Sands by the Sea — Southend-on-Sea

Fish & chips · Southend-on-Sea

Sands by the Sea

3.9 (797 reviews)
££ 📍 Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE

About Sands by the Sea

A proper fish and chip shop with a sit-down side, where the plainest thing on the menu — battered fish, chips, maybe some peas — is exactly what most children will happily eat. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, so a toddler is genuinely catered for rather than squeezed in, and gluten-free options mean one fussy tummy doesn't rule the place out. Step-free access and outdoor seating make it easy with a buggy, and the outside tables help if your lot are the noisy sort — though it's a lively room anyway, so a bit of clatter won't stand out. Worth booking ahead.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#chips#family restaurant#fish#fish and chips shop#highchairs#kids menu#outdoor seating#shop
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