Blue

Informal busy bar (not a traditional pub) right by wonderful beach, so immensely popular with customers of all ages and their dogs; St Austell ales, several wines by the glass, cocktails, giant cups of coffee, good modern food all day (reduced from 3-6pm), lively friendly staff and easy informal atmosphere; big picture windows looking across the terrace to the huge expanse of sand and sea, mix of built-in pine seats, chrome and wicker furniture on stripped-wood floor, powder-blue walls, ceiling fans, big plants; quiet piped music, live bands Sat evening, pool; open all day in summer, cl 6pm winter Mon and Tues, and two weeks in Jan