Eat, Rest, Play.
Beer, Devon.

Things To Do…

Person holding a small, fossilized ammonite shell between their thumb and index finger, with a blurry background of rocks and gravel.

Fossil Hunting

Beachside
Fossil Hunting on the famous Jurassic Coast where Mary Anning 1799-1847), discovered the first complete ichthyosaur to be found in England. Head across to Lyme Regis and explore the fossil ridden beach that heads towards Charmouth.

A scenic beach with boats, cliffs, and a small cove with umbrellas and lounge chairs.

Relax Beachside

Beachfront
The Beer Beach is protected by towering cliffs each side and provide a haven for beachgoers and fishermen alike, with small cafes set up along the front, head on down and watch the waves splash against the rocks in Winter or soak up some sunny rays in the warmer months.

Scenic view of the Jurassic coastline with green hills, a sandy beach, and blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

South West Coastal Path

Coastal
If you fancy an adventure, Beer is located perfectly on the south west coastal path, with some epic coastal routes available. Either head towards Branscombe where you’ll find some amazing Jurassic cliff faces, you may even spot a peregrine falcon which thrive along this ridgeline. Or head towards Seaton, with elevated chalk cliff views you’ll pass Beer Head and once you hit Seaton there is an option bus route back to Beer.

Three fishing boats pulled up on a pebbled beach, with the ocean and overcast sky in the background.

Deep-Sea Fishing

Coastal
Beer is a historically a fishing village and there are still plenty of fisherman that practice this trade within the village. There’s plenty of opportunity to book onto fishing trips, if you head down to the beach you’ll find all contact details of all of the available boats during each season.

A person wearing a yellow hat and backpack walking towards a tunnel entrance in a lush, green forest with hanging vines and dense foliage.

Beer Quarry Caves

Quarry Lane
An incredibly unique experience, the Beer Quarry Caves are a vast man-made complex of underground caverns, offers you a look back into Beer’s mining past. With towering pillars of Beer Stone and arched ceilings you’ll explore each nook and cranny on their fully guided tours.

Aerial view of a coastal town with a sandy beach, harbor filled with boats, and hillside residential area.

Explore Lyme Regis

A Short 22min Drive
A short drive down the coastal you’ll find the bustling town of Lyme Regis, famous for it’s Jurassic Heritage, links to Jane Austen via The Cobb and internationally recognised as one of the best spots for fossil hunting! Interested? Check out our Eat, Rest, Play page for Lyme Regis.

Eating & Drinking in Beer

The Smugglers Kitchen

Fore Street
The Smugglers Kitchen is a wonderful independent restaurant offering exceptional food & drink, it’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a unique experience. They also offer a take-out option, although with a menu to suit all tastes and an interior to make you relax - we highly recommend sitting in!

Osbourne’s Cork & Cocktails

Fore Street
Offering the finest cocktails in Beer complete with a tapas and charcuterie menu - Osbourne’s is the place to relax with a light bite or enjoy a few drinks. Known for its great atmosphere, it even has it’s own Beer village gin!

Steamers

New Cut
Located in the heart of Beer, Steamers is a stylish spot with a menu centred around serving the finest produce from the region - ensuring you have the freshest and best that Devon has to offer. The seafood options are highly recommended as the fish is caught locally in Beer, Axmouth, Lyme Regis or Branscombe. Be sure to check their website as they often do delicious special events such as Tapas.

Outside view of the Barrel & Beer pub, a white two-story building with black trim, a small porch with a sign, and people sitting outside.

Barrel of Beer

Fore Street
Fancy a pint of beer, at the Barrel of Beer, in Beer?

A traditional atmosphere, the Barrel of Beer is a cosy, family-run pub with a great range of real ales, they often show live sports and offer a pool table in the snug.

The Dolphin

Fore Street
The Dolphin is a large historic coaching Inn in the centre of Beer, perfect for dropping by for a drink, with a fab selection of locally brewed Badger beers on draught. Boasting a newly renovated interior but also a fab patio for summer drinks. Friendly atmosphere alongside a great menu for lunch, dinner or a classic Sunday roast - tuck away amongst the sailing themed interior or sink into a leather armchair and enjoy some tasty treats.

A stone building with a sign that reads 'The Town Mill', with people walking nearby, a small bridge over a creek in the foreground, and greenery around.

Popping over to Lyme Regis

A Short Drive Away

If you fancy a large selection of wonderful bars, cafes, restaurants and takeaways pop on over to our Eat, Rest, Play, Lyme Regis page to discover a whole host of exciting recommendations.