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Fancy having your potatoes roasted for you on Christmas Day and skipping the washing up?

Here is a guide to some Cornish eateries that open their doors on Christmas day.

Get your 2024 booking in early and see what pubs are open for a festive pint in Cornwall this year…


Which pubs and restaurants are open on Christmas Day in Cornwall?

Use the quick links below to find a specific area or read on for our guide to Christmas Dinner in Cornwall.

  1. St Ives
  2. Falmouth
  3. Penzance
  4. Truro
  5. St Austell
  6. Newquay
  7. Tintagel
  8. Bodmin
  9. Helston
  10. Self Catering

St Ives

Pedn Olva

From family meals to festive drinks, Pedn Olva has you covered. Sitting on granite rocks overlooking the glistening waters of St Ives Bay, enjoy your festive meal with a sea view. Savour every flavour of Christmas with your favourite tipple.

The Lifeboat Inn

Bring all the family along, including the dog, for a festive Christmas pint on the harbour and be merry. Relax on the comfy indoor sofas or sit down and dine with the famous view of fishing boats. Make the most of a cosy Christmas at the Lifeboat Inn.

Choose from all 40 restaurants in St Ives


Falmouth

The Quayside Inn

Put on those cheesy Christmas jumpers and head to the Quayside Inn for Christmas Day lunch. They have a mouth-watering menu and a sleigh full of events planned to make sure your Christmas holiday goes down in history as the best one yet. Explore their Christmas Day menu and find your favourites.

The Working Boat Pub

Along with its hotel sister restaurant, The Waters Edge, this popular, dog-friendly pub opens on Christmas Day. So you can forget about peeling those potatoes, roasting the turkey, and doing the washing up. Whether it’s a single pint or a three-course festive filler, be sure to enjoy the panoramic views over Falmouth Harbour.

Chain Locker

Forming part of the historic quayside, this charming 16th-century inn and pub is the place to be on Christmas day. Sitting proudly on the quayside you can watch the boats come and go as you enjoy a festive tipple and a bite to eat.

Woman and man in restaurant behind condensation in glass


Penzance

The Turks Head

Pull a cracker, sip your favourite tipple, and dine on a lavish three-course meal at The Turks Head. Their well-stocked cellar, heaving pantry, and festive atmosphere will give you a Christmas Day to remember.

The Godolphin Arms, Mounts Bay

If you want to spend Christmas Day overlooking the island fortress of St Michael’s Mount and its man-made causeway of granite setts, the Godolphin Arms is the place for you. Book your Christmas lunch table at this family-owned beachside restaurant, or head to the Beach Bar for a festive tipple.

The Ship Inn, Mousehole

Be charmed on Christmas Day by this quaint pub, right on the harbour in the village of Mousehole. Enjoy the famous, atmospheric Christmas lights glinting over the water alongside a cracker or two with the family.


Truro

County Arms Pub

You will receive a hearty and warm welcome on Christmas day at this Truro-based pub which has stunning valley views in its backyard. Pull a cracker with the family over an award-winning ale or a glass or two of mulled wine.

Woman and man romantically holding hands over Christmas dinner


St Austell

Rashleigh Arms

There is nothing like a Christmas Day lunch and a pint in the old, beautiful fishing village of Charlestown. Explore the set of Poldark and experience a day of festive cheer with freshly prepared food.

Rashleigh Arms serves a great range of Cornish cider, perfect for a festive tipple.


Newquay

Fort Inn

If you’re spending Christmas day near Newquay, you can spend Christmas day in a welcoming pub by the sea, overlooking Towan Beach with some mulled wine and proper Cornish food.

Catering for all members of the family, from toddlers to grandparents, dine with the extended family at Fort Inn.

Red Lion Newquay

Have yourself a cosy Christmas Day Lunch at the Red Lion. Tuck into a four-course menu with all the trimmings in a welcoming, laid-back setting. Even children can enjoy a delicious three-course meal with all their favourites.

Woman laying cutlery for restaurant Christmas dinner


Tintagel

Port William

If you’ve booked a holiday to Tintagel over the festive period, pop into your local pub and enjoy a festive feast. The Port William is open on Christmas Day and serves up a feast for the eyes and stomach. Their menu features all your favourites, from roast turkey with all the trimmings to a Jaffa Sponge Cake and Chocolate profiteroles.


Bodmin

Borough Arms

Tuck into a festive feast at the Borough Arms. Choose between two or three courses, complete with roast turkey and pigs in blankets. It will be a festive treat for the whole family. Book your seats early to guarantee a table.

Flory Restaurant and Cafe

Christmas is a time to dress up and treat yourself to an indulgent meal that will leave you feeling stuffed and satisfied. At Flory Restaurant, you can enjoy a delicious three-course meal lovingly prepared by their chefs, leaving you with none of the hassle involved in hosting, preparing, and cleaning up.

Complete your festive celebrations with an after-meal stroll along the Camel Trail or on Bodmin Moor.

The Jamaica Inn

Cornwall’s most famous smuggling Inn invites you to indulge in a festive feast surrounded by the pub’s unique character and charm. Pre-order your Christmas Lunch and let them do all the hard work, whilst you sit back and relax. Spend time with your family, making unforgettable memories, and following in the footsteps of some famous TV and Film stars.

Places Open on Christmas Day


Helston

The May Tree

Vicki and the team invite you to make yourself at home on Christmas Day as they serve your three-course dinner full of seasonal flavours. Pair with your favourite tipple from wine, cask ales, gins, and spirits for a Christmas Day to remember.

Henlys Wine Bar, Cafe & Bistro

In the heart of Helston, why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a swish Christmas Day experience? Enjoy festive cocktails and a delicious Christmas menu. Featuring 7 different courses, this menu will not disappoint. Bookings are highly recommended.

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns want to share their well-stocked cellar, heaving pantry, and festive atmosphere with you this Christmas. Their three-course menu features delicious inventive dishes that give the classic roast turkey and all its trimmings the respect they deserve. Book your Christmas Day lunch now to avoid missing out.


Self Catering at Christmas

Cornish Food Box Company

Staying in and cooking for yourself this Christmas? Whether staying in one of our cottages or at home, you can arrange for The Cornish Food Box Company to bring the Christmas Dinner to you!

Christmas Dinner Champagne


Wherever you decide to dine over the Christmas festivities, there’s a range of cosy pubs in Cornwall to enjoy over the festive season.

Book a Christmas break in Cornwall with your loved ones, choosing from the wonderful range of properties on offer at Carbis Bay Holidays!


Adapted from original post by Tony Townsend.