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 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.