Welcome to
The Boathouse Falmouth
Welcome to The Boathouse, Falmouth
A licensed pub for over 300 years, The Boathouse is one of Falmouth’s favourite pubs and one of the town’s few remaining independent free houses. Family-owned and independent since 2003, we pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome, great food and spectacular views across Falmouth Harbour, the Penryn River, Flushing and the Carrick Roads.
Come and say hello to owner David, manager Violet, who has been looking after front of house for over a decade, and Al, our head chef, who has been creating delicious dishes in our kitchen since 2019. Together with our experienced team, they’re passionate about making every visit a memorable one.
Our menus celebrate expertly prepared food made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, complemented by speciality ales and carefully chosen wines. Whether you’re joining us for a light lunch, a special dinner or one of our famous Boathouse Sunday Roasts, there’s always a place for you.
We’re also dog-friendly, so your four-legged friend is welcome to join you, too.
Please explore the links above for more information, including our opening hours, our menu and the rules of the boat. We look forward to welcoming you to The Boathouse!
Owner
David
Manager
Violet
Head Chef
Al
Family owned and independent since 2003
Awards and Accolades
At the Boathouse we are very proud of our high standards of service, food, ale and of how glorious our slightly wonky, very old and characterful pub is.
We are proud that CAMRA choose us to be one of their very few allocated Cornish pubs to feature in their annual Good Beer Guide, for the quality of our beers.
Our continuous efforts to improve have also been recognised with Cornish & South West Tourism Awards from 2021 to 2026, Winning Gold twice, and the current Gold holders. Plus a national Pub of the Year award in 2026.
Our Reviews
Great beers, wine, and food with outstanding service
We were staying just around the corner from this amazing pub. We came to Falmouth for the Sea Shanty festival and stayed on for a week. The pub was one of the many stages for the festival and we heard some great singing here. The service in the pub is quite simply exemplary. The locals are treated well and all recognised by name by the team. A superb choice of great beers and wines. Now, the food is way beyond normal reheated mass-produced fayre that is sadly served up in many pubs. At the Boathouse, fresh ingredients are combined with great skill to deliver lovely meals. It is so good we visited 6 out of the 7 days. It’s definitely worth the walk up the hill!
The best pub restaurant in Falmouth
Falmouth, our favourite place in Cornwall, The Boathouse, our home from home in the town. This place is at its heart, a pub, serving locals. But, here’s the thing it manages to be a great place to eat serving perfectly cooked, prepared and presented food, including exceptional locally caught fish, yet be a traditional pub. Always a friendly welcome with professional staff, including the brilliant Amy and Lotte, whom we have gotten to know well from our all too infrequent returns to the pub. We both had different fish main courses dishes II had scallops for my starter). Trust me I’m a fish 0′ holic! I’ve always enjoyed perfectly cooked fish better than just about anywhere, at reasonable cost. Can’t wait to return. Almost forgot to mention, stunning panoramic views!
Menu
Lite Bites
NB: These are an example of our sample menus and so dishes and prices are subject to change based on the season, availability of ingredients, and Chef’s creative flair! If you see something you specifically want on the menu here, we recommend contacting the pub to check whether it’s on the menu on the day you’re dining with us, to avoid disappointment.
We will do our very best to cater to special dietary requirements and intolerances and many items on our menu can be adapted, however, in order to help us to do this, please advise us at the time of booking so that our kitchen can make arrangements where necessary.
You’ll wish this
was your local!
Opening Times
Bar
Monday – Thursday: 4.00pm – 11.00pm
Friday: 3.00-12.00am
Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm – Late
Lunch
Saturday: 12.30-2pm
Sunday: 12-8pm
Sunday Roasts : 12.00pm – 8.00pm (Sunday menu all day)
Dinner
Monday – Friday 5pm – 9pm
Location
Virtual Tour
Our Suppliers
We are extremely proud to work with local fishermen, butchers, grocers and breweries who provide us with the very best seafood, meat, fruit & vegetables, wines and beers in the South West. Seasonality, sustainability and locality are very important to the team at The Boathouse; we try our hardest to ensure that we are able to produce high quality and delicious food while keeping our environmental impact as low as possible. We stock a selection of over 30 gins, 20 rums and have a selection of locally brewed ales on tap. Cornwall is a treasure trove for lovers of food and drink, why would we need to look anywhere else?!
Please see the links below to some of our principal suppliers
Dog Friendly Pub
At The Boathouse Pub, we are pleased to welcome well-behaved dogs throughout our establishment, including both indoor and outdoor areas. We understand that dogs are an important part of the family, and we are proud to provide a comfortable and accommodating environment for both our guests and their canine companions.
Fresh water is readily available, and our team is always happy to offer a treat or a warm welcome to your four-legged friends. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely drink or a meal by the water, you can do so knowing your dog is welcome to join you.
We look forward to welcoming you, and your dog, to The Boathouse.
Events at The Boathouse
We have the venue, you hold the event!
If you would like to discuss holding an event at The Boathouse, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. The pub can be hired weekday daytimes for events that finish by 5pm. We will be very happy to speak to you about your requirements and design a bespoke menu depending on the style of event you would like to hold. Our events calendar last year included weddings, birthdays, wakes, christenings, engagements and office parties – we can cater for your every need and offer a private room with unrivalled views over the Fal, Carrick Roads and Roseland Peninsula.
Come and Eat at The Boathouse
Book a Restaurant Table
For restaurant tables of 8 or fewer, please book below. For larger parties, please email
Seaview tables are allocated to the earliest bookings (but most have a view, luckily).
For drinks only or lighter bites, we also have over 100 seats that are available for ‘walk-in’ guests on a first-come, first-serve basis, both inside and outside on our patio. Most are covered and heated.
