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Watch House Cafe, Bridport, Dorset

Watch House Cafe

4.5
4.5
210 Reviews
£25 and under
Pizza Bar

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Iconic Coastline. Fantastic Food.

one of "the top 20 of the UK’s best seaside restaurants, cafes and shacks! - The Guardian
Serving fresh, locally and ethically sourced produce, lovingly prepared to our customers from near & far.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    01308 459330
  • Website
    https://www.watchhousecafe.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bottomless Brunch served between 11-3. Monday to Saturday (Not Sundays or Bank Hols). One dish from the menu and endless drinks for an hour and a half, from booking time or arrival time.
    Bottomless Brunch photo

  • Dinning in the Dark

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Dec 2024 only
    Our Dining in the Dark blindfolded evening – taking place on Friday, December 6th in aid of our partner charity Guide Dogs UK – will give guests a completely unique dining experience. Choose between head chef Ollie's experimental four-course meat/fish-based set menu or veggie set menu Since 2022, the Hive Beach Company has been trying to raise £10,000 to help fund a guide dog for someone who needs it. We are now 86 per cent of the way towards that total and, hopefully, we can break through the finish line on the night! Arrivals are from 6:30pm with food being served from 7:00pm. Please specify when you book whether you would like the meat/fish-based menu or the veggie menu – along with any allergies you may have. Tickets are non-refundable

  • Burns Night

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our Scottish 'Burns Night' at the Watch House Cafe; it's an entertaining evening of celebration and recognition of the Scottish culture! The evening will explore Scottish traditions through our specialised menu, consisting of Scottish classics, such as haggis. We will enjoy Scottish celebrations, including 'Addressing of the Haggis', poem readings and bagpipe performances. You definitely don't want to miss out on this evening!

Menu

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What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Great for brunch

  • Dorset

    Child-friendly

  • Dorset

    Innovative

  • Dorset

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dorset

    Healthy

  • Dorset

    Hot spot

  • Dorset

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Watch House Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, helpful staff." Nestled on the beach, it provides a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse menu featuring standout pizzas and fresh seafood. While service can occasionally be slow, the overall ambiance and quality make it worth visiting.

210 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Sunday lunch with friends The beef was outstanding

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  2. Peter

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very pleasant afternoon lunch much enjoyed by all seven of us

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  3. Ralph

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quick service and the food was brilliant busy but very nice atmosphere

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  4. Dani

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really impressed with the Watch House, booked about a month in advance however on the day we’re struggling together on time. After ringing the restaurant, they were more than happy to adapt our table. All surfers were really friendly from the moment we came through the door. Food was excellent. Will definitely be heading back again soon!

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  5. Nicky

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and restaurant but just a few things could improve. Pizzas amazing but all our food came out at different times so kids had their food at different times which was bit of a nuisance. It was the same for the Sundays which could hit even use the cooking excuse. But other than that. Fab good stuff great prices.

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  6. PHILIP

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience, came for food before watching fireworks and when my anxious, autistic daughter became overwhelmed by the fireworks and panicked, did everything you could to make her feel safe and contained. Thank uou to all.of your staff for your help and support

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  7. Jane

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely spot right on the beach, great staff, good food, tasty! Good value coffee with your breakfast! Made all the better by this gorgeous weather in late October! Had to ask for heaters be turned off as such a warm day!

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  8. Alison

    Bath

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were well looked after by all the staff, particularly Lily & Bailey but everyone was lovely. They accommodated a last minute time change due to First Bus changing a route & a reduction in guests attending due to illness. A quick call & it was sorted. We had the bottomless brunch & all was good. It was busy so we had an extn to our time which we were happy with. Will be coming again.

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  9. Scott

    London

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely restaurant right on the beach in the beautiful town of West Bay. The food menu was good and the food was excellent and it was good to see some local beers on the drinks menu. The staff were very helpful and attentive and would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone in the area.

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  10. David

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place to visit. Difficult to find once there des[ite using satnav and satellite view. Poor signposting and building sign. One pavement board outside a toilet and building name too far out of sight from the approach road. Needs customer parking signs to have name included as lots of other places around so hard to decide. Good service, great fresh fish of the day. Travelled 2 hrs to eat there and well worth the trip.

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FAQs

Watch House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01308 459330.

Watch House Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Watch House Cafe

Watch House Cafe, East Beach, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EW

Additional information

  • Area
    Bridport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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