Best restaurants in Sherborne

Sherborne is a picture-perfect town full of history, independent shops and independent eateries.

Sherborne is popular with foodies, and rightly so! Choose from tempting tearooms, coffee shops, pubs and a la carte restaurants. We have hand-picked the best restaurants in Sherborne and surrounding areas to help you choose between the many on offer.

The best places to eat in Sherborne

Looking for somewhere to eat in the heart of Sherborne? We have put together a hand-selected list to help you with your search.

The Green

3 The Green, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3HY

Situated in a pretty stone cottage in the heart of Sherborne, ‘The Green’ specialises in Mediterranean-style dishes made using local, high-quality & ethically sourced produce. The Green has just retained its Michelin Bib Gourmand for the 4th year running and boasts many other awards.

Tambourino Gold

1 Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NL

This small local chain of Italian Restaurants started in nearby Yeovil before opening their Sherborne restaurant in 2011 due to popular demand. Tamburino was nominated for the pizza, pasta and Italian food Association Awards as the best independent Italian restaurant in the country. This is the place to go for authentic Italian and a great atmosphere.

Seasons Restaurant at The Eastbury Hotel and Spa

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BY

Seasons Restaurant at The Eastbury Hotel and Spa is a multi-award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant located in the centre of Sherborne. The a la carte menu features seafood and meat dishes, whilst the House menu has more traditional dishes such as Fish and Chips, so there is something to suit most tastes. Seasons also serves delicious afternoon tea and a traditional 2 or 3-course Sunday lunch.

Places to eat near Sherborne

Venturing outside of Sherborne town? You won’t be disappointed to have racked up a few short miles to visit these great places to eat.

The Grange at Oborne

Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4LA

The Grange at Oborne is a charming country house hotel just one mile from Sherborne. The Grange menus use fresh, local, and seasonal produce to create contemporary English food. It’s also a great spot to enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge or gardens when the weather allows. We even hosted an afternoon tea for all our Sherborne homeowners here in the summer of 2021.

The Mitre Inn

Dymor Sandford Orcas Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4RU

A quintessential English pub set in the glorious Dorset countryside with a warm welcome. Sample the well-kept beers and local cider and enjoy this traditional pub with excellent home-cooked food. The present owners, Allen and Cheryl Page, have run the pub since 1992 and built a strong reputation locally.

The Rose & Crown Trent

Trent, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SL

The Rose and Crown country inn has been much loved by locals and travellers for many generations; it is full of character and period features. The kitchen team produce fine country cooking using all the local produce that the west country has to offer, including Lyme Bay fish, Dorset lamb, Blackmore Vale cream, Dorset Blue Vinney cheese, local game and Wiltshire beef. Your food will be complemented by a selection of local cask ales, ciders and fine wines.

Dog friendly places to eat in Sherborne

If taking your four-legged friend out to enjoy food with you is essential, then here are our top places to eat that allow dogs.

Oliver’s Coffee House

9 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU

A bustling coffee house situated on the picturesque Sherborne high street. A perfect place to stop for a locally roasted coffee and a homemade cake whilst out & about with your four-legged friend. The menu is simple, consisting of sandwiches, quiches, jacket potatoes, salads and soups, but everything is homemade & delicious.

The Plume of Feathers

Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN

The Plume is a traditional Grade II listed 16th-century pub in the heart of Sherborne directly opposite the Abbey. However, behind this classic exterior are few surprises; expect to see seasonal Italian & West-country ingredients used, with a minimum of fuss, to make Italian-style homemade dishes.

Living in Sherborne

With so much to do and see in Sherborne, we feel like it’s the perfect place to live, which is why we have developed an already-bustling community of like-minded people at Platinum Skies in Sherborne. Homeowners can enjoy a range of communal facilities, while being located close to the town to benefit from great transport links, food shops, GP services, and places to eat and drink. Find out more about living at Platinum Skies in Sherborne here.