Join us in the iconic village of Beer, East Devon, famous for its Beer stone, quarry caves and pirate passages from the sea. Beer Eats Boutique arrives on the first Friday of the summer months on the Jubilee, a terraced public space cut into the chalk cliffs. From here you can look out to sea, spot dolphins and watch the fishing boats and famous Beer luggers launch from the beach.
We’re ready to serve from 4pm until the sun goes down or the food runs out.
Plan your visit
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Head down to the sea and look east. You’ll see our colourful canopies sheltered by the eastern cliffs above the beach. Use what3words: Relax.Husband.Handover.
Pop The Bayview cafe into your satnav and we’re right next door.
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Beer is a small village but lucky enough to have some decent parking opportunities. It still gets busy though! There is the village central car park (EX12 3EL) and then the Cliff Top car park up the steep hill (EX12 3AQ). You can also park down near the beach outside the wet fish shop - this only takes cash in the honesty box. See more here.
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We use spaces that belong to the public so they are accessible as far as the landscape makes it possible. Ramp access, no traffic and nearby loos are essential. Accessible loos are part of this public realm and may require your radar key. We are a busy space but we keep volume at a level where you can talk to each other (because thats what you do when you share food). Take a few steps away to the beach or grassy areas of you need a bit more calm.
There is no entrance fee ever to our markets and you’re not obliged to buy anything to enjoy the vibe. Our event is for everyone. But, if you do get something you are helping us (and our event) to stay alive. Drinks start at 50p at the bar (plus the cup hire).
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We take both! Most food traders prefer a card as it means they don't have to handle cash and food at the same. The only way to get cash in Beer is at the post office which closes at around 4pm.
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Yes, as we’re in public spaces there are public loos right next door to us.
Need to know
Good to know
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Our line up of traders changes at every market and I publish the menu for each event about 4 or 5 days before, on our digital media channels, and in each calendar event on this page. You can also sign up for emails and SMS messages to get the menu first.
We have lots of traders and no two markets have the same line up. Each trader is their own business and so each trader has their diary of events. They choose to join us and I try to make sure we have a good balance of cuisine.
The only stall you will always find is our resident mobile bar or pop up pub, The Salty Arms.
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We try to ensure that there is always something for everyone and many traders will have gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. All the food is prepared by those who are serving it to you so they know whats in their dishes. Please always ask if you feel unsure - these guys love to talk about there food.
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We try to accommodate for all tastes. Let children run (a little bit) wild while you enjoy a stress free meal with no washing up - we are in a pedestrianised area on the south west coast path. There are levels of Jubilee Gardens to explore with trees at the top, though some of these banks are very steep. If you need a fenced area there is also a great children’s playground at the entrance to the Jubilee, basically right next door to us.
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The Salty arms is a mobile bar, our pop up pub, our one and only resident trader. We stock lots of drinks from our local producers, things you can’t get in the shops. We use a cup hire scheme because it works brilliantly.
The Salty arms is also available to hire for parties, events and weddings. We’re more than just a bar, we’ll crew your do so you don’t have to. Bespoke packages available as every party is unique.
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At the Salty Arms the cup hire scheme has become really successful as deposit schemes at events become the norm. We charge £1.50 for our sturdy plastic cups in addition to the price of the drink. When you’re finished with the cup bring it back to the bar and we’ll refund you £1 in cash.
This means you pay 50p for use of our cup, which covers the cost of washing them to re-use at the next event. You are not obliged to use our cups and we’ll happily use yours with our measured drinks so you can avoid this cost. We use the scheme so that we
don't lose too may of our decent cups (we all have a sticky fingered friend),
we can replace the damaged cups that reach the end of their life,
we can keep our drinks affordable,
we’re not bringing glass into the public realm or onto our beaches
and we don't use single use plastic.
Its a win all round.