About Blue Bar
Blue Bar has been on the dunes above Porthtowan beach since 1999 and calls itself Cornwall's original beach bar and kitchen. Big bay windows and a large outdoor terrace look straight out over the surf and the north coast cliffs, and the room has a relaxed, shabby-chic feel that suits families, walkers and surfers coming off the sand.
It is open all year, with hours that shift with the seasons. The current published hours are 10am to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 10pm on Sunday, with food served from 10am to 9pm every day. Food is cooked to order: brunch and lunch through to dinner, a specials board with brunch dishes and locally baked cakes, and barista coffee. The bar pours local ales and cider alongside lagers, spirits and soft drinks. Sunset over the bay is a popular time to sit out on the terrace.
There are no reservations, so just turn up; the team says waits for a table are usually short even when it is busy. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead, and there are water bowls on the terrace. A pay car park is about a minute's walk away, and there is some free parking on the lane (no overnight parking). A function room upstairs can be hired for private events.
Cornish Lavender, near St Agnes, is about 15 minutes away by road, so in summer you can walk the lavender in the morning and come down to the beach at Porthtowan for lunch or an evening meal.
What to do
- Eat brunch, lunch or dinner on the terrace overlooking Porthtowan beach
- Order barista coffee and a locally baked cake after a beach walk
- Try a local ale or cider with the sunset over the bay
- Bring the dog: water bowls are set out on the terrace
- Hire the function room for a private gathering
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open all year, with hours that change seasonally
- Hours
- Published 2025: Monday–Saturday 10am–11pm, Sunday 10am–10pm; food served daily 10am–9pm (times may vary)
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Walk-in (no reservations taken)
Tips for your visit
- Porthtowan gets very busy in peak season, so arrive early for parking
- The public car park a minute's walk away charges; free parking on the lane is not allowed overnight
- Hours can vary by season, so check their website before a late visit
Pair it with a lavender farm
Cornish Lavender · about 15 minutes away
Cornish Lavender near St Agnes is about 15 minutes away, a natural pairing with a beach lunch or sunset meal at Porthtowan.
Getting there
Questions
Can I book a table?
No. Blue Bar doesn't take reservations; just turn up.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they stay on a lead.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. It is open all year round, with hours that change seasonally.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Cornwall, from St Agnes to the Lizard
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
