South Cornwall
At the bottom of a hill by Restronguet Creek, this thatched inn is one of Cornwall’s landmark pubs, in situ since the mid-1600s. It’s the picture of a…
Must-see nightlife in Cornwall
West Cornwall
The Tinner's may well be Cornwall's most venerable boozer; it's believed to have been built around 1271 by the masons who constructed the village church…
South Cornwall
Set up by unapologetic coffee nuts Paul and Michelle, this is the premier place for a caffeine fix in Truro. The beans come courtesy of Cornish coffee…
South Cornwall
Cornwall's best coffee house, bar none, run by committed coffee aficionado Rupert Ellis. The choice of blends, roasts and coffees is enough to fill a 2m…
South Cornwall
Probably the greatest idea ever, anytime, anywhere: a prime pub and brilliant bookshop rolled into one, meaning you can browse for reading material before…
North Cornwall
For a seaside sundowner or a lunchtime burger by the sand, this surfy Porthtowan cafe is tough to beat. There are tables outside overlooking the sand,…
South Cornwall
Said to be one of Falmouth's oldest pubs, the Chain Locker is one of the town's best-loved waterside pubs, and recently received a top-to-toe overhaul…
South Cornwall
A proper ale-drinker's pub, with sawdust on the floor, beer mats on the ceiling and a menu of guest ales. Ask at the bar for a handful of peanuts to snack…
Penzance
Purportedly the town’s oldest pub; there’s been a tavern here since the 13th century. It was supposedly a favourite hang-out for Penzance’s ‘free traders’…
South Cornwall
This waterside pub under the Greenbank feels appropriately nautical: with its glass windows, harbour outlook and navy-blue decor, it feels curiously close…
South Cornwall
Peter Walker's craft-beer bar showcases his knowledge, gained while running Leeds' North Bar. Esoteric choices such as New York's Brooklyn Brewery and…
West Cornwall
On a side road running parallel to the Godrevy car-park access road, this dune-side bar has been through umpteen guises over recent years, but it now…
South Cornwall
Truro gets its own craft-beer bar. Lots of thought has gone into the selection, with local brewers like Black Rock and Padstow Brewing Company sitting…
North Cornwall
Now then Newquay: this is much, much more like it. A proper cocktail bar with reclaimed wood furniture, a cool spiral staircase and a fine selection of…
St Ives
Since its foundation in 2010 St Ives' own microbrewery has expanded operations and opened its own cafe and tasting room. The flagships are Boiler's, a…
Penzance
This up-and-coming vineyard just outside Penzance is earning a sparkling reputation for its rosés and whites, which come in both still and bubbly…
South Cornwall
As its name suggests, this one-storey building was once occupied by Truro's grammar-school boys, but it's now a popular open-plan drinking den, with big…
North Cornwall
You can tell St Agnes is getting uber-trendy these days: it even has its own artisan coffee shop. Sorting Office serves delicious pastries and cakes, plus…
South Cornwall
Wine, charcuterie, cheese and cocktails take centre stage at this uber-trendy hang-out on the 1st floor above Hand Bar. Junk shop furniture and patches of…
West Cornwall
A whitewashed, low-ceilinged inn just outside the town centre, sporting quite possibly the best name of any pub in Britain (apparently it harks back 200…
South Cornwall
Another local's tip, a cosy split-level pub that also serves decent grub and one of the best Sunday roasts in town. The main room has the air of a ship's…
Cornwall
This small-scale distillery makes small batches of its two spirits, Tarquin's Gin and aniseed-flavoured Cornish Pastis in a flame-fired, copper pot still…
South Cornwall
Fowey has lots of pubs, but you might as well go for the one with the best harbour view, named after notorious 'free trader' (otherwise known as smuggler)…
The Lizard
If it's brass taps, old tables and banter you like from your pub, then you'll be right at home at the Anchor. It's a local favourite, and brews its own…
South Cornwall
The beer-buffs' choice in Falmouth: a cosy spit-and-sawdust pub, with scuffed wood floors and a copious choice of real ales chalked up above the bar,…
South Cornwall
Frilly and friendly, Dolly's captures the delights of the English tearoom – complete with charity-shop lamps, bone-china teapots and cake stands. It kicks…
Penzance
On historic Chapel St, the salty old Benbow looks as if it's dropped from the pages of Treasure Island, with nautical decor mostly reclaimed from…
Isles of Scilly
A fine pub and the island's only boozer, so it's the heart of the action every night of the week. Decent grub (mains £8 to £14), Cornish ales and super…
West Cornwall
The old Ship dates (at least in parts) to the 1700s and has lashings of period charm, with hefty fireplaces and leaded-glass windows. Food is standard pub…
North Cornwall
A top-notch wine merchant where you can order fine vintages by the glass, and chase them down with Padstow's best espresso. Young owner David McWilliam is…
South Cornwall
Cocktails and continental beers served in a Georgian townhouse, all designer light bulbs and curvy furniture. There's a wooden patio behind, and hotel…
North Cornwall
Known to all as the Tappy, this lively street-side pub attracts loads of locals at the weekend, and often hosts gigs – Donavon Frankenreiter, Ben Howard…
North Cornwall
Generations of Cornish youth have passed through this venerable beach bar, and it's still going strong, despite nearly being swept away during recent…
South Cornwall
This cosy, old-style, whitewashed Portscatho pub dates from the 18th century and is all the better for it: expect worn wood, swirly carpets, plenty of…
South Cornwall
A popular late-night bar set into an old townhouse just a short walk from the cathedral. It looks small from the outside, but opens out Tardis-style into…
South Cornwall
Once the preferred haunt of Flushing's gig-rowers, but now a foodie's pub (mains £8 to £16). The feel is modern, but there are still a few nautically…
St Ives
This whitewashed, beam-ceilinged boozer is as comfy as an old pair of slippers, with a few tables on the harbour and lots of local ales. On a sunny day,…
North Cornwall
A big old pebble-dashed Victorian pub right in the heart of the village, this is usually where nights out in St Agnes begin. It's a bit shabby inside, but…
South Cornwall
A decent coffee stop, next door to the Plaza Cinema. It's tiny – not much more than a chrome bar and a couple of tables – but there are often tempting…
South Cornwall
Veryan's pub is a snug, old-school boozer – fireplaces, woodburners, brass knick-knacks and all. There are nooks and crannies to nestle down in, and a…
