If there’s one thing you don’t get in Southwold, it’s a huge amount of variety. If you’re staying for a day, the onslaught of fish & chips is quite welcome — after a few days, it gets understandably tiring. Enter The Clockhouse; situated part way down the pier, you can tuck into some great pizza or paninis. We went twice on our recent holiday — once for a quick cuppa and cake, the second for lunch. The cuppa was lovely, with a great slice of millionaires shortbread, the perfect size for two to share. Second up for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised! Sitting outside in the sea breeze(read it was really windy), we were sheltered by the metal surrounded bench seating, which is probably one of the best things the pier folk have ever thought of, allowing you to sit outside and forget about the weather. The menu is simple and I quickly decided on the goats cheese and caramelised onion pizza, which I shared with the other half; it arrived in good time, with an additional plate — when placing the order, my dad was asked how many people would be sharing each pizza, a clever touch, showing that they recognise what people might want. Of course, you’re going to get a few flies and wasps, but it’s worth it for a little bit of something different! Just don’t look down, that sea looks awful choppy.
