Porthleven
Porthleven is a small fishing village in West Cornwall with a lot to offer - A picture-perfect harbour setting surrounded with beautiful restaurants, galleries and shops. With friendly locals it boasts a relaxed atmosphere, the village is the ideal place to bring all the family for a summer holiday, or just as good with your partner for a romantic short break. Packed with a mix of high-end restaurants, cosy chilled bars & lively pubs there's a place for everyones tastes in Porthleven.
Top things to do...
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Experience a Cornish food festival – Porthleven's award winning food festival is a three-day food, drink and music festival held right in the historic harbour. It's so popular it causes the local population of 4000 to increase by 8 times!
Take in the art – You are spoilt for choice for art in Porthleven which hosts a fabulous collection of galleries, including; The Customs House, Four Crows, Seadrift Images and The Albatross to name a few. Make your own jewellery - Try something different at the Porthleven Jewellery Workshop. Ever wondered how jewelers make rings from scratch? Well try it for yourself at one of their affordable classes. |
Stand up paddle board - One for the more adventurous members of the family, Vertical blue adventures offer hire and tours using not only stand-up paddle boards, but kayaking and mountain bikes also!
Learn some Cornish history - The Museum of Cornish Life in Helston is just 2 miles from Porthleven, and is filled with the culture and industry history of Cornwall. The museum is free and supported by well-deserved donations. |
Where to eat and drink...
Amelies (highly rated seafood, bar & grill)
Origin Coffee Shop (maritime views and very good coffee)
Kota (fusion of Asian and Cornish food)
Kota Kai (sister restaurant to Kota, exciting high end local food with an Asian twist)
The Ship Inn (classic British pub with great views)
Seadrift (cosy atmosphere with hearty steak & seafood dishes)
The Square (brasserie style menu)
Harbour Inn (lively pub classic gastro pub menu)
The Mussel Shoal (harbour side fresh mussels & local cider)
Ann's Pasties (famous Cornish pasties)
Moonflower (Chinese restaurant & takeaway)
Landed, Shell & Fish (something different and exciting, a modern twist on traditional takeaways)
Dan Dan The Lobster Man (Fresh, locally caught lobster and seafood)
Origin Coffee Shop (maritime views and very good coffee)
Kota (fusion of Asian and Cornish food)
Kota Kai (sister restaurant to Kota, exciting high end local food with an Asian twist)
The Ship Inn (classic British pub with great views)
Seadrift (cosy atmosphere with hearty steak & seafood dishes)
The Square (brasserie style menu)
Harbour Inn (lively pub classic gastro pub menu)
The Mussel Shoal (harbour side fresh mussels & local cider)
Ann's Pasties (famous Cornish pasties)
Moonflower (Chinese restaurant & takeaway)
Landed, Shell & Fish (something different and exciting, a modern twist on traditional takeaways)
Dan Dan The Lobster Man (Fresh, locally caught lobster and seafood)
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What is Porthleven famous for...Food!
Once famous for its role in mining tin and China clay, now Porthleven is fast gaining a reputation as a hot spot for foodies! Soon to rival the likes of Padstow and St Ives, new and exciting restaurants have been popping up for the last couple of years now. Holding an annual food festival also helps grow Porthleven's reputation - Soon to become the next top food destination in Cornwall. |
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If you only do one thing...Enjoy some local cuisine
Since Porthleven is fast becoming known for its food scene, if you can only do one thing whilst visiting, we recommend booking a restaurant with a fantastic view and ordering some locally sourced Cornish food and drinks! Top views in Porthleven can be found at The Square, Kota or Amelie's. |
