The Club House in West Dorset

Wonderful location, yards from beach and choice of seating outside, inside and canopy. Attentive service and as my birthday they did a lovely chocolate written plate. Sunday lunch was superb with roast veg and beef

After a long walk along the beachfront we were very disappointed to find no spampi on the menu, as a compromise we tried to order the crab sandwich only to find no crab or any other sandwich

We had dinner here early September, it was a Wednesday, and the restaurant was not busy. Service was very attentive and had good knowledge about the dishes. We had the scallops with a cauliflower purée and mussels in a dill and cream sauce. The purée was amazing. However the mussels had not been fully cleaned and had grit in a third of them. We had the same mains, grilled mackerel with a sauce vierge. Which was lovely, I enjoyed the tomatoes as they were only cut in half but my wife is a purest so would a preferred diced. A lovely view as the sun set. I can imagine that in the heights of summer it’s packed.

This is one of the places you wish to discover during a trip to the UK ! Especially if you are fond of gourmet cuisine ! I mean a Michelin nominated person ! We tried to go twice but the place was used for a private event . We tried a last time for drinks on a rainy evening ! Now we are convinced that we need to come back for many reasons ! The staff takes care of All the customers . The scenery is also inspiring .

What a great find - we were killing time waiting for our holiday let to be ready so we wandered down to the beach at West Bexington and discovered the sister restaurant to the more well known Hive Beach Cafe at Burton Bradstock. We were not disappointed. The service was lovely with genuinely friendly staff. The place welcomes dogs although we sat outside on the terrace with a lovely view of the sea anyway. All of the food coming out of the kitchen looked really good and ours certainly was - the menu has a good choice for all tastes. I ordered a side dish of corn ribs and it was so good I can’t stop thinking about it!! I came straight home after our weekend and have already spent 2 days trying to recreate it - who knew you could get so excited by a vegetable!! I’m hoping they might ready this review and share with me the secret to their spice mix!!

Nestled along the picturesque Dorchester coast, The Clubhouse offers a dining experience that perfectly complements its stunning seaside setting. Having frequented this charming area numerous times, we finally decided to try The Clubhouse, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome, setting the tone for the rest of our visit. The attentive staff promptly seated us and brought menus and water to the table. Our orders for drinks and food were taken swiftly, showcasing the restaurant’s efficient service. For our meal, we chose the classic Cod and Chips with mushy peas. The anticipation did not last long, as our plates arrived quickly, laden with generous portions of perfectly cooked fish and golden chips. The cod was tender and flaky, encased in a crisp, flavorful batter, while the chips were deliciously crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The accompanying mushy peas added a traditional touch that completed this delightful dish. The dining experience was elevated by the beautiful setting. Overlooking the beach, The Clubhouse offers breathtaking views that enhance the enjoyment of the meal. We were fortunate to have perfect weather, making our lunch even more memorable. The Clubhouse is a must-visit for anyone in the Dorchester area. With its excellent food, outstanding service, and idyllic location, it provides a perfect spot for a lovely lunch by the sea. We highly recommend it and look forward to our next visit.

Nice spot looking out on to Chesil Beach, Sunday lunch Mackerel Pate to start v nice on clearing the plates was informed they would be a delay before the main course. Over an hour later the main course arrived very disappointing looked like the food had been thrown on the plate it was awash with gravy the beef was fatty, chewy and tasteless,the veg was ok parsnips under done carrots over cooked and no taste On asking the reason for the hour wait we were told they were very busy!

The menu is very small with only 5 main courses. I chose the Lobster thinking it must be very good as it's a speciality. It was very disappointing. Small portion and poorly presented on top of a large green salad and piles of chips. The lobster cost 80 pounds. It had the strangest of texture as if it was minced and placed back in the shell. I wrote an email to the restaurant before deciding to write this review. They did show the curtesy to reply.

Decided to stop for lunch as I had been to W Bexington before and knew it was a lovely location. I received a warm welcome, was quickly shown to a seat of m. y choice, water and menu brought. I had the steak followed by the chocolate cremeux. The chargrilled steak was between medium and rare exactly as I asked, and was absolutely delicious, accompanied by skinny fries, watercress, celeriac puree and sauce vierge. One of the best steaks I have ever had. Was politely asked if all ok, plate cleared and dessert ordered and brought quickly. Again, the dessert was absolutely lovely. The price is very fair for the standard of food, all 3 staff members who helped me were friendly and polite, would love to visit again and highly recommend.

Stunning Location, great food. Beautiful. Couldn't fault it. Staff excellent, so much pride in their place of work. Thoroughly recommended.

Great 3 course Sunday lunch. Service was spot on and the food and ambience were perfect. Great value too. The weather was perfect so sat outside with great views of the sea and surrounding area.

£55 for a shared crab platter, within 2 minutes ordered mussels as not enough for one let alone 2 Other than taking order bringing food and clearing plates never saw member of staff, had to go looking for one to order mussels. No wipes, or finger bowls despite having crab and mussels. Certainly not fresh crab as u can see no brown meat and black shell very off putting Completely over rated

Returning customer and will continue to return on this showing. Another fabulous meal. But before, cocktails 5-6pm happy hour! What's not to like? Cocktail overlooking beach and sea, and if lucky a warm eve....then inside for foodies! Fish on menu, the choice of the lady that never says no to that (this time in the form of mackerel pate start and mussels main).....I calmed it down with Crayfish salad start, Bavette Steak mains, all served with excellent hospitality and smiling staff faces. High-quality product, great eve and lovely ambience. We will return...

We were given vouchers for here and decided to have a late breakfast followed by a walk by the sea. The service was brilliant, welcoming and friendly and the Club House breakfast and coffee delicious. As the cost of the meal was less than the value of our voucher, they kept the tab open for us and we returned for a glass of wine after our walk. It’s a lovely setting and we will definitely return.

Visited early one Easter morning in the rain. Gorgeous spot, lovely food, immaculate inside! Absolutely recommend, a hidden gem.

Lovely setting overlooking the beach. Friendly service in pleasantly appointed restaurant. A la carte menu is over priced but plenty of offers to be had if you can fathom what they are from their confusing web site. Limited menu options don't include sides . Fish dishes are best. Deserts are not . Probably best to order their fish and chips which are large portions and miss the desert.

A really special place to relax and eat great food. Fish, Meat, Veg ... lots of choice. Service friendly and efficient. Parking; views of the sea. Coastal walks.

First time visit - Friday feeling menu. Good value that included 241 cocktails til 6❤️. Crayfish starter good as well as beetroot starters both nice. We both had the pork chop and paid for chops. Had chocolate custard dessert and panacotta absolutely delicious. Took advantage of 2 4 1 cocktails 5-6 with bottle of wine also. Happy with the price we paid despite the other table given free focaccia which wasn’t offered to us!

Very good value Sunday lunch. Tasty food and excellent service. Well worth the long drive. We hope to return in the summer.

Visited the club house in October for a family event. Staff were very polite and helpful despite us being a large party. Excellent roast dinner enjoyed by my family, I had the roasted butternut squash which was delicious. The mock tails were also fantastic! Would definitely return.

We had a lovely Sunday brunch on a blustery January day. Service and setting could not be faulted. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice area, seated and moved twice, others arriving after got served first. Frustrating as food was nice

The weather was dreadful outside but as soon as we walked in there was a warm welcoming atmosphere. The staff were really helpful and friendly and the food delicious. I loved my mocktail too. Hoping to return soon. Xx

Came here to watch emily jean and what i found was a gem of a restaurant.Fabulous food,amazing friendly staff,great setting.Will definitely be coming back

Went for a themed The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe evening. The warm welcome and professional service was matched, nay exceeded, by the incredible food produced by Chef Will Hickton. From his home-made stout bread with incredible whipped smoked butter all the way through to the choc-tastic petit fours, this was an amazing meal. Ham and leek croquettes were a taste explosion, venison that melted in your mouth, succulent trout, and the 30-layer potato (looked like an enormous chip but tasted amazing), everything was a delight. The wine pairings were spot on (thanks Fefe). Then the desserts! My companions were more than satisfied with their tartes tatins, and the Turkish Delight cheesecake was one of the best I've ever had...if a little rich!! It truly was a fantastic experience, roll on the next one!

Ate here last night for the special ‘Lion Witch and the Wardrobe’ Tasting event. Absolutely amazing menu, with each dish cooked to perfection. Thank you for a memorable experience

We had been together for a registry wedding in Dorchester and decided to travel down Chesil beach. My wife and I had been to the Club House once before and had enjoyed the experience, so suggested to the others, that we stop off for lunch on the off chance 1. It was open and 2. If we could get a table. Happily both were available. We were greeted by a lovely lady who recommended a table overlooking the sea. To our delight they had a set menu, 2 courses for £20 or 3 for £25. Their drinks menu was extensive and we chose some celebratory cocktails a G&T and a lovely glass of wine. For starters we had 2 plates of cornish sardines, delicious, the trout, beautifully presented and equally delicious, and a salad. For mains 3 of us had the Fish and Chips done in more of a tempura batter, than a traditional batter, which made it light and crispy, without taking anything away from the fish itself. It was served with a lovely tartare sauce that one said may have been a little light on the amount of capers, but personally I found fine. The final plate was a monkfish burger for myself. Due to the fact that we were also having dinner elsewhere, that night, I didn't eat all the bread which was lovely with a beetroot sauce. Then the special touch. Having announced that our friends were newly married, the staff and Chef had arranged for a plate to be decorated with a chocolate 'Congratulations ' and two dessert snacks. I can't fault anything with the staff or food, and also must give a special mention to the wonderful toilet facilities. Thank you for the experience. We will be back as soon as practical. We only live an hour or so away. Highly Recommended

Our meal was very disappointing: My wife's cod was flavourless, the skin side was up covered with some tasteless flakes for crust, cauliflower greasy and uninteresting. My plaice was lacking in flavour. Expected much better judging from previous experience.

Booked breakfast as part of a staycation week. The weather was kind but there is lots of room inside too if it hadn't have been. The breakfast starts at 9:30 and so did we. A full breakfast is very good value and well presented. There is lots more to this place that we did not experience so we will go back for a meal at a different time of day sometime.

Booked for an anniversary lunch. Staff pleasant enough but not very welcoming or engaging. Struggled to find anything for the limited main courses so ordered from the starter menu. Scallops tasteless and potatoes rock hard. However, the mackerel was very nice. The evening menu may offer more but at the high prices and the fact that there is no view other than a car park we won’t be going back to find out.

Sunday lunch…we decided to chose here over one of our favourite local haunts, what a big mistake…huge mistake! Service was bleak, staff uninterested and was really not interested in my allergy or my daughters birthday which was 😞 puddings were unimaginable and not worth the price, we prefer rock fish as it’s consistent and the staff are welcoming

Excellent quality food and reasonable prices, especially on the days they have offers on. We stayed at the cottage for a week and ate there 3 times as it was so good! Really attentive and friendly service. Cocktails also excellent!

We stumbled across this place after a very long 9 mile walk from West Bay with our daughters aged 5 and 9! Staff were so welcoming and happy to chat to our girls after the long walk, even helped advise us on local taxis to help us get back even being happy for us to stay out of the rain whilst waiting for our taxi! Every staff member was happy to talk to my very talkative girls and we felt very welcome, had it not been our last night we would definitely have returned! Decor was lovely and drinks even better just what we needed!

I cannot rate this location highly enough..Service was excellent throughout our visit..attentive but in a balanced manner..the food was freshly made and piping hot when served..we both had the Friday Special deal for two ..3 courses and a glass of wine for £55 (for us both) Very good value and we will certainly be returning again soon A+++ for everything ..

A friendly welcome and a table in the marquee looking out to sea was a good start. Our waiter was efficient and friendly. He commented that we had clearly enjoyed our meal. We most certainly had. The smoked haddock on the nicoise salad was superb and I had crab with garden peas. Two of my favourite things in a simple yet delicious salad. My friend and I both had the chocolate mousse with cherries hazelnut and kirsch syrup and a warm buttery madeleine. The best dessert I’ve had in some time. Wonderful. Looking at the view with an aperol spritz in hand was bliss. I’ve been here a few times before and not always been completely happy. Based on this experience we will be back often.

We visited here three times , once for drinks , once for drinks and snacks and once for a full Lobster dinner. The food was average ,..but nothing special. Staff are very friendly but overly 'Stiff' on arrival and during service. It isn't a comfortable place to visit and we heard from others around us who felt the same way. This place seems out of it's comfort zone being situated here ,.. somethings just off. It just doesnt work .

Why take bookings when you don’t have staff and are not ready? Apparently they lost staff because of COVID and Brexit. At least make this known to your guests before they arrive. We were given a table in a closed off ramshackle tent despite warm summer air and plenty of outside space available. You are then expected to spend your dinner looking across a parking lot with people sitting at close proximity. Poor quality furniture and decorations. Fish and chips for over £20 is the new reality. In the end we never managed to get starters or sides despite waiting for 45 minutes, so we left.

We only discovered this place by chance, as we’d walked along the coast from Burton Bradstock. It looked fantastic, and the food and drink lived up to appearances.The very hospitable staff couldn’t have been friendlier. Even though it was lunchtime, and we only wanted drinks, we were warmly welcomed, and led to a great swing-for-two in the garden, with great views.Once seated, we realised we were peckish, so asked for a food menu. Not a problem. And pretty soon, a scrummy cheese platter was delivered, with two refreshing beers.The gardens are full of chic and quirky details. We could have stayed there all afternoon, but we had to make our way back.However, the coffee looked very good indeed – so we lingered a little longer. The coffees were superb.We’ll definitely be back.

Walking from the hubbub of Hive beach, we came across this beautiful place with gardens and a bar and a very tempting menu. Sitting in the garden in the sun with a cold beer doesn't come any better than this. It's a great place to stop for lunch which was delicious. Friendly and welcoming staff as well. Not to be missed.

We found this restaurant a few years ago and would drive a three hour round trip from Devon several times a year as it was so good. We went yesterday and sadly it is going downhill. We were seated outside and were quickly served our starters. We then waited almost an hour for our mains, with one server apologising that they were ‘short staffed’. Whilst I accept this can be a problem, they did know we were coming. We would rather have been cancelled than served sub standard food with poor service. When the mains did arrive my partners Monkfish was undercooked. This is a dish that, with a side, is £33 so should be perfect. We did bring it to their attention and they took it off the bill but it did tarnish the whole experience. Unfortunately we will no longer be doing the three hour round trip from Devon. We used to love it at the Clubhouse.

Absolutely the best - atmosphere relaxed and friendly, food to die for, cocktails invented in-house...they've done an amazing job with the house to retain its feel but updated it (check out the new loos - quirky and individual and fun). Excellent destination for a gentle beachside walk from Abbotsbury!!

We visited for lunch today. Having been so isolated and antisocial for so long thanks to the plague, we were very excited about "doing lunch" at The Club House. I had Brill, which was recommended by our lovely waitress. I couldn't decide between that or monkfish and I've never had brill before. What a great choice. Perfectly cooked with beautiful flavours. My husband had fish and chips, which he said was great. But when he saw my food, he wished he had been a bit more adventurous. I also had pud - chocolate moose with morello cherries. The sunshine and the view of the sea made it a perfect experience.

We have tried to eat here a few times and this time we made it, a lovely table for two, service, food and wine were all excellent, next time we will go for lunch, a long lazy one.

Absolutely perfect. Stunning, romantic, quirky, thoughtful and beautiful. The staff could not have made our small wedding party more perfect.. their attention to detail was spot on.. gorgeous table decorations, the best service I’ve had in a long time and the food was delicious. It has the best location by the sea and has a unique, relaxed, boutique atmosphere.. it’s fast becoming one of my favourite places. I can’t recommend it enough… thank you to everyone who made my friend’s wedding so wonderful.

The beef tataki starters were superb and were followed by very good main courses. It was somewhat of a windswept day but we ate outside nonetheless and were well rewarded

We had a lovely lunch here. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I had the cured fish plate starter which was very tasty, as was my Haddock Nicoise main. My husband had the fish and chips and reported the hake to be perfectly cooked and the chips delicious and plentiful. I’ve already made another booking!

We had two fish and chips, the chips were similar to the ones you would buy in the freezer isle… the fish itself was cooked perfect, the reason for the low score is down to the chips, they clearly weren’t made fresh, had they been to a high standard this review would be scored higher. The staff were all fantastic, and the location is also great. But the fish and chips we received did not deserve the £20 per head Price tag.

We start by saying we are not seafood eaters !Yet veggie option and meat option were very good, limited range but well prepared.Cocktails imaginative and some local drinks , good range of gins.Service excellent Relaxed and helpful In good weather , sit outdoor facing the sea .

Moroccan spiced mackerel, although grilled well, lacked any flavour at all. No salt and pepper let alone Moroccan spices. Bouillabaisse was a travesty of dish-watery soup with tiny pieces of cod and a few clams plus garlic free rouille. What happened to the recipe for the delicious fish soup they used to serve at sister restaurant Hive Beach Cafe?? Mix up on wine saw us charged for an extra bottle, when all we had asked for was for the glasses on the table to be filled. Far too expensive for the quality of food and service. Would not recommend.

We enjoyed our first visit here so much that we immediately booked again for the next night. The menu was interesting and our food choices did not disappoint. Service was friendly and eager to please, and we felt the prices were fair for the very high quality provided.

We stopped by The Club House for a quick bite to eat and we’re seated outside the front of the cafe with terrific views across West Bexington Beach. Really friendly, prompt service and our cheese boards were delicious! Would definitely come again.

We have eaten here several times but today we took some friends to just have coffee and sandwich. We hadn't booked but only a few tables were occupied but when we said what we wanted we were shown to a table right at the back!! I questioned about a table with a view for 30 minutes because thats all we would be but they clearly didn't care

Lunch not bad under post lockdown service restrictions but expensive and very bossy front of house staff . Lobster cooked well but hardly came with sea vegetables .. more like a couple of limp bits of spinach Sadly over-hyped

5th visit to this restaurant, not great weather, felt cold throughout meal sitting under Marquis, we did ask to go outside as had two dogs so it was our choice!. My starter was vegetarian fritters with a sauce, not much flavour followed by monk fish( very small portion, for £25 not much flavour) and potatoes and chorizo which did taste good but had to pay extra for potatoes then had dessert which was strawberry pavlova which tasted good. My cousin had steak which we asked to be cooked medium rare and it was well done! The other guests had fish and chips which seemed ok and another had monkfish and gave the same review as mine. We had two bottles of wine and 3 beers. So we all had a starter main and dessert which cost £350 which seemed rather extortionate!

Been to restaurant tonight , great service, very good meal , staff really nice , but you are paying for this , beer £6 a bottle , fish and chips £20 , but on the whole very nice experience, thank you

We ate dinner here yesterday evening in the marquee which offers some protection from the elements. We had the fish & chips which we were OK and the prawn curry, which was tasteless. When asked how our food was we explained that the curry was pretty ordinary, this was greeted with little interest, which suggests they don't have too much competition to worry about! We only had main courses and with a bill for £50 I would have expected something a little tastier

We had an excellent lunch here on Sunday to celelbrate our wedding anniversary. Services was very attentive and the fish dishes we had were cooked to perfection. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. We ate in the marquee on the terrace, the tables were well-spaced, the staff all wore masks and it all felt covid-safe. It was lovely to be dining out again after months of lockdoan, and The Club House didn't let us down!

Starter of hock very salty and tough. Main course of three extremely small fatty undercooked lamb cutlets. The chips were the best thing about the meal. Lovely location and good service spoilt by sub standard over priced food.

Very good . Excellent service, excellent food. The only thing that lets it down is that it is overpriced. London prices ++

When you are asked by your waiter if everything is OK with your food do NOT say anything but Yes !! And if you dare to pass comment, not complaint, just a comment, then do not do it if your table is within hearing distance of the kitchen because you will then suffer the embarrassment of hearing what the chef thinks of your comment. We were offered coffee by way of an apology but we were only just into our evening and enjoying the beautiful view so coffee was not in our thoughts at that time. When we asked for the bill we received a lengthy second apology and were informed that the disappointing meal had been "taken off the bill". We protested that that was not required, after all it had been eaten. But we checked the bill and saw that it had not been taken off. "It would have been" they said !! By then, the evening that had started so well, had been punctured and all the air had slowly hissed out causing total deflation. So never say NO at The Club House.

A lovely location for the restaurant. Food was extremely disappointing for the price charged. Steak over cooked and lobster had very little meat! Service was okay, we visited the sister cafe (the hive beach cafe) prior and the Hive beach cafe was outstanding so felt very let down by this visit!

We dropped in for a drink and snack whilst walking along the coastal path. We had not booked and it was lunch time but they kindly found space for us. Great location and it's wonderful to see how they have transformed the old cafe into a relaxing, covid safe quality eatery. We only ate chips but they were top notch.

Cannot recommend enough the staff went above and beyond (Max i think it said on our bill) and the lovely blonde lady who’s name I didn’t catch we’re so welcoming and attentive, the cocktails and drinks selection had a wide variety as well as also being very tasty , watching the sun set on the beach front with a lovely 3 course meal with the food being 10/10 , well worth the trip and made a lovely end to a weekend away.

Four of us had lunch today. The weather was amazing. The food was both inventive and delicious and the service efficient and very friendly. The popcorn cockles were delicious and perfectly crispy, the crab tartlet just gorgeous and the turnip and anchovy gratin quirky but unexpectedly tasty. Lots of comfy tables outside where we sat but also a small marquee and some inside service. COVID procedures seemed compliant and discreet. Would highly recommend.

We were met with a demand for masks and a refusal to accept scarves across the face as a substitute - possibly correct but stridently enforced. The service wasn't the quickest either. The starters were delicious but fish and chips main was only adequate and over priced at £19 and the turbot was a very small helping at £29. I realise these are difficult times but I think they could have been more welcoming.

Absolutely fabulous meal, food was top quality, staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Also social distancing was perfect

Great location at one end of Chesil Beach. Unfortunately we were there on a wet and windy day so couldn't sit outside. However this was compensated for by the fabulous food, and the great service. Not cheap, but very good value for the quality. We will return one sunny day.

Not the best if honest, service was slow, apologies were given and explanation being put down to them being busy. We saw no evidence of this as the place was a quarter full? Got the impression if we had arrived in the Bentley our experience would have been better. We had a pot of tea, not even an offer of cake so rather than be a burden we left.Disappointed from Somerset !!

What a delicious meal in a lovely setting.I had a G&T from the gin menu and my son had a beer.Crispy little fried cockles went down well with drinks.We both had fresh crab to start with yummy sourdough bread followed by a fragrant gentle prawn curry and scallops with back pudding as a main course for me. Couldn't resist ordering crunchy tripled fried chips too! We enjoyed a bottle of English wine in this beautiful restaurant overlooking our fabulous Dorset beach. Such a splendid day.Thank you for the friendly and highly professional service.

This restaurant is off the beaten track, but worth hunting out. Great food, first class friendly service all made for a night to remember

Visited for lunch with my family. It was a great location just by the beach. Staff were friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable. The stars of the show however were the dishes. Cockle popcorn was tasty and novel. The dressed crab was divine. The lobster was also fantastic. With its relaxed atmosphere and great food there aren't many better places to spend a sunny afternoon on the Dorset coast.

The food and wine were delicious and waiting staff very helpful. Although very busy managed to accommodate us without any problem. The lovely weather was an added bonus

Had a fabulous lunch here today. Perfect setting, friendly staff and superb food. As I’m vegan I was a little worried to only see vegetarian options on the menu. I spoke to our lovely server and she said she’d speak to the chef. He came up with a couple of options. Both sounded delicious. I chose one and was not disappointed. As good as I’ve had in any vegan restaurant. I was made to feel quite special rather than a bit of a nuisance that often happens in restaurants. Can’t wait to go back. Thoroughly recommend. Didn’t have room for dessert which also looked fab. Dog friendly outside and in the pavillon too.

We were staying at the hotel up the road and decided to pop into the Club House for lunch - we hadn’t booked and just thought we would see if they had a spare table. On arriving, we were told by who we later discovered was the manager that although they had plenty of space ‘they didn’t have enough time’ for us. It didn’t seem busy at all and we thought this was very unwelcoming. We had a look at the menu and it looked very overpriced especially considering the restaurant has a view of a car park rather than the sea!

Eating out, especially when you're planning to spend a lot of money, needs to make you feel special. The service was casual but professional and we were made to feel at home. The food was outstanding - all of the fish and seafood was so fresh and perfectly prepared. We had lobster and lemon sole courses and they were sublime. Served with beautiful bottle of wine, outstanding and imaginative desserts, coffee and liqueurs. Why is it so hard for others to get it right when these guys have got it so right. Yes you pay for it, but if you pay for something which is perfectly prepared and served, it makes you feel as though you have had a very special experience. Well worth it and I would definitely go there again. Well done team!

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening in early September. The Club House is perfectly situated on the beach at West Bexington (where, famously, the Dambusters bouncing bombs were tested) with amazing views down to Lyme Regis to the West and along Chesil beach to the East. Fantastic sunset.The Club House itself is a cool beach hut style building that has been upgraded with a very busy visible kitchen, a covered terrace in front and large garden (where the outdoor swimming pool was in the 30's). Plenty of tables and chairs outdoors.The team are very friendly, engaged, interesting, clearly love their work and come from a variety of top restaurants locally and nationally (Hix etc). We couldn't have been made to feel more welcome and was a great pleasure to experience real quality food and service in a simple beach environment - a rare luxury these days.We started with proper cocktails in the garden by the beach (and cockle popcorn - a revelation) then moved into the covered (and heated) terrace. Starters of Beef Tataki with tangy ponzu/yuzu sauce were great (to our shame we all had the same but it sounded so good) but it was the lobsters, crab and prawns for the shellfish platter that really impressed. It's quite rare to get large lobsters in a restaurant now and these were easily big enough to share - and perfectly cooked.A bottle of crisp Albarino went with this very well...Chocolate Panna Cotta and a glass of New Zealand Muscat-like dessert wine after was a great way to end.We had a great time, can't wait to come back and highly recommended.

Very disappointing meal for our anniversary on the 4th Sep.It started with a very poor glass of Hive Champagne which the waiter could not tell us where it had come from but that it was bought in bulk in re-badged. Not a great start.The main annoyance was the food though. My starter was the Cornish sardines and was tasteless. The tomatoes and sauce which was part of the dish just had no flavout at all. I'd also question how fresh the sardines were. My wide then ordered the Prawn Marsala. This had no resemblance of an Indian curry. It had no flavour whatsoever and we had to complain as we couldn't eat it. It was like the gravy sauce that you get at a chinese takeaway to dip your chips in.We also ordered the Lowry's Pass Chenin Blanc 2019 at around £30 per bottle. I later found out that I could have sourced this for around £8. Now I understand that you have to mark up wine but that is a plain rip off.The one positive was the waiter who was very apologetic.Overall I felt totally ripped off and would have probably spent the same going to the Limewood or the chainy Rick Stein and would have had a far better meal.

Great atmosphere, really relaxed and lovely setting. A real treat. Fab food, fab company and fab weather too. Will definitely return (taking the dog too next time!) and thoroughly recommend.

We LOVE the Clubhouse, what a wonderful restaurant! I would like to eat everything on the menu and they also make cocktails so my idea of 7th Heaven. x

RIGHT on the beach — this place has a surprisingly glamorous food offer and naturally excels at all things seafood.

We can't remember who recommended it, but we did our further research and decided to go - albeit uncertain about what to expect, and fearing it might be a bit stuffy, pretentious and poor value for money. We were very much mistaken: it turned out to be very professional but pleasantly informal, and the food really was excellent. We'd very much loo forward to going again and have no hesitation recommending it. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did ...

My daughter took me for lunch today and it was absolutely gorgeous, second visit.the 🦞 is fantastic. Definitely go back again.service really good.

Took my mum for lunch, it was our second time eating here!We both had tomato and mozzarella salad to start and then half lobster for mains. Both courses were very good!I chose the Club House especially to have the lobster as we previously ate breakfast here and we were very pleased with that too.Highly recommend! The sea view is lovely, even today on a wet but sunny day! Great service and friendly helpful staff!

The website of the Clubhouse gives the impression that you will eat at a table overlooking the sea on Chesil Beach at West Bexington. Well, you are near the sea, but it's not quite what it seems - however, it is still well worth a visit: the environment is distinctive, the food is excellent and the price is fair. There are just a couple of points to bear in mind when booking.The main feature of the location which the website doesn't advertise is the car park in between the restaurant and the beach. It's busy with the cars and vans of anglers and travelling groups of young people so the view can be obscured from many of the tables. Moreover, not all the tables have any hope of a sea view: they are divided between those in a plastic marquee at the front (with a decent chance of a sea view, though through plastic windows if windy conditions require it); those in the solid building but outside under a canopy (the sort of 'sea view' you sometimes get in hotel rooms with that label, for which you have to crane your neck and which prompt you to demand a discount); and the tables inside the building which have only distant, very partial views of the sea. We were offered the second but opted for the latter because it was unusually hot outside. Though we had booked weeks in advance, no specific table was reserved for us, and we were told that the (then empty) ones in the tent overlooking the beach were reserved. Thus you should insist when booking that you want a sea view if that's your aim. The food was great: we all had three courses. The beef starter was excellent as were the scallops; the mains included a good range from fish and chips to salads and gnocchi; desserts included panna cotta and pavlova. Apart from drinks the bill ended up at £40-£50 a head, which didn't seem outrageous for a special evening at the end of a holiday. We particularly enjoyed the Negroni and the Ruby Garden cocktail.The service was positive and attentive but a bit mixed in style. There were one or two comedy moments with staff bringing the wrong cutlery or plates, or dropping things; generally it seemed well-intentioned if a bit anxious, which perhaps reflects (as I gather from elsewhere on Trip Advisor) a new management's determination to overcome earlier poor reviews of service. Overall, definitely recommended, but book well in advance and be clear about what you want - and maybe keep it for a special one-off unless you've been lucky on the lottery. On reflection, the missing fifth point is really a mark of the varied offering depending where you are in the restaurant and the contrast between its website and the reality. Don't let that deter you from going there, though.

Sought out this place as sounded good and semi outside so ideal for the Covid era The place is slightly frenetic with very few small tables and loads of large ones leading to lots of shuffling punters around with an air if stress!. There are are also a lot of dogs which took some getting used to and added to the chaos. The covid measures are hard to see and are not as well versed as in other places we have been to but saved by the open air. That saiid the food is delicious , the tranche of plaice was simply gorgeous as was the plum pavlova. The setting is lovely. It literally was a plaice in the sun!

Loosely related to the Hive, but more up market, no takeaway area. Better food, so why did I go for the fish and chips? Scallops and bisque were good though. Strangely set out as a disused swimming pool with boat wrecks. Not exactly sure it works. Will return, and select better. £5.95 for a cup of tea afterwards on a deck chair was somewhat steep. Difficult to book.

I'm assuming this is the Club House at West Bexington rather than Dorchester. That is where I ate. Superb restaurant right on the beach. Excellent views, service and food. A little tricky to find but well worth the effort. Good seafood especially with the added freshness that being next to the beach brings.

Lobster and turbot were excellent and the waiter service great. All round lovely meal out worth the extra cost.

Right at the end of the road and there is plenty of parking. It has a sea view, bar the public car park between it and the cliff edge.Nice welcome and good service. Covid distancing although staff do not wear any masks and deliver food as per normal but keep their distance a bit more when talking to you, taking the order etc. Things are a bit more relaxed in Dorset and Cornwall it appears.The food is very good. I had the gazpacho soup to start with, very tasty and deep tomato flavour. Then I had half lobster, excellent! Very good flavour and cooked well. Very nice chips to go with it. If you are really go for the whole lobster but for most the half will fill you up. My partner had the hake and chips, very good batter and the same good chips. Apparently the best fish and chips for a very long time.Much enjoyed, nice atmosphere. There were tables outside in the sum, some under cover, some in a gazebo. We sat just indoors as we did not want to get warm in the sun and the breeze through the open doors/windows was very nice on the hot day. I would certainly return.

Stumbled upon The Club House whilst driving along the coast so glad we did the service was excellent as was the food. The seafood platter for 2 is a must.

We visited the other night for the taster menu. Absolutely fantastic. The food and the wine flight were excellent all with the knowledgable staff explaining everything as we went along. Beautiful location.

Excellent fish cookery, friendly knowledgable staff and a view to die for. The local sparkling wine was a cracker, the lobster a bog old beast and the popcorn cockles starter a fave with everyone at the table Definitely reccomended. Also made our pooches feel super welcome

Great tasting menu and perfectly matched, we had a golden wedding anniversary celebrations and the service, atmosphere were excellent, definitely worth a destination stop.

excellent service the first week after lockdown was lifted for the hospitality industry. A good selection of food on offer. Highly recommend the fish platter.

Excellent meal, beautiful setting, sadly the service let them down. Booked for a birthday celebration and it certainly ticked the box on quality of food. Shame they forgot about the message sent at the time of the booking.

Many thanks to all the team at The Club for a great service today. We enjoyed cockle popcorn, Brill, Lobster and a wonderful Pavlova. Glorious views over Chesil Beach on a very sunny day. Only downside was the price of the Langhams, so we drank a very enjoyable house Champagne. Great lunch. I think the best on Chesil beach and we have now tried them all: Boarding House, Crab Shack etc

Fabulous first visit. Great service, food was delicious and perfect weather. I will definitely be back and recommend to friends

Our first outing since lockdown meeting with friends. We were in the tented annexe which allowed plenty of room for social distancing. The menu choice was good, the service good and the food great.

I am really sorry but & it is a big but, but aside from the whole lobster I had the most expensive thing on the menu (not because I can just because I thought it looked interesting on menu) sirloin steak with marrow bone & shallot butter dressing. To be honest it was so chewy I wrapped half of it in napkin for someone's dog. I am not sure where you get you meat from or who cooked it. I know it has been hard & you are just opening again, things may not be on track with staff etc to the standards you would wish. I didn't feel I could say anything at the time as it was a birthday celebration but I wish you luck in the future. I am sure it will get better

Clubhouse West Bexington is set back from Chesil Beach and gets lovely sea breezes through its windows or in the newly covered patio outside . The restaurant have thought carefully about following guidelines and use the space well , sanitising hands is required and staff have now got distancing and service well practised. We’ve eaten twice here since restaurants opened up again and both have been great experiences . The lobster with garlic butter has perfectly cooked triple cooked chips , fish and chips has moist hake with a lovely light batter and the monkfish was a great fish of the day with tasty butter based sauce . Heritage potatoes with chorizo are a very good side , crispy cockles an innovative bite .Wine is reasonably priced and the summer cocktails are fresh and beautifully presented .Well worth a visit