Top Restaurants in Sherborne, Dorset
The Clockspire Restaurant
Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5BA, UK | Restaurant P: 01963 251458
Rating: 4.8 (319) Price Level:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
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
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: 4 / 5
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.
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.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
The Rose and Crown In Trent
Trent Court, Trent, Sherborne DT9 4SL, UK | Pub P: 01935 850776
Rating: 4.5 (553) Price Level:
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
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
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
Macready's
Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JG, UK | Restaurant P: 01935 311617
Rating: 4.6 (18) Price Level:
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
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
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:
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
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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: 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!
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:
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
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: 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.
Rating: 4 / 5
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.
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
Grange at Oborne
Oborne, Sherborne DT9 4LA, UK | Hotel P: 01935 813463
Rating: 4.7 (319) Price Level:
We had a lovely one night stay at this independent hotel. The hotel is very quirky and really well thought out with lovely touches all around. I took my 2 children and they loved playing in the big garden and our room was very spacious with a huge bed and double sofa bed. The bar is really cosy and the food at dinner and breakfast was really lovely. All the staff were very welcoming and the resident cat was a huge hit with my daughters. The location was perfect for us, just a 5 minute drive to Sherborne but in a quiet village location. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay again.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
We booked the private dining room for a Reunion. So impressed. Great food, lovely public rooms, impeccable friendly service. And very reasonable price.
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited with friends today for a Sunday lunch. A very pleasant experience. Reception dealt efficiently with the booking and queries before the day. The room was comfortable, the decor was contemporary and the service good. There was a slight delay between bringing the main course and the vegetables arriving, but the food was excellent and the plates were hot. We will definitely return and wish we had found you earlier.
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:
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
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
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 👍🏻
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic fish & chips. Best around by far.
Rating: 5 / 5
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
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
Restaurant at The Eastbury Hotel
Long St, Sherborne DT9 3BY, UK | Restaurant P: Not available
Rating: 4.5 (13) Price Level:
Certainly recommended, good food and excellent service in pleasant surroundings.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent fish and chips, service very good. Super surroundings
Rating: 4 / 5
Went for a cream tea with friends for my birthday although everything was displayed lovely the bread for the sandwiches was a bit stale The gardens are a delight to wander through
Rating: 4 / 5
Very nice meal, although a bit limited menu options on the day due to being in between chefs. We had wanted the prix fixe, which wasn't available. The food was good and the service was excellent. Prices are quite high, so expectations are high to match.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Eastbury Hotel & Spa - 4m away
- Hunt's Food Group - 153m away
- Charterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers - 184m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 386m away
- Sainsbury's - 334m away
The White Hart
2 Cheap St, Sherborne DT9 3PX, UK | Pub P: 01935 817668
Rating: 4.2 (312) Price Level:
Friendly staff and a great Sunday lunch. Was so kind to fit us in as walk ins. Would definitely recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place, amazing live music band! :) New owners doing amazing job and great place for spending Time!
Rating: 5 / 5
A perfect Sunday roast lunch was had. The catering was fabulous, between us we needed gluten free, vegetarian and an avid meat eater, the meal was delicious for us all. The drinks were good and delivered with a smile and the pup was welcome. This is a must if you haven't been and we will definitely go again when we next visit the area. Thank you White Hart.
Rating: 5 / 5
We decided to eat at The White Hart because of a good recommendation, we haven't been disappointed, the service was exceptional, João and his staff are brilliant and very attentive, the food was delicious and very good value for money. I would recommend this pub/restaurant to anyone.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent food in a charming, olde worlde pub! My wife and I were stopping in Sherborne just for the night, en route farther into the West Country. We stayed in a historic (1500s) B&B and then went in search of dinner. The White Hart was great. I had the firey chicken wings to start followed by salmon on a bed of rice seasoned with peppers and mangos. My wife had the gammon and chips and said it was the best she's ever had. I wanted Irish coffee afterwards, but she said she didn't have cream, so brought me the closest: a large cup with brandy (I could have had whisky) in the bottom and a carafe of coffee - not exactly what I wanted but it served its purpose. If I had to make a complaint, the service was a bit slow, but we were in no hurry. The waitresses were friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this place!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 103m away
- The Green - 28m away
- Yeatman Hospital - 140m away
- George Hotel - 18m away
- Oliver's - 69m away