The Trooper Inn
A welcoming Sturminster Newton pub with outdoor seating and a solid 4.4 Google rating — an easy pick for a relaxed family meal.

Bars · Sherborne
Laycock Cider Café, Farm Shop & Bar is a relaxed spot in Sherborne where families can settle in over a drink, with outdoor seating for warmer days and space for little ones to be little ones. It's a well-loved local pick, holding a 4.7 rating from happy visitors, and the ££ pricing keeps it easy for a casual family outing.

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A welcoming Sturminster Newton pub with outdoor seating and a solid 4.4 Google rating — an easy pick for a relaxed family meal.
A relaxed Templecombe pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, and outdoor seating — an easy, mid-priced choice for a family meal.
Quirky Dorset farm café with generous cooked breakfasts, home-baked cakes, warm staff, free parking and a kids' menu.