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Dining Experiences

1868 Café

Espresso & Gelato Bar

Located just off the beach path, 1868 Café is a welcoming new espresso and gelato bar designed for all-day enjoyment. Named for the year that the original Ocean House hotel opened, the café honors the property’s rich history while offering a fresh gathering place for hotel guests a day visitors alike.

The newly refinished space features beadboard finishes painted in the same signature yellow as the iconic hotel, creating a bright, coastal atmosphere that feels both timeless and inviting. Guests can stop in for expertly crafted espresso drinks made with beans from boutique coffee roaster Coperaco, as well as enjoy morning pastries and grab-and-go panini, and satisfy a sweet craving with house-made gelato and nostalgic old-fashioned candy.

Whether picking up a coffee before a beach walk, enjoying a leisurely afternoon treat, or ending a perfect summer night with gelato, 1868 Café offers a memorable experience that the entire family will enjoy.

Below Deck Hours

Daily

8am – 9pm

Also Available in Below Deck:

Children's Birthday Parties in Below Deck!

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at Ocean House and create memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Enjoy a private party experience in our exclusive screening room, which features three tiers of plush theater seating.

This luxury screening room and event space can be reserved for up to 20 friends and family members to gather with plenty of freshly popped popcorn, watch a favorite film from the Ocean House film library, and celebrate the birthday girl or boy with cake, ice cream, and other special treats!

Please contact our Catering team to start planning, including crafting custom menus, theme options, and more.

Availability & Reservations

Parties for up to 20 children and adults are available daily, in three-hour increments:

  • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To start planning your private event and to book, please email [email protected] for details and pricing.

Rhode Island’s Ocean House was the only New England hotel named twice in the USA Today list of Best Hotels in America, ranking among the ‘Best Destination Resorts’ and ‘Best Waterfront Hotels in America.

Boston Globe