Shell Bay Swanage

Shell Bay Marine

www.shellbaymarine.com
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Shell Bay Marine, 2021 season, the ONLY swinging moorings right at the mouth of Poole Harbour,Dorset. Family friendly beach, full-range of marine …

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4.1/5 · 1,470 reviews
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Mar 20, 2025
Another great visit to the rustic and very beautiful Shell Bay. Lovely views, amazing menu, excellent cooking … simply greatFull review by samjames
Mar 15, 2025
I love this place, but as with most great things, it’s not cheap! Our only complaint was having to send the steak back as ordered med rare but it was med well. We seem to be having bad luck with beef…Full review by Ben M
Mar 7, 2025
Fabulous location overlooking Poole Harbour. Food and service were excellent. Will definitely return on our next holiday in the area.Full review by Bazza14
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Are children allowed
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It’s awful, don’t take your family there. Try The Jetty in Christchurch or Lakeside restaurant in Poole and you’ll get MUCH better food at a quarter of the price.
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Answer by leekjtltd · Apr 15, 2023
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Do you have a corkage policy or must all wines be from your wine list? Thanks.
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I think it may be possible to bring your own wine but corkage will be expensive. They have a really good wine list so I would check that out first! Then email them if you want to be sure.
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Do you have any availability tomorrow lunch time? If not, is it ok to just turn up for the bistro?
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Just turn up
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Answer by Ian M · Aug 21, 2020
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Can’t get a reservation as fully booked, do they do walk ins for their bbq?
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Yes. I think the bistro is open from 12 - 5 most days.
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Answer by katherine b · Aug 14, 2020
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Does anyone know if this restaurant has joined the “Eat Out to Help Out’” scheme for August 2020? I didn’t see it listed …
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Does anyone know if this restaurant has joined the “Eat Out to Help Out’” scheme for August 2020? I didn’t see it listed on the government’s website search tool.
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Sorry not for us as we are fortunately busy therefore it would not make sense to increase the country’s deficit. Thanks
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