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Dark Bear Cocktails
Thursday 2nd April 2026
4:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 3rd April 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 4th April 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 9th April 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 10th April 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 11th April 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 4th June 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 11th June 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 18th June 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 25th June 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 2nd July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 9th July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 16th July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 23rd July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 24th July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 25th July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 30th July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 31st July 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 1st August 20264:28pm - 8:28pmThursday 6th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 7th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 8th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 13th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 14th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 15th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 20th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 21st August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 22nd August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 27th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 28th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday 29th August 20264:00pm - 8:00pmThursday 3rd September 20264:00pm - 8:00pmFriday 4th September 202611:00am - 3:00pmSaturday 5th September 20264:00pm - 8:00pm Elevate your summer evenings with award-winning mixology at Martin's Bar!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Lloyd Brown, the mastermind behind Bridport’s renowned Dark Bear, is taking over our Garden Bar for an exclusive 2026 summer residency.
Forget your standard pub drinks, this is premium, expertly crafted mixology brought straight to Highlands End. Whether you are a fan of timeless classics or looking to try one of Lloyd’s signature seasonal creations, our Garden Bar is the ultimate spot to unwind. It is the perfect excuse to catch up with friends, soak in the evening sun and kick off your weekend in style after a day exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Lloyd will be shaking up something spectacular on the following dates:
Easter Holidays: Thursday, Friday and Saturday (April 2nd – 4th & 9th – 11th)
June: Every Thursday (June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)
Early July: Every Thursday (July 2nd, 9th, 16th)
Summer Takeover: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 23rd through to September 5th.
Join Us in the Garden Bar
There is no need to book a specific table to enjoy the cocktail bar—simply head down to Martin’s Bar, find a spot in the garden, and let the Dark Bear team work their magic.
Make a full evening of it:
Dine with us: Pair your cocktails with a delicious meal from our main restaurant menu.
Play: Challenge your friends to a game of Pool, AR Darts or our brand-new Shuffleboard table!
Relax: Take in the coastal breeze in our beautiful garden setting.