Jay Jay's at The Beach Cafe

Jay Jay's at the Beach Cafe is a breezy beachfront stop in Gorleston where you can settle in properly rather than doing the usual seaside juggle with a dog tied up outside. Dogs are welcome inside, which means everyone can enjoy the Lower Esplanade views together, whether it's breakfast, lunch by the sea, or a wind-down drink after a sandy dog walk.

There's indoor seating for when the coast turns dramatic, and the whole place has that easy holiday-energy feel that suits muddy paws, salty air and humans pretending they only popped in for a coffee. The cafe-bar setup works just as well for a quick stop as it does for a proper sit-down.

It's the kind of beachfront spot where dogs can come in too, so nobody needs to split up or do pavement duty while the weather decides what it's doing. Useful for wet-weather days, post-walk refuelling, or simply keeping paws and people together by the sea.