Ship Inn Portloe
1 October 2026
A quaint village pub set in the heart of Portloe and offering freshly prepared food and pretty gardens. Dog friendly and well placed for walking the coastal path both locals and visitors are made welcome.
Things to do near Mevagissey
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Ship Inn Portloe
A quaint village pub set in the heart of Portloe and offering freshly prepared food and pretty gardens. Dog friendly and well placed for walking the coastal path both locals and visitors are made welcome.
2
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Magical gardens, restored by Tim Smit, who later went on to create the Eden Project. There's also a well-stocked farm shop here where you can stock up on local produce.
3
The Rashleigh Arms
A centrally located pub with relaxing lounge bar and modern, open plan restaurant. Food is served from 12 noon to 9pm daily using locally sourced produce and guests are welcome to use the patio and gardens during the summer.
4
Mevagissey to Charlestown
iwalkcornwall.co.uk have some great walks in the area and this one, starting with a bus ride from Charlestown to the fishing port of Mevagissey offers a lovely scenic seven and a half mile coastal trek. Take a look at their website for further details and other walks in the area.
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Porthpean Beach
Great for nature-lovers, Porthpean beach's cliffs are home to nesting birds up high and rockpools down low. A short walk from the car park on a relatively steep incline, the beach is also a pleasant walk away from Charlestown along the beautiful South West Coast Path.
6
Gorran Haven Beach
A wide sandy beach and small harbour with parking available a five minute walk away. Plus it's dog-friendly.
7
Britannia Inn
With a lounge bar, separate restaurant, large play area and oodles of outside seating, The Britannia Inn is the ideal place to go for lunch, dinner and everyting in between.
8
Dolphin Inn
Re-opened in 2025, The Dolphin Inn has new tenant landlords, much to the delight of the local community. Located in the heart of the village, visitors and locals are welcome.
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Portmellon
Lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Portmellon is a little cove with lots of character. Just a mile away from Mevagissey, Portmellon is bursting with maritime connections with a deep-seated history in wooden boat building, and offers visitors a lovely insight into Cornish traditions and life.
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Gorran Haven Circular
A lovely walk of just under five and a half miles which follows the costal path with stunning cliff top views and inland footpaths through nature reserves and woodlands. Two pubs en-route ensure you have the opportunity for a refreshment break.
Things to do near Mevagissey
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
18 July 2026
Magical gardens, restored by Tim Smit, who later went on to create the Eden Project. There's also a well-stocked farm shop here where you can stock up on local produce.
The Rashleigh Arms
15 April 2026
A centrally located pub with relaxing lounge bar and modern, open plan restaurant. Food is served from 12 noon to 9pm daily using locally sourced produce and guests are welcome to use the patio and gardens during the summer.
Mevagissey to Charlestown
15 April 2026
iwalkcornwall.co.uk have some great walks in the area and this one, starting with a bus ride from Charlestown to the fishing port of Mevagissey offers a lovely scenic seven and a half mile coastal trek. Take a look at their website for further details and other walks in the area.
Porthpean Beach
24 May 2025
Great for nature-lovers, Porthpean beach's cliffs are home to nesting birds up high and rockpools down low. A short walk from the car park on a relatively steep incline, the beach is also a pleasant walk away from Charlestown along the beautiful South West Coast Path.
Gorran Haven Beach
27 April 2025
A wide sandy beach and small harbour with parking available a five minute walk away. Plus it's dog-friendly.
Britannia Inn
7 October 2024
With a lounge bar, separate restaurant, large play area and oodles of outside seating, The Britannia Inn is the ideal place to go for lunch, dinner and everyting in between.
Dolphin Inn
3 September 2023
Re-opened in 2025, The Dolphin Inn has new tenant landlords, much to the delight of the local community. Located in the heart of the village, visitors and locals are welcome.
Portmellon
25 August 2023
Lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Portmellon is a little cove with lots of character. Just a mile away from Mevagissey, Portmellon is bursting with maritime connections with a deep-seated history in wooden boat building, and offers visitors a lovely insight into Cornish traditions and life.
Gorran Haven Circular
25 August 2023
A lovely walk of just under five and a half miles which follows the costal path with stunning cliff top views and inland footpaths through nature reserves and woodlands. Two pubs en-route ensure you have the opportunity for a refreshment break.