Guidebook for Falmouth
Food Scene
Good Vibes Cafe
28 Killigrew StLovely sit-down lunches, mainly aimed at vegertarians
No better place for a breakfast, watching the sun come up over the horizon. Not cheap, but worth it as a treat.
Dog friendly (outside in the protected deck area)...
141 locals recommend
Gylly Beach Cafe
Cliff RoadNo better place for a breakfast, watching the sun come up over the horizon. Not cheap, but worth it as a treat.
Dog friendly (outside in the protected deck area)...
Famously difficult to get into, but worth it if you like your simple seafood and buzzy atmosphere. Simple fish, cooked well, decent wine list.
65 locals recommend
The Wheelhouse
Upton SlipFamously difficult to get into, but worth it if you like your simple seafood and buzzy atmosphere. Simple fish, cooked well, decent wine list.
Nice little cafe on the river, do a wonderful line in hearty breakfasts.
Parking is sometimes tricky at busy times, but there are usually spaces on the waterside just next door.
Miss Peapods Kitchen Cafe
Commercial RoadNice little cafe on the river, do a wonderful line in hearty breakfasts.
Parking is sometimes tricky at busy times, but there are usually spaces on the waterside just next door.
Like coffee? You'll love Espressini. The guys know their beans, and the pastries ain't bad either. Won't be hard for you to spot a student on their laptops in here...
60 locals recommend
Espressini Artisan Coffee
39 Killigrew StLike coffee? You'll love Espressini. The guys know their beans, and the pastries ain't bad either. Won't be hard for you to spot a student on their laptops in here...
Okay, so if you want to avoid Rick Stein's fish and chips (they ARE good, though!) and take something more local, this is the place to head to.
57 locals recommend
Harbour Lights Restaurant
Arwenack StreetOkay, so if you want to avoid Rick Stein's fish and chips (they ARE good, though!) and take something more local, this is the place to head to.
There are so many places to get your pasty for the day, but this is a pretty decent shout for a variety of options.
Warrens Bakery
2 Discovery QuayThere are so many places to get your pasty for the day, but this is a pretty decent shout for a variety of options.
A pasty favourite of many a local. Limited options, but that's the point - what they do, they do well. Get there early, they'll sell out by lunch.
Choaks Pasties
30 Killigrew StA pasty favourite of many a local. Limited options, but that's the point - what they do, they do well. Get there early, they'll sell out by lunch.
One of the finer locations to have a drink and some decent grub. Walk from the flat is a good 2/3 hour session, but if that's your thing the location and fireplace won't let you down.
132 locals recommend
Ferry Boat Inn
One of the finer locations to have a drink and some decent grub. Walk from the flat is a good 2/3 hour session, but if that's your thing the location and fireplace won't let you down.
A good walk from the flat, about 3km around the coastal path. Perfect little Cornish cove, with a half-decent beach cafe with cracking ice-cream. Car parking too - £0 to £6 depends on the time of year
22 locals recommend
Maenporth Beach Cafe
Maenporth RoadA good walk from the flat, about 3km around the coastal path. Perfect little Cornish cove, with a half-decent beach cafe with cracking ice-cream. Car parking too - £0 to £6 depends on the time of year
Cracking spot to sit out on the pontoon to have a late lunch on a sunny day.
162 locals recommend
Pandora Inn
Restronguet HillCracking spot to sit out on the pontoon to have a late lunch on a sunny day.
Recommended by all who eat here; and a favourite with previous visitors. Great seafood :)
10 locals recommend
Hunky Dory
46 Arwenack StRecommended by all who eat here; and a favourite with previous visitors. Great seafood :)
Plume of Feathers
The SquareBit of a trek away, but worth the effort for the food and view.
Very friendly atmosphere; decent food, and a nice ice cream to walk home with...
9 locals recommend
Fuel
Arwenack StreetVery friendly atmosphere; decent food, and a nice ice cream to walk home with...
Drinks & Nightlife
Really very good food with amazing river views. Good beer on rotation, and a well-researched wine list.
Take a treat for Olive the dog and you'll be loved forever!
80 locals recommend
The Star & Garter
52 High StReally very good food with amazing river views. Good beer on rotation, and a well-researched wine list.
Take a treat for Olive the dog and you'll be loved forever!
Don't expect fast pints and loud music - this is a sanctuary that serves well mixed, thoughtful, tasty cocktails. A good start to a night out, or a great nightcap on the way home...
The Falmouth Townhouse Bar
3 Grove PlaceDon't expect fast pints and loud music - this is a sanctuary that serves well mixed, thoughtful, tasty cocktails. A good start to a night out, or a great nightcap on the way home...
Everything Else
If you find yourself at the beach for the day, these guys are great teachers of paddle-boarding, and lots of kit to rent for people of all shapes, sizes and skill level. Say hi to Sean!
23 locals recommend
Wesup
If you find yourself at the beach for the day, these guys are great teachers of paddle-boarding, and lots of kit to rent for people of all shapes, sizes and skill level. Say hi to Sean!
Essentials
Unofficially the world's most random and surprising off license. Needing booze for your stay...this is most definitely the place to get some rare gems.
14 locals recommend
Constantine Stores Ltd
30 Fore StUnofficially the world's most random and surprising off license. Needing booze for your stay...this is most definitely the place to get some rare gems.
Independent little bakery; very tasty bits and bobs for breakfast, and not over-priced.
65 locals recommend
Stones Bakery
35 High StIndependent little bakery; very tasty bits and bobs for breakfast, and not over-priced.