The Boathouse (Pub & Restaurant)

The Boathouse is a maritime-themed free house on Beacon Street at the top of Trevethan Hill, a steep few minutes' climb above Falmouth's old town and the Prince of Wales Pier. Its position is the point: the front rooms and the terrace look straight out over the harbour, the Penryn River, Flushing and the Carrick Roads, and a large covered patio with heaters means the view can be enjoyed all year. Inside, the bar is traditional while the front and back rooms are lighter and more modern. It keeps up to four cask ales, normally from Cornish brewers, with one regular and three changing, plus a long list of wines, gins and rums. Food is Cornish produce led, with seasonal dishes and local seafood, served in the evenings Monday to Friday, at lunch and dinner on Saturdays and through the afternoon on Sundays, when roasts are the draw. The pub opens from late afternoon on weekdays and from midday at weekends. Dogs are welcome. It is one of Falmouth's few independent free houses and claims more than 300 years of welcoming guests. It suits anyone who wants a pint with a view rather than a harbourside crush.

Good to know

• Independent free house on Beacon Street, Trevethan Hill, above Falmouth harbour
• Up to four cask ales, mostly Cornish; one regular and three changing
• Views over the Penryn River, Flushing and the Carrick Roads from terrace and front rooms
• Large covered, heated patio used all year
• Food: evenings Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner Saturday, Sunday roasts through the afternoon
• Dog friendly; opens late afternoon on weekdays and from midday at weekends

Address: Beacon Street, Trevethan Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2AG.