Shell Beach Café
Herm·Cafe
Part of Herm Island
Story
Shell Beach was formerly known as Le Mielle; the sand is formed from tiny shell fragments deposited by the Gulf Stream
Shell Beach Café is a seasonal licensed beach café on Herm Island, operated by Herm Island. Open April to September, it serves café food including sandwiches, baguettes, salads, pastries, ice cream, and milkshakes, with gluten-free options. Seating is outdoors on picnic benches with deckchair hire available. Private evening events for up to 72 guests can be arranged. —
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What the venue offers, as recorded from their site and listings.
Venue & facilities
Food & drink
Service
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Drinks & bar
Venues serving a lunch menu, from light lunches to full midday service.
From their website
Lunch service
Bakery, cakes & sweet treats
Credentials
Awards & recognition
- Featured as one of the best British beach cafés in the Daily Mail (2021)
Hours
Seasonal April–September. Apr 17–Jun 30: 10am–4pm daily (excl Mondays), breakfast 10–12, lunch 12–4. Jul 1–Aug 31: 9am–5pm daily, breakfast 9–12, lunch 12–4. September: 10am–4pm daily. Closes September 30. Sunday evening high tides May–Aug: open until 8:30pm.
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 750000
- beachcafes@herm.com
- Address
- Shell Beach, Herm Island, GY1
Location
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