The Sovereign Light Cafe sung about by Keane (originally from Battle). The cafe is named after the Royal Sovereign Light lighthouse – formerly a light ship – visible a few miles off the coast.
The kiosk is a useful stop if you get peckish between the Sovereign Light and the De La Warr Pavilion. It also sells reasonable priced imitation Crocs.
The Pavilion is isolated from the sea front by perpetual building work, but it has great sea views beyond the scaffolding and security fencing.
The updated Collonade will contain a restaurant or cafe when it’s finished.
The Old Bathing Station is a great place to stop for a coffee as the sun sets. It’s open late during the summer.
The Cafe on the Beach is an extended walk from Bexhill – over Galley Hill and down the other side.
Lance Woodman 