Best Newquay Pubs ?

Stormrider · #1 (**permalink**) 7th June 2008, 00:55

When i used to go down to Newquay in the old days,my favourite pub used to be The Red Lion.The pool table used to be at the front of the pub,where i could drink,play pool and watch the sunset over the harbour.

Then things changed,the pool table got placed in the back of the pub.The pub got redecorated,and became more of a food place rather than a pub for surfers.

So now my favourite pub is AW secret local.

So where is your favourite pub in or around Newquay?,and why?.

*SolSticE* · #2 (**permalink**) 7th June 2008, 08:31

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Originally Posted by Stormrider

When i used to go down to Newquay in the old days,my favourite pub used to be The Red Lion.The pool table used to be at the front of the pub,where i could drink,play pool and watch the sunset over the harbour.

Then things changed,the pool table got placed in the back of the pub.The pub got redecorated,and became more of a food place rather than a pub for surfers.

So now my favourite pub is AW secret local.

So where is your favourite pub in or around Newquay?,and why?.

one of the pubs in Crantock, i won a watering can in the pub quiz and got extremely drunk with the very cute australian barman.........as you do.....well what else are you to do when ya fella is slumped in a heap after too many whiskey chasers?

ANCIENTWILLIAM · #3 (**permalink**) 7th June 2008, 21:26

THE FORT is nice out of season with the views over the Harbour, The Wedge sweeping up to Porth etc.
Hellish though in the bleedin season with bloody kids running around ...

(Where's the nerve gas cannisters ...)

However personally ... Newquay doesn't have one now.

starfish · #4 (**permalink**) 8th June 2008, 12:03

red lion for me

love the place, especially out of season

TWS · #5 (**permalink**) 10th June 2008, 00:02

I don't mind the Mermaid in Porth. The jukebox has every UK top 40 chart song since 1952 on it!

ANCIENTWILLIAM · #6 (**permalink**) 10th June 2008, 11:13

Never been in The Mermaid but it looks bloody rough on the outside!

So far then in Newquay we have :

* RED LION - OUT OF SEASON

Out of Newquay we have :

* MY SECRET LOCAL

* PUB IN CRANTOCK - Any names yet Solstice

* THE MERMAID in PORTH

Stormrider · #7 (**permalink**) 21st June 2008, 09:58

I have just got my latest issue of Carve magazine.On it they have a little booklet of the best beach bars in the world.

The have the Chy Bar as been the sleekest bar and club in Newquay.

Anyone been to the Chy Bar?,is it that good?.

ANCIENTWILLIAM · #8 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2008, 23:55

The CHY BAR use to be a really nice pub with good food called CHY AN MOR which translates from Cornish to English to House by the Sea ...

(Though it is actually missing a word in its true translation of Chý dré an mór!

)

It overlooked TOWN & what was the old cinema before that too was turned into another bloody WALKABOUT ...

However I digress ... I've been in the CHY at least once a year for the last couple of years & it has no soul. Plus midweek last year it seemed to contain young girls & much older blokes - bar staff didn't find it amusing when I asked was it a special father & daughters night

So for those from the major towns & city's they will probably love it but those I've been in there with ... NAH

Stormrider · #9 (**permalink**) 23rd June 2008, 09:25

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Originally Posted by ANCIENTWILLIAM

The CHY BAR use to be a really nice pub with good food called CHY AN MOR which translates from Cornish to English to House by the Sea ...

(Though it is actually missing a word in its true translation of Chý dré an mór!

)

It overlooked TOWN & what was the old cinema before that too was turned into another bloody WALKABOUT ...

However I digress ... I've been in the CHY at least once a year for the last couple of years & it has no soul. Plus midweek last year it seemed to contain young girls & much older blokes - bar staff didn't find it amusing when I asked was it a special father & daughters night

So for those from the major towns & city's they will probably love it but those I've been in there with ... NAH

Thanks for all the info AW.

According to the carve booklet,they have a rock night there on a Saturday.So next time i am down,i will probably call in to see what the place is like.

As a surfing veteran,i wonder if i will meet any younger women in there.

ANCIENTWILLIAM · #10 (**permalink**) 24th June 2008, 17:05

So to update ...

In Newquay :

* RED LION - OUT OF SEASON
* CHY BAR - Saturday 'Rock' nights.

Out of Newquay we have :

* MY SECRET LOCAL

* PUB IN CRANTOCK - Any names yet Solstice

* THE MERMAID in PORTH

minimaxs1 · #11 (**permalink**) 11th September 2008, 12:56

just to annoy AW i'll keep this thread going.

i was down this weekend and had a top night in Sailors bar where they had a battle of the bands on very entertaining especially the lad who sang about big ginger girls.
we spent the rest of the time in the bar side of Koolas latin nigt with bongo's and saxaphone on Friday, and northern soul on sat and only one stag night in all weekend it's great they all seem to bypass this place and head down to the worst spot in Newquay walkabout. only downside is the drinks are a bit pricey but it's worth it for the grown up atmosphere.
oh and thanks to the chavved up t055ers from essex who woke us up at 4am Sat and Sun morning having running battles with whoever they could, I couldn't believe it was the same inbred single celled ameobas both times.
with any luck they'll do the world a favour and hurry up and drop dead and never come back to Newquay.

ANCIENTWILLIAM · #12 (**permalink**) 17th September 2008, 19:58

Wasn't a problem at all MINIMAX1 & no annoyance as I can just move your post to the right thread like I have

So then for the update ...

In Newquay :

* RED LION - OUT OF SEASON
* CHY BAR - Saturday 'Rock' nights.
* KOOLAS - The Bar Side though according to MINIMAXS1 !!!
* SAILORS - Again according to MINIMAXS1

Out of Newquay we have :

* MY SECRET LOCAL

* PUB IN CRANTOCK - Any names yet Solstice

* THE MERMAID in PORTH

Seems like open season on Essex lads then for this month as there nothin special ...

minimaxs1 · #13 (**permalink**) 24th September 2008, 16:16

your power crazy man

why the roll of the eyes for Snailors it was a good night probably not indicative of most nights there but a good night never the less. Thinking about it your probably best moving it off the list AW in case it gives folk the wrong idea

Stewart Plant · #14 (**permalink**) 25th September 2008, 16:37

Well best bars in and around Newquay

Red Lion - Eat the BURGER!!
Lanhearne by the ZOO for FOOD and FOOTBALL COVERAGE
Belushis For Night Out
B***** - Yep that big P*** Place, wont mention Name as certain people will kill me
Farmers Arms at St Columb Minor when it has a Band on, proper local pub
The Fort - Out of season but gone very posh now
Merrymoor at Mawganporth - Good Food

Plus a few others

ANCIENTWILLIAM · #15 (**permalink**) 25th September 2008, 22:19

In Newquay :

* RED LION - OUT OF SEASON also eat the burger apparently!
* CHY BAR - Saturday 'Rock' nights.
* KOOLAS - The Bar Side.
* SAILORS - Some nights.
* LANHEARNE - Food & Football coverage!
* B***** - Recommended by Stewart Plant!
* THE FORT - Out of season.

Out of Newquay we have :

* MY SECRET LOCAL

* PUB IN CRANTOCK - Any names yet Solstice

* THE MERMAID in PORTH
* FARMERS ARMS in ST COLUMB MINOR when there's a band on!
* MERRYMOOR at MAWGANPORTH - Good Food