If you live in Lyme Regis, you’ll know the question that comes with every visit from friends and family: where shall we eat? The town’s dining scene keeps changing, so here is what’s new and what’s worth knowing as of 9 November 2026. Opening hours vary by season, so check before you go, and book ahead for the smaller places.
New and recent
- Sandro’s, 2-3 Drakes Way. A 16-seat restaurant run by chef Sandro, who came home to take over premises his father once ran, with his partner Vicky looking after service. It is a new entry in the 2026 Michelin Guide. At the last listings we found it opened Wednesday evening and Thursday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. With only 16 seats, book well ahead.
- The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar, Bridge Street. A cafe-bar with a sea-view terrace that has added a cocktail bar in the cellar, open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Established favourites for visitors
- Tom’s Lyme Regis, Marine Parade. A seafront restaurant with a seafood-led menu and an AA Rosette. It is open seven days a week and closes at 4pm on Sundays.
- Swim, Marine Parade. A relaxed bar and restaurant right on the sandy beach, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
- The Pilot Boat, Bridge Street. Palmers Brewery’s award-winning refurbished seafront pub, serving food all day.
If you are working from an older guide, note that Robin Wylde closed in 2023 and Lilac closed in 2025.
Got visitors coming?
Friends and family are easier to host when they have somewhere of their own to stay. Our holiday cottages in Lyme Regis sleep from 4 to 10, and you can book direct. Spotted somewhere new that has opened? Let us know and we’ll add it.
Source: Michelin Guide, Sandro’s.