Helford Passage, Fish & Seafood Restaurant Guide

“You could look at the view forever” from this brilliantly situated and cosy ancient pub, right by the Helford estuary and its foot ferry across the river. “While the menu doesn’t vary year on year, they seem to have found a format that works for the varied audience that visits. Food is hearty and tasty, good quality and feels like a safe pair of hands”.

An “excellent location overlooking the sea” at Swanpool Beach and nature reserve elevates a trip to this cliffside outfit with a heated outdoor terrace; its sustainably caught seafood elicited regrettably little feedback this year, but there was praise for some “good fresh fish dishes” (the menu swimming between scallops, squid and shellfish platters).

Beach House Falmouth, the newest addition to The Beach House Group, is a seafood restaurant and bar located on Swanpool Beach in Cornwall. Owners Tamara Costin and William Speed have created a Mediterranean-influenced menu showcasing locally sourced seafood. The restaurant's design offers striking sea views. With 100 indoor and 200 outdoor covers, including a beachfront terrace, Beach House Falmouth looks set to become a popular spot for enjoying seafood dishes and cocktails while soaking in the coastal atmosphere. Sample dishes: Porthilly oysters, whole grilled Falmouth Bay lobster, or whole market fish from Newlyn.

“A great find while on holiday” – this cool modern bar from Penryn’s Verdant craft brewery serves tapas-style portions of fresh local seafood to accompany its impressive beer selection. There was limited feedback in our survey this year, but all was positive.