The Cliff House — Eat, Drink, Sleep

Drink

The bar, the terrace, the view

Local gins, beers on tap, a wine list worth lingering over and cocktails as the sun goes down.

The Cliff House Flip Flop gin with two garnished glasses Oursdistilled in Lymington

The bar

Your favourite tipple, and the best view in the UK

We may be biased, but nothing beats taking time out to gaze at the sea with a drink in hand. A large G&T on a summer's evening, a coffee with friends, a couple of pints in the bar all year round — friendly dogs, children and grown-ups are all welcome.

Start with our own Flip Flop gin, distilled in Lymington with Hampshire plums and served with blackberries and Mediterranean tonic. Then there's a gin list from the Isle of Wight to Dorset, a cracking wine list, cocktails the team mix properly, and on tap:

  • Madrí
  • Pravha
  • Peroni
  • Asahi
  • Aspall cyder
  • Guinness
  • Crop Circle ale
  • Guinness 0% & Estrella 0%

The drinks listCelebration? Call 01425 619333

The lists

Drinks & the bar menu

A taste of what's behind the bar — the full wine, gin and cocktail lists are waiting for you there.

Order food and drinks at the bar — just take note of your table number. Sarnies 12 – 5.30pm.

Snacks & sharers

  • Soup of the dayvCsilla's potato bread
    £8.50
  • Chicken & pancetta croquettesgfchive mayo
    £9
  • Classic breaded whitebaithomemade tartare
    £8
  • Fried halloumi bitesvpomegranate molasses
    £6.50
  • Tempura prawnsgfsweet chilli sauce
    £13
  • Artisan breadspmarinated olives, hummus, oil & balsamic
    £8.50
  • Cajun dirty frieschicken, bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo
    £16.50
  • Fishy boardtempura prawns, prawn cocktail, fish goujons, smoked salmon, seaweed hummus, artisan breads
    £25
  • Cliff House boardchicken & pancetta croquettes, pork belly bites, cured meats, brie, garlic flatbread, artisan breads, pink peppercorn butter, dill pickled vegetables
    £30
  • Nachosgfpguacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheddar, jalapeño
    £18.50

Flatbreads

All on a flatbread base with fresh tomato sauce. Plant-based base available.

  • The farmer'nduja sausage, roasted red peppers, hot honey
    £14.50
  • The fishermanprawn, parmesan, Caesar dressing
    £14.50
  • The classicvmozzarella, heirloom tomatoes
    £12.50

Mains

  • Beer battered fishgfchunky chips, crushed peas & tartare sauce
    £19.50
  • Cliff top beef burgerspiced tomato chutney, gem lettuce, tomato, pretzel bun, skinny fries, slaw
    £18
  • Bourbon glazed chicken burgerstreaky bacon, pretzel bun, gem lettuce, tomato, guacamole, skinny fries, slaw
    £19
  • Onion bhaji burgervppretzel bun, mango chutney, mint yoghurt, gem lettuce, tomato, slaw, skinny fries
    £17.50

Sarnies

12 – 5.30pm, on ciabatta with slaw & salad

  • Fish fingerptartare sauce, gem lettuce
    £10
  • Prawn cocktailmarie rose sauce, gem lettuce
    £9.50
  • Mature cheddarvspiced chutney & tomato
    £8
  • Butcher's sausagescaramelised onion
    £10

Something sweet

  • Belgian wafflespvanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
    £8
  • Marshfield ice cream scoopgf
    £2.50

(gf) gluten free · (gfo) gluten-free option · (v) vegetarian · (ve) vegan · (p) plant-based option. Please tell the team about any allergies or intolerances — not every dish lists every ingredient, and all food is prepared in one kitchen. Download as PDF

Sunday Sessions

Live music every Sunday at 5pm

In the bar when it's blowing, out on the terrace when it isn't. No tickets, no booking — just turn up, order at the bar and settle in for the sunset.

The full line-up

1Nov

Sunday 1 November, 3 – 6pm · Sunday Session

Perfect Day

Free

8Nov

Sunday 8 November, 5pm · Sunday Session

Jus' Jammin

Free

15Nov

Sunday 15 November, 5pm · Sunday Session

Scott Haynes

Free

22Nov

Sunday 22 November, 5pm · Sunday Session

Perfect Day

Free

29Nov

Sunday 29 November, 5pm · Sunday Session

Millie Claxton

Free

6Dec

Sunday 6 December, 5pm · Sunday Session

Ryan Butterworth

Free

Sunset over the bay from the terrace

Open every day, 11.30am to 11pm

See you on the terrace

No booking needed for drinks — just find a seat, order at the bar and take note of your table number. Marine Drive West, Barton on Sea, BH25 7QL.

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