Belushi's
Burgers, Beats, and Beach Views
newquay
Belushi’s in Newquay is a lively cliff-top bar and restaurant overlooking Towan Beach, offering sweeping ocean views and a fun, beachy vibe.
Best Pubs in Cornwall
From thatched smugglers' inns on Bodmin Moor to beach bars with live music on the sand, Cornwall has pubs worth a detour. Here are the best.
Bowgie Inn
The Pub with Crantock's Scenery, No Queues and Unbeatable Views
newquay
The Bowgie Inn is a much-loved cliff-top pub perched on West Pentire Headland near Crantock, just outside Newquay.
Central Inn
Booze and Chips, in the Heart of Newquay
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The Central Inn, known locally as The Central, is a lively and modern pub in the heart of Newquay’s Central Square.
Fistral Boardmasters Beach Bar
Waves, Beats, and Cold Drinks with Fistral's Sunset
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Boardmasters Beach Bar is a laid-back, surf-inspired bar and kitchen located right on Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.
Jamaica Inn
Cornwall's Most Famous Smuggling Inn
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The Jamaica Inn, perched high on Bodmin Moor near Launceston, is a legendary 18th-century coaching inn with a history rooted in smuggling and mystery.
Merrymoor Inn
Sleep in History, Wake Up to Waves, Wind Down with Ales
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The Merrymoor Inn is a welcoming, family-run bed and breakfast located right by the beach in Mawgan Porth, just north of Newquay in Cornwall.
Old Ale House
Simply the Best Place for a Pint in the Heart of City
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The Old Ale House in Truro is a beloved, character-filled Cornish pub located in a former draper’s shop on Quay Street.
Pandora Inn
A Timeless Pub on the Water’s Edge
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The Pandora Inn is a historic and iconic Cornish pub set on the tranquil banks of Restronguet Creek near Mylor Bridge, just outside Falmouth.
Preston Gate Inn
Poughill’s Pub for Pints, People, and Music
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The Preston Gate Inn is a welcoming, dog-friendly village pub located in the historic hamlet of Poughill, just a short stroll from Bude.
Sailors Arms
Lively Nightclub and Pub in Town
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Sailors Arms is a pub on Fore Street in Newquay, with a terrace looking over Towan Beach and the bay.
St. Kew Inn
Traditional Village Pub in a Tranquil Setting
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The St Kew Inn is a beautifully preserved country pub tucked beside the 15th-century St James’s Church in the peaceful hamlet of St Kew, Cornwall.
Star and Garter
Georgian townhouse bar, kitchen and apartments in Falmouth
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The Star and Garter is a bar and kitchen in a Georgian townhouse at 52 High Street in Falmouth, in the old part of town above the harbour.
The Barrel At Bude
Barrel Full of Flavor, Heart Full of Bude.
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The Barrel at Bude is a quirky and intimate micropub located in the heart of Bude, Cornwall.
The Harbour Tavern
A Cozy Pub with Amazing Views of Mevagissey’s Historic Fishing Port
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The Harbour Tavern, also known as The Harbour Fish & Grill by Aaron Janes, is a striking waterside restaurant and bar built directly into the cliffside above Newquay Harbour.
The Longboat Inn
Award-winning family-friendly pub in the heart of Penzance
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The Longboat Inn is a historic and inviting inn located in the heart of Penzance, Cornwall.
The Mermaid Inn
The Sunset Pub on the Porth
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The Mermaid Inn is a welcoming, family- and dog-friendly pub located right on the edge of Porth Beach, just outside Newquay in Cornwall.
The Three Pilchards Inn
Great Food. Rich History. Ghostly Tales.
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The Three Pilchards Inn is a historic pub set in the harbor village of Polperro, Cornwall.
The Top House Inn
Legendary Pints, Lively Nights at Britain's Southernmost Inn
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Situated in the quaint village of The Lizard, Cornwall, the southernmost point of mainland Britain, is the ancient and hospitable Top House Inn.
The Watering Hole
Officially the UK's 'only bar on the beach
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The Watering Hole, perched directly on the golden sands of Perranporth Beach in Cornwall, is the UK’s only bar built right on the beach - making it a truly iconic and unforgettable coastal venue.
Walkabout – Newquay
The Home of Live Sport and Cold Pints in the Heart of Newquay
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Walkabout - Newquay is a buzzing Australian-themed sports bar and club located on The Crescent, right on Newquay’s seafront.
More about pubs & nightlife in Cornwall
Cornwall’s pub scene runs from centuries-old creek-side inns to bars built on the sand. The best Cornish pubs share one thing: they lean into their setting. The Pandora Inn sits on a tidal creek near Falmouth with a floating pontoon for summer pints. The Watering Hole in Perranporth stands on the sand of the beach itself and bills itself as the only bar in the UK to do so. Jamaica Inn at Bolventor on Bodmin Moor has been a coaching inn since about 1750 and inspired Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name.
Most pubs on this list serve food - several seriously good food - but these are drinking pubs first. Expect local ales from Sharp’s, Skinner’s, and St Austell Brewery, with cider from Cornish Orchards and Healey’s on most bars. Many host live music, especially in summer, and the Watering Hole runs events from May to September.
Dog-friendly is the default in Cornwall. Most pubs welcome dogs in the bar area, and a handful have dog menus. Check individual listings for details.