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South Cornwall
At the bottom of a hill by Restronguet Creek, this thatched inn is one of Cornwall’s landmark pubs, in situ since the mid-1600s. It’s the picture of a…
South Cornwall
At the bottom of a hill by Restronguet Creek, this thatched inn is one of Cornwall’s landmark pubs, in situ since the mid-1600s. It’s the picture of a…
Plymouth
This gloriously unreconstructed Barbican boozer is all scuffed tables, padded bench seats and an authentic, no-nonsense atmosphere. Feeling peckish? Get a…
South Cornwall
Set up by unapologetic coffee nuts Paul and Michelle, this is the premier place for a caffeine fix in Truro. The beans come courtesy of Cornish coffee…
South Cornwall
Cornwall's best coffee house, bar none, run by committed coffee aficionado Rupert Ellis. The choice of blends, roasts and coffees is enough to fill a 2m…
Exeter
There are few better spots for a pint in town than this fine craft brewery, which makes its own ales and brews its own gin, vodka and more 'experimental'…
South Cornwall
Probably the greatest idea ever, anytime, anywhere: a prime pub and brilliant bookshop rolled into one, meaning you can browse for reading material before…
Plymouth
Saucy performances come to the Barbican at this late-night cabaret-nightclub. It's great fun: the DJ sets and lounge-bar vibe are spot on, and you never…
Exeter
The decor in this former railway hotel is varnished floorboards, leather settles and exposed red brick, but the best bit is downstairs: the brewery's…
South Cornwall
Said to be one of Falmouth's oldest pubs, the Chain Locker is one of the town's best-loved waterside pubs, and recently received a top-to-toe overhaul…
South Cornwall
A proper ale-drinker's pub, with sawdust on the floor, beer mats on the ceiling and a menu of guest ales. Ask at the bar for a handful of peanuts to snack…
South Cornwall
This waterside pub under the Greenbank feels appropriately nautical: with its glass windows, harbour outlook and navy-blue decor, it feels curiously close…
South Cornwall
Peter Walker's craft-beer bar showcases his knowledge, gained while running Leeds' North Bar. Esoteric choices such as New York's Brooklyn Brewery and…
South Cornwall
Truro gets its own craft-beer bar. Lots of thought has gone into the selection, with local brewers like Black Rock and Padstow Brewing Company sitting…
St Ives
Since its foundation in 2010 St Ives' own microbrewery has expanded operations and opened its own cafe and tasting room. The flagships are Boiler's, a…
Exeter
Step into the snug, candlelit interior of this Exeter institution and instantly feel at home. Dried hops hang from rafters above flagstone floors and…
South Cornwall
As its name suggests, this one-storey building was once occupied by Truro's grammar-school boys, but it's now a popular open-plan drinking den, with big…
South Cornwall
Wine, charcuterie, cheese and cocktails take centre stage at this uber-trendy hang-out on the 1st floor above Hand Bar. Junk shop furniture and patches of…
South Cornwall
Another local's tip, a cosy split-level pub that also serves decent grub and one of the best Sunday roasts in town. The main room has the air of a ship's…
Plymouth
Plymouth's arty crowd loves this characterful combo of hip boozer, social-enterprise visionary and cultural hub. Amid its Edwardian-meets-modern decor you…
Cornwall
This small-scale distillery makes small batches of its two spirits, Tarquin's Gin and aniseed-flavoured Cornish Pastis in a flame-fired, copper pot still…
South Cornwall
Fowey has lots of pubs, but you might as well go for the one with the best harbour view, named after notorious 'free trader' (otherwise known as smuggler)…
South Cornwall
The beer-buffs' choice in Falmouth: a cosy spit-and-sawdust pub, with scuffed wood floors and a copious choice of real ales chalked up above the bar,…
South Cornwall
Frilly and friendly, Dolly's captures the delights of the English tearoom – complete with charity-shop lamps, bone-china teapots and cake stands. It kicks…
Exeter
In 1835 this was a warehouse, now its red-brick, barrel-vaulted ceilings stretch back from a thoroughly modern bar. The tables outside are a popular spot…
Plymouth
Stone walls, wooden benches, parts of wooden sailing ships, real ales, live music and Thursday-night jam sessions make this 16th-century drinking den a…
South Cornwall
Cocktails and continental beers served in a Georgian townhouse, all designer light bulbs and curvy furniture. There's a wooden patio behind, and hotel…
Exeter
At Exeter's main LGBT venue you'll find two bars, club nights, classy cocktails, funky lights, glittery features and crowds of people having a good time.
Plymouth
A bijou hang-out where you can sample taster-sized glasses of your chosen vintages. It's at the Royal William Yard, 2 miles west of the city centre.
Torquay
DJ sets, gloriously over-the-top decor, neon-lit bars, 80 cocktails and friendly staff keep the party crowd happy at this harbourside spot.
Torquay
Set in the historic Scala buildings, the Foundry sits in a cluster of clubs hosting top-flight DJs, acoustic acts and bands.
Exeter
A students' late-night favourite, with nights devoted to indie, electro, house and cheesy club classics.
Plymouth
DJs at Plymouth's two-storey gay club keep the dance floor filled with crowd-pleasing tunes.
Torquay
A heavily beamed Tardis-like boozer with a tiny terrace; an atmospheric spot for a pint.
South Cornwall
This cosy, old-style, whitewashed Portscatho pub dates from the 18th century and is all the better for it: expect worn wood, swirly carpets, plenty of…
South Cornwall
A popular late-night bar set into an old townhouse just a short walk from the cathedral. It looks small from the outside, but opens out Tardis-style into…
South Cornwall
Once the preferred haunt of Flushing's gig-rowers, but now a foodie's pub (mains £8 to £16). The feel is modern, but there are still a few nautically…
St Ives
This whitewashed, beam-ceilinged boozer is as comfy as an old pair of slippers, with a few tables on the harbour and lots of local ales. On a sunny day,…
South Cornwall
A decent coffee stop, next door to the Plaza Cinema. It's tiny – not much more than a chrome bar and a couple of tables – but there are often tempting…
South Cornwall
Veryan's pub is a snug, old-school boozer – fireplaces, woodburners, brass knick-knacks and all. There are nooks and crannies to nestle down in, and a…
South Cornwall
This is where the locals hang out in Flushing, a traditional village pub with benches on the street, an open log fire and plenty of beers on tap. Pub…