Food & Drink in Lulworth

West Lulworth is a charming coastal village on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, with plenty of places to eat and drink. Whether you’re returning from a walk to Durdle Door or spending the day at Lulworth Cove, you’ll find pubs, restaurants, cafés, fish and chips and ice cream within easy reach.

Pubs in Lulworth

The Lulworth Cove Inn

Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

A popular choice right near Lulworth Cove, offering classic British pub food, local ales, and a cozy atmosphere. It’s an ideal spot to relax after sightseeing.

Phone Number: 01929 400 333.

You can also book a room at the Lulworth Cove Inn

The Cove Inn Lulworth a pub by the beach

The Castle Inn

8 Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RN

A traditional pub praised for its friendly service, homely feel, and fantastic beer garden. Serves classic pub favourites and is located right in the heart of the village.

Phone Number: 01929 400311

You can also stay overnight at the Castle Inn

The Weld Arms

East Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5QQ

Just a 10 minute drive from West Lulworth, you’ll find the The Weld Arms, a 17th-century coaching inn Inn, nestled in the picturesque village of East Lulworth, Dorset, just a short stroll from Lulworth Castle

Phone Number: 01929 400211

Restaurants in Lulworth

The Lodge at Lulworth

38 Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Built on the site of an original watermill, Lulworth Lodge is a local favourite featuring a seasonally changing menu and an outdoor deck with sea views. It’s a lovely option for a relaxed meal or afternoon cream tea. Previously known as Lulworth Lodge

Phone Number: 01929 400252

You can book rooms stay in the Lodge at Lulworth

Lulworth Lodge and Coastguard Cottages in Lulworth

The Limestone

Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RL

A beautiful and intimate restaurant featuring outdoor seating overlooking West Lulworth village. Offers a fantastic seasonal evening menu.

Phone Number: 01929 400252

The Limestone also has rooms available to book

The Limestone Hotel in West Lulworth is 10 minutes walk from Lulworth Cove

Man O’War Bar & Restaurant

Durdle Door Holiday Park, Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5PU

A contemporary dining space with a varied menu located within the Durdle Door Holiday Park (open to all visitors).

Phone Number: 01929 400883

One of the beaches in Lulworth called Man O War Beach

Fish & Chips in Lulworth

Finleys Café and Fish & Chip Shop

Main Rd, Lulworth Cove, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Located just a few minutes’ walk down to the cove. Grab a takeaway to eat by the water, use their outdoor picnic tables, or sit inside Finley’s Cafe.

Phone Number: 01929 400711

Rocks sticking out of the the sea in Lulworth

Lulworth Cove Kiosk

Lulworth Cove, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Situated right on the shore at Lulworth Cove, serving takeaway fish and chips, pasties, sandwiches, and ice cream.

Cafés & Light Bites in Lulworth

The Boat Shed Cafe

Lulworth Cove, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

A picturesque little cafe sitting right on the shore of Lulworth Cove with lovely sea views. Serves sandwiches, snacks, and hot drinks.

Phone Number: 01929 400810

The Saltwater Grill

Albion Villas, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Located along the main lane to Lulworth Cove, offering a wide range of hot and cold food with indoor and outdoor seating.

Durdle Door Corner

A food hut situated at the top of the main path to Durdle Door selling hot and cold food to take away. There are a number of picnic benches so its the perfect place to refuel after a walk from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door

The Dolls House

Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Located along the main lane to Lulworth Cove, the Dolls House sells all your favourite old fashioned sweets. You can also grab an ice cream or afternoon tea. It’s sweet treat heaven!

The Lulworth Coffee Bar

Lulworth Visitor Centre, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Located inside Lulworth visit centre, grab a coffee to go at the start of your day in Lulworth.

Cove Coffee

Lulworth Visitor Centre, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

The newest edition to Lulworth. Cove Coffee, Bagels and Bakes. What’s not to love?

Cove Coffee Bagels & Bakes shop in Lulworth

Ice Cream Parlours in Lulworth

Lulworth Estate Ice Cream Parlour

Lulworth Visitor Centre, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Located opposite the main visitor centre offering Marshfield real dairy ice creams, including a range of vegan and gluten free choices.

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The Petite Pantry kiosk

Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Attached to the Lodge at Lulworth, this kiosk sells a range of hot and cold grab and go foods.

The footpath from Durdle door to Lulworth Cove

Jakes Ice Creams & Convenience Store

Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RQ

Located along the main lane to Lulworth Cove, a gelato ice cream parlour which even has frozen treats for your four legged friends.

Shops & Essentials in Lulworth

The Lulworth Stores

Church Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5SG

Located in West Lulworth village (5-minute walk from most central accommodation), featuring a small bakery counter and essential groceries.

Note: Lulworth Stores has seasonal opening. Usually from Easter until the end of October

Durdle Door Stores

Durdle Door Caravan Park, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5PU

Located in Durdle Door park (closed Jan 3 – Feb 28). Stocked with essentials and ready-to-heat Cook meals if you want a night in without cooking.

Lulworth Food & Drink Tips

Booking Ahead: In July and August, the local pubs and eateries in West Lulworth get extremely busy. If you’re planning a sit-down meal for the evening, booking a table a few days in advance is strongly recommended.
Dog-Friendly Spots: Lulworth is one of the most dog-friendly destinations on the Jurassic Coast, and most local pubs and outdoor café seating areas welcome four-legged friends with open arms (and often a dog biscuit or water bowl).
Quick Bites & Picnics: If you’re heading down to the Cove or hitting the coast path, grab some fresh local pasties, artisan sandwiches, or ice cream from the village shops or beach kiosks before you start walking.
Staying overnight and want to eat in? Consider stopping at a larger supermarket on the way down – local stores are small and some are seasonal, so prices may be higher than you’re used to.

Places to eat near Lulworth Cove

Here are 5 fantastic pubs and restaurants just a short drive outside of Lulworth that are well worth a trip for visitors staying a bit longer:

The Square & Compass (Worth Matravers) A legendary, eccentric 18th-century cliff-top pub famous for its quirky fossil museum, local ciders, and simple, hearty pasties. It’s an absolute Purbeck institution.
The Greyhound Inn (Corfe Castle) A stylishly renovated village pub sitting right at the foot of the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle, offering gorgeous garden views and fantastic food.
The Scott Arms (Kingston) Known across Dorset for having one of the best beer garden views in the country, looking straight out over Corfe Castle and the Purbeck hills. In summer, they often run a jerk chicken shack outside.
The Pig on the Beach (Studland) A gorgeous, upscale country house hotel and restaurant overlooking the sea towards Old Harry Rocks. Perfect if visitors are looking for a high-end, kitchen-garden-to-table dining experience.
The Sailors Return (Chaldon Herring)A charming, tucked-away village pub in the tiny hamlet of Chaldon Herring, surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside. Full of character and history, it’s a lovely spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner, with a cosy atmosphere and good food.