Old photographs prove the existence of a catering establishment here probably at least as far back as the Second World War. Until about 1980, that took the form of a beach hut known as "SNAX". At around that time, the first sea defence wall was built which meant that SNAX had to be demolished. In its place the well known Cliff Austin, then owner, persuaded the local authority to give permission for construction of a permanent structure right by the sea - almost unheard of in this town. Thus came about the simple and slightly hispanic building now known as Café Oasis.

The Austin family continued to operate very much in the traditional way until 1993. After a short and inconclusive interlude, the Cocks family took over in 1996 with optimistic ideas about a different sort of operation, ideas which have largely been realised. We now operate all year round, offering simple but quality food by day and something rather more elaborate at night.