The 12 best restaurants in St Agnes

The rugged and beautiful coastline around St Agnes (or ‘Aggie’ as it’s affectionately known), 10 miles southwest of Newquay, is rich in dramatic, natural scenery with an extraordinary mining history. Fans of Winston Graham’s Poldark books will recognise the derelict stone wheelhouses that colonise the local landscape. The picturesque village itself manages to be both unspoilt and thriving, and boasts a sandy, family-friendly beach as well as a small variety of independent shops and galleries.

A surprising number of places to eat and drink can be found here. While you wander you’ll come across everything from international cuisine to cream teas and other Cornish dishes. Whether you fancy a pint in a welcoming pub, a takeaway pizza or some fresh, local seafood, our guide to restaurants in St Agnes will help you find something to satisfy your appetite.

With its combination of coastal scenery, fascinating heritage and foodie offerings, St Agnes is an irresistible base for a memorable Cornish escape. Now’s the time to book one of our high-quality, self-catering cottages and experience it for yourself. 

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St Agnes restaurants

The Taphouse 

The Taphouse is a lively, dog-friendly bar and grill that’s been serving great food and good vibes since 1976. It’s a laid-back destination with tropical-themed décor, colourful lighting and plenty of plants. Add in a friendly team and regular live music, and it’s the ideal spot for casual drinks (from cocktails to craft beers) or a relaxed meal. Fresh seafood is delivered daily, and meats and other produce are sourced locally. Portions are generous, and look out for stand-out dishes such as lobster tacos, fish curry and passionfruit panna cotta. 

Schooners

Unbeatable views and an easy-going atmosphere are what you’ll get at Schooners, a beach bar and taproom on Trevaunance Cove. A fun, family-friendly spot that also welcomes furry pals, it’s run on a no-bookings basis – just wander down, grab a table and enjoy the sunshine. From noon you can enjoy wood-fired sourdough pizza alongside five Verdant beers on tap, plus cocktails, wine, coffee and good music. 

Sunny Spice

South Indian cuisine is known for its light, flavourful dishes centred around fish curries, dosas, rice, vegetables, meats, and a variety of coconut-based chutneys and pappadams. At Sunny Spice the aim is a harmony of good food and drink in a welcoming ambience, and it seems they’ve succeeded: customers love the restaurant’s delicate, fresh, fragrant dishes, friendly service and intimate, relaxed atmosphere. If you’re visiting Fowey or Lostwithiel, there are branches there, too.

The Cornish Pizza Company 

Authentic Italian pizza with a Cornish twist is the name of the game at The Cornish Pizza Company. They make their long-prove dough every day, hand-stretch to order and top the delicious base with local, free-range meat, Cornish cheeses, chillies and charcuterie, and fresh tomato sauce made to their own recipe. Each pizza is then wood-fired to order in their stone-floored Italian oven. The results have won multiple awards and are hugely popular with locals and visitors alike, so remember to order well in advance, using their app, online or by phone. 

Cafes in St Agnes 

Café Q

A great place to stop either as you head to the beach or on your coastal walk, Café Q has a varied menu, including plenty of choice for vegetarians, vegans and people avoiding gluten. Everything is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises, and you can sit in the pretty, modern interior or find a spot on the sunny patio, which offers impressive views of Wheal Friendly engine house. Look out for the griddled croissants with crème fraiche and local apple compote, and the banana and coconut milk pancakes. 

Shellfish Beach Deli

Fans of any form of seafood will rush to this warmly inviting spot that offers inventively cooked, fresh fish and shellfish from local fisherman. Delicious flavours, generous portions and reasonable prices make Shellfish Beach Deli a must-visit, whether it’s for a crab sandwich, a Thai curry with hake, seafood bouillabaisse or Tuscan-style king prawns. 

The Greenroom 

The warm welcome at The Greenroom inspires many visitors to come back again and again, whether for a quick coffee, a hearty breakfast or a delicious lunch. This family- and dog-friendly café is open all year round and also offers takeaways. They do steak nights and Sunday roasts, too. 

Rooted

Opened in April 2025, Rooted offers a fresh, colourful and mostly vegetarian menu of tasty soups, sandwiches, baked flatbreads and sweet treats, with coffee and ice cream from local companies Yallah and Moomaid. Sit inside, where there are a handful of tables and lots of bar stools, or in the sunny courtyard where you can watch the world go by. Dogs are welcome, too. 

St Agnes Bakery

St Agnes Bakery knows a thing or two about Cornish pasties – they’ve been baking them since 1905, after all. Still on their original site, the bakery makes everything from scratch daily using traditional recipes, with many ingredients sourced from local producers and suppliers. The pasties (meat, veggie and vegan) are complemented by delicious breads, cakes, Cornish treats and the company’s famous giant sausage rolls. 

St Agnes pubs

The Peterville Inn

The Peterville Inn showcases local suppliers of meat, fish, fruit, veg, coffee, wine and spirits, and the menus change daily, evolving with the seasons. During the day they serve a variety of seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes on the sunny terrace or in the cosy bar area, while in the evenings there’s an elevated menu in the restaurant, including the likes of whole roasted Cornish fish, local butcher steaks, shellfish and inspiring vegetarian dishes. If all you fancy is a drink, you’re welcome to stop by for a pint, a pre-dinner aperitif or a cocktail created by the in-house mixologist. 

The Driftwood Spars 

Tucked into the side of the road leading down to Trevaunance Cove, The Driftwood Spars is a proper Cornish coastal pub, offering a warm welcome and friendly service. The homemade food is high quality (it was awarded a rosette for culinary excellence by the AA in 2025), and is created using local, seasonal ingredients, including fish often landed just yards away. The ‘Drifty’ has also won awards for its real ale, brewed in its microbrewery just across the road, while its 40-bin wine list is accompanied by a spirit selection that includes 35 malts, 11 rums and a good choice of brandy, vodka and gin.

Fish and chips in St Agnes

Fission

There’s nothing to beat a delicious fish-and-chip supper after a day in the waves or a hike on the coast path, and Fission is worth a visit for its thin, crispy batter and well-cooked chips cut from local potatoes. If fish isn’t your thing, pie, chips and gravy are also on offer. 

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