Steve Attrill, owner of the Hive Beach Café at Burton Bradstock, West Dorset, has scooped Coast magazine’s 2009 Award for Best Coastal Café, Pub or Restaurant.
Coast is one of The National Magazine Company’s flagship titles and for the Hive to receive such an accolade is fabulous news for Steve, his staff and all the suppliers. View photographs of the award party.
The Hive prides itself on being the perfect seaside café. We combine quality produce with fish and seafood, landed mainly in Lyme Bay, Owner Steve Attrill says “Our menu reflects the wonderful diversity of what’s available in the South West. We serve simple and sophisticated food, from egg and bacon breakfast baps to Lulworth hand-dived scallops with chorizo, pancetta and black pudding.”
The panel of judges, which included TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, were particularly impressed by the use of locally sourced fish. Add stunning, uninterrupted views over the Jurassic Coast, a relaxed welcome for all and you have a winning formula backed up with continental coffees, organic West Country soft drinks, Somerset ice creams and Dorset wines.
Customers come from near and far. The Hive is both a local meeting place and a gastronomic holiday treat. It’s a cosy refuge on a winter’s Sunday morning and a walker’s haven on hot, sunny days.
Steve Attrill has developed the business over the last 18 years. With a background in catering he has an eye for food trends and continues to add features to The Hive such as creating new patio areas and ensuring support for environmentally friendly, sustainable fishing. See Coast Awards (PDF)…
