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More than 15 minutes of fame…..

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 11th September, 2019
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We have been making headlines! In the past few months, we have been named as one of the top seaside cafes in the whole of the UK by the Guardian; singled out for special mention in the The i newspaper; made it into The Week magazine; given the thumbs up by a well-known head chef […]

From Billingshurst to Bracklesham Bay

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 14th August, 2019
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Mono Motorcycles arrive at Billy's on the beach in Bracklesham Bay

Two of our regular biker friends are Daniel and Katy, who own Mono Motorcycles in Funtington, near Chichester. We set them a challenge to devise a scenic tour of Sussex starting with breakfast at our sister café, Billy’s on the Road at Billinghurst, before heading to Bracklesham for afternoon tea and cake. Here’s their tour […]

When BBC Radio Sussex came for breakfast at Bracklesham Bay

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 4th July, 2019
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Sun, sea – and the sounds of BBC Radio Sussex! On the hottest day of the year so far, Saturday, June 29, we were delighted to host presenter Mark Carter and producer Simon Jenkins while they broadcast their breakfast programme live from the car park next to Billy’s on the Beach. Our man Brett arrived […]

Live music nights at Billy’s on the Beach this summer

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 13th June, 2019
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The soothing sounds of Bracklesham Bay will combine with delicious food, tasty tipples and cool musical vibes every Sunday night, 6pm to 8pm, at Billy’s on the Beach from June 23 to September. Otis Redding’s Dock of the Bay may have been inspired by the San Francisco waterfront, but we can’t help but feel he’d […]

Wish You Were Here at Bracklesham Bay!

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 2nd April, 2019
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Seagull-eyed regulars will have spotted a new painting hanging on the walls of our café from the talented Birdham-based artist Shazia Mahmood. Known for her dynamic scenes of this coastline stretching from here in Bracklesham Bay to West Wittering, this time Shazia has included Billy’s in the picture. We were so amazed and proud of […]

Medmerry Local Nature Reserve walk from Billy’s on the Beach

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 2nd April, 2019
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There’s nothing like a nature reserve walk to whet your appetite for a delicious meal at Billy’s on the Beach, and so we’re delighted that the Manhood Wildlife & Heritage Group has produced a brand new circular walk that starts and finishes here in Bracklesham Bay. Founded in 1997 to celebrate local heritage and natural […]

Art inspiration at Billy’s

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 27th November, 2018
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While you are waiting for your fish and chips to arrive at your table, take a moment to check out the artwork on our walls. Being beside the sea means we favour beach scenes, but take a closer look and you might find that the artwork is more familiar than you first thought. It has […]

Billy’s War on Plastics

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 25th July, 2018
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Long before the Government made its big announcement earlier this year to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042, we started our own war on single-use plastics. Since autumn last year, we have been using paper not plastic straws and have rolled out a number of eco-friendly initiatives to encourage ours customers to think about […]

Ice Cream Dream with Caroline’s Dairy

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 21st June, 2018
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We love our ice cream here at Billy’s and have a great selection of sundaes on our menu. So it’s no wonder we’re especially excited to say we are now stocking ice cream made by our almost-neighbours, Caroline’s Dairy at Chalder Farm in Sidlesham. Chalder Farm has been in the Spiby family since 1974, when […]

Kite surfing at Bracklesham Bay

Posted by Tracy Carroll on 26th April, 2018
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As well as a beautiful beach, and we think some of the most stunning sunsets around, Bracklesham Bay has become one of the best places on the south coast to spot kite surfers – that’s humans, not birds. It’s fascinating to watch while you are enjoying a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade […]

Billy's Blog

The latest news and views from Billy's on the Beach

More than 15 minutes of fame…..

From Billingshurst to Bracklesham Bay

When BBC Radio Sussex came for breakfast at Bracklesham Bay

Live music nights at Billy’s on the Beach this summer

Wish You Were Here at Bracklesham Bay!

Medmerry Local Nature Reserve walk from Billy’s on the Beach

Art inspiration at Billy’s

Billy’s War on Plastics

Ice Cream Dream with Caroline’s Dairy

Kite surfing at Bracklesham Bay