Phoenix, Watergate Bayback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
First time back here after a 2 year break, Food ok but a bit pricey, beer also ok again a bit pricey but average for the area.
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the fish and chips were great and the doombar was in good nick, it's more lick a sufers shack than a pub, perfectly understandable in Watergate bay, with a large terrace overlooking the ocean, I prefer the more traditional type of place but I would definately use it again
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Been going to Watergate for the past 4 years. The phoenix has always been a regular haunt.Good beer (local) and the food is good although not as good as last year and the menu has shrunk considerably,I'llput it down to the fact we went a bit earlier this year. Staff ok but could cheer up a bit and a tip for the young man behind the bar, don't stop mid-way through pouring the pint of the punter who has just spent �30 on food etc just to see to the young bit of totty asking about the internet connection!! Not good customer service!
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Good pint of St.Austell Tribute, reasonable prices, and friendly bar staff, make this a pleasant place to while away a few hours. The view out to sea from the upstairs bar is pretty good aswell - even on October evenings! Apart from the nearby Beach Hut (which is mainly set up for food), and the bar of the Watergate Bay Hotel (pricey, and obviously not a pub), this is the only place to get a pint on the bay itself. Not really a problem though if you are staying within staggering distance.
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Went on a girlie weekend to Watergate in June and spent a lot of time here. Really chilled out place. But above all it has amazing food, didn't think this was possible in Cornwall (sorry if this offends any locals!). And a great looking head chef as well � who all the girls in my party really fancied!! Think he was called Simon? Check him out...ohh and his food.
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Went here on a Wednesday night in late June.
Staff very friendly. Food and views upstairs were great. The two Cornish ales I tired were also nice.
Went downstairs after we ate, and they had an 'open mike' night.
Apart from one bloke, who was tolerable, the rest of the performaces were some of the worst I've ever heard. Being a surfer area, they seemed to be a few local Jack Johnson (who isn't someone I'd want to aspire to) wannbees, but all really bad. Even worse, from all the smug self-satsified back slapping that was going on afterwards, these people actually thought they were good.
However, in spite of all this, I actually found these poor performances rather amusing and had an enjoyable night overall.
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At first viewing this looks like any other surfer pub. A second glance seems to confirm this status. Go upstairs though and you'll find wonderful views over the bay and ..... the best food we've experienced in a restaurant let alone a pub. Now, I'm not saying surfers don't like good food - but this really took us by surprise. I would even consider the six and a half hour journey there for another fabulous steak, or the amazing scallops and sea bass, light as a feather duck wontons...I'm salivating at the thought! Get there quick before this wonderful young chef is poached (no pun intended) by a top restaurant. By the way, the toilets were spotless and the staff a pleasure. Stop reading now and get in the car!!!
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i would love to work at this boozer. the atmosphere was really chilled and i loved the idea of pizza handmade behind the downstairs bar. josh linfitt
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Excelent food convivial atmosphere and good beer great staff.
Very friendly and very relaxed
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Very friendly pub with great food and real ale. The prices are reasonable. There is also a pool table and Darts
Rob - 27 Jan 2004 16:53 |
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