The Millside Restaurant

Tucked into the artisan quarter around Lyme Regis's historic Town Mill, this is riverside dining in the literal sense: the River Lym runs past, and the terrace makes the most of it. It sits 20 yards down Mill Lane, opposite the fish and chip shop on Coombe Street, or three minutes on foot from the beach past Lyme Regis Brewery. Relaxed by day, candlelit by night, and unfussy about which you prefer.

Seafood and fish lead the menu, with meat, vegetarian and vegan options alongside, and it shifts with the seasons around produce from Lyme Bay, Dorset and Devon. Desserts get the same attention. Gift vouchers can be emailed to you or straight to the recipient. Opening times can change, so book your table rather than chance it, and if you are visiting between June and September, allow proper time for parking.