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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
€1.00 – €1.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Opened in 2001 our family buissness is open six days a week from 9.00am- midnight. We are suitable for families. We have a full adults and childrens menu from breakfast to snacks and specials. We also have some lovley home made desserts. We have a free mini bus pickup/return drop off service upto to a certain distance. (Please enquire). Activities include: algarves deepest pool, Krazy golf, under 8 swing parks and a seperate area for live sports on 3 large HD tvs. We invest a lot of money every year into scoobys and the whole 3000 sq. metre plot is spotless. There is free WI-FI and entry, sunbeds and pool are free to all coustomers. We also do a delivery/take away service on whole menu.
PRICE RANGE
€1.00 – €1.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Table Service, Playgrounds
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4.5
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BoxerJohn
West Midlands16 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
Visited Scoobys again after a two year break due to COVID restrictions. The place was spotless as usual and the staff was so helpful to look after you and make you feel welcome. Breakfast was very nice with quality ingredients being used at a very good price, so no complaint what so ever.
Well done to Scooby and his team, see you next year. With all the facilities on offer why would not visit the place to check it out. It’s top notch.
Written 20 October 2021
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Carrie Smith
Hello John. Thankyou so much for our great review. It means alot to all of us at Scoobys. Scooby
Written 7 July 2023
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dantgk1
Wokingham6 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Great little place that has great convenience of having the bar and somewhere to eat icky on the pool so that you can watch the kids easily.
Pool is a good size and has a section that is 1.2-1.5 meters deep and the main section is up to 3.8m deep!
There is a 15 hole crazy golf out the back and a small play area suitable for age 8 and under.
You can also see the mini duck pool that the ducks share with tortoises. Funny watching the tortoises slide into the pool when it is being refilled.
The minor negatives are that they are cash only, which we knew before we went, and the coffee machine was closed a couple of hours before food service finished.
If you forget cash, they offer to take you to an ATM or they accept Sterling at the rate of their choice which was €1.10 today.
We had lunch and drinks there. Portion sizes were just right and good quality.
A jug of Sangria was $15 and for two of us we had 5 or 6 glasses each!
If you want somewhere with a relaxed atmosphere and an opportunity for your children to make friends and play with others, this is the ideal place.
Written 8 August 2023
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Danielle
Protaras25 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
We were staying quite far away from the old town and thank God we found this little gem of a place. What an absolutely amazing idea to have a pool bar with kiddies area and food plus all the animals. Over the course of the week we dined here 3 times, as a group of 10 adults and 2 kids the food was plentiful, tasty and even though the owner and staff had apologised a few times for being short staffed we thought the service was fantastic! The kids had a ball in the sand pit and swings, the adults enjoyed playing games of pool, breakfasts were fab, dinner last night was beautiful, every single one of us didn't have a bad word to say about it. Everything is spot on! Zinger burgers are fantastic, and although we didn't taste the cheesy garlic bread it looked unreal!! If your going down the non alcoholic route try the alien! It is amazing and so refreshing. Two of our group got the sex on the beach cocktail and said it was by far the best one they had ever had. Enjoy the down time guys you deserve it. Hopefully we will get to come back and visit again!
Written 30 September 2023
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Benno B
13 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We have visited Scooby’s because of the good ratings.
We stay ad the Hapimag resort close to Scooby’s and decided to go to Scooby’s to have a lunch.
The location is a bit foreign and outside located. The swimming pool is deep but more a children’s Pool. There are 6 or 7 sitting area’s squeezed to the pool.
The service is done by teenagers. Although the food tasted good. Many things serving out went wrong. We ordered fresh squezeed orange jus. We get orange jus from a supermarket pack. They forget to serve out the cheese chips. Which we received when we had finished our meal. They also can not count until 5. We received to less fried onions.
The pomegranate Apple smoothie tasted well but was overpriced with 5 euro each. The black angus burger was nice. But not as cheap the reviews promised to be. Our resort charges only 9 euro.
We finally had to pay about 80 euro’s for our family. We have been in a luxury restaurant 20 euro’s more.
It’s a snackbar for typically Customers from the UK with children until ten.
We do prefer restaurants with a bit more ambiance.
Written 5 August 2023
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Terry Green
Ipswich2 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
When ever I visit Albufeira Portugal I will always have this wonderful venue on my visit list. It’s a place where you can go for the day and enjoy some great hospitality food and service in fantastic relaxing surroundings. The bar is close to some beautiful beaches nearby, so staying in the area is close enough to everything you need. Simon the owner has always improved the whole experience with different ideas for his visitors. A brief mention to the food served here it has always been to a high standard the breakfasts are superb. We have stayed friends with Simon over many years enjoying fun and laughter and cannot wait for our next visit to see him and his team once again.
Written 23 January 2021
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Carrie S
Thankyou Terry for your support at Scoobys. We had some great laughs me and you, especially when you was telling me how Ipswich Town was going to win the premier league in 3 years time. Im still laughing now mate. 😂😂🤩all the best Scooby
Written 6 June 2021
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LumbFamily
Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm43 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We came to Portugal for a week and stayed in a top villa resort with a great pool. We planned a few days for the beach and one day at Zoomarine and another in the oldtown. So we decided to go to Scooby's on one of our 'off' days (those days that you are mulling around thinking about what you can do) and from the moment we were picked up, and until they finally took us home, we were made to feel like customers are special.
Great drinks on offer at good prices, friendly bar staff and a great pool. The kids loved the place as much as the grown ups did. And last but not least, Scoobys's spare ribs......a massive portion and without doubt the tastiest ribs that I have eaten. I definitely recommend a trip on one of your 'off days'. Do it !!!
Written 7 September 2020
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carriesX2075KW
Hi lumb family. I must say, what a lovley review this was. My husband (Scooby) loved it very much. So glad you liked our place. Thankyou so much for your support this year. Carrie
Written 27 September 2020
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Kelly P
Gissing50 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
Sadly we had a rainy morning on our visit to Portugal so after receiving a flyer at our villa for Scoobys we decided to have a walk and have breakfast there. As we arrived the sun broke through and we had a lovely breakfast served by a very friendly waitress who made lots of conversation with us. Breakfast and drinks were lovely and good prices. Pool table was an added bonus and lovely to see the wildlife including white tortoise. Big seating area in the shade and sunbeds free to use as is the pool. Have read other reviews and this is definitely a great place to go if you have an early arrival or late departure. There is also mini golf for 3.5 euros. Thank you Team Scoobys!
Written 13 June 2023
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Carrie Smith
Thankyou Kel for your lovley revie. Much appreciated. Scooby
Written 7 July 2023
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Sylvester W
London197 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
We went to Scooby's pool bar for lunch and we had a great meal with fantastic service with a smile. The owner Simon goes out of his way to make sure his clients are happy with the service. The pool is a good size and you also have the free use of the sun beds and also the 4 poster beds at pool side. The kids will also enjoy the garden and zoo area and also the pitch and putt area. I give this place 10/10 for food and quality of service.
Written 28 November 2020
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Carrie S
Hi Sylvester. It was great to see you all at Scoobys. So glad you had a great time. Hope to see you all soon. Scooby
Written 6 June 2021
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lou h
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We found this place trying to research things to do while we had 5 hours to spare before our flight as our villa management company wanted to charge us for leaving luggage at their centre in new town.
We were so glad to find a very friendly spot owned by an English man called Scooby! The atmosphere was nice and chilled with other families who came for the day from other complexes where they did not have a resident pool.
The food was lovely and reasonable prices, the chips were really nice. We had the chicken mayo wrap and the chicken burger.
They had a little park with a sandpit, mini golf and also a pool with a slide with got lots of use! If we ever came back to this location we would use deffo visit here again even during the holiday rather than check out to change the days up
Written 1 September 2023
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Julia W
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
We popped over to Scooby’s Pool Bar for some crazy golf and dinner. Really warm welcome and enjoyed our dinner, the teenagers were very happy to see some huge burgers and i was very happy to try the apple crumble. 3 generations well looked after thank you!
Written 4 April 2024
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OCEAN KEY PROPERTY
Albufeira4 contributions
May 2021 • family
Scooby's is the place to be all around a Great place with loads to do for all the family a must vist when you come to the Sunny Algarve, where you can chill out in the Sun and be served hand and foot. The Staff Marcia, Carmen and Scooby him self are some of the nicest and friendlist people you will meet and the absoulutley best at making you fell right at home and the food is amazing. A Must when in the Algarve from Ocean Key Property to you all thank you for everything you did while we were there see you all soon.
Best Regards
OKP
Written 29 May 2021
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Carrie S
Thankyou so much for coming into Scoobys almost everyday. We are all so happy for this amazing review. Scooby
Written 6 June 2021
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Joanne W
4 contributions
May 2021 • family
If you are looking for a great place poolside with great food, drinks and staff then Scooby's is the place. All ages welcome and you feel at home. Sunbeds are free around the pool, mini golf animals, and so much fun. Thank you Marcia, Scooby and Carmen for making us feel welcome and at home. Clean, friendly and so many laughs. Good to watch sports and get your husbands out of your hair lol. Thank you again we will definitely be back xo
Written 29 May 2021
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Carrie S
Thankyou Carmen for a smashing review. We are all so happy you enjoyed your days at Scoobys. Scooby
Written 6 June 2021
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Shannon O
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Spent the day here on 6th July 23, we had to be out of our villa at 10am but we weren’t flying until 10pm. Found Scoobys online and we were not disappointed!
We were able to store our luggage for free, use the loungers, pool, kids park also for free. They had a pool table, mini golf and other things for a small charge. We were welcomed by Simon (Scooby) who was very friendly and accommodating, his staff were amazing, they really couldn’t do enough for us. Always clearing tables and checking that everyone was ok for drinks or if we needed anything else. We were here all day so we had breakfast and a late afternoon meal here, along with lots of drinks. The food was amazing and everything was reasonably priced. The whole place was immaculate, you can really tell that they take pride in this place.
Our only regret is that we didn’t come here sooner! But upon returning to Portugal this will definitely be one of our first stops.
We had such a good day here, other people around the pool were so friendly and we generally just felt comfortable here. If you have kids you don’t want to miss this place as there is so much to do here and all in one place, they even have a slide going into the pool!
Must say the Cajun chicken burger was amazing! Really cannot recommend this place enough, do not miss it if you’re visiting the area!
Massive thanks to scooby and his team for making our last day an enjoyable and memorable one :) it really makes a difference when the staff are happy to interact with you and have a laugh!
We even saw Tommy fury whilst we were there, what a treat!
Many thanks, The Bristol Family
Written 9 July 2023
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Sevastoula
Leicestershire63 contributions
May 2022 • none
I’ve never reviewed Scoobys Pool Bar because it aways seems to have been around we have visited there every year for what must be 20 years. It great has everything to keep adults and kids happy. Even board games and a basket of sun cream Incase you run out. The facilities are all there a lovely pool and seating lounging area. The food available is well cooked and. Good quality. The breakfast is very good and at the moment May 22 I think the only place serving a good English breakfast.
We worth checking it out.
Written 29 June 2022
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Carrie Smith
What a lovley review. Thamkyou so much. Scooby
Written 7 July 2023
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Scott H
Oyer Municipality4 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
We arrived late after the kitchen had closed. This was no issue as they simply re opened and cooked great, fast and filling food for us. Nothing was a problem and we left happy and full.
Great place. Will be going back.
Written 6 October 2024
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