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This traditional fishing village now forms part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast which stretches eastward as far as Weymouth in Dorset.
Even without your own transport Beer is an excellent base to explore the local area, as well as further afield into Dorset and Devon: on foot along the Coastal Path, by local bus and the Seaton Tram or by using the Coastal Express bus service. If you don't want to travel, then Beer has all the attractions and activities you require to enjoy a holiday by the sea.
The Village
The following amentities are provided in the village:
- Village Store - well stocked & open from 8.00 -8.00 during the summer
- Two Bakeries and pasty shops
- Two Newsagents, selling basic supplies, video & DVD rental
- Woozies Delicatessen - also providing fresh meat and vegetables, open everyday in the summer
- Two Tea shops
- Off licence, with video and DVD rental
- Beach Shop - fishing nets, buckets and spades etc
- Men's, Women's and youngster's clothes shops
- Jimmy Green Surf Shop and Chandlers
- Hairdresser
- Post Office
- Sailing Club
- 2 Churches, including the Norman Church of St. Michaels
- Art Galleries and Antique Shops
- Fish and Chip Shop, Take away Pizza
The Beach
The sheltered, pebble beach provides plenty of activities for the family:
- A sheltered sun-trap with deck-chairs for hire
- Sailing
- Rock pools at low tide ideal for crabbing etc
- Scuba Diving
- Mackeral fishing
- Pleasure boats for hire
- 3 beach cafes
 | Ducky's :
Famous for their all day
breakfast, local crab
sandwhiches, cream
teas and clotted cream
ice cream! |
 |  | | Fore Street | Captains Cabin, antique shop and tea house |
Restaurants and Pubs
There are plenty of restaurants and pubs in the village so everyone can have a holiday!
Restaurants:
- Steamers Restaurant - Modern British. Open for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
- The Lace Shop - Traditional British, fixed price, 3 course Sunday Lunch
- The Smugglers Haunt - Traditional British food, cream teas etc
- Gina's Italian, with and oriental twist
- Fish and Chip Shop
- Bay View Tea Shop, overlooking the beach
- New Indian Restaurant - More details to come!
Pubs:
All of the pubs have restaurants and you are advised to book in advance, particularly in the summer.
Beer
- The Barrel O'Beer - Tel:01297 20099. Real Ales, good wine list, small pub with generous home cooking using fresh local ingredient. Excellent desserts!!
- The Dolphin - Tel: 01297 20068. Free House, Cotleigh Ales. The new owners hope to re-open the skittle alley in the near future.
- The Anchor Inn - Tel: 01297 20386. Greene King IPA, Abbot and Ruddles County. Beer garden overlooking the beach, excellent local grilled fish.
Branscombe
- The Masons Arms - Tel: 01297 680300. Free House. Excellent beers and good wine list. Great bar food and restaurant. Booking adviseable.
- Fountain Head - Tel: 01297 680359. Own brew, real ales, traditional pub bar food.
Both pubs feature beer festivals throughout the summer so look out for the dates!
Local Attractions
Axmouth, Seaton and Branscombe are all withing 2 miles of Beer and provide a beautiful area for walkers and bird watching. Within easy reach of the village are the following attractions:
Beer
Seaton & Axmouth
- River Fishing: Axe Fly Fishing. Tel: 01935 824445
- Seaton Electric Tramway, Seaton. Tel: 01297 20375
- Axe Cliff Golf Club, Axmouth near Seaton. Tel: 01297 24371
- Axe Valley heritage Museum, Seaton. Tel: 01297 21278
- Sea Discovery Centre, Axmouth Harbour, Seaton. Tel: 01297 24774
- Indoor, heated swimming pool, Seaton
Branscombe
Colyton
- Course & Trout Fishing, Horriford Farm, Colyton. Tel: 01297 552316
Now explore the surroundings and check the location
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