Wild Oyster Holiday Homes’s Guidebook
Food scene
Brewers Quay - There’s a fabulous menu here which will have something for everyone. There’s plenty of seating outside and a great ambiance being near the harbour.
22 locals recommend
The Red Lion
Hope StreetBrewers Quay - There’s a fabulous menu here which will have something for everyone. There’s plenty of seating outside and a great ambiance being near the harbour.
Brewers Quay - Fabulous food from this lovely brassiere including amazing breakfasts and huge cakes! We strongly recommend a visit here - such delicious food and a very cute property.
11 locals recommend
PASCAL'S BRASSERIE ( aka Time For Tea )
8 Hope SquareBrewers Quay - Fabulous food from this lovely brassiere including amazing breakfasts and huge cakes! We strongly recommend a visit here - such delicious food and a very cute property.
Custom House Quay - Weymouth’s Mitchelin Star Restaurant on the Harbourside! Sit and watch the yachts & boats go by whilst enjoying some fresh seafood.
19 locals recommend
Catch at The Old Fish Market
1 Custom House QuayCustom House Quay - Weymouth’s Mitchelin Star Restaurant on the Harbourside! Sit and watch the yachts & boats go by whilst enjoying some fresh seafood.
Bowleaze - A real gem of a place to eat delicious food and great cakes. Plenty of outdoor seating whilst you can enjoy the view of Weymouth Bay and Portland.
14 locals recommend
Lookout Cafe
Bowleaze CovewayBowleaze - A real gem of a place to eat delicious food and great cakes. Plenty of outdoor seating whilst you can enjoy the view of Weymouth Bay and Portland.
St. Alban Street - Fancy a big slice of delicious cake or some lovely lunch ….try this long trading cafe in Weymouth! You won’t be disappointed.
Suttons
6 Saint Alban StreetSt. Alban Street - Fancy a big slice of delicious cake or some lovely lunch ….try this long trading cafe in Weymouth! You won’t be disappointed.
High West Street - The Belvedere Pub has a sunny garden and this pub offers it all from home cooked food, happy hour, fancy dress occasions to live music. There’s always something going on in this pub!
The Belvedere
36 High West StreetHigh West Street - The Belvedere Pub has a sunny garden and this pub offers it all from home cooked food, happy hour, fancy dress occasions to live music. There’s always something going on in this pub!
Custom House Quay - Great for a breakfast, lunch or cakes! Able to sit outside too by the harbour.
TJ'S & Steakasurus Eatery & Bar
11 Custom House QuayCustom House Quay - Great for a breakfast, lunch or cakes! Able to sit outside too by the harbour.
The Esplanade - Fresh local cooked fish and chips. The staff are super attentive.
20 locals recommend
Rockfish Weymouth
48-49 The EsplanadeThe Esplanade - Fresh local cooked fish and chips. The staff are super attentive.
Town Bridge - Nanna Moon's is a family run, child-friendly cafe bar, catering for everyone. The menu includes options for various special dietary requirements including Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan - they also have Soya, Oat and Lactose free milk as well as Semi Skimmed.
Breakfast, lunch & afternoon teas!
Nanna Moon's Café Bar
19 Trinity RoadTown Bridge - Nanna Moon's is a family run, child-friendly cafe bar, catering for everyone. The menu includes options for various special dietary requirements including Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan - they also have Soya, Oat and Lactose free milk as well as Semi Skimmed.
Breakfast, lunch & afternoon teas!
Town Bridge - This is one of Weymouth’s famous Fish & Chip Restaurant or Takeaway. A trip to Weymouth isn’t the same without some delicious fish & chips and you will not be disappointed by eating here.
20 locals recommend
Bennett's Fish and Chips
14 Trinity RdTown Bridge - This is one of Weymouth’s famous Fish & Chip Restaurant or Takeaway. A trip to Weymouth isn’t the same without some delicious fish & chips and you will not be disappointed by eating here.
Custom House Quay - A fantastic spot on the Harbourside where delicious food is served along with a full bar. A great place to spend the afternoon chilling.
13 locals recommend
The George Bar & Grill
2 Custom House QuayCustom House Quay - A fantastic spot on the Harbourside where delicious food is served along with a full bar. A great place to spend the afternoon chilling.
Custom House Quay - Local cuisine, French, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
A great view of the harbour!
21 locals recommend
Les Enfants Terribles
19 Custom House QuayCustom House Quay - Local cuisine, French, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
A great view of the harbour!
EBIKE CAFE - Custom House Quay - Great snacks and lovely cakes with a view of the harbour!
6 locals recommend
Restaurant @ Deheers
9A Custom House QuayEBIKE CAFE - Custom House Quay - Great snacks and lovely cakes with a view of the harbour!
Portland- This quirky Cafe dishes out amazing cuisine! You will need to book as they get very busy. There is seating on The Esplanade where you can enjoy the beautiful vista of the Jurassic coast whilst listening to the waves lapping up the pebbles. You will want to return to this jem.
74 locals recommend
quiddles cafe
The EsplanadePortland- This quirky Cafe dishes out amazing cuisine! You will need to book as they get very busy. There is seating on The Esplanade where you can enjoy the beautiful vista of the Jurassic coast whilst listening to the waves lapping up the pebbles. You will want to return to this jem.
Pebble Bank Caravan Park - Fabulous place to eat and a tranquil view of Chesil. Tucked away from the town centre! Great place to watch the sun set!
14 locals recommend
The Fat Badger
90 Camp RoadPebble Bank Caravan Park - Fabulous place to eat and a tranquil view of Chesil. Tucked away from the town centre! Great place to watch the sun set!
Portland Beach Road - Take a walk here from the Rodwell trail or park up and enjoy some delicious food and enjoy the view of the beach, the bay and distant views of The Nothe. A very relaxing spot!
93 locals recommend
Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadPortland Beach Road - Take a walk here from the Rodwell trail or park up and enjoy some delicious food and enjoy the view of the beach, the bay and distant views of The Nothe. A very relaxing spot!
Dorchester- This is a great pub which serves delicious food especially the carvery on Sundays. There's a great children's play area too along with outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
The Sun Inn
Dorchester- This is a great pub which serves delicious food especially the carvery on Sundays. There's a great children's play area too along with outdoor seating.
Bridge Inn
Bridge Inn LaneGreat place for children. There’s also various bars & food outlets. As well as a beach with a view of Portland.
16 locals recommend
Fantasy Island Fun Park
Bowleaze CovewayGreat place for children. There’s also various bars & food outlets. As well as a beach with a view of Portland.
Sunset Bar & Restaurant
Bowleaze CovewayGreat place to spend the day! Great play area for children.
The Gurkha
All you can eat buffet
Nothe Fort - Weymouth's Historic Sea Fort
Museum
Kids zone
Educational & evacuee experience
Paranormal
Cafe
Events
Nothe Fort
Barrack RoadSightseeing
Take a walk along The Rodwell Trail and turn off to take a look at Sandsfoot Castle. It is a ruin but a fabulous piece of history, enjoy a cuppa in the gardens and admire the view.
43 locals recommend
Sandsfoot Castle
39 Old Castle RdTake a walk along The Rodwell Trail and turn off to take a look at Sandsfoot Castle. It is a ruin but a fabulous piece of history, enjoy a cuppa in the gardens and admire the view.
Have a look at a working lighthouse. You are allowed, for a small fee, to go inside the lighthouse. Also in this area is Pulpit Rock.
Parking is payable and there is a great cafe/restaurant where you can take in the sea views.
This is a great place to go on a stormy day to watch the waves.
49 locals recommend
Portland Bill
Have a look at a working lighthouse. You are allowed, for a small fee, to go inside the lighthouse. Also in this area is Pulpit Rock.
Parking is payable and there is a great cafe/restaurant where you can take in the sea views.
This is a great place to go on a stormy day to watch the waves.
Just outside of Wareham the Tank Museum is literally full of tanks!
247 locals recommend
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadJust outside of Wareham the Tank Museum is literally full of tanks!
The X52 bus from Kings Statue will take you to Monkey World if you are not able to drive. It's a great day out!
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThe X52 bus from Kings Statue will take you to Monkey World if you are not able to drive. It's a great day out!
Explore an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park! Get up close to over 2,000 creatures in 15 different zones, including our playful Otters, mesmerising Sharks, and rescued Sea Turtles.
81 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
Explore an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park! Get up close to over 2,000 creatures in 15 different zones, including our playful Otters, mesmerising Sharks, and rescued Sea Turtles.
Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House QuayTake a trip out into the bay!
Come make a wish in this natural spring. There’s great food and cakes here too.
21 locals recommend
Upwey Wishingwell Tearooms And Water Gardens
161 Church StCome make a wish in this natural spring. There’s great food and cakes here too.
The RSPB Weymouth Wetlands nature reserves are hidden gems in the heart of Weymouth. Comprises of 2 reserves (RSPB Radipole Lake and RSPB Lodmoor) and a Discovery Centre. Nestled in the centre of Weymouth is Radipole Lake. The reedbeds of Radipole Lake are an unlikely urban home to some stunning wildlife, including fabulous birds like bearded reedling, Cettis warbler, kingfishers, and elusive creatures such as otters and water voles. Lodmoor is a quiet haven for wildlife. The combination of a large reedbed, open water, saltmarsh, wet grassland and bushes attract a variety of different birds, including Marsh Harrier, bearded reedling, Snipe, Water rail, Terns attracted by the nesting island, ducks, kingfishers and winter waders.
16 locals recommend
RSPB Radipole Lake
Radipole Park DriveThe RSPB Weymouth Wetlands nature reserves are hidden gems in the heart of Weymouth. Comprises of 2 reserves (RSPB Radipole Lake and RSPB Lodmoor) and a Discovery Centre. Nestled in the centre of Weymouth is Radipole Lake. The reedbeds of Radipole Lake are an unlikely urban home to some stunning wildlife, including fabulous birds like bearded reedling, Cettis warbler, kingfishers, and elusive creatures such as otters and water voles. Lodmoor is a quiet haven for wildlife. The combination of a large reedbed, open water, saltmarsh, wet grassland and bushes attract a variety of different birds, including Marsh Harrier, bearded reedling, Snipe, Water rail, Terns attracted by the nesting island, ducks, kingfishers and winter waders.
Check out their website for their latest performances, there’s always something going on here and plenty of parking. There’s also a cafe with a bar if you get peckish and a great view of the bay!
33 locals recommend
Weymouth Pavilion
EsplanadeCheck out their website for their latest performances, there’s always something going on here and plenty of parking. There’s also a cafe with a bar if you get peckish and a great view of the bay!
Enjoy a stroll along this old railway line that used to serve Weymouth to Portland. Come off at points to see Sandsfoot Castle and Smallmouth bay.
23 locals recommend
Rodwell Trail
Enjoy a stroll along this old railway line that used to serve Weymouth to Portland. Come off at points to see Sandsfoot Castle and Smallmouth bay.
Weymouth Beach
EsplanadeBeautiful part of the Jurassic Coast. Access by car with paid parking take the X52 bus from the Kings Statue, Weymouth
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
Beautiful part of the Jurassic Coast. Access by car with paid parking take the X52 bus from the Kings Statue, Weymouth
Come relax and sun bathe on the pebble beach or visit the cafes and gin bars watching the sun set!
36 locals recommend
Bowleaze Cove
Bowleaze CovewayCome relax and sun bathe on the pebble beach or visit the cafes and gin bars watching the sun set!
Pebble beach area great for chilling on the beach, swimming or having a cuppa on the beach.
36 locals recommend
Bowleaze Cove
Bowleaze CovewayPebble beach area great for chilling on the beach, swimming or having a cuppa on the beach.
Fabulous beach and scenic views here. Please do not jump off the door as it is extremely dangerous and people have previously been seriously injured.
Bus X52 from Kings Statue, Weymouth
Car park available for fee.
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
Fabulous beach and scenic views here. Please do not jump off the door as it is extremely dangerous and people have previously been seriously injured.
Bus X52 from Kings Statue, Weymouth
Car park available for fee.
A great day out to see the fabulous gardens. Take a view of Chesil Beach on your way.
128 locals recommend
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayA great day out to see the fabulous gardens. Take a view of Chesil Beach on your way.
This is in North Dorset where the iconic Hovis advertisement was filmed created by the famous Ridley Scott.
92 locals recommend
Gold Hill
Gold HillThis is in North Dorset where the iconic Hovis advertisement was filmed created by the famous Ridley Scott.
Just over an hours drive to this historical landmark in England.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Just over an hours drive to this historical landmark in England.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones.
The National Trust's Cerne Giant, Dorset, is an ancient naked figure sculpted into the chalk hillside above Cerne Abbas.
Cerne Abbas Giant has become an important part of local culture and folklore, which often associates it with fertility. It is one of England's best-known hill figures and is a visitor attraction in the region.
67 locals recommend
Cerne Abbas Giant
24 Long StThe National Trust's Cerne Giant, Dorset, is an ancient naked figure sculpted into the chalk hillside above Cerne Abbas.
Cerne Abbas Giant has become an important part of local culture and folklore, which often associates it with fertility. It is one of England's best-known hill figures and is a visitor attraction in the region.
Corfe Castle is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset. It is the site of a ruined castle of the same name. The village and castle stand over a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset. It is the site of a ruined castle of the same name. The village and castle stand over a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.
Step inside the birthplace of Dorset’s most famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy. Lose yourself in this evocative cob and thatch cottage and experience the atmosphere that inspired Hardy to write some of his most famous works including ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’.
62 locals recommend
Hardys Cottage
Step inside the birthplace of Dorset’s most famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy. Lose yourself in this evocative cob and thatch cottage and experience the atmosphere that inspired Hardy to write some of his most famous works including ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’.
Great for a long walk, cycle or dog walk. Puddletown Forest has mature trees and array of wildlife including wild horses.
Puddletown Forest is located on the outskirts of Dorchester – Dorset’s county town. It’s well worth a visit after checking out other attractions such as Maiden Castle, The Keep Military Museum and Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park.
There’s a cafe near Thomas Harry’s Cottage to enjoy a snack or delicious lunch. Parking available at cost.
15 locals recommend
Puddletown Forest
Great for a long walk, cycle or dog walk. Puddletown Forest has mature trees and array of wildlife including wild horses.
Puddletown Forest is located on the outskirts of Dorchester – Dorset’s county town. It’s well worth a visit after checking out other attractions such as Maiden Castle, The Keep Military Museum and Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park.
There’s a cafe near Thomas Harry’s Cottage to enjoy a snack or delicious lunch. Parking available at cost.
Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadSee the amazing sculptures made out of sand all by the hands of Mark Anderson taught by his Weymouth Grandfather who used to sculpt on Weymouth Beach!
27 locals recommend
Sandworld
See the amazing sculptures made out of sand all by the hands of Mark Anderson taught by his Weymouth Grandfather who used to sculpt on Weymouth Beach!
Charter this safe twin-engined motor boat, which is licensed for up to 5 passengers, for a unique day out from Weymouth. Tour the 2012 Olympic Sailing venues, Portland Bill and the glorious Dorset Jurassic Coast.
A typical day could be to join the boat in Weymouth Marina about 0945, depart under the 1000 Town Bridge for a tour of Weymouth Bay and Portland harbours. See the Jurassic coast from the best possible viewpoint, including inside Durdle Door and Man-0-War Bay - visit Lulworth Cove and (if the danger ranges are open) have lunch in Warbarrow Bay.
You can swim from the bathing platform at the back when at anchor if you want; a bespoke programme will be constructed to suit your personal requirements. This is not a standard "sit in the back of a boat round the harbour" trip with other tourists. You will be the sole clients and the boat is yours for the duration of
Sirius Charters
70 Commercial RoadCharter this safe twin-engined motor boat, which is licensed for up to 5 passengers, for a unique day out from Weymouth. Tour the 2012 Olympic Sailing venues, Portland Bill and the glorious Dorset Jurassic Coast.
A typical day could be to join the boat in Weymouth Marina about 0945, depart under the 1000 Town Bridge for a tour of Weymouth Bay and Portland harbours. See the Jurassic coast from the best possible viewpoint, including inside Durdle Door and Man-0-War Bay - visit Lulworth Cove and (if the danger ranges are open) have lunch in Warbarrow Bay.
You can swim from the bathing platform at the back when at anchor if you want; a bespoke programme will be constructed to suit your personal requirements. This is not a standard "sit in the back of a boat round the harbour" trip with other tourists. You will be the sole clients and the boat is yours for the duration of
A nice day out to see a beautiful blue pool surrounded in woodland. Very Pixie-resque🤗
67 locals recommend
The Blue Pool
Furzebrook RoadA nice day out to see a beautiful blue pool surrounded in woodland. Very Pixie-resque🤗
Nestled in the middle of Dorset, Athelhampton is one of the finest examples of a Tudor Manor House in England.
Over 500 years old, with its high hammer-beam roof, heraldic stained glass, and linenfold paneling the Great Hall is at the heart of the the manor house.
Enjoy the Elizabethan style gardens, watch the fountains, relax in tranquillity by sitting a while in one of our garden seating areas.
Don't miss a visit to the kitchen garden and then try some of our produce and home-cooked food in our Restaurants
31 locals recommend
Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton RoadNestled in the middle of Dorset, Athelhampton is one of the finest examples of a Tudor Manor House in England.
Over 500 years old, with its high hammer-beam roof, heraldic stained glass, and linenfold paneling the Great Hall is at the heart of the the manor house.
Enjoy the Elizabethan style gardens, watch the fountains, relax in tranquillity by sitting a while in one of our garden seating areas.
Don't miss a visit to the kitchen garden and then try some of our produce and home-cooked food in our Restaurants