Portland: Starbucks drive-through to open on September 27

As previously reported, Starbucks were keeping tight-lipped ahead of the opening of the new drive-through on Hamm Beach Road, Portland.

Now, it has been revealed that the store will open on Friday, September 27 from 6am.

The site is located next to Portland Harbour and close to the sailing academy, opposite Lidl.

A sign has been put outside the site saying that it will open on Friday, September 27 at 6am (Image: Alfie Lumb)Upon visiting the site, the Echo saw workers inside putting the finishing touches to the building, whilst adding a banner to the fences on the outside of the site, which reveals the opening date. Cycle paths have also been installed on the site with a functional dropped kerb. 

Cycle paths have also been installed on the site with a functional dropped kerb (Image: Alfie Lumb)

As reported by the Echo, the company has already been interviewing for positions at the site, which will be a sit-in venue and a drive-through.

There have been concerns over the site about extra litter, traffic and the impact that the building would have on Portland’s landscape.

These included the design of the building not reflecting the unique waterfront setting and the expanse of 76 car parking spaces.

Natural England also said it was worried about the litter likely to be generated by the drive-through and asked for proposals to deter people walking from the site to the Hamm Beach.

Starbucks have been approached for comment.