St Agnes has quietly established itself as an exceptional place for food and drink, from post-surf snacks to hearty family pub grub. Here’s our rundown of the best places to eat in St Agnes.

View our guide to St Agnes food and drink below.

Cafes and Restaurants in St Agnes.

The Greenroom Cafe on Peterville serves a fabulous breakfast: just what you need before heading out on the coast path. Cafe Q on Quay Road is another excellent option for breakfast or brunch, and they cater for different dietary requirements. Just a bit further up the road, Genki is a super-dog-friendly cafe and a lovely spot for your mid-morning cuppa. Enjoy coffee and cake at one of St Agnes’ more unique cafes, such as The Sorting Office, the Miners & Mechanics’ Institute or Rooted with its pretty garden.

The Peterville Inn has an excellent steak night on Fridays, and we can definitely recommend their cocktails! It is also a good choice if you enjoy seafood, and naturally, you will also love Shellfish Beach Deli. The St Agnes Hotel in the middle of the village serves food all day, and is another good place to take your pooch.

St Agnes Bars and Pubs.

If you enjoy trying the local brews, The Driftwood Spars near Trevaunance Cove brews its own beers, including Bawden Rocks (which pairs perfectly with their home-made fish and chips). The 17th century inn was built using wood salvaged from shipwrecks, hence the name. Nearby, Schooners is right on the beach (literally) and serves Penryn-brewed Verdant. Enjoy a glass of Lightbulb in this most perfect of settings.

The laid-back Taphouse in Peterville Square has been a St Agnes favourite since 2001. Come here for the great-value lunch menu (try the poke bowl) or for live music in the evening. The Railway Inn on Vicarage Road is good for a pint, a pub meal or to watch live sport. Head to the 16th century Miners Arms in nearby Mithian for traditional Cornish pub grub.

St Agnes Take Aways and Dining at Home.

It is easy to eat in your St Agnes holiday cottage without having to cook, because St Agnes has more than its fair share of take-aways. It would not be a proper seaside holiday without a fish and chip supper (try friendly Fission), and the aroma from Sunny Spice Southern Indian restaurant is hard to resist. St Agnes is the home of The Cornish Pizza Company, where you can also pick up ice cream and wine for the full Italian dining experience. Cornwall may be famous for its pasties, but St Agnes Bakery is loved for its sausage rolls – a real Aggie must-have.

If you do decide to make the most of your lovely holiday kitchen, St Agnes has a butcher, a baker, delis and local farm shops. There is a handy Costcutter in the village for everyday essentials.