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21 of the best hidden places to eat and drink in Truro
"The Garden Bar & Restaurant is a bright and airy eatery found inside the four-star Hotel Penzance, which has stunning views down to the coast."
"Harbour Hotels has made a name for itself thanks to its chic and modern rooms, wonderful facilities and cute little extras. The Padstow location sits just behind Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, making it perfectly placed if you’ve come to town to try the restaurant’s famous food. The hotel’s breakfast room has incredible views over the estuary and is a delightful spot to start the day."
"At Padstow Breaks our gorgeous holiday apartments and cottages are ready and waiting for you and act as the perfect, relaxing base for your time down here. We’d love to help you relax, wine, and dine on the Cornish coast. Contact us now or take a look for yourself at our Padstow Breaks here."
"This light, bright and bold Victorian boutique hotel fuses a little luxury with lashings of coastal charm, overlooking the harbour with views across the Camel Estuary, towards Rock, and Padstow harbour. A cheerful seaside escape for all the family."
"(Until improvements have been made) In Summary: A really tired hotel that is in desperate need of general maintenance. (Repairs & Cleaning) Even the drive resembles the surface of the moon. The food was certainly not of standards promoted on their website."
"26/05/2021: Just out of lockdown I wanted good food and a great vibe. Got this in masses here. Staff super friendly and attentive, amazing burger and tacos, the sticky toffee pudding was one of the best I've tasted in a long time."
"With its exposed brick, scuffed timber, bare bulbs and blazing wood-burner, this bistro on the ground floor of the Artist Residence Penzance nails the hipster aesthetic, but it has substance as well as style...."
"This rustic restaurant has its own smokehouse and a commitment to fresh, local Cornish produce. The Cornish Barn’s lunch menu is deliciously simple, featuring creative burgers and hearty salads."
"The Penwith Art Gallery is located in an old pilchard packing factory on Back Road West in St Ives. It is the home of the Penwith Society Of Arts In Cornwall. The society was founded in 1949 by Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Sven Berlin and Wilhelmina Barns– Graham, amongst others."
"Charlestown's seagoing heritage is explored at this fascinating museum, which houses a massive collection of objects and ephemera recovered from more than 150 shipwrecks – ranging from telescopes, muskets, scrimshaw and coins to howitzer cannons and a few pieces from the Titanic and Lusitania. The layout is a bit of a jumble, but there are some fascinating stories to uncover here.A combination ticket also offers entry to the Port of Charlestown nearby."
"With over 300,000 heritage objects in the care of the Royal Cornwall Museum, there is plenty to keep you enthralled during your visit. You will be able to have a small foray into their extensive collection and get inspired with stories of Cornish heritage and links to the world beyond the Tam"
"If you are looking for an immersive experience then Pirate’s Quest is for you!. You will walk through an authentic 360 ̊ set complete with theatrical actors in a thrilling interactive experience which is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. A pirate will lead you through a variety of different settings where you will learn about the history of piracy in Cornwall, wander through 18th century Cornish streets, and learn about the notorious Caribbean pirates."
"Join in on the swash buckling voyage through Cornwall’s pirates past!. (Who knew?!) You will come face to face with smugglers, mermaids and buccaneers as you travel back 300 years and visit The Republic of Pirates. You will escape a shipwreck with the Flying Gang and their Captain Blackbeard, travel through mystical caves and murky 18th Century streets of Cornwall, while looking for new buccaneers to join the gang!"
"If your children are fans of pirates then this live action attraction in the middle of Newquay is a must-visit. Pirate actors take you on a walk through Newquay’s maritime and smuggling past with several fabulous sets and tall tales along the way. The experience lasts about and hour."