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Slipway Café:Bar

Enjoy a drink or a light bite in our relaxed bar with stunning views.

Welcome back! We are delighted that our Hotel, Riggers restaurant, Slipway bar and shop are now fully open to guests and members of the public. Our new all day menu is being served in Riggers and on the sea terrace with stunning views across the bay. For all reservation enquiries, please contact our front of house team on 0300 300 7654 or email riggers_restaurant@rnli.org.uk

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Slipway Café:Bar interior
Inside slipway café.

Photo: RNLI

Sit back with a hot or cold drink and enjoy the view
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Slipway Café:Bar interior
Inside slipway café.

There’s no better place to sit back and soak up the atmosphere here at RNLI College than at the Slipway Café Bar. Offering stunning panoramic views of Holes Bay in Poole Harbour, its waterside setting is the perfect place to enjoy a cool, refreshing Lifeboat Ale – locally brewed and exclusive to the college. 

But if that’s not your tipple, we serve a variety of hot and cold drinks. And if you feel a little peckish, a selection of bar food and snacks are available too, including afternoon tea. Chill out with us, tinker on the piano or just sit and watch the world go by.

Slipway Café: Bar opening times

Day Opening Time Closing Time
Monday-Saturday 10:00 23:00
Sunday 10:00 22:30
Menu  12:00 21:45

Menus

Please call 01202 308510 for the latest menus.

One of the burgers available in the RNLI College restaurant.

Slipway Bar menu

We serve a variety of hot and cold drinks. And if you feel a little peckish, our all day menu offers a selection of light bites, salads and main courses including dessert and afternoon tea. Chill out with us, tinker on the piano or just sit and watch the world go by.

Please call 01202 308510 for the latest menu.

Afternoon tea at the Slipway Café.

 

Afternoon tea menu

Enjoy a light bite with our selection of afternoon tea sandwiches, cakes and teas. Available 2pm – 5pm daily.

Afternoon Tea Gift Vouchers

Treat someone you know to one of our gift vouchers:

Prosecco Afternoon tea for 2 - £24.95 
G&T afternoon tea for 2 - £26.95 
Afternoon tea for 2 - £18.95

To order your vouchers email reception@rnli.org.uk or contact the reception team on 0300 300 7654.

Please call 01202 308510 for the latest menu.

A bottle of champagne and two glasses on the Slipway Café:Bar balcony.

Wine list/bar price list

Choose from our selection of fine wines, local ales, or spirits. Whether it’s a pint of lifeboat ale, or a refreshing soft drink, we have the perfect tipple for you.

Please call 01202 308510 for the latest menu.