Host My Home’s guidebook aug 2023
Food scene
best seafood in town, may have to queue as it is small but worth the wait
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New Roadbest seafood in town, may have to queue as it is small but worth the wait
Godolphin Arms
West EndThe Boatshed
Wharf RoadBest Steak in town lovely service, small inside so try to prebook
Taj Mahal
63 Daniel PlArtist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel StLovely cocktails and food
Admiral Benbow
46 Chapel StTremenheere Sculpture Gardens
lovely coffee and food in delightful gardens
The Cornish Hen Deli
27 Market Plfood and coffee on the go
The Rock Pool Cafe
The ParadeCream Tea with a view
Traditional Cornish Restaurant loved by locals dishes such as fried scampi and chicken in the rough, go easy on the Cornish mead :)
36 locals recommend
Newlyn Meadery Ltd
The CoombeTraditional Cornish Restaurant loved by locals dishes such as fried scampi and chicken in the rough, go easy on the Cornish mead :)
Lovely pizzas, and newly refurbished screens and restaurant thought to be the longest running cinema in the UK. And just below you :)
32 locals recommend
Savoy Penzance Cinema, Bar & Kitchen
16 CausewayheadLovely pizzas, and newly refurbished screens and restaurant thought to be the longest running cinema in the UK. And just below you :)
Cool place to go for tapas and cocktails :) you cannot prebook and it is very popular but it is worth the wait
14 locals recommend
45 Queen Street
45 Queen StreetCool place to go for tapas and cocktails :) you cannot prebook and it is very popular but it is worth the wait
Navy Inn
1-2 Queen StreetVery popular for food with great reviews and often live music
The Turks Head Inn
49 Chapel StQuirky Cornish Pub, great food
Lovely views and atmosphere. All you can eat buffets and themed nights
7 locals recommend
The Lugger Inn
Marine TerraceLovely views and atmosphere. All you can eat buffets and themed nights
Frasers Fish & Chips
Western Promenade RoadGreat fish and chips
Lewis
2 StrandFavoured by locals
Trelawney Fish
78 StrandGreat freshly caught local fish to cook at home or throw on the bbq
Great butchers, all local produce to take home and cook or BBQ! Arguably the best pasties in Penzance
7 locals recommend
Harvey Brothers Butchers
1 Chapel StGreat butchers, all local produce to take home and cook or BBQ! Arguably the best pasties in Penzance
Lavenders Deli Bakery
6A Alverton StGreat little deli. Great pasties and pastries
The Orangery
Lovely gardens. Great food, coffee and cake. The most welcoming and friendly staff (especially Crystal)
45 locals recommend
Trewidden Garden
Lovely gardens. Great food, coffee and cake. The most welcoming and friendly staff (especially Crystal)
Duke Street Cafe
6 Duke StIn the centre of newly, great atmosphere lovely food and coffee
Off the beaten track, gorgeous old Cornish pub serving great food and drinks
67 locals recommend
The Tinner's Arms
Off the beaten track, gorgeous old Cornish pub serving great food and drinks
Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour
Street-An-PolSpeaks for itself
Cafe Dog & Rabbit
North RowFar west! Lovely food and friendly staff
The Mexico Inn
4 RiversideLovely Roast
The Copper Spoon
Fore StreetAmazing coffee and pastries
Beaches
Porthcurno
Just Beautiful beach and scenery
Sennen Cove
Prussia Cove
South West Coast PathPraa Sands
Marazion Beach
South West Coast PathHayle Beach
Gwithian
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Lovely gardens, great cafe and lovely food, coffee and cake. Kids welcome. Staff very friendly and welcoming
45 locals recommend
Trewidden Garden
Lovely gardens, great cafe and lovely food, coffee and cake. Kids welcome. Staff very friendly and welcoming
Entertainment
The Minack Theatre
Ocean High Paddleboard and Kayak
Take a dip in the fresh water lido and grab something from the cafe
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadTake a dip in the fresh water lido and grab something from the cafe
Penlee Park Open Air Theatre
Morrab RoadSavoy Penzance Cinema, Bar & Kitchen
16 CausewayheadParadise Park
16 Trelissick RdPenlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadFlambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneBase Camp
Feadon LaneMystical woods to take children to explore. Lots of lovely quirky touches.
Cornwall's No 1 picnic garden, 9 acres woodland and ponds A magical place for all ages Open 10am until 5.30 pm every day last entry 4 pm (1st April until 30th September) Dogs welcome on leads.
Adults £6
Children £3
Under 5s free
8 locals recommend
Tanglewood Wild Garden
Sancreed LaneMystical woods to take children to explore. Lots of lovely quirky touches.
Cornwall's No 1 picnic garden, 9 acres woodland and ponds A magical place for all ages Open 10am until 5.30 pm every day last entry 4 pm (1st April until 30th September) Dogs welcome on leads.
Adults £6
Children £3
Under 5s free
Polgoon Vineyard is set on sheltered slopes overlooking Mount’s Bay, where it’s protected from prevailing winds & able to benefit from a unique micro-climate that’s just perfect for growing grapes. Polgoon has been transformed by the owners into a thriving vineyard and orchard that produces a range of award-winning, artisan Cornish wines, ciders & soft drinks. Spring/Summer tours run from April to September. Autumn/Winter tours run in October/November. Tours provide an insight into the activities of a working vineyard. Offering an opportunity to learn about different fruit varieties, care & pruning regimes & giving a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the production processes that turns fruit into wine & cider. Tours are followed by a tasting of 5 award-winning wines.Visitors to Polgoon are invited to have lunch in the Vine House Kitchen which is open throughout summer. The Vineyard Shop stocks local products & is open year round. www.polgoon.com
32 locals recommend
Polgoon Vineyard
Rosehill MeadowPolgoon Vineyard is set on sheltered slopes overlooking Mount’s Bay, where it’s protected from prevailing winds & able to benefit from a unique micro-climate that’s just perfect for growing grapes. Polgoon has been transformed by the owners into a thriving vineyard and orchard that produces a range of award-winning, artisan Cornish wines, ciders & soft drinks. Spring/Summer tours run from April to September. Autumn/Winter tours run in October/November. Tours provide an insight into the activities of a working vineyard. Offering an opportunity to learn about different fruit varieties, care & pruning regimes & giving a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the production processes that turns fruit into wine & cider. Tours are followed by a tasting of 5 award-winning wines.Visitors to Polgoon are invited to have lunch in the Vine House Kitchen which is open throughout summer. The Vineyard Shop stocks local products & is open year round. www.polgoon.com
Beautiful sub tropical gardens. Great for kids but also very tranquil
38 locals recommend
Morrab Gardens
Morrab RoadBeautiful sub tropical gardens. Great for kids but also very tranquil
Player Ready VR Centre & Sim Racing Truro
18-21 Charles Stamazing day for the whole family indoor/ outdoor pool and lovely indoor/ outdoor dinning
The Spa at Una St Ives
Laity Laneamazing day for the whole family indoor/ outdoor pool and lovely indoor/ outdoor dinning
supermarket/online deliveries
Sainsbury's
Eastern GreenTesco Superstore
Morrisons
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Booze Delivery service- Holiday home- Beach
Download the "Blotto" app, for speedy local wines, gins and ciders delivered to your location on an electric Lancelot (a dude on an e-bike, loaded with the goods) delivery time aims to be around 20 minutes, to locations such as Marazion, Mousehole or in and around Penzance. So if you fancy a chilled one delivered to the beach download the app and get the beers in!!
Getting around
Beryl Bike
Located in Green Bays in and around, electric bikes, Penzance, Marazion and Mousehole, guaranteed to get you from A to B in speedy time with little effort from yourself on the pedals.
Book before you go
Baggage Storage- pre book
"Ride on ebike" also offer baggage storage options which you can book online in advance.
Customs and culture
Dog Friendly Beaches
Chyandour and Eastern Green
When? All year, at low tide
Based on the way into Penzance (opposite Sainsburys), these sand and shingle beaches merge into one expanse. Parking isn’t the easiest, so we recommend walking along the coast path from the town to combine a pleasant dog walk with beach fun. Just head out from the seaward side of the train station to pick up the path.
Long Rock
When? All year on the section west of the car park, seasonal restrictions from May-September on the eastern side
Long Rock beach connects with Eastern Green, meaning it’s easy to walk from one to the other with
Getting around
Modes of transportation
Bus routes
You’ll find Penzance Bus Station at the bottom of town, near the harbour. From here, you can travel out to local towns and villages like Marazion, St Ives, Land’s End, Newlyn and Mousehole.
In good weather, open top buses travel on the most popular tourist routes around St Ives, Land’s End and Marazion. To check times, visit the First website.
Bike hire
Opt for two wheels to take advantage of the quiet lanes and cycle paths. Bikes can be hired from several spots in and around Penzance, including Penzance Bike Hire from RideOn eBikes, Trinity Yard and Land’s End Cycle Hire in nearb