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Do I need to book?

  • While do accept walk-ins for our Roof Terrace and Bar & Kitchen restaurants, we do encourage you make a reservation to guarantee a table. You can make a reservation via our website or by emailing our team on: bookingsbranksome@rockwater.uk . Our Shacks and Deck are walk ins only on a first come first serve basis!

Can I come just for drinks? 

  • Yes! Please feel free to book for drinks only by selecting our Roof Terrace Drinks option. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our team or bookingsbranksome@rockwater.uk

How do I amend my booking?

  • You can amend your booking by replying to your booking confirmation email or contacting our Bookings Team at bookingsbranksome@rockwater.uk . One of our team will then be in touch to confirm your amendments.

What happens if the weather is bad and I’ve booked the Roof Terrace, do I need to cancel? 

  • No need to cancel! We designed our Roof Terrace to ensure you can enjoy the sea views no matter the unpredictable British weather. Our Roof Terrace is a beautiful open space in the summer with the roof open and the sun shining in. In the winter, we transform the space by retracting the roof to create a warm inside restaurant whilst still showcasing the sea view.

Can I eat the Bar & Kitchen menu on the Roof Terrace?

  • Our Roof Terrace and Bar & Kitchen operate as 2 separate restaurants with different menus to fit each location. If you are dining on the Roof Terrace, the only menu available will be the Roof Terrace menu. If you would prefer the Bar & Kitchen menu, please book for the Bar & Kitchen.

Can I book any outside areas?

  • No need to book our outside spaces, these operate on a first-come, first-served basis due to our dependence on the Great British Weather. Please feel free to turn up and have a coffee beside the sea.

Where can I locate the Ts & Cs for restaurant bookings?

  • Our Ts & Cs are located at the bottom of our website.

Are you dog-friendly?

  • Please feel free to bring your dog with you*, our only restriction is no dogs on our Roof Terrace after 8pm. *Please see our complete Dog Policy here.

Are children permitted on the roof terrace?

  • We are delighted to welcome children on the Roof Terrace, but we also believe in giving adults some downtime! So, our Roof Terrace will be adults only from 8pm daily.

Why can’t I make an instant booking for more than 10 people? 

  • For any reservations for more than 10 guests, please email our bookings team at bookingsbranksome@rockwater.uk and they’ll be more than happy to assist your request.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

  • Please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help you. Click here for support.
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Rockwater Branksome
Pinecliff Road, Branksome Chine, Poole BH13 6LP

Rockwater Sandbanks
Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole BH13 7QQ

Phone: 01202 140 991
9am – 8pm Monday to Sunday

Bookings
bookingsbranksome@rockwater.uk

General Enquiries

bookingsbranksome@rockwater.uk

Events
eventsbranksome@rockwater.uk

Partnerships
partnerships@rockwater.uk

Openwater
openwaterpoole@rockwater.uk 

Roof Terrace
Monday – Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 – Late
Saturday: 09:00 – Late
Sunday: 09:00 – Late

Bar & Kitchen
Sunday – Thursday: 07:00 – Late
Friday – Saturday: 07:00 – Late

Branksome Shacks
Monday to Sunday: 07:00 – Sunset – weather dependant

Sandbanks Shacks
Friday: 09:00 – 16:00 – weather dependant

Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00 – weather dependant

Roof Terrace 
Christmas Eve: 9am – 8pm
Christmas Day: 10am – 3pm – weather dependant
Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
Saturday 27th December: 9am – Late
Sunday 28th December: 9am – 6pm
Monday 29th – Tuesday 30th December: Closed
New Year’s Eve: 9am – 5pm (re-opens in the evening for NYE event)
New Year’s Day: 12pm – 6pm

Bar & Kitchen
Christmas Eve: 8am – 10pm
Christmas Day: 10am – 3pm
Boxing Day: 8am – 10pm
Saturday 27th December: 8am – Late
Sunday 28th December: 8am – 10pm
Monday 29th – Tuesday 30th December: 8am – 10pm
New Year’s Eve: 9am – 5pm (re-opens in the evening for NYE event)
New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm

Branksome Shacks – weather dependant 
Christmas Eve: 8am – sunset
Christmas Day: 8am – 3pm
Boxing Day: 8am – sunset
27th – 30th  December: 8am – sunset
New Year’s Eve: 8am – sunset
New Year’s Day: 8am – sunset

Sandbanks Shacks – weather dependant 
Friday to Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00 – weather dependant
Christmas Eve: 8am – sunset
Christmas Day: 8am – 3pm
Boxing Day: 8am – sunset
27th – 30th  December: 8am – sunset
New Year’s Eve: 8am – sunset
New Year’s Day: 12pm – sunset

Rockwater Branksome
Pinecliff Road, Branksome Chine, Poole BH13 6LP

Rockwater Sandbanks
Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole BH13 7QQ

Branksome Dene Chine Car Park is adjacent to Rockwater Branksome but please note parking is limited. There are a number of other car parks nearby including Beach Road Car Park (approx. 7 min walk), Western Road Car Park (approx. 9 min walk) and Ravine Road Car Park (approx. 12 min walk). All listed car parks operate on a pay & display basis.

Rockwater Sandbanks Shacks are located on Sandbanks beach, in front of the Sandbanks Car Park, off Banks Road. This car park also operates on a pay & display basis.

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