Bridport Guidebook
Food scene
Bridport
This little restaurant serves the most delicious Asian inspired dishes. Make sure you book in advance.
55 locals recommend
Dorshi
6 Chancery LnThis little restaurant serves the most delicious Asian inspired dishes. Make sure you book in advance.
Wonderful beach front cafe, famous for it's fish dishes and stunning views.
148 locals recommend
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach RoadWonderful beach front cafe, famous for it's fish dishes and stunning views.
Soulshine Cafe
76 South StFamily friendly restaurant. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Quirky location on the river at West Bay. Great value for families wanting a nice meal out. Open for coffee, cake and food all day.
31 locals recommend
Rise
Quirky location on the river at West Bay. Great value for families wanting a nice meal out. Open for coffee, cake and food all day.
This is a new Italian restaurant located about 10mins drive outside of Bridport. It's set on a working farm near Burton Bradstock. They do amazing pizza and traditional Italian dishes. Definitely worth a visit.
15 locals recommend
The Parlour
This is a new Italian restaurant located about 10mins drive outside of Bridport. It's set on a working farm near Burton Bradstock. They do amazing pizza and traditional Italian dishes. Definitely worth a visit.
Sundorbon Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Delivery
68 South StreetExcellent curry house!
Lovely pub food in Burton Bradstock. They have a lovely garden out the back too.
20 locals recommend
The Three Horseshoes
Mill StreetLovely pub food in Burton Bradstock. They have a lovely garden out the back too.
Historic pub sat on the edge of the cliff with glorious views out to see. It is accessible by car, or you can walk from here if you enjoy a longer walk.
79 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
Historic pub sat on the edge of the cliff with glorious views out to see. It is accessible by car, or you can walk from here if you enjoy a longer walk.
These guys serve the most amazing gelato through the window of their cafe on the high street.
6 locals recommend
Gelateria Beppino
33 West StThese guys serve the most amazing gelato through the window of their cafe on the high street.
This is the best pub in Bridport and is only a 2min walk away. They have a nice little beer garden too.
13 locals recommend
The Tiger Inn
14-16 Barrack StThis is the best pub in Bridport and is only a 2min walk away. They have a nice little beer garden too.
Sightseeing
World Heritage Site with stunning coastal views. Excellent walks and beautiful beaches.
194 locals recommend
Jurassic Coast
World Heritage Site with stunning coastal views. Excellent walks and beautiful beaches.
Golden Cap
Highest point on the South Coast. A must-see when visiting Dorset.
Stunning views of West Dorset and the coast. Perfect place for a picnic.
43 locals recommend
Eggardon Hill Fort
King's LaneStunning views of West Dorset and the coast. Perfect place for a picnic.
The drive along the coast to Abbotsbury from Bridport is stunning. The drive alone is worth it!
128 locals recommend
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayThe drive along the coast to Abbotsbury from Bridport is stunning. The drive alone is worth it!
Bridport has a fantastic street market twice a week (Wed & Sat). There is also a vibrant undercover vintage market situated in town.
20 locals recommend
Bridport Vintage Market
Bridport has a fantastic street market twice a week (Wed & Sat). There is also a vibrant undercover vintage market situated in town.
City/town information
Famous for it's stunning sandstone cliffs and working harbour. West Bay is a wonderful place to spend your time. Choose from paddle boarding, swimming, hiring a rowing boat to explore the river, or just enjoying fish and chips on the pier.
167 locals recommend
West Bay
Famous for it's stunning sandstone cliffs and working harbour. West Bay is a wonderful place to spend your time. Choose from paddle boarding, swimming, hiring a rowing boat to explore the river, or just enjoying fish and chips on the pier.
Beautiful historic seaside town. Lyme Regis is famous for it's Cobb and being the birthplace of Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
Beautiful historic seaside town. Lyme Regis is famous for it's Cobb and being the birthplace of Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter.
My Mum's shop
Smith & Smith Bridport Ltd
8 West StreetThis is my Mum's shop! Pop in and say 'Hello'. :-)
Activities
This is an indoor bouldering centre, suitable for children and adults alike. It makes a good rainy day activity!
Rockburn Ltd
Priory LaneThis is an indoor bouldering centre, suitable for children and adults alike. It makes a good rainy day activity!
It's definitely worth checking to see what is on here. They have a great mix of music, film and stand-up comedy.
32 locals recommend
Bridport Electric Palace
35 South StIt's definitely worth checking to see what is on here. They have a great mix of music, film and stand-up comedy.
This is about half an hour away in the car. It makes a great day out :-)
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThis is about half an hour away in the car. It makes a great day out :-)
There are lots of friendly animals here, plus a huge soft play for younger children.
Vurlands Animal Farm
South West Coast PathThere are lots of friendly animals here, plus a huge soft play for younger children.
These RIB boats do regular trips throughout the summer. They go from West Bay to Lyme Regis and back, so can be used as a highspeed water taxi!
9 locals recommend
Lyme Bay RIB Charter
These RIB boats do regular trips throughout the summer. They go from West Bay to Lyme Regis and back, so can be used as a highspeed water taxi!
Ideal for wet days. They have an indoor public swimming pool including a children's pool.
17 locals recommend
Bridport Leisure Centre
Skilling Hill RoadIdeal for wet days. They have an indoor public swimming pool including a children's pool.