Beach Hut


After a beach walk or a quick surf at Watergate, this cafe is where everyone tends to head for a coffee, cake or something more filling. With its wood-lined interior and big picture windows, it's a lovely spot, and the blackboards are filled with easygoing dishes such as burgers, meze, mussels, pad Thai and seafood curry.

It's underneath Fifteen Restaurant, but is owned by the Watergate Bay Hotel. Parking can be tricky in summer.


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