WITH temperatures hitting 38C across the UK this week, you’ll want to know about the top spots to soak up the sun with a refreshing tipple.
So why not head to a pub right by the beach with a beer garden looking out at the sea? We’ve rounded up 15 of the best.
Fortune of War, Brighton
Found in the popular seaside city of Brighton is the Fortune of War with a large outdoor terrace right on the beach promenade.
The boozer often has late night entertainment including live music events and it’s easy to get to as well – it’s also only 12 minutes from Brighton Train Station.
Founder’s Arms, London
Thought a London pub couldn’t be on a beach? You’re wrong. The Founder’s Arms, between the Tate and Blackfriars Station, sat on the Thames has its own small beach.
While technically not a beachfront, if you catch the tide at the right time, a smallsliverr of golden sand appears next to the pub.
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The Old Neptune, Whitstable
Punters who have visited The Old Neptune in Whitstable often note how it feels like you are abroad thanks to its sprawling pub garden looking out to sea.
What makes this spot even better? It often hosts events, including live music sessions.
Zetland Arms, Kingsdown
Also in Kent you’ll find the Zetland Arms, which sits on Kingsdown Beach.
Visitors can sit in the garden with their feet in the shingle and on a clear day might even be lucky enough to see the White Cliffs of Dover or even France.
The Bluff Inn, Cornwall
Run by Haven and found in one of their holiday parks, you can visit the Wetherspoons pub, The Bluff Inn, which overlooks Bluff Beach.
The pub garden has views across the sea and is just a short walk from the sand itself.
The Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate
You can’t really go wrong with a Spoons pub, and when it has a rooftop right next to the beach, what are you waiting for?
The Sun’s Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey has visited and said: “The Royal Victoria Pavilion, now a Grade-II listed building, was originally a concert hall and was said to have been inspired by the Little Theatre in Versailles.”
Brewers Fayre Inn on the Quay, Devon
Slap- bang in the middle of two beaches, The Inn on The Quay is a great family-friendly pub right next to the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark.
If you want a pub with plenty to do, then this is definitely the spot – one of the beaches is dog-friendly too in case you have your furry friend with you.
Velvet Coaster, Blackpool
Another Spoons spot is the Velvet Coaster in Blackpool, with just a road between it and the beach and is even often named one of the most beautiful Spoons in the country.
In addition to the beach, you will also find Blackpool’s South Pier next door and Pleasure Beach just a short walk away.
Port William, Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall
Sitting right above Trebarwith Beach in Cornwall, you’ll find Port William.
The site is home to a restaurant and hotel as well as the pub, but it is the perfect place to sit with a pint overlooking the beach.
The Gloucester, Weymouth
With Weymouth Beach just across the road, there could not be a more ideal spot for a pint after a sunbathing session on the sand.
Outside, you will find a large outdoor patio and garden area, right on the Esplanade.
Bridport Arms, Bridport
With sand surrounding the pub, Bridport Arms is a great spot to enjoy a tipple before or after heading to the beach.
The garden overlooks the harbour and beach and dogs are allowed too.
The Anchor Inn, Seatown
Found in the hamlet of Seatown in Dorset, The Anchor Inn has accumulated many awards over the past years including in 2021 for the Best Destination Pub in Dorset & Somerset.
Head down to the beaches for some fossil hunting too, as the area is known for being on the Jurassic Coastline.
Ty Coch Inn, Wales
Over in Wales, you could head to the Tŷ Coch Inn in the village of Porthdinllaen.
Boasting views across the Irish Sea, the watering hole has the beach on its doorstep.
The Coble Inn, Newbiggin-by-the-sea
The Coble Inn sits right by the sea with views of the stretching coast and the entire pub is dog-friendly (you might even spot the resident dog).
As for outside, you can grab a tipple and sit on a terrace which overlooks the harbour and beach.
The Ship Inn, Elie and Earlsferry, Scotland
Around an hour from Edinburgh, you can head to one of Scotland‘s most famous seaside pubs.
The Ship Inn overlooks Elie Bay and is also known for hosting cricket matches right on the sand when the tide is out.
The next match takes place on July 5.