Sunday through Thursday, 4 to 6pm. June 11 through September 30. A walk-in happy hour — no reservation needed.
The pitch
You spent the day at Sandbanks. You're sandy. You're sunburned. You've decided the cottage doesn't need groceries tonight. Apres Beach happy hour is the reward — 30% off cocktails and shareables, served on a patio designed for sandy feet and tired smiles. No booking, no ticket — just walk in and grab a seat.
What's on
The 30% off applies to cocktails and shareables:
- Cocktails — wine slushies (Cherry Pie, Marmalade Pie, the seasonal one Sophie's making this week), vermouth cocktails (Madonna Sbagliato, Haberdasher Kalimotxo, Pet-Nat Spritz)
- Shareables — whipped feta with hot honey, ceviche bowls, garden popcorn, street corn nachos
The rest of the menu — piquette pours, wine by the glass, hot dogs — is at its regular (already-friendly) price and just as good.
Why we built it
Because the best part of a beach day is the bit after — when you're in the car on the way home, salty and quiet, and you realize you don't have to cook. Apres Beach is for that moment. It's also for the locals — the contractor who wraps at 4, the teacher between school years, the neighbour who walks over. We run it Sunday through Thursday because those are the slow days that deserve the boost — Fridays and Saturdays at Traynor are already buzzing.
What to expect
The 4-6 crowd has its own pace. Patio fills up by 5. Service runs faster than dinner service — most plates come out in under 12 minutes. The vibe is loose. No reservation needed — Apres Beach is a walk-in happy hour, not a bookable experience. Bringing a group of 6+? Give us a heads-up so we can seat you.
Full details on the Apres Beach landing page →
