Places to Eat
West Penwith is full of delicious restaurants and beautiful country pubs with incredible food. The following are some of our favorites (and now some of our usual guests’ favorites as well!)
Tolcarne House, Tolcarne Place, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5PS
At Tolcarne Inn, the catch of the day is paired with fresh, seasonal produce from small, local farms—reflecting the chef’s philosophy of combining flavours with instinct and simplicity, allowing top-quality ingredients to shine. With a warm welcome, carefully kept local ales and ciders, and a thoughtfully curated wine list to complement the seafood, The Tolcarne Inn offers a laid-back atmosphere to savour the very best of Cornwall’s renowned food scene.
New Rd, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5PZ
Another great destination in Newlyn, at Mackerel Sky the chefs have designed their menu to be taster plates, allowing you the chance to sample a selection of local Cornish fish and seafood. You can order one or two plus a side to make up a meal or just go ‘tapas’ style! Please note the restaurant does not take bookings. They operate a queue system when busy but please note that the restaurant is small and a large amount of their seating is outdoors. There are outdoor heaters but please remember your coat!
2 Fore St, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6QU
Set on the picturesque Mousehole harbour front, 2 Fore Street is a stylish yet relaxed bistro with a vibrant, continental feel. Enjoy stunning views across Mount’s Bay or unwind in their secluded garden—perfect for soaking up long summer days. Their seasonal menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest local produce. Whether you’re popping in for a Sunday morning coffee, lunch after the beach, or dinner with friends over a chilled glass of prosecco, 2 Fore Street offers a warm welcome and unforgettable flavours in the heart of Cornwall.
The Parade, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6PR
With magnificent sea-views of St Clement’s Isle, this is a traditional brasserie with a seasonal menu that takes good ingredients and gives them a very simple but classic treatment. The day boats and trawlers of Newlyn tie up just two miles west of the Old Coastguard, so you’d rightly expect their menu to have plenty of fish and seafood. It does, but they don’t underestimate the quality of Cornish beef and poultry, game from local estates and cheeses from some of Britain’s best dairies.
Barbican Ln, Penzance TR18 4EF
The Barbican Bistro is a family run restaurant led by local brothers Jack and Jay Liddicoat. Barbian Bistro “specialises in freshly caught fish from local suppliers including the owner’s dad.” [The Sunday Times]. Their menu is made up of small plates with a focus on fish, casual dining in a historic building right next to penzance harbour, while working with suppliers in the area – including dad Shane, who delivers fish straight off the boat from Newlyn to bring fresh, seasonal ingredients to their kitchen.
6 The Digey, Saint Ives TR26 1HR
Source Kitchen is a Bar & Restaurant located in the beautiful town of St Ives in Cornwall. You will find them just up The Digey, which is a quiet cobbled street near Porthmeor Beach, the Tate Gallery, the harbour and the main shopping street. At Source Kitchen they serve lunch and dinner using locally sourced, seasonal produce. Plates are designed to share, so you can try more than one of the delicious dishes created by their talented chefs.
Zennor, Saint Ives TR26 3DE
The menu at The Gurnard’s Head is short, fresh, and ever-changing — shaped daily by what arrives at our back door or what our chefs believe is at its seasonal peak. In winter, you might find a warming Fish Soup with Rouille; in summer, perhaps a Sea Bass Ceviche paired with foraged leaf salads from Fat Hen. Whether you’re seated by the log fires in the bar, surrounded by vintage Giles cartoon annuals, or in the colourful red and blue dining room, every spot has its charm. On those glorious days from March to October, you can dine in their spacious, enclosed garden.
Botallack Ln, St Just, Penzance TR19 7QG
A traditional Cornish pub on the South West Coastal Path with outstanding food, the Queen’s Arms holds a special place in our hearts as it’s where we sat down after viewing Sancreed House and realized this was the place for our dreams. You can enjoy the garden to the rear, or the terrace at the front on a sunny day. During the warmer months they open their wood fired pizza oven – The Shack. In the winter, you can relax by the fire in this cosy pub, with its wooden beams, traditional granite stone walls and low ceilings.
