UK's best beach restaurants and cafes

On a hot summer's day in Britain, few things can beat a visit to a beachside cafe, pub or restaurant. We've picked out some of the best, from the shores of Cornwall to Scotland's Isle of Skye.

Back with a new menu and spruced-up interior, this recently reopened seafront pub serves British classics and local seafood from its Crabshack Kitchen. Regular live entertainment and sprawling sea views make this a popular spot with locals. 0191 454 4861

Set in a pretty fishing village on the Llŷn Peninsula, this traditional beach pub has stunning views across the water to the Yr Eifl mountains. The pub can only be accessed on foot, so enjoy a stroll along the sandy beach before visiting Tŷ Coch and drinking in the view. tycoch.co.uk

In business since 1952, this lovely restaurant located next to Portland Bill Lighthouse serves local seafood, great chips and hearty Dorset cream teas. An ideal spot for birdwatching and coastal walks. lobsterpotrestaurantportland.co.uk

Set in an iconic building in the town of Portrush in County Antrim, The Arcadia was once a ballroom but is now used to host events and is home to a lovely coastal café. Soak up sea views with a slab of homemade cake and a pot of tea right next to the beach. The café also has a play area and paddling pool for children. arcadiaportrush.co.uk/cafe

Located on a beautiful Pembrokeshire beach, this quirky (and award-winning) solar-powered converted boat-come-shack serves fresh, locally caught seafood, such as sea bass, lobster and crab rolls, and homemade laverbread made from hand-picked seaweed. beachfood.co.uk

Overlooking the shoreline, this rustic 18th-century inn claims to be the oldest on Skye and serves seasonal local produce, including oysters from the island’s waters. stein-inn.co.uk

On the edge of the golden sands of Gyllyngvase Beach, this café is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with sea views. It serves a selection of local seafood and Cornish produce, and is a pleasant 15-minute walk from Falmouth town centre. gyllybeach.com

The café is famed for its superb seafood and fresh fish, but it also offers great coffee, homemade cakes, hearty breakfasts and freshly made sandwiches. During the summer months, you can buy local ice cream at the retro-style parlour. hivebeachcafe.co.uk

Choose from a variety of homemade cakes and light meals made from local produce at this cute stone café. It’s only a stone’s throw from the beach, but the café has a range of seating suitable for all weathers and, if a picnic in the sun hould take your fancy, a takeaway service is available. The café is reached via a stepped slope, but staff are on hand to help with access when needed. 01752 863280; nationaltrust.org.uk/wembury

Only a few steps from Stackpole Quay’s tiny harbour and 15 minutes’ walk from the magical beach of Barafundle, this tearoom is a magnet for walkers, divers, fishermen, and families spending the day on the beach, drawn to its great menu of local ingredients. 01646 661359; nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole