A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Beach views with a lively soundtrack
A beachside bar and restaurant with seafood, craft beer, pizza, rooftop drinks and live music.
For a livelier pause by the sea, The Cove brings food, beer and music to the edge of Hope Cove. Its different levels let the visit take a few forms: settle downstairs for a meal, look for an upstairs seat with views across Mouthwell Sands, or drop in for a drink after time on the beach. The current menus cover restaurant dishes, bar and rooftop pizza and tapas, breakfast and takeaway, so check which service suits the visit you have in mind. Craft beers and local drinks are part of the appeal, while the events programme can turn a quiet coastal afternoon into an evening out. It is a particularly useful find when the group wants different things from the same stop: a proper plate of food, a sea view or somewhere with a little energy.
The lovely little details
- Beachside restaurant and bar.
- Separate restaurant and rooftop menus.
- Live music and events.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Find a sea-facing seat
Look upstairs for the beach view, then choose from the relevant bar or rooftop menu.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
In Outer Hope, beside Mouthwell Sands. Use the official map for the approach through Hope Cove.
Before you set off
Check the current menus and events online, or call 01548 561376 for table enquiries.
Opening
The venue advertises daily opening from 10am until late; kitchen services may differ.
Check the detailsChoose your menu
Restaurant, bar/rooftop, breakfast and takeaway menus are published separately.
Check the detailsEvents
Check the live-music and ticketed-event programme before planning a quiet meal.
Check the detailsSea-view seats
Upstairs seating overlooks Mouthwell Sands; availability depends on the day.
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.
- The Cove · official menus and events ↗
- Condé Nast Traveller · beach-bar setting ↗
- The Cove · official beachfront video ↗
- The Cove · official October specials post ↗
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