Drinks
From waterside pints and local ales to cocktails, wine bars and sundowners with a view. Discover our favourite places for a drink around Falmouth, Flushing and the Helford.
Verdant Brewery Taproom
A must for craft beer lovers. Verdant’s Penryn taproom is where many of their beers are brewed, with an ever-changing selection of fresh draught and cask beer to work your way through. The huge converted industrial space has a relaxed, lively atmosphere, with authentic wood-fired pizzas available if you get hungry.
01326 619117
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, TR10 9EP
verdantbrewing.co
Kona
A lively, tropical-inspired bar on Discovery Quay and a fun choice for cocktails with friends. Expect colourful interiors, handcrafted cocktails and a laid-back atmosphere that gets livelier as the evening goes on, with regular live music and events throughout the year.
01326 332021
Discovery Quay, Events Square, Falmouth, TR11 3XA
konabar.co.uk
Glas
One of our favourite spots for a sunny afternoon drink. Set right beside the water at Greenbank Gardens, Glas has picnic tables overlooking the harbour and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Order a local beer, cocktail or bottle of wine and settle in to watch the boats go by.
Greenbank Gardens
Dunstanville Terrace, Falmouth, TR11 2SW
@glasfalmouth
Beach House
Perched right above Swanpool Beach, Beach House is one of our favourite spots for a drink by the sea. Grab a cocktail, cold beer or glass of wine from the quirky horsebox bar, find a spot on one of the outdoor pub benches and settle in with uninterrupted views across the bay. On a sunny evening, it’s hard to beat.
Dog friendly: Yes
01326 311886
Swanpool, Falmouth, TR11 5BG
Cha Cha Cha
A colourful little cocktail bar close to Falmouth harbour, with a fun Latin American feel and plenty of personality. Come for creative cocktails, margaritas and a lively atmosphere, with Latino-inspired sharing plates if you fancy something to eat alongside.
07301 001140
38 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, TR11 3JF
chachachafalmouth.com
The Chintz
Quite unlike anywhere else in Falmouth. Hidden inside the Old Brewery Yard, The Chintz is packed with colourful wallpaper, vintage furniture, chandeliers and secret corners. Head upstairs for cocktails, wine and craft beer, or downstairs to Underland for DJs, live music and late-night dancing.
01326 331011
Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth, TR11 2BY
thechintzbar.com
Gylly Beach Cafe
Few places in Falmouth are better positioned for a drink in the sunshine. Grab a cold beer, glass of wine or cocktail and sit overlooking Gyllyngvase Beach, with views stretching towards Pendennis Castle and across Falmouth Bay. Particularly lovely for an afternoon drink after a day on the beach.
01326 312884
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, TR11 4PA
gyllybeach.com
Scarlett Wines
Part wine shop, part café and part neighbourhood wine bar, Scarlett Wines is a lovely choice for something a little more relaxed. There are more than 200 wines to choose from, alongside carefully selected bottles by the glass, with tapas and bar snacks available in the evening. Walk-ins only and dogs are welcome.
01326 531529
40 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, TR11 3JG
scarlett-wines.co.uk
Harbour House
A modern take on the traditional Cornish waterside pub, right on the harbour in Flushing. Grab a pint, glass of wine or one of their excellent cocktails and watch life on the water. It’s particularly good in the early evening, with live music and other events regularly taking place.
01326 374192
3 Trefusis Road, Flushing, TR11 5TY
harbourhouseflushing.com
Verdant Seafood Bar
A small, tucked-away bar on Quay Street serving an excellent selection of Verdant beers straight from the brewery. It’s an intimate alternative to the much larger Penryn taproom and a great place to stop for a couple of exceptionally fresh beers while wandering through town. The seafood is pretty special too.
01326 712132
Quay Street, Falmouth, TR11 3HH
verdantbrewing.co
Falmouth Brewery – The Wheelhouse
A tiny, characterful micropub tucked away on Upton Slip and a great find for anyone who likes proper local beer. Falmouth Brewery’s own brews take centre stage, with cask ales served in a simple, laid-back setting that feels refreshingly off the beaten track.
Upton Slip, Falmouth, TR11 3DQ
The Boathouse
Worth the walk up the hill for one of the best pub views in Falmouth. The Boathouse looks right across the harbour towards Flushing and out over Carrick Roads, with plenty of space inside and out for drinks. Grab a local ale, glass of wine or something stronger and settle in for the view – particularly lovely as the sun starts to go down.
01326 315425
Beacon Street, Trevethan Hill, Falmouth, TR11 2AG
theboathousefalmouth.co.uk
The Front
A proper Falmouth drinking pub tucked down on Custom House Quay. The Front is all about the beer, with an ever-changing selection of real ales, craft beers and ciders and a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. There’s no food, but you can bring your own takeaway in – fish and chips and a pint by the harbour is a pretty good combination.
01326 212168
Custom House Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3JT
Pandora Inn
One of Cornwall’s great waterside pubs and well worth making a trip for. Sit out on the huge pontoon over Restronguet Creek with a pint of local ale or a bottle of wine and watch the boats drift past. You can drive, cycle or, best of all, arrive by boat from Mylor. Just keep an eye on the tides!
01326 372678
Restronguet Hill, Creek, TR11 5ST
pandorainn.com
Seaview Inn
A traditional pub perched above the town with fantastic views across Falmouth Harbour. Now run by Verdant, there are ten beer taps and four cask lines pouring a changing selection of their beers alongside cider, wine and spirits. A great choice for a relaxed pint away from the busier waterfront.
01326 311359
Wodehouse Terrace, Falmouth, TR11 3EP
Stable
A brilliant spot right on Falmouth’s quay for drinks with friends. The Stable serves local craft beers, Cornish ciders, wines and cocktails in a relaxed, friendly setting. Grab a table inside or out, watch the world go by and stay for one of their sourdough pizzas if you get hungry.
Dog friendly: Yes
Old Custom House, Arwenack Street, Falmouth, TR11 3JT
01326 211 199
stablepizza.com/falmouth
Chain Locker
One of Falmouth’s oldest and best-positioned pubs, sitting right on historic Custom House Quay. Grab a pint downstairs or head upstairs for the harbour views, where balconies look straight across the water and Carrick Roads. A particularly good stop for a drink while wandering along the waterfront.
01326 311085
Quay Street, Falmouth, TR11 3HH
chainlockerfalmouth.co.uk