The View

3.8
(720 reviews)
Life Guard Tower 1QY Winthorpe Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1QY
+44 1754 764235Official website
Accepts Credit Cards
Bar
Breakfast
British
Brunch
Cafe
Cash Only
Dinner
Drinks
Free Wifi
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Gluten free options
Highchairs Available
Lunch
Mastercard
Mid-range
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Quick Bites
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Takeout
Television
Vegan options
Vegetarian friendly
Visa
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Restaurant

About

The View Cafe Bar, located on the seafront in Winthorpe, Skegness, offers a charming mix of classic British fare, street‑style snacks, and a legendary cake fridge that draws locals and tourists alike. Guests can enjoy the relaxed seaside setting with panoramic views of the North Sea while sampling everything from Fish and Chips to a bustling main menu featuring BBQ melts and butcher’s pies. Seasonal highlights include the festive Grinch’s Afternoon Tea and a Christmas menu with hot drinks, dumplings, and traditional B&B breakfast items. The venue’s warm, inviting ambiance is enhanced by a well‑maintained drinks list that includes specialty coffees, fresh milkshakes, and a fully stocked bar for cocktails and draught beers.

Highlights

  • Classic Afternoon Tea
  • Luxury Afternoon Tea
  • Grinch's Afternoon Tea

Must-See Areas

Seafront View
Cake Fridge
Grinch Teacup Set

Good to Know

Good for

Families
Foodies
Seafront Lovers

Pros & Cons

What visitors love

  • Cozy Seafront Ambience
  • Wide Variety of Menu Options

Things to consider

  • Limited Seating for Online Bookings
  • No Same‑Day Booking Online

At a glance

  • Verified listing
  • Typical visit: about 1 hour

Tickets & pricing

Classic Afternoon Tea

£19.95

Luxury Afternoon Tea

£24.95

Grinch's Afternoon Tea

£34.95

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