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Hadn't booked but as the restaurant was almost empty thought we may get a table it's was around 11.30 so not quite lunch time , asked for a table for 2 ( myself & my 85 year old mum ) young lady said let me check , a young guy then came over said only tables for 2 are bar stools no acknowledgment or eye contact . I said as mum had a wheeled walker due to her mobility that a bar stool wouldn't be possible for her . He literally Shrugged his shoulders & walked away . I understand it's 1/2 term & you would no doubt hope to be busy over the lunchtime period so allowing 2 people to sit at a table meant for 4 would not be good for business but I felt my mum was discriminated against due to her mobility . The customer service was way below what I would expect as well . It's certainly put me off ever visiting Swim again

Amazing food and service, the waitress was so friendly and helpful. Food was oustanding and very reasonable price. Great spot right on the sea front, our table looked out into the bay. Would reccomend to anyone who loves food!

The fish, fish cakes, pizzas and most other eats on the menu are all very good. However, how can they produce such disappointing chips when it is the one thing people would expect to be great when buying chips from a fish n' chip shop? They are always dry with a cardboard texture. Not like the old fashioned, juicy chips one used to get. And they are not the only ones (takeaway on Lyme Regis pier for example). Perhaps they are both ordering them in from somewhere pre-prepared? PLEASE Charmouth, we love you and appreciate all you do for the community but reconsider what you are doing with your chips....

Having booked a table for six persons for a christmas get together I was surprise that our table was not ready on arriving, wen we did get a table it was not laid and we had to ask for cutlery etc, I know that it is a busy time time but the table should have been prepared ,we also had a long wait for the meal to arrive , it's was a disapointing evening all round there was obviously to much over-booked. be a long time before we go back,,

Came here for the first time for our 10yr anniversary meal, we had heard good things and certainly were not left disappointed! The ambience, decor is beautiful, really relaxed atmosphere. Staff were on it! Friendly, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. We shared a starter, spring rolls they were soo good. Burger and sushi bowl for mains both really enjoyed them and good portions. Cocktails were great we really were impressed and will be back!

What a lovely place. We were visiting our Auntie who lives in Puncknowle. She booked a table for us no wonder she loves it here. We were made welcome by Sue, who is the chef. The food she delivered was great. Lovely atmosphere really friendly. Highly recommend the Mediterranean Vegetable Tart. Yummy. Definitely will visit again. Well done Paul and Sue you have a great place thank you.

We dined on New Years Day along with friends. This was our 5th visit to The Clubhouse, and as ever the food quality and quantity were superb, and at a very reasonable cost of £30 for three courses. The restaurant is light and airy, the staff always attentive and helpful. And if the weather is clement you can always go for a post-prandial walk along Chesil Beach.

What a find. The food was absolutely stunning and the service was great. I had the venison which was delicious. The vegetarian options were really interesting. We had a fantastic time and will definitely return.

We were in the area and needed to kill a few hours so decided to stop here for brunch. So glad we did as the Lounge Eggs with Bacon were amazing, perfectly cooked poached eggs and bacon and the hollandaise was delicious. My husband also loved the freshly squeezed orange juice and said he could definitely tell it was freshly squeezed. We used the order at table facility and found it very simple to use. The food and drinks came promptly and the interaction from the server was good, friendly but not overbearing. We enjoyed our experience and will definitely try our local Lounge in the future.

No standard size for a bag of chips is there? For £3.30, I’d have expected a few more than I got! Described as a “regular” portion. They weren’t hot either? The guy serving seemed in a daze? No customer interaction? He started taking some chips OUT of the bag so he could close it up!! Won’t go back.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch, the nut roast was amazing, and I’m not a vegetarian. I need other friends had roast beef and the turkey, which was also awesome, the vegetables were lovely too.

The best cake I have ever eaten - toffee apple cake, warm with clotted cream. Huge selection of cakes too. Excellent latte. Hosts are brilliant.

We ate lunch here on a cool January day, but it was nice and warm inside. I had what is probably the best egg mayo sandwich I have ever had; certainly in many years. It was fresh, and delicious! We will happily eat here again when in the area.

What a find! We were visiting the area, staying in an Airbnb and booked a table here for dinner and drinks on a Saturday evening. We popped in during the day to enquire about booking taxis and staff couldn't be more helpful. If you're having a drink definitely book a taxi beforehand. Upon arrival in the evening staff couldn't be more friendly, showing me and my partner to our table. The selection of drinks was vast and the menus were brought straight to our table. I chose the pie of the day and my partner had beef cheek. Both dishes were stunning, delicious and freshly made, quickly devoured by us both. We didn't need dessert at all, but we both did and I cannot recommend the sticky toffee apple pudding enough, best dessert I've ever eaten!

We spent the afternoon here with friends that traveled a long way to see us. We had a wonderful Christmas lunch, and it really was wonderful. The food was gorgeous, (and home made!) the table looked beautiful too. They were so friendly and attentive, there’s not one thing I would change. Great atmosphere, and I’ll say it again, delicious food. Thank you for a fantastic time.