The Beach

Sea Rd, Littlehampton BN162NA
$$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Sea Rd, Littlehampton BN162NA
  • Cross Street: The Beach
  • Cuisine: English | Hamburger | Pizza | Seafood |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Staff: Talya Swann | Supervisor
  • Phone: NA
  • Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Lounge / Bar,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

Photos

The Beach - The Beach Shack

Events & Special Hours

Normal Operation
Dec. 1, 2023 All Day 7:00 - 18:30
Christmas Party
Dec. 2, 2023 Event 18:00 - 22:00
Normal Operation
Dec. 2, 2023 Lunch 7:00 - 17:00
Christmas Party
Dec. 8, 2023 Event 18:00 - 23:00
Normal Operation
Dec. 8, 2023 Lunch 7:00 - 17:00
Christmas Party
Dec. 9, 2023 Event 18:00 - 23:00
Normal hours
Dec. 9, 2023 All Day 7:00 - 17:00
Christmas Quiz / Bingo
Dec. 14, 2023 Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
Normal Operation
Dec. 14, 2023 Lunch 7:00 - 17:00
Christmas Party
Dec. 15, 2023 Event 18:00 - 23:00

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Autumn hours 7:00 - 18:00
Valid between: Oct. 30, 2023 - March 18, 2024
Normal Operation 7:00 - 21:00
Valid between: March 1, 2024 - March 18, 2029
Tuesday
Autumn hours 7:00 - 18:00
Valid between: Oct. 31, 2023 - March 19, 2024
Normal Operation 7:00 - 21:00
Valid between: March 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2099
Wednesday
autumn hours 7:00 - 18:00
Valid between: Nov. 5, 2023 - March 28, 2024
Thursday
Meal reservations 7:00 - 21:00
Friday
Meal reservations 7:00 - 21:00
Saturday
Meal reservations 7:00 - 21:00
Sunday
Meal reservations 7:00 - 21:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.59 out of 5 stars based on 292 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2023
Dawn C.
Lovely lunch, great atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 0/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 07, 2023
Flo C.
Great friendly staff, food came quickly and was fun to try out the fab new winter menu!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 26, 2023
Tim J.
Love this lace - the setting, the ambience, the staff and the great choice of excellent breakfasts

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2023
Michael V.
Lovely lunch overlooking the sea, food and drinks were great and really good value.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2023
Simon M.
Booked online. Very easy. Very good window seats and table. Lovely, friendly and attentive staff. Superb food. A great lunch out. Many thanks.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2023
Deb A.
Great atmosphere, lovely food, friendly service and being dog friendly (which they really are) is a big plus for us - will definitely be going again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2023
Angie G.
Great venue, service and cheerful staff. Always enjoy the food and atmosphere which is why we go back regularly.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 15, 2023
Jean H.
The staff are smiley, professional, friendly, helpful, nothing was too much trouble and the food was fab. Extra sunshine was also provided to make our special lunch the best! Thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2023
Paul T.
My first visit and my wife’s 3 Rd , had a great lunch on my birthday

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2023
Amanda S.
We were so lucky with the weather. This place is a gem, you could be anywhere in the world on a good day. Food good, staff very pleasant. All good and recommended

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2023
Keith H.
Enjoyed a Saturday morning brunch with friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2023
Gloria S.
Fab time at the Beach bingo night. Lovely food, friendliest staff and bing was great fun

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 10, 2023
Christine D.
Love coming to The Beach. A bit expensive, but makes up for the setting...i feel like i am on holiday coming here. Love it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 5/10
Aug 09, 2023
Christopher W.
The fish and chips were a disappointment. In fact the fish were actually large fish fingers, quite oily. The menu was relatively limited in terms of choice. Nowhere near as good as expected. Service friendly as usual. Lovely sea view.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2023
Stephen S.
We took some friends out for the day making The Beach the central feature - they were absolutely delighted.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2023
Jackie E.
First time there. Went for the quiz. Great evening and booked in for next one whilst there

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 29, 2023
Paula B.
Shame about the weather!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 04, 2023
Nichola L.
Enjoyed another visit . Lovely food and drinks . Service outstanding .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 16, 2023
thomas c.
would just like to say ,,, love this place ,, staff ,, brilliant ,,, food , value ,, place ,, vibe ,, all brilliant

Overall: 9/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 18, 2023
JULES M.
Lovely visit as always as we are regulars there but felt this time and the last time we went the food seemed overcooked and there’s no dressing on the plates with fish and chips (ie a little salad with it or leaves - nothing at all no lemon with the fish it’s these little touches that make the presentation nice ) and the wraps too just - plain looking food - sadly all was over fried over cooked - Ie fish / prawns and calamari too - feeling tbh like they are getting too busy now for the smaller touches \care that were there in the beginning - which is a shame - the food Is not as nicely presented or cooked as good as it was - such a shame as we love it there but food is not as nice as it was when it first opened and over the last few months it’s been a little disappointing- we were a table of 5 this time for my sons birthday so 5 meals & drinks so was a bit of a shame but staff lovely as always and we still had a good time but need to be honest about the food Thankyou

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 29, 2023
Nicholas S.
A good cheese and wine tasting evening with informative , helpful and friendly staff. My wife is disabled and the lift was not working correctly so that needs fixing pretty quickly. That aside everyone was cheerful and helped the evening go successfully.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 28, 2023
Jonathan D.
Great food and stunning location

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Jun 21, 2023
Liz A.
Great location. Food was good but more tapas/sharing plates would have been welcome.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 16, 2023
Angela D.
All very good, no complaints at all

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 05, 2023
Jemima S.
Organised a birthday party here at quite short notice. The team really tried to make it work and it was a terrific evening.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 27, 2023
Nick W.
Good atmosphere, friendly staff and great fish and chips!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2023
Nigel Robert W.
Reservation did not go through. Got there and no table had been reserved. Luckily there was just one 2 place table left

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 0/10
Oct 02, 2023
Rebecca M.
Service was excellent we had a very helpful and kind waitress called Ellie. Food was ok, nothing special which was a little disappointing. Live band were fantastic! Line dancing was lots of fun, shame it was only short though, as we came more to do some fun dancing so would have been nice to learn more dance moves. Overall a good atmosphere and would come back again if those little things improved.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 19, 2023
MARK S.
Enjoyable, friendly, relaxed place to meet friends,and eat. Limited menu is not under-priced. This is the first time that I have had to pay a booking deposit - having eaten in every continent at all levels - but it is probably a ''sign of the times'!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 13, 2023
Roger W.
No puddings available! Ordered 2 puddings, but were told afterwards that they had run out of Apple pie and that they couldn't get to the ice cream machine. Disappointing end to a pleasant evening. Food quality was good, albeit a bit on the expensive side for portion size....e.g. very small amount of chips with burgers. Staff were good and attentive and beer from Bedlam Brewery was also good!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2023
Debra H.
Loved the whole experience apart from the windy weather which did put a bit of a dampner on things Would definitely do it again

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 03, 2023
Fiona W.
Great location, food was lovely and our waitress was fabulous. Will return.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
May 29, 2023
Sam G.
They forgot to take the table booking deposit of the final bill. But after speaking with them they offered to take it off our breakfast the next morning. Chips portions were small with a main meal. Generally though this is a great place and location.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
May 18, 2023
Richard L.
Entertained some Japanese clients they enjoyed it besides being jet-lagged. Food was casual and pretty good. Staff were good. It’s what it is a beach bar for the water sports people. Would visit again

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 5/10
May 17, 2023
Colette F.
Food was very slow to arrive - we were a table of 3 & didn’t receive our food together. Two of the 3 meals were initially returned because of issues. My meal (prawn beach bowl) was disappointing (gritty lettuce, tempura batter not cooked) and not worth £13.95.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 1/10
Nov 28, 2023
Gina B.
I reserved a table for two for lunchtime on Sunday and when we arrived was shown to small table for two with stools. However the large table next to us had. 7 or 8 people round it which meant that I couldn’t sit on my stool. We asked to be moved and the young girl showed us to the little table for two by the wall at the other end of the cafe when booths were free. Our server came over, checked we were eating and said we could have a booth. She was very attentive at first but we would have liked further drinks and dessert but weren’t offered any. Great place to come for a drink and a snack but not for a lunch date. Especially after paying reservation deposit.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2023
Lisa C.
Great evening. Only downside was spending a long time waiting to order drinks

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 5/10
Aug 29, 2023
Sarah G.
The service was not consistent. A server came up to take our plates when we were not all finished. Even had to ask her to come back as she continued to stand there. The other server had no idea about when cocktails were served. The food was okay but not great variety and a little pricey for what it was.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2023
Sarah D.
Delicious food but we'd booked to see the band. Unfortunately we were too far away to hear properly - sound was very distorted.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
May 22, 2023
Alice F.
A busy place but the young staff were cheerful. Wonderful views. Our food didn’t come out all together which was a shame. The “side” of coleslaw is served in a minuscule paper dish, like the ones McDonald’s sometimes serve ketchup in! So you get about a teaspoon! We did point this out as our food was served and we were told it’s something new they are doing. I think they need to review it! We were offered more but we had all finished by the time we told this. Nachos were great - double portion was very fresh and tasty.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
May 03, 2023
Paul M.
Visited open mic night which has a great atmosphere- best seats are away from the singers which we had booked so a little disappointing but a good night !