Your Local Guide to Porthtowan (from a local!)
Food scene
The newly refurbished Unicorn on the Beach serves food and drink and specialises in seafood. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as a children's play area outside, you're sure to enjoy a coffee stop or evening meal at The Unicorn. During busier times, we recommend that you book a table if you'd like to eat. There's also WiFi here if you're struggling to get a mobile signal in the village.
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The Unicorn on the Beach
West Beach RoadThe newly refurbished Unicorn on the Beach serves food and drink and specialises in seafood. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as a children's play area outside, you're sure to enjoy a coffee stop or evening meal at The Unicorn. During busier times, we recommend that you book a table if you'd like to eat. There's also WiFi here if you're struggling to get a mobile signal in the village.
The Blue Bar is the perfect sunset spot. Overlooking the beach with a large terrace and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, the Blue Bar serves a range of bar meals and is famous for its 'Dirty Chips'! Serving local ales and ciders, it's the perfect place to wind down after a long walk or a day at the beach. There's also WiFi here if you're struggling to get a mobile signal in the village.
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Blue Bar
Beach RoadThe Blue Bar is the perfect sunset spot. Overlooking the beach with a large terrace and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, the Blue Bar serves a range of bar meals and is famous for its 'Dirty Chips'! Serving local ales and ciders, it's the perfect place to wind down after a long walk or a day at the beach. There's also WiFi here if you're struggling to get a mobile signal in the village.
This is without a doubt, the best fish and chip place on the north coast of Cornwall, and we know, we've tried them all! With friendly staff (who have just started brewing their own ales!) you won't be disappointed by the fish and chips here. It's takeaway only and during peak times we highly recommend that you pre-book your order online via their website as sometimes if they're really busy, they don't accept walk-ins. During winter / off-season months, check their website to see if they're open as they switch to winter hours.
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Seasmiths Fish + Chips
Beach RoadThis is without a doubt, the best fish and chip place on the north coast of Cornwall, and we know, we've tried them all! With friendly staff (who have just started brewing their own ales!) you won't be disappointed by the fish and chips here. It's takeaway only and during peak times we highly recommend that you pre-book your order online via their website as sometimes if they're really busy, they don't accept walk-ins. During winter / off-season months, check their website to see if they're open as they switch to winter hours.
For a warm and friendly welcome with local ales and food, head up to Towan Cross to the Victory Inn. A great place to stop on your way back if you've done the walk across to St Agnes.
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Victory Inn
Victory HillFor a warm and friendly welcome with local ales and food, head up to Towan Cross to the Victory Inn. A great place to stop on your way back if you've done the walk across to St Agnes.
Our favourite place for coffee and breakfast, the Porthtowan Beach Cafe has a large outdoor seating area and comfortable indoor space. The food, coffee and cakes here are great but their breakfast takes the top spot in Porthtowan as far as we're concerned! There's also WiFi here if you're struggling to get a mobile signal in the village.
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Porthtowan Beach
Our favourite place for coffee and breakfast, the Porthtowan Beach Cafe has a large outdoor seating area and comfortable indoor space. The food, coffee and cakes here are great but their breakfast takes the top spot in Porthtowan as far as we're concerned! There's also WiFi here if you're struggling to get a mobile signal in the village.
The best ice cream in Porthtowan...
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Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour
Beach RoadThe best ice cream in Porthtowan...
Tucked away under a large viaduct is Jenn's Diner; a family-run American Style Diner serving great food with large portions all day. Look out for the giant Spiderman on the roof and you'll know you've found the right place.
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Jenn's Diner
Tolgus PlaceTucked away under a large viaduct is Jenn's Diner; a family-run American Style Diner serving great food with large portions all day. Look out for the giant Spiderman on the roof and you'll know you've found the right place.
This is the best Chinese takeaway in the area. They do deliver for a small fee.
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China Palace Restaurant
Quay RoadThis is the best Chinese takeaway in the area. They do deliver for a small fee.
Sightseeing
We love Porthtowan Eco Park for its laid-back vibes, excellent markets (when they're on), vegan food and beautiful views across their campsite. They host gigs and local musicians so head to their website to see what's on or pop in for a coffee and explore the site.
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Mount Pleasant Ecological Park
Chapel HillWe love Porthtowan Eco Park for its laid-back vibes, excellent markets (when they're on), vegan food and beautiful views across their campsite. They host gigs and local musicians so head to their website to see what's on or pop in for a coffee and explore the site.
A rugged coastline, secret mermaid pool and surf lessons await you at Porthtowan Beach.
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Porthtowan Beach
A rugged coastline, secret mermaid pool and surf lessons await you at Porthtowan Beach.
Things To Do
Cornwall Gold is just a 5-minute drive from Porthtowan. Explore a huge collection of jewellery and luxury goods while the kids pan for gold or build their own bear in their workshop. You can even pick your very own fresh water pearl. Their huge cafe serves a range of food throughout the day.
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Cornwall Gold
New Portreath RoadCornwall Gold is just a 5-minute drive from Porthtowan. Explore a huge collection of jewellery and luxury goods while the kids pan for gold or build their own bear in their workshop. You can even pick your very own fresh water pearl. Their huge cafe serves a range of food throughout the day.
The incredible Eden Project is well worth a visit for anyone exploring Cornwall, especially for the first time. This huge botanical garden has multiple domes hosting a large variety of exotic plant life with loads of great activities to do with kids. A mixture of indoor and outdoor gardens, it's ideal during wet weather.
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Proyecto Eden
The incredible Eden Project is well worth a visit for anyone exploring Cornwall, especially for the first time. This huge botanical garden has multiple domes hosting a large variety of exotic plant life with loads of great activities to do with kids. A mixture of indoor and outdoor gardens, it's ideal during wet weather.
Your one-stop shop for surfboard and wetsuit hire as well as surf lessons on Porthtowan Beach.
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Tris Surf Shop
Your one-stop shop for surfboard and wetsuit hire as well as surf lessons on Porthtowan Beach.
Surf lessons and hire, just outside the Unicorn on the Beach.
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ESKINZO SURF SCHOOL
Beach RoadSurf lessons and hire, just outside the Unicorn on the Beach.