Cornish Pubs
Kernewek Diwotti
Web: www.cornwallpubtrail.blogspot.co.uk
Could be one long pub crawl
There a wide range of pubs across Cornwall many of them date back to the mining years and others were started in the many ports and harbours around the coast. For most villages the pub was the central point.
Albaston, near Gunnislake
Altarnun
- Ring O'Bells - closed 1913
Angarrack, near Hayle
Antony, near Torpoint
Ashton, near Helston
Barriper, near Camborne
Beacon, near Camborne
Bedruthan, near Newquay
Blackwater, near Redruth
Blisland, near Bodmin
Bodinnick
Bodmin
- The Barley Sheaf, 2 Lower Bore Street, PL31 2JX, Tel: (01208) 72716.
Bolingey, near Perranporth
Bolventor
Boscastle
Botallack
Botusfleming, near Saltash
Brea, near Camborne
- The Brea Inn, Higher Brea, TR14 9DA, Tel: (01209) 713706.
Breage, near Helston
Bryher, Isles of Scilly
- Fraggle Rock Bar Cafe, Harbour View, TR23 0PR, Tel: (01720) 422222, Web: www.bryher.co
Bude
Budock Water, near Falmouth
Bugle, near St. Austell
Cadgwith
Callington
- The Coachmakers Arms - closed 2012
Calstock
Camborne
- Clipper Bar, 9 Commercial Street, TR14 8JZ, Tel: (01209) 612656
- The Railway Tavern - closed 2017
- Basset Arms Hotel - closed 1985
- Commercial Hotel - closed 1940
- Golden Lion - closed 1992
Camelford
Canonstown, near Hayle
Carbis Bay, near St. Ives
Carclaze, near St. Austell
Cargreen, near Saltash
Carharrack, near St. Day
- Carharrack Stars, Fore Street, TR16 5QS, Tel: (01209) 820295.
Carnon Downs, near Truro
Carthew, near St. Austell
Cawsand
Chacewater, near Truro
- The Britannia Hotel, Fore Street, TR4 8LN, Tel: (01872) 560546.
- The Rambling Miner - closed 2012
Chapel Amble, near Wadebridge
Chapmans Well, near Launceston
Charlestown
Chilsworthy, near Gunnislake
Conner Downs, between Camborne and Hayle
Constantine, between Helston and Falmouth
Coverack
Crackington Haven
Crafthole, near Torpoint
Crantock, near Newquay
- The Bowgie Inn, West Pentire Road, TR8 5SE, Tel: (01637) 830363, Web: www.bowgie.com
Cremyl, near Kingsand
Crowlas, near Penzance
Crows Nest, near Liskeard
- The Crows Nest Inn, PL14 5JQ, Tel: (01579) 345930, Web: www.thecrowsnestcornwall.co.uk
- A delightful old style building, cosy pub with open fire, built in the 17th century when the moorland and surrounding area on Bodmin Moor was a busy mining centre servicing the old mines and engine houses at the rear of the inn.
Cubert, near Newquay
Cury, near Helston
Delabole
Devoran near Truro
Dobwalls, near Liskeard
Downderry, near Looe
Duloe, near Looe
Dunmere, near Bodmin
Edmonton, near Wadebridge
Egloshayle, near Wadebridge
Falmouth
- The Jacobs Ladder Inn, 1-2 Chapel Terrace, TR11 3BQ, Tel: (01326) 311010, Web: www.thejacobsladderinn.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish pub at the top of a flight of 111 steps known as Jacobs Ladder.
- Finn M'Coul's, 1 Killigrew Street, TR11 3PG, Tel: (01326) 318653.
Five lanes, near Altarnun
Flushing, near Falmouth
Four Lanes, near Redruth
Fowey
Fraddon, near Newquay
Frogpool, near St. Day
Gerrans, on the Roseland Peninsula
Godolphin Cross, near Helston
- Godolphin Arms, TR13 9QY, Tel: (01736) 762879.
Golant
Goldsithiney, near Penzance
Goonhavern, near Perranporth
Gorran Haven, near Mevagissey
Grampound, near St. Austell
Grampound Road, near St. Austell
- The Four Burrows, The Square, TR2 4DT, Tel: (01726) 882296.
Gulval, near Penzance
Gunnislake
- The Buccaneer Inn, Commercial Street, PL18 9JW, Tel: (01822) 833752.
- Tavistock Arms Hotel, Fore Street, PL18 9BN, Tel: (01822) 832217.
Gunwalloe, on the Lizard Peninsula
Gweek, near Helston
Gwithian, near Hayle
Halsetown, near St. Ives
Harlyn Bay, near Padstow
Harrowbarrow, near Callington
- The Cross House Inn, School Road, PL17 8BQ, Tel: (01579) 350482.
Hatt, near Saltash
Hayle
- The Penmare - closed 1992
Heamoor, near Penzance
Helford, near Helston
Helford Passage, near Helford
Helston
- The Blue Anchor Inn, 50 Coinagehall Street, TR13 8EL, Tel: (01326) 562821, Web: www.spingoales.com
Hessenford, near Looe
Holmbush, near St. Austell
Holywell Bay, near Newquay
Illogan, near Redruth
Kelly Bray, near Callington
Kenneggy Downs, near Marazion
Kilkhampton, near Bude
Kingsand
Ladock, near Truro
Lamorna Cove
Landrake, near Saltash
Land's End
Lanivet, near Bodmin
Lanlivery, near Lostwithiel
Lanner, near Redruth
- The Coppice Inn, Lanner Moor, TR16 6JB, Tel: (01209) 216668, Web: www.coppiceatlanner.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish pub on the A393.
- Lanner Inn, The Square, TR16 6EH, Tel: (01209) 215611, Web: www.lannerinn.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish pub on the A393.
Lanreath, near Looe
Launceston
- Launceston Arms, 5 Exeter Street, PL15 9EQ, Tel: (01566) 779080.
- Bakers Arms - Closed 2014.
- Castle Hotal - Closed 2015.
- Northgate Inn - Closed 2004.
- Railway Hotel - Closed 2012.
Leedstown, near Hayle
Lelant, near Hayle
Lerryn, near Lostwithiel
Lewannick, near Launceston
- The Archer Arms, PL15 7QD, Tel: (01566) 782700, Web: www.facebook.com/ArcherArms
- Real ales straight from the barrel, a good choice of wines, an open fire and just off the A30.
Linkinhorne, near Callington
Liskeard
- The Red Lion, 5 Lower Lux Street, PL14 3JL, Tel: (01579) 344354.
- Fountain Hotel - closed 2010
- The Old Stag - closed 2014
- The Railway Inn - closed 2017
Lizard Village
- Housel Bay Hotel, TR12 7PG, Tel: (01326) 567500, Web: www.houselbay.com
- Classic Victorian Hotel.
Longdowns, near Penryn
- The Stonemasons Arms, St. Peters Road, TR10 9DL, Tel: (01209) 860274.
- Traditional Cornish pub on the A394.
Long Rock, near Penzance
- The Mexico Inn, 4 Riverside, TR20 8JD, Tel: (01736) 710625, Web: www.themexicoinn.com
- Pub close to the beach.
Looe
- Double Decker - closed 2009
- Tom Sawyers Tavern - closed 2014
Lostwithiel
- The Globe Inn, 3 North Street, PL22 0EG, Tel: (01208) 872501, Web: www.globeinn.com
Ludgvan, near Penzance
Luxulyan, near St. Austell
Mabe, near Penryn
Madron, near Penzance
Maenporth, near Falmouth
Malpas, near Truro
- The Heron Inn, Trenhaile Terrace, TR1 1SL, Tel: (01872) 272773, Web: www.heroninnmalpas.co.uk
- Warm and cosy Inn with amazing views across the river.
Manaccan, near Helford
Marazion
Marhamchurch, near Bude
Mawgan, near Helston
Mawgan Porth, near Newquay
Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth
Menheniot, near Liskeard
Menheniot Station, near Liskeard
Metherell, near Callington
Mevagissey
Millbrook, near Torpoint
Minions, near Liskeard
- The Cheesewring Hotel, PL14 5LE, Tel: (01579) 362231, Web: www.cheesewringhotel.co.uk
- Situated in the centre of the village of Minions high on Bodmin Moor, and is the highest pub in Cornwall. The Cheesewring Hotel is a granite building with a slate roof about 120 years old. The interior of the pub is typical of early Cornish Victorian with open fires burning.
Mitchell, near Truro
Mithian, near St. Agnes
Morwenstow, near Bude
Mousehole, near Newlyn
Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula
Mylor Bridge, near Falmouth
Nancledra, near St. Ives
- The Engine Inn, Cripplesease, TR20 8NF, Tel: (01736) 740355, Web: www.enginepub.co.uk
- Traditional village pub on the B3311.
Nanpean, near St. Austell
Newbridge, near Penzance
Newlyn
- Tolcarne Inn, Tolcarne Place, TR18 5PR, Tel: (01736) 363074, Web: www.tolcarneinn.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish village pub.
- The Swordfish Inn, Strand, TR18 5HN, Tel: (01736) 362830, Web: www.swordfishinn.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish village pub.
- The Dolphin Inn, Jack Lane, TR18 5HZ, Tel: (01736) 366253.
- Traditional Cornish village pub.
Newquay
- The Fort Inn, 63 Fore Street, TR7 1HA, Tel: (01637) 875700, Web: www.fortinnnewquay.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish pub with views over the harbour.
- The Headland Hotel, Fistral Beach, Headland Road, TR7 1EW, Tel: (01637) 872211, Web: www.headlandhotel.co.uk
- Victorian hotel overlooking the beach.
- The Sink Inn, 5-9 Beach Road, TR7 1ES, Tel: (07388) 141437, Web: www.thesinkinn.com
- A Cornish bar supporting local craft drinks and music.
- The Brook House Inn - closed 2014
North Hill, near Launceston
- Racehorse Inn, Church View, PL15 7PG, Tel: (01566) 782101, Web: www.howards-racehorse.co.uk
- The Racehorse Inn is believed to be over 300 years old. Originally built as a school for local children, it was purchased from The Diocese of Truro in 1964 to convert into a public house. The inn has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners, offers easy access for the disabled and a separate non-smoking dining room. The comfortable beamed lounge and bar area have open log fires. Outside you will find the south-facing beer garden, seated deck area, and large car park.
Notter Bridge, near Saltash
Padstow
- The Old Custom House, South Quay, PL28 8BL, Tel: (01841) 532359, Web: www.oldcustomhousepadstow.co.uk
- Obviously began life as a Revenue base right on the harbour at Padstow. Now owned by the St. Austell Brewery. You can sit and watch the boats come and go in the harbour, or the throng of tourists on the streets of Padstow. Famous for its fine food, award winning ales, elegant, intimate accommodation and for its luxurious Beauty Studio.
- The Shipwrights Inn, North Quay, PL28 8AF, Tel: (01841) 532451, Web: www.shipwrightspadstow.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish inn close to the quay.
Par
- The Ship Inn, 1 Polmear Hill, PL24 2AR, Tel: (01726) 812540, Web: www.theshipinnpar.com
- Great food and a great choice of ales also situated on the A3082 and just a short walk from the beach and the Coastal Footpath.
- The Britannia Inn, St. Austell Road, Tregrehan, PL24 2SL, Tel: (01726) 812889, Web: www.britanniainn.com
- Smart pub/hotel on the A390.
- The Cornish Arms - closed 1998
Park Bottom, near Redruth
Paul, near Mousehole
Pelynt, near Looe
- The Jubilee Inn, Jubilee Hill, PL13 2JZ, Tel: (01503) 220312, Web: www.jubileeinnpelynt.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish country pub on the B3359.
Pendeen
- The North Inn, The Square, TR19 7DN, Tel: (01736) 788417, Web: www.thenorthinnpendeen.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish village pub with good beer and good food.
Pendoggett, near Delabole
Penelewey, near Truro
- Punch Bowl and Ladle, TR3 6QY, Tel: (01872) 862237, Web: www.punchbowlandladle.com
- Rambling 15th century thatched inn, with rose covered walls. Cosy and chintzy inside.
Penhallow, near Perranporth
- The Plume of Feathers, TR4 9LT, Tel: (01872) 571389.
- A traditional Cornish inn that was once three cottages.
Penryn
- The Kings Arms Hotel, 3 Broad Street, TR10 8JL, Tel: (01326) 372336, Web: www.kb-penryn.com
- Fine old hotel.
Pensilva, near Liskeard
Pentewan, near St. Austell
- Ship Inn, 33 West End, PL26 6BX, Tel: (01726) 842855, Web: www.theshipinnpentewan.co.uk
- Small friendly village inn just across the road from the harbour.
Penwithick, near St. Austell
Penzance
- The Turks Head Inn, 49 Chapel Street, TR18 4AF, Tel: (01736) 363093, Web: www.turksheadpenzance.co.uk
- Dating from around 1233, making it Penzance's oldest pub, it was the first in the country to be given the Turks Head name. Sadly, a Spanish raiding party destroyed much of the original building in the 16th century, but an old smugglers' tunnel leading directly to the harbour and priest holes still exist. A sunny flower-filled garden lies at the rear.
- Admiral Benbow, 46 Chapel Street, TR18 4AF, Tel: (01736) 363448, Web: www.thebenbow.com
- Traditional Cornish Pub.
- The Yacht Inn, The Promenade, Green Street, TR18 4AU, Tel: (01736) 362787, Web: www.yachtinn.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish Pub.
- The Dolphin Tavern, Quay Street, TR18 4BD, Tel: (01736) 364106, Web: www.dolphintavern.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish Pub.
- The First and Last Inn, 24 Alverton Road, TR18 4TN, Tel: (01736) 364095.
- Traditional Cornish Pub.
- The Long Boat Inn, Market Jew Street, TR18 2HZ, Tel: (01736) 364137, Web: www.longboatinn.co.uk
- Ideally situated opposite the Railway Station.
- The Peruvian - closed 2012
- Sir Humphry Davy - closed 2013
Perranporth
- The Tywarnhayle Inn, Tywarnhayle Square, TR6 0ER, Tel: (01872) 572215, Web: www.tywarnhayleinn.co.uk
- Traditional Cornish inn.
- The Seiners Arms, Beach Road, TR6 0JL, Tel: (01872) 573118, Web: www.seiners.co.uk
- Modern pub overlooking the beach.
Perranuthnoe, near Marazion
Perranwell, near Truro
Perranarworthal, near Truro
- The Norway Inn, Perranwharf, TR3 7NU, Tel: (01872) 864241, Web: www.norwayinn.co.uk
- A cosy inn on the A39.
Perranzabuloe, near Truro
Phillack, near Hayle
- The Bucket of Blood, 14 Churchtown Road, TR27 5AE, Tel: (01736) 447928, Web: www.bucket-of-blood.co.uk
- A traditional village pub.
Philleigh on The Roseland Peninsula
- Roseland Inn, TR2 5NB, Tel: (01872) 580254, Web: www.roselandinn.co.uk
- Two miles from the King Harry ferry. Delightful rose covered 17th century, cob cottage with outside courtyard. Traditional low beamed rooms.
Piece, near Redruth
Pillaton, near Saltash
- The Weary Friar Inn, PL12 6QS, Tel: (01579) 350238, Web: www.wearyfriar.co.uk
- Famous old 12th century inn.
Polbathic, near Torpoint
Polgooth, near St. Austell
- The Polgooth Inn, Ricketts Road, PL26 7DA, Tel: (01726) 74089, Web: www.polgoothinn.co.uk
- A family run pub nestled in a beautiful Cornish valley.
Polkerris, near Par
Polperro, near Looe
- The Blue Peter Inn, Quay Road, PL13 2QZ, Tel: (01503) 272743, Web: www.thebluepeterinn.com
- A traditional village pub.
- The Nought and Crosses, 8 Lansallos Street, PL13 2QU, Tel: (01503) 273344, Web: www.oxopolperro.co.uk
- A traditional village pub.
Polruan
Polzeath
Ponsanooth, near Redruth
Pool, near Redruth
Porkellis, near Helston
Port Gaverne, near Port Isaac
- Port Gaverne Hotel, PL29 3SQ, Tel: (01208) 880244, Web: www.portgavernehotel.co.uk
- Only a few yards from the sea in this sheltered cove that used to ship ore, but is now only a small collection of houses. Two cosy bars, and you can take a walk along the shore after a drink.
Port Isaac
- Slipway Hotel, The Harbour Front, PL29 3RH, Tel: (01208) 880264, Web: www.portisaachotel.com
- Pub, hotel and restaurant right on the harbour.
Porth, near Newquay
Porthallow, near Helford
Porthcothan, near Padstow
Porthcurno
Porthleven, near Helston
- The Ship Inn, Mount Pleasant Road, TR13 9JS, Tel: (01326) 564204, Web: www.theshipinnporthleven.co.uk
- An old fisherman's pub that has a great position right on the harbour wall, and set into the cliff and on the Coastal Footpath. You get views over the harbour and out to sea, or climb the terraced gardens to get the full vista.
- The Atlantic Inn, Peverell Terrace, TR13 9DZ, Tel: (01326) 562439, Web: www.theatlanticinn.co.uk
- A traditional pub with panoramic sea views.
Porthscatho on The Roseland Peninsula
Porthtowan
Portloe on The Roseland Peninsula
- The Lugger Hotel, TR2 5RD, Tel: (01872) 501322, Web: www.luggerhotel.co.uk
- Up-market hotel/restaurant on the slipway down to the beach.
Portmellon, near Mevagissey
- The Rising Sun Inn, Portmellon Cove, PL26 6PL, Tel: (01726) 843235, Web: www.therisingsuninn.com
- A traditional Cornish pub overlooking a pretty cove.
Portreath
Poughill, near Bude
Praa Sands
Praze-an-Beeble, near Camborne
- The St. Aubyns Arms, The Square, TR14 0JR, Tel: (01209) 831425, Web: www.staubynarms.com
- Traditional village pub.
Probus, near Truro
Quintrell Downs, near Newquay
Rame, near Helston
Redruth
- The Collins Arms, 18 Higher Fore Street, TR15 2AP, Tel: (01209) 212163.
- Traditional Cornish pub.
- The Green Room, 4 West End, TR15 2SF, Tel: (01209) 216626.
- Traditional Cornish pub.
- Gaslights, Station Hill, TR15 2PP, Tel: (01209) 218393.
- Traditional Cornish pub.
- Red Lion Hotel, 35 Fore Street, TR15 2AE, Tel: (01209) 216348.
- Traditional Cornish pub.
- Rose Cottage, Chapel Street, TR15 2DB, Tel: (01209) 315343, Web: www.rosecottagetavern.com
- Traditional Cornish pub on the B3300.
Rilla Mill, near Liskeard
- The Manor House, PL17 7NT, Tel: (01579) 362354, Web: www.manorhouserilla.co.uk
- The outside of the Manor House belies it's contemporary interior where all the dining areas have been brought up to date including a lovely bar area popular with locals.
Roche, near Bodmin
- The Rock Inn, 39 Fore Street, PL26 8EP, Tel: (01726) 890710, Web: www.therockinn.net
- Traditional village pub.
- The Poachers Inn - closed 2018
Rock
- The Pityme Inn, PL27 6PQ, Tel: (01208) 862228, Web: www.pitymeinn.co.uk
- Traditional village pub.
Rosudgeon, near Marazion
Ruan Lanihorne, on the Roseland Peninsula
Ruan Minor, near Lizard
St. Agnes
St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly
St. Anns Chapel, near Gunnislake
- The Rifle Volunteer, PL18 9HL, Tel: (01822) 851551, Web: www.riflevolunteer.com
- Traditional coaching inn with panoramic views on the A390.
St. Austell
- General Wolfe - closed 2010
- The Hop and Vine - closed 2016
- The Stag Inn - closed 2021
- William Cookworthy - closed 2012
- Trewhiddle Inn - closed 2008
St. Blazey, near St. Austell
- The Packhorse Inn, 59 Fore Street, PL24 2NH, Tel: (01726) 813970.
St. Breward, near Camelford
St. Buryan
- Kings Arms - closed 2000.
St. Cleer, near Liskeard
- The Stag Inn - closed 2018.
St. Columb Major, near Newquay
- Barley Sheaf - closed 2001.
St. Columb Minor, near Newquay
St. Columb Road, near Newquay
St. Day, near Redruth
St. Dennis, near Bodmin
St. Dominick, near Callington
St. Erth, near Hayle
- The Smugglers Inn - closed 2015.
St. Ewe, near Mevagissey
St. Germans
St. Issey, near Padstow
St. Ive, between Liskead and Callington
- The Butchers Arms - closed 2013
St. Ives
- The Pedn Olva Hotel, West Porthminster Beach, TR26 2EA, Tel: (01736) 796222, Web: www.pednolva.co.uk
- The Butchers Arms - closed 2013
St. Jidgey, near Wadebridge
- The Halfway House Inn, PL27 7RE, Tel: (01208) 822410, Web: www.halfwayhouseinn.pub
- Traditional coaching inn on the A39.
St. John, near Torpoint
St. Just-in-Penwith
- The Mimers Arms - closed 2010.
St. Keverne on the Lizard Peninsula
St. Kew, near Wadebridge
St. Kew Highway, near Wadebridge
- Red Lion Inn, PL30 3DN, Tel: (01208) 841271, Web: www.redlionstkew.com
- Traditional Cornish village inn on the A39.
St. Mabyn, near Bodmin
St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly
St. Martin's Green, near Helston
St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly
- Porthcressa Inn - closed 2023
St. Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula
St. Mawgan, near Newquay
St. Mellion, near Saltash
- The Coryton Arms - closed 2023
St. Merryn, near Padstow
- Farmers Arms, Harlyn Road, PL28 8NP, Tel: (01841) 520303, Web: www.farmersarmscornwall.co.uk
- A busy village pub with warm and friendly atmosphere on the B3276.
St. Minver, near Rock
St. Neot
- The Halfway House Inn, Two Waters Foot, PL14 6HR, Tel: (01208) 821763, Web: www.halfwayliskeard.co.uk
- Originally a coaching house inn on the A38.
St. Newlyn East, near Newquay
St. Stephen, near St. Austell
- The Kings Arms - closed 2011
St. Teath
St. Tudy, near Wadebridge
Saltash
Scorrier, near Redruth
Seaton, near Looe
Sennen Cove, near Land's End
Shortlanesend, near Truro
Sladesbridge, near Wadebridge
South Petherwin, near Launceston
Sticker, near St. Austell
Stithians, near Redruth
Stoke Climsland, near Callington
Stratton, near Bude
Summercourt, near Newquay
Talland Bay, between Looe and Polperro
Threemilestone, near Truro
- Oak Tree Inn - closed 2010
Tideford, near Saltash
Tintagel
Torpoint
Trebarwith Strand, near Tintagel
Treburley, near Launceston
Treen, near Zennor
Treen, near Penberth
Tregadillett, near Launceston
Tregony, near St. Austell
Treleigh, near Redruth
Trematon, near Saltash
Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Tresillian, near Truro
Tresparrett, near Boscastle
Trevarrian, near Newquay
Trevone, near Padstow
Trewoon, near St. Austell
Trispen, near Truro
Troon, near Camborne
- The Grenville Arms - closed 2023
Truro
- The Navy Arms - closed 2000
- The Royal Standard - closed 1990
Tuckingmill, near Camborne
Tywardreath, near Par
Upton Cross, near Liskeard
Veryan, on the Roseland Peninsula
Victoria, near Bodmin
Wadebridge
- The Ship Inn, Gonvena Hill, PL27 6DF, Tel: (01208) 813845, Web: www.shipinn.pub
Watergate Bay, near Newquay
Week St. Mary, near Bude
Wendron, near Helston
- The New Inn - closed 2024
West Pentire, near Crantock
- The Bowgie Inn, West Pentire, TR8 5SE, Tel: (01637) 830363, Web: www.bowgie.com
Whitsand Bay, near Millbrook
Widemouth Bay, near Bude
Wilcove, near Torpoint
Wilsey Down, Hallworthy, near Camelford
Zelah, near Perranporth
Zennor
St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre Cornish Cafes Cornish Vineyards Cornwall's Breweries and Distilleries
Cycling in Cornwall Walks and Walking in Cornwall Horse Riding in Cornwall
