Sunrise 5:07 am / Sunset 7:09 pm
About us
Welcome To The Clockspire
The Clockspire, set by the Somerset’s borderline, was originally built by Sir William Medlycott in 1864 as a school. Now the building has been brought back to its former glory creating a warm and welcoming restaurant and bar.
The striking exterior is more than matched by a stunning new modern interior with bare stone walls, exposed oak roof beams and a polished concrete floor.
Our menu is all about seasonality and using locally grown produce at its prime. Our approach is ingredient-led with an emphasis on flavour, harmony and balance.
Add to that a wonderful service team offering warm and welcoming hospitality, and the result is an exceptional restaurant, a sophisticated bar and a new landmark in the heart of the community.
And to add to recent accolades, this April we’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for Best Restaurant in this year’s Muddy Awards, representing rural Dorset & South Somerset – one of just five restaurants across Bristol, Somerset & Dorset!
Every vote counts at this stage, so we’d be hugely grateful if you’d take a moment to vote for us again – thank you!
The Restaurant
We set out to create a restaurant we would want to eat in ourselves. A place where what’s on your plate depends on what is absolutely in season, and one that uses the best ingredients from local farmers and suppliers whenever possible.
The room itself is spectacular, with large windows casting dappled light across the original features of the building. The service is also first class, but the feel is definitely unfussy. At its heart it is a beautiful space to relax and enjoy wonderfully made food.
The Bar
Set on a mezzanine level over the main restaurant, our super chic bar is a destination in itself. The ultra modern marble topped bar and velvet covered bar stools contrast beautifully with the building’s newly revealed oak beams and beautifully restored stonework.
It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of Champagne or an expertly made cocktail before your meal while watching the theatre of the dining space below.
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The Clockspire
Gainsborough
Milborne Port
Sherborne
DT9 5BA
Careers
The team lies at the heart of The Clockspire, they drive the business, they separate us from our competitors and the team is who welcomes our guests and creates an unforgettable experience, this is what makes The Clockspire great. We are dedicated to creating an environment where our team can grow and flourish, given the support and training needed and inspiration to motivate and achieve their goals.
If the team is the heart then our shared passion for greatness and quality is the soul of The Clockspire, we are committed to working with the best of fresh and seasonal produce with locality at the source as this connection with nature is something we are not only inspired by but proud to promote.
These are the ingredients to a long and sustainable business.
We are always on the look out for like minded individuals to join our team.
If you are interested to learn about great produce, working closely with nature and the seasons as part of a small team pushing to be better each day, then this is the place for you.
We are a new team that has already established a great reputation amongst the local community and are looking now grow and evolve upon this base, this is a great time to come and join the team and become part of this journey.
Email Cv’s and enquiries to host@theclockspire.com
Recruiting all chef positions.
Opening hours
WED – SAT
12 noon – 3:00pm
6:00pm – 9:30pm
SUN
12 noon – 16:30pm
