St Agnes offers a perfect blend of old and new. You have historic pubs with roaring fires that have served miners for centuries, sitting alongside cool, modern delis and tapas bars. The focus here is heavily on local produce, with many kitchens using ingredients grown in the village allotments or caught in the cove below.
From award-winning Sunday roasts to giant sausage rolls for your cliff walk, here is our curated guide to eating out in St Agnes.
Our Top Picks
These three spots offer the most memorable dining experiences in the village.
1. The Peterville Inn (Best for Pub Dining)
Located in the heart of the village (in the Peterville area), this isn’t your average pub. It recently won Gold for ‘Pub of the Year’ at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
- The Vibe: Modern, warm, and polished. It manages to feel like a proper local pub but with restaurant-quality service and atmosphere.
- The Food: The menu is seasonal and adventurous. Their Sunday Roast is legendary (booking is essential), and their small plates are perfect for sharing.
2. Schooners (Best for Beach Vibes)
You can’t miss Schooners; it sits right on the slipway at Trevaunance Cove, literally hanging over the beach.
- The Vibe: Hip, relaxed, and noisy in the best way. It has a partnership with Verdant Brewing Co, so the beer is exceptional.
- The Food: It’s all about sourdough pizza and street-food style tacos/tapas. It is the closest you will get to a California surf bar in Cornwall.
- Good to Know: They don’t always take bookings, so turn up early to grab a seat on the terrace for sunset.
3. Shellfish Beach Deli (Best for Seafood)
A small, intimate spot in Churchtown that punches well above its weight. As the name implies, it is a seafood lover’s paradise.
- The Vibe: Cosy and unpretentious. It feels like a secret find.
- The Food: Incredible seafood platters, crab sandwiches, and tapas. Everything is super fresh, often landed just down the road. It’s superb for a relaxed evening meal with a glass of white wine.
Casual & Cafe Culture
- Genki: A “kooky” little cafe located on the hill down to the beach. It is famous for its smoothie bowls, waffles, and beautiful secret garden. It’s the perfect pitstop for a healthy brunch.
- St Agnes Bakery: You will smell this place before you see it. Located in the centre of the village, it is one of the oldest bakeries in the country. Their Giant Sausage Rolls are world-famous (and huge), and their pasties are consistently voted some of the best in Cornwall.
- The Cornish Pizza Company: A takeaway favourite. They make artisan thin-crust pizzas with toppings named after local mines (like the ‘Wheal Kitty’). Perfect for taking back to your holiday cottage.
Historic Pubs
- The Driftwood Spars: A St Agnes icon. This pub is built from huge timber beams (spars) salvaged from shipwrecks. It has its own microbrewery across the road. It’s the place to go for a pint of real ale and a classic fish and chips by the fire.
- The Taphouse: A laid-back, surf-style bar in the village centre. It’s great for live music and has a very loyal local following.
Parking for Foodies
- Village Centre: For The Peterville, Bakery, or Pizza Company, park in the main village car park (library car park). It’s cheap and central.
- The Cove: For Schooners or Driftwood Spars, head down to Trevaunance Cove. There is a council car park halfway down and a private one at the bottom, but they fill up instantly in summer.
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