Anchor cottage
Food scene
FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS IN PORTHELEVEN
Amelie
Mix of bistro and pizzas. Nice light glassed area to sit.
Tel :01326 554 000
WWW.AMELIESPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
The Harbourside Refuge
Previously Rick stein’s now Michael Caines, lovely setting and food.
WWW.THEHARBOURSIDEREFUGE.CO.UK
Kota
High end tasting menu’s and very good reputation. The chef is recently famed on on the Great British Menu.
Tel: 01326 562 407
WWW.KOTARESTAURANT.CO.UK
Kota Kai
Fusion food with Asian twist, lovely views over harbour and relaxed.
Tel: 01326 574 411
WWW.KOTAKAI.CO.UK
Nauti But Ice
For ice cream, cake and daytime snacks.
Tel: 01326 573 747
WWW.NAUTIBUTICE.CO.UK
The Corner Deli
Great pizzas, and lovely baguettes, pulled pork rolls and deli counter. Perfect for a lunchtime takeaway.
Tel: 01326 565 554
WWW.THECORNERDELIPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
The Square
Part of a deli, and does good all round menu with nice outdoor seating.
Tel: 01326 573 911
WWW.THESQUAREATPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
Twisted Currant
Perfect for breakfast and tea. Certainly the best cooked breakfast
Tel: 01326 565 999
WWW.TWISTEDCURRANT.CO.UK
The Mussel Shoal
Hang out down by the harbour and sip cider, and brilliant food. Or book their floating restaurant. A great atmosphere and outdoor firepits for the evening. Relaxed vibe and where you’ll find the surfing crowd at the end of the day.
WWW.MUSSELSHOALS.CO.UK
Philps Bakery
Pasties for all.
Tel: 01326 562 324
WWW.PHILPSPASTIES.CO.UK
Clementine’s Vegan Café
Just on the corner of the harbour road for vegan breakfast and take away.
FACEBOOK.COM/CLEMENTINESCAFE
Ann’s Pasties
Double baked for authentic taste. Local and tasty
Tel:01326 450 192
WWW.ANNSPASTIES.CO.UK
Porthleven Fish & Chips
No better fish and chips, just perfect.
Tel: 01326 554 257
Landed
Take away fresh fish restaurant. Know exactly where your fish came from, and with a twist on traditional fish & chips.
Tel: 01326 531507
The Harbour View Cafe
Good honest cafe
Tel: 07498 613 280
Origin Coffee House
The perfect brew, located on Harbour Head. Recently added a pop up restaurant at their new unit on the outskirts of town
LOCAL FOOD BOX DELIVERY
The Cornish Food Box Company
Tel: 01872 211 533
WWW.THECORNISHFOODBOXCOMPANY.CO.UK
PUBS IN PORTHLEVEN
The Ship InnA must for any stay, with extended terrace seating. Always a gres atmosphere and a great bowl of mussels or fish-finger sandwich.
Tel: 01326 564 204
WWW.THESHIPINNPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
Harbour Inn
Honest pub food with plenty of space.
Tel: 01326 573 876
WWW.HARBOURINNPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
Atlantic Inn
Fab views, the locals pub and revamped recently with new food offerings.
Tel: 01326 562 439
WWW.THEATLANTICINN.CO.UK
Out of the Blue Bar
Tel: 01326 573 881
On the edge of town and serving campers.
MARKET
Almost daily with artists and crafts along the quayside.
ENTERTAINMENT, LOCAL BUSINESSES & PLACES TO EXPLORE
LOCAL BUSINESSES IN PORTHLEVEN
Vertical Blue
Water sports: Paddle boarding, kayaking and guided tours with tuiting.
Tel: 01326 563 387
Quayside Fish
Local fishmonger
Tel: 01326 562 008
Porthleven Barbour Shop
Tel: 07972 158 064
You Beauty
Hair & beauty
Tel: 01326 563 909
Pengelley’s
This is a great convenience shop/supermarket which covers everything plus the bonus of really good quality local fruit and veg, bakery and more.
Tel: 01326 561 196
The Albatross Gallery
Local arts & crafts, Commercial Road.
Tel: 01326 562 828
The Jewellery Workshop
Handmade jewellery& silversmith, Commercial Road.
Tel: 01326 561 511
Pisky Cove
Crafts and gifts, Celtic House, Harbour Head.
Tel: 07484 222 865
The Customs House Gallery
Handcrafted gifts and local artwork, Commercial Road.
Tel: 01326 569 365
Four Crows Gallery
Ceramics, jewellery, paintings, prints, cards, Commercial Road
Tel: 01326 618 689
Harbour View Stained Glass Studio
Celtic House, Harbour Head
Tel: 01326 572 671
Salt Cellar Workshops
Hats, children clothes and handcrafted items, Salt Cellar Hill.
Tel: 01326 565 707
The Vault
Beach wear, Commercial Road
Tel: 01326 569 735
Stargazey
Home furnishings and decorations, 10 Fore Street.
Tel: 01326 569 246
Waves Surf Art Gallery
Dramatic Photographs by Mike Lacey, Harbour Road (behind Custom House Gallery)
Tel: 01326 368 369
Hand Cut Cornish Fudge
Delicious local fudge, boxed or bagged, Trailer located on Commercial Road.
CINEMAS NEARBY
Helston
Tel: 01326 569 977
WWW.MERLINCINEMAS.CO.UK
Penzance
Tel: 01736 363 330
WWW.MERLINCINEMAS.CO.UK
Newlyn Film House
Tel: 01736 332 222
WWW.NEWLYNFILMHOUSE.COM
BEACHES AND WALKS
Loe Bar & Penrose Estate
Walk to Loe Bar and around Penrose estate is a must – huge sandy beach plus woods and lake. Not a place to swim though. Or hire bikes there is a network of bridleways and a green gym if you are feeling keen.
Gunwalloe Beach
National Trust owned, sandy and quiet, and walkable from Porthleven.
Praa sands
Big sandy beach, safe to swim with lifeguards and good for surfing too.
Perranouthno
Lovely sandy beach with cafes and less known than Praa.
Prussia Cove
Visit for the incredible colour of the water.
Porthkidney beach, Lelant
You could almost be in the Caribbean.
TOWNS TO EXPLORE
St Ives
Always popular for a wander, and great beaches.
Marazion
With the famous St Michaels’ Mount.
Helford
A stunning river and backwater, drop into the Shipwright arms for lunch.
FOLLOW US @SECRETBOLTHOLE
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Porthleven
FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS IN PORTHELEVEN
Amelie
Mix of bistro and pizzas. Nice light glassed area to sit.
Tel :01326 554 000
WWW.AMELIESPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
The Harbourside Refuge
Previously Rick stein’s now Michael Caines, lovely setting and food.
WWW.THEHARBOURSIDEREFUGE.CO.UK
Kota
High end tasting menu’s and very good reputation. The chef is recently famed on on the Great British Menu.
Tel: 01326 562 407
WWW.KOTARESTAURANT.CO.UK
Kota Kai
Fusion food with Asian twist, lovely views over harbour and relaxed.
Tel: 01326 574 411
WWW.KOTAKAI.CO.UK
Nauti But Ice
For ice cream, cake and daytime snacks.
Tel: 01326 573 747
WWW.NAUTIBUTICE.CO.UK
The Corner Deli
Great pizzas, and lovely baguettes, pulled pork rolls and deli counter. Perfect for a lunchtime takeaway.
Tel: 01326 565 554
WWW.THECORNERDELIPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
The Square
Part of a deli, and does good all round menu with nice outdoor seating.
Tel: 01326 573 911
WWW.THESQUAREATPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
Twisted Currant
Perfect for breakfast and tea. Certainly the best cooked breakfast
Tel: 01326 565 999
WWW.TWISTEDCURRANT.CO.UK
The Mussel Shoal
Hang out down by the harbour and sip cider, and brilliant food. Or book their floating restaurant. A great atmosphere and outdoor firepits for the evening. Relaxed vibe and where you’ll find the surfing crowd at the end of the day.
WWW.MUSSELSHOALS.CO.UK
Philps Bakery
Pasties for all.
Tel: 01326 562 324
WWW.PHILPSPASTIES.CO.UK
Clementine’s Vegan Café
Just on the corner of the harbour road for vegan breakfast and take away.
FACEBOOK.COM/CLEMENTINESCAFE
Ann’s Pasties
Double baked for authentic taste. Local and tasty
Tel:01326 450 192
WWW.ANNSPASTIES.CO.UK
Porthleven Fish & Chips
No better fish and chips, just perfect.
Tel: 01326 554 257
Landed
Take away fresh fish restaurant. Know exactly where your fish came from, and with a twist on traditional fish & chips.
Tel: 01326 531507
The Harbour View Cafe
Good honest cafe
Tel: 07498 613 280
Origin Coffee House
The perfect brew, located on Harbour Head. Recently added a pop up restaurant at their new unit on the outskirts of town
LOCAL FOOD BOX DELIVERY
The Cornish Food Box Company
Tel: 01872 211 533
WWW.THECORNISHFOODBOXCOMPANY.CO.UK
PUBS IN PORTHLEVEN
The Ship InnA must for any stay, with extended terrace seating. Always a gres atmosphere and a great bowl of mussels or fish-finger sandwich.
Tel: 01326 564 204
WWW.THESHIPINNPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
Harbour Inn
Honest pub food with plenty of space.
Tel: 01326 573 876
WWW.HARBOURINNPORTHLEVEN.CO.UK
Atlantic Inn
Fab views, the locals pub and revamped recently with new food offerings.
Tel: 01326 562 439
WWW.THEATLANTICINN.CO.UK
Out of the Blue Bar
Tel: 01326 573 881
On the edge of town and serving campers.
MARKET
Almost daily with artists and crafts along the quayside.
ENTERTAINMENT, LOCAL BUSINESSES & PLACES TO EXPLORE
LOCAL BUSINESSES IN PORTHLEVEN
Vertical Blue
Water sports: Paddle boarding, kayaking and guided tours with tuiting.
Tel: 01326 563 387
Quayside Fish
Local fishmonger
Tel: 01326 562 008
Porthleven Barbour Shop
Tel: 07972 158 064
You Beauty
Hair & beauty
Tel: 01326 563 909
Pengelley’s
This is a great convenience shop/supermarket which covers everything plus the bonus of really good quality local fruit and veg, bakery and more.
Tel: 01326 561 196
The Albatross Gallery
Local arts & crafts, Commercial Road.
Tel: 01326 562 828
The Jewellery Workshop
Handmade jewellery& silversmith, Commercial Road.
Tel: 01326 561 511
Pisky Cove
Crafts and gifts, Celtic House, Harbour Head.
Tel: 07484 222 865
The Customs House Gallery
Handcrafted gifts and local artwork, Commercial Road.
Tel: 01326 569 365
Four Crows Gallery
Ceramics, jewellery, paintings, prints, cards, Commercial Road
Tel: 01326 618 689
Harbour View Stained Glass Studio
Celtic House, Harbour Head
Tel: 01326 572 671
Salt Cellar Workshops
Hats, children clothes and handcrafted items, Salt Cellar Hill.
Tel: 01326 565 707
The Vault
Beach wear, Commercial Road
Tel: 01326 569 735
Stargazey
Home furnishings and decorations, 10 Fore Street.
Tel: 01326 569 246
Waves Surf Art Gallery
Dramatic Photographs by Mike Lacey, Harbour Road (behind Custom House Gallery)
Tel: 01326 368 369
Hand Cut Cornish Fudge
Delicious local fudge, boxed or bagged, Trailer located on Commercial Road.
CINEMAS NEARBY
Helston
Tel: 01326 569 977
WWW.MERLINCINEMAS.CO.UK
Penzance
Tel: 01736 363 330
WWW.MERLINCINEMAS.CO.UK
Newlyn Film House
Tel: 01736 332 222
WWW.NEWLYNFILMHOUSE.COM
BEACHES AND WALKS
Loe Bar & Penrose Estate
Walk to Loe Bar and around Penrose estate is a must – huge sandy beach plus woods and lake. Not a place to swim though. Or hire bikes there is a network of bridleways and a green gym if you are feeling keen.
Gunwalloe Beach
National Trust owned, sandy and quiet, and walkable from Porthleven.
Praa sands
Big sandy beach, safe to swim with lifeguards and good for surfing too.
Perranouthno
Lovely sandy beach with cafes and less known than Praa.
Prussia Cove
Visit for the incredible colour of the water.
Porthkidney beach, Lelant
You could almost be in the Caribbean.
TOWNS TO EXPLORE
St Ives
Always popular for a wander, and great beaches.
Marazion
With the famous St Michaels’ Mount.
Helford
A stunning river and backwater, drop into the Shipwright arms for lunch.
FOLLOW US @SECRETBOLTHOLE
A fabulous restaurant with a now famous chef - due to his success on 'the great British Menu'. Try the tasting menu.
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Kota Restaurant
HELSTONA fabulous restaurant with a now famous chef - due to his success on 'the great British Menu'. Try the tasting menu.
A shack at the harbours head, which serves outstanding food, plays great tunes and offers the perfect view. Sit outside and soak up the atmosphere.
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The Mussel Shoal
A shack at the harbours head, which serves outstanding food, plays great tunes and offers the perfect view. Sit outside and soak up the atmosphere.
Yo can't stay Porthleven and not visit the Ship, great food, and beer, cider. With plenty of outside seating and dogs are definitely considered equals here, and you'll always get chatting to someone.
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The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadYo can't stay Porthleven and not visit the Ship, great food, and beer, cider. With plenty of outside seating and dogs are definitely considered equals here, and you'll always get chatting to someone.
Nature and walks
A great walk along the coast to this inland lake and massive sand bar beach. If you want to go that bit further head to Gunwalloe where there's a beach cafe too. Alternatively head for the 'stables' cafe.
Just beware though this beach and lake are not for swimming in.
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Loe Bar
A great walk along the coast to this inland lake and massive sand bar beach. If you want to go that bit further head to Gunwalloe where there's a beach cafe too. Alternatively head for the 'stables' cafe.
Just beware though this beach and lake are not for swimming in.
Famous for its deep azure colours - its worth visiting or walking to this little cove.
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Prussia Cove
South West Coast PathFamous for its deep azure colours - its worth visiting or walking to this little cove.
Beaches
Praa Sands Beach
South West Coast PathA fabulous sandy beach great for kids and a bit of surfing
A stunning sandy beach with the Hayle river Estuary running through it, and on the other side of the banks is Porthkidney beach. Not much in terms of facilities here, it feels like the Caribbean has come to Cornwall.
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Gwithian Beach
A stunning sandy beach with the Hayle river Estuary running through it, and on the other side of the banks is Porthkidney beach. Not much in terms of facilities here, it feels like the Caribbean has come to Cornwall.
Sightseeing
Helford offer a wonderful escape from the usual hustle and bustle of Cornwall. There are pubs on opposite sides of the river which you can reach via the ferry.
This is Daphne Du Maurier country, and it feels like another world.
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Helford Passage Beach
South West Coast PathHelford offer a wonderful escape from the usual hustle and bustle of Cornwall. There are pubs on opposite sides of the river which you can reach via the ferry.
This is Daphne Du Maurier country, and it feels like another world.