# The Watchouse Cafe, Bridport — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.2/5 from 1,186 Google reviews. Charming cafe with a decked beach terrace for breakfast, fresh fish and wood-fired pizza. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/restaurants/the-watchouse-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Watchouse Cafe West Bay, Dorset [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3014731934139504475&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Watch House](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117306185009133812476) **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. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places 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](http://www.watchhousecafe.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## 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](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/319095). [More restaurants in Dorset](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (1,186 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://www.watchhousecafe.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01308 459330](tel:01308459330) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Dorset **Plus Code** 9C2VP65Q+X5 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Dorset Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, The Watchouse Cafe takes reservations. ### How do I contact The Watchouse Cafe? Call The Watchouse Cafe on +44 1308 459330. ## More near The Watchouse Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Bridport Arms Hotel ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/bridport/hotels/bridport-arms-hotel) - [The Durbeyfield Guest House ★ 4.4 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-bay/hotels/the-durbeyfield-guest-house) - [The George ★ 4.4 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-bay/hotels/the-george) - [Haddon House Hotel ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bridport/hotels/haddon-house-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Flat F Bay House next door](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/flat-f-bay-house-syk1099943) - [Jurassic View 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/jurassic-view-syk994311) - [Flat 30 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/flat-30-syk1058017) - [Beach Side 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/beach-side-syk1095399) ### Campsites nearby - [West Bay Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/camping/west-bay-holiday-park) - [Britt Valley Campground ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/camping/britt-valley-campground) - [Highlands End Holiday Park ★ 4.6 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/camping/highlands-end-holiday-park) - [Freshwater Beach Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/camping/freshwater-beach-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [West Bay Discovery Centre ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/bridport/attractions/west-bay-discovery-centre) - [Jurassic Fun Centre ★ 4.5 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/burton-bradstock/attractions/jurassic-fun-centre) - [Seal's Cove ★ 4.5 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bridport/attractions/seal-s-cove) - [Seatown Beach ★ 4.6 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bridport/attractions/seatown-beach)