From cosy village pubs and creekside inns to scenic cafés and harbour dining, this part of Cornwall is full of flavour that you can drive to, walk to and even go by water.
The New Inn, Manaccan
A thatched, Grade II-listed, community-run pub with a loyal local following. Expect hearty, seasonal dishes, a lovely beer garden, and a crackling fire in winter.
📞 01326 221398 · newinnmanaccan.co.uk
The Shipwrights Arms, Helford
This iconic whitewashed pub sits right on the creek. Watch boats bob by as you enjoy a pint or hearty plate. Look out for their specials nights and Pizzas
📞 01326 240777 · shipwrights-helford.co.uk
The Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage
Historic and atmospheric pub overlooking the Helford River and a lovely sandy beach. Best accessed by taking the foot ferry across the creek—a fun 5-minute trip running Easter to October.Park in Helford village car park or build up your appetite by walking the coast path getting the ferry there and back and wondering home to reward yourself relaxing on the balcony or cosying up by the log burner
📞 01326 240338 · ferryboatcornwall.co.uk
Fat Apples Café, Porthallow
A relaxed, family-run café with big breakfasts, generous cakes, and a woodland garden to explore. Especially good after the walk along the coast path from CB to Porthallow.
📞 01326 280399
Rosevear’s Mobile Chippy
This colourful van serves traditional fish and chips every Friday evening on Manaccan Green (4pm–7:30pm). Cash only.
Helford Village Post Office & Shop
Stock up on local Roskilly’s ice cream, pasties, crabbing lines, and gifts. A small but well-stocked community hub.
📞 01326 240242
Roskilly’s Farm, St Keverne
A working organic dairy farm famous for its indulgent Cornish ice cream, Roskilly’s is a lovely family destination. Wander the free farm trails, visit the friendly animals, or watch the cows being milked. Afterward, tuck into generous scoops of award-winning ice cream, farm-made pizzas, or home-cooked meals in the Old Cowshed Restaurant.
- Open: Daily from Easter to October half term
- Highlights: Ice cream parlour, wood-fired pizza, farm animals, nature trails, gift shop
- Website: roskillys.co.uk
- 📞 Phone: 01326 280479
- Porthleven – Bustling harbour with award-winning restaurants, laid-back cafés, and seasonal food festivals. Well worth a wonder around this picturesque Harbour Village
- Falmouth – Waterfront town filled with great places to eat, plus the National Maritime Museum and a wide variety of independent shops.
- Coverack – Lovely village for tea rooms, beaches, and a slower pace. There are a number of gift shops and little stores, and options for more delicious local icecream pasties and coffee and views out to the infamous Mannacles
- Kynance Cove – One of Cornwall’s most photographed beaches, with a National Trust café perched above the turquoise bay. nationaltrust.org.uk/kynance-cove
- St Keverne
Vincent Family Butchers, St Keverne
A friendly, traditional butcher’s shop on High Street, run by the Vincent family. They offer a wide range of high-quality local meats — beef, lamb, pork — and homemade sausages, with excellent service.
📞 01326 280252 · 📍 High St, St Keverne, Cornwall TR12 6NW · Facebook Page
There is also a well-stocked Spar for essentials that is open late for when you run out of Charcoal, milk…wine!
- Helston – All major supermarkets deliver to Curlew Bank (Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury’s) Just type in Curlew Bank and the Postcode (TR12 6HQ), they are used to finding their way down the lanes for you.
Gear Farm Pasty Co, St Martin
Widely regarded as the best pasties in Cornwall. Organic, handmade, and bursting with flavour. They also make delicious other pastry goodness and treats. Open Tue–Sat 10am–2pm. Worth pre-ordering
📞 01326 221150 · facebook.com/GearFarmPastyco
