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About
Introducing Sands by the Sea — the fresh new look and taste of the nation’s favourite dish!
Located on Southend Seafront, Sands by the Sea offers more than just delicious, wholesome food — enjoy fresh coffee, light bites, or hearty meals with stunning views over the Thames Estuary.
Our family-friendly restaurant is perfect for simple, traditional, great-value cuisine served with a smile in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re taking a break from shopping, having a casual business meeting, enjoying a working lunch, or catching up with friends over drinks, Sands by the Sea is the ideal spot.
Looking for the perfect venue for your special occasion? Sands by the Sea is an excellent choice for wedding receptions, baby showers, and other private celebrations, providing beautiful surroundings and attentive service to make your event unforgettable.
We also regularly host popular events such as jazz nights every Thursday and festive Christmas parties on selected dates in December, along with our famous afternoon teas, find out more on our website!
Plus, Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure annual pass holders enjoy 20% off all food and drink!
Book Tickets
Facilities
Other
- Children's menu
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Catering
- Vegetarian
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.
