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The Sun
31-07-2025
- The Sun
Beach cocktail bar where you can sit right on the sand named one of the best in the UK
SCOTLAND'S only cocktail beach bar has been named one of the best in the UK. The Times revealed its top seven beach bars in the UK, and this one on the Isle of Arran came in at number six. 5 Cladach Beach House is on the Isle of Arran in Scotland and was described by The Times as being "the most beautifully situated cocktail bar in Scotland." Its island location means it has incredible views across the Firth of Clyde, and visitors can enjoy a drink at a picnic table on the sand. The bar is about two miles outside of the village of Brodick. To get there will take around 40 minutes if you're walking, or under 10 minutes in the car. According to Google, the bar is open Thursday to Monday from 12pm to 6pm. The cocktail bar has said that depending on the weather it can feel like you're in the Mediterranean - some guests have even likened it to being in the Caribbean. Or in the winter when you can have a drink wrapped up in a coat and underneath a cosy blanket, it's more like a ski lodge. There are classic cocktails, but unique ones too as the bar turns local plants and flowers into delicious drinks. Some drinks contain hogweed seed, sea lettuce, fuchsia, lemon balm, meadow sweet and blackcurrants. It's a popular spot with locals and tourists who grab a drink and sip it on picnic tables set up on the sand. 5 5 One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "Cocktails, good vibes & sand between your toes. A little off the beaten track, this gem of a bar is quite unique. "A stunning location with great vibes - we could have been in the Caribbean." Another who went in winter described it as being a "unique little beach bar, cosy with log burner, dog friendly and great position at beach. Staff very friendly and make delicious cocktails." During the winter months, some enjoy a dip in the sea before or after their drink. According to Facebook, the stretch of sand often has Stonesthrow Sauna, a mobile sauna, parked up to warm the punters up afterwards. To get to the nearby village of Brodick, visitors can take a direct ferry from Ardrossan which takes around 55 minutes. In top spot for the best UK beach bars was The Watering Hole in Cornwall, which sits on the long sandy stretch. It's been run by the same family since the 1970s, it has a big sports screen, live music and a recently added rooftop set up too. Take a look at our UK's best beach bars – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails. And the UK's most popular seaside towns with a California-like beach bar named one of the best in the country. 5
Daily Record
30-07-2025
- Daily Record
Scottish island seaside cocktail bar named 'best beach bar' in the country
The unique venue offers stunning views out over the water. Scotland's "best beach bar" has been named, and it is a seaside cocktail bar located on an island off the west coast that has taken top spot With summer well underway, Scots will be looking to enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings. When the sun is shining, there is nothing better than a refreshing beverage by the sea. On Tuesday, July 29, The Times shared a list of "the UK's best beach bars". Out of the seven coastal bars featured on the roundup, only one is located in Scotland. According to The Times, the top beach bar in Scotland is the Cladach Beach House on the Isle of Arran. The venue is part of the Arran Botanical Drinks micro-distillery. The Cladach Beach House is positioned on a sandy beach, offering views out over the water across to the Ayrshire coast. It can be found around two miles from Arran's main village and ferry port of Brodick. The bar offers dozens of different drinks to choose from on its regularly changing Beach Bar cocktail menu. Among the cocktails, which are made fresh to order using core ingredients distilled and brewed by Arran Botanical Drinks themselves, are seasonal specials. The Cladach Beach House was praised by The Times as a "fantastic little spot". It was also singled out for its "delicious" cocktails, as well as its wide range of gins. The Times wrote: "The most beautifully situated cocktail bar in Scotland overlooks the Firth of Clyde, surrounded by trees and sand. An offshoot of the Arran Botanicals drinks firm, it has been dispensing libations since 2022. "A 40-minute walk, or about ten minutes by bus, south from the ferry port in the village of Brodick, the bar is usually open from midday to 6pm Thursdays to Mondays." The Cladach Beach House has also earned positive feedback from customers, with an average rating of 4.9 out of five on Google. It has received 115 reviews on the website. One visitor posted: "A fantastic little spot on Arran. Delicious cocktails made from locally sourced ingredients, as well as bottles of local gins and liqueurs available to buy and take home with you. "There's outdoor seating on the beach with music and indoor seating with a fireplace, so you can visit whatever the weather." Another commented: "Great little spot on the beach with beautiful views out to sea. I had a really fresh tasting mocktail and an iced coffee. The atmosphere was relaxed with chilled music. Staff were friendly." Elsewhere, five out of the six other beach bars included on The Times' list are located in England. The final bar on the roundup is situated in Northern Ireland. More information about the Cladach Beach House can be found on the Arran Botanical Drinks website. The full list of the UK's best beach bars can be found on The Times website.
The National
29-07-2025
- The National
Scottish beach bar named among best in UK in Times guide
Cladach Beach House, on the Isle of Arran, was named the sixth best beach bar in the UK by The Times. It was the only Scottish beach bar that featured on the list, which included entries from across the UK, like the Shanty in Portrush, Northern Ireland, and the Bournemouth-based Sobo in Dorset. Travel writer for the newspaper, Sarah Turner, described Cladach Beach House as the most 'beautifully situated cocktail bar in Scotland,' which overlooks the Firth of Clyde, and is surrounded by trees and sand. READ MORE: Fishing vessel damages subsea cable leaving 10,000 without broadband An offshoot from the Arran Botanicals drinks firm, who pair local plants and flowers with cocktails and alcoholic drinks, the beach bar was founded in 2022. Located around a 10-minute drive south of the ferry port in the village of Brodick, the Cladach Beach House is described as situated next to a picturesque beach with golden sand and blue waters that would make you 'forget you're even in Scotland'. The Cladach Beach House features both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a log burner and an outdoor fire pit for the cooler summer evenings. It also serves up a seasonal menu of cocktails to enjoy on the beach while taking in the tranquil views out over the water. The full list of the UK's best beach bars according to The Times
