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Windjammer Cafe

42 High Street, Swanage BH19 2NX, England
01929 421472
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Ranked #16 of 41 restaurants in Swanage
Price range: INR165 - INR715
Cuisines: English, Spanish, Tapas, Café
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Finchampstead
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We like tapas as it gives us the chance to create a meal out of half a dozen starters! This is a cafe during the day, but weekend evenings it also becomes a Tapas restaurant. Nice atmosphere, very friendly waiting staff and the food was excellent. they tried to undercharge us - yes, I had to query the bill because... More

Poole, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Food is okay, menu caters for all for a lunch but the service is painfully slow at times. With 6 tables in its takes 15 minutes for someone to even say hello or ask what we want to drink?

Ex-Tyke-Baz
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Excellent once more, but sad to hear that present owner is moving on, so, to enjoy really good Spanish Tapas, go there NOW whilst you still can. Very warm service from the staff - cannot comment about daytime "cafe" service.

See 11 more reviews by Appenazow for Swanage
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

Really nice place! Food was lovely, tasty and fresh. The milkshakes we had were really good also, fairly priced too! Has a great interior, well decorated and very smart looking! Can't really fault it! //_^)

Newbury
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

I've stayed in Swanage twice now and this cafe seems quite different to some of the other 'cafs' around. The atmosphere is nicer and the decor more tasteful. We only stopped for a light bite, I had homemade chocolate and orange cheesecake which was delicious, and a very generous slice too!! Great range of fresh smoothies and lovely coffee too.... More

Swanage
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Like the couple who run the place - friendly and upbeat. Good service from all staff. Drinks and meals always good. Particularly enjoy the full English breakfast which I ask for with well done bacon. Good place to have a relaxed morning coffee and read one of the newspapers provided. Within easy walking distance of Swanage seafront.

Littlehampton
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Can only comment for the evenings when Spanish Tapas is served and very good it is too, having lived in Spain for thirty years. The team of young staff very friendly and full of enthusiasm and on my next trip to Swanage will certainly return to the restaurant.

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Ex-Tyke-Baz
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50 reviews 50 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Cannot comment about the daytime "cafe", but the evening TAPAS was absolutely brilliant. A creative slant on traditional tapas dishes, and fair prices. Friendly staff, and good service.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012 via mobile

We popped In for breakfast mid August it wasn't very busy, breakfast took a while to come, i put it down to weekend staff as the girls seemed quite young, it was a very nice breakfast none the less. We often go to Swanage for the weekend, and would deffo eat here again.

Swanage, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

This is a great little place for snacks/lunches in Swanage - children friendly, lots and lots of choice on the menu, including specials. It's light and airy and clean, good service and very satisfying food. They also do tapas in the evenings at weekends during the summer, which is excellent. There are 2 or 3 of steps up into the... More

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