Short answer: The Three Pilchards (Polperro's oldest pub, on the quay) and the Blue Peter Inn (at the end of the quay, live music at weekends, in the Good Beer Guide) are the two to know. The Ship Inn on Fore Street is the family pub with a stream-side beer garden and a Sunday carvery. The Noughts and Crosses has rooms and good pies.
For a village of its size, Polperro has an excellent run of pubs, all within a few minutes' walk of the harbour.
Polperro's oldest pub, right on the quay (4.7 from almost 1,900 Google reviews). Reviewers praise the fish and chips, fish pie and big portions. There's a rooftop terrace and its own pale ale, and dogs are welcome inside. A 2026 guide says it doesn't take bookings and runs a waiting list at busy times.
An independent pub at the far end of the quay, up winding stone steps. It's in the Good Beer Guide and listed as an Asset of Community Value. Cask ales, a real fire, an upstairs family room and live music usually at weekends. Food daily from noon; dogs in the bar only. The steps mean it isn't accessible, and there's no accessible toilet.
The family pub on Fore Street, with a beer garden beside the stream. Known for its Sunday carvery and seafood chowder, plus pizzas and live music at weekends in season. Dog friendly throughout. Sunday roasts in Polperro.
A pub with rooms on Lansallos Street, sharing the building with the OXOX restaurant. Reviewers praise the huge battered cod and the steak and Stilton pie.
The Royal British Legion club bar (4.8 on Google) is refurbished, dog friendly, has sport on big screens and live music, and opens from 4pm on weekdays.
The old mill inn by the car park is a 14th-century listed building with its water wheel still in place. We couldn't confirm it's currently trading, so ring ahead (01503 654352) before you plan around it.
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