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Local Food
Local Food
Swanage has a large selection of excellent eating houses, whether you prefer a pub meal or a cosy restaurant.We have listed a few places here which we have sampled and enjoyed, but there are many more and you can always leave your recommendations for other guests in our suggestion book on your departure.
Restaurants
Fine seafront dining at Ocean Bay Restaurant with spectacular views across the bay. In the top 10 of the Daily Telegraphs summer dining restaurants.
Booking is advised. 019129 422222.
Chilled Red
Just off the High Street, Chilled Red is a new brasserie tucked away in a maze of alleys with an ever changing menu. Booking is advised. 01929 426066.
If your taste in dining is for the very best cuisine served in comfortable and friendly surroundings in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, then The Corner Restaurant in Swanage will surely whet your appetite! Booking is always advisable 01929 424969.
Tawny's is a popular, comfortable and entertaining wine bar and restaurant, right in the heart of Purbeck in Dorset. Wholesome, fresh-cooked, and tasty food, an eclectic and well-researched wine list that is second-to-none, caring and attentive staff. 01929 422781.
Public Houses
For relaxing and comfortable surroundings, come to the Ship for your lunchtime or evening meal. Live music on some occasions – if this is not your scene check out the listing in the hallway.Highly rated freshly cooked food. 01929 423855
One of the best Swanage pubs, serving a wide selection of real ale and ciders combined with quality wines and spirits. Also serving an extensive range of food from snacks through to exciting special dishes in the newly refurbished restaurant. 01929 423533
Just a short stroll from Marston so ideal for that last minute decision to eat out. Some live music here too so check out the listing in the hallway.
Under new management with the website currently under construction. Full details from 01929 422651
Beach Cafes
The Blue Beach Café
Found at the foot of Burlington Chine with a decked seating area and plenty of shade from the summer sunshine. Sally & Mark welcome you to the North Beach with a fine selection of snacks, meals, drinks and ice creams always made with local produce.
The Lobster Pot
Steph’s café can be found beneath the Grand Hotel again with a great selection of food on offer.
Located on the stone quay towards Swanage pier where you can sit outside enjoying the view and tasting really fresh sea food from the local area. Bookings are not taken here, nor are credit cards but lobster and crab are available for a takeaway service. 01929 425720 for further information.
Self Catering
For those of you who love to sample locally produced foods when you are cooking up family meals in the flats, make sure you check out these suppliers for the produce Dorset can offer:
Farm Shops
Good food, naturally.
Goldy's Farm Shop, Bere Farm, Lytchett Matravers,BH16 6ER Telephone: 01202 625777 Fax: 01202 625899
Chicken, lamb, beef, turkeys and eggs.
Rempstone Farm, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5JH
01929 48139
The Windswept Cow Cheese Company
Cheeses are available from Post Office in Langton Matravers, Purbeck Deli Swanage, Studland Stores, Goldy’s Farm Shops & the Fridge Dorchester.
Betcher Farm
Church Knowle, Wareham
Will deliver a selection of seasonal fruit & vegetables in 5 different sized boxes. Call 01929 481336 or 07875 142227 for further information.
Wilkswood Farm Shop
Valley Road, Nr Swanage,
Open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. 01929 427970 for a good selection of locally produced meats.
Farmers Markets These popularmarkets are held in various locations throughout the county.
Take a look at Direct from Dorset’s web site for all kinds of Dorset produce and goods which can be found throughout the County.
Check out the Purbeck Products website for further details and places to shop.
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