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The World Famous Pump Room

Vegan Ice Cream, Seafront Cafe

Worth ordering: Ice creamnamed in 34 reviews

Try the apple pie, mint choc chip or liquorice salted caramel vegan ice cream; reviewers praise these flavours in particular.

4.9food Very vegan-friendly

$$$

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination

Good to know: The vegan soft-serve may be seasonal; it wasn’t available in early September in one visit.
Take your ice cream to the small outdoor seating area or the beach for seafront views.

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Ask staff about vegan cones; reviewers confirm they’re available, and one says the waffles are vegan too.
Good to know: One reviewer reported a dirty scoop sitting in water late in the day and subsequently feeling unwell; consider asking for a clean scoop if concerned.

People mention

Sandwich, cake and coffee.

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Also latte.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and fast service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Breakfast, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

The World Famous Pump Room is a casual seafront cafe known for creamy vegan ice cream in flavours such as apple pie, mint choc chip and liquorice salted caramel, alongside toasties and coffee. Its small outdoor seating area looks out over the beach, and reviews praise generous scoops, vegan cones and friendly, quick service; a large tub was about £5 in 2025.