Rashleigh

There's no doubt that in fine weather the biggest draw to this bustling pub is its position next to a splendid beach with its restored jetty and views towards the far side of St Austell and Mevagissey bays. The big front terrace with its heaters and awning (handy for less clement weather) makes the most of this. But on duller and colder days you can be sure of a warm welcome inside and up to five real ales on handpump: Otter Bitter, Sharps Doom Bar, Timothy Taylors Landlord and a couple of guests like St Austell HSD and Skinners Betty Stogs. The bar is cosy and the front part has comfortably cushioned seats, several wines by the glass, farm cider and organic soft drinks. The more basic back area has local photographs on brown panelling and a winter log fire, and in the restaurant, every table has a sea view. There's plenty of parking either in the pub's own car park or the large village one. The local section of the Cornish Coast Path is renowned for its striking scenery.