The best Lunch in Sherborne | Sluurpy updated in June

"Booked table on a Wednesday , carvery and reduced menu pre advised. On arrival not advised that it was carvery only, some of the party would have..."

C. Cenusa

Roman Fokin

Skippers Pub And Cafe

Free off-street parking

"Wonderful friendly welcome, just as it says on the door, great reception. Fabulous food, all day breakfast wonderful, fresh, quality ingredients...."

Janine Shaw

"Owners and staff are really welcoming nothing is to much trouble and made to feel at immediately. I've eaten and drank all over the country and never..."

Michael Bolton

"I called in for breakfast about 11.15 on April 28th 2022 so this review is up to date unlike any earlier ones that found fault and are outdated to..."

Jeff Predeth

"Had a fantastic night here last night with friends. Great team and atmosphere. The food is amazing. Will be..."

Philip O'Malley

"Food is amazing and very good value staff very..."

mike green

"Lovely, efficient staff. Excellent service. Good American style..."

Sian Skinner

"Great choice of beer and rum and delicious food with friendly service. Highly..."

Hannah Wardle

"Great food, better music and amazing staff. This is new ownership who've only been there a week so ignore the older..."

Charlie Brennan

Half Moon

Rocky Road Ice Cream Sundae

Cider

Cluck & Moo Burger

Vindaloo

Sausages Mash Peas Carrots Gravy

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been to half moon for late valentines meal. Bar staff very friendly and polite. Food excellent, chips to die for, and my steak was cooked perfectly..."

Liz Saint

"Amazing service from start to finish Really good quality for low prices Highly recommend..."

Dan Stokes

"Had a lovely veggie curry with all the trimmings & my partner enjoyed his Gammon - sweet was 😋 thank you John & Hanna for a nice..."

Deb Swift

"This was the day of the Sherborne Pack Monday Fair. I was so pleased to get a table booked the evening before. I was not disappointed . We both..."

Sheila Chamberlain

"We stayed overnight and ate in the restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was good typical pub fare at a reasonable price...."

Maxine Simcock

"Lovely beer. I ate there too. Chicken goujons to start were delicious. For mains I had the mixed grill. Thank heavens I didn't opt for the mega..."

Geoff Wakelam

"An absolutely fantastic place! great location, great comfortable accommodation, great food and an exceptional service! Craig really went above and..."

Keenaghan Cottage

"Great place. Food very reasonable and decent..staff very friendly and helpful. John went above and beyond to look after us and made a fuss of the..."

Laura Martlew

"Me and my mum had an excellent time. We could see that the staff were rushed off their feet, everyone was served in good time and all staff had a..."

Jennifer Wardman

"Excellent service from Katie and John, and delicious food cooked by Craig. Our three dogs were made very welcome and given quite a few dog..."

Theresa Barton

"visited for a meal with family, John was very friendly when he took our order and checked for any food intolerances and allergies. I had the gammon..."

Millie Spencer

"I'm local to the area and love coming to the half moon staff are always so friendly and up for a laugh. Today I came for lunch with my partner and..."

EH Gilding

"What a great pub...we came in for breakfast and the footy. Hannah and Stevie made a tasty breakfast. Well recommended.The atmosphere during the game..."

Maria Dean

"I always come here with my family when I'm in the area and the staff are always helpful and chatty which makes for a lovely atmosphere. The food is..."

ANTHONY DEAN

"brilliant service today. John was exceptional and the chef was amazing with food. Amazing customer service, everyone should visit this pub for the..."

alicia woolley

"Was served by Maria today and was well attended to. Brilliant service; will definitely come again! The food was also cooked to perfection, so..."

Emerald_Block - MineCraft

"Booked a family room for 1 night. Parking is to the rear of the pub, which is free if you stay, just give your reg at check in. We stayed in room 1..."

TIM SCHOFIELD

"Absolutely delightful establishment. The food is top notch quality. From the burgers to the desserts. The staff are very kind and welcoming. Headchef..."

Graham Lanfear

"We come to half moon a lot because it is our local, food is great, there's guy here who's called John he's crazy but he's brilliant and give you the..."

Calvin Turner

"Great pub, busy local trade. Staff couldn't have done more to be helpful, rearranged tables for our family group. Reasonable menu and we all enjoyed..."

brian mylchreest

"Staff were friendly, approachable and very helpful. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was very..."

Krystyleigh bedwell

Newell French Bistro

Smoked Haddock with Fried Eggs

Rippp Off Eggs on Toast

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

"Quirky, intimate dining. A very personal service and excellent value for money. This is one of those rare restaurants where your first visit is..."

Stephen Fry

"We went to Newells for dinner on the last evening of our holiday. It's not big inside but their menu packs a punch on flavour. One of their summer..."

Gaynor Curtis

"Having been a regular at the Gianconda dining rooms back in the day I was looking forward to honest French bistro dishes like pigs trotter, kidneys ,..."

Mark Partington

"Booked here for Sunday lunch on a day trip to Sherborne. Amazing food, so much choice, brilliant service and all at a very reasonable price. (3..."

Susan Theobald

"We did not stay but ate here. The food was superb, would give some famous Parisien restaurants a run for their money. The accompanying wines were..."

Howard Butterfield

"Visited with a visiting friend for dinner. Different and interesting choices on the menu and wine list. Very enjoyable meal. Welcoming and..."

Matt Burrows

"Superb French bistro cooking. Varied menu, attentive and informed service and excellent value. The building a little tired but cosy dining..."

diana moore

"Superb food. The three course menu has so much choice and delicious. Fantastic friendly service. Thank you so..."

Kim

"Fabulous food and very professional all round. Think of exceptional food venues in London, only that we’re lucky to have them in Dorset. The owners..."

Raluca Bunea-Hill

"Stayed overnight. Room was lovely, clean, comfy and scandi style. ensuite was great. Really liked the coffee/tea station ( basically walk in..."

Laura Hanna

"Very good menu for a small restaurant. Good service and pleasant..."

Chris Clark

"Lovely intimate restaurant. Food fabulous. Staff very attentive and..."

bev helyer

"A lovely, welcoming, informal place with a fab host BUT MAINLY WOW: just an astonishing menu. An absolute joy, interesting food perfectly cooked. We..."

Dan Marshall

"Consistently excellent food. Great service. Highly..."

Danny Watson

The Walled Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Visited for Sunday lunch with teenage daughters. The Victorian conservatory is a beautiful place to have lunch especially on a sunny winters day. The..."

Harriet Butler

"Cute little cafe with a conservatory and outdoor courtyard sitting in the garden centre. We got a coffee here before heading to the..."

Penang Local

"Today we had lunch in the walled garden.The service was good. The food was fine apart from the 'rustic chips' which were more like crisps and..."

Maureen Smith

"It's very nice with the new orangery eating area which will be lovely especially in the winter months. Plenty of nice areas to sit outside and in the..."

riggles wag1

"Set within Castle Gardens Garden Centre, in-between Sherborne Old Castle and Sherborne (new) Castle, this lovely friendly cafe was the perfect pit..."

Darren Gilbert

"Visited today with our dog, who was very warmly welcomed by staff & given treats. Dogs are welcome both outside on the patio area & inside in one..."

Maureen Wright

"Lovely restaurant/cafe coffee was great had a a piece of cake it was..."

Stephen Bryant

"Great garden centre with a large array of flowers and tools. Restaurant offers good range of dishes with friendly helpful..."

Harry Hendry

"Lovely coffee ☕☕ and cake 🍰🍩 out with the 'old man' today...beautiful sunny day so we sat out on the verandah...might even have a winter..."

Andy Grosvenor

"Lovely cuppa and a lovely piece of cake, had been really busy and you could tell. Everyone looked exhausted but still..."

Theresa Roberts

"Food really nice. Dog friendly. Nice items at pet store & friendly lady serving. Lovely items in garden..."

Foxy 82

"Nice place in the garden centre but unfortunately late in the day so ran out of a lot of food / dessert options for the kids so had to venture into..."

Alistair Walter

"Sat outside & waiter has to find the key to put your brolly up. Just stopped for drink & scone but wished we could have stayed for lunch. Plenty of..."

Cherry Cheeks (Roberta)

"Lovely coffee & cake in a pretty garden setting with quick, friendly service from..."

Helen Arscott

"Lovely food and very friendly..."

David Bayliss

"Relaxing setting, polite and friendly staff..."

becky Chant

Skippers Pub And Cafe

79/100 (1247 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"Nice pub with good..."

Davey Jones

"Wonderful friendly welcome, just as it says on the door, great reception. Fabulous food, all day breakfast wonderful, fresh, quality ingredients...."

Janine Shaw

"Owners and staff are really welcoming nothing is to much trouble and made to feel at immediately. I've eaten and drank all over the country and never..."

Michael Bolton

"I called in for breakfast about 11.15 on April 28th 2022 so this review is up to date unlike any earlier ones that found fault and are outdated to..."

Jeff Predeth

"Had a fantastic night here last night with friends. Great team and atmosphere. The food is amazing. Will be..."

Philip O'Malley

"Food is amazing and very good value staff very..."

mike green

"Lovely, efficient staff. Excellent service. Good American style..."

Sian Skinner

"Great choice of beer and rum and delicious food with friendly service. Highly..."

Hannah Wardle

"Great food, better music and amazing staff. This is new ownership who've only been there a week so ignore the older..."

Charlie Brennan

Oliver's Coffee House

79/100 (1340 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good coffee and delicious cake . Friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Also dog friendly so we could bring our puppy in..."

Simon Bereznicki

"Such a lovely and quirky place, so casual so you can chill and enjoy these cakes and bits. Definitely will be back again. Thank..."

Lauren Simon

"Could do with more vegan choices but it's a lovely cafe with very welcoming..."

Kate Bradley

"It was lovely food nice and coffee went 2times before going back to slindon west..."

Debbie Newman Skupski

"Lovely quirky coffee shop with fabulous cakes..."

Petula Barton

"Lovely quirky friendly coffee shop. Delicious food and good..."

Sue Clegg

"luvlee bit of cake and a nice tea and coffee to start off the xmas..."

Graeme Holmes

"Excellent cakes all home made and friendly staff with a warm..."

Martin Hoole

"Very nice choice of cakes & eats, friendly..."

Andrew Hall

"Best Coffee House in Sherborne Dorset. Remember coming here with my mother meeting up my Aunty n Cousin most Saturday..."

Tam Harvey

"Always good. Great selection of delicious treats..."

David Bradley-Kingman

"Following a recommendation in Ride magazine, called in this morning...very friendly & fab cakes and lovely pot of tea :-) thank..."

Victoria Leigh

"Tasty as always with big helpings as..."

Charlotte Higginson Marsh

"Lovely place, nice atmosphere and fantastic cake..."

Sara Zubel

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Marta Szymocha

"Lovely lunch and great side salad. Sadly too full to try the cakes but they looked awesome and a good range, certain not your normal restricted..."

Sue In Spain

"I came here on a ride with Bath Cycling club one Saturday and we had some lovely food. I had smoked salmon sandwiches which were freshly made and..."

J 1978

"Had afternoon tea yesterday with family and thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff were very friendly and had amazing cakes. Well worth a..."

Ian Crighton

"Perfect day out with our grandson was made even more special by the beautiful food and lovely staff at Olivers. The clean counter was packed with..."

F Jacks

"Simply the best in Sherborne; fabulous host - Jane - great coffee, beer and cakes. Throughout lockdown they have supported voluntary organisations..."

Mark Ollis

"Good friendly welcome in this busy little cafe. Nice coffee, home-made cakes and a welcoming..."

Jim Adam

"Quirky coffee shop, we had tea and cake but other options were available. Helpful..."

David Wright

"We always have a lovely lunch at Olivers. The lady behind the counter was really friendly and welcoming and the food was yummy. Thank..."

Amy Davis

"Only had a coffee but relaxing coffee shop with individual decor being an ex butchers..."

George Stimpson

"Fantastic cafe, lovely food and great..."

Samantha Crabb

"Always a joy to go to oliver's. Been going there for over 20 years. Great teas and coffees and a fine selection of food. Jane and her team were on..."

John Griffin

"Visited for late lunch, lovely afternoon in the roof..."

Christine Franklin

"Amazing staff. I stopped here for a drink and had my puppy with me. We were both welcomed. Staff could not have been more helpful and my puppy even..."

Julie Costello

"Oh my goodness the birthday cakes you can order are so delicious. Recently I called on Saturday to enquire if I could order a take away cream tea,..."

Janey Hopkins

"Perfect place to have some lunch and coffe, with fantastic..."

Carlos Esbri

"Oliver's provided my evening buffet for my wedding and I could not have been happier. Some gorgeous countryside-style platters with quiches,..."

Hannah Clark

"Amazing cappuccino & cake! My brother & I had a great experience. Will definitely be coming back, lovely view behind the bar too...."

Danski 1979

"Probably the nicest piece of white chocolate cheesecake, but might need a return visit just to be..."

Gabrielle Anya Rafello

Half Moon

Rocky Road Ice Cream Sundae

Cider

Cluck & Moo Burger

Sausages Mash Peas Carrots Gravy

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a lovely veggie curry with all the trimmings & my partner enjoyed his Gammon - sweet was 😋 thank you John & Hanna for a nice..."

Deb Swift

"This was the day of the Sherborne Pack Monday Fair. I was so pleased to get a table booked the evening before. I was not disappointed . We both..."

Sheila Chamberlain

"We stayed overnight and ate in the restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was good typical pub fare at a reasonable price...."

Maxine Simcock

"Lovely beer. I ate there too. Chicken goujons to start were delicious. For mains I had the mixed grill. Thank heavens I didn't opt for the mega..."

Geoff Wakelam

"An absolutely fantastic place! great location, great comfortable accommodation, great food and an exceptional service! Craig really went above and..."

Keenaghan Cottage

"Great place. Food very reasonable and decent..staff very friendly and helpful. John went above and beyond to look after us and made a fuss of the..."

Laura Martlew

"Me and my mum had an excellent time. We could see that the staff were rushed off their feet, everyone was served in good time and all staff had a..."

Jennifer Wardman

"Excellent service from Katie and John, and delicious food cooked by Craig. Our three dogs were made very welcome and given quite a few dog..."

Theresa Barton

"visited for a meal with family, John was very friendly when he took our order and checked for any food intolerances and allergies. I had the gammon..."

Millie Spencer

"I'm local to the area and love coming to the half moon staff are always so friendly and up for a laugh. Today I came for lunch with my partner and..."

EH Gilding

"What a great pub...we came in for breakfast and the footy. Hannah and Stevie made a tasty breakfast. Well recommended.The atmosphere during the game..."

Maria Dean

"I always come here with my family when I'm in the area and the staff are always helpful and chatty which makes for a lovely atmosphere. The food is..."

ANTHONY DEAN

"brilliant service today. John was exceptional and the chef was amazing with food. Amazing customer service, everyone should visit this pub for the..."

alicia woolley

"Was served by Maria today and was well attended to. Brilliant service; will definitely come again! The food was also cooked to perfection, so..."

Emerald_Block - MineCraft

"Booked a family room for 1 night. Parking is to the rear of the pub, which is free if you stay, just give your reg at check in. We stayed in room 1..."

TIM SCHOFIELD

"Absolutely delightful establishment. The food is top notch quality. From the burgers to the desserts. The staff are very kind and welcoming. Headchef..."

Graham Lanfear

"We come to half moon a lot because it is our local, food is great, there's guy here who's called John he's crazy but he's brilliant and give you the..."

Calvin Turner

"Great pub, busy local trade. Staff couldn't have done more to be helpful, rearranged tables for our family group. Reasonable menu and we all enjoyed..."

brian mylchreest

"Been going here for years now, staff hasn't always been friendly but now it's one of the friendliest places to go, staff are really nice and helpful..."

Elaine Blake

Reeve The Baker

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place.....the wonderful smells that greet you as the door is opened. Love the great choice of sweet and savoury offerings.... beautifully..."

David Maddocks

"A really nice local bakery that has an excellent selection of sweet and savory items. I especially find the doughnuts here to be very delicious. The..."

Jake B

"Lovely bread & cakes which are delicious. There is so much choice & although you can eat in we haven't done that yet - but we will as there is a..."

Karen Kelly

"Lovely cafe with amazing food. Gives you a feeling of being in..."

Ashman Brown

"Easily the best bakery in the south coast. Bit more on the pricey side but the quality is unmatched. Punchy pepper pasty..."

Dexter Silvester

"Fantastic service recovery from the manager on shift at lunch today (I think her name began with a K? With dark hair) After a poor start to our..."

Hannah O'Connor

"I love Reeves... they are a real institution around Wiltshire and Dorset. The Sherborne store is really a good one! Clean and tidy with a lovely..."

allan james

"Small friendly bakers with tables you can "eat in" - great range of food freshly..."

Alastair Wheeler

"Incredible pastries, toasties, etc. Coffee was lovely too, worth the extra few..."

Ebony

"For me it's a nicer place to go for a cuppa and a little bite rather than the chain coffee shops in town, all the food look great and look out for..."

Simon “sid” Hibbert

"Bakery & Coffee shop - next door to a Caffe Nero and opposite a Costa this gem had great tasting coffee and more baked treats than, well, a slightly..."

Matt Piska

"Great bakery with friendly knowledgeable staff!..."

baddad jive

"Lovely food and coffee served by friendly..."

Keith Woods

"Good for a coffee and a bun, friendly staff, great..."

Mike Harris

"Reeves is a must when I visit Sherborne. It is the first place I visit. A Latte and a sausage roll for breakfast - heavenly! I really should try..."

Samantha Foan

"Lovely cakes and coffee in friendly..."

Ian Reay

"I was wandering up the main street looking for a cafe for scone and coffee and whilst there is plenty of choice in Sherborne this one felt right...."

Michael Slade

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