Eating out in St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula
When you visit St Mawes there are a variety of delicious eating establishments to choose from with most specialising in locally sourced produce and freshly caught Cornish seafood. Many of the restaurants have water views, some with outside eating areas, allowing you to soak up the sun and enjoy the atmosphere of this bustling seaside village. St Mawes has three pubs on the main harbour front all serving local ales, wine and food throughout the day. Other local cafes and bakeries serve tea and home baked cakes along with hand made traditional Cornish pasties.
Fresh seafood is available from a stall on the quay if you prefer to cook in your holiday home or maybe grill on a beach barbecue. You might also try some of our local meat; the local butcher only serves the very best meat from Cornish farmers.
The Victory Inn - 01326 270324
Located in an alleyway just up from the main slipway in the harbour, The Victory Inn has a traditional bar downstairs and restaurant upstairs along with a small balcony overlooking St Mawes quayside. Serving good quality pub grub this quaint little pub is a must try when visiting St Mawes.
St Mawes Hotel - 01326 270266
This pub is popular with locals and provides an ideal spot for a few drinks after a day on the water. Situated on the seafront in the heart of St Mawes, the St Mawes Hotel offers great value pub meals. With an upstairs bar with a small balcony and street side tables downstairs it is a great place to watch the comings and goings of village life.
The Rising Sun - 01326 270233
The Rising Sun overlooks St Mawes square with a large outside terrace seating area to enjoy the evening sun. Serving bar snacks, light lunches and restaurant meals throughout the day, with a Sunday carvery and Friday night fish and chips.
Cafe Chandlers - 01326 270998
A superb deli and coffee shop on the quay in St Mawes. With some outside seating and a warm cosy interior they serve early morning breakfasts with fresh coffee and delicious pastries.
Hotel Tresanton - 01326 270055
The Hotel Tresanton has probably one of the best locations for outside dining in St Mawes. With stunning views from the terrace and dining room, this 4 star luxury hotel serves food throughout the day for non residents, expect to pay around £25 for lunch and over £40 per head for dinner - but the experience will be well worth it!
The Idle Rocks - 0844 502 7587
Situated right on the harbour front, the Idle Rocks Hotel is the ideal place to relax with a cream tea and watch the boats go by. The Waters Edge restaurant has won awards for its food and continues to provide elegant dining with glorious views of the sea.
