Cornwall is home to many amazing foodie experiences, from epic boozy days out to proper Cornish cream teas with all the frills - not to mention the countless food festivals that promise a little bit of everything. Of all the tasty treats to try when visiting Cornwall, a bottomless brunch ought to be at the top of your holiday menu. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur looking to catch up with friends or you just can’t say no to a pile of pancakes and a pint (or three), these Cornish brunches are the ultimate way to indulge in this most delicious tradition.
Oh yes, from seafront restaurants to tempting tapas favourites, here is our roundup of the very best bottomless brunches in Cornwall… Bottoms up!
Top tip: Most of the bottomless brunch experiences mentioned below are booking only, so make sure to reserve your place before you visit!
The Stable, Newquay
Best for: Sharers and sea views
Fistral Beach, Headland Road, Newquay TR7 1HY
stablepizza.com/fistral
Famed for its surfing beaches, Newquay has also garnered a reputation for bottomless brunches. It makes sense… Who doesn’t want to end an Atlantic-fuelled surf with a table full of food and booze? If you want your bottomless brunch with a side of sea views, you simply can’t beat The Stable. Perched above the famous sands of Fistral Beach, this pizzeria has made quite the name for itself thanks to a delicious array of sourdough pizzas and lip-smacking ciders. And their bottomless brunch is no different.
Choose some sharers for the table, including their famous garlic bread, a main meal, and a tasty tipple that won’t quit - you can upgrade to cocktails and enjoy unlimited Woo Woo’s and candy floss pink gin. Newquay is home to some beautiful coastal walks if you want to really get your appetite going, or you can head to one of the many vibrant bars to continue the good times after your pizza-tastic brunch.
Cha Cha Cha, Falmouth
Best for: Cocktails and colour
Engravers Cottage, 38 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JF
chachachafalmouth
Falmouth is known for its vibrant foodie scene full of cosy cafés, Michelin restaurants, and bustling bars that look out over the picturesque harbour. But if it’s bottomless brunches you’re after, there’s nowhere better than Cha Cha Cha. A cocktail bar that specialises in expertly crafted cocktails and Latino-inspired cuisine, you’re sure to find your rhythm here.
The menu is alive with a variety of dishes, from tacos and rice bowls to seriously loaded nachos. For bottomless brunchers, you can choose between a dish from the brunch menu or tapas with one side, as well as the taco plates and rice bowls. Think scallops, sticky wings, or poached eggs on toast with chipotle butter for a classic with a delicious twist! Thirsty? Choose between a selection of beers, wine, and Cha Cha Cha’s famous cocktails, all of which are made using the freshest ingredients. We could happily drink spiced margaritas for the entirety of the two-hour booking!
The Longstore, Charlestown
Best for: Themed festivities
Charlestown Harbour, St Austell PL25 3NJ
thelongstore.co.uk
Nestled in the beautiful port of Charlestown, The Longstore has long been a favourite of visitors and locals alike. Famed for its seafood and steaks, this beloved eatery also serves wickedly wonderful bottomless brunches every Saturday between 11am and 3pm. During your 90-minute session, you’ll enjoy one mouthwatering dish, choosing from the likes of steak and eggs, ultimate muffins, and full Longstore breakfasts, as well as unlimited refills of your tipple of choice. Think Madri, prosecco, and a house gin. You can also upgrade and enjoy an endless supply of cocktails, from raspberry brambles to the oh-so-summery Aperol spritz!
Celebrating something special? Throughout the year, The Longstore host a series of iconic themed brunches that take things to the next level. Whether you want to dine to an 80s soundtrack or cowboy hats and cocktails are more your vibe, these epic events are the perfect way to ease into the weekend. There’s even live music performed by none other than Benji Matthews!
Zafiros, Truro
Best for: Endless choice
3 New Bridge Street, Truro TR1 2AA
zafiros.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of Truro, Cornwall’s laidback city, Zafiros is always on hand for moreish bottomless brunches. They run daily between 10am and 7pm, inviting you to brunch whenever the mood strikes. The best part? You can choose from their wonderfully varied menu, ensuring every taste is well and truly catered for.
Sup on full Cornish breakfasts, brunch wraps, and buttermilk pancakes, or opt for two small plates and choose between hot honey chicken strips, pulled pork melting pots, and refreshing tomato bruschetta. The choice of drinks is equally varied, with all your usual bar favourites making an appearance. Think prosecco, San Miguel, and a choice of wines, as well as a myriad of Tarquins gins for a truly Cornish tipple.
Bolla, Porthleven
Best for: Small plates and sangria
1 Fore Street, Porthleven, Helston TR13 9HJ
bollaporthleven.co.uk
Porthleven has well and truly cemented itself as a foodie favourite in Cornwall, with a mouthwatering menu of harbourside pubs, restaurants, and cafés offering an array of food. One of the most recent additions to the historic harbour village is Bolla, a warmly welcoming café and wine bar that offers a seasonal mix of dishes and drinks.
On the first Saturday of the month, this chilled-out café goes all out for one of the best bottomless brunches in Cornwall. Skipping past the usual breakfast favourites and instead heading straight for its signature small plates, you can look forward to a super satisfying mix of mini meals, from houmous, dakka, and flatbread to charcuterie plates and cheesy ssamjang toasties. Wash your three choices down with unlimited cocktails, including Aperol spritz and Bolla’s famous sangria.
Rhubarb and Bloom, Wadebridge
Best for: Sweet treats
Polmorla House, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge PL27 7NS
rhubarbandbloom.co.uk
This hidden gem in Wadebridge has perfected the boozy experience. Not only do they rock tipsy teas and tipsy tapas, but their bottomless brunches are legendary. Served Monday to Saturday, this isn’t your usual run-of-the-mill brunch. Oh no. You’ll sit down to a platter for one that’s laden with goodies, perfect for those with a sweet tooth. Sink your teeth into buttery croissants, delectable waffles, and a proper Cornish cream tea (jam first!).
Paired with bottomless prosecco, you’ll be leaving with a pleasant buzz and a belly full of sweet treats - the ultimate way to enjoy a holiday in Cornwall. Rhubarb & Bloom are also famous for their cocktails, so why not indulge a little further during your visit - the Cherry Bakewell is particularly toothsome.
Ardor, St Ives
Best for: Mediterranean medleys
45 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1HE
ardorstives.co.uk
Another bottomless brunch in Cornwall to adopt a tapas style menu, Ardor in St Ives invites you to dine in style as you enjoy a merry mix of Cornish ingredients and Mediterranean dishes. Three tapas are included in the brunch offer, giving you a choice between classics such as jamon croquettes and padron peppers, as well as deliciously warm Turkish bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar - is there a greater combination than these three?
Of course, what kind of bottomless brunch would it be without a tempting selection of bevvies! At Ardor, you can sip sangria, cherish a glass or three of Cava, or swig some Spanish lager. Finish things off with cinnamon churros with chocolate sauce and leave with a smile plastered on your face. St Ives is home to a veritable smorgasbord of beautiful beaches, so we recommend picking your favourite and enjoying a snooze on the sun-warmed sands.
Oceanside Hotel, Newquay
Best for: Relaxed coastal dining
Headland Road, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HN
oceansidehotel.co.uk/restaurant
If your Cornish holiday goal is to try as many bottomless brunches in Newquay as possible, we are here to make that a reality - Newquay might actually be the bottomless brunch capital of Cornwall! Boasting a clifftop position and a chilled-out interior, Oceanside definitely got the location, location, location memo. The restaurant is perfect for any occasion, but the bottomless brunch certainly stands out thanks to the expansive menu.
A brunch for the traditionalists, you can expect everything from good ol’ fashioned full English breakfasts to stacks of pancakes topped with crispy bacon and drizzles of syrup. The cocktails change with the season, promising a perfectly paired beverage for your visit. Think summery mojitos and crisp bloody marys in the warmer months, and cosy cocktails in the winter.
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