Skuba Bar and Bistro

Couple of DFL's who love this place.
Jack is a master chef, food is always exceptional.
Staff are excellent - Drinks are always cracking.
Great atmosphere & friendly locals.

Great night life , Great crowds, excellent food in the restaurant downstairs (the Langhorne Hotel) check there Web site on Google maps , lovely food always a must for Sunday roast all freshly cooked, new menu, staff are very friendly and welcoming

Stopped for lunch. Specials were cod and salmon fishcake with wholegrain mustard sauce and pickled cucumber, and a chorizo scotch egg. At around 6 quid a plate, we'll worth it. Both items cooked to order, the chef knows his stuff; fishcake light and fluffy run through with spinach, scotch egg perfectly cooked. From the drinks menu, and chilled Jeager dispenser on the bar - looks like it gets lively nighttime. Polite, friendly staff, clean toilets, sunny front garden. Worth a visit

Another great stay at The Portland Hotel, the highlight as always being Chef Jack's cracking gourmet burgers. I had the 'Smokey Mac' burger. Juicy burger topped with mac n cheese croquettes and the best chunky chips going.

Had a Sunday dinner here. By far the best Sunday dinner I have eaten!! Absolutely lovely!! Staff very attentive, couldn't do enough for us!! X x

Great place to go to on a Sunday afternoon as live music. Food is good drink is good and very friendly staff ! 😊

Nice a quiet for few drinks, would go again

Had lunch on Friday, the staff were very friendly and helpful.
We had the childrens size Gougons and fries which were very good and plenty to share with another dish. We had the special of the day Korean Prawns - now they were supurb and we only hope they decide to put them on the main menu. It ended up being our main meal for the day. The wine is very reasonably priced and good choice. Will definately make it a regular trip.

A lovely place with warm and engaging staff. Good beer and amazing Sunday roast. Highly recommended.

Had birthday celebrations there recently and have to say how very lovely and accommodating the staff were, we kind of took over the outside veranda area and they treated us spectacularly well, couldn't do enough.
Highly recommend 5* service all round.

Been here for a second visit, both have been excellent.
Friendly staff, nice drinks and reasonably priced.
If you stay within the Portland hotel which is part of it then you also get a drinks discount at the bar!
Great little bar

Very polite staff good atmosphere. Got a lovely garden to sit out there if the weather is nice.

Just as fun today as it was 20 years ago when Lee first had the idea to open it. The heated terrace is absolutely brilliant, and the door staff make you feel safe enough to just relax and let your hair down to the old school music. In the space of one night I was whisked back in time to revisit the wild chaotic mess I was 20 years ago, she was so proud to know nothing's changed!

Super friendly bar with a great selection of food and drink. The negative reviews about staff attitude just don’t ring true for me - couldn’t be more welcoming whenever I’ve been there and I’ve never seen anyone have an ounce of trouble.

Wednesday night, after the Frank Turner gig, I came to this pub/bar as I was in desperate need of a phone charger. Besides that, the most important part was I had to get a flight at 7am from Gatwick to Kerry Airport (Ireland).

After managing to pass through the busy pub, I managed to meet Jess (who I believe to be a manager) and another lass behind the bar who were both more than willing to help me out- even though they were so busy.

I had a very pleasant visit- and the team were too supporting the neighborhood in terms of noise after hours. As an Irish lad, the Guinness was perfect, and the whiskey was largely satisfactory too.

Big shout out to the team working on Wednesday!
Sláinte is táinte! X

Good atmosphere.. Nice food and drinks.. Service was a little slow but put that down to it having to be table service due to covid restrictions at this time.

Love this place. One of the only places you can sit outside in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere with good prices along the Leas. Friendly staff and really tasty food. The paella a personal favourite! Thank you Skuba bar!!!

Good place to start the night with a good atmosphere when there’s music playing with lovely staff, Jess in particular always so welcoming and attentive! Always go back

Very welcoming staff with excellent knowledge of the menu, good options for hot drinks, soft drinks and alcohol, options for food available too, competitively priced and in a great location right by the beach.

Great place to eat and drink! Check out the restaurant downstairs if you get a chance.