Pubs in or near Porthleven

Ship Inn - Porthleven

The Ship Inn is a great pub with a delicious autumn/winter menu. You can find a range of dishes from smoked mackerel pate to classic mac 'n' cheese, as well as traditional baps. All dishes are cooked freshly on the premises in the small kitchen, however, please note that during busy periods there may be a wait of up to 45 minutes. The Ship Inn is open 7 days a week and also offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. They do not take bookings, they are a first come, first served kind of pub.

Harbour Inn Sunday roast - Porthleven

On Sunday, diners can enjoy a wide selection of dishes from the Sunday Lunch menu at this restaurant. Appetizers range from Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia to Basil & Toasted Pine Nut Gnocchi, while sharer options include a Baked Camembert. Main dishes include Brie, Cranberry & Mushroom Wellington, Apricot & Chestnut Roast, West Country Beef, Roast Pork Loin, Roast Turkey, and Fish & Chips. Side dishes are equally varied, including Triple-Cooked Chips, Mashed Potato, and Roasted Winter Vegetables. For dessert, diners can choose from Sticky Toffee Pudding, Black Forest Trifle, Chocolate Brownie, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit & Nut Flapjack, and Cornish Ice Cream & Sorbets. For a cheese course, there's a West Country Cheese Board.

The Harbour Inn is the only "chain" pub on this list, owned and operated by St Austell brewery. 

Victoria Inn - Perranuthnoe

A few notes about the Victoria Inn:

 Reputedly one of the oldest inns in Cornwall 

• Located in the heart of the quiet, coastal village of Perranuthnoe (10 miles from Porthleven)
• Award-winning food, fine wines, good local ales, and a Cornish cider
• Three en-suite rooms available for bed and breakfast 
• Utilises the excellent wealth of local produce 
• Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden 
• Roaring fire in the winter, south facing, enclosed terraced garden for the warmer months 
• Muddy boots and wet dogs welcome in the bar area 
• Sunday Menu: 
  • Mains include roast sirloin of Cornish beef, braised belly of pork, apple puree, roast leg of lamb, beetroot and horseradish nut roast 
  • Served with roast potatoes, kale, honey roast carrot and parsnip, swede mash, creamed leeks and sprouts, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding 
  • 'Squid three ways', ink risotto, torched squid, crispy tentacles, radish, dill, samphire, saffron 
  • Desserts: sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream or clotted cream, lemon posset, vanilla shortbread, chocolate brownie sundae
  • Can also offer a meatless roast with vegetarian gravy

The Halzephron Inn - Gunwellow

A few notes about one one our favourite walks from Porthleven with a pub lunch on the other end.

• 500 years old and steeped in smuggling history 
• 7 family picnic tables with panoramic views of the National Trust fields and Mt. Bay 
• Tables in the courtyard and beer garden with rolling fields and countryside views 
• Inside includes cosy nooks, a lively bar area, a separate dining room and a self-contained family room 
• Bar open all day and serves afternoon and cream teas 
• 2 cosy cottage style rooms available  
• Food service times: Lunch 12-2.30pm (3pm Sundays), Dinner 6-9pm • Booking essential – call 01326 240406