Worthing Pier review: Winning tip
Since the early 1990s, the art deco pavilion on the southern end of the beach has been the focal point for the entire community. Worthing Pier The building was once a shady nightclub. It reopened after Covid and is now owned by a south coast restaurant business PerchThe restored building is now as beautiful as it was in the 1930s. Like eating on an ocean liner. The menu is great, offering all the usual seaside cafe fare, as well as good service. I spent years working on arts, culture and regeneration projects to bring Worthing into the 21st century while respecting what makes the town special – it feels like this is everything we aimed for.
Dan Thompson
Anglesey, Anglesey – Window onto the Irish Sea
The Church Bay Inn Facebook), at Porth Swtan, Anglesey (Ynys Môn), commands stunning views over the Irish Sea. The large windows make it a great place to enjoy a drink in bad weather, but the view is spectacular when the sun is shining. There are many terraces, nooks, and a garden for kids with a boat and a hobbithole. The bar is community-owned and has a simple, laid-back vibe. It only offers a limited selection of beer and bar snacks. It’s worth the walk along the coast to get there, or you can stay in the village to enjoy the beautiful unspoiled beach and beautiful walking trails nearby.
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Northumberland Fish Shack Amble
We stumbled upon the quaint village of еааааааааа after battling the North Sea, which was crashing against the walls of the harbour and the wind that blew us in all directions. The Fish Shack Amble in Northumberland, harbour front. It was a delight to eat the whole bream with lemon potatoes and capers. And the mussels, served in a spicy stock, warmed us to perfection. One of my favorite seaside discoveries.
Sophie Newbound
Pembrokeshire has a wonderful Welsh café
We walked the streets Wales Coast Path The route from Trewyddel up to Poppit is a scenic drive that takes you along cliffs, high above the coves of seals. Pen CemaesThe highest point in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is 175 metres. Through a farmyard down a steep lane, and then on to Poppit Sands and the wonderful Crwst cafe. I had a cheese ciabatta with caramelised onions, and great Crwst coffee. My friend ate a gigantic iced-bun. Roedd pawb yn siarad Cymraeg – everyone spoke Welsh.
Catrin
North Tyneside offers sea views and decent coffee
The name speaks for itself: The View. The panoramic sea views are what drew me to this cafe/restaurant on Tynemouth’s Longsands beaches. If I can’t get a table at the window, I settle in a dining booth that resembles a beach-hut, or go to its beautiful sea-view terrace. There are good coffees, cakes and brunch options, as well as heartier meals like humongous portions of fish & chips. They’re licensed too, just in case some vino with a view floats your boat …
Eleanor Marriott
Co Derry is a place where surfers and professors mix.
Portstewart Strand, in County Derry, has long been a popular destination for walkers and swimmers. It has also become a restaurant. Harry’s Shack It is only four steps from the beach to get to your table. On windy days its wooden dining room gives uninterrupted views of Donegal, the Atlantic and its beach. It’s a very democratic space; you’ll see everyone from professors to surfer dudes but maybe avoid it when The Open hits town (at Royal Portrush) – it’s bound to be overrun by golf bores! It’s casual dining, where quality ingredients take the lead and you leave feeling great.
Tom
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Norfolk, Homemade grub at a gorgeous beach
The track to Old Hunstanton Beach, Norfolk, is unmade. Old Town Beach Cafe. The outside is decorated with ice cream signs, footballs made of plastic and fishing nets. It’s an incredibly bright and lively beach hut, complete with food. The “normal” menus are gluten-free, vegan and include sweet potato patties, poached egg, avocado, and spinach (my favorite), bubble and squeak superfood breakfast, curries and great sandwiches. All homemade. You can eat while enjoying the view of the beach. Just perfect.
Wendy Dickinson
Oysters at the Somerset coast path
Porlock Bay Oysters The best restaurants in the country serve them, but you can enjoy them fresh shucked outside in a sunny courtyard. company’s tiny kitchen It’s pure heaven. Porlock Weir makes a great starting or ending point for walking (including a portion of the South West Coast Path), or swimming. You can also hire a kayak or paddleboard to explore the coast. Dressed oysters are £3.50 and come with a dozen different hot or cold dressings from Exmoor cider jelly and apple to crab butter with pickled samphire. There are also specials on mussels, fish and chips and vegetarian options. The restaurant is fully licensed, so you can have a glass of local ale or a classic glass bubbles.
Julia
Firth of Forth Brunch, East Lothian
Drift This cliff-top restaurant offers good food with stunning views of the Firth of Forth. The restaurant is located between North Berwick, a busy seaside resort town, and Tantallon Castle. It can be a destination for shopper or an accident stopover. The dining space is made up of several shipping containers, with their sea-view sides being entirely glass. The outside area has picnic tables, and wooden rowing boat seats that were repurposed by cutting them in half and turning them upside-down. Freshly prepared dishes include an all-day brunch menu (a highlight is the spinach tortilla with smoked salmon and lemon creme fraiche, £10.50) or the lunch menu (starting from smoked haddock chowder at £8). You can go there, but you might want to reserve a seat.
Beve
The friendliest cafe in Lancashire
The Shore Cafe (on Facebook(on Morecambe Bay) is the friendliest café I have ever visited. When I entered the cafe during a heavy rain and windy day, a chorus of “Good Mornings” welcomed me and invited me to share a seat with two women. The younger woman told me she would bring her companion who had Alzheimer’s to the café every week as she liked the social interaction. The regulars all knew each other’s names and introduced themselves immediately. I had several other conversations during my visit, and was encouraged to return soon. The cafe is popular with both tourists and locals. It serves good bacon buns, but also creates a relaxed atmosphere.
Sue
