Simple food done well...
Dorset is a hotbed for brilliant, independent farmers, fishermen and producers doing their own thing, reinventing old methods and trying new ideas – and we feel very lucky to be part of it all.
Our kitchen gets to cook with the most amazing fresh fish from trout to lobster, often delivered within an hour of landing, all through the year. Plus, we have some of the country’s most talented organic farmers on our doorstep supplying everything from local venison to lamb.
Driven by the seasons, our menu at THE PIG-on the beach changes daily depending on what is fresh and readily available in our walled Kitchen Garden, or delivered to the door from our fantastic supplier friends.
Opening Hours
Friday – Sunday: 7.30am - 10am (breakfast) / 12pm - 9pm
Breakfast
Kickstart your day, THE PIG way, with a hearty hot breakfast or a help-yourself grazing table packed with homegrown treats. The best part? You don’t have to be staying with us to dig in.
Whether it’s a working breakfast, a weekend catch-up, or a quiet coffee in the countryside, we’ll be dishing up from 7.30am - the coffee is brewing, the eggs are fresh from our hens, and the best seat in the house is waiting for you.
Lunching
Light bite or long lunch? You choose. We’ll keep the plates coming - from garden-picked salads to the classic comfort dishes. Perfect for those “just popping in” pit-stops or afternoons that stretch happily into a second bottle. Gather your gang or sneak a solo plate in peace - either way, lunch is made to be easy.
Drop-in, outdoor dining...
Soak up every last drop of al-fresco afternoons at the Garden Oven, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main house and made for laid-back outdoor dining. There’s no need to book, just rock up, grab a table and dig into wood-fired pizzas, topped with locally sourced ingredients and zero-mile pickings from the Kitchen Garden.
Dinner
Our suppers start early, so you can slip in before sunset or make a whole night of it. Cosy up for a dinner à deux or go for a big table for a rollicking, laughter-loud feast of sharing plates. Either way, the night is young and the wine’s already breathing.
A proper Sunday, served course by course
On Sundays, THE PIG on the beach offers a proper Sunday lunch menu, shaped by Dorset produce, Kitchen Garden harvests and the proximity of the sea.
Expect comforting Sunday plates that are generous, seasonal and designed for slow enjoyment. Think whole hams glazed to perfection, chooks roasted until the skin crackles and extra treats to go with the classic trimmings, like cheesy leeks, pork scratchings with apple sauce (just because) and puddings made for sharing – treacle tarts, classic crumbles and old school sundaes.
Order what you love and have it your way – it’s your handpick of the menu.
Introducing teatime... THE PIG way.
Buttered & Baked is our take on some proper ‘perfect-for-3pm’ kind of afternoon treats. Warm, generous and straight from the kitchen, this is a menu made of buttery, savoury things to start with, followed by soft bakes and sweet bits.
Dished up in our cosy lounges think freshly baked Coastal Cheddar Scones with Bacon Jam, and Spiced Squash & Goats Cheese Quiche, followed by hearty helpings of Carrot & Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Millionaire’s Shortbread.
Drinks & Nibbles
Not ready for a full feast? Our bar is always open for a glass of something homegrown or local, inspired by the garden and always committed to the classics. Pair it with a few Piggy Bits to share and settle into a cosy corner or a sun-soaked seat outside.
Perfect for post-work wind-downs, weekend tipples, or a midweek treat - no booking needed, just wander in and settle into a comfy chair in a cosy corner.
THE PIG-on the beach
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25 Mile Menu
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Pudding Menu
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Buttered & Baked
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Garden Oven Menu
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Children's Menu
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Wine Menu
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Bar Menu
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Breakfast Menu
Our local heroes
Behind every plate at THE PIG-on the beach is a cast of brilliant farmers, foragers, fishermen, cheesemakers, bakers and butchers - the lifeblood of our 25 mile menus. These are the people who bring us fresh, local truffles, delicious south coast cheese, freshly caught Dorset oysters, and the best cuts of meat, all with care, skill and stories to tell. We visit them, talk to them, trust them - and couldn’t do what we do without them
What to expect
British Kitchen Garden food, true to the micro seasons and with a real focus on simple and fresh flavours.
