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The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro Swanage Pier, Swanage BH19 2AW

The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro

412 Reviews
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Restaurant
  • Friday9 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–4 PM
  • Monday9 AM–4 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–4 PM
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro Swanage Pier, Swanage BH19 2AW

About the Business

Cafe | The Swanage Pier Trust | The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro on Swanage Pier is open every day serving snacks, drinks, hot food and daily specials.

Contacts

Website
https://www.swanagepiertrust.com/cafe
Call Us
01929500387
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Swanage Pier, Swanage BH19 2AW
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Hours

  • Friday9 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–4 PM
  • Monday9 AM–4 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–4 PM
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Features

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Delivery
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Wine
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Cosy
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Dogs allowed
  • Lunch
  • Casual
  • Great tea selection
  • Brunch
  • Outdoor seating
  • Small plates
  • Gender-neutral toilets

Recommended Reviews

Charles Barbour
10.03.2024
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
What a fantastic brunch I just had! This cafe caters really well for the dairy free among us. All washed down with a really good cuppa….thoroughly recommend
Adithya
07.03.2024
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
The place was very unwelcoming and they almost seemed to treat you as if you were invisible, maybe because we were the only brown people around. The staff really need a few lessons in customer service.The food was nothing to write home about, and pretty bland. We tried the recommended crab sandwhich and a seafood basket, which were both underwhelming. Though, they score marks for presentation. The only saving grace of this establishment is the location.Also, if you do visit, try and be aware of seagulls who are on the lookout for a quick grab of your food.
Tracey Johnson
22.02.2024
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch. Beautifully cooked and tasted fantastic. Has beautiful views of bay and pier. Also dogs are welcome
Scot Curran
16.02.2024
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
Overpriced and mediocre sandwiches - you'd do better making them yourself. Staff and service were adequate but a bit slow considering we didn't order anything complicated. It does have a wonderful view though.
Debra Roberts
16.02.2024
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
Perfect location to enjoy any time of the day... Sit inside with views through large glass windows or if the weather is good lots of outside seatingThe cafe serves a wide range of food and cake and is licensed so you can enjoy an alcoholic beverage or a lovely cup of coffee... Perfect!I enjoyed a generous piece of coffee and walnut cake with an excellent flat white and my other half loved his Dorset Cider... So we were both happy.Service was a bit confusing as I didn't know whether to queue first or find a table but soon got sortedThe cafe is part of an information centre as well which was very interesting... Kids will love the small aquarium complete with CrabsFabulous views across the harbour, such a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by... You pay to go down the pier but access to the cafe is free... Loved our little visit here
Martin Masters
06.02.2024
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
It just gets better. Breakfast was awesome, tasty and fresh and hot. But what a stunning view. The service Jamie provides is first class. Really caring and thoughtful. Well done Jamie!
Graham Short
21.12.2023
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
The location and views are splendid. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish but had the Seafood basket and it was so fried that I couldn’t recognize what I was eating. The Mussels was a better meal but only in cream.
Sophie Tanner
20.12.2023
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
What a great sample menu. Everything was fantastic. The lamb was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back again to try more of the menu. Great to see some new evening food in Swanage and a view of the sea and Swanage lights too.
Chezsu
20.12.2023
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
Amazingly friendly staff, fantastic food. I had gone fish trio and whilst it was all delicious I reserve special praise for the crab and mackerel. Wow
Suzanne Styles
16.12.2023
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
A fabulous find in Swanage, located on the historical pier 1859 is a gem. We took my Aunt for lunch, Sea Food Baskets, and a delicious Bacon and Brie Bap. Fresh, and nice portion sizes. What really stands out is the friendly and efficient service. Can’t wait to go back for a breakfast soon.

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Swanage Pier, Swanage BH19 2AW
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro