Harden's survey result
Summary
“Always worth a trip”, this nautical 1930s building in a “wonderful location” right on Dorset’s famed Chesil Beach (there’s a “nice mix of outside dining options” to make the most of the setting) is a sibling to Hive Beach Café in Burton Bradstock and The Watch House in West Bay. In early 2025, they embraced a more relaxed menu and, while seafood remains the star of the show, there are now steaks and small plates on the menu. All reports rate it well.
Summary
The “perfect location” overlooking Chesil Beach, “knowledgeable and friendly staff” and “delicious and changing menu” tick most of the boxes at this Art Deco-style seaside venue with plenty of outdoor seating – although a significant minority reckon it’s “disappointing compared to previous visits”.
Summary
A “great location, with outside seating” overlooking Chesil Beach; an Art Deco atmosphere, thanks to its original 1930s styling, and a “tasty” seafood-based menu combine to good effect at this pleasing seaside venue.
Summary
This “delightful and relaxing café/restaurant” in an “attractive” 90-year-old venue has “spectacular views” over pebbled Chesil Beach. “Informed and attentive staff” ensure there’s a “good atmosphere”, and the “interesting menu” offers “good value” for its “tasty fish choices”.
For 34 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
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Beach Road, Dorchester, DT2 9DG
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.60 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Beach Road, Dorchester, DT2 9DG
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑6 pm |
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