 (434) Price Level:
Lovely late lunch. Quality food and friendly, accommodating staff. The outside looks fairly drab and some of the Italian signage is slightly incongruous (are Wadsworths synonymous with Italian dining? No), but don't be put off, the inside is far, far better with modern styling in a traditional setting. Not cheap but where is these days.
Rating: 4 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely gorgeous pub situated centrally in the lovely historic town of Sherborne in Dorset. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We stayed in The Hayloft for one night, like a lovely mini apartment overlooking the courtyard of the pub. Super comfy bed, great little bathroom and really lovely breakfast in the morning.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a surprise treat! I visited this restaurant with family when staying in the area for a weekend away, and what a gorgeous find this was! Situated right in the heart of Sherborne (which is a charming town to visit regardless) this restaurant was just fabulous. The menu was fab, tapas dishes inspired by Italy but using West Country produce - what's not to love! Staff were friendly and accommodating, the drinks selection was vast and impressive and the food quality was truly 10/10. Would definitely be back if I lived closer! This place gets very busy over weekend so definitely book in advance, and also would recommend arriving for an earlier sitting rather than later before it gets too busy.
Rating: 5 / 5
An incredible meal at the plume! We were turned away from another restaurant despite having a reservation, but when we came to the Plume they were happy to help and sat us promptly. The meal was absolutely delicious and filled us up nicely. We had 6 dishes between 4 adults and were stuffed! The service was great and the atmosphere was so lovely.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sherborne Abbey - 85m away
- The Pear Tree - 52m away
- Half Moon - 9m away
- Tamburino Gold - 42m away
- Rajpoot - 12m away
The Rose and Crown In Trent
Trent Court, Trent, Sherborne DT9 4SL, UK | Pub P: 01935 850776
Rating: 4.5 (553) Price Level:
Visited the pub as a group of 8 friends, the staff were friendly, helpful and worked together well as a team. The pub is beautifully rustic, a nice old country pub with a lounge bar, bar area and restaurant. Nicely decorated with lovely flagstone floors and a raging fire in the lounge. They have a good selection of drinks and varied menu. For pub grub the food was next level, personally I had the beef shin ragu which was absolutely delicious. Overall, loved it, I just wish it was my local instead of being 3 hours away! Well done guys.
Rating: 5 / 5
We rang up after we had been recommend and we were so pleased! Sunday lunch was delicious, beef perfectly done and my veggie nut roast was perfect. Lovely seasonal veg, will be returning soon! Thanks so much
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub with friendly and welcoming staff. Ample drinks on offer and beautiful beer garden. We shared some of the snacks from the menu and they were all delicious! Highly recommend the croquettes and ploughman's board. Cozy snug area and the landlady will happily start a fire in the huge fireplace. We will be back whenever we are in the area, which will hopefully be soon! Your Welshie friends x
Rating: 5 / 5
A great find - had a fab lunch there yesterday. Really good quality food cooked well, and a very welcoming front of house (dog-friendly, too). Busy for Saturday lunch, and rightly so. Recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
Best Sunday lunch ever. Friendly staff and our waitress Jess in particular was lovely and very accommodating. Have told all our friends and family about the amazing roast dinners. Perfect for children and four legged friends. Thank you for a helping us spend our Sunday in the best way ♥️
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Lazy Barn - 65m away
- Trent Memorial Hall - 256m away