The Priory Restaurant, Cafe & Cocktail Bar
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About The Priory Restaurant, Cafe & Cocktail Bar
The Priory Restaurant, Cafe & Cocktail Bar sits on Church Street in Christchurch, a petite bistro and cocktail bar set in a converted priory building. The kitchen runs from breakfast through to dinner, covering chicken dishes and puddings such as crème caramel alongside a Sunday roast and a chateaubriand for two to share. A full cocktail list runs across the bar, and dogs are welcome inside. The room takes walk-ins throughout the day, and the venue is also available for private hire for groups. Brunch is served alongside the daytime menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
32 dishes · mains £8–17- Poached Salmon & Crayfish Tian£14.00
- New Forest Wild Mushrooms On Toast (V)£12.00
- Somerset Crispy Brie (V)£12.00
- Dorset Cheddar, Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Quiche (V)£15.00
- The Priory Burger£17.00
- Priory Breakfast Brunch£10.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, chateaubriand for 2, chicken dinner and creme caramel.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, chateaubriand for 2, chicken dinner and creme caramel.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers centre on the food, with Sunday roasts and the Chateaubriand for two singled out as standout dishes across multiple visits, alongside praised breakfasts, crème caramels, and chicken dinners. Friendly, welcoming service from the staff runs through nearly every account, and several describe it as their favourite stop in Christchurch. One reviewer notes the restaurant is dog friendly. The one dissenting voice describes a sparse roast of tough beef with few vegetables and a high-priced soft drink, also flagging an added service charge. Most reviewers praise the value, with one breakfast visit called very reasonably priced. Repeatedly recommended by visitors and returning diners alike, several suggest booking ahead for dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers centre on the food, with Sunday roasts and the Chateaubriand for two singled out as standout dishes across multiple visits, alongside praised breakfasts, crème caramels, and chicken dinners. Friendly, welcoming service from the staff runs through nearly every account, and several describe it as their favourite stop in Christchurch. One reviewer notes the restaurant is dog friendly. The one dissenting voice describes a sparse roast of tough beef with few vegetables and a high-priced soft drink, also flagging an added service charge. Most reviewers praise the value, with one breakfast visit called very reasonably priced. Repeatedly recommended by visitors and returning diners alike, several suggest booking ahead for dinner.
Featured reviews
- Harry Bunce
“One of the best meals I’ve ever had, food was incredible, 100% recommend”
- Julia
“Such a warm welcome and delicious food. The best place we enjoyed with our family on our holiday”
- Tony Stark
“Visited twice whilst on our holidays A lovely chicken dinner followed by crème caramels and delicious Sunday Roasts. Amazing petite bistro place that you must visit when in Christchurch .”
- Bill Phil
“Delicious food and lovely friendly service. Our favourite restaurant in Christchurch Highly recommended! Great Sunday Roast”
- Paul Rowland
“Roast dinner = 2 small pieces of tough beef, 2 spuds, and 3 small runner beans really filled me up NOT!!!! Pint of coke £9 and had the cheek to ask for service charge. Not recommended”
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 5
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Priory Restaurant, Cafe & Cocktail Bar
- 0 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
chicken tenders, bbq beans with bacon, homemade coleslaw
- Arcado Lounge4.41,5390.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
tapas dishes, gluten free menu, vegan vegetarian menus
- Bodega Christchurch4.62410.1 mi£10–50Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
tapas dishes, pepper and cheese dish, latino music
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Restaurant, Cafe & Cocktail BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.6149 | — | £10–50 | sunday roast, chateaubriand for 2, chicken dinner |
| Chicken & Blues - ChristchurchOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8376 | 0 mi | £10–20 | chicken tenders, bbq beans with bacon, homemade coleslaw |
| Arcado LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,539 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tapas dishes, gluten free menu, vegan vegetarian menus |
| Bodega ChristchurchVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.6241 | 0.1 mi | £10–50 | tapas dishes, pepper and cheese dish, latino music |
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