Fortes Coffee Shop

Fortes Coffee Shop is a welcoming café inside The Mowlem on Swanage seafront, where dogs are welcome inside alongside their owners. It's a handy central coffee stop whether you're heading to the beach, winding down after the promenade or killing time before the theatre.

The café serves classic coffee-shop fare in a relaxed indoor setting and the location makes it a natural pit stop for visitors exploring the town centre and waterfront. There's no fuss about bringing your dog in, which matters when the alternative is standing outside in a brisk sea breeze clutching a lead and a hot drink.

Town-centre parking is nearby along Shore Road and in central car parks and the seafront and promenade are just a short walk away. It's the sort of place that suits a quick caffeine fix as much as a longer rest and dogs fit in without drama.