Ground Up - Café at Theatre Porto

10/10/2026

Looking for a superstar supervisor to help us with the day to day running of our cafe!

More details in post.

09/10/2026

Great job Evie 🤩

06/10/2026

There’s loads happening at Theatre Porto this autumn - FREE Family Hangouts, Young Writers, Sunday Takeovers, half-term activities, Family Film Club, theatre, creative sessions, Open Mic and, before we know it, Moonsmile at Christmas...

03/10/2026

New hours for October!

Starting 5th October, we'll be open:

Mon: 10:00am-2pm
Tues–Fri: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Sat: 9am – 4pm
Sun: closed

Pop in for a coffee, a catch-up, or to have a nose at our updated food menu. We can't wait to see you. 💚

30/09/2026

☕️☕️☕️

30/09/2026

Teachers, school staff, PTA members, governors and parents across Ellesmere Port, Chester and the wider Cheshire area, this one’s for you.

Today is the LAST DAY to book Early-Bird tickets for MOONSMILE at Theatre Porto this Christmas. From 4–23 December, Goofus Theatre bring their beautiful, playful world to Ellesmere Port for a magical Christmas adventure told through puppetry, masks, music and movement.

Created for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups, Moonsmile is a brilliant opportunity to introduce young audiences to live theatre this Christmas. If you work with children and families, or youre involved with your local school, PTA or parent network, we’d really appreciate you sharing this with your community.

Early-Bird tickets end at midnight TONIGHT, Wednesday 30th September.

Please share and help us spread the word across our local schools and families and if you'd like to book directly please email our [email protected]

29/09/2026

New menu items coming soon!

☕ Delicious food, great coffee and a warm welcome at Ground Up!

📍 Find us inside Theatre Porto in Whitby Park, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY.

Here’s a little look at some of the tasty things on the menu today! 😋 Pop in for a bite to eat, catch up with a friend or enjoy a coffee after a wander around the park. Everyone is welcome. 💚

Every visit helps young people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent young people gain valuable work experience, develop skills and build confidence.

More than coffee. A place to belong.


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24/09/2026

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16/09/2026

Sprinkles, smiles and a well-poured latte ☕

There's something about a slice of homemade school cake and a good cup of coffee that just makes the day better. Whether you're popping in for a quick catch-up, seeing a show or celebrating after completing park run we've got the treats to match.

Come say hi - we'd love to see you! 💚

11/09/2026

Starting from Monday - we’ll now be open Tuesday- Saturday.

Back open on Mondays in October!

Thanks for your understanding 💚

Heads up, lovely customers of Ground Up Cafe at Theatre Porto 💚

We’ll be closed on Mondays for the rest of September while we sort out some staff shortages behind the scenes. We’d rather take a short pause than compromise on the warm, unhurried experience you come here for.

We’ll be back to our usual hours on Tuesday and normal Monday service resumes in October.

Thanks for bearing with us - see you Tuesday–Saturday ☕️