About Porthleven
Just a 5-minute stroll from Harbour Reach is the picturesque harbour village of Porthleven. Here you will find an array of small independent shops, art galleries, pubs and restaurants. It is fast becoming recognised as one of Cornwall’s leading foodie destinations with award winning Michelin starred restaurants including Kota, run by Great British Menu runner up Jude Kereama.
The most southerly port in Britain, Porthleven Harbour was originally created as a safe haven for sea vessels travelling along the beautiful yet rugged south Cornish coast. Porthleven is renowned for its original Cornish character and charm, bustling harbour and restaurants in the square serving the daily catch. It is a pretty and unique location to soak up the Cornish lifestyle and watch the world go by.
Porthleven's famous Ship Inn is a famous 17th century fisherman’s haunt. Overlooking the harbour, it is a great place to watch seabirds and fishermen go about their business in the sunshine, or in the winter it’s provides a great vantage point to watch the famous Porthleven storms by the large open fire. A terraced garden with ample seating gives a good vantage point to take in the village. Food is simple, well done traditional pub food – expect fish pies, steaks, mussels, crab and the catch of the day from the harbour that is literally on the doorstep!
This hidden gem prides itself on fun not fine dining. Its unique position on the harbour head gives it some of the best views in the village. The café style kiosk on the quay serves fantastic bistro-style food, including moules-frites from the smallest kitchen imaginable, but the real fun part is that diners can book to be taken out to eat on a pontoon in the harbour for a dramatic dining experience on the sea.
Awarded The Rosette for Culinary Excellence by the AA in 2018, Kota Kai is an extension of the well established and highly recommended Kota Porthleven restaurant, offering a relaxed and light environment to enjoy a meal.
Owned by multi award winning chef and runner up of Great British Menu Jude Kereama, Kota Porthleven has been recognised by many eating out guides and is a consistently present name amongst the food and beverage awards.
Overlooking the harbour, Amelie’s is inspired by the sunshine of the Mediterranean and the beauty of the Cornish coast. It is the perfect place to stop and savour friendly, informal dining.
Porthleven's most relaxed family restaurant. Specializing in freshly baked pizza, grab a seat overlooking the harbour or simply order and go. They also offer a delicious brunch menu and their coffee and cakes are to die for.
The Harbour Inn Porthleven is a vibrant pub overlooking the harbour with a huge beer garden on the edge of the harbour wall making it a great place for al fresco dining or cosy pub meals featuring a choice of reimagined pub classics, fresh seafood, and a selection of mouth-watering sweet options.