Eight UK pubs where the beer garden is right on the beach for a pint in the hot weather

The Sun

13-06-2025

IT'S JUNE and what is better than enjoying the sunnier and warm weather than heading to the pub?
Well, heading to a pub on the beach of course.
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Here are some of the top pubs across the UK, where you can sip a pint with your toes in the sand.
Founder's Arms, London
The Founder's Arms is located between the Tate and Blackfriar's station on the River Thames.
Whilst strictly not actually a beachfront, the pub has a unique perk - one of the only 'beaches' in London.
If you catch the tide at the right time, below the Founder's Arms a golden sand beach appears.
Despite not wanting to take a dip in the water (it is the Thames after all), it is nice to get the chance to see sand and feel like you aren't in the city for a moment.
The pub is also not too badly priced for central London with a medium glass of white wine costing around £7.
The Old Neptune, Whitstable
Locals know this spot as The Neppy - a beachside pub in Whitstable.
Visitors who head to the pub often describe it as feeling like you are abroad, especially when the sun is shining and you sit in the beer garden looking out to sea.
The Victorian inn also has period decor inside - for when the weather isn't as nice.
In addition, The Neppy boasts traditional pub grub and live music events.
It is believed the pub used to be a boatyard workshop, but was washed away by storms before turning into the Old Neptune beer house in 1853.
The pub didn't have much luck this time round either, as storms once again completely destroyed it.
In 1897, it was then rebuilt with timber reclaimed from the original building.
The pub's website states: "The building has warped and twisted over the years owing to its old wooden foundations, however the timber structure seems to accommodate this movement as can be seen in the window frames, the sloping floor and the counter top."
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The Anchor Inn, Seatown
In the tiny hamlet of Seatown in Dorset, you will find an award winning pub right on the beach.
The Anchor Inn sits on the beach and over the years has won several awards, including in 2021 for the Best Destination Pub in Dorset & Somerset.
The venue is run by an independent brewery called Palmers, which is also located just up the road and is one of the oldest in the UK.
The hamlet itself is a popular spot for fossil hunting as it lies on the historic and impressive Jurassic Coastline.
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The Tempest Inn, Brighton
The Tempest Inn in Brighton isn't your usual beachside pub.
Instead, this pub allows visitors to drink in a cave.
The inn is located right on the seafront with a sea-facing terrace complete with wooden tables and fairy lights.
But one of the pubs biggest draws is it's lantern-lit cave.
On the ground floor, the pub has several individual cave areas.
Each is small, has low lighting and offers a secluded space that can be booked in advance.
In addition to it's quirky caves, the pub hosts live music throughout the year including DJ sets on most Saturdays.
The Tempest Inn is also only an eight-minute walk from Brighton Pier, which is one of the city's top attractions.
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Wetherspoons, Ramsgate
When The Sun's deputy travel editor, Kara Godfrey visited Britain's biggest Wetherspoons in Ramsgate, she was in awe of the buildings elaborate interiors.
She said: "The Royal Victoria Pavilion, now a Grade-II listed building, was originally a concert hall and assembly room when built in 1903.
"It was said to have been inspired by the Little Theatre in Versailles."
Wetherspoons opened the venue as a pub in 2017 after a £4.5million renovation.
"It is right on the beach so if the rain eases up at all, it makes a great spot to walk up and down after a big lunch.
"Living down the road in Folkestone, I'll always stop in at the pub when I've over in Ramsgate - especially when its one of the few places you can get a glass of wine for under a fiver these days," added Kara.
The pub sits on the sand and also overlooks the harbour, which is great to see come rain or shine.
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Zetland Arms, Kingsdown
Over in Kent, the Zetland Arms opened back in 1863.
The venue sits on the shingle beach of Kingsdown Beach, meaning visitors can enjoy a drink with a view and their feet in the pebbles.
The pub even has beers made by Sheperd Neame, the oldest in the country.
On a clear day, the views of the sea are stunning and even stretch as far as the White Cliffs of Dover.
Sometimes, on the clearest of days, visitors are lucky enough to see France.
Ty Coch Inn, Wales
The Tŷ Coch Inn can be found in the village of Porthdinllaen in Wales and boasts views across the Irish Sea.
Right on the doorstep is a sandy beach, the perfect play to perch with a pint or glass of wine.
Access to the pub is via foot, but worth it when you get there.
This traditional tavern serves up real ale and pub food, which can all be enjoyed whilst admiring the nautical decor.
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