Type of Cuisine : Gastro pub / Seafood
Chef : Michael Barnard and Chris Smith
Restaurant Opening Times : Lunch 12.00 - 2.00pm (Mon - Bar meals only) Dinner 6.30 - 9.00pm (8.30pm in winter) Tue-Sat
Number of Covers : 44
Children's Facilities : Child's Menu

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Mobile Food Guide Review of The West Bay

Originally known as the Neptune, this eighteenth-century stone-built inn is a favourite refuelling point on the old Abbotsbury to Weymouth road. It's also perfectly positioned, next to the dramatic East Cliff and within easy reach of the harbour and the Jurassic Coast. Richard and Lorraine Barnard have turned the pub into a must-visit destination in this part of Dorset, and it now has a fine reputation for food, drink and overnight accommodation.

Inside, there's a spacious wood-floored bar area and a pleasantly informal restaurant with 'country kitchen' furniture. Menus are displayed on blackboards and fish from the local boats is the main attraction. The owners' son Michael learned his culinary craft at The Ivy and with Michael Caines at Gidleigh Park – so expect plenty of flair and creativity.

To begin, there might be seared Lyme Bay scallops with chorizo and balsamic dressing or a salad of char-grilled and tempura-battered squid with soy dressing, while main courses might range from grilled lemon sole with crayfish and dill butter to fillets of sea bass 'en papillote' with ginger, chilli, coriander and pak choi. Apart from fish, the choice extends to steaks, Dorset lamb chop with kidney and bubble 'n squeak or spinach or rabbit and chicken pie with wild mushrooms. Locally brewed Palmers ales are on draught and the well-chosen wine list includes several by the glass.

Additional Restaurant Information for The West Bay - Bridport

Alfresco Dining	Vegetarian	Private Parties
Private Parking	Accommodation

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