A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Seafood beside the shingle
A village inn beside Beesands beach, with locally landed seafood, a welcoming bar and rooms upstairs.
Beesands gives The Cricket Inn a setting that is as much part of lunch as the food. The village sits beside a long shingle shore, with fishing still woven into everyday life. Inside, the inn’s seafood cooking keeps that connection close: local suppliers and fishermen provide the catches behind the changing specials, and the seafood pancake has a long history on the menu. Plan a coastal wander around a booked lunch, or make it a quiet evening destination as daylight fades across Start Bay. The atmosphere is that of a proper village inn, with a bar as well as restaurant tables, and seven bedrooms if the afternoon turns into a longer escape. Dogs can join in designated dining areas, making it a useful address for a walk followed by something more substantial than a snack.
The lovely little details
- Seafood-focused village inn.
- Beside Beesands’ shingle beach.
- Seven bed-and-breakfast rooms.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Look at the seafood specials
Ask about the daily catch or the long-running seafood pancake.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
On the seafront at Beesands. The venue confirms parking directly outside and step-free entry from the road.
Before you set off
Book a table online, specifying a dog-friendly table when needed. Groups of five or more require a deposit; ten or more need a preorder.
Check bookings & availabilityDogs
Dogs are welcome in the bar and part of the restaurant. Book the appropriate table.
Check the detailsFood service
Lunch noon–2.30pm Monday–Saturday, to 3pm Sunday; dinner daily 6–8.30pm.
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 Cricket Inn · current opening and rooms ↗
- The Cricket Inn · local seafood, dogs and access ↗
- The Cricket Inn · menus and meal booking ↗
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