Salt Pig Too is a thriving independent café & restaurant, butchery and urban farm shop in the heart of Swanage town centre and just a short stroll from the beach.
The sister business of The Salt Pig in Wareham, which opened its doors in 2010, Swanage’s very own Salt Pig opened its doors in 2018.
Serving seasonally-inspired dishes, Swanage’s Salt Pig restaurant can seat 50 people and all ingredients are locally-sourced where possible.
(all images courtesy of The Salt Pig’s Instagram)
With a strong commitment to animal welfare, provenance and responsible rearing practices, The Salt Pig proudly sources all its pork, lamb and beef within 8 miles of both premises, and fresh fish and shellfish are delivered daily.
The Salt Pig’s own family of rare breed Mangalista & Berkshire pigs are kept on local heathland and woodland and have famously appeared on the BBC’s Countryfile programme.
Butcher & meat boxes are also available via The Salt Pig’s butchery and can be ordered online ready for collection from either farm shop.
(pictures credit: The Salt Pig)
Opening hours & contact
Opening times
The farm shop and restaurant in Swanage is open as follows:
- Monday – Wednesday – 8am – 6pm
- Thursday – Saturday – 8am – 11pm
- Sunday – 8am- 4pm
Contact details
Call to book a table or follow The Salt Pig’s social media for their latest news and updates:
- 📞 01929 423616
- 📥 swanage.saltpig@gmail.com
- ℹ️ www.facebook.com/thesaltpig1/
- ℹ️ www.thesaltpig.co.uk
Location in town
📍7A Station Road Postcode: BH19 1AB
Centrally-located on Station Road, Salt Pig Too is a stone’s throw from the beach, The Mowlem theatre & cinema, and all of Swanage’s main shops and amenities.
There is a small amount of short-stay on-street parking on Station Road itself, which is handy if you’re popping in to collect your butcher’s box or visit the urban farm shop.
There are two short-stay car parks a short stroll from the café (Mermond Place & Co-Op) and two long-stay car parks within a five-minute walk of Salt Pig Too (Broad Road & Main Beach car parks) if you’re staying for a quick coffee, lazy brunch or hearty dinner.
Catering
The Salt Pig team can cater for your wedding or event at any location across Purbeck.
They’ll work with you to come up with your perfect menu, whether that’s a hog roast at a big family BBQ, canapés at a work meeting or even a private party.
Weddings will be given an extra special touch with a dedicated food & drinks wedding planner.
No menu design is too big or too small – you can request a special afternoon tea, rustic outdoor buffet or full sit-down dinner.
The Salt Pig regularly caters for businesses in the area including the RSPB and the National Trust.
For catering enquiries, visit The Salt Pig’s website: www.thesaltpig.co.uk/outdoor-catering/
The Sandy Salt Pig
The Sandy Salt Pig is a new mobile food trailer based at Middle Beach in Studland – the perfect accompaniment to a seaside stroll.
Warm up after your walk with a breakfast butty & hot drink on a crisp winter day or stay a while and brunch by the beach on a warm afternoon.
Sandy Salt Pig opening times: Daily, 9am -4pm
Salt Pig pop-ups
The Forgotten Salt Pig
This mobile catering van can often be at Tyneham, where facilities are otherwise limited.
Typically, Tyneham hosts the Forgotten Salt Pig through the summer, serving hot & cold drinks, and light bites such as sausage rolls and sweet treats.
(Note that at Tyneham it’s cash-only payments due to there being no signal in the abandoned village.)
The Artful Pig
You’ll find this pop-up at artist collective & gallery Sandy Hill Arts in Corfe Castle.
Stop for a snack here as you browse the art and craft at The Boilerhouse Gallery or visit Corfe Castle Railway Station.
Sandy Hill Arts holds regular live music and arts events, including a range of workshops for both adults and children. Find out more online: sandyhillarts.co.uk
The Salt Pig, Wareham
Find the original Salt Pig on North Street in Wareham:
- 📍6 North Street, BH20 4AF
- 📞 01929 550673
- 📥 wareham.saltpig@gmail.com