Esther's Guidebook
Food scene
Amelies, Porthleven
Mount Pleasant RoadHarbour views and plenty of outside seating.
Twisted Currant
10 Fore StKota Kai does great cocktails outside on the grass overlooking the harbour.
67 locals recommend
Kota Kai Kitchen Bar
The ShipyardKota Kai does great cocktails outside on the grass overlooking the harbour.
Kota Restaurant
HELSTONMichelin starred food in the heart of Porthleven - pricy
The best coffee in Porthleven - fabulous views of the harbour and fresh flowers.
14 locals recommend
Harbour Head
The best coffee in Porthleven - fabulous views of the harbour and fresh flowers.
I would advise reserving early for this restaurant. It can be hard to get a table.
12 locals recommend
The Harbourside Refuge
Mount Pleasant RoadI would advise reserving early for this restaurant. It can be hard to get a table.
Nauti But Ice
Commercial RdGreat for breakfasts, crab sandwiches, ice cream and cake.
Seadrift
Fore StreetVery popular with the locals
The Corner Deli
12 Fore StWood-fired pizza with salad - at sunset down at the harbour.
The Harbour Inn
Commercial RdPoplar pub right on the harbour
The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadHistoric pub popular with surfers
The Square At Porthleven
7 Fore StHave an evening drink on the terrace
The Mussel Shoal
Fresh mussels and chips - right on the harbour