Beach House Cafe in Bournemouth

We are just so pleased that my wife's lost purse was handed in and the team at Beach House kept it safe and waited for it to be claimed. Good Karma goes a long way. Eternally grateful that my wife was reunited with a purse that has huge sentimental value.

Do not go to this rip off of a place! £13 for a chicken burger!!!? They didn’t add my order on, so my whole family ate their lunch whilst I was waiting for mine! It’s far too loud in there, they can’t hear what you are ordering and you can’t hear them! Need to turn the music down! It’s supposed to be a restaurant, not a bar or a pub!! My mum asked for plain mayo in her chicken burger as it comes with spicy mayo and they literally done one tiny chicken breast between two rubbish buns and a bit of mayo! She went back and asked for some lettuce and cucumber and got the tiniest bit of cucumber and not even half a leaf of lettuce! Absolutely outrageous, and they were very rude as well. Rude when we asked if they could please get us some more mayo! Everything seem to be too much effort for them. They need to learn some People skills and certainly lower their prices! How they can charge what they do when it doesn’t even include any sides is beyond me. And the food isn’t even that nice how much is!!!! I would avoid this place if you can! Difficult when it’s the only one there, but maybe take your own food or eat near the main car park at hengistbury head!

We visited a few times before when it was a restaurant. Now the same site is a few food/drink outlets offering a good selection of more casual snack style food - pizza, hotdogs, fish tacos, etc. The food selection was good, the prices ok, but the quality is sadly just not there. The music was so loud and inappropriate in style for the setting, we could barely talk to each other. More relaxed beach style music at a lower volume would have instantly changed the vibe. The seating area looked a bit tatty (tables not wiped) and the birds very annoying although appreciate limited options to solve the issue of the birds. One of our party had a lobster roll (£18) and the roll was burnt. Other than that the food was ok. They have the location and customers on tap. As mentioned, food offerings were fairly good. Just attention to detail. It wouldn’t take much at all to get a really good atmosphere - with a bit more care as to appreciating the whole customer experience.

Awesome location, very relaxing enjoying an ale and wine. Atmosphere was vibrant Pizza was good But spectacular location

Absolutely disgusting food offering! We came here a few years ago when the place was run as a restaurant offering a tasty seafood menu. Our fault for not checking but our visit today was extremely disappointing! The food offering was abysmal and the ‘cafe’ is a shadow of its former ‘restaurant’ self. We ordered two paninis as we were hungry; they were served far too hot and were extremely greasy. We ate a little and left the rest. On the hottest day of the year so far, customers were clamouring for shaded seating yet the sails were retracted exposing the majority of tables to full sun. Avoid at all costs !!

Good breakfast. Nice to eat on sea edge. Recommend the mushroom and halloumi bap. Was really tasty. Good choice of coffee and drinks too.

Went for lunch but no gluten free for available even though on the menu as using same fryer as gluten food. Was nice enough place and we have a nice drink, just shame about the food situation

After a brisk walk over Hengistbury Head we went to the Beach House Cafe. We were greeted by a friendly and efficient team serving our hot drinks. Amazing atmosphere and location.

This place could be great but it's run by unfriendly lazy staff who clearly want to be anywhere else but there. Food is very average and poor quality. What a shame eh? Such a great location with huge wasted potential.

Visited on Nov 5th afternoon and was very disappointed with the quality of the food being served at the Beach Grill. We ordered a couple of toasted ciabattas. a hot dog and three portions of chips. The chips were ok but the hot dog was cold, the roll was breaking up and most of the hot dog topping had been scattered across the serving counter when the "chef" placed the food for collection. My toasted cheese and ham ciabatta had not been toasted on the top but the bottom had been toasted/reheated many times and was as hard as rock. You really did risk dental damage in trying the eat it, Just how difficult is it to toast a ciabatta?? I wasn't expecting cordon bleu quality food but this was just unacceptable and smacked of arrogance and a "couldn't care less attitude" in exploiting the captive audience. When i took the ciabatta back to the serving counter the young lad just didn't know what to say or do and looked towards the guy doing the cooking (mistakenly referred to earlier as the chef!) who scowled and ignored me. It was interesting to note that there were two menus on display and one boasted roast dinners. I hate to think what damage could have been done to meat and vegetables when toasting a ciabatta was clearly beyond the cooks capabilities. A lovely location and when I next visit I will take my own sandwiches

I had a burger with blue cheese .. probably one of the best burgers ive had i a long while. Also a chicken burger and chicken skewer .. all superb.. and chips hot and crunchy yum yum. Will def go back afte a good dog walk

The pizza was uninspired. The sauce tasted of nothing but blandness. It was on par with a supermarket frozen pizza. When wetherspoons serve a better pizza at a lower price AND with a free pint, I would recommend beachers go elsewhere for their pizza

This place is simply awful. Falling apart, dirty and poorly maintained it epitomises lazy owners with a captive audience ( only refreshments on Hengistbury side of Mudeford quay) doing the bare minimum. They don't deserve to be in business. Simply horrible experience.

I love the Beach Hut and have been coming here for a number of years - well before it’s current incarnation. We ordered two chicken souvlaki and an aspen chips (Parmesan and truffle oil). Total cost £28. We also bought two pints of beer - £12. £40 all in all. Remember this is a take away not a restaurant. The chips were undercooked. The chicken was reheated not cooked fresh. The flatbread with the chicken was rubbery. The salad was good (it was out of a bag) Quantities were good but I’d prefer quality. However, it’s the only food outlet so bring your own or suck up the cost and lack of quality.

Avoid this place unless you like getting completely ripped off! Bought an overpriced Bacon bap for £6.50 which consisted of terrible bacon and the cheapest bap in a cardboard container. Come on owners!! If you are charging that much for a bacon bap at least provide decent ingredients. Shocking that you think that it is acceptable to charge so much for so little. We live in this area and walk the dogs regularly over here. Don't rip off your locals.

So the only reason why I’ve given them two was that it was half term and sunny, so you can imagine how the general public tend to be however… Food wasn’t great, service/staff were awful (so rude; we spent £65 on lunch to take away, we asked for one extra take away pot for some condiments and were abruptly told no (one word answer. No)) No customer service, no real attempt at making your lunch enjoyable. Food just kinda thrown at you when your buzzer goes. Not a single thank you from any of the staff. And half the menu wasn’t available. I’d guess though that they don’t have to care, considering the money being spent at it yesterday lunchtime. Take something with you, save your monies and take it to somewhere more appreciative of your custom.

Fantastic concept & location just such a shame about a couple of surly kitchen staff, it really doesn’t take much to smile & be pleasant !!!

We stopped here today for coffee and really wish we hadn't bothered. My husband waited over 15 minutes to place his order and get the coffees whilst I went and found a seat. This in itself was a challenge as the indoor seating area had gaps in the canopy covering which were small enough to allow little birds through so there was bird poo everywhere. The coffees were overpriced and very milky as if they were cutting back on the amount of coffee used. They were certainly not a typical cappuccino. Food was very overpriced considering it is served out of takeaway containers and I think the owners are capitalising on the fact there is no where else nearby to get a drink or food. Such a shame, in such a beautiful place.

We had a lovely afternoon on a great sunny February day. The staff are very friendly, quick service, good price.

We stopped for a coffee and bacon and egg bap and wish we hadn’t bothered. Coffee was average but the bacon and egg bap awful. A cheap white bun which wasn’t buttered so dry, with tasteless bacon and £7! If you are going to charge a premium price then serve up something decent. This is was what you would expect from a burger van.

Beautiful sunny autumn day. When out walking at Mudeford Quay decided to take the boat to Mudeford Spit for a coffee & snack. The fire happened in 2018 & it is still being run out of shipping style containers with a few tables scattered around. Have been a few times over the last years, and decided a review was overdue. It’s okay & food is basic but acceptable considering nothing much has been done since they reopened on this basis. They could do so much more. If the owners read reviews I’m going to respectfully suggest they take a look at what SoBo Beach have achieved in a few short months. They have the location & the space at The Beach House. So much more could be done with it & I don’t mean a million £ makeover!!

Very fortunate to have spent a day at this wonderful location, sun is shining, bar staff lovely and very friendly- served by Dan B and Dan S who were both excellent. Thoroughly recommend - ask for Dan you won't be disappointed!

Two sandwiches described as "Crab & Lettuce" and two cans of drink £15. The sandwiches contained 0% crab meat. Not one bit of crab meat. Instead the ingredients were "Crab Mayonaise" which if read carefully was Surimi: processed white fish with flavouring. The description of "flaked crab" was a further misdescription. It wasn't flaked it was processed goo. The raw material cost of that sandwich was less than 30p. Perhaps the worst sandwich I have ever tasted. Label photo as proof. The sad thing is, a few years ago the sandwiches were actually really good.

One pint and a half of lager. £13.00...need I say anymore.? These times when everyone is crying for business, these businesses fleece you as much as they can...add the £ 5.60 car park....expensive walk innit?

Seems to be the only place to get refreshments on the Sandbank. Is convenient for the ferry landing stage. The place felt really run down and looked like it needed a good clean. We didn't fancy eating there, but had a couple of hot drinks...

WE have visited the beach house on many occasion over the ;past years, and were very disappointed when we read about the fire a few years ago, but whilst staying in Christchurch we thought a boat ride and a lunch stop off would be a...

£11.00 for half of larger and white wine, both served in cheap disposable, flimsy plastic beakers. What a take on! So sad to see, what was a nice eatery, go to the dogs.

Had a lovely lunch at this great location. Such a shame they want to demolish it and build a “normal” restaurant. This would ruin the current atmosphere and appeal. If customers wanted a proper sit down restaurant they would go to Sandbanks.

Rude and unhelpful manager made all of the 3 families (10 in total)sit out (because we had dogs)in the rain and when asked to put the awning out refused even though there was no wind

We visited for a hot drink on a cold afternoon walk. Quick service, good price & delicious hot chocolates to continue our walk with - thanks

Used to be a lovely restaurant with amazing seafood now it’s overpriced burgers and chips which you get overcharged for! Four burgers and chips should have been £45 charged £59. Challenged it and did get a refund eventually. Two cans of cider and two cans...

Out for walk and naturally go for a coffee. People behind counter at best Ok, frustrates me when businesses forget what made them good. Coffee tasted good but just luke warm, just feels like a nonchalant attitude to customers and what they are selling. Don't...

We had the idea of a walk along hengistbury head , then the usual happened, the kids were hungry , so we stopped at the cafe , the pizzas are expensive but then that’s the way it is when your in a location like this...

I appreciate you pay more for the location etc, but they could at least give some quality for the exorbitant prices. I had a “plant based burger” which was more like something you’d get 4 for a pound at Iceland! It’s such a shame as...

Only stopped to get a couple of drinks whilst waiting for the ferry across and to get cash back as ferry doesn't take cards. 1 pint lager and half cider shandy total £9.00. Absolutely shocking prices, it is a marvelous setting. But the most expensive...

Service was friendly and quick. The iced coffee was excellent (lots of caramel sauce and squirty cream) but a bit on the pricey side. Busy and very popular. On the beach :-)

Been here a couple of times. The pizzas are great. Better than the usual Zizzi, Ask, Prezzo etc. Although also more expensive. The plant burger is nice enough. Avoid the curry. Good selection of beer too. V kid friendly and nice vibe.

We visited 3 years ago and had a lovely time. Today we visited and had a completely different experience. It was swelteringly hot on arrival at the restaurant. I asked the sullen looking young lady standing with her arms crossed if there were any seats...

Diet Coke £4.00 pint of shandy £6.00 Apparently because of COVID! I call it greedy. Remember times have been tough for everyone! Won’t be coming back any time soon. Very disappointed

We stopped here for a coffee and sausage bap for breakfast. The sausages were of a good quality. However when we asked if we could have some butter for the unbuttered bap, we were told ‘we don’t do butter’. I wonder what their sandwiches or...

popped over by ferry and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and drink and lovely music. Definitely had a Caribbean feel due to its location on the beach. Would definitely recommend

£5.50 for extremely average cheesy chips. Ok, we’re out for the day so I’ll swallow that. First assistant was delightful but when went I back for extra ketchup - the look of utter contempt (2nd assistant, older) and the THROWING of 2 sachets across the...

In the last few years have visited a couple of time, a bit pricey but food was excellent. Decided to go for a family walk and lunch for Christmas Eve, especially as more lockdowns are looming. Chose the walk at Hengistbury specifically to have lunch...

We accidentally arrived just after closing time - The man serving still got us some drinks! Amazing - Thank you!

Great to see the cafe open in pods. Whilst you pay an absolute premium for coffee, the service is unbelievable rude and for the price you would expect silver service.

Busy with walkers it being the only cafe take away option at the end of the peninsular. Shockingly expensive. 2 paninis + 2 instant coffee more than £19. Uncontrolled queuing inside, no social distancing in queue, some people not wearing masks, 2 young staff not...

The setting here is great, with views across Christchurch harbour, but otherwise it's a fairly straightforward cafe. The "building" is a fairly cobbled together affair but has a good amount of indoor seating plus outdoor picnic benches overlooking the water. We had panini, which were...

Fantastic late lunch! This was our first visit after the fire and we didn’t know what to expect. We loved coming here in the past and our visit this time was no different. I had the delicious Seafood Tacos (the scallops option). The rest of...

Great venue on the beach. Fantastic prawn taco and cracking coffee ☕️!! Always great food. Previously had seafood paella which is also great. Glad you’d run out as had the tacos instead. Fab!!

This place has changed from a wonderful seafood restaurant on the beach to a really expensive pizza place, the price for chips were £5 & a glass of Prosecco £7 No more moules or samphire that used to be on the menu, no knives &...

Sadly this place fell massively short of our expectations. The system they have in place is clunky and long winded, if you want a drink and pizza you have to queue twice, I totally appreciate the problems they have but the ordering system really should...

The burger was made of gristle and a curious mix of meat. had pepper in it why? possibly to disguise the dreadful meat The chips were so full of salt WHY? We ordered fish goujons for our grandson they actually where very grey fish fingers...

We had a long walk via Hengistbury Head to call for a coffee here before heading home. Delicious coffee and we tried the vegan pasty and cornish pasty....both very tasty and piping hot. Lots of outdoor seating all well spaced. Great spot to rest over...

My husband and I were staying in the area and went down to Hengistbury Head Beach on the advice of a local. The walk to the beach was amazing and well worth it. Once we got to the beach, we had lunch at the Beach...

Great cafe and bar in a beautiful setting. The set up is smooth and well organised. Lovely staff and great food. There is a wide choice with lots of nice salads too. They take the whole covid situation seriously and it is clean and tidy. Highly recommended. Makes a big change to the chaos at Bournemouth beach.

We stopped at the cafe for a drink during our walk. James behind the bar was very friendly & helpful - we will be back!

Fantastic service and lovely staff in the greatest of beaches with a fun atmosphere. Really well managed even with the Covid precaution.

Not complaining about the wait......ordered chicken nuggets for the grandchildren they were not edible well over cooked like bits of wood! So they went without. Not cheap either

I visited the cafe today to order some drinks and ordered over by a very miserable looking girl. I noticed both members of staff being rather cheeky to the customer in front and laughed at him as he walked away after ordering his things. The girl who served me was very rude and abrupt whilst serving me and payed no eye contact and was having a conversation with her friend at the time. The minute I turned round, similarly to the gentleman ahead of me in the queue, they begin laughing and making rude comments. It’s a real shame because the food and drink is nice here. I don’t mind paying above average prices for the location and quality, however, the staff have been WAY below par on multiple occasions now, and I will not be returning.

Love the view this place offers, great to be able to get a drink on the beach and the food sounds amazing! One of our fav places - have been about 4 times the past couple weeks alone.My only two thoughts (as other than these it’s really nice) are as follows: It’s been frustrating how slow the bar staff are, feel bad saying it - but I feel they’d improve the customer experience and make more profit if there was more speed, less chatting, particularly when there’s long queues building up & I’ve seen people in the queue discussing amongst each other how slow it is wondering what the hold up is.Also - assume there is a reason for the takeaway lids having to go on the beers? - but if not then think it’s better without, as not necessary - means hand contact going on the lid where your then drinking from which doesn’t seem hygienic & noticed lots of them being left on the beach or going in the bin straight away.

Given the current circumstances we are more than happy to wait in turn, however as much as the staff need to eat, waiting twenty minutes and the staff get their chips first considering we actually paid £10 for two portions of chips and £21 for a shandy, on pint à coke and a lemonade I'm happy to pay premium prices given the unique location, however the problem is the attitude. That is INEXCUSABLE. The young man controlling the queue was very pleasant however the bar staff and food service was hardly with a smile actually it was with a mardy face especially when we asked to top up the lemonade that was half full. Being local we won't be coming back having been twice in two weeks, I won't tolerate people who are so far up their own backside to worry about a little customer service. I suggest whoever is in charge has a word with your staff, they should consider themselves lucky to work in such a lovely place. Of course you'll always be busy as there's not many options so the review won't make much difference.

So pleased the Beach House cafe has reopened, Covid-prepared.We only had time for coffees: they were tasty and hot as ever, from the small kiosk opposite the main restaurant area.Picnic bench seating is arranged right by the harbour shore...such wonderful views. We arrived at 10.00, before the area got busy, so the atmosphere there was so peaceful.Hot and cold drinks, ice creams, oven-baked pizzas, panninis and burgers on the presently-reduced menu.We're really looking forward to visiting again soon for one of their fab pizzas... Access via Mudeford ferry, or stroll/cycle from Hengistbury Head car park.The public toilets there are open.

Our first visit after the re-styling that followed the fire. Plus points are that in winter they now open daily. The food we tried was OK and not too expensive, though there’s a limited and very basic menu (soup, burgers, paninis, potatoes). The few staff are efficient, but for customers there’s plenty of work (we cleared and cleaned our own table for a start) and lots of queueing – to order food, to collect food, to separately order and collect drinks. Everything comes in disposable containers, but no re-cycling bins were in evidence.It’s a weird mix. On a sunny day the enclosed area overlooking Christchurch Harbour still approaches idyllic. The semi-open rear overlooks the bar, food counter and a motley collection of portacabins. It was very un-picturesque, and when we visited, full of wandering customers. This little place used to have pizzazz (and loos). Sadly, both have gone. Think Macdonalds without the frills.

Rude, unwelcoming staff, poor quality food and a depressingly grimy set up. The menu is soulless and the vegetarian options unapologetically unavailable. This place has had a tough year but rather than rising from the ashes it feels very much like they've given up. Do yourself a favour and bring a picnic instead.

Called here for a coffee and snack with other family members. Following the fire last year the place has been expanded and includes both inside and outside seating areas with a number of small separate places to order food and drinks. The food and drinks were very hot so no complaints on that score but the quality was not that great. As there is no competition nearby though they have a captive audience. Great location though!

We were out walking with the dog and popped in for a coffee and a bit to eat. Plenty of water available for the dog and loads of seating available. 2 drinks and 2 pastries about 8 pounds which isn't a bad price compared to others we've had while visiting Dorset. Lovely views watching the Mudeford ferry and sheltered from the worst of the breeze.

So disappointed. This used to be a lovely beach side restaurant. Now it is simply dreadful. Food is poor quality and very expensive. Drinks served in single use plastic cups (get real guys -where have you been hiding!) Don’t waste your time or money here. Such a shame.

There’s a review on here that refers to this being a greggs on the beach which I think is unfair on Greggs. You can get a decent sandwich/panino and cup of tea there for under £4.00, it’s over double that here. Reading other reviews, I appreciate there have been problems recently but I think a different, maybe simpler solution is required.

We have been going to the Beach House restaurant for many years. I can’t say how disappointed we were this year. Will never go again. Such a shame. The restaurant suffered a major fire. What has emerged from the ashes can only be described as an average Gregg’s (at London prices) on the beach. I struggling to think about how they could make the experience any worse. Salads are boxed up and shipped over for the day so limp and tiny. Unfortunately profit margins now so obviously come ahead of quality. £25+ for a jug of Pimms and cheap plastic cups. Don’t go if weather is bad - they have no roof !!!. Avoid if you are Vegan or have a gluten allergy. If you love average small Pizza for £12-£15 each served in a cardboard box washed down with warm wine in a platstic cup for £25 and standing room only then this is the place for you.

Expensive but probably the most delicious pizza I have eaten in a while. Goat’s cheese, red onion marmalade and fresh fig. Yum!

We sheltered there during a downpour on Tuesday. It was lunchtime so obviously busy anyway but we ordered two pizzas (£25!!). Bit much for a cafe! They were tasty to be fair and freshly made on site which was nice.

The photos on this website are out of date, following a fire.

Popped in during our walk for liquid refreshments. Very expensive, two beers, a Prosecco and a water were 20p off £20. Also several noisy uncontrolled kids running around the indoor area. So we enjoyed our drinks, but felt it both in the ears and in the pocket.

I have only visited twice since the fire and was unfortunately served by the same staff member both times - a surly young woman who was in the burger van the first time and the paella the second. She doesn’t even offer eye contact, let alone a smile and the food is shoved across the counter. She could really do with some customer service training. The food is ok but nothing more and very expensive.

The worst paella I have ever had in my life

The cafe is no more due to fire last year and the replacement is fine for Pizza and burgers and overpriced drinks. If your staying on the spit be aware the choice is limited. Bring back the restaurant, please!!!

Shame about the fire but what’s here is a really nice temporary solution I think. Is a bit pricy as people have said but pizza and salad were both pretty nice to be fair and location is second to none.

SO sad to see the loss of what was a amazing place to eat. How can the replacement of fast food to ambience of a relaxing place to eat...

This was £7.00. Used to come here every year, had a fire apparently but it’s the customers getting burned at the moment!

Lovely location friendly staff nice coffee 2 regular coffee 4.20.which I thought was fair price for such a lovely position.john alison

Fantastic location, easily could have stayed much longer had it not been for the extortionate prices and lack of quality.

Main cafe has burnt down so they are cashing in by providing a burger bar, pizza etc. Pizzas are basic and served in a takeaway cardboard box, and at £14 aren't good value. A bottle of beer will set you back £5, Pimm's and lemonade £6.

Get the beach bar abroad feel with bar pizza burger and ice cream stalls. Nothing fancy but nice relaxing and worth the walk

We walked from Christchurch via Tuckton Bridge to the Beach House restaurant looking forward to a nice relaxing meal, as we’d previously experienced at this restaurant. Upon arriving we learnt of the fire and saw that this site is now set up similar to a box bar arrangement, with three containers converted to a bar and two food areas with a central seating area. Very limited menu of Pannini’s for £6.50 or Pizzas for about £14.00 which are over priced for the quality. The bar was well stocked but there were no Ales or Bitters on tap only Largers or Cider. The second food container was still being constructed, but looked like it might be set up in the future to provide Paella. No waitress service any more and no lovely local seafood. A bit of a disappointment altogether really. But I hope this is just a temporary arrangement until they can rebuild, which looks to be scheduled for 2020.

Looks like they are going through a lot of changes here, and not really ready to be open, slow, still serving lots of plastic products and not really bothered by the environmentally issues even when we spoke to them, need to get into the new era guys .....

Their breakfasts are superb. Gale force graded depending on the amount you fancy. Service is quick and friendly. You can’t book, you queue up at the door but doesn’t take long to get a seat

School holidays and weekends the snack bar serves drinks and snacks, a very welcome warmer after a walk over the Head. The outer area is also open to sit in if the weather is not at its driest or warmest, or enjoy the great view on outside seating. Good range of hot and cold drinks and snacks and hot sausage and bacon rolls too.

After a brisk walk around Hengistbury Head we were pleased to see the café selling hot drinks from an outside mobile unit. Very pleasant lady served us. Coffee was good but sadly the Cornish Pasties were not. We also had a cheese and onion pasty which was very nice. Food and drinks limited due to café fire. Weather was exceptionally good for January and we were able to sit outside and enjoy the view.

After a long walk round Hengistbury head we stopped at the cafe for a drink the main building was closed due to the recent fire but they were serving hot drinks and some hot food.

Visited twice over Xmas and breakfast one of the best ever. If in the area a must visit . Reasonable priced as well.

Popular venue, may need to book. Great location. We had beef burgers, fries, coleslaw and mixed salad, tasty. Friendly efficient service. we will return.

Visited for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, I had pre-booked a table so we did not have to wait luckily as the queue was out of the door. The location is absolutely stunning, really beautiful walk to get there and I was very excited for our visit. I did feel a bit let down as the menu and prices reflect that of a good quality venue in beautiful location but I think in reality they are consistently busy due to the location and as such don't really maintain good levels for food and service quality.

The Beach House cafe is situated right on the front at Mudeford. It serves a variety of delicious food and drink throughout the day.The service is excellent and the food is of a high quality. A great place to watch the fishermen unloading their catch and a stone's throw from the regular ferry point.

I always enjoy our visit. Service is ok sometimes little moody but we still come back because its location

We have eaten here a while ago and it was fine from memory, but inevitably it has got busier with time and todays visit in the unseasonably warm October sunshine meant there were no free tables, so we opted for a takeaway on the beach. I have to say that the cheese and ham toastie was completely devoid of any taste at all. Bad enough but two of them, a beer and a coke cost £18 ! Sorry but that is taking advantage.

In the past I’ve often avoided this place due to average service & food. BUT caught in the heavy rain today on my bike ride I sort shelter for a coffee and ended up noticing some very nice breakfasts coming out. My coffee was nice and the service much improved. Admittedly it wasn’t at all busy location is lovely so I will have to it ago in the future as opposed to carrying on by.

After a nice walk over one of the best views anywhere in the world I would say, over Hengistbury Head, what you need is a great place for a coffee, cake, lunch or even a glass of beer or wine with nice friendly attentive staff and this is it. Day or night this is a great place to go for half an hour to get ready for the walk back or to laze about for an hour or two and take in the amazing views. A must visit for anyone visiting the area for the first time or just us locals that have the pleasure of going there anytime we are lucky enough to have time to stroll over the Head.

We booked 30 Close friends for a chilled meal the day after our wedding. River taxi across Christchurch harbour was special and the Beach House set up a long table at the front for water views.

Wowwee what a lovely gem in a magnificent spot, have been coming to Mudeford for over 30 years but have no idea why we have never tried this gorgeous restaurant. We were seated outside and was just beyond perfect ( we arrived at 12 and was just starting to fill up but by the time we left the restaurant was quite full- tip** come early for great seats or book).. Menu is not extensive and only couple of things on specials board but we opted for Cod and chips and it was fantastic with the best Tartare sauce ever!! Prices are as you expect for an exclusive location and slightly high but well worth the treat.. Will be back!! Fabbo attentive staff too.

Very average food and very average service. Way over priced - this place needs some competition! Thank goodness for the lovely view!!!!