Doing The Berkeley Beach Huts at The Berkeley Hotel, London

Popping up at the Berkeley hotel for the summer are five rainbow coloured beach huts, inspired by iconic British seaside towns from Whitstable to Padstow. Expect rustic wooden tables, nautical decor and retro seaside classics. There’s also terrace and countertop dining for parties of less than six.

Unsurprisingly seafood takes centre stage: small sharing plates include crab on sourdough, baked scallops, grilled langoustine and freshly-shucked oysters. Mains are equally hearty: fish and chips with a 5-star twist and mussels in white wine sauce are notable highlights. But there are also meaty options to savour, in particular the tomahawk steak with chimichurri sauce. To finish order the ‘Gourmet 99’, traditional soft serve vanilla ice cream cones with lashings of flakes and toppings.

Breakfast-goers should try the ‘seaside benedict’ or Scottish smoked salmon flatbread with caviar, while those booked in for lunch should look to the ultra-decadent brioche lobster rolls.

Drinks-wise, order marine-inspired cocktails such as the zesty ‘Sailor Sour’ to maximise the immersive seaside experience. There’s also cherry or orange shandy if you’re feeling brave.

With oodles of charm and Riviera glamour, the Berkeley Beach Huts are a magnificent celebration of the Great British Staycation. Just be prepared to eat late — tables are booking fast.