10 of the Best Scenic Pubs in Cornwall

Overlooking beautiful Crantock Beach (owned by the National Trust) and the headland of East Pentire, the Bowgie Inn has stunning sea views over Crantock Bay. Large comfortable interior with a variety of dining areas.

While dogs are not allowed inside, there’s plenty of outdoor seating, including a glass screened deck and covered tables, all with fantastic views. The friendly staff will provide you with water for your pet on request.

The Bowgie is open daily from 11am.

Food is served every day 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 9pm Mon to Fri and 11am - 9pm Sat & Sun.

There are many lovely walks around this area and lots of beaches to enjoy, most of which are dog friendly. The nearby Holywell Beach has featured prominently in the filming of Poldark. West Pentire and Porth Joke Circular Walk

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Located on Restronguet Creek, on the lower reaches of the River Fal, The Pandora Inn, is a step back in time, retaining 13th features such as its flagstone floors and low-beamed ceilings together with a thatched roof.

A cosy interior with open fires during the winter months. Outside there is seating on the quayside and on the pontoon with lovely views of the creek. Dog friendly inside and on the quay and pontoon.

The Pandora Inn is open daily from 10.30am

Food is served every day (times vary).

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Perched on the top of the sand dunes at Riviere Towans, The Bluff Inn has panoramic views across the estuary of the Hayle River to Lelant and Porthkidney Sands.

Dog friendly outside in the garden overlooking the estuary.

The Bluff Inn is open from March until the end of October from 9am.

Food served.

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Tucked away on the Droskyn side of Perranporth Beach, The Seiners Arms enjoys wonderful views of the sands, stream, rock arches and Chapel Rock with its seawater pool and at high tide the pub is almost surrounded by water.

Outside sitting area. Dog friendly throughout.

The Seiners Arms is open daily from 11am

Food served.

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In the village of Botallack, a former mining village, The Queen’s Arms is a few minutes walk from some of the most spectacular Cornish Mining Heritage on the Cornish coast. West Wheal Owles and the Crowns engine houses have featured in all the recent series of Poldark.

Dog friendly throughout.

The Queen’s Arms is open daily from 12 noon.

Food served every day 12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm - 9pm

To enjoy a circular walk around Botallack’s engine houses and the Kenidjack Valley

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In the small hamlet of Cripplesease, surrounded by rolling countryside and a fine example of Cornwall’s mining heritage, the Engine Inn dates from the 18th century when it was the count house (office) for nearby Giew Mine.

A cosy interior and a lovely beer garden with plenty of outdoor seating. Dog friendly inside and out.

The Engine Inn is open daily from 12pm

Food served every day

Enjoy a walk at Trencrom Baker’s Pit and Rogers Tower

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Tucked away on the coast between Par and Fowey, the Rashleigh Inn stands just above the beach at Polkerris harbour with lovely views across the bay.

Plenty of outdoor seating to admire the views and a comfortable interior with open fire during winter months.

Dog friendly both inside and out.

The Rashleigh Inn is open daily from 11am - 11pm

Food served every day. Lunch 12pm - 3pm Snacks 3pm - 5pm Dinner 6pm - 9pm

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In the church town of St Mawgan in Pydar nestled in a tree-lined valley with a stream and a fine parish church, is the Falcon Inn dating from the 1750s.

A comfortable interior and large gardens with plenty of outdoor seating.

Dog friendly in the garden.


The Falcon Inn is open daily:

Monday to Thursday 11am - 3pm and 5.30pm - 11pm

Friday - Saturday 11am - 12pm All Day

Sunday 12pm - 11pm All Day

Food served every day

Enjoy a walk around St Mawgan and its beautiful parish church.

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Overlooking the long,sandy beach at Praa Sands, The Sand Bar is a great place to sit and watch the waves, as the tide comes in to just below this pub. From the comfort of the bar, you can enjoy watching the surfers as they ride the waves.

Relaxed atmosphere, wood burner during the winter months.

Dog friendly both inside and on the terrace overlooking the sea.

The Sandbar is open daily from 10am - 11pm

Food served all day from 10am

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Perched above Porthleven’s outer harbour, The Ship Inn, boasts great sea views and wild waves during winter storms. Watch the local fishing boats coming and going with their catches.

Cosy interior and plenty of outdoor seating on a tiered terrace overlooking the harbour.

Dog friendly throughout.

The Ship Inn is open daily from 11am

Food served daily 12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm - 9pm

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