Make a weekend of it...

Known as the 'pearl of Dorset', Lyme Regis sits at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The birthplace of palaeontologist Mary Anning and former home of novelist John Fowles, the town is a colourful mix of historic buildings set on a steep hill overlooking the wide expanse of Lyme Bay. Lyme Regis offers visitors a huge range of accommodation, pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit every taste and budget.  Here are some of our favourites.

Stay
Hotels
The Alexandra Hotel
The Royal Lion
Bed & Breakfasts
Dorset House
Lyme Townhouse
Hix Town House
The Old Monmouth
Lewesdon 
Greenhill House
Pubs
The Pilot Boat

Eat & Drink
Poco Pizza – snug Italian eaterie by the Cobb serving amazing wood-fired pizzas.
The Monmouth Table – gorgeous pop-up tapas restaurant close to the Marine serving fish and seasonal, organic vegetables. 
Tierra Kitchen – airy vegetarian restaurant on the riverside serving local produce.
Swim – surfy beach-front cafe, bar and restaurant with a 180 degree view of Lyme Bay.
Cellar 59 – craft beer cellar and brewery tap in historic building on Silver Street.
The Rockpoint Inn – historic pub by the sea wall that's been completely refurbished by St Austell Brewery.
The Harbour Inn – landmark beach-front pub a short walk from the Cobb.
The Pilot Boat – stylish gastro pub with Palmers Brewery Beers on tap and roof terrace with sea views.
Lyme Bay Brewery Tap – tap room in a tucked-away courtyard by the river serving award-winning artisan beers from the Lyme Bay Brewery.
Lal Qilla – cosy Indian restaurant serving all the classics.
Aroma - Taste of the West's Best Café in the South West for 2019, just across the road from the Marine.