There’s nothing better than getting out into the great outdoors with your nearest and dearest when it’s a scorcher outside – which is why I feel so lucky to have Cleethorpes right on my doorstep.
With its sprawling beach, scenic walks and of course, the many bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, we thought we’d drive down to good old Meggies to spend a couple of hours there last weekend.
As to be expected, it was pretty busy – albeit it was nothing like the heaving crowds Armed Forces Weekend brings to the resort each year. After some sea glass and shell hunting and a kick-about on the beach (well, I watched), my family-of-three took a walk back to the Boating Lake to have a bite to eat at Cleethorpes TapHouse & Kitchen.
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We’ve been here a few times on weekends and usually it’s absolutely packed, but we must’ve picked a time where things were quietening down a little. There were plenty of tables available outside, so we sat down on one at the back, near the sandpit.
Browsing the menu, we instantly fancied the Prawn Sharer special option, but was told this had sold out when we went to order. Instead, I went for the Seafood Basket, which is described on the menu as battered calamari, king prawns, cod and squid, served with chippy chips, tartar sauce and mushy peas (£14). Because I don’t do very well with carbs, I swapped the chips and mushy peas for a side salad, which the woman behind the till was happy to accommodate.
My partner went for the Halloumi Gyros, which is described on the menu as authentic Greek Gyros, Tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion and oregano, served in a sourdough Greek style wrap, with side portion of Greek inspired fries and garnish. This was priced at £12.
My daughter chose a ham pizza from the children’s menu, which came with a juice, and was priced at £6.50.
Our food was served within about 15 minutes or so, and the first thing I noticed was how huge my daughter’s pizza was for the price, and considering it was from the children’s menu. With a lot of places, the children’s pizza often just tends to be frozen and stuck in the microwave, but you could tell this one was handmade with fresh ingredients. She thoroughly enjoyed it.
I’ve had the Seafood Basket before and really liked it, hence why I ordered it again. The fried seafood was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside – a winning combination – and went down an absolute treat. The only thing I will say is that I would’ve liked there to have been a bit more of it! But I’m not sure if that’s just me being greedy (probably).
My partner polished off his Halloumi Gyros and absolutely loved it. I did have a bite of it and thought it was delicious – although in general I do find halloumi to be a bit on the rubbery side – so I would’ve ordered the chicken if it was me.
Nevertheless, we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals from Cleethorpes TapHouse & Kitchen. I’ve always liked it here since it first opened and have always been happy with the food and drink options. The outside seating area is perfect for enjoying a cold drink on a summers’ day and watching the world go by – and I’m sure we’ll be back for a cider or two at some point while the weather still allows for it!