With both an award winning restaurant and wine cellar, the food and wine at the Alexandra ensures a truly fine dining experience. Whilst continually sourcing the best produce from local farmers and always looking for new and innovative ideas, our Executive Chef and his team create dishes using a fusion of the traditional and the contemporary.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the Alexandra Restaurant and in warmer months on the Garden Terrace; we offer a full choice, from the light continental style of warm croissant and locally made preserves to a traditional English breakfast using Devon farm sausages and bacon or perhaps eggs Benedict or even scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and a glass of Champagne.
Breakfast is served from 8:00am – 10:00am
Morning Coffee
Served daily in the restaurant, sitting room and garden terrace – which has fantastic views over the Cobb harbour and out to sea. Wherever you choose, the aroma of our ‘fair trade’ freshly ground coffee is always a welcome start to the day.
Morning coffee is served from 10am – 12:00pm
Lunch
Served daily in the Alexandra restaurant, Ammonite restaurant or on the garden terrace, you may enjoy as much or as little as you like from perhaps a bowl of soup or a sandwich to a three-course lunch. Traditional two or three course Sunday Roast is served every week, using local produce such as award winning Dorset farm lamb and Somerset’s Exmoor Park Beef.
Lunch is served from 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Afternoon Tea
Served every day in the garden terrace or Ammonite restaurant. Why not treat yourself to a traditional Dorset Cream Tea with our homemade scones, locally produced jam and Devonshire clotted cream. Try our Alexandra Champagne Tea for that special indulgence with; cakes, sandwiches, cream tea and more.
We now offer a full GLUTEN FREE afternoon tea!
Afternoon Tea is served daily from 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Dinner
The Alexandra restaurant and Ammonite restaurant provide you with a selection of delicious dishes from a daily changing menu according to what’s in season and at it’s best. Enjoy the stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and Lyme Bay as we take care of your every need.
Dinner is served from 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Children
Children’s supper is served daily at 6:30 pm in the restaurant, garden or your room.
Wine
At the Alexandra we have an extensive and diverse wine menu, carefully put together by our Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef.
Taste of the West 2017/2018 Winner
Gold Award
“What a gem.......”
“We stayed here last minute and are thoroughly pleased we did.A real mix of tradition, comfort and hospitality.Great views along the coast and down to the beach.Our bedroom was well equipped and appointed and exceptionally comfy.The restaurant served excellent breakfast and evening meal with all the staff attentive and friendly.The gardens and morning rooms have fantastic views.A real find and we will definitely return!!”
5 stars – Tripadvisor – 02/01/2018