The Beach Hut Seafood Kitchen & Bar

The Beach Hut Seafood Kitchen & Bar is a seasonal daytime café, beach bar and restaurant on the rugged shore of Forelands Beach in Bembridge. The setting is central to the experience, with outdoor seating facing the water and a relaxed atmosphere shaped by the sound of the waves, passing boats, changing tides and coastal wildlife.

Seafood is the main focus, with platters, sharing plates, salad bowls and light bites designed for informal eating beside the beach. The kitchen also serves pizzas, while a small selection of chicken, bacon and vegetarian choices provides alternatives for diners who are less keen on fish. Gluten-free bread is available, and the menu is built around fresh, flavour-led food rather than fried dishes.

Produce is sourced from suppliers on the Isle of Wight and across the South Coast, including Hampshire, Dorset and Devon. Local ales and island-distilled gin feature alongside wines and cocktails, giving the drinks list a coastal, easy-going character. The food and drink are suited to relaxed daytime meals, sharing occasions and slow visits that make the most of the shoreline setting.

The Beach Hut is entirely outdoors, so the experience changes with the weather. Blankets are available during cooler periods, while a fleece and sun protection can be useful additions for a longer stay. The open-air layout suits seafood lunches, drinks by the water and casual gatherings, with the beach providing the backdrop rather than a formal dining room.

Alongside the café, the venue offers seafood platter deliveries during the colder months and catering for parties, schools and events. Its travelling caravan can also cater at outside occasions. At the beach site, the emphasis remains on fresh local produce, seafood-led sharing food, drinks and an unhurried coastal setting in Bembridge.