Stories from the Bay
Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time with family and friends.
![Christmas pudding gin in a gin glass with a twist of zesty orange peel](/media/krab4fhm/cocktail-atlantic-christmas-pudding-recipe.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133117746500530000)
Atlantic Christmas pudding cocktail recipe
The Christmas pudding in this cocktail comes from the Atlantic distillery. Follow the recipe here.
The Christmas pudding in this cocktail comes from the Atlantic distillery. Follow the recipe here.
![Espresso martini](/media/tzmfxaeh/affogato-espresso-martini.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133209412582400000)
Affogato Espresso Martini
A twist on the classic espresso martini, with Black cow vodka, Kahlua coffee liquor, Origin coffee, and a scoop of your choice of ice cream.
A twist on the classic espresso martini, with Black cow vodka, Kahlua coffee liquor, Origin...
![Black Forest Gateau](/media/kxwmynrj/black-forest-gateau.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133210530019100000)
Black Forest Gateau
A clarified milk punch cocktail recipe with Tarquins black cherry gin, cherry liquor, lemon juice, double cream, and whole milk.
A clarified milk punch cocktail recipe with Tarquins black cherry gin, cherry liquor, lemon juice,...
![Bude tidal pool](/media/l2jeixdm/bude-tidal.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133208650029370000)
Jack Frost cocktail
Built in the 1930’s, Bude sea pool provides the inspiration for our rum based Christmas cocktail from Cornish Distilling Co..
Built in the 1930’s, Bude sea pool provides the inspiration for our rum based Christmas...
![Blood orange and cranberry cocktail](/media/kuqdeijp/blood-orange-and-cranberry-fizz-cocktails.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133210566311670000)
Blood orange & cranberry fizz
Cocktail recipe - from St Ives comes this unique blood orange gin, mixed with Cointreau, cranberry juice, and topped with Laurent Perrier Champagne.
Cocktail recipe - from St Ives comes this unique blood orange gin, mixed with Cointreau,...
![Apple And Rhubarb Sour Mocktail](/media/nmtd1thl/apple-and-rhubarb-sour-mocktail.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133210570655170000)
Apple & rhubarb sour mocktail
A non-alcoholic apple and rhubarb sour with apple juice, lemon and foaming bitters.
A non-alcoholic apple and rhubarb sour with apple juice, lemon and foaming bitters.
![Figgy Pudding martini](/media/vtrnuyq5/figgy-pudding-martini.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133211070392630000)
Figgy Pudding martini recipe
The Figgy Pudding in this cocktail comes from Tarquins. Our twist includes cider brandy from Fowey Valley. A proper Cornish cocktail.
The Figgy Pudding in this cocktail comes from Tarquins. Our twist includes cider brandy from...
![Glass of hot gin and tonic at the beach hut](/media/lxsb2ivt/cocktail-hot-gin-and-tonic-recipe.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133117740121470000)
Hot gin & tonic recipe
Trust us. When it's cold outside, hot gin and tonic is the answer. We use a tonic syrup combined with hot water to recreate the flavour of the tonic.
Trust us. When it's cold outside, hot gin and tonic is the answer. We use...
![Bar tender pouring champagne into kir royale cocktail glass](/media/swtgyore/cocktail-recipe-cornish-kir-royale-camel-valley.jpg?width=375&height=210&quality=70&rnd=133117743763100000)
Cornish kir royale recipe
Pairings of blackcurrant liqueur (cassis) and champagne have traditionally made the french cocktail Kir Royale a firm favourite.
Pairings of blackcurrant liqueur (cassis) and champagne have traditionally made the french cocktail Kir Royale...
Watergate Bay on Film
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
![Looking through the glass into The Living Space restaurant](/media/rwobomj3/watergatebay_owentozer_4stars-37.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133196548018830000)
![A surfer rides a wave](/media/2lio3xod/2021-english-national-surfing-championships-webgallery-008.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133081523270670000)
Events calendar
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
Polo on the Beach
Polo on the Beach was always designed to break down the elitist barriers associated with polo, letting as many people as possible have a taste of this dynamic, action-packed spectacle, capturing their imagination and inspiring them to try something new.
![A polo jockey chasing after the ball](/media/rmopjgsr/polo-on-the-beach-2017-8846.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133192119633400000)