Yes. Gorran Haven's own bar, the Llawnroc, is open again, now run by the CHAOS Group, a Cornish group of community-focused social enterprises. Beyond the village, the nearest pubs are the Barley Sheaf, up the hill at Gorran Churchtown, and The Rising Sun, two miles north along the coast path on the beach at Portmellon. Mevagissey, with its harbour pubs, is a little further on.
We run The Rising Sun, so we're not neutral. But it's a question a lot of people staying in Gorran Haven ask, so here's an honest answer.
Does Gorran Haven have a pub that's open?
Yes. The Llawnroc on Chute Lane, the old hotel above the village, was bought by the CHAOS Group (Community Helping All Of Society) and has reopened with a community bar for guests and locals. It's open daily from 10am for coffee and cake, with the bar serving from noon until 9pm, including Cornish gins and wines. They now have a chef cooking a full menu too. Hours and menus can change, so check their own website before you go.
Gorran Haven itself is an old fishing village with two sandy beaches and a harbour, about two miles south of Mevagissey. For a Sunday roast, live music or a pint on the beach, it's up the hill or along the coast.
What are the pubs in and near Gorran Haven?
The Llawnroc, Gorran Haven. In the village itself, with sea views over the bay. A community-run bar and restaurant, with coffee and cake by day and a full menu from their chef. Go for: a drink or a meal without leaving the village.
The Barley Sheaf, Gorran Churchtown. The village pub up the hill, inland from Gorran Haven. A free house built in 1837, with real ales, a restaurant, a garden and a nine-pin skittle alley still in use. CAMRA lists it as dog friendly. It's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, opens from 4pm on Wednesdays, and from noon Thursday to Sunday. Go for: a proper village pub and dinner inland.
The Rising Sun, Portmellon (that's us). The Rising Sun Inn is a 17th-century free house on the beach at Portmellon, a mile from Mevagissey in south Cornwall, with Cornish ales, locally sourced food, live music and sea-view rooms. Dogs welcome in the pub. We're open every day, including Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm. Go for: a pint by the sea at the end of a coast path walk.
Mevagissey's harbour pubs. A little further on: the Fountain, the Ship and the Harbour Tavern. Our honest guide to the pubs in Mevagissey covers each.
Can you walk from Gorran Haven to a pub?
Yes, and it's the best way to do it. The South West Coast Path runs north from Gorran Haven past Chapel Point and into Portmellon cove, about two miles. You come down off the path and the pub is on the beach in front of you. Most people walk it in daylight, have lunch or a pint, and either walk back or carry on to Mevagissey.
It's a proper coast path with ups and downs, mud in winter and some steep sections. Wear boots, check the tide if you plan to use the beaches, and allow time. Our walks and beaches guide has the route in both directions.
After dark, don't walk back on the cliff path. Take a taxi or go by road. If you'd rather not worry about it, book one of our rooms upstairs and stay over.
When is each pub open?
Worth knowing if you're staying in Gorran Haven for a week.
The Llawnroc, Gorran Haven
Every day: open from 10am for coffee and cake, bar from noon to 9pm
The Rising Sun, Portmellon
Monday: 4pm to 9pm
Tuesday: 4pm to 10pm (Pie & Mash and the quiz)
Wednesday: 4pm to 10pm
Thursday to Saturday: 12pm to 11pm
Sunday: 12pm to 8pm
The Barley Sheaf, Gorran Churchtown
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 4pm to 11pm
Thursday to Sunday: 12pm to 11pm
Barley Sheaf hours are from its CAMRA listing and Llawnroc hours from its own website, so check with them before you go. Ours can change over Christmas: check our Facebook/Instagram or ring 01726 473214.
Where can I eat near Gorran Haven?
At ours:
Sunday roast, 12 to 3pm. Book ahead.
Pie & Mash and the quiz on Tuesdays: pies 5:30 to 8:30pm, quiz from 7:30pm.
Festive Menu (From 20th November) Thursday to Saturday, 5 to 9pm.
Bar snacks the rest of the time.
In Gorran Haven itself, the Llawnroc now has a chef and a full menu. The Barley Sheaf serves food at lunch and in the evening from Wednesday to Sunday. Why not come and try our amazing Sunday roast? Book a table with us.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome in our bar and restaurant, and the Barley Sheaf is listed as dog friendly. For the Llawnroc, ask them direct. Dogs aren't allowed in our letting rooms. For beach rules and the rest of the area, see our dog-friendly pubs guide.
Quick answers
Does Gorran Haven have a pub? Yes. The Llawnroc has reopened as a community bar and restaurant, run by the CHAOS Group. The nearest pubs outside the village are the Barley Sheaf at Gorran Churchtown and The Rising Sun at Portmellon.
How far is Gorran Haven from Portmellon? About two miles on the South West Coast Path, or a short drive by road.
Is there a pub open on Mondays near Gorran Haven? The Llawnroc's bar is open daily, and The Rising Sun at Portmellon is open Monday from 4 to 9pm and Tuesday from 4 to 10pm. The Barley Sheaf is closed on both days.
How far is Gorran Haven from Mevagissey? About two miles south.
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