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Renamed Oliveto. Spectacular views of Weymouth and the Jurassic coastline
from the iconic old Pier Bandstand.
23 residents recomanen
Al Molo
Renamed Oliveto. Spectacular views of Weymouth and the Jurassic coastline
from the iconic old Pier Bandstand.
Seabeats on The Esplanade. Enjoy the lobster thermidor, seabass and scallop dishes. Local chef Adam Foster adds regularly to the menu. It has a relaxed coastal feel. Sit inside the cosy restaurant or under the heaters outside.
14 residents recomanen
Sea Beats
86 The EsplanadeSeabeats on The Esplanade. Enjoy the lobster thermidor, seabass and scallop dishes. Local chef Adam Foster adds regularly to the menu. It has a relaxed coastal feel. Sit inside the cosy restaurant or under the heaters outside.
Billy winters is a casual beach bar and diner on chesil beach. It's colourful & quirky and has a great outside area under a huge canopy. The menu is vast and has something for the whole family to enjoy, from crab & avocado on toast, all types of burgers and wood fired pizzas. Sit, eat, enjoy a cocktail and watch the paddle boarders go out.
93 residents recomanen
Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadBilly winters is a casual beach bar and diner on chesil beach. It's colourful & quirky and has a great outside area under a huge canopy. The menu is vast and has something for the whole family to enjoy, from crab & avocado on toast, all types of burgers and wood fired pizzas. Sit, eat, enjoy a cocktail and watch the paddle boarders go out.
A small ice cream shop in the old harbour. Gelatiere Seb Cole and his team have created 500 different flavours. Good luck choosing your favourite flavour or try a new one such as carrot cake or black sesame.
Boho Gelato
51a St Mary StA small ice cream shop in the old harbour. Gelatiere Seb Cole and his team have created 500 different flavours. Good luck choosing your favourite flavour or try a new one such as carrot cake or black sesame.
Cafe overlooking the harbour. A favourite breakfast or brunch place serving English breakfasts and offering lovely homemade cakes, milkshakes and cream teas.
7 residents recomanen
Custom House Cafe
The QuayCafe overlooking the harbour. A favourite breakfast or brunch place serving English breakfasts and offering lovely homemade cakes, milkshakes and cream teas.
Picturesque pub located on the harbour. It also has a sunny centre courtyard with patio heaters in the colder weather.
13 residents recomanen
The Ship Inn, Weymouth
Custom House QuayPicturesque pub located on the harbour. It also has a sunny centre courtyard with patio heaters in the colder weather.
Laid back spot with a lifeboat theme, serving hearty pub fare, seaford specials and specialist rums. In the colder months has outside beach hut booths available.
22 residents recomanen
The Red Lion
Hope StreetLaid back spot with a lifeboat theme, serving hearty pub fare, seaford specials and specialist rums. In the colder months has outside beach hut booths available.
Informal modern restaurant opposite the seafront. Italian pizza & Pasta dishes.
16 residents recomanen
Enzo Ristorante & Pizzeria
110 The EsplanadeInformal modern restaurant opposite the seafront. Italian pizza & Pasta dishes.
Italian restaurant - Specialises in delicious authentic sourdough Pizza, Salads & Pasta.
6 residents recomanen
Nicetta
1 St Mary StItalian restaurant - Specialises in delicious authentic sourdough Pizza, Salads & Pasta.
The George is a harbour favourite. Relaxed environment and has tables outside in warmer weather. BBQ Ribs/chicken/burgers/Sunday lunch amongst menu favourites.
13 residents recomanen
The George Bar & Grill
2 Custom House QuayThe George is a harbour favourite. Relaxed environment and has tables outside in warmer weather. BBQ Ribs/chicken/burgers/Sunday lunch amongst menu favourites.
Seafood restaurant on the Esplanade enjoying views overlooking the beach. Sustainably caught, fresh, local fish landed that day from their boat Rockfisher, as well as fish selected that morning from Brixham Fish Market.
20 residents recomanen
Rockfish Weymouth
48-49 The EsplanadeSeafood restaurant on the Esplanade enjoying views overlooking the beach. Sustainably caught, fresh, local fish landed that day from their boat Rockfisher, as well as fish selected that morning from Brixham Fish Market.
Nautico Lounge
66 St Thomas StGreat vibe, lots of variety of food. Burgers, tapas etc…
Edge Restaurant
Friendly staff & lots of choice. Try the different breakfast options.
Cocktails
A Cocktail bar on the esplanade beachfront with a chilled beach vibe and music. A vast menu of cocktails to consider.
24 residents recomanen
The Nook
54-55 The EsplanadeA Cocktail bar on the esplanade beachfront with a chilled beach vibe and music. A vast menu of cocktails to consider.
A cosy intimate cocktail bar in town. Unique cocktails (magical & smoking) a little different to the average cocktail.
PlayYard
59 Saint Thomas StreetA cosy intimate cocktail bar in town. Unique cocktails (magical & smoking) a little different to the average cocktail.
KIKA BEACH
52-53 The EsplanadeOn the esplanade - good tapas bar and cocktails.
Sightseeing
Durdle door is a spectacular sight and one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic coast. Also pay a visit to Lulworth cove very nearby.
403 residents recomanen
Porta de Durdle
Durdle door is a spectacular sight and one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic coast. Also pay a visit to Lulworth cove very nearby.
Swanage is a bustling coastal town with a long sandy beach, coastal walk, pier, shops, mini golf and railway.
153 residents recomanen
Swanage
Swanage is a bustling coastal town with a long sandy beach, coastal walk, pier, shops, mini golf and railway.
Lyme Regis has a historic iconic seaside town with its harbour & fossil hunting. Visit Dinosaurland fossil museum and walk along the Cobb.
326 residents recomanen
Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis has a historic iconic seaside town with its harbour & fossil hunting. Visit Dinosaurland fossil museum and walk along the Cobb.
Rodwell trail will take you along the former Weymouth & Portland railway. Look out for the ‘dripping wall’ on the trail and the spectacular lower coastal path. Along the trail you will find Sandsfoot Cove & castle and can stop for a while at the cafe. They do the most delicious cream scones. There is a variety of wildlife along the trail including Kingfishers and plant life such as Foxgloves, Bluebells and Meadow Buttercups. The trail is suitable for walkers and cyclists.
23 residents recomanen
Rodwell Trail
Rodwell trail will take you along the former Weymouth & Portland railway. Look out for the ‘dripping wall’ on the trail and the spectacular lower coastal path. Along the trail you will find Sandsfoot Cove & castle and can stop for a while at the cafe. They do the most delicious cream scones. There is a variety of wildlife along the trail including Kingfishers and plant life such as Foxgloves, Bluebells and Meadow Buttercups. The trail is suitable for walkers and cyclists.
Walk from studland bay and pass a old Dorset pub for lunch. Old Harry rocks stand tall on Handfast point and are one of the most famous landmarks on the south coast. Part of the Jurassic coast world heritage site and managed by the National Trust.
152 residents recomanen
Old Harry Rocks
Walk from studland bay and pass a old Dorset pub for lunch. Old Harry rocks stand tall on Handfast point and are one of the most famous landmarks on the south coast. Part of the Jurassic coast world heritage site and managed by the National Trust.
Small harbour resort & charming small fishing village with impressive golden cliffs. It has become a popular destination thanks to its appearance in the award winning series Broadchurch starring David Tennant.
Many small kiosks selling food & ice creams plus cafes/restaurants. For something special - Dinner on a steam train - The station kitchen.
167 residents recomanen
West Bay
Small harbour resort & charming small fishing village with impressive golden cliffs. It has become a popular destination thanks to its appearance in the award winning series Broadchurch starring David Tennant.
Many small kiosks selling food & ice creams plus cafes/restaurants. For something special - Dinner on a steam train - The station kitchen.
Local places of Interest
Follow the Wonderland Sculpture Trail. Nature trails, sunken gardens, colonial style teahouse, children's adventure play area and illuminated night time walks.
Also visit Abbotsbury's Swannery nearby with its colony of nesting mute swans.
128 residents recomanen
Jardins Subtropicals d'Abbotsbury
Bullers WayFollow the Wonderland Sculpture Trail. Nature trails, sunken gardens, colonial style teahouse, children's adventure play area and illuminated night time walks.
Also visit Abbotsbury's Swannery nearby with its colony of nesting mute swans.
Discover the maze of underground passages, museum of the Fort's history, parade ground, guns high on the ramparts and fun trails for the children. Different fun events are held throughout the year.
79 residents recomanen
Fort Nothe
Barrack RoadDiscover the maze of underground passages, museum of the Fort's history, parade ground, guns high on the ramparts and fun trails for the children. Different fun events are held throughout the year.
Portland Bill lighthouse, standing tall since 1906. Spectacular rugged views and coastline. See the waves crashing down. There is a visitor centre and a large playing field perfect for picnics.
65 residents recomanen
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesPortland Bill lighthouse, standing tall since 1906. Spectacular rugged views and coastline. See the waves crashing down. There is a visitor centre and a large playing field perfect for picnics.
Bowleze cove is a small sand & shingle beach. You can walk the whole length of the beach from the esplanade past Greenhill gardens to the cove. There are cafes on the way, a restaurant & in the summer a beach bar too at the end in the cove.
36 residents recomanen
Bowleaze Cove
Bowleaze CovewayBowleze cove is a small sand & shingle beach. You can walk the whole length of the beach from the esplanade past Greenhill gardens to the cove. There are cafes on the way, a restaurant & in the summer a beach bar too at the end in the cove.
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze.
119 residents recomanen
Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadSanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze.
Within the park you will find hidden away sculptures carved from the rocks within the natural quarry environment.
44 residents recomanen
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
Within the park you will find hidden away sculptures carved from the rocks within the natural quarry environment.
Can be found on the walk from Weymouth to Portland. Cafe in castle gardens with outside seating.
Sandsfoot Castle
Can be found on the walk from Weymouth to Portland. Cafe in castle gardens with outside seating.
Greenhill Gardens
Landscaped gardens. Cafe in grounds. Seating with sea-views.
Children activities
Navigate your way around Jolly Roger round galleons, treasure chests, and gunpowder barrels.
Book your tickets online.
9 residents recomanen
Pirate Adventure Mini Golf
Navigate your way around Jolly Roger round galleons, treasure chests, and gunpowder barrels.
Book your tickets online.
Family friendly sea life adventure park. Aquarium, rock pools, glass walk through with sharks, turtles, colourful fish all overhead and children's outdoor play area/splash pool area.
81 residents recomanen
Centre SEA LIFE de Weymouth
Family friendly sea life adventure park. Aquarium, rock pools, glass walk through with sharks, turtles, colourful fish all overhead and children's outdoor play area/splash pool area.
Parc d'atraccions Fantasy Island
Bowleaze CovewayAdventure park made for kids.
Small award-winning museum sorely dedicated to dinosaurs with a quiz, interactive elements, puzzles and a chance to make your own discoveries within the excavation pit.
29 residents recomanen
The Dinosaur Museum
Icen WaySmall award-winning museum sorely dedicated to dinosaurs with a quiz, interactive elements, puzzles and a chance to make your own discoveries within the excavation pit.
Jardins d'Alexandra
EsplanadeChildren’s amusements/rides on the esplanade.
Impressive sand sculptures. Additional sand pits and activities for children.
27 residents recomanen
Sandworld
Impressive sand sculptures. Additional sand pits and activities for children.