Food & Drink

Find the best places to eat and drink in Swanage - from cocktails on the beach to dinner in a castle.

One of the things that lures visitors back to Swanage and Purbeck year after year is the variety of great places to eat and drink. Grab breakfast at a beach-side café, go traditional with fish & chips for lunch, and dine in style at one of the area’s top-rated restaurants or pubs. With a range of family-friendly options and more grown-up dining options, there’s something to suit every taste and budget. For a memorable culinary experience, pick up some of Dorset’s local produce from the local delis and markets to cook up your own feast, or sample some fresh seafood at one of the more unique restaurants, such as Durlston Castle, or the nearby quirky Pig on the Beach in Studland.
Fish & Chips
Restaurants Takeaways

Fish & Chips

A visit to Swanage isn't complete without the time-honoured English tradition of beach-side fish & chips. (more…) "Fish & Chips"

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The Black Swan Inn
Pubs

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan pub on Swanage’s High Street is a locals’ and visitors’ favourite for its great food and relaxed vibe. (more…) "The Black Swan...

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The Red Lion
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The Red Lion

Situated in the heart of Swanage, The Red Lion pub is a traditional family-run establishment serving local beers, ales and hearty, old-fashioned pub grub. (more…)...

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Restaurants

Restaurants

Whether you’re looking for somewhere special for a lazy brunch, or a quick, hearty bite to fuel a day exploring the Isle of Purbeck, Swanage...

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Pubs
Pubs Venue hire

Pubs

There's a great range of pubs in Swanage, from gastropubs to go-to music venues, and from your traditional log fires and wooden beams for that...

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