The Rising Sun, Portmellon: Your Questions Answered
Everything people ask us before they visit: opening hours, parking, dogs, children, access, booking, food times and the rooms upstairs.
The Mevagissey Cancer Research Sponsored Walk — Saturday 3rd October
Join the Mevagissey Cancer Research Committee's sponsored walk on Saturday 3rd October — choose a 4 or 6 mile route, with the 6-miler passing right by The Rising Sun.
Best Free House Pubs in Cornwall
A free house isn't tied to one brewery, which means a genuinely varied bar. Here are some of Cornwall's best, including a few real hidden gems.
B&B vs Inn: What's the Difference?
What's the actual difference between a B&B and an inn? Here's a clear explanation to help you choose the right stay.
Dish Spotlight: Mackerel Tacos
Spiced local mackerel with a charred cucumber and tomato salsa in a crisp corn taco — a Selkie Cove favourite, £9.50.
Portmellon Beach: The Full Guide
Everything you need to know about Portmellon Beach near Mevagissey — tides, parking, dog rules, and what's actually there.
Hidden Coves in South Cornwall
The best hidden coves near Mevagissey and the south Cornwall coast — quiet, secluded beaches away from the crowds, with access notes for each.
Roasts Are Back — Live Music from The Payback, and The Big Portmellon Yard Sale & Boat Jumble
Sunday Roasts return to The Rising Sun in Portmellon on 27th September 2026
Mevagissey vs Fowey: Which to Visit
Mevagissey and Fowey are both beautiful Cornish harbour towns, but genuinely different — here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
Cafes and Restaurants in Mevagissey
From harbourside crepes to award-winning cream teas, here's where to eat in Mevagissey.
Meet Our Neighbours: Bodrugan Barton
Meet Bodrugan Barton — self-catering cottages and glamping just outside Mevagissey
Dog-Friendly Portmellon: What to Know Before You Visit
A practical guide to visiting Portmellon and Mevagissey with a dog
The History of The Rising Sun Inn
A Grade II Listed, 17th-century free house on the beach at Portmellon — here's the real history behind the pub.
End of Summer Roundup
New brunch, new rooms, live music, and everything else that made this August one to remember.
Celebrations, Wakes & Private Hire at The Rising Sun
Full pub or restaurant-only hire for weddings, wakes, and celebrations — arranged as much or as little as you need.
Hell Up Live at The Rising Sun — Bank Holiday Monday
Local acoustic duo Hell Up play live this Bank Holiday Monday, right on the beach.
Meet Lottie & Elliot
Meet the young duo behind so much of what happens here — Kelly's daughter Lottie and her boyfriend Elliot.
Is The Rising Sun's Accommodation Available to Book?
Yes — The Green Room and The Blue Room are open for booking now, here's how.