Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Falmouth

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.

The Chain Locker Pub
Harbour views 16th century St Austell Brewery

The Chain Locker★★★★★

Quay Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3HH

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.

5-star rated Website listed Local favourite MapsWebsite
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Micropub Changing ales

    The Beer Engine★★★★★

    51 Killigrew Street, TR11 3PW

    A much-loved micropub in the town centre pouring a constantly changing lineup of Cornish and West Country cask ales in a compact, convivial room.

    Town centre 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    Five Degrees West★★★★★

    61 Church Street, TR11 3DJ

    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.

    Harbour terrace Craft beer Wood-fired pizza MapsWebsite

More pubs in Falmouth

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    Quayside

    The Front

    Custom House Quay, TR11 3HT

    A lively quayside pub with outdoor seating overlooking the inner harbour, popular with sailors, students, and anyone chasing a pint beside the water.

    Outdoor seating Harbour Local favourite
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    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 ale Arwenack Street Local favourite
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    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 music Town centre Pub food
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    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 Quay Seafood Harbour
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    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 listed High Street Open fire
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    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 Moor Real ale range Near bus station
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    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.

    Discovery Quay Museum harbour Waterside deck