From fine dining to pub fayre, street food and takeaway.
There are many great Fowey restaurants to discover, as well as pubs, butchers, bakers, sweet shops and street food options.
Sam's Fowey
American-style diner & cocktail bar, serving up hand pressed award winning beef and fish burgers, locally landed fish from their day boat and Fowey mussels, lobsters and scallops. all from local fishermen they've known since the 80’s.
The Old Quay House
Set within a luxury hotel in the heart of Fowey, head chef Richard Massey serves up modern British fine dining, from locally sourced ingredients. All served in the luxurious restaurant or on the terrace, with spectacular views of the estuary.
Sam's on the Beach
Serving locally caught fish and pizza from the wood fired oven, in a lovingly converted lifeboat station on the sands of Polkerris beach. A great destination for a special evening meal sat in the station or for lunch outside once you have rolled off the beach!
Fowey Hall
A grand Jacobean manor 10mins walk from The Bowshot Lady, overlooking the Fowey estuary and serving seasonal fine dining. The perfect venue for a special occasion, relax by the open fires before a meal or event, while the kids run riot in the games rooms.
Appleton's
Cornwall food hero, Andy Appleton, ex-head-chef at Jamie Oliver's famous Fifteen restaurant, now has his own venture in the heart of Fowey. He serves food concepts made from local ingredients in the finest of setting.
Bufala Pizza
Great Pizzeria in the centre of town serving thin and crispy sourdough pizzas. Sit in the comfortable dining room with balcony overlooking the estuary, or takeaway and retreat to The Bowshot Lady for a lazy night in.
Píntxo
Pronounced 'pin-cho', this bodega styled tapas and sherry bar is on Fowey’s famous Esplanade, the seafront thoroughfare that leads from the town centre to Ready Money Beach. Drop in for lunch on your way back, or make an evening of it.
Havener's Bar & Grill
In prime position on Fowey's town quay, Havener's offers fresh seafood and revamped pub classics, in a light and airy setting, all with splendid views of the estuary. Perfect for a lazy lunch or evening meal.
North Street Kitchen
Quirky street food shack on the north side of town, run by the prestigious Fitzroy restaurant, offering quick, easy and delicious seafood small plates and natural wines by the River Fowey. (Seasonal opening times).
Fitzroy
Well established seafood restaurant set in an old bank at the centre of Fowey with its own natural wine cellar. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated and run by a sucessful London restaurant duo. (Seasonal opening times).
Brown Sugar
Popular café in the centre of town, serving great locally grown and roasted tea and coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Plenty of seating inside and out, or simply take-out and sit on one of the many benches in the nearby town quay.
Fowey Harbour Hotel
A vibrantly-restored Victorian boutique hotel, with casual all day dining rooms and terraces. Seasonal food, eclectic wines and locally sourced gins. Also a great option for afternoon tea, with fantastic views.
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The Ship Inn
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Built by the adventurer John Rashleigh in 1570, for more than four centuries this inn has been a focal point of the town – a haven for travellers, merchants, fishermen and locals looking for a chat around the open fire.
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The King of Prussia
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The King of Prussia dates from the late 17th century. The inn is thought to be named after the smuggler and privateer John Carter nicknamed the “King of Prussia Cove”. Carter is said to have resided at the inn in the 1780s.
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The Galleon
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Perched on the riverfront with fantastic views of the Fowey Estuary. The pub, which exists in a 400-year-old former warehouse, boasts a relaxed atmosphere, serves food daily, and treats both locals and visiting guests to live music Fridays.
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The Legion
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Situated on the north side of the town quay, the building started life as a merchant's house dating from circa 1380. It is now the Fowey branch of The Royal British Legion. Usually only open to members.
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The Lugger
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Named after the sailing vessel defined by its rig, using the lug sail on all of its one or several masts, it serves some hearty and very tasty seafood. The fish stew is a must!
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The Safe Harbour
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The closest pub to The Bowshot Lady (2mins down the hill). A 19th century coaching inn, which is now very much a locals pub, welcoming to all. Regular music nights, festivals and great quiz nights.
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The Lugger
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The Lugger Inn dating back to 1794, situated on Polruan Quayside. Get the ferry across or paddle up to the beach next to it and nip in to enjoy real ales and great pub grub!
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The Russell
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A pub since 1832, named after Lord John Russell, Prime Minister at the time. Cute little Inn tucked away in a side street. Part of the famous Polruan Pub crawl ...of 2 pubs!
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The Old Ferry
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Just up from the slipway where the car ferry lands, an Inn has existed here since the 1500's, the ferry route has been operational since the 1400's. A quaint pub / hotel, with many levels and bars, some with great views down the estuary.
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Rashleigh Inn
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Pub on the beach, occupying the former coastguard watch-house and next door to Sam's restaurant in the old life-boat station. Many nooks and terraces overlooking the beach and quaint harbour of Polkerris, great food and ales.
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Fisherman's Arms
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With large terracing overlooking the estuary and great food and ale, this is a very welcoming pub a little off the tourist trail. A nice walk through the trees or a great paddle from Fowey on a high-tide, moor up right outside.
Supermarket Deliveries
Most of the main supermarkets now deliver to Fowey (failing that you will probably drive past the large Asda at Bodmin on your way down).
Why not get your essentials delivered at the start of your stay, and add to them with local delicacies from the stores below?
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Kittow's
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Since 1974 Kittow's has sold meats from their farm and own pedigree cattle. Their shop in the centre of town has a great deli selection as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, pasties, pies and homemade stews and bakes ready for the oven.
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Bakeries
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With 4 dedicated bakeries in the centre of town, and with many of the other stores stocking their bakes, you are never far away from a fresh Cornish Pasties. They normally come in 2 sizes: a walking pasty, or a sit-down pasty!
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Readymoney Cafe
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Quaint little shop at Readymoney Beach, selling beach toys, accessories and food & drink. Great ice-creams, perfect for those Summer days on the beach, and lovely hot drinks, perfect for a warm-up after a Winter swim!
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Captain Hank's
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Captain Hank's Crab & Snack Shack, serves local crab and and a variety of imaginative seafood snacks, freshly prepared and served from a vintage Citroen H van, overlooking the estuary. A lively buzzing place, well worth a visit. (Open seasonally).
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Fowey Shellfish
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Live rope-grown mussels, farmed from the Fowey estuary and freshly landed and prepared scallops, sourced from local waters. Order online and they will leave your order on the doorstep within in a day or so, in vacuum packed boxes.
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Game of Cones
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Ice-cream parlour near Caffa Mill, with different flavours and styles of ice-creams, arranged into the houses from Game of Thrones. A must stop if you are walking from the car-park or just completed the Hall Walk.
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Roly's Fudge
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Another must visit on a Fowey holiday is Roly's Fudge Pantry. Sample the flavours and see them making it in the shop, then grab a bag of your favourite flavour and retreat to The Bowshot Lady sofas to enjoy a movie or two!
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Mace Mini-Market
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For all your everyday essentials, Mace mini-market has a general selection of all you would expect from a convenience store, with a few choice local selections.
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Shipmate's
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Your local off-licence with many local gins, ales and wines from around the world. Also crabbing buckets and few beach toys etc.
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Park Road Stores
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Nearest mini-market, just a couple of roads up from The Bowshot Lady, a short walk for morning papers and essentials for the day.
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Richard's
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Well stocked fruit & veg store and off-licence, in nearby Par. Also with a fish counter that offers wide-selection of fresh fish and shellfish from St. Austell bay.
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