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Food - The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery, Highcliffe, England

The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery

4.8 (88)
£25 and under
Café
397 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, England BH23 5JN

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The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery

4.8
£25 and under
Café
Christchurch

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
Please note bookings are for brunch only. Tea/Coffee/Cake are available for walk-in tables only.

The Café style is relaxed and comfortable, the food is freshly prepared to order and all produced on the premises.

When there is a chill in the air come and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or delicious British roasted coffee. We even have a selection of loose leaf teas, fresh juices, smoothies or something a little stronger!



High chairs are available and clean, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 08:00–15:30 Sun 09:00–14:30
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bespoke planning support from our experienced team to help tailor your event to your needs. Set menus bursting with seasonal flavours, big sharing platters, creative mains and indulgent desserts, with dietary options available on request.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a corporate get-together, or planning an unforgettable gathering with friends and family, The Paddle is the perfect setting. Our warm, stylish space and seasonal menus offer a relaxed yet memorable experience for your event.

Experiences

  • The Paddle Pizza Pop up - November

    1 - 8 people

    20 Nov 2026 only
    Join us for an evening of our hand made woodfired pizzas whilst sipping on cocktails in our cosy café
    The Paddle Pizza Pop up - November photo
  • The Paddle Burger Pop up - December

    1 - 8 people

    18 Dec 2026 only
    Join us for an evening of our hand made woodfired burgers whilst sipping on cocktails in our cosy café
    The Paddle Burger Pop up - December photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery.

4.8

4.8
(88)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambience

  • Dorset

    Great for brunch

  • Dorset

    Hot spot

  • Dorset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dorset

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Paddle Highcliffe offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "friendly and attentive staff," and a "lovely environment." Guests appreciate the variety in the menu, including breakfast, brunch, and unique pop-up nights. While service can occasionally be slow, the "amazing food and atmosphere" consistently impresses visitors.
88 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Normally the food is very good But my eggs were very over done As was my beans And the bacon was not crispy

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  2. Kate

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food quality and taste with superb choices. Always met with warm welcoming and attentive staff.

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  3. Sharon

    Dorset3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always tended to go for breakfast but tried lunch today and did not disappoint.

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  4. Teresa

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The marvellous team went out of their way to meet my vegan requests.

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  5. Sharon

    Dorset3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The paddle never disappoints - food is always delicious and lovely environment

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  6. Sophie

    Hampshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always excellent. Food delicious and the new loyalty system is great.

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  7. Neil

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location excellent choice of food for breakfast & brunch

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  8. Jaky

    Dorset9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place to eat. Staff friendly and attentive. Food very good with plenty of choices for lunch. Will definitely be back.

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  9. Michele

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely little place, friendly and helpful staff, delicious food.

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  10. Paula

    Hampshire18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food at the pop up burger night! Lovely ambience -great service. Thoroughly recommend

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 08:00–15:30 Sun 09:00–14:30
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bespoke planning support from our experienced team to help tailor your event to your needs. Set menus bursting with seasonal flavours, big sharing platters, creative mains and indulgent desserts, with dietary options available on request.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a corporate get-together, or planning an unforgettable gathering with friends and family, The Paddle is the perfect setting. Our warm, stylish space and seasonal menus offer a relaxed yet memorable experience for your event.

FAQs

The Paddle Highcliffe feels cosy and country‑chic, with a warm, welcoming vibe and a gentle brunch buzz backed by friendly, attentive staff.

Yes, The Paddle welcomes well‑behaved dogs, and guests often visit with their dogs (some even enjoyed a "pup cup").

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is perfectly appropriate for a relaxed café setting.

For specific experiences the portions can be generous, guests describe the cheese-and-wine tasting as serving generous portions of cheese and accompaniments, and the American pancake special arrives as three big fluffy pancakes.

The Paddle Highcliffe shines at breakfast and brunch, many guests call it the best brunch/breakfast locally and bookings are taken for brunch; expect weekends (e.g., 10am Sunday) to be busy.

Yes, The Paddle Highcliffe is family-friendly: high chairs are available and there’s a children’s menu, and guests regularly report visiting with their children and enjoying the food.

Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Paddle Highcliffe; guests often bring their dogs and the cafe even offers dog treats like a 'pup cup'.

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The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery

4.8
£25 and under
Café
Christchurch

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
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