If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, Newquay has a lot to offer. It has several sandy beaches to choose from, and it even has some of the best surf in the whole country. However, its best feature has to be the beautiful seaside view that faces the Celtic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. And the sunsets here — the sky turning orange and red over the open Atlantic — are genuinely one of the highlights of a visit.
Here are the beach bars in and around Newquay best placed for a sunset drink.
Fistral Boardmasters Beach Bar (Formerly known as Fistral Beach Bar), Newquay
If you’re looking for a great bar that’s right on the beach facing the sea, then the Fistral Beach Bar is the place for you. This bar offers a wide array of drinks and food for you to enjoy and have a great time to relax. It’s also a great place to view the beach and all the activities and just enjoy the view. In fact, it’s right beside the beach, so you can literally walk from the bar to the sandy beach.
As the Fistral Beach Bar faces directly the Atlantic Ocean, be prepared to watch the sunset in Cornwall and get to witness a beautiful array of colors that will really keep the mood as the sky turns to orange until it fades completely to black. Definitely, this is a place to check out for that romantic sunset evening.
The Mermaid Inn, Porth
Here’s another great beach bar that faces the Atlantic Ocean. Located just beside Porth Beach, The Mermaid Inn is a wonderful place to view the sea and relax while waiting for the sun to go down. Away from the major beaches and tourist destinations in Newquay, the Mermaid Inn gives a very quaint and relaxing atmosphere that you and your loved one can enjoy.
You and your loved one can hang out at the Mermaid Inn and relax while having a drink or two from their extensive drink menu or perhaps even have a meal while waiting for the sun to go down. It promises to have a great view of not just the sea but also the beautiful orange sunset that will put you in the mood for romance.
Lewinnick Lodge, Pentire
The Lewinnick Lodge is perfect for romantic weekend getaways. While not exactly a beach bar, it’s perched right atop a cliff on the Pentire Headland and just a few minutes’ walk away from the Fistral Beach and the River Gannel Estuary. Its location on top of a cliff gives it a fantastic view of the Fistral Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, so you are greeted with a wonderful seaside view.
The Lewinnick Lodge offers both accommodations and a bar with an outside terrace facing the sea. It’s a wonderful place to just relax and hang out with your special someone while viewing the sea and the beautiful sunsets it has to offer. Stay here for a night or two and enjoy the food and drinks the bar has to offer while enjoying the wonderful sea breeze and the fantastic view.
Merrymoor Inn, Mawgan Porth
Many of the great beach bars and pubs in Newquay can be found along Porth Beach in the northern part of Newquay. One such establishment is the Merrymoor Inn. The Merrymoor sits right at the beachside with a great view of the Atlantic coastline. It offers lunches and dinners and has some of the best views in Newquay.
The Merrymoor is also a bed and breakfast and offers accommodations for you and your loved one to enjoy a romantic weekend. Whether you are looking for a traditional beach holiday or a quick surfing trip, the Merrymoor is the place to go. And if sunsets are what we are looking at, then you’ve come to the right place, as you can enjoy the beautiful sunset either at the bar or in the comfort of your room.
The Watering Hole, Perranporth
If you ever find yourself in Newquay, you should take a drive south to Perranporth, and right at the Perranporth Beach is the UK’s only bar on the beach, the Watering Hole. Unlike most bars and pubs in Newquay and surrounding areas, which you can find just off the side of the beach, this bar is very different, as it is literally located on the beach proper itself.
The bar faces directly onto the open Atlantic — the horizon unbroken, the sunset unobstructed — and the clifftop setting at Perranporth makes it one of the most dramatic locations for a drink in Cornwall. It is genuinely romantic, so it’s definitely a place you should bring your loved one, whether you just want to have a great weekend getaway or are looking for a backdrop for a proposal. Whatever it is, this bar is the place to go for drinks and for romance.
Bowgie Inn, West Pentire
The Bowgie Inn is another great pub located just off Crantock Beach in Crantock, south of Newquay. This local pub is situated on top of a cliff overlooking the sea and the beach. This place offers a great selection of drinks and food for anyone looking to drink and dine with an uninterrupted view across Crantock Bay and the Gannel estuary below.
On a headland above West Pentire, the Bowgie Inn has a wide, open view across Crantock Beach and the bay — one of the best vantage points in the Newquay area. It even has a clifftop garden where you can enjoy the view, especially as the sun goes down in Newquay. The beautiful sunset coupled with the fantastic clifftop and seaside location makes for a great romantic destination. This place is surely something you should not miss.
Lusty Glaze Beach Bar and Restaurant, Newquay
Located right beside the Lusty Glaze Beach is the Lusty Glaze Beach Bar and Restaurant. It sits in a privately owned cove — one of Newquay’s few remaining enclosed beaches — just a few minutes from the town centre. At the Lusty Glaze Beach Bar and Restaurant, you can have your meals right beside the beach and just gaze at the fantastic beach and seaside view. Perfect for romantic dinners where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset as it goes down along the ocean.
You have the option to either sit down inside to enjoy the view or sit outside on the terrace, where you can soak up the sunshine during the day or enjoy the beach breeze at night. It’s open every day and a great place to stop by whether it’s summer or winter. If you’re looking for a romantic place, then this is the bar to go to.
The Beach Hut, Newquay
Rounding up our list of beach bars is The Beach Hut. Located to the north of Newquay near Mawgan Porth, The Beach Hut is a restaurant and bar that sits right beside the bay and a beautiful sandy beach. Because it’s located away from the major town center of Newquay, expect the place to be chill and relaxed without a crowd of people. You can sit at one of many tables beside the window where you can gaze at the beach and into the sea.
The Beach Hut is a perfect romantic location where you can have a bit of privacy while watching a beautiful romantic sun as it sets on the horizon, covering the skies of Newquay in bright orange and red colors, giving that perfect ambience as you dine or have a drink or two. Surely it’s not a place to miss.
Belushi’s, Newquay
Belushi’s Newquay is a buzzing cliff-top bar and restaurant perched above Towan Beach, offering unbeatable sea views and a vibrant atmosphere. Known for its flavor-packed burgers, comfort food, and a wide selection of Cornish beers, cocktails, and ciders, it’s the go-to spot for locals, surfers, and travelers alike. With 13 screens showing live sports, regular live music, open-mic nights, and DJ sessions, the venue delivers top-tier entertainment day and night. Their weekday “Happy Hour” features £5 drinks, 2-for-1 pizzas, and great deals on prosecco and wine. Belushi’s is also dog-friendly and directly connected with Escape Surf School and St. Christopher’s Inn, making it a perfect base for beachgoers and backpackers looking for good food, good vibes, and a true taste of Newquay’s coastal energy.
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