Arriving in Weymouth

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Actually just arrived !

Following on from my Dartmouth thread which turned up a few gems let`s see what the forum gurus have to offer on Weymouth. Already moored up on the town quay. Yes, I know - "eer mista, how much does that cost", but I like being in the middle of the action. The Marina is a bit too much like any other marina. I want a bit of a view, and I have just been spoiled in Dartmouth.

So then, what`s the word on the street. Where should we be heading, where are the gastronomic hidden gems for a culture vulture such as my good self and who`s fish and chips really are the best !!

As ever, keep smiling.

Henry /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
tOWN QUAY IS THE BEST SPOT /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Cant think of any special places, just an amble round the town is fun.

Was going to find you a film we did, but cant get into photo bucket.
 
The beach to the north is worth a walk. We were gale bound there and took the open top bus to Portland Bill, a great trip, you see Chesil Bank, and the lighthouse if you like steps! If it is blowing the Race is scary, if calm the lobster pots are all too clear.
 
You could try the seafood restauarant directly opposite the town quay, on the other side of the river. I think it's called Perry's, you should be able to see it from the boat.
 
Follow the tram tracks away from the marina and after a few hundred yards you'll find a great curry house on the rhs. Also a second vote for Perrys, although I'd give Mallams next door a miss.

Cheers
Jimmy
 
You can walk along the old railway line to Chesil Beach and there is a fantastic fish restaurant right in the beach 'Crab House Cafe' I think. Huge crabs and a big hammer if that's what you like. All fresh and a very informal setting. You can pick up the old railway line by Asda- ask at the harbour office they will know the route. It's called the Roswell Trail - about 40 mins to the cafe. Higly recommended!

Or go to the fish market/shop of the quay, they will cook your lobster and split it for you to eat on your boat - again bloody fantastic and at a reasonable price!
 
All those recommendations above are equally valid. On the North Quay side you might like to try Floods which is an outstanding Fish restaurant. Personally I think Perry's is better than Mallams. There is an excellent Chinese called Ming Wah in St Thomas Street. For afternoon tea try the T Shop just down from Perrys.
 
Great stuff.

When you have an 8 year old on board the first place you have to visit is the fair ground / beach area. All right so it`s all a bit tacky but come on - when you`re 8 the "Weymouth Eye" really is quite something!

Had a very early dinner in Prezzo. An Italian restaurant, very spacious and modern decor with window seats that look out onto the water. Walk inland along the town quay and when you get to the bridge walk up the steps to the roadway and it`s straight in front of you. A bottle of wine, a couple of pizzas, 2 starters, a kid`s meal and a side salad. Change from fifty quid.

Clearly Weymouth doesn`t quite have Dartmoth`s civic investment. The public loos are rank, but they do put on a firework display every Monday night just off the beach in season - or certainly used to from memory.

It`s an odd place. On the Town quay side (over 10m moorings), it`s a real candyfloss and kiss me quick hat sort of place. There are some quiant little streets and good shopping facilities (this was the first place we bought the boat when we bought it), but it`s definitely aimed at your working class family from the Midlands on their week away - and I`m from Lincoln so don`t worry I`m not making any judgements here. On the other bank over the bridge it`s a delightful chocolate box seaside fishing port.

To me that`s the charm of the place. You can be all grown up, walk out for dinner, wander round a few streets, see some historical sites but when you need it there`s a Debenhams and even a Wilkos and you can play on the amusements like a big kid. Not only that but places like Lulworth cove and Durdle Dore are litterally minutes away.

At the moment for us it`s lacking those really special places run by talented individuals with a passion for what they do but a lot of that`s probably down to not knowing where they are. We`ll have a little poke around and in the meantime keep those recommendations coming.

Henry /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
That would be the RUAN THAI RESTAURANT in Sudan Road. A stone's throw from Castle Cove Sailing Club. Have never eaten there but have heard good reports.
 
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