The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro

02/04/2026

Easter opening hours… we will be open in the evenings over the weekend… dine with us whilst watching the sunset over the bay… Main menu and evening specials available ☀️🍴

31/03/2026

Our lovely new neighbours on Swanage Pier…. We look forward to welcoming you and working closely with Tom & Charlotte 🐟🍟🍻🍸

🔔 We have some exciting news…

Due to the high demand for Swanage to acquire a fishing tackle shop, we have been working hard the past year to try and figure out how to make this happen.

Since the closing of Swanage Angling Centre two years ago, we recognise the drawbacks for local anglers, visiting anglers and for the town itself. Our location proves very popular for fishing, and we have also seen a huge increase in the younger generation taking up the sport. We believe that to provide an all year round facility to buy bait and tackle locally, will bring more anglers to Swanage and encourage younger folk to spend more time outside! 🎣🎣

We are very excited to announce that our new Bait & Tackle Shop / Trip & Tours Booking Office will be located on Swanage Pier, in replacement of the old gift shop. Our intentions are to work closely with the Pier to help extend fishing opening times and ticket purchasing options.
We are very grateful to Swanage Pier for this opportunity, whilst remaining nervously optimistic, but we can only give it our best shot!

**We currently don’t have a set opening date, however our aim is for the week beginning 27th April. Over the next few weeks we will be making changes to our booking system, phone line service and website so please be patient with us if we don’t respond promptly. You can always directly message us through Facebook or email at [email protected], and our existing phone number is still available until further notice**

🔔 Please be reassured that to visit the shop,
NO PIER ADMISSION FEE will be required! 🔔
This also applies to visiting the wonderful Pier Cafe & Bistro or to access the pier for boarding any of our trips.
Paid parking on the Pier still applies.

We look forward to welcoming all into our new facility and will post more updates over the coming weeks…

Tight Lines
Tom & Charlotte

26/03/2026

Fresh Mussels in Nduja Butter Sauce on this weekends specials…Easter holidays are fast approaching, we will be open in the evening over the bank holiday weekend… opening times will be confirmed tomorrow ☀️

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums out there!
The suns shining… we are open and taking walk ins for breakfast… very limited space available for Sunday Roast for any last minute plans…..join us on Swanage Pier ☀️

06/02/2026

We’re ready for the weekend 🍔🍸🍻

03/02/2026

With all this miserable wet weather….. we can’t wait for sunnier and warmer times….. Al Fresco dining, cold pints, cocktails, wine with views over the bay ☀️

21/01/2026

After a couple weeks off for a bit of maintenance, WE ARE BACK THIS FRIDAY FROM 9am!! Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee & Cake and Afternoon Tea🍴☕️ 🍰……we are also back with our famous Sunday Roasts - serving Topside Roast Beef, Honey Glazed Gammon and Nut Roast (V) Booking is highly recommended however walk ins are also welcome, please call us on 01929 500387

16/12/2025

Dreaming of Margarita’s in the sunshine 🍸☀️

15/12/2025

Our opening hours over the festive period…. We look forward to celebrating with you 🌲🎅🍺🥂