Blue Bird

Reviews

• ... over the no cliffs of Ferring

  Dog friendly, historic cafe set right on the beach front in Ferring.Once you have found your way round the maze of narrow roads in Ferring you will eventually find a large car park (which doubles as a swimming pool after heavy rainfall).Inside and outside tables are available for your breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea (roast on a Sunday).Fairly decent selection including some nice looking cakes. Service was prompt. Portions could have been more generous given the price. The lamb was a bit hit and miss.Similar to the Sea Lane Cafe up the road but not quite as good.Open 8-5 (later during the summer season).

  Teddybear
  Review Date: 08/11/2008 Report review
• Something Different !

  We visited today for morning coffee and I must agree with the previous review, wait for rain and the approach road could be used as an Army vehicle trials course ! It also doubles as a (free) car park with the full potential to be used as a loose shingle, stoney floored open air unheated swimming pool !!As said previously, the cafe is located at the end of a maze-like series of (mainly) bungalow lined narrow lanes dating from the late twenties / early thirties period. No street lighting appears to exist and there are very few road markings that makes this small residential area an ideal location for a Miss Marple story !The cafe itself is something of a mixture in the decorative and furnishing sense. Modern double glazing, very modern kitchen area with an up-to-date dining area in a building that's not much different to its 1920s origins. However, it still appears to have its original furniture ! The gouge marks in the wood and thin varnish are obviously intended to add provenance !Menu, very wide and a little hefty on the price front but many dishes are advertised as home-made so perhaps prices can be justified. However, it's about 20 years at least since I last saw dogs in a public dining area whilst people were eating! Make of that what you will. We like dogs and food but not quite that close together at the same time ! !Tourists, having achieved a miracle in navigation without the use of sattelites, wet suit, snorkel and high-lift suspension on your car, this unique little cafe is located on a fairly remote and quiet part of the seafront. Dog walkers, you've just arrived in a canine playground for our furry friends with beach and footpaths through large open spaces.Car, motorcycling, cycling club members, if you're thinking of organising a motoring quiz with a 'comfort-stop' on the South Coast, this is worth consideration. Only the very best of your members will find it !Website - http://www.ferringvillage.co.uk/business-directory/bluebird-cafe.htmNB. There is a warning regarding tidal under-currents so please read the notices for your own and others safety.

  Wheely
  Review Date: 03/11/2008 Report review
• A hidden treat

  Fantastic friendly cafe with hot chocolate and scrumptious cake! Just great to sit out the beach.

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  Jane M.
  Review Date: 22/09/2008 Report review