Amanda’s guidebook
Food scene
Da Bara Bakery Cafe
St Mawes
Good food and coffee
Good food, eat in or take away fish and chips, good views from first floor
16 locals recommend
The Watch House
1 The SquareGood food, eat in or take away fish and chips, good views from first floor
Good food, terraced Beach Club for coffee/snacks, waterside, log fires comfy sofas, friendly
43 locals recommend
Hotel Tresanton
27 Lower Castle RdGood food, terraced Beach Club for coffee/snacks, waterside, log fires comfy sofas, friendly
Great coffee with amazing view of Gerrans Bay, sit looking out to sea, beautiful
*Taverna next door Wed-Sat 5.30pm to 9pm serving pizzas, eat in or take away
23 locals recommend
Tatams
Great coffee with amazing view of Gerrans Bay, sit looking out to sea, beautiful
*Taverna next door Wed-Sat 5.30pm to 9pm serving pizzas, eat in or take away
Great food, lunch, cakes icecream on cliff above Porthcurnick Beach
137 locals recommend
The Hidden Hut
Great food, lunch, cakes icecream on cliff above Porthcurnick Beach
Beautiful place, Art Gallery, Gardens and very good Cafe/Restaurant
215 locals recommend
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Beautiful place, Art Gallery, Gardens and very good Cafe/Restaurant
Eat in their beautiful glasshouse and enjoy wandering lovely garden, vegetarian food, lie in hammocks, great for kids too
76 locals recommend
Potager Garden
Eat in their beautiful glasshouse and enjoy wandering lovely garden, vegetarian food, lie in hammocks, great for kids too
Stones Bakery
35 High StDelicious food and coffee
The Tinner's Arms
Great pub, lovely place with beautiful walks
The Gurnards Head
Great food, lovely place, walks, coast
Cafe Dog & Rabbit
North RowGreat food, relaxed friendly atmosphere
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Good food, right on Porthminster Beach, St Ives
Magical setting, Old Mill House, good food and cream teas, closed on Mondays
Can walk to Carne/Pendower Beach from here
24 locals recommend
Melinsey Mill
Magical setting, Old Mill House, good food and cream teas, closed on Mondays
Can walk to Carne/Pendower Beach from here
Blue Bar
Beach RoadBeach side, dog and child friendly cafe/restaurant
Caerhays Beach Restaurant
Beach cafe
Mr Scorse Gourmet Deli and Wines
5 The ArcadeGood food and wines
The Idle Rocks
Tredenham RoadAmazing terrace overlooking St Mawes Harbour
Garden shop, plants and great cafe good food, fire place in winter, good walks in woods, can walk to Restomel Castle
52 locals recommend
Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery
Cott RoadGarden shop, plants and great cafe good food, fire place in winter, good walks in woods, can walk to Restomel Castle
Provedore
43 Trelawney RdMagical dining experience
Fantastic hosts, warm friendly welcome, fantastic food, a delight to visit. Good local pub, open fires in winter, local ales. Friendly local scene, great food.
26 locals recommend
Plume of Feathers
The SquareFantastic hosts, warm friendly welcome, fantastic food, a delight to visit. Good local pub, open fires in winter, local ales. Friendly local scene, great food.
St Mawes
Waterfront pub/hotel, can sit on wall over looking St Mawes Bay
St Mawes Pier & Harbour Co
The QuayGreat homemade pastys!
Delicious pizzas. Van visits various sites throughout week, get your pizza and take to beach, fantastic! Check website for van location.
Slice Pizza Cornwall
2-4 Bodmin RdDelicious pizzas. Van visits various sites throughout week, get your pizza and take to beach, fantastic! Check website for van location.
The Standard Inn, Portscatho
Fantastic food and atmosphere
The Boathouse Restaurant
11 The SquareGood food, beautiful outdoor covered terrace with Mediterranean feel.
Fantastic home cooked cakes and pastries made daily by Lucy, delicious!!! Beautiful spot with amazing views of the Carrick Roads to Falmouth. You can walk to beach in field below.
Bear Cornwall
Castle DriveFantastic home cooked cakes and pastries made daily by Lucy, delicious!!! Beautiful spot with amazing views of the Carrick Roads to Falmouth. You can walk to beach in field below.
Above beautiful Towan beach on the Roseland, delicious homemade sausage rolls! Log burning stove in winter, friendly helpful staff, stunning location near the coast path.
8 locals recommend
The Thirstea Co
Above beautiful Towan beach on the Roseland, delicious homemade sausage rolls! Log burning stove in winter, friendly helpful staff, stunning location near the coast path.
Fantastic food!!! Homemade pasta, superb food. Friendly, welcoming and welcoming of children. Great wine selection. Wines available to buy. Coffee, cakes and takeaway. Free onsite parking. I highly recommend this gem of a place.
The Cornish Italian
Fantastic food!!! Homemade pasta, superb food. Friendly, welcoming and welcoming of children. Great wine selection. Wines available to buy. Coffee, cakes and takeaway. Free onsite parking. I highly recommend this gem of a place.
Art Gallery
The Harbour Gallery
8A The QuayArt by local Artists and further afield
Spindrift Gallery
8 The QuayLocal Art and gifts
Tate St. Ives
Good for kids too, workshops, great views, above beach
Garden
Beautiful, peaceful
*Cash only, limited or possibly no cafe available
9 locals recommend
Tregrehan Garden
Beautiful, peaceful
*Cash only, limited or possibly no cafe available
Beautiful gardens, grounds, walled gardens, farm animals, great cafe, shop, child and dog friendly
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Beautiful gardens, grounds, walled gardens, farm animals, great cafe, shop, child and dog friendly
Lamorran House Garden
Upper Castle RoadLovely garden and sea views
Caerhays Castle
Beautiful gardens
Eden Project
Amazing biomes
Boat hire/trips
St Mawes Bay great places to explore by kyack
6 locals recommend
St Mawes Kayaks, Mini Cruises & Water Taxi
The QuaySt Mawes Bay great places to explore by kyack
St Mawes Ferry Ticket Office
The QuayCatch foot ferry to Falmouth from St Mawes for day trip