A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Coffee on the old lifeboat slipway
A family-run café in South Sands’ old lifeboat house, with beach tables, simple lunches and seasonal pizza evenings.
Bo’s has one of those settings that supplies most of the day’s entertainment for you. The café occupies the old lifeboat house at South Sands, where the slipway runs towards the water and the tables invite you to watch the beach unfold. The Sherring family opened the business in 2001, giving a building with a much longer maritime history another useful life. Start with breakfast, return for sandwiches or a salad, and keep an eye on the announced pizza evenings if you would like to stay later. Nearby watersports and the seasonal South Sands ferry can make this part of a bigger outing, provided their schedules and conditions suit your plans. It is particularly appealing when you want the sea close at hand without making lunch a formal occasion. The café’s season normally ends in early November, so autumn visits need a last-minute opening check.
The lovely little details
- Inside South Sands’ former lifeboat house.
- Breakfast, lunch, cakes and ice cream.
- Seasonal: normally late March to early November.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
A table by the slipway
Take your drink outside when the weather allows and watch South Sands from beside the old lifeboat house.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Find the old lifeboat house directly at South Sands. The seasonal ferry and watersports operators are nearby; check their own operating dates and weather conditions separately.
Before you set off
For pizza evenings, pre-order by calling 01548 843451 or visiting the boathouse. Check which evenings are running for your date.
Seasonal opening
The venue publishes a late-March to early-November season. Weather can affect opening.
Check the detailsPizza nights
Pizza is served on selected evenings, with different high- and low-season schedules. Pre-ordering is recommended.
Check the detailsEarlier food
Breakfast finishes before lunch service; check the current menu if planning a late breakfast.
Check the detailsDietary needs
The café advertises alternatives for dietary requirements and allergies. Speak to the team about the specific dish.
Check the detailsMaritime history
The old lifeboat station dates to 1870. Look for the history displayed inside.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
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