Sportsmans Arms

A 19th-century renovated village pub on the north side of Penzance, in Heamoor. Family- and dog-friendly with fresh homemade food, three real ales (including a local Cornish brew), Wednesday curry night and Friday quiz night.

• british
• pub
• pizza

TR18 3EH

St Buryan Inn

Traditional village pub at the heart of St Buryan parish. Home-cooked food using local ingredients — pies, pasta dishes, steaks, burgers, 12-inch stonecrust pizzas from their own pizza oven, plus ever-changing specials featuring local fish, seafood and meat. Kids menu available.

• british
• pub
• pizza

TR19 6BA

St Hilary School

Small village primary school (approximately 241 pupils, ages 5-11) in St Hilary, near Penzance. Hot school lunches are catered on site.

• school
• british

TR20 9DR

St Just Methodist Church

TR19 7LT

Stones Reef

Beach bar and kitchen on the Stones Reef waterside complex overlooking Praa Sands; serves breakfast, all-day main menu, takeaway pasties and Kelly's Cornish ice cream.

• british
• seafood
• cafe

TR20 9TQ

Sullivan's Diner

Family-run breakfast diner on Albert Pier serving full English breakfasts, sandwiches and traditional British cafe fare. Generous portions at affordable prices.

• british
• breakfast
• cafe

TR18 2LL

Sweet Mermaid

Indulgent dessert cafe in Penzance for those with a sweet tooth, located top floor at 12 Bread Street.

• cafe
• dessert

TR18 2EQ

The Acorn

Cafe attached to The Acorn Arts Centre theatre on Parade Street, Penzance. Known for cream teas (including savoury cheese cream teas), breakfasts and homemade cakes.

• cafe
• british

TR18 4BU

The Beach Takeaway

Seasonal beach takeaway on the ground floor of the Beachside Complex at Sennen Cove (open Easter to end of September). Serves hot drinks, ice creams, freshly baked Cornish pasties, sandwiches, burgers, chips, bacon and egg rolls, homemade cakes, and vegan options.

• british
• cornish
• cafe

TR19 7DG

The Coldstreamer

Punch Pubs inn in Gulval's village square, opposite a 14th-century church. Traditional Cornish pub grub from local seasonal produce, Cask Marque ales, artisan gins and fresh seafood specials updated weekly.

• british
• pub
• seafood

TR18 3BB

The Copper Fox Bar

Independent wine bar, sushi kitchen and bottle shop in Penzance. Kitchen serves sushi, bao and Asian small plates from 5pm; weekend live music venue.

• japanese
• asian
• wine bar

TR18 2EQ

The Crown Inn

Traditional real-ale pub in Victoria Square, Penzance, home to the Cornish Crown brewery. Six real ales on tap and handmade pizzas served Friday and Saturday evenings.

• british
• pub
• pizza

TR18 2EP

The Curious Coffee Pot

Small cafe at Belmont Cottage in St Buryan, near Penzance, west Cornwall.

• cafe

TR19 6BX

The Dock Inn

Traditional harbour-side Penzance pub serving modern British food with a continental twist, all cooked on the premises using fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Known for its Sunday roasts and Spingo real ale from Helston.

• british
• pub

TR18 4BD

The Doughnut Co

• doughnuts
• takeaway

TR19 7AA

The Fishermans Arms Newlyn

Newlyn fishing-village pub with a dynamic seasonal menu, good quality local seafood and freshly sourced Cornish produce.

• british
• pub
• seafood

TR18 5JR

The Fountain Tavern

Historic 1837 pub, restaurant and B&B on St Clare Street, Penzance, currently serving Sunday roasts only for eat-in, takeaway and delivery.

• british
• pub

TR18 2PD

The Front Room Penzance

Quirky friendly cafe-bar on Market Jew Street serving breakfasts, brunches and lunches with barista coffee, cocktails, mocktails, wine and cider; garden seating, book-swap and DJ nights.

• british
• cafe
• breakfast
• brunch

TR18 2LG

The Globe And Ale House

Family-run drinks-only pub in the heart of Penzance town centre. Premium guest ales from Cornwall and beyond, plus lagers, ciders, spirits, wines and non-alcoholic options. Live sports on Sky and BT, Saturday night disco. No food served — patrons welcome to bring their own.

• pub

TR18 4BJ

The Honesty Box

TR18 4DL

The Ice Cream Kiosk

TR19 7DF

The Lamorna Wink

Famous Cornish village pub at Lamorna Cove. Seasonal weekly-changing menu of pub classics and unusual specials including fresh fish. Sunday roasts 12-3pm; evening food Wed-Sat 5-7:30pm; closed Mon/Tue.

• british
• pub

TR19 6XQ

The London Inn

Family-friendly Stonegate community pub on Causewayhead, Penzance. Cooked-fresh-to-order pub food with mains from £5.95, BT Sport, lounge, covered beer garden, live entertainment.

• british
• pub

TR18 2SR

The Lugger Inn

Small family-run inn on Penzance promenade overlooking Mount's Bay, with three bars, a main restaurant and CRUST sourdough pizza kitchen. Seafood landed at nearby Newlyn, locally reared meat, Sunday carvery and Friday Italian night.

• british
• italian
• pizza
• pub

TR18 4DL

The Mexico Inn

Long Rock pub with a seafood-forward menu drawing on nearby Newlyn, plus small plates and a Sunday roast.

• british
• pub
• seafood

TR20 8JD

The Navy Inn

Pub & restaurant just off Penzance Promenade with fresh seafood and local produce, known for mussels, seafood chowder and pub classics.

• british
• pub
• seafood

TR18 4DE

The Old Lifeboat House

Family-run seafood bistro in the 1884 Cornish-granite former lifeboat station overlooking Penzance Harbour. Predominantly seafood with steaks, vegetarian and vegan options, Meadery menu, Cornish cream teas and a wide Cornish mead wine list.

• seafood
• british
• bistro

TR18 4AA

The Old Success Inn

17th century fisherman's inn at Sennen Cove (St Austell Brewery), serving British pub classics, seasonal specials and local produce. Bar, restaurant and rooms.

• british
• pub
• seafood

TR19 7DG

The Packet Inn

Old coaching inn between coast and countryside in south west Cornwall. Welcomes children, dogs and muddy wellies; serves classic pub fare with Pieminister pies and Cornish suppliers.

• british
• pub

TR20 9QE

The Pirates Rest

Family-run traditional fish & chip shop on the Penzance promenade. Serves MSC-certificated North East Atlantic cod and haddock, locally sourced potatoes cooked in beef dripping, home-made mushy peas; burgers, pies and chicken also available. Gluten-free options. Eat-in and takeaway.

• fish-and-chips
• british

TR18 4DU

The Queen's Arms

Locally-sourced pub and restaurant in Botallack near St Just, serving fresh, home-cooked food with seasonal menus and Sunday roasts. Strong vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free coverage across the menu.

• british
• pub

TR19 7QG

The Quirky Bird

Dog-friendly cafe on Market Jew Street, Penzance, serving all-day breakfasts, toasties, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and homemade cakes with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

• cafe
• british
• breakfast

TR18 2HT

The Shore Restaurant

Reservations-only intimate seafood tasting-menu restaurant on Alverton Street, Penzance. Chef-patron Bruce Rennie serves a daily-changing set menu for ~10 guests at a communal table; fish lands daily from nearby Newlyn.

• seafood
• british
• tasting-menu

TR18 2QP

The Smugglers Restaurant

Small restaurant with rooms on Newlyn's harbour front, in an 18th-century building. Mainly fish and shellfish landed at adjacent Newlyn harbour, with a short West Country meat and vegetarian list.

• seafood
• british

TR18 5JN

The Square

Small cafe on Market Square in St Just serving pizzas (including vegan and gluten-free), fresh crab sandwiches, breakfast and salad boxes, loaded fries, homemade cakes and coffee.

• british
• cafe
• pizza

TR19 7HD

The Star Inn

Roadside pub on the A30 just east of Penzance, home to the Penzance Brewery. CAMRA Cornwall Pub of the Year (2007, 2008, 2013). Quality, locally sourced food served lunch and evening; conversation-focused — no music, no TV.

• british
• pub

TR20 8DX

The Terrace Coffee Shop Ltd

Independent Penzance coffee shop and sandwich bar on Market Jew Street, offering freshly made-to-order sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups and homemade cakes for eat-in or takeaway. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

• cafe
• british

TR18 2HN

The Welloe

Beachside bar and kitchen overlooking Praa Sands beach, serving homemade pizzas, mussels, burgers, fish & chips and chowder with eat-in or take-away options and gluten-free / vegan substitutes.

• british
• pizza
• seafood
• pub

TR20 9TQ

The Yacht Inn

Family-run art deco seafront pub on Penzance promenade, overlooking the Jubilee Pool. Seasonal locally-sourced food with Cornish seafood, a tapas board, traditional pub mains, burgers, lighter lunches and afternoon tea.

• british
• pub
• seafood

TR18 4AU

Tolcarne Inn

Historic maritime pub in Newlyn headed up by Cornish chef Ben Tunnicliffe. Concise blackboard menu changes daily based on what Newlyn's fishermen have landed; strong seafood focus with veg-forward options.

• british
• seafood
• pub

TR18 5PR

Trelya Community Cafe

Community cafe at The Lescudjack Centre run by Trelya, a Penzance children, young people and families charity. Serves hot drinks and cake during opening hours; occasional vegetarian dishes prepared by the Gul Cafe group.

• cafe
• british

TR18 3PE

Trevedra Farm Caravan & Camp Site

Ocean Blue Cafe at Trevedra Farm near Sennen Beach. Serves brunch (croissants, pasties, sausage rolls, cakes), evening rotating specials — Sunday 'Roast on the Coast', Monday/Thursday PZ Fire & Smoke smoked meats, Tuesday Smashed Tomato Pizza, Friday 'Fish Fryday' battered fish & chips/scampi.

• british
• cafe

TR19 7BE

Trewellard Meadery

Atmospheric meadery in a converted old chapel in Pendeen, near Penzance, with medieval-themed decor. Serves chicken & chips, fish, fried prawns, sundaes and apple crumble; vegetarian options available. Average menu price tag £11-£25.

• british

TR19 7SU

USA Chicken Penzance

Penzance fast-food takeaway with American-style fried chicken, pizzas, burgers, kebabs and wraps. Delivery up to 8 miles.

• fried-chicken
• pizza
• kebab
• burgers
• fast-food
• american

TR18 2JY

Waves

Cafe bar and restaurant on Causewayhead in Penzance serving hearty breakfasts, deep-filled doorstop sandwiches, fresh salads, organic beef burgers, paninis, homemade soups, pot pies and Italian pasta dishes, plus homemade cakes. Five-Star Hygiene rated and Platinum CHEFS Award holder.

• cafe
• british

TR18 2SP