Jennifer’s guidebook.
Sightseeing
Lovely in-house brewed ciders in a tucked-away rural setting down winding Dorset lanes. Great place to stop while exploring the local countryside.
Dorset Nectar Cider
Pineapple LaneLovely in-house brewed ciders in a tucked-away rural setting down winding Dorset lanes. Great place to stop while exploring the local countryside.
Symondsbury
Great walks up the iconic Colmers Hill
Abbotsbury
The drive from Bridport along the coast to Abbotsbury is spectacular
Home of the iconic cliffs as featured in the TV series Broadchurch
47 locals recommend
West Bay Beach Dorset
EsplanadeHome of the iconic cliffs as featured in the TV series Broadchurch
Iron-age hillfort. The views across the Marshwood vale are spectacular.
7 locals recommend
Lambert's Castle Hill
Iron-age hillfort. The views across the Marshwood vale are spectacular.
Food scene
Fabulous food. Has vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
52 locals recommend
Soulshine Cafe
76 South StFabulous food. Has vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Dorshi
6 Chancery LnSpecialises in East Asian small plates
One of the Thai chefs taught me how to cook genuine Thai food. They always use authentic fresh ingredients. A local favorite.
7 locals recommend
Klin Klans Thai Cuisine
4 Victoria GroveOne of the Thai chefs taught me how to cook genuine Thai food. They always use authentic fresh ingredients. A local favorite.
Good pub grub and, if you are lucky, live music on some nights.
Outside seating area great for people watching on market days.
The Market House
37 Maiden StGood pub grub and, if you are lucky, live music on some nights.
Outside seating area great for people watching on market days.
Family-run chip shop. Park in the East Street car park and walk one minute to the restaurant in King Street.
If you are at West Bay you can grab a takeaway and sit on the beach to eat. From September through to February you can watch the sunset while munching your meal. From November through to January you can watch the sunrise at about 7 am too.
Longs Fish and Chips
15 King StFamily-run chip shop. Park in the East Street car park and walk one minute to the restaurant in King Street.
If you are at West Bay you can grab a takeaway and sit on the beach to eat. From September through to February you can watch the sunset while munching your meal. From November through to January you can watch the sunrise at about 7 am too.
Longs Fish and Chips
15 King StThis west Street branch of Longs sells Gluten-free battered fish.
A local favourite for its roast dinners on a Sunday. Indoor restaurant and outdoor seating weather permitting. The beers are not bad either!
8 locals recommend
The George
The StreetA local favourite for its roast dinners on a Sunday. Indoor restaurant and outdoor seating weather permitting. The beers are not bad either!
Recent refurbishment and new owners have really made a difference to this place. The food is delicious. Easy ordering online or in person to take away or sit in.
7 locals recommend
Sundorbon Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Delivery
68 South StreetRecent refurbishment and new owners have really made a difference to this place. The food is delicious. Easy ordering online or in person to take away or sit in.
Long established restaurant whose owners do a lot to support the community including giving cookery lessons at local events and donating food to various local charities.
7 locals recommend
Taj Mahal
20 East StLong established restaurant whose owners do a lot to support the community including giving cookery lessons at local events and donating food to various local charities.
Fresh ice cream is handmade using fresh, seasonal fruit to produce sensational, mouth-watering flavours.
For all you ice cream lovers you won't want to miss this.
Baboo Gelato West Bay
5 W Bay RdFresh ice cream is handmade using fresh, seasonal fruit to produce sensational, mouth-watering flavours.
For all you ice cream lovers you won't want to miss this.
Great for a hot pasty snack after a walk around West Bay in the winter (or any other time). We sometimes buy pasties for our dinner later too.
22 locals recommend
The Cornish Bakery
15 Sidford High StGreat for a hot pasty snack after a walk around West Bay in the winter (or any other time). We sometimes buy pasties for our dinner later too.
This is where we go for a hot drink after walking up the cliff and out along the pier in the cold weather. They do great breakfasts too.
Windy Corner Cafe
QuaysideThis is where we go for a hot drink after walking up the cliff and out along the pier in the cold weather. They do great breakfasts too.
Shopping
Everything you need and don't need plus a reminisce of childhood memories.
20 locals recommend
Bridport Vintage Market
Everything you need and don't need plus a reminisce of childhood memories.
For all you vinyl record lovers. Be amazed at the selection within, and knowledge of the owner.
Clocktower Music
Saint Michael's LaneFor all you vinyl record lovers. Be amazed at the selection within, and knowledge of the owner.
Local/ family history
A wealth of local information is contained within this little museum. Occasionally there are demonstrations and talks.
They can also advise you about the local history centre where you can research local and family history.
15 locals recommend
Bridport Museum
25 South StA wealth of local information is contained within this little museum. Occasionally there are demonstrations and talks.
They can also advise you about the local history centre where you can research local and family history.
Traveler advice
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