Fistral Boardmasters Beach Bar

You're sitting right on Fistral Beach, which means the Atlantic's basically your view and the sound of waves is your background music. It's the kind of place where locals genuinely go, not just tourists hunting for Instagram shots—though you'll get those too. The vibe shifts depending on when you visit: lunchtime is relaxed and sun-soaked, evenings get properly lively when the après-surf crowd rolls in, and weekends bring families alongside the board shorts brigade. Food's decent enough to justify staying longer than just a pint, and they actually know what they're doing behind the bar.