The Jailhouse Cafe - Portland

Café

We are located within the Verne Citadel which means you can experience travelling through the Verne Prison tunnel, up to the highest point on Portland.


Once you have passed through the tunnel the road takes you through to the Verne Citadel. The Jailhouse Cafe has a large outside seating area with stunning views across the harbour and beyond.

Opening Times


Open 7 days

Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 16:00

Sunday 09:00 to 15:00


Bookings on 01305 825186

Our Menu

Please note, on occasions some products may not be available so alternatives will be offered, thank you.


For Allergen Advice, speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help

Our Menu

Specials - See our Specials board in the café

Homemade chicken and leek pie
Mac and cheese daily special
Steak and ale pie - Nation Pie Week

ALL DAY BREAKFAST MENU

The Block

Bacon, sausage, egg, bubble and squeak, beans and toast

£7.50
The Governor

2 bacon, 2 sausage, 2 hash browns, 1 egg, mushrooms, black pudding, beans, grilled tomato & toast


£10.00
The Verne

1 sausage, 2 bacon, 1 egg, 2 hash browns, mushrooms, beans and toast

£8.50
The Veggie

2 x veggie sausage, egg, hash browns, mushrooms and beans, grilled tomato and toast

£8.50

Lighter Breakfasts

Breakfast Roll

bacon, sausage and egg


£5.50
Breakfast Wrap

bacon, sausage and hash brown wrap


£5.50
Bacon Sandwich
£4.50
Sausage Sandwich
£4.50
Egg on Toast

scrambled or fried

£4.00
Scrambled egg on toast
£4.50
Beans on Toast
£3.50
Cheesy Beans on Toast
£4.00
Bacon or Sausage Sandwich
£4.50
Egg & Mushroom Bap
£4.50
Toasted Teacake
£2.50
Toast & Preserve

toast with jam OR marmalade OR marmite 

£2.50

Main Course Meal

Ham & Cheese Ploughman’s

Ham & chesse ploughman’s 




£11.00
Ham, Egg & Chips
£11.00
Sausage Roll & Chips
£7.00
Sausage, egg, chips & beans
£10.00
Egg, chips & beans
£8.00
Crispy chicken fillets, chips & salad

with sweet chilli dip

£11.00
1/4 cheeseburger & chips
£11.00
Breakfast burger with chips

1/4 burger, bacon, sausage & egg

£12.50
Scampi, chips & peas
£11.00
Soup of the day

Served with bread roll




£5.50

Sides

Chips
£4.00
Chips & cheese
£4.50
Chips, cheese & beans
£5.00
Onion rings (6)
£3.00
Mozzarella sticks

with a sweet chilil dip

£5.00
Garlic bread
£4.00
Cheesy garlic bread
£5.00

Filled Rolls served with crisps and coleslaw

2 cheese, spring onion mix & mayo
£6.00
Chicken and bacon mix & mayo
Ham salad
Tuna mayo and cucumber
Cheese salad

Jacket Potato

Jacket Potato




1 filling £7.50 

2 fillings £8.50


Cheese

Beans

Bacon

Tuna

Chicken & Bacon and Mayo

Brie

2 cheese and spring onion mix

add Coleslaw 50p


Served with salad garnish


Panini

Panini




Bacon & brie

Brie and cranberry

Cheese and tomato 

Cheese & onion

2 cheese, spring onion mix and mayo

Chicken, cheese & chorizo

Chicken, cheese & BBQ sauce

Ham & cheese

Tuna Mayo


Served with a salad garnish and coleslaw

£8.50

Kids Meals

Nuggets & chips
£5.00
Sausage & chips
£5.00
Egg & chips
£5.00
Fish finger & chips
£5.00
Kids breakfast

bacon, sausage, egg, beans & toast

£5.00

Desserts

Desserts

We have a variety of desserts available including homemade cakes.


Please see the display cabinet or ask one of our assistants for the choices available.

Drinks

Mug of tea
£1.50
Speciality Tea
£2.00
Filter coffee
£2.00
Cappuccino
£3.20
Latte
£3.20
Flat White
£3.20
Americano
£3.20
Espresso
£3.20
Hot chocolate
£3.20
Milk Alternative
£0.50
Cans
£1.50
Orange juice
£2.20
Water
£1.50