Don't bother to go to the Red Lion by Newquay Harbour, total shambles and has lost its great vibe…read more We have been going there for the past 25 years when on holiday and always had a positive experience until today ! Now operated by youngsters standing around chatting to each other who don't have a clue .we ordered food at the bar , only 4 tables occupied (red flag as usually full) waited approx 45 mins for food when fourth table who ordered after us got there food it was apparent our order wasn't coming ! Our order on the computer didn't go through to kitchen, so the youngsters blamed that .Appalling experience, so don't waste your time and money. So disappointing as it always was our first choice for a pub meal and a chat with the locals at the bar ( none in there on a Friday night) No food specials on the board and no advertisement of future events, live music or quiz night etc.

The Red Lion is a solid, traditional-style pub & grill close to Newquay Harbour. The real ale lover…read morewill find several "cask marque"-approved hand-pumped ales, all well-kept and fresh, although the selection is a tad conventional. The spacious inside seating is divided into several areas; unfortunately, the outside ^seating provided on the ground floor level is limited and only in the back of the pub (without any view). Traditional pubs in Newquay are rather few and far between, and only a handful of them are cask-marque. Red Lion is one of the better options; what would only rate as a medium-quality pub in other, more real-ale friendly towns must rank as a superior one in cocktail-bar-focused Newquay. It is a popular place especially among older patrons (such as myself), and can get quite busy towards the late afternoon, early evening. The food on offer is superior pub grub, and my dish (grilled whitefish on beetroot, with small potatoes and a rather sad "salad" garnish) was decent but nothing to write home about. While I had drinks at the Red Lion several times during my stay I decided not to eat there again. Service was down-to-earth and friendly, if a bit rushed (the place wasn't even half-full). The meal arrived in due course though. Have a look at my photos for a better impression of the pub.

Just re-opened and with strict coronavirus restrictions but still a great pub with fantastic…read moreservice. If you are lucky on your visit and the weather is fine grab a table on the decking for fabulous views across the sands of Newquay.

Great pizza and wings, friendly service. Nice outdoor dining with beach sea views. I'mread more

A massive venue that seems to attract the stag and hen do's…read more I cannot see the attraction myself, especially with all screens around the interior advertising stuff. A decent pint of Betty Stogs and a brief game of pool means it wasn't a complete loss.

This is a great place to start an evening out. I have spent many an evening in this pub, which has…read morea wonderful lively atmosphere and a welcoming feeling when you enter. The staff are very friendly, and will serve you as quickly as possible. It has a nice décor, and appears to be like a traditional pub. This is very beneficial as in such a busy town in the summer, it is great to be able to escape the hype, and spend time in a more relaxed place. The drinks are average price, with some being cheaper than your normal pub prices. This is a really nice place to go with friends or families.

I found myself in here this past weekend as part of some stag-do celebrations happily combined with…read moreEngland's first world cup game. The first time I came here I was 18 wearing a pink sparkly cowboy stetson, a curtain as a cape and dancing like a lunatic. I was king of the world. I can confirm that there are still a large amount of 18 year old drunk idiots coming here for a party, and good luck to them. I'm just a bit too old for it. On the plus side, it was the best place to be for the England match. The atmosphere was great and the the bar service was quick despite the huge crowds. For me, these days, the Walkabout in Newquay is a good place to grab some cheap food and a couple of pints during the day whilst taking a break from the beach. I wont be caught in here once the sun goes down.

i came to newquay for a friends birthday. We ate at walkabout. The food was really good and we sat…read moreout on their balcony. it over looks the sea and the beach and there was lots of room. we came back in the evenings and it was almost like a different place! There was a live band playing who were brilliant, there was party lights and the place was packed out, we had so much fun there! i dont normally write these review things but i thought i would recomend this place to anyone coming to newquay so u dont miss out on the fun we had!!!!

This is a massive looking pub but is actually a lot smaller…read moreand cosier inside, particularly as a large amount of the floorspace is given over to restaurant. Had some soup here, which was pretty decent. So was the Betty Stogs.

Food good but you need to get a mortgage to buy food but it is nice and easy to get in there and is…read morequite cosy

Small village pub. The pub is friendly and reasonably inexpnsive. The staff are great and the food…read moreis first class. there is a decent little beer garden out front and a large car park to the rear.

The Cribbar is a large modern pub near Towan Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The atmosphere is actually…read moresomewhere between a pub and a cocktail bar, and the range of real ales is very limited. I settled for a pint of Skinner's Lushingtons Sunshine Pale Ale, which was fresh and crisp. The Cribbar offers the full gammut of alcoholic and soft drinks, as well as typical British pub grub. The location is not quite so great (not close enough to the beach, and with no great view), in fact it seems a bit "lost". Sports TV is available, and of course, the football World Championships were on. (Fairly unattractive) outside seating is also available. By far the most original aspect of The Cribbar is the toilet - differently colored urinals and fairly elaborate installations - including a sofa???! Someone's imagination got away from him there. Very clean, too. Really, no place to linger for me, but fine for what it is - Newqay is not known as the real ale capital ... of anything.

I haven't seen a Wetherspoons looking quite like this before. I'm not sure if I like it or not. It…read moreis certainly an interesting departure from the norm. I have definitely never been in a brighter one. The toilets are particularly colourful! I enjoyed a curry (I've always rather enjoyed the Wetherspoons curries) and a nice pint of Chough gold. I don't generally make a point of taking my camera out in the gents, but (See photo below)

Bertie O'Flannigan's is an "Irish Pub" in central Newquay (in between bus stops Post Office and…read moreGreat Western Hotel, but closer to the former). It's a nice pub, with a friendly atmosphere and a comfy, discreet outer seating area to the front (a bit removed from the street) - only, it's not much of an IRISH pub. You can get Guinness - Duh! - but that's about it. When I asked for Kilkenny at the bar - it drew a blank. All the other beers here are English! That's very peculiar for a place that calls itself an "Irish Pub" - and in very big letters on the front! So, while the pub itself is plesant, quite stylish and very comfy with its darkened interior, lovers of Irish beer will be gravely disappointed. Some Irish spirits however are available. Staff were nice and polite.

The Towan Blystra (christened after the ancient Cornish name for Newquay, "Tewynplustri",…read moreanglicised to Towan Blystra) is the beach town's popular, pre-eminent JD Wetherspoon pub, with all the trimmings: cleaner than average toilets, (far!) cheaper than average booze, cheaper than average (but generally decent) food, a pleasant outside seating area, but - alas, also: a generous helping of lowlifes and riff-raff, especially towards the time the sun is setting on Newquay. Located not far from the Great Western Hotel, it's very well connected by bus (and that's important for people who drink like the British drink on late evenings). Atmosphere is generally relaxed, but can get a little more rambunctious as the evenings progress - due to the local boozers for whom this is one of the more popular waterholes. Tourists should generally be careful! But the prices for booze and food are the most competitive in all of Newquay (It's a Spoon after all!) - and Newquay is not a cheap place to spend your holidays. Rotating guest ales guarantee that the friendly patron (along with the less friendly) will find fresh and well-kept beers available at all times, but during peak hours ordering food and drinks can be a test for your patience, as Spoons are notoriously understaffed. The menu is streamlined, you'll basically get the same stuff at all the Spoons. Only prices vary a bit. Watch out for the Mo-Fr & Sunday daily "Clubs", which offer meal deals for a specific selection of dishes. General advice for tourists on weekend nights: Don't go there, seek out a less busy place. Otherwise, not a bad option in Newquay.

Came here three times while staying in Newquay and the beer was on the money each time; Interesting…read moreoptions in good condition. Ate here too and the food was pretty good. The layout is ok, the terrace out just above the road level probably being the stand out feature. Pubs name is the old Cornish name for Newquay.

Great clothes as usual but all I purchased was a hip flask…read more(as if I don't drink enough already). I don't buy many clothes in their shops these days, only because I already got the items I want from them online. Friendly staff.