Harden's says
A converted railway carriage on the platform of Old West Bay railway station.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Two vintage railway carriages near the sea and harbour in the former West Bay station constitute this “delightful” venue. The cooking is sometimes seen as the weakest link (“they try hard, without really hitting the spot”), but most reports are upbeat, citing “above average food” in an “unusual and quirky setting”. Since our annual diners’ poll concluded, change is afoot with a new arrangement introduced in autumn 2022, which sees fine dining from chef Chris Chatfield’s seasonal menu in the newer ‘Beeching’ carriage, and relaxed dining in ‘Brunel’, from the First World War, with both menus available in the dog-friendly ‘Station House’.
Summary
“Highly recommended for the area” – Claire and Ross Moore’s “converted railway carriage on the platform of Old West Bay railway station” provides “a wide range of fish”. They must be doing something right, as in September 2021 they added a second carriage! (which will be used for pre-dinner drinks, and cocktails and nibbles).
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Old West Bay Railway Station, Station Road, West Bay, DT6 4EW
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £23.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £27.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £11.50 | £29.00 | £6.00 | £8.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Old West Bay Railway Station, Station Road, West Bay, DT6 4EW
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑8 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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