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Eat & Shop Local in Penzance
The best meals of a Penzance holiday rarely happen in restaurants with tablecloths. They happen at the counter of a proper local — and these are the counters that matter. Start with The Tremenheere, Admiral Benbow and The Turks Head.
Bakeries
Delis & Local Produce
Farm Shops
Fish & Chips
Ice Cream & Creameries
Pubs & Inns
5.2 mi from Penzance
The Tinners Arms
The Tinner's Arms is a Grade II-listed traditional Cornish pub in Zennor, Cornwall. The name is derived from the Tinners, with records of tin extraction in the area dating back to... — Wikipedia
7.1 mi from Penzance
The Sloop Inn
The Sloop Inn is an inn in St Ives, Cornwall, England, located on the wharf. It is one of the oldest inns in Cornwall, the public house is dated to "circa 1312" although the presen... — Wikipedia
Sweet Shops & Fudge
Tea Rooms
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How this list works
These are independent local places — the sort a holiday is remembered by — with categories from ice cream to farm shops. Distances are measured from Penzance, and where a place has opening information or a website, it's on its page. Own one of these businesses? Every listing has a free claim option so you can keep your details up to date.
Make a day of it with our things to do in Penzance guide, or find a base nearby with places to stay in Penzance.
Frequently asked questions
Are these places checked?
Listings come from open map data maintained by locals, and owners can claim and update their own entries free. Opening hours change seasonally at the seaside — a quick check before a special trip is always wise.
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