Guidebook for Penryn, Cornwall
Food Scene
Gylly Beach Cafe
Cliff RoadPandora Inn
Restronguet HillGreat pub! Stunning views, sit on the quay for lunch
Great pub on the Helford River with a beach outside. Good for kids, easy access to coastal paths.
132 locals recommend
Ferry Boat Inn
Great pub on the Helford River with a beach outside. Good for kids, easy access to coastal paths.
secret place that does breakfast, lovely food and coffee. check opening times before you go
44 locals recommend
Provedore
43 Trelawney Rdsecret place that does breakfast, lovely food and coffee. check opening times before you go
The Shed
Laid back family friendly place in events square.
Espressini Artisan Coffee
39 Killigrew StAwesome cup of coffee
Great food, great views, a fab pub to hang out with friends in the heart of the town.
61 locals recommend
Chain Locker
Quay StreetGreat food, great views, a fab pub to hang out with friends in the heart of the town.
Best bread in town, pick up some Baker Toms pastries for breakfast.
12 locals recommend
Baker Tom's Bread
1 The PlattBest bread in town, pick up some Baker Toms pastries for breakfast.
Harbour Lights Restaurant
Arwenack StreetAward winning fish and chips
Drinks & Nightlife
Good pub in Falmouth town if you are there. Often has live folk / blues music, always has outstanding food.
80 locals recommend
The Star & Garter
52 High StGood pub in Falmouth town if you are there. Often has live folk / blues music, always has outstanding food.
The Chintz Bar
quirky place for cocktails
Dolly's Tea Room & Wine Bar
21 Church Stcocktails in teapots. that's all you need to know!
Parks & Nature
great all round beach, offers paddle boarding lessons, great cafe and meeting point.
149 locals recommend
Gyllyngvase Beach
great all round beach, offers paddle boarding lessons, great cafe and meeting point.
Stunning beach with outdoor beach cafe. Try their famous 'hedgehog' ice creams. Elemental watersports are based here and offer cheap kayak hire.
20 locals recommend
Swanpool Beach station
Stunning beach with outdoor beach cafe. Try their famous 'hedgehog' ice creams. Elemental watersports are based here and offer cheap kayak hire.
Lovely sandy beach with outdoor beach cafe. easy access to coastal path.
43 locals recommend
Maenporth Beach
Lovely sandy beach with outdoor beach cafe. easy access to coastal path.
Quirky gardens with hammocks to relax in. Vegetarian cafe .... we can recommend their brunch.
76 locals recommend
Potager Garden
Quirky gardens with hammocks to relax in. Vegetarian cafe .... we can recommend their brunch.
Beautiful tropical gardens with paths leading down to secret beach. Great day out for families.
252 locals recommend
Trebah Garden
Beautiful tropical gardens with paths leading down to secret beach. Great day out for families.
Hidden gardens with tea rooms.
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons : from 2pm - 5pm. Sundays: from 11am-5pm
21 locals recommend
Enys Gardens
Hidden gardens with tea rooms.
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons : from 2pm - 5pm. Sundays: from 11am-5pm
Arts & Culture
Great for families - esp on a rainy day. Go to the top of the tower for stunning views of Falmouth. Lots for the kids to do.
172 locals recommend
Maritime Museum station
Great for families - esp on a rainy day. Go to the top of the tower for stunning views of Falmouth. Lots for the kids to do.
Sightseeing
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveFerries run 2 times an hour between Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier/Custom House Quay and St Mawes.
Lots of fantastic restaurants and hotels to eat/ drink in. We love sitting outside at the Idle Rocks Hotel on the waterfront.
Also St Makes castle is worth a visit.
150 locals recommend
St Mawes
Ferries run 2 times an hour between Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier/Custom House Quay and St Mawes.
Lots of fantastic restaurants and hotels to eat/ drink in. We love sitting outside at the Idle Rocks Hotel on the waterfront.
Also St Makes castle is worth a visit.
Shopping
Willow & Stone
18 Arwenack StGreat for gifts https://www.willowandstone.co.uk
Essentials
Mabe Burnthouse Post Office
This is our nearest shop. Has all the basics and newspapers, wine etc
Asda Falmouth Superstore
Jennings RoadAsda is a 5 minute drive away.
Sainsbury's