Welcome to our little black book of “Great places to eat that are close to Ednovean Farm.”
One of the first questions I’m asked by our Bed and Breakfast guests is “Can you recommend a good restaurant for tonight” and as I mentioned yesterday I can often write the “tale of seven restaurants” by the time I’ve secured a brilliant table for our new guests.
So here are a few suggestions for your notebook before your stay, starting with the ones within walking distance of Ednovean Farm on Perranuthnoe and then out and about in West Cornwall. Each entry has a link to their own web site (if there is one available!)
Places to eat in Perranuthnoe
Victoria Inn
A gastro pub in the heart of Perranuthnoe, serving seriously good food in a relaxed pub atmosphere and only five minutes walk away across our fields Most of our repeat guests make sure they book their table before they arrive just to make sure!
Taste of the West Award 2018!
Open daily Monday to Saturday 12.00-2.00 and 6.15 – 9.00. Sunday lunch is served 12.00 – 2.30. Reservations needed well in advance essential (even in the “off” season” the locals like it too!) Expect to find it fully booked for two or three days in advance towards week ends.
N.B We have just heard that the Victoria Inn will soon be under new ownership. We would like to wish Nick and Laura every success in the future and I will update Perranuthnoe dining details as soon as possible for you. Until then opening hours Wednesday – Sunday lunchtime with concise menu.
To reserve on line http://www.victoriainn-penzance.co.uk or phone 01736 710309
Cafes open in the daytimes and early suppers
The Peppercorn Kitchen
A real foodie cafe with a twist, offering the taste of Middle Eastern, north African and Mediterranean style and mountains of home made cakes to choose from.
Open daily Summer opening hours – open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm, last food orders at 3-00pm.
More info:- http://www.peppercornkitchen.co.uk
The Cabin
Delicious homemade food right above the beach and beside the coastal footpath what more could you want after a busy day! An eclectic menu varying from generous portions of cakes, cream teas, through to greek salads.
Open daily seven days a week 8.30 a.m – 6.30 (last orders for hot food 5.30) in the Summer 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Winter months (Last orders for hot food 3.00pm.)
http://www.thecabinbeachcafe.co.uk/
Goldsithney
Goldsithney is a former mining village about ten minutes walk inland from Ednovean Farm with two simple village pubs decked in flowers in summer with tables set on the the wide pavement of the village street.
Great places to eat in West Cornwall
Marazion
There are quite a few places to choose from in Marazion – the next coastal village to Perranuthnoe along Mounts Bay but while is wonderful to stroll to along the coastal footpath from here in the day time, a car or taxi is essential at night. If parking, check that the car park you choose isn’t locked at night – two of our guest had to make a get-away along the beach once when they found they were locked in! For a celebration I’d choose
Ben’s Cornish Kitchen
Delightful bistro style restaurant with a stylish young vibe. Mains from £13 and another restaurant that our guest like to book in advance along with their holiday!
More info http://benscornishkitchen.com Tel 01736 719200
For a casual supper there is nothing nicer than Dining al fresco on the beach-side terrace of the Godolphin Arms
Godolphin Arms
We followed the beach slip and then approached from the sea terrace chose a chic little table up one flight of steps, on a perspex fronted terrace partially roofed. There we watched the beach walkers and young lovers, gig rowers and yachts, prancing dogs and gambling children, along with the returning tide, over a sharing fish platter for two.
More info http://www.godolphinarms.co.uk/eat Tel 01736 710202
There are lots of other places with stunning reviews too but I don’t have the space here to cover them today
Rosudgeon
The Falmouth Packet Inn
The next village from us along the A394 but not really walkable from Ednovean Farm unless in training for a major sporting event – luckily a huge handy car park! Serving fresh Cornish produce, Organic steaks and winning a Gold award this year from the “Taste of the West awards” 2014 Best South West Dining pub of the year! 2016
More info:- http://www.falmouthpacketinn.co.uk or tel 01736 76224
“Foreign parts m’dear” Places to eat around West Cornwall
If like me you like a fabulous location as part of the Dining experience, then nothing beats a drive to one of historic Cornish harbours and Porthleven and Mousehole are both within a fifteen to twenty minutes drive of the luxury B&B at Ednovean Farm.
Penzance
Harris’s
I remember eating at this intimate little restaurant set down a narrow cobbled lane for the first time when we were courting – perhaps twenty five or thirty years ago. The menu is still as full of the chefs passion for food and the interior remains intimately cosy today. Mains from £12.50
More info: – http://www.harrissrestaurant.co.uk/index.html
Mackerel Sky Cafe
Right next to Harris’s with a distinctive cool vibe, it’s reasonably priced, open all day and perfect for casual Dining. You may be able to hear the sea from the harbour below and of course they specialise in fish! (Closed now for the winter but see their sister restaurant in Newlyn
http://www.mackerelskycafe.co.uk/mackerel-sky-cafe-penzance.html
Bakehouse Restaurant
Tucked just off of historic Chapel Street in Penzance and just right for a special evening. Cool contemporary and listed in the Good Food Guide what more could you want!
http://www.bakehouserestaurant.co.uk/
Blacks Dining room and Bar
A chic open plan Bistro style restaurant with huge windows overlooking the well worn granite pavements of Chapel Street. We enjoyed sharing a fish platter there recently with an excellent glass of house white watching the world go by.
http://blacksofchapelstreet.com/
and finally in still in the wonderfully atmospheric Chapel Street – two atmospheric pubs will tempt you to linger. After a day on the beach what better than to dream of smugglers of the past and enjoy the intriguing nooks and crannies of a really old pub. It is what seaside memories are made of after all
The Turks Head
Serving reassuringly pub food but with that extra polish you would expect from a chef who was a semifinalist in Masterchef
http://turksheadpenzance.co.uk/
The Admiral Benbow
Famous in Penzance for so long, the interior is modelled on a sailing ship,you are on holiday after all! it was even described by two of my youngest guests as “Cool” (I think that’s good!)
For more info:- Tel 01736 363448
The Shore
One of the brightest up and coming stars of the Penzance restaurant scene and seriously foodie personally owned by the inspired chef Bruce Rennie.
and when only fish and chips on the seafront will do
Fraser’s Fish and Chips
Set on Penzance promenade this wacky retro style little restaurant and takeaway serves, ethically sourced Fish and Chips with a track record of a award winning sister shop in Falmouth
www.frasersfishandchips.co.uk or Tel:- 01763 339581
Newlyn
The Tolcarne Inn
Expect superb food from this waterside pub in the fishing port of Newlyn under the guidance of former Michelin starred chef Ben Tunnicliffe. On the night we visited there was hauntingly Celtic music being played beside teh bar which suited the atmosphere of the old pub beside the sea perfectly. and our reasonably priced supper was perfect
Mackerel Sky seafood bar
Fish with a difference in this tapas style fish bar with a industrial chic vibe to the interior. This is a friendly buzzy little spot but tables can’t be booked in advance so find a spot to sit and then you can order. We loved our relaxed supper at the Mackerel Sky seafood bar
http://www.mackerelskycafe.co.uk/mackerel-sky-seafood-bar-newlyn.html
Mousehole
Straight across Mount’s bay from Perranuthnoe and easily spotted from our garden the cluster of traditional granite fisherman’s cottages around narrow Cornish streets is as picturesque as it gets. Fab drive passed Penzance, Newlyn harbours – allow time to find a parking space though!
For a treat try:-
2 Fore Street
A chic, stylish French style bistro serving great food. At lunchtime check out the pretty courtyard garden accessed through the restaurant.
Mains from £13.50
More info:- http://www.2forestreet.co.uk Tel 01736 731164
The Old Coastguard
Eat supper and watch the working of Mounts bay – I enjoyed watching the fishing boats chug back to Newlyn harbour over an informal lunch with a friend recently. Extensive a la carte in the evenings of course. We recently had lunch at The Old Coastguard when exploring Mousehole
Details http://www.oldcoastguardhotel.co.uk
The Ship Inn
For a casual supper I don’t think you can beat the atmosphere in the Ship Inn, find a table under the low beams and flagstoned floors and feast on today’s catch watching the locals lean on the harbour rails.
More info:- http://www.shipinnmousehole.co.uk Tel 01736 731234
Porthleven
The Square
Modern little restaurant on the harbour head, serving great food and a sister restaurant to Cornwall’s much loved Victoria Inn. We ate there as Charles birthday treat – try the cheese board to finish. Try the Two course menu £16 or three courses £21 (selected starred items from the a la carte) We enjoyed a Summer evening of memories here to celebrate our twenty fifth wedding anniversary
More info http://www.thesquareatporthleven.co.uk Tel 01326 573911
Kota
Candles flicker against simple white washed walls offering superb food and great value for money. There’s a tempting three course set menu for £25 or for a special occasion there is a fabulous a la carte. Either choice is delivered with caring professionalism and filled with the charisma of a truly inspired, professional chef.
More info: – http://kotarestaurant.co.uk/eat/ or Tel 01326 562407
The Ship Inn
Atmospheric pub clinging to the harbour entrance with bar lined with woolly jumper wearing, locals. In the good pub guide for ever and good pub food too – find a table and then order. I always try for one looking down into the depths of the sea Mains from £9.95 for a burger to £13.95 for a rump steak.
More info :- http://www.theshipinncornwall.co.uk/menu.htm Tel 01326 564204
Seadrift Kitchen-Cafe
We haven’t been lucky enough to try this little bistro Gallery yet but our guests have recommended it so highly I felt we should include it straight away!
More info:- http://www.seadriftporthleven.co.uk/
Rick Stein
Rick Stein’s restaurant set in an wonderfully atmospheric harbour building, is as you would expect from a world famous chef and brand. Chic, professional and enticing
More info:- https://www.rickstein.com/eat-with-us/porthleven/
Ludgvan
The White heart
Tucked under the church walls in the pretty village of Ludgvan and full of atmosphere – only I remember visiting it when it had just got modern electricity! Simple pub food and tapas in a stylish yet country interior where the locals still prop up the bar! Mains from £9.00 to Steaks £17.50 A favorite with at least two of our American guests!
More info:- http://www.whitehartludgvan.co.uk/dining.html Tel 01736 740574
Treen
The Logan Rock Inn
I love this simple and unpretentious pub which is just as a country pub should be and oozing character. The Logan rock on the coast is not far from The Minack theatre in a charmingly unspoilt village. Pick a spot at a table in one of the labyrinth of little rooms and enjoy traditional pub food a great prices. We sometimes park at Treen and then walk across the fields to the sea – we took the photo above one January day!
More Info:- http://www.theloganrockinn.co.uk/
Sennen
Surf Beach Bar
The beach restaurant lays in the far corner of the first car park you meet as you drop down into Sennen and opens all day. With coffee and light lunches on the sweeping terraces with magical views over Sennen beach this is great for a quick lunch and lengthy glass of wine!
In its former life as Ben at Sennen, we enjoyed Lobster with a sunset there for Charles’s birthday treat.
More info: – https://surfbeachbar.co.uk/
Do be careful not to spoil a perfect day by falling foul of the pay and display car park
Between Sennen and Zennor on the lands End to St Ives coast road
The Gurnard’s head
Sleek professional operation set on the moors above the sea on the Lands End to St Ives coast road. A Dream coastal pub after an enchanting drive across the moors and you may even spot the odd Porsche in the car park
Open every day, except 24 and 25 December.
More info http://www.gurnardshead.co.uk Tel 01736 796 928
Zennor
The Tinners Arms
An atmospheric 13th-Century tucked under the moors with views down to the sea. Theres a cosy pub interior with log burning stove and an extensive outdoor garden for Dining al fresco in summer months. We visited at the beginning of winter and where would be better to listen to a Cornish gale than cocooned in the warmth of the deep stone walls.
More info http://www.thegoodpubguide.co.uk/pub/view/Tinners-Arms-TR26-3BY
St Ives
The Porthminster Beach Cafe
For a special occasion this chic little restaurant can’t beaten. Smart in a seasidy sort of way with window tables looking down on to the beach in the restaurant or Mediterranean style cafe tables on the open terrace. It’s worth asking for a window sea when booking for people watching the families on the beach slowly give way to young lovers walking hand in hand on the tideline in the dusk. The cafe once scored a perfect ten out of ten from the Telegraph restaurant critic. Look out for their artistic cookbook for a pre dinner present to tantalise that special someone!
More details: – Tel 01736 795352
http://porthminstercafe.co.uk/
I hope that’s helped your holiday decisions about where to eat and don’t forget the best restaurant can be the one you stumble upon, at just the right moment at the end of a perfect day!
P.S don’t forget to tell me for my little black book!
