Billy Winters in Weymouth and Portland

Zijn hier terecht gekomen onder weg naar Portland omdat we wilden lunchen. Het zonnetje scheen en het was mooi weer en dan is het leuk om bij een strandgelegenheid wat te gaan eten. Het zag er erg gezellig en zomers uit. Het was er ook behoorlijk druk, gelukkig hadden we nog een tafeltje. Het was overdekt met de zijwanden aan de kant van het strand open. We hebben hier wraps en oesters gegeten. Het was erg lekker, met een lekker drankje erbij

We are familiar with BW’s beach cafe since it opened, but only for coffee. However it started marketing itself as a more upmarket eatery. Well, their branding maybe good but this has highlighted it’s all publicity that is not delivering ! Where do I start ? During our visit they were busy but service was slow, and staff lacked training. Food was poor, served on cardboard plates + wooden cutlery, probably because we are on the beach 😊. Being served with poor Fish + Chips, we should have gone to Daniel’s superb quality F&C takeaway up in Wyke and eaten it on the beach. We think Billy Winters needs to pull its socks up, they have a dream location with car park so all they have to is serve up decent food & service, and we will return !

Quirky little place with a beautiful location. The food was good but the menu lacked vegetarian options and the plates were a bit on the small side.

Very disappointed literally 4 things on the menu and was told toilets are only open wed-sun my 6 year said who need to use the toilet on only those days

Great location and fast service but food overpriced for what is delivered. There was hardly anything on the menu when I was there; I went for the pulled meat burrito. There was almost no meat in it more like a salad burrito; flavour was good but misleading and £9.50 is a lot for a salad wrap. Shame.

We stay in Weymouth/portland a few times a year and always try and eat here. We have eaten as a couple and as a family and it is always a good experience. The food is lovely, the atmosphere is lovely and so are the staff. The view being on the beach is good too and it keeps the kids occupied as they can play on the stones too. It’s just a shame we aren’t closer as we would visit more often 👍👍👍

Poor quality cocktails rude staff over priced food and drinks. Plus was told we could use the loo and had to walk down the road after spending £60.

Lovely location when it’s good weather. Relaxed and fun atmosphere. Service was good and attentive and friendly. Sadly portion sizes were meagre. Two of us had the spicy monkfish nachos. They were tasty but very very small portions. They were £20 and not worth that at all.

Unbelievable location and views gives this place great vibes and relaxation. A great place to eat and take in the views. Great for families, couples, friends or those with furry family members. A low-key sister to Crab House Cafe. You’ll find fresh fish dishes here at a more reasonable price. Wish we’d had room for the cakes on display! Mackerel Caesar salad and skin on chips were delicious. Would have given five stars, but the guy in charge came across as customers being an irritant so didn’t feel wholly welcomed. Rest of staff were lovely.

Lovely quirky little bar, fab outlook, atmosphere and great staff but food overpriced and could be much improved. The menu is obviously limited but do a few things but do them really well and for beach bar prices.

Billy Winters in Weymouth boasts a funky and fun decor that adds to its charm. However, when it comes to the food, it falls short of expectations. While the dishes are decent, they lack the wow factor that makes them memorable. Moreover, the portion sizes don't quite justify the prices, especially considering the tourist-heavy clientele. For instance, paying £4.50 for a portion of chips should yield more than just a small handful. Overall, Billy Winters offers an okay dining experience but could improve on its value for money.

Friendly staff and a great view. Sadly Billys has become a victim of its own success. Food is delicious but overpriced and small portions with huge waits for service. Even the view can’t make up for that I’m afraid.

Visited yesterday for some lunch and ordered over the app, we were sitting outside and the app wouldn’t allow us to order to tables so we left a message on the order to say where we were sat. Drinks arrived promptly without issue. After waiting over an hour for food we asked how much longer it would be. We were told that there has been a lot of orders on the app so the kitchen was running behind. After 90 minutes, half the family (who did the same thing with a message on the app) received their food. We were still left waiting. I queried with the very hard working girl at the bar who did apologise and gave us free drinks, saying the pizzas were just being put in. Another 30 minutes and they still hadn’t arrived. My partner went inside and to find out what was happening to be told that the food went to the wrong table and just gave us a refund. Problem was we had two children who were really hungry after waiting 2 hours for their pizza. My mother in law then went in to ask if we could actually have some foods and after another 15 minutes the pizzas arrived. Fair enough we had one round of free drinks and we were refunded but it was more the issue of being told we weren’t getting the food and had to ask for a second time. In there defence, I believe the app was new and wasn’t working well and it was very busy, but I don’t think the issue was handled very well. Won’t be back Billy Winters.

Visited Billy’s after a Sunday morning stroll across the causeway from Portland. This bright clean restaurant has evolved from a ship container to have a large gazebo joined on. The food is delicious, local fish specialties with a twist … We’ll definitely be returning however I can image it’s packed out during summer months so visit while it’s out of season !

Not been for a few years but wow what a transformation! Great location and set up. Awesome decor. The oysters were ‘off the chain’ good!!!! I can’t wait to go back and it will be for oysters oysters oysters. My only gripe is the car park (floor/tarmac) is a mess.

What a great place. Food was amazing and so tasty. Friendly staff and a great stop after a big walk. Staff accommodated us with our request for boozy hot chocolates. Great service and selection of food. Thank you.

Fantastic meal. Fish and chips were super fresh with the best crispy batter I’ve tasted, squid and chips first class, melt in the mouth.

Fantastic little find on our holiday. Lovely food for the whole family, great service and brilliant location on the waters edge. Despite the awful weather outside we were able to be dry and warm watching the kite surfers. Tacos and pizza especially delicious

Great place for somewhere to eat with a great location along the beach front. The pizzas, whilst pricy, where nevertheless amazing. The staff were really friendly. The only thing I would change is the pre-paid service especially in the quieter season as you can’t leave a tip.

The location is gorgous but the food and the service is truly awful, try Seabeats instead, if you want great seafood.

Yum, tasty lunch in great location. Good service and fab music too. Chorizo roll, Asian slaw and a wonderful Fisherman’s Bap

Love Billy Winters, superb location on the beach, great views of Portland. Friendly staff, and a no frills model (pay when you order) which makes it so much easier and stress free. Had the Eggs Benedict and Bubble and Squeak just fabulous. You have to be prepared to eat with wooden cutlery though! Great for Gluten Free. Parking is limited but the service is quick so if you have to pay and display an hour should be enough. Don't forget to look out the VW camper van money box in the main marquee and leave the crew a tip, they deserve it.

Food was good and the girls serving were lovely. Coffee tasted odd & Bald guy was pretty rude though

Spectacular good and delicious food. Service was fast friendly and available. Amazing views and set up, I had the mussels which were cooked perfectly and soft and delicious bread to go with it. Shame I'm not a local as this would be my place to go to! Thank you.

Friendly, colourful, beachside eats. We arrived on Sunday night, just in time to order food before they stopped serving. Staff gave the friendly, relaxed approach and all really welcoming. Kids had pizza, one adult fish & chips and one adult fish tacos. Yummy beer and wine. They operate the pay as you go method which is perfectly fine. The bright coloured lanterns, flamingo lights and grass umbrellas give the luau vibes. Would definitely go again.

Good food with a fantastic view, just a few feet from the sea. Interesting menu and friendly, helpful staff.

What a great place, very unique and quirky food and drinks menu. Excellent service. Very good and highly recommended 👌

Chilled vibes and great food at this funky venue. We have crab tacos and monkfish tacos - I definitely preferred the crab. The food was really tasty and the view fabulous

We absolutely love Billy Winters and always stop here at least once if we’re in Dorset. The food and service is always great and the location is just perfection. Right on the beach with the most incredible views.

After a lovely walk out on the Rodwell trail it was lovely to sit and take in the amazing view from our table. Service was good and we were told of wait time for food. Husband had some locally grown oysters whi h je said were wonderful. We then had lemon sole and some crab tacos which were both so fresh. A lovely refuelling stop after a walk.

Just called in for coffee, worst cup of coffee I have had in a very long time, weak and tasteless. Wonderful setting, and the food coming out looked amazing, but please change your coffee!!!

My wife and I ventured down to Billy Winters yesterday (our previous location for a sun downer prior to the pandemic). Once again they have turned this oasis into an amazing eating and drinking venue, but unlike other businesses the pandemic has enhanced the experience. The outside seating area is comfortable, tasteful and ever so cool. The staff were polite, friendly and attentive, the pale Ale was delicious and the pizza was great.

Popped over for a hot snack after sea-kayaking along the Fleet. Sat outside and ordered food using the QR code on the table. The process was a bit long-winded but our drinks arrived within 2 minutes of placing the order and the hot food shortly after. Tasty, generous portions. A good choice of foods and wooden cutlery and bamboo plates. Ice-cream machine was broken but we were instantly refunded. Would eat there again.

Seems a nice enough place but very busy. One member of staff was very curt with us when taking our order. We had been polite and had done nothing wrong. There was just no need for that kind of behaviour. It spoilt the meal for me. Our food was paid for before it arrived, which is just as well as it took ages to appear. One burger was coldish inside. Specials board not in evidence inside, which is a shame. Would not visit again at a busy time.https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g190817-d8119925-r791003455-Billy_Winters-Weymouth_Dorset_England.html#

Visited for the first time for drinks on Sunday evening and it was extremely busy inside & outside. Greeted and shown to a table fairly quickly. Waited 10 minutes for someone to take our orders and then another 45 minutes for the drinks to arrive. The ratio of staff to customers seriously needs addressing. The staff were friendly but seemed overstretched and stressed out racing around clearing tables and delivering orders inside and out. We felt sorry for them. Other people came in for food but didn’t wait as it was taking too long. The food we did see looked very nice so we will try it again but not on a weekend or bank holiday. The location is lovely overlooking the sea.

Visiting on Saturday lunchtime we were able to get a table for two easily , pleasant chap indicated our table in a nice marquee area. We ordered calamari,Korean chicken burger and crab salad Unfortunately my chicken burger was dreadful over cooked and hard to bite Same chap who greeted us took the burger away with professionalism and apologies Little wait and who I assume was in charge came over again apologised and refilled my coke The fresh burger returned and was awesome One error doesn’t make a bad restaurant and the way it was handled was a great example of good customer service The front of house staff worked well as a team. Would recommend anyone to visit

Visited Billy Winters at lunchtime - food was ok, all the chips were stone cold though. They are very quick to take your money and you have to pay immediately once you have ordered your food - bit odd. Waiter seemed in a rush to get our order in - last we saw of him. Service was really poor - not one member of staff came to check on us once the food had been delivered - so couldn’t notify anyone. I wasn’t offered any condiments either - just a bucket of cheap cutlery thrown down on the table- that just had vinegar in it. As soon as we stood up to leave - staff swarmed round the table to clear it. Poor show and won’t be going back.

A great space, decor, design and views out over Portland Harbour. Looking forward to coming back to try the food.

We visited for lunch at midday and were lucky to get the last table under cover. Stunning location looking out across the bay. We found it hard to decide from all the tasty sounding options on the menu! We settled on the scallop po boy, squid burger and some oysters, which were all delicious. Great fresh seafood. The cakes inside looked amazing but we were too full for dessert on this occasion sadly! The only slight niggle for us was that they don't have any highchairs available, but if you don't have a small person with you that wouldn't be a problem!

Had another tasty lunch and drinks at Billy Winters. This place really is a gem, funky setting with superb views across the bay, the tastiest food (seriously my husband struggled to make a choice from the mouth watering menu as everything looked so delicious!) Had couple of beers and the venue own brand gin. Service superb and staff really efficient and friendly. Will be back another time!

The location 5 stars obviously. Service 5 stars – it is so much faster with table service than it was before when you had to queue. Food 3 stars. The sweet potato fries are delicious. The portion is decent, possibly on the small side. The salt and pepper squid rings are laughable. You get six squid rings on a bed of fries. Yes, the whole thing is delicious, but for £9.90, you most definitely need more squid.

On the whole the food was average, the pizza was the worst of five meals it was cold, limp and lacked topping. We all had chips and they were all served Luke warm. The pulled meat burger could have done with more meat, on the plus side the fish was very good. We will not go back any time soon.

Popped over for lunch after a brisk morning walk on the beach 2 days after reopening. Service was good, ordering via the app if sat outside, table service inside. 2x pizza and a calamari. Superb! So happy to be back here again. Fingers crossed first of many this year!

Very good food even when busy. Very popular in the warm summer months and well attended all year round by windsurfers and similar water sports people. Great hang out for the family and trend setters.

The ambience was chilled this evening. Varied menu. W e simply opted for fish & chips which was served up hot in a cardboard boat, with wooden cutlery. The prices are modest. There is creativity & flair everywhere. Loved the fresh quirky style, whacky colourful candelabra. Somewhere a bit different with views to die for. We both enjoyed the food plus our hot chocolate. Do read the epithets over the walls - here & there. I shall definitely return in daylight with a camera.

Went twice and had lunch both times. Squid rings and then loaded fries Squid rings were delicious and a good size portion. The loaded fries really weren’t that loaded and I struggled to find the BBQ pulled pork. Others had the ham/ egg and chips and I do think that was excellent value for money. (A small quibble was the eggs went cold very quickly as on the cold ham, probably better served on the chips). Hubby loved the chorizo burger and ordered fries to go with it. The crab on brioche was tasty but a very small portion. The venue was very busy both times we went, as a party of 6, but the wait was very short. Seemed pretty COVID secure, with sanitiser on entry and NHS tracker. Some of the other guests seemed to struggle with no group bigger than 6 rules (I’m thinking about the older ladies book group of 7) and the staff dealt with this well. This gets 4 stars as you go for the whole experience; the venue has the best view and a very cool vibe. It doesn’t get 5 as sometimes the portions are on the small side and doesn’t always feel great value.

Great Brunch, really tasty, staff were organised and constantly on the go, drinks and food served in good time, great atmosphere with a fantastic view of the sea and all the water sports. Would definitely go again.

Great location, helpful staff and it could have been great value but the mussels were the worst I have ever had, let down by the tasteless broth. Hence only an average rating.

Delicious calamari and good wine with amazing views over the water with people kite surfing and windsurfing. Lovely staff

Recommended bike trail and found this place by accdent. Lively location right on a bay and on beach only had a drink but good selection .staff warm and welcoming good local knolefe

Good food, very friendly staff and a strong emphasis on environmentally friendly plates, cups etc., also locally sourced produce. Most importantly Covid 19 safe as a result of their practices. The large covered outside seating/dining space is an excellent addition! Would definitely recommend.

We found this towards the end of our stay and ate there 3 nights running. The last night was a highlight as fresh Oysters were on the specials list. We only ate fish or seafood on all 3 visits each meal being really really good. The staff were helpful and friendly. They explained the rules about mask/face covering when not seated clearly. The view over the harbour is great and it was a great find next to a tatty looking boatyard. I want to go back!!!

Absolutely amazing food, beautiful views and lovely staff. Will definitely return when we’re back in the area!

First proper day with the new regulations. All the staff were really polite, had a chat and made you feel welcome especially the blonde lady(didn’t get her name). Pulled pork burger and crispy mackerel burgers went down a treat along with a few drinks and a beautiful view of the bay. Will be returning!

Great location, great food, great drinks, great prices, great for children, very friendly and informative staff and great for dogs too. This is an eco-friendly diner which also promotes healthy eating. Highly recommended.

The location is great on the edge of Portland harbour offering great sea views.The place offers good food and drinks. Pizzas, squid rings etc. The fayre is ok however given the price / portions it doesn't live up to expectations.I had the house special an Asian slaw wrap with teriyaki chicken. However at £11 I was expecting more than a cheap wrap that was only half filled. No side salad, no chips etc...Perhaps I chose badly but could/should have been better.

Visited on a gorgeous day mid September. Beautiful location on a pebble beach. We chose to eat under the marquee as it was late evening. Had warmth from the evening sun to our left and beautiful views of the bay to our right. And I guess for me that’s where my enthusiasm ended apart from a lovely local beer. I ordered Bombay potato wrap with Asian slaw and raita. The wrap was small, the Bombay potato filling hot n spicy just as expected, not enough raita to dip the wrap in and the Asian slaw was dire! A tablespoon of dry, sad, old red cabbage was it’s mainstay, other dry wilted veg were present in a minuscule proportion and NO flavour! Ok the slaw isn’t the mainstay but for me it should have been fresh and full of flavour. My husband ordered the pizza and to be fair he enjoyed it. However there is thin crust pizza and wafer thin pizza! So it was so insubstantial he had to go back and order another mains. Won’t be back!

I liked the vibe at Billy Winters, beach side location, generous portions, quick and friendly service

We've eaten here twice in 2 days. Their chimichanga is delicious and the knickerbockerglory is to die for! Such a cute little place with a great vibe and a lovely view!

Visited as part of the eat out scheme and while the food was ok I would have been returning it had I paid full price. I had the halloumi burger which was supposedly served on a ciabatta the brown bun was not . There was no humus on it as advertised. None of the meals were as described. Dispite being told we would have to wait 15-20 minutes we actually had to wait 40minutes.

No prior booking needed. Mostly outdoor seating facing the sea which was nice if a little cold (but having to walk next to an industrial carpark area to get there.) Food average, small portions, all disposable single use items ( fortunately biodegradable) for our poor world. Covid has alot to answer for.

First time at Billy Winter. Food really tasty and great value, venue fun and service, particularly the girl taking orders at the bar (sorry I didn't get her name) was excellent. Definitely recommend this venue for all age groups.

Stopped by today which was the last day of the EOTHO scheme. Had drinks and a Halloumi Burger. Was very nice and the service was good and quick even though they were busy. Only had to wait about 10 mins for the food to arrive. I'm not sure if I would have been happy if the meal had been full price though as the portion was fairly small and didn't come with chips, they had to be paid for separately. So, as part of the scheme then it was great value but at normal prices then probably not. Lovely location though, that can't be beaten.

Nice waterfront setting. Went early (5ish)on a windy day and there was no wait. Crab and Avocado salad was outstanding-super fresh. Pizza was solid not spectacular but save room for the KNICKERBOCKER GLORY - each ingredient was great and the combination superb. Super fast service. At least one decent local Real Ale - Dorset Pale Ale - on tap. Note their Car park is separate from the pay and display.

Don't be put off by the apparent lack of kerb appeal from the road, it belies the quality food and great views over Portland Harbour. This is a great stop off point for a bit of top notch "street food" whilst watching wind surfer acrobatics.-Enjoyed probably the best mackerel baps in Weymouth - perfectly cooked mackerel with a crispy crunchy coating, served in a sublime rustic ciabatta with finely sliced dill pickle and a token salad garnish on the side. Added sweet potato fries and home made slaw for a perfect mid walk munch, washed down with a refreshing cuppa.-Perfect stop off on a walk along the Rodwell Trail and across the causeway to Chesil Beach and Portland. Can't wait for the next visit.

We went on a Wednesday after walking across from Portland. It was very busy but we expected that so it was no surprise. We waited for an hour for food but we knew this was likely. The staff were running around trying to keep up with demand and doing a sterling job. It’s busy because it’s a popular place. Food is great and so is the view and it is not a fast food restaurant and doesn’t claim to be. I have never witnessed anything but patience and respect from the staff but have seen ample examples of ignorant, impatient and rude customers. Five stars for Billy Winters.

Over hour wait for food and shut Mon and Tues in peak holiday season terrible covid restrictions. Poor show

We have visited here on all our trips to Dorset The food is really tasty and service is good It is quite expensive It has great views and a great base for sup or kayaking Nice clean toilet Whippy Ice creams The bubble and squeak was lovely and so were the loaded fries

Nice venue, nice food, lovely views, slightly over priced for what it was but that's not a major gripe, my only gripe is the snotty skinny girl taking orders.Spent around £80 on a family meal there, made a life changing error of asking for a half a coke to be turned into a pint and was greeted with a tut, huff & a bit of an attitude like I just crapped in her shoe.Was the only thing that grated on me for the whole trip.Everything else was nice though & the rest of the staff were great.

Great restaurant offering a fresh twist on Mexican style food, polite, friendly and clean in a great setting up looking over the harbour

Lovely setting looking across the beach, nice place/ atmosphere but it really is expensive and the portions of food are small. I would visit again but just have a drink.

Great location and a lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly. COVID friendly. We had fish and chips which were very nice tho the fish I had was extremely small . Will definitely go back but I’ll try something else .

Good food and service. They are dealing with COVID very well. Great location. Fish and chips, mackerel bap, squid and chips and chimichanga all very good.

We sat outside in the windy sunshine, it was sheltered, pretty and funky all at the same time. We had delicious, fairly priced fresh food. Service was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and well organised. We enjoyed a beach stroll afterwards too. Perfect, chilled and happy.

Hidden secret, right on the beach with amazing views over the bay. Dog friendly and #plastic free, environmentally friendly. Great menu, and reasonable pricing. Shame that for me the bubble and squeak was far toooo peppery. Otherwise lovely.

Parked at ghd marina and walked the dog to Billy Winters, nice welcome, great coffee and cake, sat outside in the winter sunshine. Was just magic

I came here on the recommendation of a friend and boy was I impressed! The food is delicious, coffee is great (sooo much nicer than the chains!), staff are so friendly and attentive and the view is just gorgeous (I live in London so it’s nice to get out of the city every now and then!)! I will definitely be back - thanks again to the team for making my afternoon so lovely! :)

The decor is really nice and cosy especially with the weather this week! Service was really fast and friendly and the coffee was perfect. Fantastic views as well, nice place to spend a couple hours and good value for money too

Apon arriving the staff couldn’t have been more attentive! the food came after a very short wait and was outstanding!! Yes the menu is a little pricey but you get what you pay for and more!(don’t forget the view!) overall it was a beautiful afternoon enjoying simple yet flavourful food while watching the waves :)

I have used this place on a few of occasions. The view is stunning and the coffee and cake are good... but I have to say that I’m less impressed with the general food offering.Chimichanga was ok, but not exactly well filled and so not the best value and the beetroot burger was more of a soggy mint burger.Overall it’s not great value for money if you are eating in. Will stick to coffee and cake if I return.

Excited to have lunch at this funky place but what a disappointment! Beetroot burger texture was like microwaved hot mush ... lavished with too much mint sauce on a soggy bun. Reluctantly paid the bill which was definitely overpriced for what was served ... £4.50 for a milkshake! Couldn’t eat the burger it was really bad ..Place is good for a coffee and cake is about it

Start on a high - the decor and view are fab as was the chia tea. The staff I found to be rather unwelcoming and the food over priced. I will prob give a second try as I suspect (given other reviews) I cought them on a bad day but a bit of a friendlier approach would be appreciated.

Lovely place with amazing view. Had the squid burger, a little over cooked but tasty. The staff seemed a little less friendly than i expected for such a vibrant place.

A great little find. We went there for lunch, the food is excellent, great that you can take a dog in too, the views are amazing. The best Knickerbocker glory I've every had, worth sharing with someone as it's quite big.

Very nice. Always excellent. Usually very busy. But, be prepared to pay a little extra for top quality freshly prepared food, but given what you get it’s worth it. Top tip; order extras. Great location.

This is a lovely little place right by the beach with amazing views across to Portland and Weymouth. My husband and I had tea and red velvet cake which was delicious.

Visited here on 14th of September, was walking our dog along Chesil beach being responsible dog owners we picked up our dogs mess, as anybody knows there are no bins along the beach road!

The staff are so friendly and the place is located right by the water with kite surfers and wind surfers so close. Food fantasticly delicious and you can even have cocktails. Sit outside or inside. Love it.

Such bad value for food. Nearly £9 for a salmon bagel! Views lovely and coffee nice but can’t justify eating at this place again.

After living on portland for most of my life, I've never once been here, so today I decided to take a trip out.

Stopped here while on holiday in Portland and really loved the view. We sat outside in the sunshine with our dog and had drinks only this time. Very friendly staff and great views. The food looked amazing so we will definitely go back soon.

We've visited here a few times and it never disappoints. The cocktails are amazing, the view is beautiful and it's a really dog friendly place too.

All good food wise. All good service wise. All good view wise. All good atmosphere wise. Just a little on the steep price for me (I am tight). Chimichanga (I think) x2. side of coleslaw. Side of sweet potato fries. 1 cider 1 lager £35 thank you kindly. Def worth a visit though. I feel younger and cooler now I've visited here!

Visited Billy Winters 3 times during our stay nearby, whilst the prices aren't cheap they are worth it for the view and our food was very quicky delivered, and very tasty, each time. Plus, a great place for my 5 year old daughter to people and dog watch.

My wife, daughter and I stopped off here enroute back from Portland for a light dinner and cocktails. The positives- great location on the beach and my daughter enjoyed playing on the beach whist the adults had cocktails which were fine. That's really where the positives end. The food was terrible and we had to return two of the dishes as they were inedible. Firstly the squid in batter- chewy is an understatement. It was akin to eating rubber. Secondly the pulled beef bap which smelt off and tasted foul. Even the nachos were lackluster. It's a real shame and im sure the place could be great if the execution was better.

We drove down to Weymouth on Thursday 29th August and once we crossed onto Chesil Beach it was like driving into another world.

Fish and chips at lunch time overlooking the beach. What could be nicer? Well - hot fish and chips for a start. We had to return our tepid food and ask for a fresh meal. This was greasy and distinctly overpriced. We live nearby, had looked forward to coming here for a while. We won't come again

Ordered a latte and bacon bap, surprised by the price (£8.20), this was 10.30 in the morning there were about 6 people sitting outside. I waited 20 minutes for the bacon bap to arrive, it was disgusting, the bap was hard, no butter, and I don’t think the bacon had actually seen a grill, it was raw, the friends I was with insisted I took it back, when it arrived for the second time it was not much better, I ended up leaving most of it, didn’t even attempt the bun. So disappointed and angry with myself as I only live up the road, so the time I waited for the food to arrive I could have probably gone home and made one myself!

Mixed reviews but we were desperate to find somewhere on a Sunday evening because we hadn’t booked. It was great. To please 5 of us in one meal is a big ask, but we loved everything. Great big fat juicy mussels, fab chips, pizza was really good, avocado and bacon salad just right for my carb-free husband. Interesting drinks. Very reasonable prices compared to some of the other local places. Staff pleasant and quirky, fun atmosphere in a great location.

We’ve been meaning to visit for ages, having been told about the place by friends. Some of whom love it, some hate it. I think it’s one of those marmite like places.