Bays Dough House

BH19 1BH

Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk

BH19 1NU

Chilled Red

Primarily seafood restaurant tucked behind Swanage's main streets, serving a regularly-changing set menu of fresh local seafood, steak, lamb and duck. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. May open seasonally.

• seafood
• british

BH19 1DF

Coastal Crust Cafe and Pizzeria

Swanage cafe & pizzeria. Handstretched ~11" Neapolitan 24-hour proof dough pizzas cooked in a Gozney oven at ~400°C. All-day breakfast, paninis, baps, gelato sundaes, Italian wine and cocktails. Eat-in and takeaway.

• italian
• pizza
• cafe

BH19 1EJ

Dragon Inn

Chinese restaurant and takeaway on Swanage High Street offering a broad Cantonese menu including dim sum, vermicelli dishes, sweet & sour and mock-meat vegetarian options.

• chinese

BH19 2LP

East Bar

Traditional pub, late-night bar and live-sport venue at the foot of Swanage High Street, in a Grade II Listed building. Outside seating, big-screen sport and live music during the Swanage festivals.

• pub

BH19 2LN

Fortes Coffee Shop

Family-run Italian coffee shop and ice cream parlour (Fortes Caffe Tratt / Fortes Gelateria) on the ground floor of The Mowlem, Swanage.

• italian
• cafe

BH19 1DD

Fortes Gelateria

Award-winning artisan gelato and sorbet maker on Swanage seafront, crafting handmade Italian ice cream on-site since 1926. Flavours change regularly and are promoted via Instagram.

• ice cream
• desserts

BH19 1DD

Gee Whites

Al fresco seafood restaurant and ice cream parlour overlooking Swanage Bay. Locally caught lobster, crab and shellfish alongside paninis, pizzas, burgers and fish & chips.

• british
• seafood
• cafe

BH19 2LN

Golden Bengal Tandoori

Long-established Indian restaurant and takeaway on Swanage High Street. Tandoori, balti and traditional curries; dine-in, takeaway and delivery.

• indian
• tandoori
• curry

BH19 2NW

Greggs

Greggs bakery and takeaway on Station Road, Swanage. Freshly baked savouries, sandwiches, sweet treats and hot drinks.

• bakery
• sandwich
• takeaway

BH19 1AE

Harlees Fish and Chips Ltd

Family-run fish and chip takeaway and casual restaurant on Station Road, Swanage. Sustainably-sourced cod and haddock with chip shop favourites.

• british
• seafood
• fish-and-chips

BH19 1AB

Herston Fish Bar

• fish-and-chips

BH19 2NP

Java Coffee House

Independent coffee house on Commercial Road, Swanage. Breakfast and lunch with vegan and gluten-free options.

• coffee-shop
• cafe
• british

BH19 1DF

La Trattoria

Family-run authentic Italian restaurant on Swanage High Street, established 1970 by Gerry and Louise Forte. Pizzas, pastas, fresh local fish, shellfish and lobsters.

• italian
• pizza
• seafood

BH19 2NT

Love Cake Etc

• cafe

BH19 2NX

Masala Indian Restaurant

Authentic Indian / Bangladeshi restaurant and takeaway on Swanage High Street, fully licensed and air-conditioned. Five-star Food Hygiene rating. Open 7 days a week; free home delivery on orders over £15 (Swanage & Langton), 10% off collection.

• indian
• bangladeshi

BH19 2LN

McAllisters

Cosy deli, cafe and picnic bar in Swanage serving breakfast, brunch and lunch — baguettes, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, breakfast baps, cakes and coffee. Dog-friendly.

• cafe
• deli
• british

BH19 1BX

McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar

Deli and picnic bar on Station Road, Swanage, serving sandwiches, baguettes, jacket potatoes, breakfast items and sweet treats.

• cafe
• deli
• sandwiches

BH19 1AD

McKenzies

Family-run bistro in Swanage serving British home-made comfort food including Purbeck pie, venison, Moroccan tagine and fresh seafood. Booking recommended.

• british
• bistro

BH19 1AD

Munch Streetfood

BH19 1AU

Nihal Spice

BH19 2LY

Pier Head Restaurant

Family-run bistro-style seafood restaurant on Swanage seafront. Daily-changing fish board reflecting locally landed catch — Dorset-coast fish, South Coast mussels, Portland crab and oysters — alongside ploughmans, salads, cold meat platters and puddings.

• seafood
• british
• bistro

BH19 2FH

Rainbow Kebab

• kebab
• pizza
• fast-food

BH19 2LN

Romeos Piri Piri Swanage

Healthy tasty grilled chicken, delicious wraps and handcrafted burgers with piri piri seasoning.

• portuguese
• chicken
• fast-food

BH19 1AE

Royal British Legion

Friendly community club in Swanage High Street serving classic pub mains, a Sunday carvery and kids' meals. Open to members and non-members; bookings advisable.

• british
• pub

BH19 2PA

Salt of Dorset Ltd

Consciously-curated coastal-inspired lifestyle store on Swanage High Street — pantry, apothecary, wardrobe, homewares and coffee — registered with the FSA as a restaurant/cafe but published as a retail shop with a coffee corner; no public food/drink menu.

• cafe
• coffee
• deli

BH19 2LT

Santa Fe Fun Park

The Hungry Shark restaurant at Santa Fe Fun Park, Swanage — burgers, fish and chips, and hot snacks in a botanical setting with views of Swanage Bay.

• burgers
• fish-and-chips
• american

BH19 1LD

Seabreeze

Traditional English sea-front cafe/restaurant on Swanage's Shore Road serving fresh fish, British and seafood dishes with vegetarian options.

• british
• seafood

BH19 1LA

Seventh Wave Restaurant & Kiosk

Cafe and restaurant at Durlston Castle on the Jurassic Coast, Swanage. Freshly sourced, locally focused menu with breakfast, light bites, salads, mains and a specials board; gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options throughout.

• british
• cafe
• seafood

BH19 2JL

Ship Inn

• british
• pub

BH19 2LR

Smoke on the Water

Smokehouse, bar and restaurant overlooking Swanage Bay on the High Street. Home-smoked meats served American-style with brunch, smokehouse bites, wings, loaded fries and platters.

• american
• bbq
• smokehouse

BH19 2FH

Swanage Bay Fish

Family-run traditional fishmonger at Unit 2 Tilly Mead, Commercial Road, Swanage. Stocks fresh local and West Country fish, shellfish, smoked fish and bespoke seafood platters (48 hours notice required). Home delivery available within Swanage.

• seafood
• fishmonger

BH19 1DF

Swanage Bay View

The View Bar & Coffee Lounge at Swanage Bay View Holiday Park (Away Resorts) — Filthy Fries, stacked burgers, hand-stretched pizzas, fried chicken and a Little Acorns kids menu.

• british
• pub
• pizza
• burgers

BH19 2QT

Swanage Conservative Club

BH19 1HE

Swanage Emporium Cafe

BH19 2NX

Swanage Railway Co. Ltd. (Kitchen Car)

BH19 1HB

Swanage Sailing Club

BH19 2AW

Swanage United Reformed Church

BH19 2NY

The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro

Cafe by day, bistro by night on Swanage Pier. Locally-sourced coffee, light meals, cakes and substantial mains including seafood, gourmet burgers and steaks.

• british
• bistro
• seafood

BH19 2AW

The Black Swan

Two-bar Swanage High Street inn serving freshly cooked, locally-sourced British food — chargrill steaks and ribs, seafood, hearty mains and a Sunday roast. Particularly accommodating for gluten-free diners.

• british
• pub
• grill

BH19 2NE

The Cellar Bar

Cafe bar at the rear of the Mowlem Theatre on the Swanage seafront. Coffee, cake, soft and alcoholic drinks; meat & cheese platters and Saturday-night fondue (booking required).

• bar
• cafe

BH19 1DD

The Club

BH19 2LN

The Corner Mediterranean Restaurant

Mediterranean takeaway and restaurant on Station Road, Swanage — fusion of Greek, Turkish, Italian and Spanish cuisine: pizzas, pastas, flatbreads, antipasti, salads and Mediterranean cheeseboards. Open daily 12:00-23:00.

• mediterranean
• italian
• greek
• turkish
• spanish
• pizza

BH19 1AD

The Cornish Bakery Shops Ltd

Hand-crafted Cornish pasties, artisan pastries and speciality coffee from a 70+ branch chain born in Mevagissey. Sweet and savoury pasties, sausage rolls, filled croissants and Pastel de Natas.

• bakery
• british
• cafe

BH19 1BT

The Crows Nest Inn

Family-run gastro pub on Ulwell Road, Swanage, offering traditional British classics from a regularly-changing locally-sourced menu, with a large beer garden and children's play area.

• british
• pub
• gastropub

BH19 1LE

The Curry Monster

BH19 2AA

The Fish Plaice

Established fish and chip shop near the quayside in Swanage, run by the Kirkpatrick family since 2004. Sustainably-sourced cod, haddock, hoki and hake, homemade fishcakes and scampi. Vegetarian options and kids meals available.

• fish-and-chips
• british
• takeaway

BH19 2LJ

The Fonc Lounge

Bar and live-music venue in the cellar of the historic Royal Victoria building on Swanage's lower High Street — cafe by day, wine bar and gig venue by night, with jukebox, table football and shuffleboard.

• bar

BH19 2LN

The Globe Inn

Community-owned village pub on Bell Street, taken over and refurbished by local residents in 2024; British pub menu from a 5-star hygiene-rated kitchen.

• british
• pub

BH19 2RY

The High Street Café

Locally owned all-day breakfast cafe in Swanage with English cafe options plus Turkish dishes. Caters for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. Now trading as Hideaway Cafe at the same address.

• british
• cafe
• breakfast
• turkish

BH19 2LN

The Italian Bakery

Italian artisan bakery and cafe a stone's throw from Swanage beach. Sourdoughs, focaccia, Sicilian lemon tarts, cannoli, fresh sandwiches and signature Italian coffee. Vegetarian and some gluten-free options.

• italian
• bakery
• cafe

BH19 1BX

The Loft

BH19 1DF

The Narrows

Kitchen & bar on Swanage High Street serving small-plate nibbles, large plates, sides and desserts. Seasonal menu with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 5pm.

• british
• european
• small-plates

BH19 2LY

The Old Stables Delicatessen

Delicatessen and eaterie on Commercial Road, Swanage. Cooked meats, local and European cheese, groceries, fresh fruit and veg, plus a coffee shop serving bagels, toasties, hot specials, homemade cakes and locally-roasted coffee.

• cafe
• delicatessen
• european

BH19 1DF

The Parade Fish and Chips

Seafront fish-and-chip shop and restaurant on the Swanage parade. Battered fish (haddock and others), chips, sides (mushy peas, curry sauce), seafood basket, fried shrimp, battered sausage, pea fritters.

• fish_and_chips
• seafood
• british

BH19 1DA

The Purbeck Plaza

Spanish tapas bar in the centre of Swanage with a daily-changing board menu covering meat, fish and vegetarian tapas.

• tapas
• spanish

BH19 2LP

The Red Lion

Traditional Victorian-era pub at the heart of Swanage High Street, three minutes from the beach, with real ales, ciders, a sizeable beer garden and B&B rooms.

• british
• pub

BH19 2LY

The Roof Terrace

A seasonal seafood restaurant at 1 High Street, Swanage, open late March to late September. Specialises in fresh local seafood including oysters, crab, scallops, and king prawns, with vegetarian options.

• seafood
• british

BH19 2LN

The Royal Oak

Friendly local pub on Swanage High Street, known particularly for its old-school Sunday roasts with a choice of beef, pork, chicken or turkey and a generous spread of vegetables.

• british
• pub

BH19 2NR