Guidebook for Fowey
Food Scene
Always buzzy, always busy. You can't book, you have to wait for a table in the cocktail bar upstairs (not a bad way to wait)
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Sam's Fowey
20 Fore StAlways buzzy, always busy. You can't book, you have to wait for a table in the cocktail bar upstairs (not a bad way to wait)
Pub with restaurant, open fires, cosy, traditional, good food, make sure you check the ferry times if you are visiting from Fowey. There is also a Lugger in Fowey, so don't confuse the two.
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Lugger Inn
The QuayPub with restaurant, open fires, cosy, traditional, good food, make sure you check the ferry times if you are visiting from Fowey. There is also a Lugger in Fowey, so don't confuse the two.
Actually, it's not called The Toll Bar anymore, it's changed hands very recently and I haven't actually been in to the new place yet. But it's in a great spot. There is a small court yard over the sea at the back of it that you won't know about unless you walk through it.
The Toll Bar
1 Lostwithiel StreetActually, it's not called The Toll Bar anymore, it's changed hands very recently and I haven't actually been in to the new place yet. But it's in a great spot. There is a small court yard over the sea at the back of it that you won't know about unless you walk through it.
Good traditional greasy spoon, but without the grease!
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The Lifebuoy Cafe
8 Lostwithiel StGood traditional greasy spoon, but without the grease!
A hotel that's open to non residents and it has a lovely, private Quay space/terrace over the sea at the back. Great views from the terrace. Nicely decorated. I haven't eaten there for a while, but lovely ambience, nicely decorated.
The Old Quay House Hotel
28 Fore StA hotel that's open to non residents and it has a lovely, private Quay space/terrace over the sea at the back. Great views from the terrace. Nicely decorated. I haven't eaten there for a while, but lovely ambience, nicely decorated.
Fabulous traditional tea house, but a tasteful one! Lots of different teas - cake and a small food menu. I like their cream teas the best, lovely scones. There is a very private little courtyard at the back that you can sit out in. You won't realise it's there from the street.
The Dwelling House
6 Fore StreetFabulous traditional tea house, but a tasteful one! Lots of different teas - cake and a small food menu. I like their cream teas the best, lovely scones. There is a very private little courtyard at the back that you can sit out in. You won't realise it's there from the street.
Very quirky, shabby chic - room upstairs too. I love the veggie platter... if they still do that.
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Pinky Murphy Café
19 North StreetVery quirky, shabby chic - room upstairs too. I love the veggie platter... if they still do that.
Top coffee. I often sit in here working on my laptop. Good veggie breakfast as well as a few different meat fest ones. No breakfast after 11.00am.
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Brown Sugar
2 South StTop coffee. I often sit in here working on my laptop. Good veggie breakfast as well as a few different meat fest ones. No breakfast after 11.00am.
One of the oldest buildings in Fowey, very wibbly and wobbly and cottagey. I suspect it's grade 1 listed. Frank the dog is usually around (black Labrador). They do an all day breakfast in here if you miss breakfast in any of the other eateries.
The Well House
31-35 Fore StOne of the oldest buildings in Fowey, very wibbly and wobbly and cottagey. I suspect it's grade 1 listed. Frank the dog is usually around (black Labrador). They do an all day breakfast in here if you miss breakfast in any of the other eateries.
Great food, you may need to book. Good for an evening meal out.
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The Globe
19 Fore StGreat food, you may need to book. Good for an evening meal out.
Open to non residents - you can't beat the views from the balcony (you can sit out on the balcony to eat and drink). They do also have a tea garden which is sometimes open in summer and which looks over the sea too. Great spot to watch the sun go down.
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Fowey Harbour Hotel
EsplanadeOpen to non residents - you can't beat the views from the balcony (you can sit out on the balcony to eat and drink). They do also have a tea garden which is sometimes open in summer and which looks over the sea too. Great spot to watch the sun go down.
Apparently the food is great here, I've never been but it's open to non residents and is in a stunning location. If you book some spar time, or use the pool up there, there is a hot tub on the veranda with a fabulous view. I don't know how much it costs for non residents to use these facilities (there is a spar there too) but it's worth asking. It's a fabulous colonial looking building that I believe Toad Hall was based on.
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Fowey Hall Hotel
Hanson DriveApparently the food is great here, I've never been but it's open to non residents and is in a stunning location. If you book some spar time, or use the pool up there, there is a hot tub on the veranda with a fabulous view. I don't know how much it costs for non residents to use these facilities (there is a spar there too) but it's worth asking. It's a fabulous colonial looking building that I believe Toad Hall was based on.
Now, controversial this, as I loved stopping off here when I did the Hall Walk, however, it changed hands and is getting terrible views on trip adviser. I believe you should always make up your own mind and the building is cosy, old, traditional, great. And there are great terraces that you should ask if you can go up and onto for brilliant views up the river.
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The Old Ferry Inn
Now, controversial this, as I loved stopping off here when I did the Hall Walk, however, it changed hands and is getting terrible views on trip adviser. I believe you should always make up your own mind and the building is cosy, old, traditional, great. And there are great terraces that you should ask if you can go up and onto for brilliant views up the river.
Family friendly. I had a few problems with food when I visited on it's opening - however, give them a go because it's a great interior, right on the Quay, so a great location. See if they have got over the teething problems.
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Havener's, Fowey
Family friendly. I had a few problems with food when I visited on it's opening - however, give them a go because it's a great interior, right on the Quay, so a great location. See if they have got over the teething problems.
Lazy Jacks Kitchen
4 Webb StTop Sandwiches and icecreams! Food to go as you explore Fowey.
Deli. Expensive, but some lovely food to stock up with for a picnic. Try a bottle of local vintage Fowey cider - take it on a picnic with some pie and cheese perhaps - go to a local beach. Lovely.
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Kittows
1-3 South StDeli. Expensive, but some lovely food to stock up with for a picnic. Try a bottle of local vintage Fowey cider - take it on a picnic with some pie and cheese perhaps - go to a local beach. Lovely.
Takeaway pasty shop for food on the go. It's a part of a chain, but they are decent pasties. You can get coffee and tea there too.
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The Cornish Bakery
1-3 Fore StTakeaway pasty shop for food on the go. It's a part of a chain, but they are decent pasties. You can get coffee and tea there too.
Park Road Stores
21 Park RdA small mini mart for essentials.
Walk from Fowey along the cliff path and find the restaurant right on the sand.
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Sams On The Beach, Restaurant
Walk from Fowey along the cliff path and find the restaurant right on the sand.
Rashleigh Inn
It's a pub on the Beach!
A pub in Polruan, lovely and dark and cosy with good pub food, remember to make sure you know when the last ferry back to Fowey is.
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Lugger Inn
The QuayA pub in Polruan, lovely and dark and cosy with good pub food, remember to make sure you know when the last ferry back to Fowey is.
Great little pub, if you walk from Polruan to Polperro (and it's not an easy walk, the national trust call it the roller coaster, but it is a spectacular walk), you should time it to get to the Blue Peter to eat and have a drink at the end... it will take you around 4 hours to walk there though. Or you could just drive, great Sunday Roast, but you might need to book. It's popular.
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Blue Peter Inn
Quay RoadGreat little pub, if you walk from Polruan to Polperro (and it's not an easy walk, the national trust call it the roller coaster, but it is a spectacular walk), you should time it to get to the Blue Peter to eat and have a drink at the end... it will take you around 4 hours to walk there though. Or you could just drive, great Sunday Roast, but you might need to book. It's popular.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fowey pub with probably the most atmosphere. Old pub with lots of hidden nooks if you go and explore it. Big open fire place - I haven't ever eaten here.
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The Ship Inn
Trafalgar SquareThe Fowey pub with probably the most atmosphere. Old pub with lots of hidden nooks if you go and explore it. Big open fire place - I haven't ever eaten here.
The lugger has a tin tiled ceiling and a mural of the harbour painted on it's walls. I haven't eaten here but I sometimes sit outside it to people watch and have a drink.
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Lugger Inn
The QuayThe lugger has a tin tiled ceiling and a mural of the harbour painted on it's walls. I haven't eaten here but I sometimes sit outside it to people watch and have a drink.
Pub food available, and if you can bag a table in the windows, you get a good view over the harbour.
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King Of Prussia Hotel
3 Town QuayPub food available, and if you can bag a table in the windows, you get a good view over the harbour.
Little tapas bar, very small but with lovely atmosphere and decent wines.
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Pintxo
38 EsplanadeLittle tapas bar, very small but with lovely atmosphere and decent wines.
Sightseeing
Enjoy! Fowey
5 South StAny ferry times, local attractions info etc... go here - they are very helpful.
Lovely little local beach within walking distance of my flat. It's about a 30 minute walk.
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Readymoney Cove
Lovely little local beach within walking distance of my flat. It's about a 30 minute walk.
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathGorgeous scenery, lots of empty beaches.
Little castle near Ready Money beach. Fabulous views from up there.
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St Catherine's Castle
South West Coast PathLittle castle near Ready Money beach. Fabulous views from up there.
This is not a castle... grr, that's what it's written down as to get it to appear on this map. It's actually a blockhouse which was linked to an identical one on the Fowey side of the river by a chain. The chain would be raised to stop invading or dubious ships.
Polruan Castle
West StreetThis is not a castle... grr, that's what it's written down as to get it to appear on this map. It's actually a blockhouse which was linked to an identical one on the Fowey side of the river by a chain. The chain would be raised to stop invading or dubious ships.
Get the ferry to Mevagissey and then walk to this huge and lovely garden, you will need at least a day to really enjoy it. Or you can drive there if you have a car and don't want to walk.
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Los Jardines Perdidos de Heligan
B3273Get the ferry to Mevagissey and then walk to this huge and lovely garden, you will need at least a day to really enjoy it. Or you can drive there if you have a car and don't want to walk.
Amazing gardens and biomes, expensive to get in though. You can buy tickets at the Fowey tourist information centre I think.
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Eden Project
Amazing gardens and biomes, expensive to get in though. You can buy tickets at the Fowey tourist information centre I think.
Shopping
Roly's Fudge Pantry
21 Fore StFudge anyone?
Any Old Lights
14 Lostwithiel StIt's quirky and unusual, all vintage lighting.
Gorgeous children's shop if you have pressies to buy for little ones, this is the place to go.
Birdkids
3 Custom House HillGorgeous children's shop if you have pressies to buy for little ones, this is the place to go.
Brocante
49A Fore Stlovely homewares.
Quirky, clothes and gifts. And clementine is a lovely shop right next door but I can't find that online to put on the map, both shops are nice to browse in.
Pink Lemons
5 Trafalgar SquareQuirky, clothes and gifts. And clementine is a lovely shop right next door but I can't find that online to put on the map, both shops are nice to browse in.
Quba & Co
34 Fore StClothes with a bit of a yachty feel.
Essentials
Shipmates of Fowey
8 EsplanadeSmall shop for the basics. Corner shop size.
Post office, there is another one down in town in Fowey mini market on Fore street.
Park Road Sub Post Office
23 Park RdPost office, there is another one down in town in Fowey mini market on Fore street.
Small mini mart for essentials. With post office and small selection of wines.
Fowey Mini-Market & Post Office
39 Fore StSmall mini mart for essentials. With post office and small selection of wines.
Getting Around
This is where the bus leaves from and goes to. It's very close to my flat. You need the 22 or the 25 to get to St. Austell or Par train stations.
safe harbour inn
58 Lostwithiel StThis is where the bus leaves from and goes to. It's very close to my flat. You need the 22 or the 25 to get to St. Austell or Par train stations.
Arts & Culture
Actually, it WAS a gallery, now it's a quirky shop with lovely things in it, but right next door the same company own a little gallery.
The Webb Street Company
2 Webb StActually, it WAS a gallery, now it's a quirky shop with lovely things in it, but right next door the same company own a little gallery.
Fowey River Gallery
38 Fore StCool little gallery.
Well, it's not an art gallery, it's a little shop, but it belongs to a local potter and there are some lovely ceramics in there.
White Doll Arts
10A Passage StWell, it's not an art gallery, it's a little shop, but it belongs to a local potter and there are some lovely ceramics in there.