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Food & Drink

  CAFES, BARS & RESTAURANTS 

Places to eat

The restaurants and cafés featured here are just a glimpse into the many wonderful eateries that Falmouth and the surrounding area has to offer. 
You can enjoy everything from fresh seafood to international cuisine to Cornish cream teas. There are quirky restaurants, tucked away in the cobbled streets of Falmouth, Seafood havens looking out over the coast and cafés right on the beachfront, all striving to offer you the very best of Cornwall.

A beautiful plate of fresh Cornish seafood
A plate of mussels with crusty bread

The Cove

AT MAENPORTH BEACH

Overlooking the beautiful Maenporth Beach, The Cove is passionate about showcasing the best of Cornwall’s produce. From freshly caught seafood to farm-to-table vegetables, their chefs craft every dish with flair and creativity.

A plate of mussels with crusty bread

Above the Bay

FALMOUTH

Enjoy casual pub grub, light lunchtime bites or fine dining. The menu offers a wide selection of delicious dishes to cater to your appetite. With an extended balcony looking out over the bay, the restaurant provides a unique and welcoming experience.

A plate of mussels with crusty bread

Gylly Beach Café

ON GYLLINGVASE BEACH

Wonderfully positioned on Falmouth’s famous Gyllyngvase Beach, overlooked by the imposing Pendennis Castle and central to panoramic views of the Lizard Peninsula and The Helford River, Gylly Café is a unique, stylish and popular eatery. 

The Pandora Inn

AT RESTRONGUET CREEK

Its spectacular setting on the edge of Restronguet Creek is timeless. Parts of the Inn date back to the 13th Century and, with its flagstone floors, low-beamed ceilings and thatched roof.

Our fabulous pontoon offers plenty of outdoor space for al fresco dining right on the water!

Potager

GARDEN CAFE

The café, in a converted greenhouse, serves delicious home made cakes, great veggie breakfasts and wholesome lunches made to order.
The menu changes all the time according to what’s in season or has just come out of the garden.

Breakfasts & lunches.

Indidog

HARBOURSIDE RESTAURANT

Tucked away from the hustle of the high street yet just a few steps from it, INDIDOG is one of Falmouth’s most loved restaurants: a relaxed, waterside dining experience that feels special.INDIDOG celebrates modern British flavours with a strong focus on locally sourced Cornish produce.

The Pandora Inn with its long pontoon festooned with tables and chairs

The Pandora Inn

  AT RESTRONGUET CREEK 

Michelin

  * RESTAURANTS * 

Nature inspired cuisine with a focus on the landscapes, flora and fauna, with Hylton Espey. I allow nature and the seasons to dictate the menu and not the other way around. The menu must take you on a journey, whether that may be nostalgic, geographic or somewhere new and exciting.

A story told over multiple courses, foraged and sourced locally

Tucked away on the cobbles of the Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth, you’ll find neighbourhood restaurant MINE. 
An intimate space serving up the best produce Cornwall has to offer in simple, playful dishes. 
We are passionate about the provenance of our food and providing a laidback Cornish atmosphere.

Our menu always consists of one meat, one fish and one vegan option for each course

World Cuisine

  IN THE FALMOUTH AREA 

Casa Tapa

FALMOUTH

Located just a short stroll from Falmouth main street and docks. Casa Tapa is a Spanish tapas bar with a Cornish twist, infusing locally sourced ingredients with authentic Spanish cuisine to create a unique culinary experience – all washed down with our delicious cocktails made by our amazing mixologist and carefully selected wine

Hevva!

FALMOUTH

Falmouth's newest seafood spot. Tucked away on the old High Street, they provide deliciously simple fish and shellfish dishes at neighbourhood prices.

Hevva is a cozy warm restaurant with a vintage homey vibe.

Expect old-world flavours with a French and Spanish heart.

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Cribbs

FALMOUTH

A slice of the Caribbean in Falmouth. Join us for Caribbean breakfast, coffee, lunch or dinner, and enjoy bold, authentic flavours served in a relaxed setting, with island-inspired dishes cooked fresh in our open-front kitchen.

​Cribbs is informal and lively, with vibrant décor that reflects the spirit of island life.

Bodega 18

FALMOUTH

The best of Spain is served with locally sourced superb produce and drinks to give a taste of modern Spain. Our menu boasts flavours from across the Spanish peninsula, with a special nod to Ren’s Madrid and Barcelona. Bodega 18 showcases wines from small boutique wineries to some of the pioneers in Spanish and world wine making industries.

The chain locker pub overlooks the harbour

Pubs & Bars

  NEAR PENDRA LOWETH 

Chain Locker

FALMOUTH

Our 16th-century pub offers stylish and contemporary dining.

Sit outside beside the harbour or sink into a window seat on the first floor – where cantilevered balconies await. Whether you’re seeking a dreamy break in Cornwall or a pint or two of award-winning beer, you’ve come to the right place.

Trelowarren Arms

BUDOCK WATER

The Trelowarren Arms is just under a mile from Pendra Loweth Holiday Village. This dog-friendly local pub is situated in the 'proper Cornish village' of Budock Water. Enjoy a drink and a meal outdoors on the lovely outdoor dining deck.

Red Lion

MAWNAN SMITH

A family run pub, serving the local community and travelers from further afield for hundreds of years.
Offering a range of freshly cooked meals and serving ales, lagers, ciders, wine, spirits and soft drinks.
We are dog and family friendly.
 

Also see our dog friendly selection here

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