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WAX at Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall
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WAX at Watergate Bay

4.4 (716)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4AB

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
WAX is Watergate bays newest venue. The Bar and Kitchen offers you a chance to experience amazing food and drink while overlooking the iconic bay.

If your looking for a table of 6 or more please give us a call 01637 860353
Please note, our table turnover time is 1.5hrs

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Grainger
  • Neighborhood
    Newquay
  • Parking details
    Cornwall Council Carpark opposite WaxFree from 4pm between April-OctFree ALL DAY Nov- March
  • Public transit
    First Bus A5 Route Newquay-Padstow
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 716 people are saying

WAX at Watergate Bay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
WAX at Watergate Bay is a hidden gem on the North Coast, offering "excellent food" and "amazing service" from a friendly team. Enjoy "tasty burgers," "crispy fries," and a "great selection of drinks," all close to the beach. Ideal for dog-friendly visits with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
716 Reviews
  1. Warren

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favourite places on North Coast, real unsung hero compared to the known names. Excellent food, friendly staff, good selection drinks,dog friendly.

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  2. Jan

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly staff Great choice of indoor / outdoor seating Tasty food

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  3. James

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was nice enough but not special enough to travel for - there are other equally good places nearer to where we live. The main reason we travelled here from St Teath was to see the Old Time Sailors. The booking link to WAX was straight from the sailers’ Facebook ad. Their show was cancelled and we were not informed in advance. This was really poor communication and I am sure that a lot of people had booked tables with the expectation of seeing them. It felt dishonest and I’m sure that the bar knew that people would cancel their tables if they knew the sailers had cancelled- and so didn’t tell people.

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  4. Hannah

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing service from a very friendly team.

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  5. Ashley

    Cornwall1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite places to relax in Cornwall, only complaint can be food is over priced and portion sizes are tiny

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  6. Dan

    Cornwall1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice cocktails, tasty burgers and crispy fries. Staff were really friendly and it's a very short walk from the beach.

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  7. Roger

    Cornwall2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff. Great service, good food and fantastic value

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  8. Kirsty

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for food and drinks for my birthday with a few friends. Staff were lovely, really friendly. Food was amazing and drinks went down nicely. Can't wait to go back for the lighter warmer evenings and sit on the terrace outside.

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  9. Paul

    Cornwall2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, have eaten here several times now, quite busy, loads of seating & tables. Busy kitchen staff, not kept waiting too long for our order to arrive….but there were only two staff members at the front of house, so upon our early arrival we were kept waiting to be seated for more than 15 minutes after our booked table time…..but again, not long to wait for our order to arrive, and it was very good and worth the waiting! Thank you all for your hard work and overall attentive service.

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  10. Madeleine

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, well priced, helpful staff! Thank you

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FAQs

WAX at Watergate Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01637 860353.

WAX at Watergate Bay is rated 4.4 stars by 716 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for WAX at Watergate Bay

Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newquay
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Cornwall Council Carpark opposite WaxFree from 4pm between April-OctFree ALL DAY Nov- March
  • Public transit
    First Bus A5 Route Newquay-Padstow
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Grainger
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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