Our Top 10 Favourite Pubs in Cornwall
Our Top 10 Favourite Pubs in Cornwall
Whatever you have planned for your holiday in Cornwall, there's nothing quite like ending the day in a cosy pub, warming up by an open fire or watching fishermen land their catch in the harbour. There are too many atmospheric, old pubs in Cornwall to count, but we have picked 10 of our favourites, which we highly recommend visiting if you can. Where appropriate, we have also recommended an equally attractive Cornish holiday cottage within easy reach of a pub that takes your fancy.
Tinner's Arms, Zennor
13th-century inn with low ceilings, open fires and great food and drink. Take a stroll on the Southwest Coast Path before settling in for an evening at the Tinner's Arms. The menu includes Newlyn crab, Mount's Bay mackerel and 28-day-hung Cornish steak. An impressive whisky menu complements the Cornish ales and ciders on offer.
Tree Inn, Stratton
One of Cornwall's oldest pubs with outstanding food is near Bude holiday cottages. This beautifully presented 13th-century inn is set around a lovely courtyard. There's a bar area with a pool and darts and the Galleon restaurant, where the beams are made of wrecked ships, and delicious food is prepared with the best seasonal ingredients.
Blisland Inn, Blisland
A friendly pub overlooking a peaceful village green on Bodmin Moor. You will find this former CAMRA National Pub of the Year at the end of a narrow country lane in the tiny village of Blisland. Nothing beats enjoying a pint of the pub's own Buddha ale as the church bells chime and darkness falls on the surrounding woods and fields.
Watering Hole, Perranporth
Surfers' bar, which couldn't be closer to the ocean without falling into it. The Watering Hole sits on the sand in the laid-back resort of Perranporth. It's a modern pub by Cornish standards, with huge windows and a spacious, airy layout. There's also a heated terrace to watch the sunset as surfers ride their last wave of the day.
Port William, Trebarwith Strand
Clifftop pub for storm-watching on a wild stretch of the North Cornwall coast. The Port William overlooks a dramatic rock and sand beach in a steep valley, a stone's throw from holiday cottages in Tintagel. Pick an outside table on the cliff edge and watch the waves smashing against Gull Rock.
Fountain Inn, Mevagissey
A compact pub just off the square in a historic fishing village, the Fountain Inn is a low-ceilinged fishermen's favourite in the heart of Mevagissey. Holidays on the South Cornwall coast would be incomplete without a visit. The Fountain Inn is a tiny place packed with character and known for its excellent fish and chips.
The Front, Falmouth
The perfect spot to watch boats is the lively town of Falmouth, which is a charming town packed with independent shops and great places to eat and drink. The Front is undoubtedly one of its best-located bars, right on the quay, and was recently named CAMRA Kernow Pub of the Year for its wide selection of local ales.
Ship Inn, Porthleven
Fishermen's haunt with a terraced garden overlooking a harbour. Expect roaring fires, good music, local art and hearty meals at this warm and welcoming pub in the village of Porthleven. If you're unsure what to drink, go for a pint of Skinners' Porthleven, an ode to the surfing waves that break beyond the harbour walls.
Hole in the Wall, Bodmin
An eccentric pub which began life as a debtors' prison. The first thing you will see when you arrive at this old favourite in the market town of Bodmin is a stuffed lion in a cabinet outside the main entrance. Pull up a seat at the bar and admire the display of historical artefacts or catch some sun in the leafy garden.
The Old Albion Inn, Crantock
A 400-year-old Crantock Inn, complete with a Smugglers Hole, Discover original pasty ovens in its inglenook fireplaces, eclectic menus, fine real ales and friendly staff -all within a short walk of Crantock's magnificent beach - what's not to like about this characterful pub in this attractive seaside village on Cornwall's north coast!
Where to Stay in Cornwall
Want to find a holiday cottage within walking distance of one of these pubs? View Our Collection of Cornish Holiday Cottages available to book.