Not only is Lyme Regis a fantastic town to enjoy gorgeous sea views, but its eateries also feature menus filled with locally-caught seafood and delicious local produce making the most of delicious fresh ingredients supplied by local fishermen, farms, vineyards and breweries.
Something for everyone
Lyme has a feast of gastronomic delights to suit every taste, budget and occasion. The town has many food shops, restaurants and pubs, cafes and tea rooms. No trip to the seaside would be complete without a fish and chip supper.
Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood while taking in the beautiful views across the bay, enjoy a hearty meal or Sunday roast at a welcoming pub, cosy up in an intimate Italian hideaway off a side street, and experience tastes of the world in Spanish, Chinese and Thai restaurants and takeaways.
Lyme Regis restaurants
Lyme Regis is renowned as a culinary hotspot of the UK. If you like a view whilst eating out then why not try Poco Pizza, this authentic Italian boasts a beachside location as well as delicious food!.
Recently there has also been some new restaurant openings with chefs adding some delicious options to the already established food scene with restaurants like Robin Wylde, which showcases seasonal and local food, as well as taking advantage of wild foods from the surrounding coast, hedgerows and fields.
Cookery Courses in Lyme Regis
Why not learn a few new skills whilst on holiday in Lyme Regis? Whether you're an aspiring cook or food lover, there's a course to inspire you at the renowned River Cottage. Lasting one to four days, the courses are led by experts and focus on seasonal, local, organic, and whole foods.
Local Dorset brews
If you fancy trying a drop of the local brew then head down to the Town Mill where you can visit the Lyme Regis Brewery’s Tap Room. The brewery was founded in 2010 and over the years has crafted a selection of fine craft beers for you to taste and enjoy. There is always a great selection of beers, wines, as well as local artisan ciders to enjoy there or take home.
Throughout town there are plenty of traditional inns and family-friendly pubs to grab a drink and a bite to eat. Many of the local pubs offer local beers, ales, ciders and wines as well as outdoor seating areas for the summer months.
Tasty souvenirs
Don’t forget to buy some tasty local treats to take home and enjoy. Visit Lyme’s many bakeries and shops to pick up some delicious cakes, pasties, local ales, wines and Dorset fudge to enjoy yourself or to give to loved ones – a perfect souvenir of your trip to Lyme Regis.
Check out our listings below for a great selection of places to eat and drink.
