The Towan Blystra (christened after the ancient Cornish name for Newquay, "Tewynplustri", anglicised 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. read more