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North Wales Live
20-07-2025
- North Wales Live
The UK's top 10 beach bars where you can soak up the rays in style
It's been a sweltering summer so far and with the heat not showing any signs of letting up for long, so travel experts have got together to name the UK's top 10 beach bars. From coastal cocktail spots to laid-back hangouts, these seaside locations promise holiday vibes without the long-haul flight and to help holidaymakers find their ideal accommodation, Sykes Holiday Cottages has also shared standout properties near each bar in the ranking. James Shaw, from Sykes, said: 'With summer well underway, there is no better time to soak up the warm weather than by catching up with friends and family at one of our country's many beach bars. 'Our recent Staycation Index report revealed that nearly two-thirds of Brits are planning a staycation in 2025, so whether it's the coast, countryside or city, this season offers a wealth of chances to make lasting memories close to home.' Top 10 best beach bars in the UK: OHSO Social, Brighton The Beach Deck, Eastbourne Surfside, Polzeath Tavern on the Bay, Benllech The Pier Tavern, Great Yarmouth Revo Kitchen, Weston-super-Mare Jeromes & Pavilion, Bridlington The Watering Hole, Perranporth Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock Porthminster Beach Café, Carbis Bay OHSO Social, Brighton Nestled at the base of Brighton's Palace Pier, OHSO Social has a spacious terrace that opens straight onto the sand. It's the perfect pitstop for drinks and food while soaking up sea views and coastal vibes. Open daily and from 10am on weekends, it's great for early beachgoers and it's dog-friendly, meaning holidaymakers can bring their pooches for a day out. Guests looking to explore Brighton with their dog in tow can stay at Cliffe Cottage, a two-bedroom retreat nestled in the heart of Lewes, Sussex. Inside, travellers can discover a cosy living room, modern kitchen-diner, and peaceful rear garden. The Beach Deck, Eastbourne Perched right at the water's edge, The Beach Deck pairs its laid-back atmosphere with its wooden stools, palm-frond decor and floor-to-ceiling windows, making it the ultimate pit-stop in Eastbourne. From 9am till 4:30pm daily, the menu offers everything from hearty brunch bowls and fresh seafood wraps to light bites and gooey cakes. Sip on local ales, crisp ciders or a chilled glass of rosé as you watch the tide roll in before heading back to Portland Cottage, a two-bedroom getaway adjacent to Eastbourne's beaches. Here, visitors can expect a fully equipped kitchen, comfy furnishings and off-road parking. Surfside Nestled on Cornwall's stunning northern coastline, Surfside Polzeath opened in 2017 before expanding in 2022 with adding extra seating, a larger terrace and year-round opening hours. Home to one of the UK's largest rum selections, you'll find over 90 varieties behind the bar and kids and pets are welcome too, with a children's menu packed with bite-sized fish goujons, mini flatbreads and creamy ice-creams. Those looking to stay locally to Polzeath can try Seascape, which has space for up to 12 guests, as well as a utility, games room, and plunge pool. Tavern On The Bay, Benllech Perched on Traeth Benllech's shoreline, Tavern on the Bay boasts panoramic views of North Wales coast - from Llandudno 's Great Orme to the sandy bay right below. Rustic interiors and a spacious terrace make it the ideal spot for sunset cocktails, while floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views. Open until 9:30pm on weekdays, and 10:30pm at weekends, the menu features shareable nibbles, hearty mains and a standout cocktail list, plus craft beers and Welsh ciders. Regular live-music nights mean the party often carries on past dusk for those wanting to stay nearby, Steps Away in the Isle of Anglesey promises an open plan living space and private garden for up to four people. The Pier Tavern, Great Yarmouth Located steps from the golden sands of Great Yarmouth, The Pier Tavern doubles as both a laid-back beach bar by day and one of the town's top nightlife spots by night. Pull up a stool on the open terrace or head inside to neon-lit booths to find arcade classics, a pool table and DJ sets. Open until midnight on weekdays, the bar's drink list covers everything from crisp pilsners and local ciders to inventive cocktails and spritzers. Pop in for a pre-beach pint at 11am or stay on for late-night tipples before heading back to Sandpiper Court. This charming cottage features historic architecture, as well as a snug living room and patio, and is only a short walk to the coastline. Revo Kitchen, Weston-super-Mare One of the largest beach bars on this list, Revo Kitchen sprawls across the shore of Weston-Super-Mare's golden sands and is perfect for families, groups and anyone craving space to stretch out. Open from 9am until 10:30pm (11 pm on weekends), its vibrant, relaxed setting means you can drop in for a breakfast bap, seaside lunch or an evening cocktail with equal ease. Couples looking to stay nearby can visit Acorn, a charming lodge ideal for unwinding from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its wood fired hot tub, patio and off-road parking, it offers the perfect home away from home. Jerome's & Pavilion, Bridlington Set in a restored Victorian pavilion just steps from Hornsea's sandy beach, Jerome's & Pavilion pairs seaside café vibes with a laid-back bar atmosphere. Grab Britain's best-voted fish and chips inside or settle on the sun-soaked terrace with a pint of local ale or a classic G&T. Open from breakfast through evening, the menu includes flaky cod, hand-cut chips and hearty grills, and travellers looking to visit the area can stay in Waggoner's Cottage. A two-bedroom bungalow which has a private garden and open-plan living space, it's the ideal spot for families. The Watering Hole, Perranporth The UK's only bar built on sand, The Watering Hole has been a Perranporth favourite since 1978 and now houses its own surf school and year-round live music events, making it a perfect hub for holidaymakers. Open 9am to 10pm daily, with this extending to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, its seasonal menu features staples like the Catch of the Day, gourmet burgers and a hearty kids' menu, alongside refreshing cocktails, local ales and ciders. Holidaymakers can stay at 3 Spyrys Heyl, which overlooks the beach and has an outside shower for those wanting to get rid of sandy toes before relaxing in the open-plan living area. Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock Established in 1991 beside National Trust's Hive Beach on the Jurassic Coast, Hive Beach Café combines a restored beach pavilion with a spacious sea-view terrace and picnic benches on the sand. Dog-friendly and open year-round, it's the perfect pit-stop for takeaway coffees, hearty brunches and homemade cakes before or after a coastal wander. Travellers looking to visit can stay in Apple Tree Cottage, which is located only a short distance away from Hive Beach. With a private garden, two bedrooms and array of amenities, it's a relaxing spot for both families and couples alike. Porthminster Beach Café, Carbis Bay Tucked around the corner from St Ives in the picturesque village of Carbis Bay, Porthminster Beach Café serves Michelin-accredited seafood in a casual, dog-friendly setting. With ingredients fresh from its cliffside garden and local suppliers, it's the perfect spot for a light lunch after a dip in the sea or a sunset supper. Sea Glass, a modern two-bedroom apartment, can be found nearby and has a seaward facing terrace, as well as a communal garden for al fresco dining.
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
One of the UK's most popular seaside towns has California-like beach bar named one of the best in the country
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OHSO Social on Brighton's promenade has been named one of the best beach bars in the UK - and is said to feel like California. The seaside bar receives rave reviews from punters with one even calling it a 'slice of Ibiza' and another praising the party 'vibes'. 4 OHSO Social is one of the best beach bars in Brighton Credit: Alamy 4 Punters describe OHSO Social as having great beach 'vibes' Credit: Alamy OHSO Social sits right on Brighton Beach, just seconds away from the famous pier. The website states: "Taking it's vibe from the beach clubs of California, expect a laid-back vibe with exceptional hospitality, a sun-drenched soundtrack, and view of the sea off Brighton Beach." It's open seven days a week as a cafe during the day during the evenings, it turns into a beach-side party spot with live music and DJs. It has been described as the "best place to go in Brighton" by bar-goers. Another called it a "slice of Ibiza" with another saying it had "amazing food, amazing servers, amazing vibes!" Someone else wrote on Tripadvisor: "Lovely spot and drinks on the beach. Live music too makes it really nice on a sunny day!" OHSO Social was even named as one of the top beach bars in the country by Sykes Holiday Cottages. They put together a list of the top beach bars in the UK with OHSO landing the top spot. To enjoy the summer months, OHSO has a big, large outdoor terrace that leads straight onto Brighton Beach so it really will feel like you're abroad with a beer in hand. Speaking of, the bar has beer and cider on tap, 11 signature cocktails, sharing pitchers, plenty of spirits as well as soft drinks. 'Amazing' beach bar just an hour from Manchester that punters say is 'like being abroad' 4 OHSO Social is minutes away from Brighton Pier Credit: Alamy It's not just a drinks destination, OHSO serves food too. They've got the classic seaside favourite like fish and chips as well as scampi and mussels. There's also lots of sharers like the seafood basket as well as small plates, burgers, salads and if you've got room, dessert too. The bar is there for a drink after work, or with friends, but can be booked for parties and private events too. They're pro at organising special events from birthdays to weddings, office parties, product launches, or team away days. The website says that the bookable areas if from 8 to 500 guests. Here are the UK's best beach bars with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails. Plus a 'one of a kind' English beachfront pub in Brighton where punters drink in a cave. And this pretty 'seaside' town one hour from London has been named best half term day trip – with popular fish and chips & 800-year-old pub.
The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
One of the UK's most popular seaside towns has California-like beach bar named one of the best in the country
OHSO Social on Brighton's promenade has been named one of the best beach bars in the UK - and is said to feel like California. The seaside bar receives rave reviews from punters with one even calling it a 'slice of Ibiza' and another praising the party 'vibes'. 4 OHSO Social is one of the best beach bars in Brighton Credit: Alamy 4 Punters describe OHSO Social as having great beach 'vibes' Credit: Alamy OHSO Social sits right on Brighton Beach, just seconds away from the famous pier. The website states: "Taking it's vibe from the beach clubs of California, expect a laid-back vibe with exceptional hospitality, a sun-drenched soundtrack, and view of the sea off Brighton Beach." It's open seven days a week as a cafe during the day during the evenings, it turns into a beach-side party spot with live music and DJs. It has been described as the "best place to go in Brighton" by bar-goers. Read More on Beach Bars Another called it a "slice of Ibiza" with another saying it had "amazing food, amazing servers, amazing vibes!" Someone else wrote on OHSO Social was even named as one of the top beach bars in the country by They put together a list of the top beach bars in the UK with OHSO landing the top spot. Most read in Travel To enjoy the summer months, OHSO has a big, large outdoor terrace that leads straight onto Brighton Beach so it really will feel like you're abroad with a beer in hand. Speaking of, the bar has beer and cider on tap, 11 signature cocktails, sharing pitchers, plenty of spirits as well as soft drinks. 'Amazing' beach bar just an hour from Manchester that punters say is 'like being abroad' 4 OHSO Social is minutes away from Brighton Pier Credit: Alamy It's not just a drinks destination, OHSO serves food too. They've got the classic seaside favourite like fish and chips as well as scampi and mussels. There's also lots of sharers like the seafood basket as well as small plates, burgers, salads and if you've got room, dessert too. The bar is there for a drink after work, or with friends, but can be booked for parties and private events too. They're pro at organising special events from birthdays to weddings, office parties, product launches, or team away days. The website says that the bookable areas if from 8 to 500 guests. Here are the Plus a 'one of a kind' English beachfront pub in Brighton where punters drink in a cave. And this 4 OHSO Social makes punters feel like they're abroad Credit: Alamy
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
One of the UK's most popular seaside towns has California-like beach bar named one of the best in the country
OHSO Social on Brighton's promenade has been named one of the best beach bars in the UK - and is said to feel like California. The seaside bar receives rave reviews from punters with one even calling it a 'slice of Ibiza ' and another praising the party 'vibes'. 4 OHSO Social sits right on Brighton Beach, just seconds away from the famous pier. The website states: "Taking it's vibe from the beach clubs of California, expect a laid-back vibe with exceptional hospitality, a sun-drenched soundtrack, and view of the sea off Brighton Beach." It's open seven days a week as a cafe during the day during the evenings, it turns into a beach-side party spot with live music and DJs. It has been described as the "best place to go in Brighton" by bar-goers. Another called it a "slice of Ibiza" with another saying it had "amazing food, amazing servers, amazing vibes!" Someone else wrote on Tripadvisor: "Lovely spot and drinks on the beach. Live music too makes it really nice on a sunny day!" OHSO Social was even named as one of the top beach bars in the country by Sykes Holiday Cottages. They put together a list of the top beach bars in the UK with OHSO landing the top spot. To enjoy the summer months, OHSO has a big, large outdoor terrace that leads straight onto Brighton Beach so it really will feel like you're abroad with a beer in hand. Speaking of, the bar has beer and cider on tap, 11 signature cocktails, sharing pitchers, plenty of spirits as well as soft drinks. 'Amazing' beach bar just an hour from Manchester that punters say is 'like being abroad' 4 It's not just a drinks destination, OHSO serves food too. They've got the classic seaside favourite like fish and chips as well as scampi and mussels. There's also lots of sharers like the seafood basket as well as small plates, burgers, salads and if you've got room, dessert too. The bar is there for a drink after work, or with friends, but can be booked for parties and private events too. They're pro at organising special events from birthdays to weddings, office parties, product launches, or team away days. The website says that the bookable areas if from 8 to 500 guests. Here are the UK's best beach bars with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails. Plus a . And this pretty 'seaside' town one hour from London has been named best half term day trip – with popular fish and chips & 800-year-old pub. 4
Business Mayor
30-04-2025
- Business Mayor
The UK's best beach bars – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails
FROM pier boozers to rum shacks, signature cocktails to six-page wine lists – these 10 beach bars will be your go-to this summer. Sykes Holiday Cottages has handily put together a list of the best beach bars in the UK and they are all over the country from Brighton to Anglesey. 7 The top beach bar is OHSO Social in Brighton Credit: Alamy 7 The bar is right on the front of Brighton Beach Credit: Alamy At the very top of Sykes Holiday Cottages' list of '10 Best Beach Bars in the UK' is OHSO Social in Brighton. The bar is right next to Brighton's Palace Pier. It has a large outdoor terrace that leads straight onto Brighton Beach, and makes for a wonderful place to look over the sea. They have beer and cider on tap, 11 signature cocktails as well as soft drinks. It's open seven days a week and hosts the occasional live event too. Across the coastline is the next best beach bar, called The Beach Deck in Eastbourne. The Beach Deck is on the front of Eastbourne Beach, and for anyone with kids, it's next to Treasure Island Adventure Park. It's the perfect place to stop if you've tackled the 13 mile Seven Sisters Coast Path between Seaford and Eastbourne. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and in the winter months, have Sunday roasts too. You can also pop in for an ice cream – it's £2.50 per scoop and you get chocolate or strawberry sauce as well. As for drinks, they have a large selection of wine, Prosecco, spirits and mixers. UK beach named one of the top 100 in the world 7 You can sometimes see across the coast from Tavern on the Bay 7 Surfside offers 90 different types of rum Credit: Surfside Sykes Holiday Cottages has put Surfside in Polzeath at number three. Read More Manchester's £1-a-night tourist tax comes into force The bar that opened its doors in 2017 is on the northern coast of Cornwall. In 2022, the bar went through some upgrades including an extension so it can serve customers all year-round. Two years ago, Surfside was honoured in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards, which recognises businesses that consistently receive good reviews. For any rum fans, it's the place to be as it has 90 different variations. And the dining area stretches over three floors with panoramic views of the bay so you can see the sea from wherever you sit. Another favourite is Tavern on the Bay in Benllech, which is on the Isle of Anglesey. There are views across North Wales coast, and on a clear day you can see as far as Llandudno and the Great Orme. On Monday-Thursday and Sunday the bar is open until 9.30pm, on Friday and Saturday it's open until 10.30pm. There's plenty of time to try a cocktail and sit back while listening to the resident piano player. 7 The Pier Tavern is a popular boozer in Norfolk Credit: Alamy The fifth best beach bar is The Pier Tavern on Britannia Pier in Norfolk. It's right next to Great Yarmouth Beach, one of the most popular UK beaches. The Pier Tavern is a family friendly bar where you can have a quiet drink during the day. In the evening it gets a lot louder with karaoke and live DJ sets which takes place seven nights a week during the summer months. Also on the list is Revo Kitchen in Weston-super-Mare, which is home to a huge bar and regularly hosts a line-up of live entertainment, from jazz musicians to local indie bands. Read More Vive la différence: a long weekend in Strasbourg and Paris Number seven is Jeromes & Pavilion in Bridlington which is both a bar and cafe. You'll find it inside a restored Victorian building and the best part is the huge outdoor terrace that's perfect for the summer evenings. The Watering Hole in Perranporth came in eighth – and it claims to be the only bar in the UK that's officially built on a beach. It first opened in 1978 and has become one of the most popular beach bars in Cornwall. Don't forget Hive Beach Café in Burton Bradstock which is found on the Jurassic Coast. Sykes Holiday Cottages calls it 'one of the region's best-kept hidden gems'. For anyone exploring the coastal path, it's a great place to stop and relax with a pint. 7 The Watering Hole claims to be the only bar 'built on the beach' The last is Porthminster Beach Café which is found in Carbis Bay just outside of St Ives. This is a Michelin-accredited beach bar with most of the ingredients for food being sourced from its cliffside garden and the rest of the local area. It boasts a six page wine list and picks a favourite for each month. Here Are The Top 10 Beach Bars Here's the full list of the top beach bars from Sykes Holiday Cottages OHSO Social, Brighton The Beach Deck, Eastbourne Surfside, Polzeath Tavern on the Bay, Benllech The Pier Tavern, Great Yarmouth Revo Kitchen, Weston-super-Mare Jeromes & Pavilion, Bridlington The Watering Hole, Perranporth Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock Porthminster Beach Café, Carbis Bay
