You might imagine the British climate scuppers the chances of finding a good beach bar on home soil. Put out of your mind the sort of places where people tumble in, bikini-clad and barefoot, for icy drinks and dancing as the sky turns from apricot to midnight blue. Those magical places belong on far-flung shores. In the UK, our watering holes have to work a little harder to woo us, but therein lies the charm. Each of these spots has something special – whether it’s spectacular scenery, home-brewed beer or perfectly mixed elderflower cocktails to sip in the salty sea air. From pubs to bars and beach clubs, these are the UK’s very best.