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About Ocean Breeze Beach Bar
Ocean Breeze Beach Bar is a family-run bar in Portland, on Victoria Square beside the Chesil stretch, with views across Chesil Beach. The menu runs to 21 dishes, with burgers at the centre. The Beast is a burger with two smashed patties and optional jalapeños, and a buttermilk chicken burger sits alongside it. Cocktails, draft beer and milkshakes cover the drinks, and ice creams and homemade cakes round out the list. The rear garden overlooks a kids' skate park, so parents can sit with a drink while keeping an eye on the children. Dogs are welcome. Live music plays in summer, including over the bank holiday weekend, and football is shown on the screens. The bar opens on Monday nights, and the car park has plenty of space.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
21 dishes · mains £2–12- The Beast£12.00
- The Dirty BBQ£11.00
- The Reggae Stack£11.00
- The Firecracker£10.00
- The Big Cheese£10.00
- The Crispy Clucker£12.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, chesil beach views, skatepark next door and milkshakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, chesil beach views, skatepark next door and milkshakes.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most praise, led by the Beast Burger, which one reviewer describes as two enormous smashed patties with cheese and jalapeños and the best burger they have ever eaten. Close behind is the buttermilk chicken burger, called one of the better burgers a diner has had in years, and several others simply call the burgers delicious. Reviewers also single out the draft beer, the milkshakes, live music over a bank holiday weekend and views across Chesil Beach. Parents mention the skatepark right behind the bar, and the owner and bartender come up repeatedly as friendly and chatty. Criticism is limited but specific. One local reviewer says staff were rude for asking a group to be quiet during a football match, reports that a staff member barged past their child, and calls the place run down. Another found the portions small and the burger patty under seasoned. One diner's food ran late because the cook was out, and the owner apologized profusely for the delay.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most praise, led by the Beast Burger, which one reviewer describes as two enormous smashed patties with cheese and jalapeños and the best burger they have ever eaten. Close behind is the buttermilk chicken burger, called one of the better burgers a diner has had in years, and several others simply call the burgers delicious. Reviewers also single out the draft beer, the milkshakes, live music over a bank holiday weekend and views across Chesil Beach. Parents mention the skatepark right behind the bar, and the owner and bartender come up repeatedly as friendly and chatty. Criticism is limited but specific. One local reviewer says staff were rude for asking a group to be quiet during a football match, reports that a staff member barged past their child, and calls the place run down. Another found the portions small and the burger patty under seasoned. One diner's food ran late because the cook was out, and the owner apologized profusely for the delay.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Went here with my daughter, a couple of mates and their kids. Lovely setting, great atmosphere, everyone happy. All very nice. But unfortunately I ordered the Beast Burger, added jalapeños, and now I have a problem. It’s been 24 hours and I’m still thinking about it. Two enormous smashed patties, cheese, filthy crispy edges, jalapeños, salad doing just enough admin to technically make it a balanced meal. Absolutely outrageous. Genuinely the best burger I’ve ever eaten. And I don’t say that lightly because I’ve eaten an irresponsible number of burgers. I’m now back home, trying to get on with my life, and instead I’m wondering when it would be socially acceptable to drive two hours back to Portland for another one. Five stars. Completely ruined other burgers for me.”
- Google user
“I dont usually write reviews but this place deserves it. Bodi the owner and curly the bartender was extremely friendly and chatty. The place had a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. food was good priced and took about 10-15 minutes only because the cook was out and Bodi profusely apologized about the delay however i dont think anywhere has beaten that time in this area. wish i came here sooner than i did. great place to bring kids too as there is a skatepark right outside, aswell as chesil beach + great milkshakes highly recommend”
- Google user
“I went here with my partner, we were served by Maddie, the food was great as was the service, lovely location, will definitely be back when in the area, thank you!”
- Google user
“Lots of space in the car park, food was very well seasoned with a big portion size for the price! Had the buttermilk chicken burger which is one of the better burgers I've had in years. Bodi and curly where very welcoming and very chatty. Overall great experience!”
- Google user
“The food was good but the portions were small and the burger patty was under seasoned. The price was ok”
Highlights
“Ocean Breeze Bar is a family-run unique beach bar, perfectly placed beside the Chesil stretch on the Isle of Portland. Enjoy front and rear beer gardens - the back overlooking the local skate park, ideal for parents who want to relax while keeping an eye on the kids. Choose from cocktails, hearty meals, ice creams, milkshakes and homemade cakes. In summer, soak up stunning Chesil sunsets with live music; in winter, get cosy with a hot drink. Whether you’re here to eat, sip, listen or unwind, Ocean Breeze Bar offers a warm welcome for all ages...and all four-legged friends.”
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Sports
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near Ocean Breeze Beach Bar
- The Royal Exchange4.21271.7 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- Nothe Tavern4.49763 mi
harbour view beer garden, roast dinners, cauliflower cheese
- Famous Old Spa4.31,7674.5 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze Beach BarOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Takeout | 4.754 | — | £10–20 | burgers, chesil beach views, skatepark next door |
| The Royal ExchangeWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2127 | 1.7 mi | £1–10 | dog friendly pub, pub dog, pool table |
| Nothe Tavern | 4.4976 | 3 mi | — | harbour view beer garden, roast dinners, cauliflower cheese |
| Famous Old SpaReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.31,767 | 4.5 mi | — | prawn cocktail, fish and chips, treble burger |
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