What better way to end your beach trip or coastal walk with your four legged friend than with a visit to a beach café? If you like your surroundings to be as appetising as your food, take a peek at these 8 dog friendly beach cafés in Cornwall near our pooch welcoming holiday cottages.

So kick back and sink a local brew or savour a Cornish cream tea content in the knowledge that these spots are the best in show - even when it’s raining cats and dogs!

Talland Bay Beach Café, near Looe

© Talland Beach Café

Located right on the edge of the beach and on the South West Coast Path, the café provides a refreshing pitstop on a walk from Looe to Polperro. Rated as one of the best in Cornwall, it offers a wonderful, eclectic mix of good food and magnificent ice creams as well as free dog treats for four legged friends. There are a few seats inside where you can gaze out to sea but the real fun is outside with various tables next to the beach and gorgeous little beach huts masquerading as private dining. Dogs are allowed in the café and on leads all year on the beach. The bay provides a quiet out of the way spot for families in an AONB with small coves and beautiful natural tidal pools to swim in.
Find out more: tallandbaybeachcafe.co.uk
Where to stay nearby: Looe Island View in Downderry is 10 miles and our five holiday cottages at Killigorrick Farm are 7 miles distant.

Seaton Beach Café, Seaton

© Seaton Beach Café

Seaton Beach Café is a little treasure, loved by dog walkers and a welcome stop after a walk along the sheltered beach or the South West Coast Path just above. Woof down the fish and chips and treat your pooch to a dog friendly ice cream. There are plenty of water bowls too. The delicious freshly cooked food ranges from hearty stews in winter to seafood, burgers, specials and a good range of drinks and ice creams. There’s lots of dog friendly seating, both in the café’s conservatory and outside, with wooden benches and lovely views out to sea over the beautiful pooch friendly beach.
Find out more: For up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/seatonbeachcafe
Where to stay nearby: Looe Island View, Downderry (1.5 miles). Only 300m from Downderry Beach, at low tide it is possible to walk along the beach to Seaton. Our five holiday cottages at Killigorrick Farm, near Looe are 10 miles distant.

Caerhays Beach Café, Porthluney Cove

© Caerhays Beach Café

This café is in a really beautiful location by a superb beach where dogs are welcome all year. With fabulous coastal walks and the stunning backdrop of Caerhays Castle, what more can you and your furry pals ask for? The café provides seating space inside and out and a small but inviting menu such as pulled pork or falafel burgers, delicious ice creams, freshly ground coffees and scrumptious homemade cakes. They also have a good selection of drinks at the Moonshine Bar, including ciders, local ales and cocktails. In addition, the café hosts acoustic beach sessions and a movie night on a huge screen in the grounds once a month, plus free music nights with lit torches at the tables, hog roast nights and BBQ nights. All in all it’s a fabulous place after a hard day at the beach, or to chill out under the stars!
Find out more: www.caerhays.co.uk and for up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/caerhaysbeachcafe 
Where to stay nearby: Trencreek Farmhouse near Tregony is 4.5 miles away.

Blue Bar, Porthtowan

© Blue Bar

Blue Beach Bar is a very dog friendly shabby-chic beach bar which is renowned locally for excellent food. The family friendly bar offers a great range of food and drink, from stone-baked pizzas and seasonal salads to famed hot chocolates. Chill out with your pet pooch either on the cosy window seats inside or on the patio, depending on the weather. The venue also hosts a calendar of events throughout the year including comedy nights and live music. Although Porthtowan Beach has a dog ban from Easter to September 30th (inclusive), it is easily accessible from the South West Coast Path.
Find out more: www.blue-bar.co.uk and for up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/bluebarcornwall
Where to stay nearby: Rosemundy Villa in St Agnes is 4 miles away.

Polpeor Café, Lizard Point

The Lizard Peninsula Cornwall is a great place to visit with your pet pooch and there are lots of canine friendly things to do such as a visit to Lizard Point and the excellent, very dog friendly little gem of a café there. Sit in or outside on the patio – located right on the cliff edge the views are one of the best on earth! Enjoy watching basking sharks, seals, Cornish choughs and fulmars - you may even catch sight of a pod of dolphins. The food is always wonderful and there are local drinks such as Polgoon cider on the menu as well as lots of locally caught fish. It’s also a fantastic place to enjoy a cake or Cornish Cream Tea - remember jam first!! Why not incorporate this most southerly café in Britain into a fabulous dog walk along the South West Coast Path?
Find out more: For up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/PolpeorCafe 
Where to stay nearby: Bonython Farmhouse on the magnificent Bonython Estate is 7 miles away.

The Watering Hole, Perranporth

The UK’s only bar right on the beach, The Watering Hole is a perfect pit stop after a long dog walk along Perranporth Beach. Beautifully situated on the stunning white sands, the iconic beach bar serves a great selection of food and drinks. Dogs are allowed indoors plus there’s plenty of seating outside overlooking the beach, perfect for watching spectacular sunsets. A fantastic little venue for live music throughout the year, it’s a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Dogs are welcome on Perranporth Beach all year, but must be kept on leads between July and August (9am-5pm).
Find out more: www.thewateringhole.co.uk and for up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/thewateringholeperranporth 
Where to stay nearby: Rosemundy Villa in St Agnes is 4 miles away.

Schooners, St Agnes

When in St Agnes, make sure you head to this relaxed beachside restaurant where pooches are almost essential! Eat inside or outside with lovely views out to sea over Trevaunance Cove. You’ll find a great selection of artisan drinks including wine by Trevibban Mill Vineyard, speciality beers and cider from Secret Orchard Cider. If you’d like a bite to eat with your drink, the dishes here are adventurous and imaginative. Alongside traditional mains you’ll find an indulgent Sunday Brunch and a tempting range of really interesting and generous tapas style dishes. It’s also fabulous for breakfasts. Live music and DJ sessions feature throughout the year. Dogs on leads are welcome all year round on the beach.
Find out more: www.schoonerscornwall.com and for up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/schoonerscornwall
Where to stay nearby: Rosemundy Villa, St Agnes is a 15 minute walk away.

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach

Porthcurnick Beach by Tom Bastin

The Hidden Hut is a very special eatery beside the fantastic dog friendly beach at Porthcurnick. Right beside the coast path too, it's a special spot to refuel with your pet pooch. By day it serves simple freshly cooked refreshments including seasonal lunches, hot pasties, Cornish ice creams and freshly baked cakes. All food and drinks are served to take away, but you can ‘sit in’ on the huge wooden benches if you prefer. By night, the hut opens on selected evenings to host fabulous open-air feast nights! These are outdoor, rustic, affairs using either a wood fire, charcoal grill or huge Paella pans. They cook just one dish per event showcasing the best of doorstep produce and tickets are released in monthly batches. They are not licensed but you can bring along your own alcohol.
Find out more: www.hiddenhut.co.uk and for up to date news check the Facebook page facebook.com/thehiddenhut
Where to stay nearby: Trencreek Farmhouse near Tregony is 7 miles away.

Our dog friendly Cornwall holiday cottages

From L to R: Top: Looe Island View; Rosemundy Villa. Bottom: Trencreek Farmhouse, Bonython Farmhouse

Interested in visiting these dog friendly beach cafés and checking out the glorious food and drinks? Check out our dog friendly Cornish holiday cottages and plan your break with your pooch today. Or pick up the ‘dog and bone’ and give our team of holiday advisors a call on 01275 217575. We’re here 7 days a week to help you choose your perfect holiday cottage.