Welcome to the Jailhouse!

We are happy to announce the launch of our brand new American themed diner at the Grove on Portland.

Open Hours 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 09:00 to 15:00

Friday & Saturday 09:00 to 16:00

Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Bookings on 01305 824364

Christmas and New Year Openings

• Open until 14:00 on 24th December
• Closed 25 and 26 December
• Open for 27, 28 and 29 December
• Closed 30 December to 2 January
• Open 3 to 5 January
• Closed 6 to 9 January for major works
• Reopens 10 January

Click here for Diner Christmas Specials Menu 

The establishment of the new venue has kindly been supported by HMP Portland and Young Offenders Institute, the Ministry of Justice,  the National Lottery’s Community Fund, the Clothworker’s Foundation and The Dorset Growth and Resilience Fund along with volunteers from the Portland community, Steven Jones Plan Design and Nantes Solicitors.

View from the Jailhouse Café garden across Portland harbour and Weymouth Bay

Opening Hours

Open 7 days

Mon to Fri  09:30 to 16:00

Sat & Sun 09:00 to 16:00

Bookings on 01305 825186

Christmas and New Year Openings

• Open until 14:00 on 24th December
• Closed from 25 December to 5 January
• Reopens on 6 January 2025

Click here for Café Christmas Menu 

Located within the Verne Citadel the café has a wide range of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages with outstanding views across the harbour and Weymouth Bay.

Located at the Grove on Portland we have a range of hanging baskets and flowers for sale along with wooden pots, bird and bug boxes and, of course, Jailhouse branded merchandise. 

Please see our Facebook page for opening times at the moment as they are varied during the summer months.