Eating and shopping at Birling Gap

Visitor carrying a tray of coffee and cake in the cafe at Llanerchaeron, Wales — Enjoy a treat in the café | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Stocked with delicious treats, snacks and light meals, the café at Birling Gap has plenty to tempt you. Pick up something to enjoy later on the beach, or take a seat indoors to refuel. Browse for gifts and treats from local makers in the shop or choose a souvenir of the Seven Sisters after exploring this well-loved spot.

Refreshments by the sea

Whatever time of the day you visit there’s something to hit the spot, from hot breakfast baps to homemade soup, sausage rolls, pasties and cream teas. Hot and cold drinks are served all day, including a selection of wine and beer, alongside cakes, bakes and snacks. Well-behaved dogs on leads are always welcome and we may even have a sneaky dog treat if they ask nicely. We also have a selection of doggie ice creams for our four-legged friends.

Seasonal treats

Scone of the month

Chocolate and cherry

We’ve put a winter twist on our traditional scone recipe. Made with dark chocolat drops and glace cherries, these rich scones are ideal for a warm afternoon tea. THey can also be enjoyed by our vegan visitors too.

Seasonal drinks

Enjoy a warming non-alcoholic hot spiced apple juice after you're blown the cobwebs away on a breezy cliff top walk. We're also still serving our delicious mulled wine on chilly winter days along with flavoured hot chocolates inlcuding mint and mint mocha. These seasonal options will be availble in our cafe until spring,

Take a walk on the plant side

Whether you are participating in Veganuary to kick start the New Year, already a vegan, testing out a more plant based diet, or just curious about trying new things, there is a range of options in the café to suit your appetite. Choose from a menu of cakes, bakes, scones, soups, sausage rolls and pasties. Oat and soya milk is also available on request at no additional charge.

Please note – from 3.30pm the seating area will be closed and there will be a takeaway only service for the last 30 minutes before closing.

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

Preserves on sale in a National Trust shop — Pick up a treat for yourself or someone special | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Shopping at Birling Gap

Looking for something different from the regular high street shops? The cliff top shop at Birling Gap stocks a variety of gifts and treats alongside items for your home, garden and pets. There’s always a great mix of local products as well as National Trust favourites such as notecards, bags, magnets and tea towels.

Local makers stocked at Birling Gap include Auntie Val’s marmalades, chutneys and jams, gin from Generation 11 and local honey direct from small-scale Sussex beekeepers.