2025 Bridport Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

With the stunning golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the shimmering radiance of Golden Cap, West Bay, Dorset is the Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast. West Bay nestles south of Bridport, between Eype with Seatown to the west and Freshwater with Burton Bradstock to the east. Situated at the western end of Chesil Beach / Chesil Bank, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay. West Bay, Dorset is a wonderful seaside location for family holidays, coast and countryside walks, fossil hunting, fishing / angling trips, scuba diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating and so much more. The Dorset historic market town of Bridport lies one and a half miles inland from the West Bay coast.

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Bridport, Dorset, December 2024 - Goose & Badger Cafe & Bar (@gooseandbadger), the latest venture from local entrepreneurs Joel and Andy, known for their pandemic-era burgers and the extremely popular Soulshine restaurant (@wearesoulshine) has opened its doors at 35 South Street, right next to the Electric Palace. This versatile spot operates as a café by day, serving specialty coffees, teas, and delicious baked goods, and transforms into a bar by night, offering wines, beers, cocktails and a diverse line up of entertainment. During our visit, we enjoyed a pour-over of their festive Garoimbo coffee from Colombia, featuring rich notes of strawberry, cherry, and cacao and an espresso from the Antioquia region, with vibrant tropical fruit flavors. We also had a delightful chat with Shannon, who has brought her barista skills back home to the heart of Dorset.