Guidebook for Penzance and Mousehole
Food and Bar Scene
The Front Room
83 Market Jew StCharming place and great food in the centre of Penzance
Fantastic views. The restaurant is on Porthminster beach in St Ives
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Fantastic views. The restaurant is on Porthminster beach in St Ives
2 Fore Street Restaurant
2 Fore StGreat food, right by the gorgeous harbour in Mousehole
Fabulous little cafe. Vegan options. Everything “home made”. In Marazion
7 locals recommend
The Copper Spoon
Fore StreetFabulous little cafe. Vegan options. Everything “home made”. In Marazion
Simple good local fish in the nearby village of Newlyn, walking distance from Penzance
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadSimple good local fish in the nearby village of Newlyn, walking distance from Penzance
The Gurnards Head
The Singing Rooster
39 CausewayheadGood wholesome Polish Food
The Shore Restaurant
13-14 Alverton StIf you like Fish this is the place to eat in Penzance.
The Yacht Inn
Green StreetPleasant pub down by the Promenade
Very touristy but the pub manages to maintain a true Cornish experience.
46 locals recommend
Admiral Benbow
46 Chapel StVery touristy but the pub manages to maintain a true Cornish experience.
The Honey Pot
5 Parade StFriendly cafe close to Morrab Gardens. Serves breakfasts and lunch
Bath Inn
Cornwall TerraceNice garden area at the back for those with children
Fantastic location overlooking the coast and within walking distance of Mousehole. Convenient parking!
32 locals recommend
The Rock Pool Cafe
The ParadeFantastic location overlooking the coast and within walking distance of Mousehole. Convenient parking!
Very convenient cafe as just across the road from Morrab Place. Seating area outside
89 locals recommend
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadVery convenient cafe as just across the road from Morrab Place. Seating area outside
Considered to be the best ice cream in the area. 20 minute walk from Penzance
35 locals recommend
Jelbert's
9 New RdConsidered to be the best ice cream in the area. 20 minute walk from Penzance
Carbis Bay Hotel Beach Club Restaurant
South West Coast PathFabulous location and good food!
Gurnards Head Hotel station
Wonderful garden with views over Mousehole. Great food. Highly recommended
76 locals recommend
The Old Coastguard
The ParadeWonderful garden with views over Mousehole. Great food. Highly recommended
Little India
52 Market Jew StAuthentic Indian food
Bakehouse
Chapel StreetLovely cafe in the quaint small town of St Just just a few miles from Penzance. Great place to relax
26 locals recommend
Cafe Dog & Rabbit
North RowLovely cafe in the quaint small town of St Just just a few miles from Penzance. Great place to relax
The Turks Head Inn
49 Chapel StOn Chapel st in Penzance. Good pub food
If visiting St Michael’s Mount this is the perfect place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner
107 locals recommend
Godolphin Arms
West EndIf visiting St Michael’s Mount this is the perfect place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner
No booking required. Often a queue but worth it! On the bridge in Newlyn
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadNo booking required. Often a queue but worth it! On the bridge in Newlyn
Heard great things about this new restaurant right in the heart of the harbour in Newlyn
26 locals recommend
Argoe
Heard great things about this new restaurant right in the heart of the harbour in Newlyn
Pleasant atmosphere and the food is consistently good. Located just off Market Jew St in Penzance
27 locals recommend
Mermaid Alley
45 New StPleasant atmosphere and the food is consistently good. Located just off Market Jew St in Penzance
On the Harbour in Mousehole. Open til 9pm. Great selection of delicatessens. Wonderful Pasties! There is now a restaurant upstairs
21 locals recommend
Hole Foods
North CliffOn the Harbour in Mousehole. Open til 9pm. Great selection of delicatessens. Wonderful Pasties! There is now a restaurant upstairs
45 Queen St
45 Queen StreetArts & Culture
Tate St. Ives
Famous for Local Art
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadTwo minutes away from Morrab place
The Minack Theatre
Newlyn Art Gallery
New RoadLocal Art
Very nice cafe and interesting exhibitions.
https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/activity-types/events/
42 locals recommend
The Exchange
Princes StreetVery nice cafe and interesting exhibitions.
https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/activity-types/events/
Beautiful place at the back of Gulval. Fabulous food too
215 locals recommend
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Beautiful place at the back of Gulval. Fabulous food too
Carn Euny Ancient Village
Newlyn Art Gallery
New RoadMerry Maidens station
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillMadron holy well
Getting Around
Penzance Railway Station
Wharf RoadPenzance Heliport
Jelbert WaySightseeing
Morrab Gardens
Morrab RoadThe house adjoins these sub Tropical Gardens
Porthcurno
Totally beautiful beach
St Ives
Magical and beautiful - as a result crowded
Mousehole
Quaint and some great eating places
Check the tide tables. Boats take visitors over when the tide is in, otherwise you can walk along the “Causeway”
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Check the tide tables. Boats take visitors over when the tide is in, otherwise you can walk along the “Causeway”
Tresco Abbey Garden & Valhalla Collection
Local port within walking distance of the house. Good restaurants, bars and cinema
63 locals recommend
Newlyn
Local port within walking distance of the house. Good restaurants, bars and cinema
Penzance Promenade
South West Coast PathReally lovely harbour with great restaurants and wonderful cliff walks
39 locals recommend
Porthleven Harbour
1 Harbour RdReally lovely harbour with great restaurants and wonderful cliff walks
Trevaylor Stream
Prussia Cove
South West Coast PathLovely walking starting point
Gwynver Beach
South West Coast PathQuite a trek down but worth it. Great surfing beach
Cape Cornwall
Zennor
Hayle Beach
Very quiet beach with easy access parking
Marazion Beach
South West Coast PathWalking distance from Penzance by taking the Coastal path
Pedn Vounder Beach
South West Coast PathPenzance Harbour
Wharf RoadCape Cornwall
Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
Isles of Scilly
Events
Rosudgeon Sports & Social Club and CAR BOOT SALE
Very good Car-boot sale!
Neighbourhoods
Lots of restaurants and pubs! Beautiful historic street in central Penzance
27 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetLots of restaurants and pubs! Beautiful historic street in central Penzance