At The Sherborne, food and drink are woven into the rhythm of the day: morning coffee, light lunches, seasonal plates, elegant dinners and unhurried drinks.

Visit The Pavilion Café for freshly brewed coffee, bakery treats and nourishing daytime dishes, or settle into the Restaurant for à la carte dining, wines, craft beers and signature cocktails in the Palm Bar and Bistro.

Whether you are here for the galleries, the gardens, a talk, a performance, a long lunch or an evening around the table, The Sherborne is a place to pause, gather and linger.

New menu, new evenings

Our new menu launches on Wednesday 3 June, alongside our new evening opening: Wednesday to Saturday.

Book an evening table during launch week and enjoy a glass of fizz on us.

Come for the art. Stay for lunch. Return for dinner.

A Table at The Sherborne

01935 311617

A waitress serving coffee to two women seated at a wooden table in a cafe with green plants in the background.

Pavilion

Restaurant

Food Philosophy

At The Sherborne, food is rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and a sense of place.
We cook with care, celebrate local growers and makers, and let great ingredients speak for themselves.

Expect thoughtful plates, warm hospitality, and flavours inspired by Dorset’s fields, hedgerows and coastal larder.
Food here is slow-grown, freshly made, shared generously — nourishing body, mind, and good conversation.

Three chefs in a commercial kitchen smiling at the camera, wearing striped aprons and white chef jackets, with shelves of dishes and kitchen equipment behind them.
A formal dining table set with wine bottles, glasses, plates, silverware, napkins, salt and pepper shakers, and floral centerpieces, with a window showing natural light.
A table setting with two silver forks on a white napkin, and three white plates of varying sizes stacked on a wooden table.

Our private dining rooms offer an atmospheric blend of candlelight, Georgian proportion, curated art, and contemporary warmth — a setting that feels both special and easy to settle into.

At the heart of it is the Main Hall: generous, elegant, and wonderfully adaptable. It can host up to 30 guests for a seated lunch or dinner across three round tables, or 40–50 guests for a drinks reception. It’s also an excellent choice for corporate occasions, with flexible layouts to suit presentations, workshops, team lunches or informal networking.

For smaller celebrations and gatherings, the Best Parlour offers a more intimate kind of charm — calm, characterful, and beautifully arranged for up to 18 guests for lunch or dinner, or for business and private meetings where you’d like privacy without formality.

Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, birthday or anniversary, corporate event, or a celebration of life, The Sherborne offers a welcoming, versatile space — with thoughtful hosting and delicious food and drink to match the moment.

Private Dining & Events

Explore Venue Hire

Plan ahead or simply drop in; there’s always something worth staying for.

  • We welcome walk-ins, but booking is recommended for weekends and evenings to avoid disappointment.

  • Yes — we partner with trusted farmers, growers, and artisans from Dorset and the South West to keep our food fresh, sustainable, and full of flavour.

  • Yes, the restaurant is available for birthdays, anniversaries, private dinners, work gatherings, and more.
    We offer exclusive use or smaller group bookings.

    Please get in touch with the restaurant team directly at eat@thesherborne.uk

To book, call 01935 311617, email eat@thesherborne.uk, or reserve online.