On a balmy summer’s day, few things can beat a lazy lunchtime spent beside the sea. Just ask the G7 leaders, who enjoyed a leisurely barbecue on the beach during their Cornish escapades. Stand-out seafood, unspoilt views across the waves and that care-free atmosphere particular to British seaside escapes await those clued up on the best beach eateries. From Cornish cliffsides to Scottish shores, here’s a pick of the best cafes, shacks and restaurants along the 30,000-odd kilometres of British coastline.
The Hut, Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight
If the past is a foreign country, then a summer trip to the nostalgia-soaked Isle of Wight might pass as a far-flung holiday adventure this year. After a meander through its idyllic Englishness – all country roads, tea rooms and seaside Victorian architecture – take a seat between the candy-coloured beach cabins of Colwell Bay at The Hut. Delivering beach-club vibes without the Med flight, the decking of this coastal spot buzzes with the Island’s yacht crowd come summer.
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