Looking for the best pubs in Falmouth? Discover the best Pubs in Falmouth, South West. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Falmouth reflects the wider pub culture of Cornwall. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Falmouth's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
Believed to be one of Falmouth's oldest buildings, this 16th-century St Austell Brewery pub sits on Custom House Quay with cantilevered balconies and harbour views from every window seat.
A harbourside bar and restaurant in a converted warehouse, known for craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and one of the best sunset terraces on the Fal estuary.
A lively quayside pub with outdoor seating overlooking the inner harbour, popular with sailors, students, and anyone chasing a pint beside the water.
Outdoor seatingHarbourLocal favourite
Traditional local
The Grapes
59 Arwenack Street, TR11 3JE
A traditional back-street local on Arwenack Street with low ceilings, regulars' banter, and well-kept St Austell ales away from the harbour crowds.
Real aleArwenack StreetLocal favourite
Killigrew Arms
9 Arwenack Street, TR11 3JQ
Named after Falmouth's founding family, this town-centre pub mixes heritage character with live music, pub food, and a welcoming public bar.
Live musicTown centrePub food
Quayside Inn
Custom House Quay, TR11 3HT
A harbourside institution on Custom House Quay, sharing the packet-ship quay with the Chain Locker and serving seafood, cider, and Cornish ales.
Custom House QuaySeafoodHarbour
Seven Stars
53 High Street, TR11 2AG
A Grade II listed High Street pub with a proper public bar, open fires in winter, and the feel of a town-centre local that predates the tourist boom.
Grade II listedHigh StreetOpen fire
The Packet Station
The Moor, TR11 3QA
A Wetherspoon pub on The Moor, handy for the bus station, with a wide range of real ales and a nod to Falmouth's packet-ship heritage in the name.
The MoorReal ale rangeNear bus station
The Working Boat
Discovery Quay, National Maritime Museum, TR11 3QY
A waterside pub at the National Maritime Museum on Discovery Quay, with deck seating, views across the harbour, and a menu built around Cornish produce.