What better way to celebrate your stay at our luxury holiday park in Cornwall than with a wonderful cocktail? Whether it’s a celebratory drink while exploring our towns or something sweet to enjoy along the coast while watching a romantic sunset, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to discovering some beautiful drinks.
Cornwall’s best cocktail bars offer a myriad of experiences, from classically British establishments perfect for a relaxing evening to independent spaces filled with energy for a great night on the town. No matter where you are or what cocktail experience you’re looking for, here are some of Cornwall’s finest.
The Chintz Bar
Location: Falmouth, TR11 2AB
A self-described ‘rabbit hole’ in Falmouth, The Chintz Symposium is one of the quirkiest and most enchanting pubs you can hope to come across. Extravagantly decorated with all manner of trinkets, it’s a place bursting with creativity and imagination that’s popular with locals and visitors.
Proudly a cocktail bar, The Chintz regularly has an expansive menu featuring a few favourites alongside home creations, perfect for those seeking the unexpected. There are regular music performances taking place here, while there’s also an underground nightclub for those who want to stay out until the early hours.
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Choklet
Location: Looe, PL13 1BS
The perfect place to visit for luxury food lovers! Choklet is a unique chocolate tasting experience, serving locally-made, artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate in a boutique cafe setting.
Alongside your exquisite chocolate bites, you can also enjoy a wide range of drinks, including cocktails. There are also alcohol-free options and artisanal coffees.
With other light bites including cheese and charcuterie sharing platters, Choklet is the ultimate spot for a relaxed evening with family and friends.
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Tom Thumb Cocktail Bar
Location: Newquay, TR7 1DN
A quiet little cove in the busy town of Newquay, Tom Thumb is perfect for those seeking a touch of sophistication.
With over 100 bottles of spirits, Tom Thumb is proudly a cocktail-focused establishment. Expect a vast menu with all the classics, some house originals and some seasonal specials.
Tom Thumb also run cocktail classes for hospitality professionals, so you can be sure you’re being served by some of the best. This is the place to visit if you’re after that high-end cocktail experience.
Boho 18
Location: Truro, TR1 2AF
Situated next to Truro Cathedral, Boho 18 promises to bring a touch of Mediterranean flair to your Cornish adventures.
Boho 18 is a bar and restaurant, specialising in light bites using local ingredients given a Mediterranean twist. While they take care to curate some wonderful small dishes, Boho 18 is also a relaxed and friendly place where you can walk in and simply enjoy some of the cocktails they have on offer.
With a wonderful central location and a smattering of outdoor seating for those sunny days, this could be the perfect spot to stop off for a late lunch while exploring Truro.
The Secret Garden
Location: Newquay, TR7 2NE
A small, unassuming location along one of Newquay’s main streets, The Secret Garden is a wonderfully cosy hideaway with breathtaking views across the water.
The Secret Garden is a pizza and wine bar with a wide selection of freshly-made pizzas available. Alongside wine and lots of locally-made drinks, there’s also plenty of cocktail options to satisfy all tastes.
Enjoy a drink or three, made with local spirits and served alongside homemade pizza with a view of the sea – not a bad way to spend an evening while on holiday.
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Seven
Location: St Ives, TR26 1LP
This enchanting little cocktail bar overlooking St Ives’ harbour is a must for anyone looking to discover some new drinks while on holiday.
With a team that has decades of mixology experience behind them, it’s no surprise Seven has one of the longest and most in-depth cocktail menus you’ll find anywhere. From much-loved classics to unique house drinks with more ingredients than you can count on one hand, Seven is a metaphorical sweet shop for cocktail lovers.
Beautifully decorated and with a playful spirit, Seven is somewhere you’ll want to stay for a few hours, and you’ll certainly leave knowing more about cocktails than you did when you entered (how much of it you remember is up to you).
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Bar Silo
Location: Fowey, PL23 1LA
A music venue that also doubles as a bar and restaurant, Bar Silo might be one of the coolest places to enjoy a cocktail in Cornwall.
Bar Silo started as a lockdown project, converting a farm’s old grain silo into an outdoor bar. Nowadays, it’s a fully-fledged bar with indoor and outdoor seating and a wonderful stage with live music most weeks, particularly during the summer.
Along with a range of local drinks at the main bar, Bar Silo also has its own little cocktail bar – The Crafty Cock – for those wanting something a little special. The bar team will regularly add themed creations to the menu for events, so your drinks can be as quirky as the bar itself.
No matter where you choose to stay in Cornwall, you’re never too far away from a unique foodie experience! For more inspiration, check out our blog on Cornwall’s best food vans to discover on your trip.
