Eat & Drink
We are spoilt for choice with food and drink options at the Hideaway. These are some of our personal recommendations.
Family restaurants within easy walking distance
Pubs with great food:
There are 2 high-quality pubs within easy walking distance (approx 5 minutes). Both serve a variety of quality “pub grub” and have very reasonable prices as well as outside seating. They are the Stourvale and The Iford Bridge.
Indian:
A great local Indian Restaurant (Iford Tandoori) with great Indian food and take your own drinks
Chinese:
A great Chinese restaurant (Dragons Palace) is just around the corner
KFC:
There is also a KFC within easy walking distance and a lovely coffee shop on the Grove
The Pantry:
Ideal for breakfast or lunch, The Pantry is a lovely independent coffee/ sandwich shop also selling fresh bread and local produce. It’s a 3 minute walk if you leave through the main gates and turn left.
Pizza Hut:
Less than mile away is our local Pizza Hut restaurant.
Local fine dinning experiences.
Captains Club:
A very nice, award-winning restaurant attached to the luxury Captains Club Hotel. Directly next to the River Stour. 01202 475111
The Jetty:
Multi award-winning restaurant, perched on the water’s edge overlooking Mudeford Quay. Specialises in fish 01202 400950 https://www.thejetty.co.uk/
The Kings Arms:
A multi award-winning restaurant, in the historic heart of Christchurch, serving dishes inspired by seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients to showcase the region’s finest flavours. 01202 588933 https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/kings-arms/the-kings
Noisey Lobster:
Situation directly on Avon beach, this award winning restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. 01425 2727162 https://avon-beach.noisylobster.co.uk/
Rick Steins:
A short drive but worth it. Enjoy classically prepared fish and seafood in a sophisticated environment with unrivalled views of the harbour and Brownsea Island beyond.A real treat. 01202 076443 https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-stein-sandbanks/
Roots:
Michelin Starred restaurant. You will not be disappointed but book early. 01202 430005. https://restaurantroots.co.uk/
The Kitchen:
The Kitchen is a relaxed, open-plan, informal dining experience offering you the ability to watch the masters at work. 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com/the-kitchen/menus/
Takeaways that deliver to us
There are loads of restaurants and takeaways. These are some of our favourites including:
Pizza:
- Dominos 01202 489898
- Papa Johns 01202 471234
- Pizza Barraca (highly recommended). They don’t deliver but are 5 mins walk 01202 015610
Chicken:
- Royale Pizza (BEST chicken burger you have ever had, burgers, milkshakes and pizzas) 01202 475555
- Charcoal Chicken 01202 487635
Kebabs:
- Dixy Land (Pizzas, Kebabs etc) 01202 475022
Fish and chips:
- Castle Parade Fish and Chips 07446 954603
- Priory Fryer 01202 476800
- Captain Cod 01202 499667
Thai:
- The Thai Kitchen 01202 420568
- Pan Tip 01202 304555
Chinese:
- The Dragons Palace 01202 488833
- Hong Kong Kitchen 01202 474868
- WokUlike 01202 481818
Deliveries via https://www.just-eat.co.uk/ or https://www.ubereats.com/
There are loads of house hold names that delivery to us via Just Eat and Uber Eats including:
- Greggs
- Subway
- Krispy Kreme
- Toby Carvery
- Costa
- KFC
- Prezzo
- Starbucks
- McDonalds