Food scene
Easygoing, kid-friendly eatery with stone walls and shabby-chic decor, for Modern European cuisine.
Only 10 minutes walk from Brackenbury House, down the hill to Chiswell next to Chesil Beach.
The Bluefish
17a Chiswell
DT5 1AN
entrance on Pebble Lane.
Open on Sundays only. Call in advance and book a table.
7 locals recommend
The Blue Fish Cafe & Restaurant
17a ChiswellOnly 10 minutes walk from Brackenbury House, down the hill to Chiswell next to Chesil Beach.
The Bluefish
17a Chiswell
DT5 1AN
entrance on Pebble Lane.
Open on Sundays only. Call in advance and book a table.
Just 3 minutes walk from Brackenbury House along to 78 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LZ this great little cafe is open from 9am - 9pm.
Closed on Wednesdays. No reservation required.
Highly recommended.
The Flat Cafe
78 FortuneswellJust 3 minutes walk from Brackenbury House along to 78 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LZ this great little cafe is open from 9am - 9pm.
Closed on Wednesdays. No reservation required.
Highly recommended.
The Cove House Inn is right on Chesil Beach under 10 minutes walk downhill from Brackenbury House. They also have a free carpark and there are two other free carparks within a few minutes walk of the pub.
Address: The Cove House Inn
91 Chiswell
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1AW
Open every day except Monday. Call in advance and book a table.
63 locals recommend
The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellThe Cove House Inn is right on Chesil Beach under 10 minutes walk downhill from Brackenbury House. They also have a free carpark and there are two other free carparks within a few minutes walk of the pub.
Address: The Cove House Inn
91 Chiswell
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1AW
Open every day except Monday. Call in advance and book a table.
You can walk down to this pub in 10 minutes from Brackenbury House. They also have a free carpark if you aren't drinking.
Located at:
Victoria Square
Chiswell
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1AL
Call in advance and book a table.
The Little Ship
Victoria SquareYou can walk down to this pub in 10 minutes from Brackenbury House. They also have a free carpark if you aren't drinking.
Located at:
Victoria Square
Chiswell
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1AL
Call in advance and book a table.
You can walk to Quiddles Cafe & Beach Bar in under 10 minutes from Brackenbury House. There are two free carparks nearby, but they do get busy, so we advise walking there.
Located at:
The Esplanade
Chiswell
Portland
DT5 1LN
No reservations available, first come first-served outside seating.
74 locals recommend
quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeYou can walk to Quiddles Cafe & Beach Bar in under 10 minutes from Brackenbury House. There are two free carparks nearby, but they do get busy, so we advise walking there.
Located at:
The Esplanade
Chiswell
Portland
DT5 1LN
No reservations available, first come first-served outside seating.
Lobster Pot
Portland Bill RoadThe carpark at Portland Bill is not free.
This restaurant has free parking, or you can take the bus from just across the road from Brackenbury House, or a taxi.
Please call and make a table reservation.
113 locals recommend
Crab House Café
Portland RoadThis restaurant has free parking, or you can take the bus from just across the road from Brackenbury House, or a taxi.
Please call and make a table reservation.
Chesil Chippie
1a olde stables
Victoria Square Roundabout
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1BJ
You can order online for collection. Chesil Chippie is a 10 minute walk from Brackenbury House.
20 locals recommend
Chesil Chippie
Victoria SquareChesil Chippie
1a olde stables
Victoria Square Roundabout
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1BJ
You can order online for collection. Chesil Chippie is a 10 minute walk from Brackenbury House.
You can order for collection by telephone or via their website. Cod Fathers is a 5 minute drive from Brackenbury House with free parking.
Cod Fathers
44 Weston RoadYou can order for collection by telephone or via their website. Cod Fathers is a 5 minute drive from Brackenbury House with free parking.
Free customer car park if you get a ticket from Billy Winters when you order.
93 locals recommend
Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadFree customer car park if you get a ticket from Billy Winters when you order.
Dorset Adventure Cafe
Portland Outdoor Centre
Castletown
Portland
DT5 1BD
There is a paid carpark opposite and some free on street parking nearby.
Dorset Adventure Cafe
Dorset Adventure Cafe
Portland Outdoor Centre
Castletown
Portland
DT5 1BD
There is a paid carpark opposite and some free on street parking nearby.
Jailhouse Café
Free customer carpark available.
White Stones Art Cafe
13 Easton StFree on-street parking available.
English Heritage Manageress and our Queen of The Castle Donna makes the most delicious scones at The Captain’s Tea Room, inside Portland Castle.
Head there for a selection of refreshing drinks, light lunches, freshly made sandwiches, soups, children’s lunch bags, cakes and cream teas with home-made scones, jam and delicious clotted cream. Relax in the sheltered courtyard, with its lovely views of the garden, or venture into the castle grounds for a picnic.
Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives.
Free customer carpark available.
Portland Castle
Liberty Road
Castletown
Dorset
DT5 1AZ
37 locals recommend
Portland Castle
English Heritage Manageress and our Queen of The Castle Donna makes the most delicious scones at The Captain’s Tea Room, inside Portland Castle.
Head there for a selection of refreshing drinks, light lunches, freshly made sandwiches, soups, children’s lunch bags, cakes and cream teas with home-made scones, jam and delicious clotted cream. Relax in the sheltered courtyard, with its lovely views of the garden, or venture into the castle grounds for a picnic.
Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives.
Free customer carpark available.
Portland Castle
Liberty Road
Castletown
Dorset
DT5 1AZ
Grab a quick bite at breakfast, enjoy coffee and cake throughout the day or relax and unwind with dinner and drinks.
Set overlooking the stunning Portland Harbour & Marina, with indoor seating as well as two outdoor terraces.
Address:
The Kitchen at Portland Marina
Portland Marina
Osprey Quay
Portland
DT5 1DX
There is customer parking available. Please call and make a booking.
The Kitchen at Portland Marina
Grab a quick bite at breakfast, enjoy coffee and cake throughout the day or relax and unwind with dinner and drinks.
Set overlooking the stunning Portland Harbour & Marina, with indoor seating as well as two outdoor terraces.
Address:
The Kitchen at Portland Marina
Portland Marina
Osprey Quay
Portland
DT5 1DX
There is customer parking available. Please call and make a booking.
The George Inn is a Grade II-listed 18th-century public house situated within the village of Easton, at the west end of the hamlet of Reforne. The pub is located close to St George's Church and St George's Centre.
Address: The George Inn
133 Reforne
Portland
Dorset
DT5 2AP
Please call and make a table reservation. Free on street parking available.
The George Inn, Portland, Dorset
133 ReforneThe George Inn is a Grade II-listed 18th-century public house situated within the village of Easton, at the west end of the hamlet of Reforne. The pub is located close to St George's Church and St George's Centre.
Address: The George Inn
133 Reforne
Portland
Dorset
DT5 2AP
Please call and make a table reservation. Free on street parking available.
The Beehive
Unit 1 Victoria
Lerret Road
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1GB
Free customer parking available.
The Beehive
The Beehive
Unit 1 Victoria
Lerret Road
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1GB
Free customer parking available.
Cove Park
Pennsylvania Road
Wakeham
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1HU
There is free customer parking available and free on-street parking nearby.
The Hayloft
Cove Park
Pennsylvania Road
Wakeham
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1HU
There is free customer parking available and free on-street parking nearby.
Jailhouse Diner
The Salt Pig Portland Cafe located inside The Dorset Wildlife Centre with fantastic view across The Fleet Lagoon on Chesil Beach.
The cafe’s ethos is that food consumed should be from where you're from, utilising the ecosystem to which we are situated.
8 locals recommend
Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre
The Salt Pig Portland Cafe located inside The Dorset Wildlife Centre with fantastic view across The Fleet Lagoon on Chesil Beach.
The cafe’s ethos is that food consumed should be from where you're from, utilising the ecosystem to which we are situated.
City advice
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Weymouth & Portland are small towns and so do not have many large capacity venues. It is best to call ahead and book restaurants in advance to avoid disappointment.