The Bell Cliff Restaurant and Tea Rooms in West Dorset

Excellent service from Lucy. Great cream tea with generous portions of jam and cream together with warm, light scones. Very dog friendly and one of our favourite places to visit when we are in Lyme Regis. Well worth a visit, as they also offer a wide range of options and have gluten free cake!

3 family arrived for lunch. Staff were unhelpful and unfriendly. Two of you can sit over there, the other can sit over there. Then table came free. Asked to wait outside (in poor weather) whilst staff cleared table. Went outside as asked, and unsurprisingly decided to go and eat elsewhere.

I have to say that vist to this restaurant is a must every time we vist Lyme Regis. The staff are always friendly and helpful the food and is always top quality and done with passion. This restaurant has been there for many years and when you vist you'll know why.

A fantastic place where the staff were extremely accommodating. The food was delicious and the staff fantastic. All facilities were clean and I would return when back in the area.

Lovely friendly staff, returning visit as visiting with family for a weekend away. I had Welsh rabbit last time I visited which was delicious, looking forward having it again. Disappointed to see it was not on the menu, mentioned to Conor our waiter and he said leave it with me, back a few minutes later certainly we can make that for you no problem. Thank you to Jayne (superstar) it did not disappoint it was scrumptious, time to reinstate it to the menu!! We will all be back, the cream and cheese teas were also I’m told delicious. Many thanks

Delightful tea spot. Cute place, extremely nice staff with excellent service, clean, & above all, terrific Dorset tea. We had the scone & cucumber sandwich on wheat bread: fresh, excellent scones, heap of clotted cream (1st) & strawberry jam (2nd), & good tea selection. Just the spot to take a break amid the hustle & bustle of Lyme Regis.

Soft drink and hot chocolate were fine but my complaint is about the toilets. Absolutely filthy. You need a rota system in place to clean them. Poo in the bowl, and under the rim. Paper towels for hands left behind loo. Faecal matter travels in air when loo is flushed. I appreciate it is the public that may dirty them but they must be cleaned. I will never visit again. You should be ashamed.

The photo will tell the story . That was a cream tea for one but we ordered the extra pot of tea. At just over £12.00 excellent value and lashings of proper clotted cream and jam . We finished it all and to sit outside with the view we had was memorable . And the waitress was very nice too. Recommended.

Scones were ok, but everything else was not. Unfriendly staff with no manners. The place was filthy, and so was the crockery. Avoid at all costs.

We had a lovely fish and chips lunch. Freshly cooked and hot. Cod with beer batter and chips both crispy. Friendly staff and clean facilities.

Less than average in food quality and above average in prices. The service was good, unfortunately la quality of what we ordered was not good.

Visited previously in 2021 and had the GF Victoria sponge then. Had it again on second visit and pleased to see it was just as great with a lovely cuppa! Very friendly and helpful service. Spotless place. Well done ladies.

Great food especially their range of Gluten Free options the service was fantastic and would highly recommend paying them a visit

Customer service was very good and the food was great they where really accommodating with baby Definitely come again thank you

Superb breakfast as always, great service, always a warm welcome! Special mention for Jayne and Leah, thankyou. See you in the summer!

was lucky enough to find a place that does gf scones! the staff were lovely and informed us that they cook the gf scones first to avoid contamination. they were warm and tasty and served with an amazing view of the water!

Excellent food and really lovely, friendly staff. Have been going to Lyme for years, such a shame we have only just found this little gem. Will certainly be returning 👍👍

Really good breakfast, reasonably priced. I had the small English breakfast, which was more than enough for me. Would recommend. Lovely historic building.

Made to feel extremely welcome by Caz and Lydia. They also went out of their way to welcome our dog. Lovely food and great service. Highly recommend

Absolutely perfect breakfast staff are so friendly and nothing too much trouble .. so welcoming and kind to our dogs offering treats.. spotlessly clean and would defiantly recommend

Such a nice atmosphere, excellent food with generous portions. the staff celebrated my partners birthday with candles in scones! Really recommend

We visited this cafe/restaurant on Friday 22nd September as there was little else available for lunch. We ate on the lower level. The food was relatively quick and good. Our only gripe was the fact they let dogs into the place. I like dogs, but not where food is concerned. There was a table nearby where a couple sat with a dog. The waitress whilst taking their order "petted" the dag, surely this is a breech of hygiene, I would like to bet she never washed her hands when she left their table! Once the couple had finished their meal, they got up from their table and as the dog got up to leave there was dog hairs flying everywhere! I'm sorry, but this is not hygenic when people are sat eating food! Very disappointed.

Stopped here planning to just have a cup of tea but instead got tempted into a cream tea and a cheese tea. Both were lovely, £8 for 2 scones, jam and cream and pot of tea, £8.50 for 2 savoury cheese and chive scones with cheese wedge and chutney and a pot of tea. Food was lovely, tea was good, staff were really friendly and welcoming. Had a sneaky look at other people's larger meals (fish and chips etc) and they looked good. Definitely would go again.

Wonderful spot in the region to have a quick lunch. Staff all very friendly and helpful. I recommend the gluten free scones and anything with the apple cider chutney. Thanks!

The little restaurant is in a superbly quaint, genuinely old looking building. The breakfast we had tasted great and was filling, with very nice tea. The service was friendly and swift. A great start to a day by the sea.

This is the second time we’ve been to this restaurant and we’ll be back in October on our next trip. Really lovely chatty, kind people and brilliant food. High five for Lucy, Jayne and Jan!

Lovely spot and great staff. Caz was friendly and efficient. Not everywhere in Lyme welcomes customers who just want tea / coffee in the morning but this place does.

Called in for a light bite on a Sunday and the food was lovely. The "cheese tea" - cheese scones, cheddar and chutney- was a lovely idea and sandwiches and paninis were very good.

We went yesterday for lunch on a coach trip to Lyme Regis . I had the lasagna which was amazing . My mum had a ham, cheese and apple chutney sandwich which she said was lovely. My friend had the crab sandwich which was also very nice . The service was very good and the waitress was very friendly . I’d definitely recommend this tearoom and give it a 10/10

The Bell Cliff Restaurant is our 'go to' place when visiting Lyme Regis for either a snack or main meal. This time I had the Dorset cream tea and my wife had a ham & cheese panini - both with a pot of tea. Unfortunately...

Lovely quaint little place with a few outdoor tables looking out to sea. Great atmosphere and lovely homemade food with good choice of gluten free options. Great customer service too.

We went there for lunch, crab sandwiches amazing, sausage bap yummy. Service was excellent, we had my elderly mother with us and they bent over backwards to accommodate us. Would highly recommend. Mind you sit inside otherwise the sea gulls will enjoy your crab sandwich...

Lovely venue at the top of some steps, or at the bottom of the high street depending on the direction your walking! AJ was a great waitress and the food was lovely, we had a ploughman's and we're also given a water pistol to deter...

My family and I just happened to stop here for some food and accidentally had the best crab cakes ever! The cream tea was so wonderful too and even when we smashed a glass (not purposefully) Caz was still so accommodating and helpful. Would fully...

I visited this lovely restaurant with my daughter, when we visited Lyme Bay. What lovely helpful staff, especially Naomi and Caz. The food was so delicious and the atmosphere was so welcoming. This is a very old building in Lyme and it's a treat to...

A lovely spot to grab a bite to eat whilst we visited Lyme Regis from South Wales this weekend. The restaurant is full of charm and the waitresses who served us (Caz & Sam) were very helpful and friendly. The menu has a wide variety...

We stopped here for lunch after breaking our journey home from Cornwall. The staff were friendly and welcoming and our order was quickly taken. The tuna and cucumber sandwich was delicious, very well filled and lovely thick wholemeal bread. All served with salad and crisps....

We had a cream tea here on a hot day outside as well as tea inside. Both times the staff were very efficient and friendly. Even offering advice on keeping the gulls from helping themselves to our cream tea. Nice scones with plenty of jam...

Amazing food eggs perfect gammon perfect chips light and fluffy. An easy 10/10 will be back. Thank you

Olde worlde charm both in the decor and wonderful service. Portions are generous and menu varied. My breaded whitebait was delicious!

Lovely breakfast, however, a bit more scrambled egg wouldn't of gone a miss , and to charge £11 for dish of home made soup is taking the piste out of soup (I didnt have soup but saw the price and made quick exit )

Need to sort out their scones. Totally got the recipe wrong!! Served up what were actually little cakes, not scones. Apart from that, all good.

We just popped in for a coffee but the staff were very helpful and very welcoming to our dog - a small dish of treats and a bowl of water appeared almost instantly. The toilets were clean and the overall atmosphere was nice, very traditional...

This was such a spot for a cozy lunch. On a cool day the soup and fresh bread was absolutely perfect. Everything was delicious! The restaurant is so cute and the staff was friendly. I would definitely recommend!

A visit to Bell Cliff restaurant/tea room is a journey back in time. The interior is somewhat cramped and has the feel of a fisherman’s cottage looking out onto the mystical shoreline of Lyme. The menu is quite simple and driven by home cooked favourites....

My wife and I have visited Lyme many times before but we haven’t previously dined at the Bell Cliff. Our Thursday lunch was excellent and the service outstanding. From the warm greeting as we entered to the friendly and relaxing overall experience. High standards have...

Came here on a Monday morning for breakfast before heading home from our weekend away. We have done this a few times and always had a good experience here. We had booked a table beforehand as we were a group of 7, glad we did...

Fabulous service. Had home made leek and potato soup with granary bread and half cheese toasties. Very big portion of soup and proper hunk of bread. Plenty of cheese in toastie. Delicious. Tea for 2 came with extra pot of boiling water to top up....

This place always looked busy every time we went to Lyme Regis… so we popped in and I ordered a crab sandwich which sadly had no taste and the the bread was abit dry…. My partner had a bowl of chips which were hard… not...

Have passed this cafe so many times and decided to give it a go.. Unfortunately I was disappointed ☹️ Sandwich and filling dry chips hard and literally sat on top of each other

In a great location in lovely Lyme Regis choice of indoor/outdoor dining. Extensive menu, friendly and helpful staff and always nice to have a bottle of fizz too! Always call in here when in Lyme Regis - highly recommended.

Went in for breakfast on easter Monday had a table right away and good service, absolutely amazing breakfast (vegetarian) nice and hot and well presented and the taste and quality was awesome we be visiting again.

Fabulous breakfast in a cosy and quaint restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff. Would definitely recommend. Perfect place to eat prior to a good walk around Lyme Regis.

Really lovely and friendly tea rooms. A beautiful view of the sea if you sit outside. One of the best cream teas that I've had! Staff are really friendly and good service.

We were looking for a cream tea for a sweet treat on our recent visit to Lyme Regis and found the wonderful dog friendly, tea room at The Bell Cliff Restaurant and Tea Rooms. The gluten free scones were served warm and were soft and...

This is a lovely place to eat, great service and food. We had a dog with us and they even gave her her own little pot of dog treats. Just super friendly and would highly recommend. After we had eaten lunch, we wanted to try...

The food was well portioned and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and nothing is to much hard work. We pre booked as the restaurant gets busy and got a lovely table viewing the hustle and bustle of the high street. The restaurant is child...

If you’re in Lyme Regis and craving a proper cream tea, you have to visit The Bell Cliff. I had two scones with beautiful thick clotted cream and delicious strawberry jam - all for £8. The scones came out still warm, lovely and fluffy. I...

Following a lovely walk with friends along the front in Lyme we found this place near the bottom of the High Street. We were made to feel welcome by the staff straight away and settled at a table. I chose the mushroom soup with half...

Food was nice and decent portions, unable to do kids sandwiches and we felt like the staff were watching over us the whole time which was a little uncomfortable. Very tight tables as well but really not to bad at all

Highly recommend this lovely little cafe restaurant in lyme regis, great GF options, coeliac actually taken seriously. Full GF sandwich range, scones, afternoon teas, cakes etc all fresh and very well priced

Beautiful breakfast; the food was lovely! ! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will be back here again very soon for some fantastic grub!

We spent a very rainy lunchtime at this little restaurant. The food was perfect and the staff, Jane and Connaugh couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful if they tried! We very much recommend a visit. The Dorset Apple cake is sublime! We were made...

On a windy and rainy day we sought refuge and a hot drink, so glad we decided to stop in at The Bell Cliff. Lovely cosy setting, very dog friendly and welcoming staff, decided to treat ourselves to a cream tea and it was delicious...

We visited the Bell Cliff restaurant today, there were 4 adults and 4 children and they were able to accommodate us. Jayne served us and couldn't have been more helpful, she was able to calm the children when they got excitable and was so helpful....

We are day three in to our trip and have been coming to Lyme Regis for the past two years. We love a good breakfast to set us up for the day with a lovely pot of tea. This review is by no means saying...

My husband and I went for breakfast, where both us and our dogs were made welcome by the staff. The place is clean and tidy, the food is good and portions ample. The service friendly and prompt. Thank you for making us welcome and looking...

Exceptionally dog friendly. A water bowl and dog treats arrived at the table before we ordered our food! Varied menu covering lighter bites or meals. Prices are the same everywhere on the coast, but we thought this was great value for money and thoroughly enjoyed...

We popped into this cafe on a very cold day with a desperate need to heat up quickly. The service was so friendly. A lovely female waiter showed us to a large table and took our order straight way. Within minutes we were warming up...

Such a yummy full English..we were so full we only managed soup for dinner by the evening! A nice little cafe with a friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. We will definitely be back for another breakfast when we return to Lyme. 😊

We sat at the tables outside and arranged the chairs around two tables as there are 10 of us, leaving a third table with 3 chairs, the staff were in the doorway whispering to each other when a lady came over to tell us we...

AJ was our waiting staff, she was lovely! Polite and attentive. We had tea for two, Deb had apple cake with cream I had a toasted tea cake... We chose this because yesterday we made the mistake of having the cucumber sandwiches and scone... lovely...

We held a 50th birthday tea party here and it couldn't have been more lovely. A fantastic spread of sandwiches, scones, tea and Prosecco, and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. We shall definitely be back - thanks so much Naomi and team.

Dropped in for a quick light lunch on a wet miserable day. Asked for a scampi to share and a pork pie to try. To our surprise TWO plates arrived each with a half serve including chips and salad along with an individual pie. Hot...

Really a nice experience. Absolutely lovely cream tea & good strength tea as we make in Yorkshire! Excellent value. All staff exceptional & we felt very comfortable & welcome sitting out with our dog !!!

Stopped in for a late lunch with our little dog; what a great find! Super-friendly staff, properly-filled sandwiches, fresh chips, and a tiny bowl of dog biscuits. Sat in the bay window with a great view down the high street. So lovely to find somewhere...

I looked for “gluten free” and “dog friendly” on trip advisor, this place ticked both boxes so we went to look for it! It was a beautiful sunny day and there were two tables outside so grabbed one and then realised the entire terrace opposite...

Stopped overnight in an air b&b in Lyme so went looking for a gf breakfast. Not many options if you don’t want a pasty but then happened across The Bell. Friendly staff on a sunny Sunday morning. Sat outside overlooking the harbour and enjoyed the...

Fab food, superb service and sea view - what more could you want?! Knickerbocker Glory even had jelly in it which they don’t always. Will definitely be back.

Visited a few times pre & post lockdown - always reliable for a decent lunch! Very friendly staff & great fresh ingredients. Will be back when we are next in dorset

Went for morning coffee/brunch. Service very friendly, gorgeous view. Mediocre food at best and the worst coffee I’ve had in a long time, absolutely horrid. In a place like Lyme surrounded by fabulous places to eat, there is no excuse for rubbish coffee. I suspect...

Popped in, as we do every summer, for an afternoon tea and a super gluten free cream tea. Staff are so lovely and friendly, the portion size is plentiful and never disappoints. Highly recommend, lovely place, very relaxed and dog friendly.

Service was very friendly. Had the cream tea was excellent and really good value. Plenty of jam and cream.

We visited in the early afternoon, the cheese and ham sandwiches were very nice, we followed that up with a Dorset cream tea, I have to admit that I prefer scones with fruit in usually but these were delicious and the portion size was good...

A day visit to Lyme Regis we came across The Bell Cliff restaurant. A friendly welcome greeted us once seated we were presented with the menu we had the Home made Lasagna came with chips and salad a lovely tasty meal plus a couple of...

Whilst in Lyme on a windy, dull day we decided to lunch here. What a good decision that was. Our daughter had the cream tea, and said it was the best she had ever had, gorgeous warm scones that smelled heavenly and plenty of cream...

Had a traditional cream tea, sat outside as it was a sunny day. Had sea views and able to people watch. Table service was good. My son had a paying and enjoyed it. I had a cream tea. Lots of cream and jam.

Went in today for a high tea, around lunch time. Had some delicious cucumber sandwiches with a pot of tea and scone with lots of clotted cream and jam. Was delicious. 😋. Great service, couldn’t fault anything and good value too. Thanks

We popped in here for lunch on the spur of the moment whilst walking past - we loved it! As soon as we sat down our 5 year old son was being hangry/tyrannical & the staff were so understanding. As soon as we'd ordered they...

A wonderful tea room. Excellent food and wonderful staff who were very helpful with one of our family with special dietary needs, will definitely visit again.

We was on the search for a cream tea. We have had our fare share coming from Cornwall and was not disappointed. Large fresh scones with lashings of cream and jam. Great old school tea room, great service and atmosphere.

We decided to find an eating place earlier than usual due to the crowds taking advantage of the fine weather. Service was prompt and the table was soon full. The beer battered cod was fine, not sure if it was fresh battered. The chips were...

Lovely staff ushered us to our table on a very wet and windy day, and the cream tea was the biggest and nicest we have ever had, very good value, and the drinks were also just right....just what we needed on this miserable day. Thank...

We had lunch at Bell Cliff today and were very impressed. The team was very friendly, welcoming and accommodated our large dog with a smile and a treat for her. The soup was delicious, with a generous portion of granary bread and butter, as well...

Went for a family day out in Lyme and was drawn in by the specials board of cream teas outside. Had a lovely lunch with great service and absolutely delicious food that kept us going all day! Very well priced and lovely atmosphere too, would definitely go again.

I can not praise the Bell Cliff enough the breakfast is fantastic value as is the rest of the menu. The staff are very attentive and go out of their way to look after you. As well as being able to sit inside there are...

Great food, good atmosphere and excellent staff; who were very accommodating and friendly. We visited for cream tea and ended staying for more.

We are regulars and love this little cafe. It is well run and has great food. The coffee is good and the cake is delicious. They are very dog friendly and welcome your four footed family members as much as your two legged ones.

Drawn in by the board outside advertising Dorset teas - both cream and cheese . So, tough choice and my daughter and I decided to try one each. Good call ! The staff could not have been more helpful in serving us first a slate...

Absolutely love this place on the sea front and can definitely recommend the Dorset Afternoon Tea, which consists of mouthwatering scones, jam and clotted cream, you can’t visit Lyme Regis without paying them a visit. They also do hot food, sandwiches etc. The staff are...