Perch on Lancing Beach in Adur

Had a lovely full English breakfast here

On first impressions with so many people and dogs on a very busy Saturday lunch, you think how would they keep things organised but service was efficient, portions good and staff nice. Perfect!

We came down to try the roasts for a first time and the food was absolutely stunning aspecially beef, staff is always super friendly and efficient, big thank you to Ebony who was looking after us, she's a gem 💎

We stopped for breakfast on Boxing day, and was very busy as to be expected, a very lively atmosphere. The food was tasty but for a guy who enjoys his food, it was a small portion and really didn't fill me at all. But the real highlight of the visit was the staff, they were very attentive, always looking for ways to make the visit more of an enjoyable and pleasurable experience. Special thanks must go to Dione, who really took care of us. The entire time we was there she did not stop looking for who needed help. Apologies if you read this and I've spelt your name wrong.😁

First visit. Sticky Asian salmon was delicious. The waiting staff were very efficient on a v busy day

The sticky Asian salmon is amasing.

Always a lovely group of people working there. A nice place to either have a coffee and cake or a pint overlooking the sea Lovely breakfasts too!

Great staff, serving tasty food, at a great location!

I love Perch (long-term visitor, recommended all three Perch's to many) but this morning's visit left a sour taste in my mouth - literally. Ordered for myself and two 'Fruity Waffles' (no menu description) for the kids with coffees and drinks. When they arrived, there was a dollop of greek yohurt on each. I originally thought it was ricotta but it doesn't really matter, my (irrational) toddler wasn't going to touch any of it. I politely explained and asked if it was possible to get a plain waffle for him to chew on. The team member said 'it says on the menu what it is' (it absolutely doesn't - if it did there would be no issue) - and that she'd have to charge me extra. I'm sorry - what!? For the sake of a happy customer, a fed kid and a £30+ bill you can't spare a waffle costing, say, 50p all-in? I shrugged and said don't worry. Surely the aim is to make customers feel valued, full up and happy, not embarrassed (me) and hungry (him). I'm sure this won't affect business one iota, and I'm sure we'll be back but this wasn't the Perch I like so much.

Brilliant place with attentive staff, excellent food and drink.

The staff were warm and friendly. Despite being very busy, they gave us their attention and ensured all our needs were met. Our family orders were served hot and promptly. Well done! *****the sea view was a Bonus☺️

Always had a good meal in the perch and staff are very friendly. Fully recommend.

Boxing day meal at The Perch for the very first time. Absolutely delicious food. The staff were so friendly and attentive. We were updated regarding the delay with our meals......no problem at all. The setting is just wonderful and relaxing. All dietary needs were catered for. Well done everyone. We appreciate how busy you were. Reservation for 4 in the name of Gray.

Really impressed at the food and service for a large party on a busy day of the year. Thank you!

Fantastic Sunday lunch. I’ve had breakfast many times, even festive afternoon tea but first time for the sharing platter roast, wil most definitely be going again, really great roast.

Love this place. Took my mum out for an Xmas Cream tea and she loved it. The service was excellent and really made my mums day. Thank you so much.

Faultless great breakfast and all the waiting staff were freindy and extremely attentative, thank you

Cheered us up on a dreary day. Welcoming staff, tasty food and a buzzy atmosphere. Just the job at this time of the year. Thank you

My wife and I attended this year’s special Christmas dinner event on the 13th December. Hannah and the team were extremely welcoming and helpful, the service as always was impeccable and the food was delicious! The restaurant was fully booked with a great atmosphere - I highly recommend visiting The Perch (not just at Christmas) as it is always excellent!

Cashless . Do not serve certain food at the service counter after 12 pm and a mad house

Wonderful service as always from the team, who always have a smile and can't do enough to help. The Christmas meal from starters to desert was delicious and the bloody Marys hit the spot. This was worth every penny and a lot more. Thanks so much ❤️

Great view, friendly and efficient service. Just had coffee indoors and then walked on beach. Will go again.

Myself and my partner had the ultimate sharing roast. Cool idea with a good selection of food. Lily was our server who was really welcoming, happy and smiley!

Absolutely beautiful place. The food was incredible and great value for money but the service was a little bit slow. Would highly recommend.

We love the perch. Always great service and lovely food.

Great food, great portions for the sharing roast and loved the sharing crumble. Generous and tasty. Our waitress Lily was very polite, friendly and helpful. As we had an extra guest to our booking last minute

Stunning roast, and lovely waitress, Lily. Super friendly and helpful.

Really great place with delicious gluten free food, lots of choice, very friendly

The service was wonderful and my choice of sticky asian salmon salad was excellent. Generous, tasty , fresh and so delicious..I haven't stopped talking about it since..My husband immediately was envious of my choice but he still enjoyed his burger. I can't wait to return and sample another dish..The staff were very helpful and friendly too. An all round wonderful experience..!

Great place love the decor and food was really tasty, went for a birthday for 12 of us. Staff very friendly and attentive too. Thank you!

Brunch to celebrate D's birthday. Worth the short drive from Shoreham. D opted for the Posh Brunch (smoked salmon, poached eggs, grilled toms and hollandaise), me? The Beach Burger? Ah you think you know me too well! Instead the Korean Fried Chicken Burger (double-fried chick thigh, kimchi slaw and sticky chilli sauce). Both were spot-on! Prosecco sparkles to help the celebration. They do a Christmas menu...I'm VERY tempted...

I really don't write many reviews but I felt compelled to write one for The Perch because it involves....a pot of tea. If you can't get a pot of tea right in the UK... what can you get right? One bag per pot of lukewarm water; a pot that was meant for two, that also cost almost £4. That wasn't the worst bit, when we asked for an extra bag the waitress informed me that she would have to charge for it. Being denied an extra bag when one bag per tea is standard, I then asked how much for the extra bag? Wait for it.....£1.99?! No thanks. I know we are on the cusp of world war three but I'd like to enjoy a cup of tea at a local business before we get nuked. My advice; get yourself a thermos and sit on the beach as the perch is offering nothing but a dry seat and a view you can get for free.

Fantastic place to get just a coffee and quick bite to having a sit down and enjoy a wide range of foods. Right on the beach and dog friendly. Great staff and pizza made to order on the beach side.

Good food good staff. Can be noisy at times.

Every time I come here the service is brilliant. Such friendly staff. The manager tonight was so helpful moving us to a less noisy table Great sharing roast, good value & delicious.

A gorgeous setting. It gets very busy in the summer, but is equally lovely in the winter where you can watch the sea from the warmth of an inside table!

Went for the roast and it was delicious (thanks Niall!) & the service was lovely too courtesy of Lucie and Charlotte. Well worth trying!

I just wanted to shared our experience on Sunday 10/11/24. We choose this venue as we are local, and often enjoy having lunch here. This weekend we celebrated a family members birthday with 18 people including children. The food is usually pretty good but on Sunday it was excellent! The Sunday sharing roast plate was not only hot and delicious but of a generous amount. The best part of our visit was the relaxed atmosphere and the professional amicable attitude of staff! Not only did they provide crayons and colouring sheets for the children, but were extremely helpful accommodating and served everyone with a friendly smile. The front of house and front line service staff appeared to be happy to engaged in banter and chat with our group despite being extremely busy on a fully booked afternoon. Thank you Mark, Erica, Lousie for making our visit an extra special occasion. Much appreciated:) Looking forward to seeing you all on our next visit.

One of the best for Sunday roast sharing boards around. Always great service and amazing value. Highly recommend.

Lovely Salmon Salad. Friends loved the burgers. Dog friendly, family friendly. So be prepared for noise.. probably quieter when kids at school.

My sister in law and I went in for lunch today. The staff were great... friendly and attentive. The food was delicious ...we both had the "Middle Feast" bowl. Will definitely be back 🙂

Expensive considering the ambiance and shoddy service. It's only redeeming feature is its beach top location, which is fabulous on a nice day.

Lovely warm welcome, good choice of food - all delicious and reasonable prices. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location by the beach.

The Perch has got the formula right. The portions are generous and well prepared. Great place for lunch

Lovely restaurant, great food, really friendly

Excellent with highly recommend

We enjoyed a large drink , while we watched the sea from the window, Dog Friendly

Poor quality food, not very dog friendly, i had my small chihuahua on my lap and was told to put her on the floor, she’s and elderly frail dog. the chips were overcooked and my wife could not eat them. i mentioned this when paying the bill and there attitude was we will take the service charge off the bill. I have an issue with that comment. I pay a premium to eat out and i do not expect to be treated this way as if by removing the service charge that was applied automatically without my consent was some kind of compensation. I would not entertain ever going back. poor food, poor attitude. i personally think that Gratuity shouldn’t automatically be added wherever you eat and i only tip if its not added to my bill automatically and the service is excellent. i would have received a better service at McDonalds STOP AUTOMATICALLY ADDING GRATUITY TO ALL BILLS!!!. We need to stop this as why are we the customer paying to top up there low wages.

Just had a lovely fry up breakfast with a "cafe con leche" here. We had some seats by the window overlooking the beach. The staff and food was lovely. If you're in the area, we highly recommend visiting.

We visited lunchtime on Mothers Day. Dionne was AMAZING! It’s been a long time since we’ve noticed such great customer service! She was perfect and made our day even better. Thank you

Delicious Sticky Salmon bowl and even though there is scaffolding for building works right now, there are still unending sea views. Perfect spot for a healthy lunch after a sauna. Staff were smiley and attentive and the loos are clean.

Great lunch and lovely setting. Good vegan choices and also dog friendly . The service was good and we enjoyed the sea view

I had almost given up on a decent Sunday roast not cooked at home, but our visit to Perch has given me hope! By FAR the best sunday roast I have ever had in a restaurant, lovely service, food was excellent with moist, tender meat and plenty of vegetables and gravy for everyone. An absolutely fabulous experience. Thank you!

Great service from Diane - speedy & food was lovely

Love this place such a great vibe and fantastic food! Nice engaging friendly staff. Pet friendly. Lovely view on a great day, felt like an Aussie surf club. Def be back when visiting again. Xx

It's nice clean and tidy here. Can be super busy during good weather as you'd expect given it's location on the beach front. I've only eaten a few times here but each time it's been great food. And the drinks good. No issues with either. My favourite so far was the breakfast ( brunch I think it may have been called). That was delicious. Really good quality sausages and bacon. It makes a breakfast stand out from some others. Service has always been spot on! And the atmosphere changes with the weather , which is kinda what you want from a seafront eatery isn't it?

Not really impressed with the menu

We came as a large group for the sharing roasts and had a lovely time! We’ve recently found out our daughter is allergic to peanuts, sesame seeds and mustard, Charlotte was so amazing and reassuring checking everything for her. She definitely took any stress we had away about eating out with allergies! Lovely atmosphere and all other staff members we came across were lovely too.

What a brilliant idea serving a roast from 4pm onwards, when most other places have either run out or finished serving... huge portions with 3 meats and a variety of vegetables etc. will be returning regularly...

I have been coming to the Perch for a few years now enjoying their amazing coffees and lunches. Just had my first roast dinner here and by far the best roast I’ve had (sorry mum) Charlotte was our waitress and was very polite . I highly recommend the Perch. I will definitely be coming back . Thank you to all the team at the Perch.

Breakfast got off to a great start with a table for 2 that seated 4 on beach view window ! As breakfast was a mini celebration this was great - you’re asked what the occasion maybe when booking so it was either serendipity or really good customer service. First visit so wasn’t quite prepared for such a busy noisy place but we soon got in the flow. Reasons for its popularity are clear: fantastic welcome & serving staff, great happy atmosphere (all waiting staff sang happy birthday to a little girl when we were there which was charming) and as well as all that : fantastic food, coffee and the best mimosa ever voted by my daughter. Would happily return and work my way through the delicious breakfast menu - thank you Perch ! 10/10 5 🌟 just one thing : I wear hearingaids which amplify everything so I found it impossible to hear my daughter without putting my knife & fork down and cupping my ears (impossible with such delicious food on the table) so it’s not the place for a quiet talk at busy times. Would not put me off returning - but for anyone wearing aids or hard of hearing will struggle.

Swung by for a takeaway fish and chips, which we enjoyed outside on the seafront seating. Hands down the least greasy fish and chips I’ve ever had, obviously using high-quality ingredients and cooked properly. The chips weren’t traditional “chip shop” chips, which I wouldn’t have chosen normally but nonetheless they were great. Kid friendly. Warm and welcoming staff. The restaurant was crazy busy, however they had plenty of staff on so the service kept up with demand. It was only a flying visit, however, I will certainly be returning in the future to properly dining in.

Love this place great location food and service

Unfortunately we didn't book and ended up outside with an inferior menu. It was raining, windy and cold. I would come again as inside was inviting and the menu looked good.

The Perch is a nice dining venue, being on the beach, but the prices are now too high. We had a sharing Sunday lunch which was substantial in quantity but, for me, too expensive (£39) and £15 for a pint of lager and gin & tonic is not really reasonable. The beef was too tough to eat. Also, not for the first time, they had run out of wine glasses and we had to wait for two to be washed. No problems with the service, but we won’t go back.

Great place with a great location

The Perch is right on the seafront, and the only place around, so I expected the food to be expensive and small portions. How wrong I was. We had two fry ups (full English breakfast) and it was only £12 (Oct 2024), it was a really good sized portion, and everything was perfectly cooked and very good quality. The staff were absolutely lovely, really polite, friendly and smiley. What a find, we will definitely eat there again.

The best food and such Lovely staff!! :)

13 of us had lunch on 13th September which was an absolutely beautiful day. The sun was shining and the window was open to give us a cool breeze. We were so impressed with the food and service. A couple of our group were arriving late so our waitress, Dionne, suggested she ask the kitchen team to start cooking our pre ordered food a little later so that we were all served together. Her ability to look after a table of 13 was second to none. Dionne was so friendly, polite, helpful and efficient. A real asset to your team. Thanks!

Weather outside was awful with short sharp showers so atmosphere was quiet in the perch. Staff were great and so was the food .

Great place to stop and chill out with friendly service and great coffee. Highly recommend. Also lovely view of the beach and sea 🤗.

Nice place and good food. A little pricey

Fantastic setting with a warm and welcoming family environment. One of the few places where the staff let you take your time to choose your drinks and food, and it isn't rushed out. We had sirloin steak and frites with halloumi and cheesey garlic bread - we ordered an extra salad, but one came with each of the steaks. The cheesey garlic bread was the size of a pizza and soooo yummy! The steak was cooked rare to perfection and placed on top of the well seasoned semi-circular cut chips with a plentiful slathering of rich and creamy peppercorn sauce on top of the steak. Amazing service from Maddie and the other staff. Well worth every penny, and paying towards a local independent business that treats it's staff and patrons well, unlike the beach green hotel who under portion meals and bully staff and patrons.

What a great place with absolutely stunning views. We had a halloumi brunch which was delicious, a long walk along the beach front and then back for coffee and a brownie. All were great. Staff are lovely, attentive and friendly. We really like this place:)

Lovely little place recommended by our holiday let landlady. Chefs Sticky Asian Salmon to die for. Went back next say and had it again. Still dreaming of it over a week later!

My wife and I visited Lancing recently and visited this incredibly busy establishment…we hadn’t booked in advance but they let us use a booth. We were served by a charming young lady called Lucy - and she was just exceptional in every respect throughout our numerous interactions with her - an absolute star. The food we ate was delicious and served extremely quickly considering how busy it was. A very positive experience, which I have no doubt we will repeat again soon.

Always a lovely atmosphere. Staff, lovely and friendly and service with a smile 😃

Third visit now to the perch in Eastbourne, food was excellent as usual. The service and staff were extremely efficient always very friendly and helpful. We were served by Harry today.

We would all like to say how well efficient Dionne was. We were a group of 13 diners,1 couple were running late Dionne delayed all our for us so that we could all be eating at the same time. When paying she had it all organised and everyone's bill worked out just right. And the food was excellent. Well done Dionne we will definitely be back again

Wonderful service and food! Had the healthy Middle Feast bowl. So good!

lunch for 3 one day, The next day breakfast for 4, All Freshly cooked, Service first class, would recommend.

Tried to book Perch on the pier Worthing but was redirected to Lancing restaurant as time slot wasn’t available on Worthing Pier I checked the menu on Perch website to see the differences between the Pier restaurant and the Lancing “cafe” and it seemed reduced but still a decent selection of options However, when we arrived after a short walk in pouring rain to a virtually empty restaurant we were informed that the only items available in the evening were a very small selection of pizzas - which we did not want, so we left. The website is misleading because if you click the menu you see the lunch items it doesn’t state clearly that all you can have in the evening is Pizza, so it was annoying and disappointing in equal measure. We drove down the road to the excellent Chipwick in Worthing who squeezed us onto their last available table and we had an excellent fish meal there

Good food. Service was not brilliant but due to being very busy I would day they did a good job. Atmosphere is a personal opinion. I prefer quiet,but pleased they are busy

Great location and lovely staff. We only went for a coffee and cake, which were nice. the seating area for that is quite limited if its a rainy day, if not there are plenty of seats. if sitting inside there is only one low table, the rest are all high and you need to get onto a stool to sit at them. one of my party was heavily pregnant, the staff were very accommodating and as there was space they allowed us to sit at a low table in the actual restaurant.

Had a lovely breakfast with my daughter, we were warmly greeted on a very wet and windy morning! It’s our favourite place for breakfast, the food is delicious and the staff are always friendly. Special thanks to Sophie and Hannah 😊😊

Great location, nice decor and good food. Service is always friendly but not always the best. I rated the place average because of state the toilets often are! I know customers should behave better but there should be more checks and care to clean the toilets. When going at the end of the day or afternoon they are always really dirty and often almost unusable. We expect better from such a lovely place.

Limited menu on table, all veggie asked and was served with sausage butty, friends had veggie breakfasts all poached eggs overcooked, nothing special

What a find، right on the beach. Fantastic service and friendly team and the menu is very diverse and super tasty . The place is huge, but has a relaxing vibe .

Lovely t o sit right on the beach . Fabulous on a stormy day. Best to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment. Menu is good, just a tad pricey. Service is always great. Friendly, busy atmosphere

Really great staff and lovely food too.

Great Food, efficient service, and staff

Go and try it. You won't be disappointed.

Was an awesome lunch, the steak sandwich was perfectly done.

Cafe by the beach, watch the wind turbines out to sea, observe the park run, enjoy a coffee and croissant, or sit in silence reading a book. Great inside or out. Close to the scare park to get freshments or the play area to escape for a baby Chino. When we arrived there were fresh baked goods, friendly staff and some birds to watch and take our crumbs

My happy Place ! I shouldn't be reviewing or I only have myself to blame if there are no tables left. Summer or winter swim and for me breakfast at the Perch. Not just the full English on a winter morning with an oat milk coffee but all the good stuff, salmon, spinach, hollandaise, halloumi, mushrooms etc etc. Friendliest staff in a country mile and the relaxed beach atmosphere. Perfect 👍

Very busy when we visited. I had the Brunch which was excellent value. The Fish and chips looked very popular. Lots of cyclists eating outside and in.

we had breakfast on a nice sunny day however chose to sit inside because outside food only consists of breakfasts baps. we had lovely, friendly service from one waitress in particular. the breakfast menu (served until 11:30am) looks and sounds better than the quality and taste of the food itself, unfortunately, as presentation looks great. I had the Halloumi & Shrooms (on sourdough with a poached egg, smashed avocado and a spicy tomato sauce) but the only good thing really was the halloumi. My fiancé had the cooked breakfast but again, mediocre. I think the only thing we both really enjoyed was the large portion of hash brown bites which came with (our choice) of baconaise sauce. I personally wouldn’t recommend this place for breakfast but that’s more down to the individual experience in the day.

Lovely food, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful view 😍 We will definitely go back.

A very popular eating place you can either sit inside or outside to eat you can also order. Alcoholic and soft drinks,food is very nice the staff are very prompt helpful .You may have to book ahead because it gets very busy, especially during the summer months and bank holidays. Nice view of the sea from the windows. There is a play park nearby and lots of fields to play in and parking but it's pay to park

Brilliant breakfast. We were served by Dionne and her customer service was excellent.