For Coastal Cafes and Restaurants

Bringing more customers through the door

A seaside cafe or restaurant lives on footfall, yet your best asset — the view — only works on people already sitting at a table. Real View puts it in front of customers while they are still deciding where to go.

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The challenge: a view that only works once people arrive

People will travel for a table with a view, and yours is the reason customers choose you over the place next door. The trouble is that the view only does its job once someone is already there. While they are at home deciding where to spend the afternoon, they cannot see what they are missing, and your busiest tables stay a local secret.

Real View changes that. We place a live, real-time view from your cafe or restaurant in front of an audience, with your venue named on screen. Locals and visitors see your sea view as it is right now — the light on the water, the harbour, the sunset — and that glimpse is what turns an undecided afternoon into a visit to you.

A live sea view is an advert that never closes — quietly tempting people towards a table with you.

What it does for your venue

More footfall, a stronger name and marketing that works from dawn to dusk.

Drive more footfall

A live look at your sea view tempts people to come and enjoy it in person — the most natural call to action a seaside venue can have.

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Build your name

Your venue is named on screen with the view, putting your cafe or restaurant in front of locals and visitors choosing where to eat and drink.

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Reach beyond the seafront

Your outlook travels into homes and workplaces, building a following of people who love your view and visit when they can.

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All-day marketing, no effort

Once connected, the view runs on its own — no posting, no editing, just your setting working for you from morning to night.

How It Works

Whether you already have a camera or are starting from scratch, getting your view live is simple.

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Connect your view

Already stream a camera online? We can work with your existing feed. Starting from scratch? The Real View Bridge — a small, pre-configured Raspberry Pi device — connects an ordinary camera to the platform with no technical work on your part.

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We take it live

We handle the deployment. Your view goes live as a stable, broadcast-quality feed with your business named on screen — nothing for your team to manage day to day.

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Reach your audience

Your view goes live in the free Real View app, with your business named on screen for everyone watching at home. You can run the very same view on a TV at your own venue, turning a screen by the door into a live window onto your location.

No camera yet? Our step-by-step setup guide lists the exact parts and includes our pre-configured Raspberry Pi image, so set-up stays simple and inexpensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it hard to set up?
No. If you already stream a camera we can often use it. Otherwise the Real View Bridge — a small, pre-configured device — connects an ordinary camera with no technical work, needing only power and internet.
What does it cost?
Becoming a Real View Creator is free. You can share your view for exposure or earn commission as your audience grows. We will explain both options.
What are the technical requirements?
A camera with a clear view of the sea or harbour and a reliable internet connection. We handle the deployment and keep the feed running.
How does it bring in customers?
Your venue is named on screen for everyone watching in the Real View app, putting your name in front of people deciding where to go. A real-time glimpse of your setting is a direct prompt to visit.
Can we protect our diners’ privacy?
Yes. You choose the framing, and most venues point the camera out at the sea or horizon rather than at tables, keeping the focus on the view.

Turn your view into footfall

Tell us about your coastal cafe or restaurant and the view you'd like to share. We'll handle the set-up and help you bring more customers through the door.