Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol

<p>Hi Sue, You need to visit East Quay Watchet. It’s a new gallery,studio,restaurant / cafe and holiday accommodation on the harbour. It was developed by local women who wanted to build the community and provide local jobs and employment. It’s very contemporary and has a great vibe about it. The food is great ,has a North African slant and is innovative and reasonably priced.</p>



<p>Where to eat, drink and relax by the river, canal-side and other watery locations around our two beautiful counties.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-locksbrook-inn-bath"><a href="https://www.thelocksbrookinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Locksbrook Inn (opens in a new tab)">The Locksbrook Inn</a>, Bath</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1875" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n.jpg" alt="locksbrook pub bath" class="wp-image-71821" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/08/00-locksbrook-296342314_3211532682508408_5816285694422059098_n-420x525.jpg 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>This gastro pub sits by the side of the canal in Lower Weston in Bath, with an outside terrace and a cosy inside complete with pictures of ye olde Bath and a woodburner. As you&#8217;d expect from the St Austell Brewery (<a aria-label="The Hare and Hounds (opens in a new tab)" href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/hare-and-hounds-bath/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hare and Hounds</a>, <a aria-label="The Marlborough (opens in a new tab)" href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/marlborough-tavern/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Marlborough Tavern</a> and <a href="https://themoorfields.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Moorfields</a>), the food – breakfast, brunch, evening meals and in between seven days a week – is cut above, with pub classics and eclectic dishes. On the Sustrans cycle network route 4 and just a half hour walk into the centre of the city.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-millside-lyme-regis"><a href="https://www.themillside.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Millside</a>, Lyme Regis</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1251" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-millside-Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12-52-53-Millside-@themillside-•-Instagram-photos-and-videos.png" alt="" class="wp-image-96693" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-millside-Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12-52-53-Millside-@themillside-•-Instagram-photos-and-videos.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-millside-Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12-52-53-Millside-@themillside-•-Instagram-photos-and-videos-639x800.png 639w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-millside-Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12-52-53-Millside-@themillside-•-Instagram-photos-and-videos-799x1000.png 799w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-millside-Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12-52-53-Millside-@themillside-•-Instagram-photos-and-videos-320x400.png 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-millside-Screenshot-2024-06-04-at-12-52-53-Millside-@themillside-•-Instagram-photos-and-videos-768x961.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Chomp on fish, steak, oysters, lobster, crab and their famous Fruits de Mer at The Millside in the heart of Lyme Regis Old Town, with the sound of the River Lym outside the door. When you&#8217;re finished have a browse around the art galleries and craft studios nearby.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rise-cafe-west-bay"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rise Cafe, West Bay (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.risecafebar.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rise Cafe,</a> West Bay</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="749" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor.jpg" alt="rise cafe west bay" class="wp-image-58523" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor-668x500.jpg 668w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor-150x112.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-rise-cafe-main-image_Fotor-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Located on its own little island in the heart of West Bay, where the River Brit meets the harbour, Rise Cafe is the place to come for good mood food. Breakfasts involve smashed avo, eggs, smoked salmon and more with sourdough toast and rolls made in their bakery and from noon until latem you can feast on eclectic dishes like sticky Korean wings with Gochujang sauce, burgers, fish, crab sarnies, salads with lots of vegans and veggies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-angelfish-near-monkton-combe-bath"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelfishRestaurant/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Angelfish,</a> near Monkton Combe, Bath</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="749" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-angelfish-25252991_995481578742032_7790083826605347558_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-96694" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-angelfish-25252991_995481578742032_7790083826605347558_n_Fotor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-angelfish-25252991_995481578742032_7790083826605347558_n_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-angelfish-25252991_995481578742032_7790083826605347558_n_Fotor-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/00-angelfish-25252991_995481578742032_7790083826605347558_n_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Watch the narrow boats on the Somerset Coal Canal (you didn&#8217;t know Somerset used to be a mining area?) and soak up the views over the Limpley Stoke valley while you tuck into home made cakes and daily specials. Hire a bike and cycle canalside if you fancy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-jetty-restaurant-christchurch"><a href="https://www.thejetty.co.uk/">The Jetty Restaurant</a>, Christchurch</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1124" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-the-jetty-438717063_822267793274192_1102788406315859344_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="The Jetty Dorset" class="wp-image-96682" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-the-jetty-438717063_822267793274192_1102788406315859344_n_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-the-jetty-438717063_822267793274192_1102788406315859344_n_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-the-jetty-438717063_822267793274192_1102788406315859344_n_Fotor-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-the-jetty-438717063_822267793274192_1102788406315859344_n_Fotor-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-the-jetty-438717063_822267793274192_1102788406315859344_n_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Fresh fish and seafood caught, landed, cooked – and eaten – on the waterfront, looking across towards Mudeford Quay. Situated in the grounds of the Christchurch Harbour Hotel &amp; Spa, the restaurant, headed up by Alex Aitken (read our interview with him <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/life/people/chef-alex-aitkenthe-jetty-christchurch-dorset/">here</a>) serves up excellent meat, veggie and vegan dishes too.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-sheppey-inn-lower-godney-near-wells-and-glastonbury"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Sheppy Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thesheppey.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Sheppey Inn</a>, Lower Godney, near Wells and Glastonbury</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="749" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1.jpg" alt="the-sheppey somerset" class="wp-image-58499" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1-668x500.jpg 668w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1-150x112.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-riverside-the-sheppey_Fotor-1-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Out on the otherworldly Somerset Levels&nbsp;– vast skies, reed beds, Autumn and winter starling murmurations&nbsp;– with quirky interiors, modern European food on the menu, a big selection of beers, ales and ciders and lots and lots of live music. Now under new management, you can sit inside – we love the barn-like main area – in a booth (also fab) or outside on decking alongside the river Sheppey. Closed Mon &amp; Tues. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-old-granary-the-quay-wareham"><a href="https://www.theoldgranarywareham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Old Granary (opens in a new tab)">The Old Granary</a>, The Quay, Wareham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1124" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-old-granary-wareham-346643714_983299072793979_7254251341406967153_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="old granary wareham dorset" class="wp-image-96683" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-old-granary-wareham-346643714_983299072793979_7254251341406967153_n_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-old-granary-wareham-346643714_983299072793979_7254251341406967153_n_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-old-granary-wareham-346643714_983299072793979_7254251341406967153_n_Fotor-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-old-granary-wareham-346643714_983299072793979_7254251341406967153_n_Fotor-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/00-old-granary-wareham-346643714_983299072793979_7254251341406967153_n_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>It&#8217;s on the banks of the river Frome but its nowhere near Frome. Take a seat on the roof terrace at The Old Granary for river views and out over towards the Purbeck Hiils in the old Saxon town of Wareham in Dorset. Part of the Hall &amp; Woodhouse group, the former grain house offers pub classics and Sunday lunches in an all-day café, bar and dining room.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lock-keeper-keynsham"><a aria-label="The Lockkeeper (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.lockkeeperbristol.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lock Keeper</a>,  Keynsham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="960" height="640" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper.jpg" alt="waterside-lockkeeper" class="wp-image-58501" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper.jpg 960w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-lockkeeper-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></figure>



<p>Centuries ago, the owner of this private house used the water from the river Avon and a well to brew his own. By the 17th century it was an alehouse. Today you can knock back Young&#8217;s beers, eat and drink seasonal British nosh – the steak and ale pie, roasts, fish and cheeses are all said to be good– and play a game of petanque in a big beer garden, while the Avon slowly wends its way.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-boathouse-christchurch"><a aria-label="The Boathouse (opens in a new tab)" href="https://boathouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Boathouse</a>, Christchurch</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse.jpg" alt="waterside-the-boathouse, chrischurch" class="wp-image-58526" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/00-waterside-the-boathouse-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Situated on the banks of the river Stour, the ever popular and child-friendly Boathouse serves up breakfasts, pizza and seafood that comes with panoramic views of the quayside, a crazy golf course and a nearby ferry over to Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Sandspit for walks and sandcastles.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-george-inn-bathampton"><a aria-label="The George Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/somerset/george-inn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The <strong>George Inn</strong></a><strong>, Bathampton</strong></h2>



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<p>This friendly, unpretentious pub popular with walkers and cyclists (and people in barges), by the side Avon and Kennet canal, used to be a monastery. But the only habit you might get into is coming back here, if you like hearty canal-side walks and pub grub to match.</p>



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