Sands by the Sea
  • Sands by the Sea
  • Sands by the sea Southend
  • Sands by the sea Southend
  • Sands by the sea Southend
  • Sands by the sea Southend
  • Sands by the sea Southend
  • Sands by the sea Southend
  • Sands by the sea Southend

About

Introducing Heritage Fish and Chips – The new look and taste of the nation’s favourite dish!

Enjoy a fresh coffee, a tasty light bite or delicious meal  on Southend Seafront, with unparalleled views overlooking the Thames Estuary

We specialise in providing wholesome, tasty food in a pleasant environment with friendly staff for affordable prices.

Our family friendly restaurant specialises in simple, traditional great value cuisine served with a smile, in fabulous surroundings with stunning views.

It’s a great setting for a much needed break from shopping, a casual business meeting, working lunch or just a drink with your mates.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality
  • Venue approved for civil marriage
  • Wedding receptions

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3 of 5 stars
    • Service
      3.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      3 of 5 stars
    • Food
      3 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      61
    • Very Good
      17
    • Average
      25
    • Poor
      28
    • Terrible
      61

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      Map & Directions

      Road Directions

      Access by Car:

      From the M25 you can take either Junction 29 (A127) or Junction 30 (A13) and just follow the signs until you get to the beach! Southend has plenty of car parking facilities the nearest car park is Justpark which is a 3 minute walk.  

      Public Transport Directions

      Access by Train:

      Both Southend Central (C2C) and Southend Victoria are within easy walking distance from Sealife Adventure. Southend Central is operated by the C2C line and is a 15 minute walk from the station through the Hight street. If you’re travelling with Abellio Greater Anglia then you will arrive at Southend Victoria and is a 20-25 minute walk via the high street.  

      Sands by the Sea

      Type:Fish & Chips

      Western Esplanade, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, Essex, SS1 1EE

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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      Opening Times

      Season (1 Jan 2023 - 24 Dec 2023)*

      * Sands by the Sea will be taking walk-ins daily from 12pm, weather dependent. Closing times vary throughout the year.

      Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

      What's Nearby

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      4. The Ultimate Indoor Play Centre

        Welcome to Adventure Inside, Southend’s No.1 Family…

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      1. Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts,…

        0.13 miles away
      2. Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's…

        0.14 miles away
      3. An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its…

        0.17 miles away
      4. A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes)  Its also…

        0.2 miles away
      5. A busy beach, close to many amenities including disabled facilities, and disabled access…

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        0.73 miles away
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