We are so lucky to have such a wide range and varied selection of restaurants, pubs, hotels, coffee shops and cafes serving amazing food in Swanage - take a look and give them a try if you haven’t already!
Restaurants & Dining Spots
Fish and Chip Shops
The Fish Plaice- Fish and potatoes at their fines.t
Parade Fish & Chips - Eat in or take away, fish & chips near the Stone Quay
Wright on The Beach - Take away fish & chips with a stunning sea view
Harlees- Fanatical about fish!
Restaurants
The Narrows– Contemporary restaurant on the High Street
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro – Beachfront café/restaurant on Swanage Pier
The Roof Terrace – Stylish lunch/dinner on the Stone Quay with stunning views over the Bay
The Salt Pig Too – Café, restaurant & urban farm shop
Beavers – Popular family-friendly brunch/café spot on Institute Road
Smoke on the Water Swanage – Barbecue-style restaurant with salads, sauces & sides
Seventh Wave – Café & restaurant at Durlston Country Park
Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant- The Stone Quay, Swanage,
The Corner Mediterranean Restaurant - Classic Mediterranean dishes
Chilled Red - High quality British & European dishes
La Trattoria - Authentic Italian food
The Purbeck Plaza - Classic Spanish Tapas, family friendly relaxed atmosphere
Sea Breeze Restaurant- Fish restaurant with up close sea views
The Pierhead Restaurant- Seafood restaurant overlooking the pier
Masala Indian Restaurant -Authentic Indian restaurant and take away service
Wok Chef Chinese Takeaway - Delicious Chinese takeaway food
Golden Bengal Indian Restaurant- Indian Restaurant with a dedicated following and takeaway service.
Cafés, Coffee Spots & TakeAways
Chococo- Award winning chocolates and cafe
Down The Beach – Beachfront café kiosk on Burlington Chine
The Old Stables Delicatessen & Eaterie – Polish Café and deli on Commercial Road
Hideaway Cafe – Friendly High Street café
Burnt Toast - Café & Catering – Breakfast/brunch café
Love Cake – Delightful cakes & coffee
Java Independent Coffee House – Independent coffee shop
Studio South– Art café & creative space
McAllisters - Friendly cafe with ice cream, found on Institute Road.
Gee Whites - Found on the Stone Quay, ice creams, chips, seafood and sandwiches.
Fortes Cafe Tratt - next door to La Trattoria, serving excellent coffee and light meals.
The Cabin- Found on the seafront beneath the Grand Hotel, lunches, ice creams and drinks.
Romeos Piri Piri- Station Road, Swanage offering tasty grilled chicken with sauces of your choice.
The Cornish Bakery - Handcrafted Cornish pasties easily spotted on the corner by The Mowlem.
The Italian Bakery- Located on Institute Road and serving breakfast, brunch & lunch with a fusion of Italian and British breads and patisserie.
Fortes Gelato- Located beneath The Mowlem Theatre serving coffee, cakes and Italian gelato.
Baboo Gelato- Serving Bridport made local gelato, coffees, teas and cold refreshments.
Coastal Crust Pizzeria- Just outside the town centre, the pizzeria serves Neapolitan style pizzas to eat in or takeaway.
Munch Street Food- Homemade food served daily just outside the centre of Swanage.
The Hungry Shark- Quirky restaurant overlooking the Bay serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pubs & Inns
The Village Inn - Ulwell Holiday Park, family friendly.
The Ship Inn – Classic pub on High Street, family friendly and a great menu
Black Swan Inn– Traditional pub with garden and delicious food
Red Lion Swanage – Historic town centre pub
The White Horse Inn – Busy pub on the High Street
The Royal Oak– Local pub with food menu
The Globe- A community run pub in Herston
The Arches - Cheese and Wine Bar
Hotels
The Grand Hotel- Unrivalled views across the Bay to accompany your meals
The Pines Hotel - Delicious food with beautiful views