The Watchouse Cafe
West Bay, Dorset
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In short: The Watchouse Cafe is a restaurant in Dorset, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,186 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome.
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Charming cafe with a decked beach terrace for breakfast, fresh fish and wood-fired pizza. Summary via Google
About The Watchouse Cafe
The Watchouse Cafe sits at West Bay with a decked terrace overlooking the beach. It serves breakfast, wood-fired pizza, and fish dishes including crab linguini and fish and chips. Dogs are welcome, and the venue takes bookings for groups and families.
Food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. Google rating is 4.2 from 1186 reviews.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see The Watchouse Cafe's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- West Bay Discovery Centre next door
- The Customs House Emporium West Bay est.2013 next door
- Durbeyfield 100m away
- Parkdean Resorts West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners say this restaurant offers delicious wood-fired pizzas, hearty breakfasts, and well-cooked meals like crab linguini and fish and chips. They also highlight the friendly, attentive staff, good value, and dog-friendly atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1,186 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Dorset
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Watchouse Cafe?
The Watchouse Cafe is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 10am–5pm; Fri–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Watchouse Cafe any good?
The Watchouse Cafe is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,186 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Is The Watchouse Cafe dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Watchouse Cafe.
Is The Watchouse Cafe good for children?
Yes, The Watchouse Cafe is listed as good for children.
Can you book a table at The Watchouse Cafe?
Yes, The Watchouse Cafe takes reservations.
How do I contact The Watchouse Cafe?
Call The Watchouse Cafe on +44 1308 459330.