survey result

Summary

£79
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “fabulous seaside location”, “lively, super-buzzy atmosphere” and resident DJ lend a Balearic Islands vibe to Matt & George Adams’s 10-year-old venue – helped by a roof that closes when the British weather disobliges. Getting there can be an adventure in itself, either by charter boat from Lymington on the mainland opposite, or via ex-army one-tonne truck shuttle from Yarmouth Harbour. “Food (mostly seafood) is fine”, but “can be a bit hit-and-miss”.

Summary

£77
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

It’s “like being in Ibiza” at this “really cool”, “super-fun place right on the beach promenade”, established 10 years ago Matt & George Adams – “now with a huge opening roof” and a “DJ who plays her various mixes at a modest volume all night”. “As the night draws in and you’ve taken in the glorious sunset views”, “the roof is closed and it becomes more intimate”. The “really decent food” from Catalan chef Lucian Romocea has a suitable Med seafood vibe, and earns a general thumbs-up.

Summary

£57
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

New head chef Gavin Gordon joined Matt & George Adams’s “hip” seasonal beach shack in summer 2020 and by early reports “can certainly cook fish” (be it classic surf ’n’ turf, or more adventurous fare); add in a “beautiful setting” overlooking the Solent and it can be “full of the noisy yachty crowd” – not least as they offer a personal tender service, alongside promoting RIB trips for those who wish to arrive in style.

Summary

£53
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Always a goody and great fun” – a summer-only beach shack with “phenomenal sea views, a brilliant atmosphere, and some surprisingly serious, even refined cooking” (of fish, but also burgers and tacos); reporters “can’t wait to come back!”

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Colwell Chine Road, Colwell Bay, PO40 9NP

Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£19.30 £25.50 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £29.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
Colwell Chine Road, Colwell Bay, PO40 9NP
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑12 am
Tuesday12 pm‑12 am
Wednesday12 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑12 am