Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Porthleven

4 restaurant menus in Porthleven, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Mussel Shoal
The Mussel Shoal
90/100 (1877 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
British
Bar
Seafood
Vegan Options
British
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Hake
Fish
Burger
Seafood
crab sandwich
Mussels in Garlic & White Wine
Piña colada
Bloody Mary
Crab Burger
Moules Marinière
Crab
Mackerel
Fish and Chips
Salt and pepper squid
Scallops
Ice Beer
Fritto Misto
Calamari
King Prawns in Garlic Butter
Crispy Squid and Fries
Mussels
Mussels Marinara Sauce
Hake Fillet Fish Fingers & Fries
Chowder
Buttermilk Fried Monkfish
Haddock
Take Away Squid and Chips
Crabby Crab and Scallop Bollocks
Thai Spice and Coconut Milk Cornish Mussels
Prawns
Fried
Tiger Prawns
Seafood
Bar
British
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Brilliant seafood and drinks, the staff were friendly and helpful. It did help that when we went the weather was glorious as the restaurant is..."
annie homer
"Ha! What a great place! We had an absolute blast here, it’s so relaxed and layed back that we ended up eating off our laps sat on the floor and..."
Dom Smith
"Can't recommend this place highly enough. Was recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint, worth the visit from Falmouth alone, so good we even..."
Chris C
"Best mussels I have ever had! The sauce is amazing, just the right amount of seasoning and it’s not too overwhelming that you can still taste the..."
samsam
"Quirky little outdoor eatery with harbour front seating and fresh seafood, it's a lovely place to sit, eat, drink and relax watching the sun go down...."
Matt Kennedy
"Completely blown away by the quality of food here. Don’t get put off by the “rough” service you may receive or the look of the shack from the..."
Michael Lang
"Visited Cornwall for a short holiday and heard good things about mussel shoal. My boyfriend hates seafood but I managed to convince him to eat here,..."
Seraphina Kay
"Just love it here. The place is amazing the drinks are lovely the food is MEGA and the staff are fantastic!! Would go well out of my way to go here..."
Emily Burton
"So delicious. You will not be disappointed. I had the mussels and my husband had the chowder and both were so flavoursome. I can honestly say they..."
Claire Drainey
"It may be a bit of a wait for the food, but it was genuinely worth it. The food was amazing. The mussels were so tender, with a beautifully rich..."
Michael Morris
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn
87/100 (3286 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Squid Ink Gin
Cider
Scampi
Potatoes
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Mackerel
Fish & chips
fish finger sandwich
Ribs
Burger
Fried
Fish Pie
Kids Burger
IPA
Nachos
Doom Bar
Hake
Mackerel Pate
Club Sandwich
Steak Baguette
Cakes
Chocolate Pot
Vegetarian Burger and Fries
Fish
Coz Ribeye Steak
bier
Salad
Rarebit Mushrooms
Fish chips
Crab
Crispy Scallops
Cola
Mussels
Porthleven Pale Ale
Burger and chips
Garlic and Spinach Soup of the Day
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Perfect location in Porthleven, beautiful views. Really friendly staff, all of them, the barman, waitress and chef who were on service tonight. Took..."
Hannah Michelson
"Family of 4 with 2 teens, dined 8pm, pub was buzzing and service was jolly and efficient, happy to provide ale tasters to us non-locals. We shared..."
Roberta Sutton
"We have visited this pub a couple of years back and enjoyed the food then so we re-visited yesterday after a coastal walk from Rinsey and loved it..."
Marie Thompson
"Lovely old pub, great beer choice, good service. Excellent soup, Pea, ham , kale, pesto, poached egg, yes all in the soup with lovely focaccia...."
Ian Sandison
"Superb location. Fantastic pint. Not tried the food but it looked and smelled gorgeous. Can't beat sitting outside on a summer evening with a pint..."
Ade Llewellyn
"Great locals pub with good food � & well kept ales... staff are super friendly also..."
Phil Shaw
"First time in Porthleven so our first visit the the Ship that's been recommended to us by friends who have been visiting for years and we weren't..."
Kevin Szabo
"Wild sea shore location. Cool landlord and great locals. Wish it was our local. Wonderful top class food such as lemon sole and good range of gins,..."
Vanessa Gray-Locke
"A great little pub...full of character friendly welcome ...I had a little fall on entering and a couple of the locals quickly came to assist me..."
Wendy Wrigley
"Fantastic place, really friendly and welcoming! Great atmosphere, food and beer! Oh and the fire is..."
Richard Todd
"Great pub and great atmosphere. Friendly staff and fabulous location overlooking both the harbour and the..."
Andy Cook
"Had the delicious lemon sole, that was from the specials board. The dish was cooked and presented to a standard that would be difficult to beat..."
Doug Bailey
"Quintessential British Pub, great food, great staff, good banter with the..."
John Withers
"Great place, great staff. Food is amazing and atmosphere is fab. Well worth a..."
Sue McNally
"A lovely traditional pub overlooking the harbour. I didn't try any food but what I saw looked very appetising. I did, however, have a pint of..."
Colin Chamberlain
"Amazing views over the harbour only had a drink but staff were really..."
Janine Gray
"In our top 5 pubs in the country. Perfect location, beer, food, atmosphere and people. What more do you need? Loved it so much I put it in my latest..."
Ian Buckingham
"Lovely cosy pub fab food and staff are..."
Carolyn Barnard
"Cosy and welcoming. Cannot resist at least a couple of drinks after a busy day exploring Cornwall. Will always come back to this darling place...."
Judy Carter
"Always visit here on holiday. Staff fabulous. Kitchen staff especially. Food atmosphere setting..."
Jan Walker
"I love the Ship inn... so much character & you can guarantee you’ll see someone you know or you’ll leave with some new friends!!! Keep up the..."
Zara Lee Pee
"Genuine Cornish pub with loads of atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend..."
Tony Sullivan
"Amazing pub, loads of atmosphere. Crab sarnies were delicious and lovely..."
Kareen Swatton
"We regularly visit the Ship when staying in Porthleven. Absolutely love the friendly atmosphere, great Cornish pub. Hubby loves the Porthleven..."
Marilyn Wharton
"Enjoyed the cider at yesterday’s festival. It was my first time there in summer and daylight having previously only been there on February..."
David Healing
"Great location. Friendly staff. Good beers and ciders. Will try the food on my next..."
Pete Hallam
"Had dinner in the Smithy. Lovely food but think I killed the fire sorry...."
Nicola Potter
"This was a fantastic pub to visit, having an intriguing layout with all different designs covering the interior! Menus are readily available, the..."
K. Peake
"Always have a great time at The Ship. Great selection of drinks and the food is incredible! The inside of the pub is unique, cosy and has a great..."
Cat S
"It is a great place with views over the harbour, super food, and despite being ultra busy, the most welcoming and friendly staff. The Inn is full of..."
Vicky Fox
"Great pub with amazing atmosphere and views of the harbour. Fantastic staff and always welcoming to..."
Tome Cowley
"Came here after a long day of hiking and what a gem we discovered. Ordered fish and chips and it was fresh and plentiful. Tried burger my wife..."
Kostiantyn Kovalchuk
"Great pub, great location. Gets very busy and very noisy. The terraced gardens are great for the views while having a drink when the weather is good..."
Steve Zalokoski
"The absolute BEST burger I have ever had. I ate it so quick I forgot to take a..."
Richard Shorney
"My new favourite pub! It's an old style pub with a youthful vibe. The pub has great views over the harbour and has a number of other indoor and..."
Paul Wilkinson
"Phenomenal burgers, probably the best I’ve had in a traditional pub since I can remember. Perfectly juicy and not too thick. Lovely staff too who..."
George Davies-Coward
"Love this pub and atmosphere staff are really friendly and it's a beautiful location, food is great beer is..."
Paul Allsopp
The Atlantic Inn
The Atlantic Inn
87/100 (2105 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Bar
British
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
Brazilian
Argentinian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Roast Potatoes
Salmon
Plaice
Burger
Fish & Chips
Curry
Beef
Fish & chips
Roast Beef
Sunday roast
Hake
Puddings
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Chili
Scampi
Pork
Crab
Venison
Mussels
Fried
Sit down
Bar
South American
Argentinian
Brazilian
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
American Express
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Dog Friendly
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely food, friendly staff gorgeous views.. eaten here twice so far this week highly recommend fish and chips with homemade tartar sauce and Cajun..."
Mandy Hodson
"Had a luvely time at the Atlantic Inn for EmmaDobdon,s hen meal. Food was great and excellent value for money. The staff very friendly. The sunset..."
Janina Hicks
"Food is absolutely stunning. Steak is the best I’ve had and service is friendly and unobtrusive. Great pub, great staff, great food, great..."
Krista Dawkins
"The atmosphere was great staff welcoming and food really good. A pub you must visit if down porthleven..."
Lesley David
"A real homely local pub, you order your drink, and a cup of tea with a splash of milk(in your cup ideally). Wouldn't change a thing. And the views..."
Mad Maj
"Lovely place - friendly owners, great food and very reasonable prices highly recommend will be back next..."
Brian Mawby
"My wife is the best cook in the world and my brother is a great Chef. However food here is absolutely Stunning. Home cooked food at its best. A Must..."
Mel James-Dawkins
"Catered for our party of 12 today. Fantastic service and fab food. We've never eaten here before (Even though we live in Helston.) but from now on we..."
Paula Reid
"Good food, very good service nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend the Atlantic Inn..."
Stephanie Duke
"Had a great evening with excellent food, efficient service and a friendly atmosphere. Will definitely go back. Thank you Atlantic Inn..."
Pat Williams
"Four of us had beautiful meals here last night we can thoroughly recommend this..."
Wendy Sanderson
"Fantastic friendly place. Food is great and service is brilliant. A really lovely place to..."
Sherry Tolson
"Had excellent meal at the Atlantic last week during the Feb meal deal - group included very fussy eater, but even he is still speaking very highly..."
Ruth Powell
"Great food, lovely cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. Great..."
Marie Tomlinson Ne Frobisher
"Great food and amazing views bit more expensive but worth it friendly..."
Sonia Jane
"We went as a part of ten to eat and drink. The fantastic staff couldn't do enough for us. The food was delicious. I ordered the large battered hake..."
Luke Overthere
"Relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly. Situated in an elevated position just up from the harbour. The food was priced well for Porthleven with many..."
Steve Zalokoski
"Sunday roast is fantastic for the price, live music was on so we stayed and had a great night. Definitely..."
Jason Brown
"Beautiful food excellently cooked!! Flavours nothing short of yummy! Def try the chips they are stunning and genuinely delicious seafood! Excellent..."
Becks Tebbett
"Easy to miss if you're around the harbour as The Ship and Harbour Inn are easily the most prominent pubs; however, just 3 minute walk up the hill..."
Barry Eggleton
"Really nice place, food is good, fresh and attitude here is awesome. Would definitely recommend and would come back, also fairly priced so win..."
Martins
"Excellent service and brilliant views. The perfect respite..."
Rachel Bridge
"Friendly relaxed pub with outdoor seating and ocean views. Indoors, pub is modern, clean and warm. Outdoor seating is plentiful and allows views over..."
Jack Bush
"We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch, food was fantastic! Great atmosphere. Looking forward to returning soon..."
Laura Shepard
"Good family pub with amazing views over the sea and harbour. Pub classic food at reasonable prices. Curry and pie nights and Sunday roasts. Friendly..."
James Brewster
Harbour Inn, Porthleven
Harbour Inn, Porthleven
85/100 (6676 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Bar
British
Vegan Options
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Fish Platter to Share
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Rump Steak Chips Mushrooms and Peas
Chocolate Brownie
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Burger
Korev Lager by St Austell Brewery
Beaf Burger
Cod
Sunday roast
Fish & chips
Puddings
Scampi
Burger and fries
Beef
Fried
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cakes
Yorkshire Pudding
Breakfast Plate
Fish Pie
Seafood Tagliatelle
Fish
Steak and Ale Pie
Beer Battered Cod
Pork
Salad
Chicken Strips and Chips
english breakfast
Crab
Market Fish
Sunday roast
Mussels
Mussels
Garlic bread
Salmon
Calamari
Fish pie
Roast Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great Pub and Hotel situated right on the harbour. It has a large seating area right next to the harbour and a very good covered seating area at the..."
Ken Pearce
"Wow this pub has just reopened after a huge revamp. The heart has been put back into this vintage pub with it's fantastic position sitting right on..."
Paul Savage
"We have been to the Harbour Inn most evenings of this week and sat outside taking in the Harbour and sunny evenings, the seating area is expansive..."
Robert Dyble
"Just had a fantastic stay with lovely food, great rooms & friendly staff, it is well worth a visit, we will go back again, not forgetting Reggie the..."
Phil Harris
"Great to see the Harbour Inn back open after the renovations. Looking fantastic, great service and food. Lovely outdoor area too. We both had roast..."
Kate Fay
"Lovely lunch in great location. Staff very friendly, good service and dog friendly! Curried cauliflower and roasted chickpea flatbread was..."
Michelle Cherry
"This was a suitable pub to get a drink from, located by the harbour with outdoor seating! The bar is well-presented, staff were friendly and Cornish..."
K. Peake
"Quick stop off for a drink. Lovely pub wish we could have spent more time there. Dog friendly which is a plus for us. We will 100% be heading back if..."
Ste Costello
"Had a lovely Sunday roast here yesterday. The pub has had a gorgeous refurbishment and is looking great! The food was really tasty, hot and the..."
michele gocher
"Lovely atmosphere and interiors. Staff were friendly and attentive and food was delicious. One of my favourite places to visit when in..."
keeley kells
"Visited twice for food but always visit regularly for drinks when on holiday. Breakfast is delicious - faultless. We also had dinner and again that..."
Chelsea Carrington
"Loved this little gem. We had food on several occasions, highly recommend the burger 👌 the food was yummy the service was fast, the atmosphere was..."
Emma Munn
"Nice harbourside pub restaurant. Food is good and well priced. The menu is sometimes limited to say Sundays (mainly roast!!!) But there are..."
Bodilly Mill
"We walked in out of the rain after a long coastal hike at 4pm and were warmly welcomed and delighted that hot meals were being served. The afternoon..."
Neil Elliott
"Great place to stay. Rooms clean with comfortable bed. Fantastic to wake up in the morning too harbour views. Great selection for breakfast. Food..."
Chris
"Have visited twice this week. A warm welcome from the friendly staff, a nice atmosphere. Great food and a good selection of..."
Mark Hughes