Ship Inn Portloe
1 October 2026
A quaint village pub set in the heart of Portloe and offering freshly prepared food and pretty gardens. Dog friendly and well placed for walking the coastal path both locals and visitors are made welcome.
Food and Drink in South Cornwall
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Ship Inn Portloe
A quaint village pub set in the heart of Portloe and offering freshly prepared food and pretty gardens. Dog friendly and well placed for walking the coastal path both locals and visitors are made welcome.
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The Plume of Feathers
A traditional pub in the heart of the village with a real fire. Under new ownership, pay them a call and say hello. Limited parking is available nearby and additional spaces can be found in nearby car parks.
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The Victory Inn
A quaint, traditional pub set in the heart of St Mawes and offering lunch and dinner seven days a week. Upstairs offers extra dining space with a balcony overlooking St Mawes bay. Dogs welcome.
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Red Lion Inn St Kew
A traditional Cornish pub with warming fire in winter and lots of outside space for warmer weather. Open for lunch and dinner, food is traditional pub style with the odd Australian barbecue thrown in!
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The Boathouse
A traditional pub for over 300 years, enjoy stunning views over the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Harbour towards Flushing. Food is locally sourced and the menu changes seasonally accompanied by speciality ales and wines.
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The Finnygook Inn
Having re-opened in November 2019, this little pub is now thriving and enjoying a new start. Open daily, call in for drinks and food with regular events and quiz nights. Dogs are welcome.
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The Punchbowl and Ladle
A traditional thatched Cornish pub with two bars and a dining area. The menu is created using local, seasonal produce with locally caught fish and meat from a local farm. Visit for lunch, dinner or a Cornish cream tea and bring Rex along as dogs are welcome.
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The Hidden Hut
A beach cafe in the most rustic sense - a beachside shed with some outdoor seating. It is a National Trust-owned hut, but run by a local couple who provide 'Feast Nights' - now made famous by their appearance on ITV's 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin'. You need to buy tickets, but the hut is generally open to everyone, except during the winter, so check times on their Web site.
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The Standard Inn
Located just outside Portscatho, The Standard Inn has recently been refurbished and now offers great food in a fabulous setting. Menus are created using the freshest of local ingredients and served from an outside kitchen. Dogs are welcome.
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The Fisherman's Arms
A charming old inn sitting on the banks of the river Fowey. Enjoy stunning views across the water from the terrace. Traditional pub grub is served daily and locally sourced wherever possible. A choice of cask ales are available and there's a beer festival on both the May and August bank holiday weekends.
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The Plume of Feathers
20 September 2026
A traditional pub in the heart of the village with a real fire. Under new ownership, pay them a call and say hello. Limited parking is available nearby and additional spaces can be found in nearby car parks.
The Victory Inn
14 September 2026
A quaint, traditional pub set in the heart of St Mawes and offering lunch and dinner seven days a week. Upstairs offers extra dining space with a balcony overlooking St Mawes bay. Dogs welcome.
Red Lion Inn St Kew
7 September 2026
A traditional Cornish pub with warming fire in winter and lots of outside space for warmer weather. Open for lunch and dinner, food is traditional pub style with the odd Australian barbecue thrown in!
The Boathouse
30 August 2026
A traditional pub for over 300 years, enjoy stunning views over the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Harbour towards Flushing. Food is locally sourced and the menu changes seasonally accompanied by speciality ales and wines.
The Finnygook Inn
20 August 2026
Having re-opened in November 2019, this little pub is now thriving and enjoying a new start. Open daily, call in for drinks and food with regular events and quiz nights. Dogs are welcome.
The Punchbowl and Ladle
3 August 2026
A traditional thatched Cornish pub with two bars and a dining area. The menu is created using local, seasonal produce with locally caught fish and meat from a local farm. Visit for lunch, dinner or a Cornish cream tea and bring Rex along as dogs are welcome.
The Hidden Hut
18 July 2026
A beach cafe in the most rustic sense - a beachside shed with some outdoor seating. It is a National Trust-owned hut, but run by a local couple who provide 'Feast Nights' - now made famous by their appearance on ITV's 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin'. You need to buy tickets, but the hut is generally open to everyone, except during the winter, so check times on their Web site.
The Standard Inn
14 June 2026
Located just outside Portscatho, The Standard Inn has recently been refurbished and now offers great food in a fabulous setting. Menus are created using the freshest of local ingredients and served from an outside kitchen. Dogs are welcome.
The Fisherman's Arms
7 June 2026
A charming old inn sitting on the banks of the river Fowey. Enjoy stunning views across the water from the terrace. Traditional pub grub is served daily and locally sourced wherever possible. A choice of cask ales are available and there's a beer festival on both the May and August bank holiday weekends.