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Welcome to Chesil Beach Café

Our secret hidden gem of a beach café is tucked away on the world famous Chesil coastline; a stones throw from Abbotsbury on the South West Coast Path. Taken over by Sally’s Fish Camp in May 2024, we offer a menu of seafood specials and traditional favourites with outdoor seating or to takeaway. All deliciously fresh, seasonal and sourced locally. From daily artisan pastries through to local Portland crab sandwiches! Party / Group bookings are available.

There is plenty of parking (currently £1ph) with an easy access boardwalk from the car park to the dog friendly beach, plus 24hr toilet facilities.

Keep an eye on our events calendar (tickets sell fast) and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Best fishes
Sally & the crew!

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The finest pebble barrier in Europe

Chesil Beach Café is one of the few accesses to the Chesil banks by foot, car and pony! The beach is dog friendly too, and is a haven for fisherman from far & wide. Because of its steeply shelved banks and strong under-tow, swimming is not recommended. Please also note, it is strictly forbidden to remove any pebbles from the beach.

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Chesil Beach Cafe Moules Mariniere
Chesil Beach Cafe Salmon Beach Bowl
Chesil Beach Cafe Fish of the day
Chesil Beach Cafe Breakfast Roasted Peaches Syrup Pancakes
Chesil Beach Cafe Homity Pie
Chesil Beach Cafe Abbotsbury Dressed Crab
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Events

Chesil Beach Cafe Chillout Sounds Sunday Music Dorset Chillout Sounds Sunday Every Sunday July and August
Join us for laid back daytime chillout sounds this Summer! Bloody Mary's, Sunday Newspapers, whilst eating delicious and fresh seafood by the beach. What's not to like?!
Gentle Beach Yoga Group Abbotsbury Dorset Gentle Beach Yoga & Brunch Sunday 17th August 8.30am

Ease into your Sunday with a slow and soulful morning by the sea…

8:30am – Arrival & Herbal Tea

Gather with a warm cup of herbal tea, soak up the sea air, and get ready for a mindful morning

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Ease into your Sunday with a slow and soulful morning by the sea… 8:30am – Arrival & Herbal Tea Gather with a warm cup of herbal tea, soak up the sea air, and get ready for a mindful morning together. 🌾 9:00am – Gentle Yoga & Mindfulness on the Beach A nourishing, inclusive practice with gentle stretches, mindful movement, and simple breathwork to ground and soothe. We’ll finish with a guided relaxation, letting the sound of the waves wash over you. 🍳 10:00am – Brunch at Sally’s Chesil Beach Café, Abbotsbury Tuck into a delicious brunch—fresh, local, and all included in the price! 🌸 £25 per person - email hello@chesilbeachcafe.co.uk for tickets. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, a blanket if you’d like, and an open heart. Let’s stretch, smile, and share a nourishing start to the day together. 🌊🧘‍♀️✨
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Mark Hix at Chesil Beach Cafe Abbotsbury Whats On Dorset August 2025 Meet and Eat with Mark Hix Sunday 17th August
Mark Hix will be joining us! Frequently lauded as one of Britain’s most eminent chefs and restaurateurs, as well as a food writer for The Telegraph (and more), I'm fortunate enough to of had the pleasure of working with Mark for a number of years n
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Mark Hix will be joining us! Frequently lauded as one of Britain’s most eminent chefs and restaurateurs, as well as a food writer for The Telegraph (and more), I'm fortunate enough to of had the pleasure of working with Mark for a number of years now. I'm excited to announce that he will be coming to Chesil Beach Café on the 17th August 4pm - 6pm, for a fun and interactive experience involving delicious finds from Mark's foraging, to combine with some crab cracking! 4pm - Arrival with a glass of wine Mark will talk about his life in food, how he met Sally and their working partnership over the years, foraging and, it goes without saying, a fishing tale or two. Mark will then explain about the wild edible foods he has freshly foraged locally for you that morning. Whilst educating you also on the delights that can be found growing beneath your feet. Sally and Mark will then show you how to 'crab crack' which can be a lot of fun! Watching this duo always ends up in laughter (you can imagine!). Combing both Mark's foraged fayre and the fresh crab... et voilà... your taste buds are in for a real treat! Sit, relax, eat and enjoy whilst taking in the sea air and sharing in the good times! Tickets are £45pp - please email hello@chesilbeachcafe.co.uk by Tuesday 12th August. You can view Mark's website here.
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The Hooked Live Music Dorset The Hooked Friday 22nd August
Join us for an evening with 'The Hooked' - a band from Dorset bringing the Golden Age of Rock and Roll into the 21st Century! As a 4-piece made up of piano, drums, bass and guitar, these guys blend 50s boogie blues with the raw power of 70s rock. The
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Join us for an evening with 'The Hooked' - a band from Dorset bringing the Golden Age of Rock and Roll into the 21st Century! As a 4-piece made up of piano, drums, bass and guitar, these guys blend 50s boogie blues with the raw power of 70s rock. Their unique sound resonates across generations. Oh yeah the stones on Chesil will be jumping! The Hooked will be playing from 6pm until 10.30pm and our licensed bar will be in full swing! Tickets: £10pp in advance, £12.50pp on the day. For tickets, please email hello@chesilbeachcafe.co.uk. This event is going to popular so don't hang about! *Please note this event is weather dependant, so keep an eye on our socials and your email inbox. Where we are unable to postpone the event to another date, full refunds will be issued.*
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Francesa Yogini Beach Yoga Teacher Group Dorset Gentle Beach Yoga & Brunch Sunday 31st August 8.30am

Ease into your Sunday with a slow and soulful morning by the sea…

8:30am – Arrival & Herbal Tea

Gather with a warm cup of herbal tea, soak up the sea air, and get ready for a mindful morning

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Ease into your Sunday with a slow and soulful morning by the sea… 8:30am – Arrival & Herbal Tea Gather with a warm cup of herbal tea, soak up the sea air, and get ready for a mindful morning together. 🌾 9:00am – Gentle Yoga & Mindfulness on the Beach A nourishing, inclusive practice with gentle stretches, mindful movement, and simple breathwork to ground and soothe. We’ll finish with a guided relaxation, letting the sound of the waves wash over you. 🍳 10:00am – Brunch at Sally’s Chesil Beach Café, Abbotsbury Tuck into a delicious brunch—fresh, local, and all included in the price! 🌸 £25 per person - email hello@chesilbeachcafe.co.uk for tickets Please bring a yoga mat or towel, a blanket if you’d like, and an open heart. Let’s stretch, smile, and share a nourishing start to the day together. 🌊🧘‍♀️✨
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Dorset Mutineers Sea Shanty A Night of Sea Shanty Saturday 18th October
We absolutely cannot wait for the Dorset Mutineers to entertain us all with their sea shanty songs! A evening of fun, singing and great food. Jack Sparrow will also be in attendance too! This is a ticketed event to include a two course meal. So save
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We absolutely cannot wait for the Dorset Mutineers to entertain us all with their sea shanty songs! A evening of fun, singing and great food. Jack Sparrow will also be in attendance too! This is a ticketed event to include a two course meal. So save the date!
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Join the team at Chesil Beach Café! We’re a friendly, welcoming seaside café looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us deliver great food and service with a smile.

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Chesil Beach Cafe Abbotsbury Dorset Welcome to Chesil Beach Cafe

Tucked away on the world-famous Chesil coastline, just a stone’s throw from Abbotsbury, our charming beach café is a true hidden gem.