Worthing · Goring-by-Sea

Coffee by day.
Cocktails by night.

A neighbourhood cafe and bar on Goring Road. Flat whites and pastries in the morning, craft beer, curated wine and cocktails when the sun goes down.

Our Place

A little pocket of the world that changes with the light.

We open early for the coffee drinkers, the freelancers, and the parents with buggies. As the afternoon slips away, candles come out, the espresso machine takes a rest, and the bar warms up. Same room. Different mood.

Proud member · Independent Pub Club

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome. Paws on the floor inside & on the terrace. House dog treats are free.

Piano

We host guest musicians and run live music events, please contact us if you have a talent to share. We are always open to new musical talent.

Craft Cocktails

A short, considered list built around classics done properly and a few of our own. Stirred, shaken, and poured by people who care.

Local Beers

Rotating taps and fridges stocked with beers from breweries close to home, alongside a few well-chosen favourites from further afield.

Curated Wines

A small, seasonal wine list — mostly independent growers — chosen to match the food and the mood of the room.

Jago's Pizza

Stonebaked pizza from our in-house kitchen, Jago's. Slow-proved dough, quality toppings, blistered in a proper oven.

Private Events & Parties

Birthdays, drinks receptions, work do's and small weddings — the whole room, or just a corner. Get in touch to plan yours.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome. Paws on the floor inside & on the terrace. House dog treats are free.

Piano

We host guest musicians and run live music events, please contact us if you have a talent to share. We are always open to new musical talent.

Craft Cocktails

A short, considered list built around classics done properly and a few of our own. Stirred, shaken, and poured by people who care.

Local Beers

Rotating taps and fridges stocked with beers from breweries close to home, alongside a few well-chosen favourites from further afield.

Curated Wines

A small, seasonal wine list — mostly independent growers — chosen to match the food and the mood of the room.

Jago's Pizza

Stonebaked pizza from our in-house kitchen, Jago's. Slow-proved dough, quality toppings, blistered in a proper oven.

Private Events & Parties

Birthdays, drinks receptions, work do's and small weddings — the whole room, or just a corner. Get in touch to plan yours.

Kitchen

Food by Jago's

Stone-baked sarnies from 9am, then fresh, ultra-crispy pizzas from 3:30pm weekdays and 1pm weekends. Ground beef, aged parmesan, hot honey — all the good things.

Kitchen

Sarnies from 9am daily

Pizza from 3:30pm weekdays, 1pm weekends

Kitchen closed 2:30–4:30pm weekdays

Ask about the day's specials at the counter.

"Remove meat" and "make it vegan" options available. Menu can change — see kiosk for specials. Please tell us about any allergies; we don't currently offer gluten-free.

The Bar

Drinks

Craft beer on tap, a curated wine list in the evening, and a small, considered cocktail menu — plus anything off-menu you'd like to ask for.

2 for £20

on all cocktails · 2 for £18 on spritz

Craft Beer

On tap & by the bottle

A rotating line-up of local and independent breweries — lagers, pales, IPAs and something dark for the evening. Ask what's pouring today.

Wine

A curated evening list

A tight, hand-picked selection of low-intervention and classic bottles by the glass and carafe — chosen to sit well beside a pizza or a slow conversation.

Cocktails

Fancy something you can't see here?

Something sweet, savoury, herbal, or just a classic that's not on the list — ask our bar team. Off-menu is a specialty.

Wine List

175ml · 250ml · Bottle

125ml measures available on request on selected still wines. All prices include VAT. (v) vegan · (o) organic.

Meet the Team

The people behind the bar.

S

Sam Bradley

Owner

D

Dylan

General Manager

(Operations Manager)

L

Luke

General Manager

(Bar Manager)

A

Alfie

Bar Supervisor

O

Ollie

Cafe Manager

A

Aimee

Cafe Supervisor

L

Lucy

Senior Team Member

E

Esmee

FOH Team Member

E

Emily

FOH Team Member

S

Sam

FOH Team Member

Visit

Find us on Goring Road.

Address

Unit 2, 28 Goring Road

Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4AD

Hours

Monday2:30pm – 10pmTuesday9am – 10:30pmWed – Sat9am – 11pmSunday9am – 10pm

Get in touch

dylan@themoonbysea.com

Dog-friendly · Street terrace · Independent Pub Club

Events

Hire the whole space for your occasion.

Birthdays, leaving parties, baby showers, work drinks, album launches — whatever you're marking, The Moon by Sea is available for private venue hire. Take over the bar, bring your own playlist, and let our team handle the rest.

We can tailor drinks packages, arrange food from the Jago's kitchen, and make the room feel like yours for the evening. Get in touch and we'll walk you through availability and options.

Warm interior lounge at The Moon by Sea, available for private venue hire

Menus

Take a menu with you

Download a copy of any menu to share with friends or browse offline.

Kind words

From our guests

5.0 · 49 reviews
H

Hannah T.

a month ago

Beautiful little spot on Goring Road. The cocktails are proper cocktails, the vinyl was spinning, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. Our new local.

J

James P.

2 months ago

Popped in for a coffee and stayed for a negroni. The interior is stunning — feels like somewhere in East London but two minutes from the sea. Highly recommend.

S

Sophie R.

3 weeks ago

Genuinely the best cocktails in Worthing. Dylan and the team clearly care about what they do. The pizzas are excellent too.

M

Marcus H.

a week ago

Great craft beer list, lovely wine by the glass and a warm atmosphere. Live music on Fridays is a real treat.

E

Ellie W.

2 weeks ago

Somewhere that finally feels like it belongs in Worthing. Beautifully designed space, thoughtful drinks, unbeatable staff.

T

Tom B.

a month ago

Best addition to Goring in years. Coffee in the morning, wine in the evening, always faultless.

D

Debbie McAvilley

11 months ago

I found myself in Goring unexpectedly and, looking for a coffee stop, I found this great new Bar with a coffee menu. The Bar is lovely and relaxed, and there were people of all age groups. The staff were very welcoming and pleasant. My coffee was very good, and my citrus bun was delicious — I actually had a second, which is something I never do!

S

Sean Willoughby

3 months ago

Perfection! Great atmosphere, friendly service and most of all… the best pizza I've ever had.

A

Alis Cox

6 months ago

We absolutely love it here, for morning coffee, lunch, or pizza and cocktails. The service is excellent, the food is delicious and the cocktails hit the spot. I want to keep it a secret just for us — we feel so pleased they're here on our shopping parade, and it's a brilliant addition. Thanks for being great and welcoming too.

M

Michael Goble

6 months ago

This place is excellent! Wonderful food and the service is brilliant. My stone baked sandwich was too delicious to wait for so you'll have to trust me. Give it a try.

C

Chris Hazle

11 months ago

The Moon is excellent. Great coffee and pastries. Wonderful atmosphere. Kind, friendly and personable staff who always have time for each customer. Definitely going back and will certainly do an evening visit for a glass of wine.

R

Rachel Marland

5 months ago

We had birthday dinner here tonight, food was great, range of options for food and drink. Staff went above and beyond — lovely atmosphere. First time here and would recommend. Thank you team at Moon by Sea x

M

Mark Geer

8 months ago

Great new cafe on the parade at Goring. Plenty of indoor seating with booths and tables and chairs. Quiet music playing in the background, attractive decoration and lighting, polite friendly staff and a large outdoor seating area too.

C

Charlie Rendle

6 months ago

Without a doubt the best place for a drink in Goring. Lovely staff who make you feel like they want you to be there! This is the spot in Worthing. Oh and great coffee with properly trained baristas.

P

P Dig

9 months ago

Great little bar for meeting up and having a social drink. Staff are friendly. Food is amazing — Jagos pizzas are delicious.

M

Martin Jenner

11 months ago

Popped in for a quick coffee. Service was really good and polite. Ordered an oat cappuccino and my word — tasted the best ever!

A

Adur Drinks

6 months ago

We think the venue is a beautiful addition to Worthing / Goring Road. Coffee is amazing, the owner is the nicest guy you'll meet and the staff are welcoming. New cocktail menu and the pizza is amazing!

C

Cyrus & Shelly Kapadia

11 months ago

Absolutely loved our visit to The Moon in Goring-by-Sea! I had a delicious vanilla oat iced latte (one of the best I've had!) and Cy enjoyed a few perfectly poured pints. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was excellent.

K

Kamil Skwara

a year ago

Great new little bar/cafe in town. Quaint and awesome vibe. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The owner, Sam, is charming and makes you feel very welcomed the minute you step inside.

S

Stephen Bather

9 months ago

Delighted to have found this new bar in Goring. Great welcome by the owner, really nice ambience and the pizza was as if directly from Napoli! Busier than the other bars in Goring we looked at so delighted to have found a new local. Will eat again there as it really is special.

R

Rachael Pazdan

6 months ago

I absolutely love this place. What a gem. Insanely good cocktails and a cozy room that you can spend hours in. Pizza is also fire.

S

Sam Elliott

7 months ago

I had an absolutely splendid time at this establishment alongside my long-time partner. We entered the pub to a warm welcome from bartender and handsome young gentleman Dylan, who assisted me in choosing the perfect cocktail for a cozy evening.

E

Eve Scarfe

11 months ago

This is by far my new favourite place in Worthing. Can't recommend it enough — vibes are great, service exceptional and an extremely welcoming and close community feel. Coffee next level and cocktails even better. Best of luck 🌕🌊

M

Martin Costin

11 months ago

First time visiting and it won't be the last. A nice independent cafe / bar with reasonably priced drinks. The staff are pleasant and a nice chilled vibe. My new favourite place for a drink with the wife.

Q

Quentin

4 months ago

Pizza was really tasty, and was huge. Staff excellent as always.

H

Holly Butler

11 months ago

Really enjoyed my time at The Moon by Sea — relaxed atmosphere, lovely staff, and great service. The food was tasty and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. Definitely one to revisit!

B

Blythe Cronyn

a year ago

Wonderful new pub! The owner Sam is lovely and you can really tell how much he cares about every little detail. We will definitely be back.

G

George Galway

9 months ago

Loved the friendly service, and such a lovely atmosphere for lunch — delicious pizza although slightly overdone. Overall I'd love to go back!

M

Maddie Cowell

10 months ago

Didn't have any food but the atmosphere and service was great. The staff (lovely young lady and very tall guy) were so lovely and accommodating.

J

Jamie Stinchcombe

11 months ago

The best bar on Goring Road. Great atmosphere and drink choices with a very welcoming owner. Our new regular spot.

N

Nick Coleman

6 months ago

Great coffee ☕️ and friendly staff. Didn't eat but sandwiches looked good 👍

J

Jakub Skwara

a year ago

A great local bar. Friendly staff and tasty food. Solid selection of local and imported drinks!

M

Michael Jones

11 months ago

Awesome bar with a great vibe. Staff are friendly, attentive and the selection of drinks is good. Highly recommend.

R

Raymond Dowie

5 months ago

What an amazing place, so welcoming. Will be visiting here a lot I think.

M

Maggie Marlow

11 months ago

Classy and elegantly decorated. Charming owner and articulate helpful bar staff. Just what Goring Road needs. Will be back.

P

Piers Fearick

10 months ago

What a beautiful atmosphere to walk into. Pizzas are delightful and yummy each time and the staff could not be more helpful and welcoming.

F

Francesca Reynolds

10 months ago

Great place for coffee & pastries. Will be back for a cocktail or 2!!

A

Amy Wootton

11 months ago

Great new spot on Goring Road! Great coffee and decor, highly recommend!

M

MacB

a year ago

Great bar — very welcoming owner and staff. Highly recommend going for a pint!

A

Alex Crone

9 months ago

Insanely good pizzas.

H

Hannah Barnicoat-Hill

10 months ago

Amazing service from two very funny and welcoming barmen, Jonny and Louie. Would absolutely come back here again!

S

Sand S

10 months ago

Lovely place, well presented and really nice owner. Come here for meetings and social events.

T

Tim Ross

11 months ago

Just the best — really lovely staff, and the coffee and buns are superb.

N

Natalie Carroll

5 months ago

Dylan is a fantastic bartender.

D

Dougie Harley

11 months ago

Such a beautiful new bar — highly recommend stopping in.

G

G Abraham

10 months ago

A breath of fresh air to Worthing, we love it!

L

Lukasz Bugno

a year ago

Great atmosphere.

E

Ellie Wallwork

3 months ago

Had such a lovely evening here recently with my partners. The staff were so welcoming, the atmosphere was great and the drinks were top tier. They do amazing pizzas there too — 2 12-inch pizzas between 3 of us worked really well.

G

Glenn F

11 months ago

Visited The Moon by Sea with my dad who loves his wine. My dad said it's one of the best places he's been.

H

Hannah T.

a month ago

Beautiful little spot on Goring Road. The cocktails are proper cocktails, the vinyl was spinning, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. Our new local.

J

James P.

2 months ago

Popped in for a coffee and stayed for a negroni. The interior is stunning — feels like somewhere in East London but two minutes from the sea. Highly recommend.

S

Sophie R.

3 weeks ago

Genuinely the best cocktails in Worthing. Dylan and the team clearly care about what they do. The pizzas are excellent too.

M

Marcus H.

a week ago

Great craft beer list, lovely wine by the glass and a warm atmosphere. Live music on Fridays is a real treat.

E

Ellie W.

2 weeks ago

Somewhere that finally feels like it belongs in Worthing. Beautifully designed space, thoughtful drinks, unbeatable staff.

T

Tom B.

a month ago

Best addition to Goring in years. Coffee in the morning, wine in the evening, always faultless.

D

Debbie McAvilley

11 months ago

I found myself in Goring unexpectedly and, looking for a coffee stop, I found this great new Bar with a coffee menu. The Bar is lovely and relaxed, and there were people of all age groups. The staff were very welcoming and pleasant. My coffee was very good, and my citrus bun was delicious — I actually had a second, which is something I never do!

S

Sean Willoughby

3 months ago

Perfection! Great atmosphere, friendly service and most of all… the best pizza I've ever had.

A

Alis Cox

6 months ago

We absolutely love it here, for morning coffee, lunch, or pizza and cocktails. The service is excellent, the food is delicious and the cocktails hit the spot. I want to keep it a secret just for us — we feel so pleased they're here on our shopping parade, and it's a brilliant addition. Thanks for being great and welcoming too.

M

Michael Goble

6 months ago

This place is excellent! Wonderful food and the service is brilliant. My stone baked sandwich was too delicious to wait for so you'll have to trust me. Give it a try.

C

Chris Hazle

11 months ago

The Moon is excellent. Great coffee and pastries. Wonderful atmosphere. Kind, friendly and personable staff who always have time for each customer. Definitely going back and will certainly do an evening visit for a glass of wine.

R

Rachel Marland

5 months ago

We had birthday dinner here tonight, food was great, range of options for food and drink. Staff went above and beyond — lovely atmosphere. First time here and would recommend. Thank you team at Moon by Sea x

M

Mark Geer

8 months ago

Great new cafe on the parade at Goring. Plenty of indoor seating with booths and tables and chairs. Quiet music playing in the background, attractive decoration and lighting, polite friendly staff and a large outdoor seating area too.

C

Charlie Rendle

6 months ago

Without a doubt the best place for a drink in Goring. Lovely staff who make you feel like they want you to be there! This is the spot in Worthing. Oh and great coffee with properly trained baristas.

P

P Dig

9 months ago

Great little bar for meeting up and having a social drink. Staff are friendly. Food is amazing — Jagos pizzas are delicious.

M

Martin Jenner

11 months ago

Popped in for a quick coffee. Service was really good and polite. Ordered an oat cappuccino and my word — tasted the best ever!

A

Adur Drinks

6 months ago

We think the venue is a beautiful addition to Worthing / Goring Road. Coffee is amazing, the owner is the nicest guy you'll meet and the staff are welcoming. New cocktail menu and the pizza is amazing!

C

Cyrus & Shelly Kapadia

11 months ago

Absolutely loved our visit to The Moon in Goring-by-Sea! I had a delicious vanilla oat iced latte (one of the best I've had!) and Cy enjoyed a few perfectly poured pints. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was excellent.

K

Kamil Skwara

a year ago

Great new little bar/cafe in town. Quaint and awesome vibe. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The owner, Sam, is charming and makes you feel very welcomed the minute you step inside.

S

Stephen Bather

9 months ago

Delighted to have found this new bar in Goring. Great welcome by the owner, really nice ambience and the pizza was as if directly from Napoli! Busier than the other bars in Goring we looked at so delighted to have found a new local. Will eat again there as it really is special.

R

Rachael Pazdan

6 months ago

I absolutely love this place. What a gem. Insanely good cocktails and a cozy room that you can spend hours in. Pizza is also fire.

S

Sam Elliott

7 months ago

I had an absolutely splendid time at this establishment alongside my long-time partner. We entered the pub to a warm welcome from bartender and handsome young gentleman Dylan, who assisted me in choosing the perfect cocktail for a cozy evening.

E

Eve Scarfe

11 months ago

This is by far my new favourite place in Worthing. Can't recommend it enough — vibes are great, service exceptional and an extremely welcoming and close community feel. Coffee next level and cocktails even better. Best of luck 🌕🌊

M

Martin Costin

11 months ago

First time visiting and it won't be the last. A nice independent cafe / bar with reasonably priced drinks. The staff are pleasant and a nice chilled vibe. My new favourite place for a drink with the wife.

Q

Quentin

4 months ago

Pizza was really tasty, and was huge. Staff excellent as always.

H

Holly Butler

11 months ago

Really enjoyed my time at The Moon by Sea — relaxed atmosphere, lovely staff, and great service. The food was tasty and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. Definitely one to revisit!

B

Blythe Cronyn

a year ago

Wonderful new pub! The owner Sam is lovely and you can really tell how much he cares about every little detail. We will definitely be back.

G

George Galway

9 months ago

Loved the friendly service, and such a lovely atmosphere for lunch — delicious pizza although slightly overdone. Overall I'd love to go back!

M

Maddie Cowell

10 months ago

Didn't have any food but the atmosphere and service was great. The staff (lovely young lady and very tall guy) were so lovely and accommodating.

J

Jamie Stinchcombe

11 months ago

The best bar on Goring Road. Great atmosphere and drink choices with a very welcoming owner. Our new regular spot.

N

Nick Coleman

6 months ago

Great coffee ☕️ and friendly staff. Didn't eat but sandwiches looked good 👍

J

Jakub Skwara

a year ago

A great local bar. Friendly staff and tasty food. Solid selection of local and imported drinks!

M

Michael Jones

11 months ago

Awesome bar with a great vibe. Staff are friendly, attentive and the selection of drinks is good. Highly recommend.

R

Raymond Dowie

5 months ago

What an amazing place, so welcoming. Will be visiting here a lot I think.

M

Maggie Marlow

11 months ago

Classy and elegantly decorated. Charming owner and articulate helpful bar staff. Just what Goring Road needs. Will be back.

P

Piers Fearick

10 months ago

What a beautiful atmosphere to walk into. Pizzas are delightful and yummy each time and the staff could not be more helpful and welcoming.

F

Francesca Reynolds

10 months ago

Great place for coffee & pastries. Will be back for a cocktail or 2!!

A

Amy Wootton

11 months ago

Great new spot on Goring Road! Great coffee and decor, highly recommend!

M

MacB

a year ago

Great bar — very welcoming owner and staff. Highly recommend going for a pint!

A

Alex Crone

9 months ago

Insanely good pizzas.

H

Hannah Barnicoat-Hill

10 months ago

Amazing service from two very funny and welcoming barmen, Jonny and Louie. Would absolutely come back here again!

S

Sand S

10 months ago

Lovely place, well presented and really nice owner. Come here for meetings and social events.

T

Tim Ross

11 months ago

Just the best — really lovely staff, and the coffee and buns are superb.

N

Natalie Carroll

5 months ago

Dylan is a fantastic bartender.

D

Dougie Harley

11 months ago

Such a beautiful new bar — highly recommend stopping in.

G

G Abraham

10 months ago

A breath of fresh air to Worthing, we love it!

L

Lukasz Bugno

a year ago

Great atmosphere.

E

Ellie Wallwork

3 months ago

Had such a lovely evening here recently with my partners. The staff were so welcoming, the atmosphere was great and the drinks were top tier. They do amazing pizzas there too — 2 12-inch pizzas between 3 of us worked really well.

G

Glenn F

11 months ago

Visited The Moon by Sea with my dad who loves his wine. My dad said it's one of the best places he's been.

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