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Nothing quite beats a meal eaten overlooking a beach, especially if the seafood and fish on the menu is sourced from the sea directly in front of you

Whether it’s on a day trip or during a staycation, nothing quite beats a meal with a sea view and the UK has a number of must-visit beachside restaurants

Southwold is a quintessentially British seaside town, where on sandy beaches crab sandwiches are enjoyed and fish and chips closely guarded from swooping seagulls. A walk along the beach hut-lined promenade is a fitting way to take in the sweeping Suffolk coast. Up and down it, by the shore or tucked away inland, there are plenty of places to stop and dine well. Local writer Tessa Allingham knows the score.

From steamed bao buns in The Lanes to fish and chips eaten on the beach, Matt Gillan of Heritage picks his favourite places to eat in Brighton

The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, swallows up Devon towns and rivers, Dorset coves and crab-filled bays. Along it, visitors will avail themselves of the finest seafood in traditional shacks and explore some of the south coast’s most forward-thinking restaurants. Here, Stuart Walton picks out several hotspots from the Guide, as well as a few local spots perfect for a post-beach bite.