The New Inn, Manaccan
The New Inn is a traditional Grade II listed thatched village pub and restaurant in Manaccan, near Helford on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula. It has been privately owned by David and Deborah since December 2023. They took over running the pub in October 2024 and brought food service back that December. The result is a warm, welcoming pub serving Cornish ingredients and homemade food, in a village that sits among the quiet lanes and creeks of the Helford.
Awards and accolades include:
TripAdvisor – Travellers Choice 2026
Number one in CornwallLive’s Sunday roast countdown – 2026
Taste of the West – Gold 2025
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Food and Drink
The kitchen cooks virtually everything from scratch, and the meat, fish and vegetables are sourced locally wherever possible.
The Menu: Homemade dishes, fresh local seafood and Sunday roasts, with the menu built around Cornish ingredients.
Cornish Ales: The bar serves a selection of Cornish ales alongside other drinks.
Dog Friendly: Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Families: Families are welcome too.
Garden: There is a garden for sunny days, and a real fire for colder ones.
The Essentials
Location: Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6HA
Parking: Free off-street parking is available at the pub.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available for customers.
Getting Here: Manaccan is about 10 miles from Helston and 16 miles from Falmouth, down narrow country lanes, so allow extra time.
Accessibility
Recent improvements have made the New Inn very accessible. There are accessible facilities and good level access to the bar and dining areas, and a quiet beer garden sits at the back. Guests with mobility needs or other access requirements should contact the pub before visiting to check what will suit them.
We ate lunch here on 03/11/26
As I write this, my sister is down in Cornwall for a few days, which means we end up staying where she stays, eating out a lot and exploring new places. I had heard a lot of good things about the New Inn, so we decided to make a day of it, with lunch there and a look around the Helford afterwards.
We called the day before to book a table for three for 1pm. We arrived a little early and parked around the back in the ample parking area before going in. The New Inn dates back to the 16th century and sits in the ancient village of Manaccan. If you are looking for a traditional Cornish experience in a chocolate box village, you need look no further.
We sat in the conservatory area, ordered some drinks and settled in. We had two courses each, and by the end of our mains we were all so full that we couldn’t possibly have managed a dessert, even though we all wanted one.
Starters:
Scallops in the Shell
Cornish scallops, garlic butter & lemon.
Cauliflower and cheddar soup
Local cauliflower, creamy broth.
Cornish fish chowder (starter size)
Local fish & smoked bacon
Garlic bread
Mains:
Steak and ale pie with mixed seasonal greens and carrot and swede mash
Cornish fish chowder (main size)
Local fish & smoked bacon
The Smash Burger
Two Cornish beef patties, mature cheddar, smoked bacon, burger sauce, lettuce.
See what we ate in the photo’s above.
The food was plentiful and delicious. We all cleared our plates and rolled out of the pub afterwards, needing a walk around the village.
For me, the mark of a good meal is whether I am still thinking about it a few days later, and in particular I keep thinking about the gravy and the pastry on the pie. We all thought the whole meal was excellent, and you can tell it was prepared with skill and love. We really enjoyed it and will be back soon. Next time we will leave some room for dessert.
The New Inn has a great location, excellent service and fantastic food. I highly recommend a visit.