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The Pilot Boat in Lyme Regis is an excellent restaurant and bar right on the edge of the beach. It offers some amazing seaside views and has a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Walking in you’ll be greeted by helpful staff members who direct you to where you’d like to go.
You’ll get a choice of a cosy bar area, a spacious restaurant or a beautiful roof terrace.
Here’s what to expect when visiting.
The restaurant is inviting and there is plenty of seating, whether you want to sit in a quiet, romantic spot or have enough room to fit your whole family there’s lots of areas to do so.
The interiors are styled in an eclectic and elegant nautical theme, and there are lots of interesting items to look at.
The mismatched chairs and dark colours create a warm feeling but still feel bright and airy.
The menu changes regularly to match the seasons. There’s a wide range of items; diners love the wood-fired pizzas on offer. Burgers, steak, pasta, sandwiches and light bites are also available.
The Pilot Boat knows how to cater for children and the names of the dishes are a good representation of what parents hear regularly.
sThe food comes in an acceptable amount of time and is presented nicely. The children’s portions are also a generous size.
Even the starters are good-sized portions. You won’t leave The Pilot Boat feeling hungry!
The food is fresh and bursting with flavour, satisfying your hunger craving and leaving you feeling happy.
Vegetable crisps are a nice change and complement the sandwiches.
The roof terrace is a beautiful spot to enjoy a refreshing drink or a meal. There’s lots of space and a great atmosphere all around.
Cocktails on the terrace anybody?
The bar provides lots of refreshing cocktails, enjoy the likes of Pilot Boat Brew, Porstar Martini and Long Island Ice Tea.
There are three boutique bedrooms decorated in the same nautical theme to match the bar and restaurant. They are available to stay, and it is the perfect location in the heart of Lyme Regis.
The Pilot Boat is a fantastic place to visit, with great food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere.
To find out more about The Pilot Boat, visit the website here.
📍 1 Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA
