Explore Places to Eat in Wareham

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Discover Riverside Pubs, Country Inns and Local Restaurants

We’ve always enjoyed visiting Wareham for a bite to eat because it genuinely offers something for everyone. You’ll find Italian restaurants, riverside pubs, rustic inns, and even simple fish and chips you can take down to the river and enjoy by the quay.

The Quay is one of our favourite places to eat. You have a variety of options here: a rustic pub, a gastro pub right on the river, and cafés where you can enjoy a coffee, a snack, or an ice cream while sitting outside and watching kayakers and boats moor at the quayside. Wareham’s Saturday market is also worth visiting. You can wander among the stalls, sample local produce, and pick up fresh ingredients to create a Dorset-inspired dish.

Explore the Food and Drink Scene in Wareham

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The Italian Bakery & Pizzeria

Family run Italian bakery

The Quayside Barn

Riverside ice cream, drinks and snacks

Nellie Crumb

Café serving drinks and fresh food and cakes

Garden Gate Tea Room

Traditional tea room offering breakfasts, lunches, cakes and cream teas.

Kings Arms Wareham

Traditional pub grub and drinks

Quay Inn

18th-century pub with riverside views

The Goat

Cool venue for simple food and coffee

The Horse and Groom

Traditional pub with home-cooked food and local ales.

The Old Granary

Riverside pub with a rustic interior and waterside views

Duke of Wellington

Traditional pub serving food

The Chipperies

Fish and chips takeaway

Monsoon Indian Cuisine

Indian restaurant and takeaway opposite Wareham railway station.

The Salt Pig – Wareham

Local produce-led cafe/deli in the centre of Wareham.

The Antelope

Traditional pub on West Street in the heart of Wareham.

The Italian Kitchen

Modern Italian restaurant and pizzeria on South Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to eat in Wareham?

The Old Granary and The Black Bear Inn are among the most popular spots. Both serve traditional pub dishes with a gastro twist.

Are there good pubs in Wareham?

Yes, there are several well-established pubs in the town, many of which serve traditional dishes and offer riverside views. Most pubs serve locally-crafted ales.

Is there a pub on the river in Wareham?

Yes, there are a couple. The Old Granary sits directly on the river and is particularly popular in summer. There’s also a pub directly on the quay with outdoor heaters

Are there country pubs near Wareham?

Yes. Within a short drive, surrounding villages offer several excellent pub options. All serve classic pub menus with countryside views.

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