Rustic pub in the true Cornish sense. Great ales, open fires and a hardworking set of locals…read more You'll make friends here.

I had the home made burger on a tiger bap with chunky chips and an eccentric side salad…read more Just what the doctor ordered, best burger I've had in ages. Not some anaemic pattie but a right beefy, tasty morsel and worthy of a big thumbs up. I'm stuffed and finally ready for the night ahead. Didn't try the ales as I'm on business and driving. Look good though. I'd come back no problem and recommend it too..

Don't bother to go to the Red Lion by Newquay Harbour, total shambles and has lost its great vibe…read more We have been going there for the past 25 years when on holiday and always had a positive experience until today ! Now operated by youngsters standing around chatting to each other who don't have a clue .we ordered food at the bar , only 4 tables occupied (red flag as usually full) waited approx 45 mins for food when fourth table who ordered after us got there food it was apparent our order wasn't coming ! Our order on the computer didn't go through to kitchen, so the youngsters blamed that .Appalling experience, so don't waste your time and money. So disappointing as it always was our first choice for a pub meal and a chat with the locals at the bar ( none in there on a Friday night) No food specials on the board and no advertisement of future events, live music or quiz night etc.

The Red Lion is a solid, traditional-style pub & grill close to Newquay Harbour. The real ale lover…read morewill find several "cask marque"-approved hand-pumped ales, all well-kept and fresh, although the selection is a tad conventional. The spacious inside seating is divided into several areas; unfortunately, the outside ^seating provided on the ground floor level is limited and only in the back of the pub (without any view). Traditional pubs in Newquay are rather few and far between, and only a handful of them are cask-marque. Red Lion is one of the better options; what would only rate as a medium-quality pub in other, more real-ale friendly towns must rank as a superior one in cocktail-bar-focused Newquay. It is a popular place especially among older patrons (such as myself), and can get quite busy towards the late afternoon, early evening. The food on offer is superior pub grub, and my dish (grilled whitefish on beetroot, with small potatoes and a rather sad "salad" garnish) was decent but nothing to write home about. While I had drinks at the Red Lion several times during my stay I decided not to eat there again. Service was down-to-earth and friendly, if a bit rushed (the place wasn't even half-full). The meal arrived in due course though. Have a look at my photos for a better impression of the pub.

The is probably the best venue for live music. It hosts the Battle of the Bands and it also has…read moreattracted some good artists including Newton Faulkner and Seth Lakeman. It really is an excellent student venue.

Now called 'Hippos". Why's that then? Fortunately it remains much the same. As good a venue for…read morelive bands in a safe and friendly setting as you can find in or around Plymouth.

Situated underneath trago mills and the harbour lights restaurant the waterfront bar can be easily…read moremissed but its really worth checking out, the staff and owner are friendly and there is always a great selection of drinks available, including lots of real ales and bottled beers that are not available in the rest of town. On the weekends they usually have a band or a musician playing and the place can get really busy but its really worth checking out for a few drinks and enjoying the cosy atmosphere with the students and locals. Only downpoint to the place is that the toilets could really do with a once over as they put a few people off.

This is now known as just "The Front" and is not really a wine bar but a shrine to Skinner's real…read moreales. Scruffy, no frills, relaxed, friendly, it is my favourite bar in Falmouth by a long way. The broad range of ales are exemplary, it having a second small ale and rum bar tucked away in the corner with a wide range of both drinks, all the ales are gravity drawn. There is often live music, I am told the Monday night Cornish dancing sessions are great entertainment n- I'll have to get there one day.

Probably the best pint of local beer on my travels in Cornwall. Staff friendly and attentive, bar…read morearea quirky with nooks and crannies along with a decent sized car park made this the perfect pub stop.

One of the oldest Inns in the country tucked away in the hamlet of Mithian close to the village of…read moreSt. Agnes this pub even boasts a ghost!Ironically the oldest Inn is run by the (as I write this) youngest landlady in cornwall and combines the charm of the old and new accordingly.there is a courtyard to the front and a beer garden at the rear , where occasionally live music is performed.Little nooks and crannies abound adding to the charm of this lively little pub.

A really good, solid, real ale, old world pub set in the heart of st Ives windy, cute streets. I…read morewas allowed to sample three local ciders before deciding on what I wanted. Lovely old world pub with mismatched chairs, friendly staff and beams and beers mats aplenty dotted on the walls. My husband and I were there with a bottle of red for a few hrs. My daughter joined us and she sampled a Rosie cider. We were happy.. a lovely locals pub. Come n stop a while...

Castle Inn is a superior real ale pub in the centre of St. Ives, just a short walk from its popular…read moreharbour. Like many community pubs it doesn't look like much from outside, but the place is fairly elaborate and its rough, dark wood décor exudes the atmosphere of real local history. The range of hand-pumped real ales is far above average for St. Ives, and unlike many other establishments in the town it is not affiliated with or owned by St. Austell Brewery. As a result the beer selection offers real variety. They offer live music events on a regular basis, and it is one of those places where locals and tourists mix. Recommended.

A very pleasant pub situated at the top of the hill in Boscastle, the Napoleon Inn offers good,…read morequality dinner fare and three lovely gardens in the back. My partner and I dined at the Napoleon on our first night in Boscastle and found ourselves at a cosy table in the front room. I was a bit put off by the numerous cobwebs that hung in each corner and the fact that the elderly woman behind me had to ask the waiter five times for her order (she even went up to the bar twice in an act of desperation). The food, however, was well done; I enjoyed a very nice appetizer that consisted of crisps and dip, followed by a smartly cooked piece of fish. A word of caution, however: be sure to ask whether your fish has been filleted! We shared a rather bland piece of pie for dessert. The highlight of the Napoleon Inn, however, was the live music in the back room of the bar. We had the pleasure of listening to Tim Carter, a very talented local musician with a love of American country music. We had a wonderful time talking to Tim and listening to his songs - if you have the opportunity to see him play, I strongly recommend you do so. The Napoleon Inn's web site contains a list of the entertainers performing each month.

Wow, what a truly amazing place. We had a party of 5 & reserved near the bar for our birthday…read morecelebration. Almost everyone ordered the large burgers, where you can choose what to include w your meat. Sooooooo delicious. The rattlesnake ciders were delicious too. I would have loved to have bought the glass as a souvenir. Great snake. The highlight of the evening was listening to the local group Boscastle Buoys. Great singing of songs from Cornwall, sung w heart, cheers, smiles . . . This was a completely memorable meeting. The service also was excellent. Can't wait to return.

Wasn't a huge fan…read more They just couldn't get their food system right. I ordered my food and waited 45 mins to have it brought out only for my friend to order 10 mins after me and get it within 15. What the? 10 of us ate together, none of it arrived together, single meals brought out one at a time by the very simple and unenthusiastic staff. The food wasn't even that great either, which is a shame. The pub itself isn't bad at all. Great views over the bay from the outside seating and lots of TVs and entertainment inside. The pesky pub dog/puppy jumping up at me trying to steal food wasn't what I bargained for though. This pub is very meh. They get so much passing trade in the summer that they don't have to offer value or service to survive.

A great spot to watch the sunset over the beach! Nice beer garden overlooking Polzeath beach…read more Walking distance from the beach but up a very steep hill so you definitely feel ready for a pint after that! The food is generally good but it can be a bit hit and miss during busy periods! A good selection of drinks available. They often have bands playing here too which is good. Nice chilled out vibe here. I always look forward to visiting which I do quite frequently as we have a family caravan at polzeath!

I found myself in here this past weekend as part of some stag-do celebrations happily combined with…read moreEngland's first world cup game. The first time I came here I was 18 wearing a pink sparkly cowboy stetson, a curtain as a cape and dancing like a lunatic. I was king of the world. I can confirm that there are still a large amount of 18 year old drunk idiots coming here for a party, and good luck to them. I'm just a bit too old for it. On the plus side, it was the best place to be for the England match. The atmosphere was great and the the bar service was quick despite the huge crowds. For me, these days, the Walkabout in Newquay is a good place to grab some cheap food and a couple of pints during the day whilst taking a break from the beach. I wont be caught in here once the sun goes down.

i came to newquay for a friends birthday. We ate at walkabout. The food was really good and we sat…read moreout on their balcony. it over looks the sea and the beach and there was lots of room. we came back in the evenings and it was almost like a different place! There was a live band playing who were brilliant, there was party lights and the place was packed out, we had so much fun there! i dont normally write these review things but i thought i would recomend this place to anyone coming to newquay so u dont miss out on the fun we had!!!!

Great little backstreet bar - good music as wellread more

One of Penzance's best kept secrets; a really lively little bar/club behind a normal looking gate…read moreon Bread Street. They have live music every night of the week and a good selection of beers and spirits (sadly no lime for the G's+T's though). There's a pool table in the back and lounge/dance floor upstairs with DJ at the weekends and a fun atmosphere, once it warms-up! The lady's only has one toilet with sink and mirror behind the locking door, so queueing is garanteed; be sure to set off before you're desperate! I hear the gents is a bit cramped and stinky too.