ABOUT ST AGNES
The St Agnes area offers plenty for those who like their activities on the adventurous side. There is world class surfing at four of the blue flag beaches near by, lessons are available with local Surf schools. Also Coasteering and SUPing are locally available. For land lovers there are cross-country horse-rides from Goonbell Riding Centre. Great access to the West Coast Path, famous for it’s spectacular coastline and Cornish engine houses, often seen in Poldark.
Meanwhile drinking Cornish beers, eating delicious seafood, independent shops, the weather, the tides and stars all make St Agnes a great place to visit. St Agnes is a truly unspoilt spot on the north Cornish coast and sits in both a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Famous Cornish destinations of Newquay (12 miles), St Ives (20 miles), Truro ( 8 miles). Falmouth (15 miles), Eden Project Penzance and Padstow, to name a few, are quickly reached from St Agnes.
St Agnes food & drink
There's a fantastic range of options for eating out in & around St Agnes. There's plenty of local produce on offer, & lots of places where kids, & dogs are welcomed. Some places we love...
Schooners – beach front bar & restaurant serving big flavour small plates, tacos, craft ales, beers, cocktails & wine. Amazing views of the cove, highly recommended.
The Cornish Pizza Company - (takeaway) pizza made daily, hand-stretched to order & cooked with freshly made tomato sauce and awesome locally sourced toppings. Our favourite is the Wheal Alfred (V).
Driftwood Spars - traditional & award-winning real ale pub, comfortable & welcoming, three cosy bars decorated with beams salvaged from shipwrecks. Good fish & chips. Also has a small microbrewery selling craft ale. Very family & dog friendly.
Genki – a beach hut with beautiful chilled Japanese inspired gardens, offering a variety of healthy food & drinks including freshly ground Yallah coffee, smoothies, smoothie bowls, homemade soup & cakes, paninis, amazing crab sandwiches, fresh salads, beers & cocktails.
The Tap House - provides a laid back casual dining experience, lunch & dinner. Surf inspired interior, pizzas, steaks, pastas, flatbreads, nachos, fresh seafood, local meats & Cornish produce. Massive gin selection, cocktails. Good wine. Evening bands and DJ's. Family friendly early sitting from 6pm. We like the Beef Rendang!
The Peterville Inn - Traditional pub in a central position just 10 minutes walk from the beautiful Trevaunance Cove. Modern pub dining experience, very best local, seasonally available ingredients, great drinks & a warm Cornish atmosphere. A welcoming bar, a cosy restaurant as well as brand new outdoor decked seating with pyramid heaters.
The Sorting Office - Originally St Agnes' very own beloved Post Office, dating back to 1902, a delightful historical building is now a popular and characterful Coffee House. Wonderful décor & welcoming atmosphere. Artisan coffee, fresh out-of-the oven pastries, bagels, mouth-watering cakes & smoothies.
Greenroom Cafe - The Greenroom is a family friendly cafe open all year round serving breakfast, brunch & lunch. Also plenty of treats like ice cream, cakes & specials. Nice outside eating area.