Must-see nightlife in North Cornwall

  • Blue Bar

    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,…

  • Tom Thumb

    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…

  • Sorting Office

    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…

  • BinTwo

    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…

  • Tap House

    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…

  • Watering Hole

    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…

  • St Agnes Hotel

    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…

  • Napoleon

    The Atlantic Highway

    In the upper part of the village, this whitewashed inn is a cosy place for a pint. It retains much of its period atmosphere, with fittings from open…

  • Cobweb

    The Atlantic Highway

    The local's choice, a short walk from the harbour, with a couple of open fires and a friendly atmosphere. It's freehold, so there's a good selection of…

  • London Inn

    North Cornwall

    In business since 1803, this quaint old boozer is a reliable pint stop, with St Austell ales on tap. Old rudders, ships' wheels and even a croc's head…

  • Central

    North Cornwall

    As its name suggests, this pub is right in the middle of town, and is usually packed at weekends. There's a large streetside patio for al fresco drinking.

  • Chy

    North Cornwall

    One of Newquay's longest-running bars, in a central location on the road leading down to Towan Beach. The action continues till late at the Koola…