The Jazz café Beach views spread from this homely, antique-filled spot with hearty dishes and regular live music.

About Us

November/ December 2025

We will revert to winter opening times: Monday – Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm

Throughout the Christmas holidays we will remain open daily between 10am and 5pm. The only exception will be Christmas Day when we will open our takeaway counter (times TBC).

Food will be served from 10am to 3pm (Monday to Friday) and 9am to 4pm (Saturday and Sunday). We will serve a roast every Sunday which will be accompanied by live jazz from the Andy Urquhart Quartet.

It is not necessary to book a table.

Set in the heart of Sandbanks, Jazz Café enjoys spectacular views of Dorset’s premier Blue Flag beach. This relaxing destination, loved by locals and highly recommended by holidaymakers, is where you can enjoy appetising home cooked food and and drink all year round.

FOOD & DRINK

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Sunday Lunchtime Sessions

The Andy Urquhart Quartet will be performing EVERY  Sunday between 1pm and 4pm with a varying line-up and special guests playing standards and modern jazz classics.

Sunday 14th December 2025

Sunday 21st December 2025

The band will then take a well-earned break for Christmas and return on

Sunday 4th January 2026

It is not necessary to book a table as we prefer to seat and serve customers as they arrive.

Private Functions

The Jazz Café can cater for parties and events of all types from 20 to 150 guests including private dinners, weddings, birthday parties, barbecues and corporate events.

We offer set party menus or we can liaise with you on your preferred menu options.

Bookings are available for evenings only on the weekend and weekdays throughout the year.

Our Gallery

Please see below a selection of images showing Jazz Cafe Sandbanks and its surroundings: