Where to Eat in Sherborne: The Best Restaurants and Bars

The chetnole is a country inn boasting a good range of real ales. we have a lunchtime snack menu for a quick light lunch as well as our full menu if you wish to treat yourselves. Our menu is complimented by a wide selection of wines. We have a lovely beer garden for those nice sunny days and log burners for the cold winter nights. Your four legged friends are welcome in our snug bar where they will find buscuits and a water bowl. Children are more than welcome and can eat off there own menu or smaller portions of some of the main dishes can be arranged.

The Three Wishes sits in the heart of historic Sherborne offering a relaxed environment in which to enjoy quality, local produce including fresh fish from The Torbay Fish Company, meats and cheeses from Dorset and award-winning beers from Weymouth.

Tamburino Gold was established in March 2011 by Domenico and Miguel, teaming up in partnership to provide the ultimate Italian dining out experience.Domenico and Miguel had previously worked together in a popular Italian restaraunt for 8 years. With Domenico's great business skills and Miguel's devine cooking capabilities - joining forces makes the perfect combination.We are situated in an ideal location in the beautiful town of Sherborne, positioned with a great view of the famous Sherborne Abbey.Tamburino Gold is already proving to be a great success, providing superb food and a great level of service

Traditional British Pub

Located close to Sherborne Abbey, The Sanctuary Coffee Shop can be found by making your way through the wonderful Chapter House Books, or there is disabled access via the secluded courtyard. Food is served all day and consists of cakes, slices and scones as well as light lunches. On offer we have soup, Panini, jacket potatoes and cheese ploughman's. Depending on the time of year, we also offer specials such as quiche and lasagne. Apart from Coffee and Tea, there is also a selection of soft drinks, smoothies and milkshakes available. The courtyard is a veritable suntrap and very popular with locals and visitors alike.

This picturesque rural Dorset gem dates back to the 14th century, when it was built to house the builders of the Saint Andrew's church spire. It maintains rustic charm and hosts original features of a thatched roof, beams, large fire places and flagstone floors - an old-fashioned village local with amazing views out over the rolling fields from the beer garden.The pub is now nestled in the heart of the Ernest Cook Trust estate that surrounds Trent village and which is steeped in interesting history. King Charles II hid at Trent Manor House during his escape to France. It was also the home of Colonel Francis Wyndham.The pub was brought into its prime in recent years by the amazing landlord "Buff Biggins" and his legend still lives in the pub now. We have a great reputation for Fine ale; with Camra and Cask Marque we always have Wadworths 6X along with 3-4 other immaculately kept ales.we have 5 star rating for our wonderful new bedrooms. and a special food award from the AA.Winners of the Perfect Pint award.A choice of alfresco dining with views over the fields or just outside the front of the pub watching people coming and going. The Barrow lounge is a wonderful relaxing area with an open fire and comfortable leather sofa. The conservatory has wonderful views out over the valley and garden and the far end of the bar offers a causal view out over one of the local farmer's fields and all the way to Nether Compton. The food compliments the surroundings with good local producers and suppliers in order to offer some traditional British food but also some of Chef Marcus Wilcox's own creations and twists, which can be from a simple snack of Pork Crackling with Apple Sauce to our own version of "Chateau Briand".