Must-see nightlife in 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Generations of Cornish youth have passed through this venerable beach bar, and it's still going strong, despite nearly being swept away during recent…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…