Cocktail Masterclass

A New Chapter for The Club House

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After a brief two-month closure at the start of 2025, we have made a few changes going foward. While The Club House has long been celebrated as a two-AA Rosette-winning establishment known for its sophisticated dining experience, we're evolving to create something even more special. Our commitment to exceptional quality and class remains unwavering, but we're now embracing a more relaxed dining environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether you're joining us for a full seafood feast, stopping by for cocktails, or simply enjoying a glass of wine while watching the sunset over Chesil Beach, our doors are open to all.

 

Head chef  Will Hickton is passionate about using the freshest local produce, which is evident when glancing through his ever-changing seasonal menus. Throughout breakfast, lunch and dinner service, seafood is always the star of the show – ably supported by an equally vibrant range of meat, vegetarian and sweet dishes. Add our regular themed evenings and incredibly popular Sunday roasts to the mix, and you have the makings of a truly delightful Dorset dining experience.

The front of house operation is led by our dedicated team, who share a passion for delivering exceptional service and an unforgettable drinks experience. Our carefully-curated wine list and creative cocktail collection feature bottles and flavours unique to the South West – a distinction that earned the restaurant a place in the final of the ‘Best Bar List’ category at the 2024 Trencherman’s Awards.

Built in 1932, this historic building itself will delight and impress with its simplistic tastes – combining comfortable elegance with an art deco, nautical feel. Watch the sunset while sipping a cocktail in the sunroom, take a seat in the pavilion for dinner and look over beautiful Chesil Beach, or find a lawn chair to enjoy a glass of wine on a long summer evening.  

Outside the main restaurant lies the garden pavilion, an extension of the Club House. It is designed for dining and celebrations, while providing one of the best views on the site. The walls roll away in the summer to let the fresh sea breeze in, before being rolled down during the cooler seasons to create a cosy coastal escape.

Wander down the path from the pavilion to enjoy the Club garden – dotted with Jurassic plants and succulents throughout the entire year. During the summer the lawn comes to life, with large tables and lawn chairs for guests to relax and enjoy a glass of wine and alfresco dining in the sunshine. 

Away from the restaurant on the edge of the garden are the beach houses – bespoke, private dining rooms with warm wood interiors. They provide a more personal and intimate dining location for those extra special experiences. As well as being decorated with natural textures and rustic coastal pieces, the beach houses also have their very own vintage telephones with direct lines to the front of house for those cocktail refills!

The relationships we've made with local suppliers are extremely important to us. They add that something special to our menu – the fact that the produce has been supplied by someone local, be that a farmer or a fisherman, enables us to maintain the high levels of quality we expect to deliver to our customers, while keeping our carbon footprint to a minimum.