The Shoregate is a stone’s throw from the harbour in the fishing village of Crail, a 20-minute drive from St Andrews, close to an abundance of beaches. Their modern dining room serves delicious food showcasing ingredients from Fife and the East Neuk. Choose from four elegant and beautifully furnished bedrooms. Book a coastal getaway and play some of the finest links golf courses in Scotland.
Pub Activity: Near the Coast
The Seaburn Inn
The Seaburn Inn is a dog and family friendly pub on the seafront overlooking a bay of golden sands awarded Blue Flag status. The pub rubs shoulders with the coastal resort of Roker and Whitburn in South Tyneside. Choose from 40 comfortable bedrooms perfect for overnight stays or staycations. Book a stay and discover why this pub was a “County Winner” at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2025.
The Inn At Kingsbarns
The Inn at Kingsbarns is an award-winning country pub by the coast, named “Community Inn of the Year 2025” at the Scottish Hotel Awards. The pub is located a 15-minute drive from St Andrews and close to the revered Kingsbarns Golf Links and the village’s family-owned distillery. Choose from five comfortable double and family en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and explore the breathtaking Fife coast.
The Smugglers Inn
The Smugglers is a pretty thatched Inn with glorious views of the Isle of Portland and English Channel. Situated on the South West Coast Path, the pub has eight comfortable double en-suite bedrooms and is the picture-perfect base from which to enjoy a short break or walking holiday. The pub sits on the clifftops in the seaside hamlet of Osmington Mills, six miles from Weymouth.
The Midland
The Midland is a striking art-deco building overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells beyond, offering relaxed hospitality in a beach front location. The pub is a short stroll from the promenade and has 44 comfortable en-suite hotel bedrooms, many with sea views and including great options for family and dog friendly stays. Book a stay and enjoy a break by the seaside.
The Tynemouth Castle Inn
The Tynemouth Castle Inn is a beautifully renovated art deco-style building which overlooks Longsands Beach. With views of the North Sea, the pub has a fantastic choice of bedrooms for business, leisure, family, dog friendly, and accessible stays. Surrounded by golden beaches, green spaces, and promenades, the pub also has a traditional fish & chip shop and an indulgent ice cream parlour.
The Halfway House Inn

The Halfway House Inn is a dog friendly pub located in the heart of the twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, a short stroll from the beach. Affectionately known as “The Halfway”, the pub serves Cask Marque accredited real ales, comforting pub classics, and local seafood. Choose from six refurbished single, double, and twin en-suite bedrooms. Book a coastal break overlooking the Plymouth Sound.
The Commissioners Quay Inn

The Commissioners Quay Inn is the jewel in the crown of Blyth’s impressive harbour development. The pub is dog and family friendly, about half-an-hour by car from Newcastle upon Tyne and overlooks the River Blyth and out towards the sea. Choose from a collection of 40 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, many of which have glorious sea views. Book a stay and enjoy delicious food and drink.
The Kings Head Inn

The King’s Head Inn is a dog and family friendly pub nestled in the picture-postcard village of Newton under Roseberry. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the pub is a gateway to Captain Cook Country and walks around the North York Moors National Park and Cleveland Way. Choose from 12 comfortable en-suite bedrooms and visit nearby coastal gems such as Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, and Staithes.