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Watch House Café

West Bay
BRIDPORT
Dorset
DT6 4EN

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*LATEST UPDATE* Now open for alfresco & takeaway dining everyday from 10am until 6pm. Call to book your table for the new covered patio area on 01308 459330.

Watch House Café is a breezy, easy going café in the heart of West Bay on the stunning Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The café has been completely refurbished and now offers extensive outdoor seating areas offering stunning views along the coastline across the harbour towards Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Looking the other way towards Burton Bradstock you have the imposing golden cliffs that are so well known along this coastline. A great spot to see the Jurassic Coast in all its glory whilst enjoying delicious pizza from the wood fired oven or spectacular seafood.

Opening Times

Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

* Open Daily from 10:00 am
Breakfast - 10:00 - 11:30
Lunch - 12 - 3pm
Pizza - 12 - 4pm
Close at 5pm
Closing time is weather dependent, normally 4pm

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
1024 reviews
  • Travelers Choice 2020
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
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    4 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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  • Jane B
    Weymouth, United Kingdom
    So glad we left!
    1 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 5th December 2020
    We went intending to have lunch but had a 20-30 minute wait before they opened the lunch menu so ordered drinks while we waited. We were offered a tiny table that was very close to the service area... Read full review
  • 134kristiew
    Tonbridge, United Kingdom
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    Family
    Post lockdown dinner
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 17th April 2021
    We had a fabulous meal on the outside terrace, the new normal to wrap up warm for your dinner ! It was a lovely treat after a day exploring and so good to be able to have dinner out. I had crab... Read full review
  • Dbh39
    Ogwell
    Amazing calamari
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 20th April 2021
    What a great little place this is, the calamari was stunning and the service was great. When you combine this with great views it’s a fab restaurant that we’ll be definitely returning to time and... Read full review
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  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • Open now
  • Outside seating

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  • Al Fresco Dining

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  • Seafront

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Follow directions for West Bay along the A35.  Once you get to the harbour head left towards the beachfront and you’ll find us at the end of the road.

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