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Cafés, Restaurants, Pubs and Hotels Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant www.hotelalexandra.co.uk 01297 442010 easide chic, coastal elegance and full of charm. Individually decorated bedrooms, stripped-floor bar and stunning conservatory with panoramic sea views. Award-winning food with menus celebrating the great produce on offer in the area. Strong emphasis on seafood but big presence on menus for local farms too. Winners of many green awards. Available at: DT7 3HZ S Athelhampton House www.athelhampton.co.uk 01305 848363 udor Athelhampton House at Puddletown is the venue for Dorset Food & Drink’s Christmas Fair. The Topiary Restaurant is at the heart of the visitor centre in The Coach House. Refreshments are served throughout the day, including afternoon tea. Dishes for lunch are made daily, including locally sourced meats, fresh seasonal vegetables and a fish or vegetarian option is always available. Available at: DT2 7LG T Bennett’s on the Waterfront www.bennettsfishandchips.co.uk 01305 781237 ennett’s on the Waterfront at Weymouth is a family-run fish and chip restaurant of long standing, with an innovative range of locally caught, sustainable seafood, including mackerel baps, chunky cod ciabatta, lemon sole in a roll and all things seafood from the Dorset coast. Bennett’s works with the Dorset Wildlife Trust for Great Dorset Seafood recognition and supports Hugh’s Fish Fight. Available at: DT4 8TJ B See Also… The Bakery Cafe p31 Comins Tea House p41 Downhouse Farm p23 Symondsbury Store & Symondsbury Kitchen p60 Washingpool Farm p61 52