Food & Drink

EATING OUT:
The nearest place to eat is Charlestown, a 5 minute drive away.  A lovely, picturesque granite harbour with tall ships. The location for many period dramas.

THE BOATHOUSE, Charlestown. theboathousecharlestown.co.uk T: 01726 63322 an independent, bustling restaurant situated in the heart of Charlestown

SPRINGTIDE, Charlestown springtidecharlestown.co.uk T: 01726 879053 Charlestown’s favourite seafood restaurant over looking the harbour. Serving fresh seafood, pasta dishes & family friendly dining. Open for lunch & dinner.

SAM’S IN FOWEY –samscornwall.co.uk T: 01726 832273.  Relaxed, popular, child friendly restaurant

HOTEL TRESANTON, St Mawes. thepolizzicollection.com Chic, romantic and excellent food.  Child friendly.  Booking is highly advisable.  A great place for a long, lazy lunch or adults only dinner, sitting on the terrace above the water.  T: 01326 270055

THE SHIP INN, Pentewan –shipinnpentewan.com T: 01726 842855 is the perfect place for lunch after a hearty morning’s walk along the exquisite coastline

THE LUGGER, Portloe is well worth a visit.  Classical cuisine emphasising locally-sourced produce.  This is a popular hotel and spa.  The lunch menu is simple but dinner is excellent and you will need to book. If you want a pretty, but winding, drive home go via Port Holland and Caerhays.  Then head for Mevagissey.  This is classic Cornwall. T: 01872501322

PORTHMINSTER BEACH CAFÉ, St Ives. porthminstercafe.co.uk A simple, white bistro style restaurant looking over a stunning white sandy beach.  Near Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth museum.  This is an hour away, but well worth a day trip except on Saturdays (change-over day therefore heavier traffic).  It is also easy to reach St Ives by train.  T:   01736 795352

RICK STEIN’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Padstow. rickstein.com T:  01841 532700.  Booking essential.

TAKE-AWAYS:  There are a couple of take-aways at nearby Carlyon Bay, around the corner from Charlestown.

Chinese:  “East Meets West” – T: 01726 814111 or Indian: “Eastern Paradise” – T: 01726 813141.
There are also many fish and chip shops nearby.  

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SHOPPING: FOOD AND DRINK

The nearest, major supermarkets are Tesco and Asda in St Austell. For local produce try:

FISH: 
The best local fishmonger is :RICHARDS (Fruit, Veg & Fish) Harbour Road, Par, PL24 2BD T: 01726 825078 .  

If you looking to have a delivery of fresh local fish during your stay, try thecornishfishmonger

If you go further west, it is worth going to Newlyn to see the fishing boats coming in with their day’s catch.  You can buy from the local fishmongers and also eat the best fresh fish and chips near the harbour.  

MEAT:
PEARCE BUTCHERS, in Mount Charles (2A Polkyth Road, St Austell PL25 4LW - T: 01726 73091).  Talk to Adrian who makes the best Cornish pasties and supplies excellent meat.  (Mention you are staying at Porthpean House).

KITTOWS OF FOWEY a family run butchers with their own farm.  T: 01726 832639 or order online: www.kittowsbutchers.co.uk  

FARM SHOPS:
LOBBS FARM SHOP in the grounds of Heligan,  is a fantastic farm shop supplying delicious deli items, cheeses, bakery goods, meat, oils, jams, etc.  T: 01726 844411 www.lobbsfarmshop.com