Harden's says
The restaurant at this stylish, waterside, nautical-themed hotel and spa is called - of course - The Captain's Table (the hotel itself, built in 2006, is designed to look like a cruise liner). There's a lounge and bar too, both serving all-day food and snacks, or you could go for afternoon tea; the beautiful views over the River Stour make it a special occasion. Four-legged friends are welcomed, too.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Unrecognisable from its days as a Pontin’s in the early 90s, this slick, nautically themed spa hotel has a striking setting overlooking the harbour and River Stour, making it a “lovely place to dine” (perhaps after enjoying a pre-dinner drink on the terrace). The dining area is split between a convivial lounge bar and more formal dining room, both serving the same classic, fish-centric menu that “never disappoints”. Top Tip – if you’re feeling adventurous, it’s possible to arrange a trip to the Isle of Wight, just a 45-minute journey by boat.
Summary
“A wonderful waterside location” is the crown jewel feature of this “relaxed and unhurried” modern hotel dining room – the location overlooking boats on the Stour “makes the restaurant a romantic venue and if weather permits being seated outside is a bonus”. “Lovely food” too – “well presented and reasonably priced”.
Summary
“Waterside dining with a great ambience” – and “the plus point of an all-day menu” – brings a steady stream of diners to this stunningly situated modern hotel dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows over the Stour estuary. “We’ve never been disappointed by the cooking”.
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Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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