A NEW restaurant and entertainment venue will open in Sandbanks next spring – bringing 150 jobs to Poole.

Hospitality and lifestyle firm, Rockwater, has confirmed the new venue – its third – in the Dorset hotspot.

Rockwater Sandbanks will be the brand’s largest venue, spanning two floors, with the firm promising panoramic views across the Jurassic Coast and an outdoor terrace.

A spokesperson said it will offer dining, socialising, wellness activities, and entertainment.

Luke Davis, founder and CEO of Rockwater, said: “We are incredibly excited to open our third Rockwater in 2025.

“Sandbanks will be our flagship venue that will set a new standard for luxury coastal hospitality in the UK. Rockwater is more than just a venue, it’s a lifestyle.

“Just as we have achieved in Branksome and Hove, our Sandbanks site will become a sought-after destination in the local area and hub for the community.

“Under our roof, guests will enjoy everything from beachside gourmet dining to wellness classes and live music, bringing a hospitality experience that’s aligned with Sandbanks’ prestigious reputation.”

The venue aims to ‘compliment’ Rockwater’s Branksome venue. Picture: China Cooper

The picturesque views are central to Rockwater’s “unique food and drink offer that will boast two dining concepts under one roof”, the spokesperson added.

A fine dining experience will deliver a “Mayfair-quality menu by the beach”, while a British-style “open flame cookery area will serve large cuts of fresh fish and meat”.

“A high-end cocktail bar, incorporating a retractable roof, will be located on the top floor offering amazing sea views,” they added.

The Sandbanks site will also house a central production kitchen that supports the company’s Dorset operation, producing bread, pastries, and sauces for a sister venue in Branksome and Rockwater’s takeaway shacks.