Westbeach bar and restaurant overlooks the spectacular golden sand beach at Woolacombe; the terrace, with its chunky handcrafted furniture and beanbags, is an ideal place to watch the surf, inside, the contemporary interior offers wonderful views, comfy sofas and modern art.

The seafood restaurant has an interesting and varied menu focusing on fresh seafood and fine local organic ingredients, the large selection of specials changes daily.

Menus could include starters like langoustine bisque laced with cream and brandy; salad nicoise with fresh tuna, tomato, green beans, olives and flat-leaf parsley; sautéed tiger prawns with garlic and herb butter, with pots of mussels by the kilo or half kilo.

With main courses such as Japanese seafood pot with udon noodles and nori; monkfish wrapped in Parma ham with sweet peppers, tomato, garlic and saffron sauce; half boiled Mortehoe lobster with fresh mayonnaise; grilled sea bass with fennel, orange, black olives and basil. For real gluttons they offer a wonderful 'Plateau de Fruits de Mer', and for carnivores there are non-fish dishes as well.

Puddings are a speciality, with choices like vanilla crème brûlée with honey roasted figs; caramelised lemon tart with raspberry sauce and fresh fruits or rich chocolate truffle torte with hot chocolate sauce and toffee shards.

Westbeach bar serves a selection of fresh juices, coffees, cocktails and wines from an extensive list. They are open until 1am at weekends (every night during the summer).