Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Shaftesbury

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AbingdonAlcesterAlresfordAltonAmershamAndover

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Abbot's SalfordAbergavennyAbingdonAlcesterAldermastonAlresford

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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1. Pythouse Kitchen Garden

4.8

Exceptional(1658)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Salisbury

Booked 8 times today

At Pythouse Kitchen Garden, you'll find an idyllic atmosphere in which to enjoy fantastic food. We offer covered outdoor seating in our glorious garden and indoor seating in the conservatory and potting shed. Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a lunchtime destination only at present.Head chef Darren Broom's passion lies in producing food with an unmistakable sense of terroir. For Darren, provenance is not just the backstory to his ingredients, it’s everywhere in the look, feel and taste of his food. We are keen to champion our own produce first and foremost, providing guests with a unique and ever-changing insight into the seasons. We work closely with the garden team to manage and maintain the garden and to deliver a programme of regeneration and sustainability.

2. NEST

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Shaftesbury

Booked 3 times today

Serving fusion and eclectic flavours, nestled within the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. We are passionate about all things edible and love serving up joy.Visit to taste and experience NEST

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3. The Smokehouse at Compton Abbas Airfield

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4.6

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Shaftesbury

Booked 13 times today

Sat atop a hill in the Cranborne Chase Area of Natural Beauty with stunning views over Shaftesbury and beyond, Compton Abbas Airfield is the perfect place to enjoy the day. Feast your eyes on beautiful historic aircraft and observe the comings and goings of our fabulous light aircraft community while enjoying authentic Texas barbecue dishes smoked on-site in The Smokehouse restaurant.The workhorse of the The Smokehouse is our J&R Oyler Smoker, the first of its kind in the UK and only the second in Europe. J&R’s Smokers are forged in the barbecue heartlands of Texas, and we have flown one in to bring that experience to Compton Abbas Airfield. So come and join us for our signature eight-hour smoked dishes or our new 'Sunday Roast' Smoked Meat Platter and a refreshing pint of local beer!

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4. The Ivy Asia, Guildford

4.5

Awesome(3304)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Guildford

Booked 84 times today

Located in the fashionable Tunsgate Quarter, The Ivy Asia Guildford is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Enjoy delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, incredible entertainment plus cocktails to bring a dash of drama to the evening. Savour a menu as rich and varied as the diverse cultures that span the continent of Asia. With pan-Asian classics alongside exciting new dishes and incredible vegetarian and plant-based options, there’s something to please all palates. Expect a range of Sushi and Sashimi as well as small plates such as Pork and Kimchi dumplings or Vegetable Gyozas or large plates such as smoking BBQ Lamb Chops or Slow-cooked Pork Belly. When the Afternoon hits you do not want to miss out on our Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea, combining our best dishes all in one unique offering. Want to stay and play late into the night? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We’ll be carrying on the party with incredible entertainment including live DJs every

A photo of The Ivy Asia, Cardiff restaurant

5. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(3263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 91 times today

The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.

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6. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(1455)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pontypool

Booked 18 times today

Multi-award winning restaurant situated in the heart of the World Heritage Town of Blaenavon. Originally built in 1832 as the Cross Keys Hotel we have been serving the locals of Blaenavon and beyond for almost 200 years. We are well known across South Wales for our award winning steaks and hearty portionsVoice awards - Best chef 2018Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019Voice awards - Best steaks 2019Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years Best Restaurant in Wales 2024Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

A photo of The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden restaurant

7. The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden

4.3

Awesome(13150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Bath

Booked 118 times today

The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden on Milsom Street offers relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining in historic Bath Spa.

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8. Upstairs at Landrace

4.8

Exceptional(243)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Bath

Booked 13 times today

Upstairs at Landrace is a casual neighbourhood bar & bistro, our food is led by ingredients which are carefully sourced from local farms and market gardens, we work with producers who have a natural approach to growing and use regenerative, high welfare farming techniques. The menu regularly features handmade pasta, line-caught Cornish fish and meat from Haye Farm in Devon, and Huntsham Farm in Herefordshire.You can join us for a quick plate of pasta at lunchtime or a longer celebratory meal with friends & family in the evening. Our menu changes regularly, you can find sample menus updated weekly on our website.The wine/cider list changes regularly, focusing on small European growers and makers. All our wines have been made following low intervention organic/biodynamic practices. We also pour many local naturally made ciders and perrys. Our soft drinks are made in house showcasing seasonal cordials, and aperitif/digestif offerings can bookend your meal if desired.

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9. Sanremo The Italian Restaurant & Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(281)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bath

Booked 12 times today

Sanremo The Italian Restaurant Bath offers a Modern Italian Cuisine created by head chef Gianluca Augello. The expansive menu featuring classic Italian & Mediterranean inspired dishes with a creative twist, such as handcrafted pastas, rustic pizzas and wood-fired creations that showcase bold and innovative flavours made with the finest sustainable, organic Italian ingredients. Sanremo embodies The Italian and European way of living and eating and sets the tone for a chic atmosphere that honors the value of belonging to generations of Italian table lovers. Set in a former NatWest Building with inspiration from the Sanremo floral market and annual music festival.

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10. Square Grill Brasserie & Piano Bar

4.5

Awesome(579)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Grill • Bath

Booked 12 times today

Square Grill House Restaurant & Piano Bar in the heart of Bath. Open for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon drinks. Throughout the day the terrace by Abbey Square and lounge area will be perfect to relax with a drink and nibbles. As the sun sets and we get ready for dinner to serve our signature dishes with the best local produce. Our resident Pianist will begin, and cocktails will flow.The restaurant is beautiful with venetian walls, banquettes upholstered in leather and marble feel tables.

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LesleyVIP
Surrey •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Consistently good food and service and the decor is just amazing
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The Ivy Asia, GuildfordPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Guildford
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4.5
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Helen
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing lunch and the staff were fantastic! Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon and being so great with a little toddler too 💕 recommend!
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The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Moderate• Asian• Cardiff
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4.5
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Maureen
Dorset •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I asked for a special dish that I had eaten there previously and the menu had changed which is good and the chef was amazing and I received my very favourite meal. There were 6 of us and we all enjoyed our food and the young lady serving us was just great! All of us had been before and will certainly go again. The food is freshly prepared so there is a slight wait as it isn’t fast food, but definitely worth the wait!
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NESTPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Shaftesbury
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4.7
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Alison
Dorset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
The service was very pleasant, and the food was exceptional, not too fussy , flavours were perfectly balanced and it was as cooked to perfection! Will definitely come back! Thank you
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Pythouse Kitchen GardenPrice: Moderate• British• Salisbury
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4.8
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sally
Dorset •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Lovely breakfast and visit on your way to Shaftesbury
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The Smokehouse at Compton Abbas AirfieldPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Shaftesbury
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4.6

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