A BEACH bar in the UK has been compared to others found in much more tropical and exotic destinations.
Not everyone believes it, but the UK has its fair share of sandy beaches that look like they’re abroad.
Included in that are the beaches on the Isle of Arran, in Scotland, with the small village of Brodick home to the impressive beach-side boozer.
Cladach Beach House promises visitors that they’ll “forget you’re even in Scotland” when they join them on the beach “for a truly unforgettable experience”.
It played a big part in the Daily Record putting the village forward as its “village of the week” earlier this month.
They said: “In terms of a scenic spot to get a drink, then it is hard to beat the Cladach Beach House.
“As the name suggests, this cocktail bar is in a spectacular position along a scenic sandy bay.”
Obviously with it being in the UK, the beach bar offers indoor seating as well as the outdoor area right next to the sand.
It has a log burner and an outdoor fire pit, so guests can spend time next to a roaring fire whether they’re inside or out.
Drinks are served from a tiki-style bar, with drinks like the Holy Goat, the Brodick Breakfast and the Arran French all served alongside classic cocktails.
It has an overall score of 4.9/5 on Google reviews, with one saying: “London, Rome, New York, Paris, Barcelona, I have had gins and tonics around the world but this place is my favourite.
“The best G&T I have ever had. An amazing, quirky place with lovely staff. Can’t wait to come back.”
Another wrote: “This was probably our favourite experience during our trip to Arran! It’s absolutely gorgeous and the drinks delicious.”
A third added: “What an idyllic place. It was like sitting on a desert island.”
They aren’t the only people to have compared the beach bar to ones in much more exotic climates, with Dog Friendly Retreats comparing it to the Caribbean.
They wrote: “When you pad onto the shores of the Isle of Arran it’s easy to forget you’re anywhere in the UK.
Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer:
How to stay safe at the beach
Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: “If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety.
“If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.”
How to stay safe at the swimming pool
Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: “Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency.
“It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life”.
An Auqabliss spokesperson added: “Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool.
“Children may try to grab these from the pool’s edge and fall in.”
How to stay safe at a waterpark
Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: “Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult.
“And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently.
“Waterparks are often very busy places and it’s easy to lose sight of a child in a split second.”
“Scamper across beautiful beaches and explore terrain where nature reigns, then roll up to this Caribbean-style beach shack serving cocktails on the shoreline.”
Getting to the bar requires a short ferry ride from Ardrossan aand Troon, which takes just under an hour.
Getting to the port takes about 45 minutes by train from Glasgow.
A night for two in Brodick can be booked from around £70.
Meanwhile, these are five of the best beach bars in the UK.
And this UK beach bar looks like it’s in Ibiza.
