Blue Beach Bar & Brasserie in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Of the meals we had, most were ok. Unfortunately the ‘Specials’ chicken burger was special because it was a tiny mini fillet of chicken in a burger bun and £16.50 for this mini fillet and chips (which was no different to the child’s portion of chips) which was just outrageous. We didn’t complain at the time as we didn’t want to ruin our night and we were rushed for time - but basically we wouldn’t recommend the place. Our garlic bread was £4.50 for a bap with butter on and pricey for what it was. The other meals were ok, but expensive for what they were and unfortunately not hot when they came out and came out not all together. It was busy, others seemed to be enjoying themselves but for us it was disappointing.

The best place to relax and enjoy a drink in Porthtowan... good beer and snacks. Service was fast. I think they need some more chairs outside. Go here if visiting Porthtowan for the day.

Absolutely loved our holiday in Porthtowan and it was made even better by the Blue bar! Great food, great drinks and really friendly lovely staff. The food was amazing particularly the nachos and 'trash browns!' Fantastic place to relax and watch the sunset!

Pizza = floppy and undercooked. Budda Bowl - greasy and weird. Smoked salmon bowl - not nice. Sorry. We really wanted to like it, we were hoping for something vaguely healthy after eating chips and burgers in various other local pubs for a week, but this was really not good food.

After a long day of surfing at the beach, the Blue Bar never disappoints. Super happy with all the food, service and entertainment that the kids had. Thanks!!

This spot is the one for the beach! Literally sat on the front of Porthtowan this is the place for watching the sunset (if it’s not behind the clouds!) one of the only bars that sells Cornish cider on a pump, it’s super busy so you may not get a table but a lot of people congregate on the stairs. Dog friendly inside and outside. We ate here for the first time a couple of days back, the food isn’t fancy but it’s decent. Between us we ordered a katsu fish burger which was banging, pizza, the vegan dirty fries (jackfruit instead of pulled pork) and cheesy chips which were smothered in cheese. Quite a few vegan options including the coffees!

Popped in here for a quick refreshing drink. All good, nice seating area to the front to enjoy sea views. Small but tasty menu with a good selection of daily specials. Staff friendly and efficient decent vibe!

We have been coming here for years but haven’t reviewed in a while. This place continues to impress. The food is always lovely, the views stunning, a lovely chilled beach day vibe and the friendliest staff on the planet.

We have visited here for many years on holiday and had the odd drink. However we had lunch here for the first time yesterday and it was very tasty , good portions and well priced. The loaded dirty chips were really tasty and tonnes of pulled pork which was a pleasant surprise. Staff are friendly and a nice vibe and good view. Will definitely be returning !

Just lovely. 😊 the friendliest staff. comfortable furniture and a delicious menu of food and drink. I always recommend the white hot chocolate after a stormy walk on the beach.

What a find, good food, good atmosphere and friendly service. My wife and I met a friend for lunch and although it was busy we were served quickly and the food was excellent and not overpriced like many places in the area.

Great view of the beach. I am a local, so winter great as not to crowded. Great tev& they do a selection of Gluten free & vegan cakes. Tea came really quickly. Even under cover outside in the rain, I love the cafe.

Have always loved it here but it needs a little mcloving down in the wedding / dinner area. But it's still great!

Great place with exceptional food. The Chef at this place is superb. The whole family enjoyed a lovely afternoon with cold drinks and great meals. Great in winter and summer as the views are breathtaking.

We refuelled here after a dip in the tidal pool. A varied menu, helpful staff and great spot. I had the Buddha bowl which was delicious, my friend enjoyed the nachos. the tacos all looked great too.

We went for dinner with our two children aged 8 & 10. Great children’s meals. Son had a burger and daughter had chicken nuggets both came really hot and a good sized portion. We shared a large nachos for starters which was delicious full of toppings. Both my husband and I had mussels which were lovely. A great place to eat with a lovely view.

Fantastic spot for a relaxing meal with friends. A very chilled location with great views. Drinks and food reasonably priced and local clientel are very friendly.

The best Dirty Chips I’ve ever tasted* Good selection of beers. Great location. Cool vibes. Friendly. (*so far, it’s an ongoing thing)

Location location location of course, overlooking Porthtowan beach and surf. Good friendly staff and service.

The Blue Bar is a must for a drink, dinner and some of the best sunsets in Cornwall. We absolutely love coming here and return year on year when we’re down for holidays, the team are brilliant with a mixture of old and new faces who make you feel welcome. We also held our wedding at Blue last year, we couldn’t have asked for a more amazing day celebrating with our family and friends. If you like simple but tasty food and great views Blue is a must.

Over priced, poor quality ingredients, a 45 minute wait for the food to be served….. which was a sausage and egg bap, and extremely rude service. The worst of Cornwall.

The blue bar is a great place to chill and enjoy a coffee or beer on the terrace. The view is amazing and todays weather was perfect. The very happy morning “crew” , Lauren, Jenny and Joe did a great job looking after two adults and four children , the flat whites were very good.

Spent a long weekend in Porthtowan and a few hours in the blue bar. Lovely friendly welcome when we arrived and a bonus as they let dogs in. Just had a few drinks and an enormous portion of Nachos watching the waves crash on the beach. All the food served to others looked as food as the Nachos and the service was outstanding

Absolutely fabulous meal, staff were very welcoming and the restaurant was lovely. Totally recommend and will definitely be a regular.

16 of us arrived aging from 55yr - 6 month couldn’t book but we were in Cornwall for my birthday and looking on social this place looked like a good option, we turned up to a busy buzzing bar, explained to the the guy behind the bar who could not have been any more helpful, set us a table down stairs got us menus. Small menu but still plenty of choice, ALL arrived the same time and hot, food was fresh, vibrant, colourful and plentiful. Next time any of us come to Cornwall this will defo be a must go to. Many thanks to all the staff AMAZING 🤘

The Blue Café, Porthtowan, (October 2020) Blue quadrangle windows, sat in silver - Waiters with one arrow in their quiver - Their eyes slip to the swelling sea, then veer - They notice you and wonder why you’re here? A hero struts toward the sea, a surfer - For the good he does they cheer this soldier - They jot your order with a graphite spear And jab the point because the sea’s so near. Who can resist the lasso of its lure? Who can resist a love that is so pure? The food is fancy fare but a tad dear They kiss each other when you disappear. P G McCormack

We popped in for lunch - super selection of very tasty food. The crew were very friendly and the service was good. In March dogs were very welcome.

Great food and ambiance, would highly recommend a visit here especially as it’s dog friendly!!! We had the squid, nachos and dirty chips and all the dishes were amazing

We really enjoyed our 1st night in porth towan. Weather was glorious. A pint in the sun in a beautiful location.

As standard, just a brilliant place to hang out, eat and drink. We had the Buddha Box and the Nachos to share and OMG! The Buddha Box was amazingly delish! Service was friendly but efficient and Covid guidelines work well - you order when you have a table number or you can takeaway too. The. It’s brought out to you, and it’s mostly recyclable packaging, which is good to see. It’s not cheap but THE LOCATION We walked from Porthtowan to Chapel Porth and it was tiring but brilliant, with near-empty beaches and a low tide. Parking in Porthtowan is easier than at most beaches in the area and it’s all very dog friendly.

Popped in for lunch. Fantastic mushroom and halloumi ciabatta, lovely place to watch stormy seas and have a coffee. Friendly staff.

Visited tonight whilst on holiday. Menu small and not much I wanted so had a kids burger. I expected a thin cardboard kids burger but it was delicious ! Adults pizza and burger also delicious! Staff laughing and joking behind the bar .. it may look like they were having too much fun but it was lovely to see , especially as this didn’t alter how friendly and attentive they were to customers.

Lovely helpful staff and great food, loved the dirty chips! Covid guidelines in place, and nice clean toilets.

I am a local and am really enjoying visiting Blur this year. It is now incredible good value. Fresh, delicious and plentiful. I feel very comfortable there particularly with the covid19 restrictions which I feel are being lay out sensibly and sensitivity in blue bar and are not lacking OR overwhelming. The staff have adapted really well and are making an amazing effort while remaining friendly and kind. The decor for this year is beautiful and its the cleanest it's ever been. Please continue to support Blue bar!

Very restricted menu, food ok albeit a bit slow service. Staff attentative without being in your face.

Popped in for a few drinks on the way back from a walk. Sat outside with great views over the beach, watching the surfers and the world go by. Good choice of drinks with local ales, friendly and fast service

Very Covid compliant, we were quickly checked in to a window bay, which I can't remember ever getting before on previous visits! There was quite a lot sold out on the menu because it was close to 3pm when we got there, but we had the nachos and dirty fries to share (almost too much for two people) and both were tasty and very filling. The service is fab and the location is hard to beat. Brilliant for people watching and right on the beach, which is loved by locals and the least touristy of the beaches in this area. Well recommended by us - we will always be back every time we are down here. Incidentally, one of my close friends has family connections with the Blue Bar and Tris's surf shop, so the village has a special meaning to me! Easier to park here than in any of the neighbouring locations.

what can I say amazing views - we only had drinks but was lovely. If we had time we would have stayed for some food.

We stayed just up the road. The food, drink and staff couldn't be faulted. Definitely recommend the dirty chips and the Mussels. We came here every day of our 7day holiday as it was just too good to not frequent. Menu was varied and delicious. They serve Cornish cider unlike some of the other local bars. Special mention to Jaymie who went out of her way to ensure we were looked after.

Great view, polity and friendly staff. We were seating outside and enjoying the view and great lunch. Highly recommend.

We came here a few times during our week in Porthtowan. The staff were friendly, the service was good and the food was of very good quality. The location overlooking the beach is great and the alcove seats by the windows are a good place to sit.

Visited several times during our weeks stay in the area, a couple of times for an evening drink and once for dinner.It was always busy prior to sunset, the location to watch the sun go down is fabulous, therefore arriving at this time getting a table can be difficult. We were originally sat in the overflow room, which is sole less, thankfully we subsequently found a table in the bar.Service was slow and had to go to the bar to get attention. Ordered nachos to start followed by two main meals. The nachos and one meal turned up together, the other meal hadn’t been ordered. Error was rectified quite quickly and the food was tasty.We were asked if we would like the bill but then waited for ages, again had to go to the bar and ask again. Staff were very Covid aware, asking for track and trace, wearing masks and cleaning down tables ( probably the best in the area) but social distancing was virtually non existent outside.

We spent an evening here with friends, friendly service from Olive our waitress. Lovely food and relaxed atmosphere. Very well organised during Covid times. Would recommend and would come again

Little hidden gem!! Huge menu with so many dishes I wanted to try. We went with the Burrito Bowl and Med Veg Ciabatta wasn't disappointed at all.

Great location, lots of choice on the menu & the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I felt very impressed with their covid procedures & staff were sanitising everything. I could happily spend all day sitting in the sunshine drinking their delicious rosè wine with family & friends, would definitely recommend the Blue Bar.

Great spot to chill out right next to the beach. Good service and selection of local ales and ciders,, dirty chips is a must!

Disappointing evening all round. It was busy, as during peak holiday season. For that reason they opened up the ‘boardroom’ as overflow seating. Room was grubby , and smelt of mould. Despite Covid regulations, there was no table service for anyone seated in this room. For each order (whether food or drinks) you had to queue at the entrance to the venue, along with those waiting for a table. Virtually no social distancing there. The Blue Bar was not redeemed by its food . No problem with it being a limited menu, it is a beach bar after all, but the food was lukewarm, bread served with mussels was stale, and 2 of our party had dodgy stomachs the next day. I wouldn’t go back if you paid me.

Small menu - casual dining done well Friendly staff No booking just walk ins but wasn’t a long wait The views of the beach and the sunset are spectacular!

The bar overlooks the beach so has an amazing view, especially for the sun set. We purchased two pizzas to take to the beach as were very disappointed. They weren’t the normal standard from our last visit. An evening meal was good though, very nice burgers and tacos for the family. It was a bit erratic with the staff and ordering, but it was busy and during the virus I guess that’s expected. All in all I recommend the bar, it’s a good fun lively place, a top spot for the late afternoon drinks in the sun!

We went here for breakfast and were greeted very nicely and shown to a table. Dogs are allowed on the ‘terrace’ with views over the dunes and the beach. The food And was served Within a satisfactory time!

Lovely bar and restaurant overlooking the beach; with good one way system and covid protections in place. We ordered three drinks and sat outside....What was obvious was how difficult it is to get people to distance themselves!! we luckily sat to the left side of the bar outside which wasn't as busy otherwise it would have been "uncomfortable".What I did really take objection to was a couple taking up a seating area for 6 people who "nursed" 1 small coffee between them for the full 3/4hr we were there whilst their children played on the beach!! When seating is limited people should not be so selfish.......We would have probably stayed longer and eaten or at least had another drink if we had had a table to sit at.

We visited a few times during our stay for a post beach beer and takeways for lunch.Really friendly and have a one way system in operation, full social distancing, mask wearing staff and sanitizers available.Good value tasty food.Super spot to watch the sun set.Free wifi was a bonus too as Porthtowan pretty much has no phone signal.

Food was really nice and the views out to the beach are great. We finished dinner just as the sun was going down and it was perfect

We spent a lot of time here over the last fortnight. We arrived on the same day they re-opened following COVID. For anyone concerned, they insist in loffing a name of your party each time you visit. There is a one way system and a controlled entry. There usually is a queue at the door, which goes down quickly. Staff wear masks, and tables are cleaned in between use. It is very well managed and you feel safe. The food is very good, particularly the dirty chips (a must have) and the nachos, but it's all good. Service is friendly and once they take your order it comes through quickly. Sometimes it takes them a while to take your order, but it is very busy and the new way working (all table service) must be strange. They sometimes need a few more staff on. Drinks are good, priced as you would expect for a tourist spot, not cheap but not silly expensive. The view is stunning. Get a window seat, some dirty chips, a pint or cornish gold and watch the sun set. There is no where better in the world. Ps dog friendly with dog ice cream which Sidney loved.

Visiting Porthtowan during the first available week under the eased lockdown restrictions, we were met with a warm welcome by the team at Blue.The outside terrace overlooking the beach is a perfect spot to enjoy a beer and dirty chips as the sun goes down. The dirty chips are fantastic - a must try!Thanks for making us feel welcome

Lovely evening at Blue with excellent views of the beach. The staff were happy and welcoming despite all the changes they’ve had to implement on government advice. The food was great and arrived quickly. Will definitely return next time we’re in Cornwall!

We spent a lot of time here at The Blue Bar! Great food, relaxed atmosphere, good service, very dog friendly, clean, reasonable prices and a view to die for especially on an evening when the suns going down. We loved sitting with a nice glass of wine (or not) with our dog laying at our feet watching the sunsets! A popular place for surfers too, you can see them all just sitting on their boards also enjoying the sunsets, very chilled atmosphere and somewhere I’d recommend to all ages.Also a great little beach and when the tides down it’s fun to go exploring in all of the rock pools. It’s also lovely to have a little bonfire on the beach at night to either get a few friends around or have a romantic evening together.There’s also the lifeguards headquarters on the beach and there’s ample parking close by. All in all it’s a great place to spend some down time and somewhere we’ll definitely be returning to time and again

Thre cafe is in a great location, over looking the beautiful sea. The service is touch and go. Its recently been refurbished, its looking better. The wine list is disappointing. We had lunch which was fine.

Absolutely lovely lunch today, a fantastic manager called Jenny served us with our food and drinks and nothing was to much trouble for her, I highly recommend a visit to Blue Bar with stunning views whatever the weather.

A Lovely relaxing atmosphere, catering for all ages, a great mix of people of all ages welcoming everyone from the beach or town,including dogs There is no rush, whether you’re enjoying a drink or a meal Friendly service, good food amazing views A great find for us staying in the area for a week

It's always busy here but love how close it is to the sea and it's dog friendly. Plenty of parking in the public car park and free in February. Lucky enough to get a window seat this time. All enjoyed our food. Disappointing wine - paid for New Zealand sauvignon blanc (not cheap) but tasted like house wine. Lovely windy walk to Chapel Porth from here after lunch.

As a family when we visit Cornwall we always seem to manage a visit here. Today's visit wasn't a disappointment. They're have had a bit of a make over which includes a new menu, which is quite small now. They do have a specials board too though so even the most fussy of eaters should be able to find something to eat. Plenty of vegetarian options. We ordered burgers meat/fish. All were lovely. Drinks were great too. Happy to come here again.

Went in a few times during the kids half term in October whilst staying across the beach from it, great location just off the beach and nice to sit outside when the sun is out, drinks are reasonably priced and they make good quality pizzas, we also had the loaded nachos on one occasion which was a good portion. The only disappointing thing for us personally was after the first weekend they closed at 6pm every night but I’d probably be the same after a long season of late nights and the kids in Cornwall must be off the week before.

An ok place but a bit too clicky for my liking. We took dogs in and ours are well behaved but a few unruly ones and we didn't feel welcomed. May of just been a bad day.

The Blue Bar is a family and dog friendly pub on the beach you can eat and drink inside or out. It caters for families and dog walkers who are spending the day on the beach the food is good and changes throughout the day. Comfy arm chairs and log fires it is not.

Popped in for a drink after a long journey down to Porthtowan- staff we more interested in messing about with each other and probably looking forward to the early 6pm close. Not what we expected and we didn’t go back !

We are locals and visit the Blue Bar countless times throughout the year but recently we have found it has really gone downhill. Disappointing service. Disappointing menu.

A favourite place of ours, friendly staff, good food, and nice surroundings. Especially love the brunches, smashed avocado on sourdough with chilli and lime, fab bacon and egg baps, and delicious waffles with bacon and maple syrup - always a must when we're down here . If you can bag a window seat to look at the incredible sea views, even better!

This is not fine dining and the decor is not designer, to those who review based on that. We go here every time we come down to Cornwall. Fabulous atmosphere and views. There are only a few window bays and if you sit in the bar it can be a bit crowded and gloomy but this is a great Cornish bar in a small not very touristy part of Cornwall where you can actually enjoy the waves and the views relatively unspoiled. The staff are great and yu feel you can chill out and spend the evening or morning here without pressure.

We ate at Blue Beach Bar and ordered the dirty fries to share on recommendation from our friends. We were not disappointed. They come smothered in pulled pork, melted cheese, jalapeños and bbq sauce. The bar is in an excellent location at the edge of the beach which means that is popular and therefore busy. We were not lucky enough to get a window seat but could still appreciate the views from where we sat. The service was good and they have a good choice of drinks available.

This is a popular place with tourists and locals.

This is one of my favourite places to hang out in Cornwall. Great surf beach and watch the surfers while you drink beer , eat Nachos or pizza and watch the surfers. Excellent

Wife, dog and I were in Porthtowan for 4 days and visited one evening for dinner. Good relaxed place overlooking the beach. Good honest food. Pizza and burger had. Good food and fair prices for quality and location.

Great place to sit and unwind with a beer or a coffee, feel the sea breeze and watch the tide coming in.

We have eaten in this establishment quite a few times in the past & enjoyed their food, but on this visit we noted that the menu was very limited & the prices of their food had risen dramatically. It would appear that they have tried to upgrade to compete with the local pub. We were not impressed with their menu so left & ate elsewhere.

My friends and I very much enjoyed lunch here. Beautiful setting with the friendliest staff who were very welcoming. Delicious food. Best coleslaw I’ve had in years! We will definitely return.

As the title says, visiting the Blue Beach Bar in Porthtowan is a must if your in Cornwall. The Dirty Chips and Nachos are the stand out dishes for me. Atmosphere is great and the staff are really friendly.

We stayed just up the road. The food, drink and staff couldn't be faulted. Definitely recommend the dirty chips. We came here every day of our 7day holiday as it was just too good to not frequent. Menu was varied and delicious.

We went along to the open mic night and a god time seemed to be had by all. Good selection of drinks and a great atmosphere. It was lovely to sit outside the bar and watch the sun set. Highly recommend coming here.

Situated in an extremely beautiful location, you would think the staffs attitude would correlate. Nope.

This is my go-to food place in Porthtowan and we have been going to it as a family for several years now. It serves amazing food (even if the fish sells out quite quickly :( ) and is very reasonably priced. As well as the food it’s a great place to just sit with a pint (of Cornish Gold cyder) and watch the waves.

Lovely restaurant with beautiful view on the beach, with exceptionally good kitchen.Very friendly staff.

Friendly and lovely at the end of the day after a full day on the beach. Lovely views from the terrace. Child friendly, good service, and great beer..

Fantastic location, unfortunately lots of wasps but I know that cant be helped.

Good vegan choices, lovely sea view & friendly staff. Would also be good in poorer weather, but the Vegan selection was the high point!

I've been coming to Cornwall for many years, and never been to this place. Someone at work, who comes every year. Said I must come and check out the dirty chips. And we weren't disappointed. A plate for each of us, and it did fill us up. Very nice and hopefully will call back before we go home.

Kleine Bar und Restaurant unmittelbar an Strand gelegen. Ein perfekter Ort um Surfer zu beobachten oder einfach den Sonnenuntergang bei einem guten Drink auf der Terrasse genießen. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.

Awesome place, Dirty chips are a must and washed down with a pint of Gold. Fantastic staff and a fairly fast pool table the sunsets are out of this world wish I lived 400 miles closer! See you again next year 👍

Love this place to bits, cold beer easy food and great staff. Right on the beach, so just wander in with your flip flops on and enjoy... you must try the “dirty chips’ We will be back....

£8 for dirty chips, one handful of chips, little pulled pork & scraping of cheese. Come on we are locals, live 1 mile from this place & help keep it going in winter! Won’t be coming again. Roll on Unicorn reopening as will be going back there.

Bar położony w bliskim sąsiedztwie wejścia na plaże w Porthtowan z duża ilością stolików. Lokal cieszy się dużą popularnością i panuje w nim Swobodna atmosfera. Menu dosyć bogate zmieniające się kilkukrotnie w ciągu dnia (co wprowadza niepotrzebnie duże zamieszanie). Duży wybór piw i innych alkoholi. Miła obsługa kelnerka.

Good pub grub with fantastic views. A well stocked bar and with the latest Gins ;) which I was very happy about.

I love this place. After a windy drive into the small village this place gives you a warm and inviting welcome. The staff are great and know their stuff. The food is of a high standard with an innovative menu. I would recommend the honey and mustard sausage baguette with Apple chutney and hand cut fries. There are lovely views over the cove from the tables provided. If you are lucky you may acquire a table within one of the bay windows. The Blue Bar welcomes well behaved dogs. The beach is nice.

Popped in as we do fairly regularly and had a pint of korev and a half pint of squash. I drink korev there fairly regular and unless they have put the price up massively then we paid £2.20 for squash and tap water. I wasnt really paying much attention and just handed my money over it was only once I sat down it dawned on me how much I had paid.

This is advertised as a bar with gluten free options. Being coeliac I have no choice but to eat gluten free. They advised the burger was homemade and was gf, but couldn’t confirm the chips would be as cooked in the same fryer- fair enough, this is a common occurrence. So I was offered a salad instead- again fair enough. However there was a gf bun offered with the burger- so winning!

Ohhhhhhh, to be 18 again!!! Came here on our first night and had a great meal of nachos and halloumi burgers. Good selection and lots of vegetarian or vegan options. Blue tacos with cauliflower were a revelation. Staff all young and friendly. Bit too busy for us on a Friday night but great if you're a young person. Very handy place to walk to as we stayed nearby. Lovely sunset views.

We stumbled upon this place on our walk for a lunch break. I was surprised to see so many fantastic vegan options ! Me and my partner shared the vegan loaded chips with jackfruit and vegan cheese and bbq sauce. It was a huge portion for the value paid, it tasted amazing and service was fantastic! Cannot fault the place. It’s so refreshing to find a vegan option in a beach town like that.

Family visit here for lunch, which is in a great location. The food was disappointing though, nachos not great and the kids meals were expensive for what they were. You definitely pay for the location.

Popped in with visiting family, friendly welcome with staff accommodating our group with no fuss. Everyone very happy with quality of food and portions, never felt hassled to rush. My wheat allergy dealt with properly without the usual tut's because some assume I'm on some faddy diet. Great sea views. Happy to recommend.

Stopped off for an hours rest great coffee chilled vibe sat on the front terrace wave watching ,, fantastic.