Bonfire Night in Cornwall 2026: Fireworks Near St Austell and Mevagissey
Bonfire Night 2026 is Thursday 5 November. Here are the fireworks displays we could confirm within reach of St Austell and Mevagissey, and where to warm up afterwards.
Pub Quiz Near St Austell: Tuesday Pie & Mash and the Quiz at Portmellon
Every Tuesday on the beach at Portmellon: homemade pies with mash, peas and gravy from 5:30pm, then the quiz at 7:30pm. Here's how our quiz night works, plus the rest of the weeknights.
Halloween Events in Cornwall 2026: What's On Near St Austell and Mevagissey
What's on for Halloween 2026 around St Austell and Mevagissey, from our free Dead Western party on the beach at Portmellon to Heligan's folk horror nights and the fireworks at Par.
Pubs with Rooms near Mevagissey: An Honest Local Guide
Want to stay above a pub near Mevagissey? Here's an honest guide to the inns with rooms in town, at Portmellon a mile down the road, and a short drive away at Polgooth and Charlestown.
Which Pubs Near Mevagissey Have Live Music? Sundays on the Beach at Portmellon
Live music near Mevagissey: bands most Sunday afternoons from 3pm, a month-end night, and three Xmas Party Nights at The Rising Sun, the free house on the beach at Portmellon.
Where to Stay in South Cornwall in Winter: Rooms on the Beach Near Mevagissey
Sea-view rooms above a beach pub at Portmellon, a mile from Mevagissey, from £110 a night room only. What staying with us in winter is like, and what is open nearby.
Pubs in Mevagissey: An Honest Local Guide (From the Pub Down the Road)
An honest guide to the pubs in and around Mevagissey, from the harbour locals on Fore Street to the beach pub at Portmellon a mile down the road: what each is like and who it suits.
Christmas at The Rising Sun: Party Nights, Roasts and Rooms on the Beach
Christmas at The Rising Sun, Portmellon near Mevagissey: Xmas Party Nights with live music on 28 Nov, 12 Dec and 19 Dec.
Dish Spotlight: Pork Belly
Pork belly with cavolo nero, chestnuts, prunes and a brandy sauce — a small plate on our new Christmas sharing menu at The Rising Sun, Portmellon.
Dish Dish Spotlight: Rosemary Popcorn
Our cheapest, snackiest nibble on the new Christmas sharing menu — rosemary popcorn, at The Rising Sun, Portmellon.
Dish Spotlight: Sourdough & Parsnip Hummus
A festive twist on hummus, made with roasted parsnip, served with sourdough — on our new Christmas sharing menu at The Rising Sun, Portmellon.
Dish Spotlight: Confit Garlic Potato Bread
Potato bread with whipped butter and smoked sea salt — a nibble on our new Christmas sharing menu at The Rising Sun, Portmellon.
What's On at The Rising Sun: Live Music, Sunday Sessions and Christmas Party Nights, October to December 2026
Every live music night at The Rising Sun, Portmellon, from October to Christmas 2026: Sunday sessions, Christmas party sessions, Halloween and the Mevagissey Shanty Festival.
Dish Spotlight: Potted Mackerel
Potted mackerel with pickled cranberries and sourdough — a festive nibble on our new Christmas sharing menu at The Rising Sun, Portmellon.
Eden Project or Lost Gardens of Heligan? Which Is Closer, Which Suits a Half-Day
Eden Project or the Lost Gardens of Heligan — which is closer to Portmellon, and which fits a half-day out? An honest comparison.
Our Christmas Sharing Menu Is Here
Our new Selkie Cove Christmas sharing menu has landed — festive small plates, nibbles and desserts, made for the table.
The Best Time of Year to Visit Cornwall's South Coast
When's the best time to visit Cornwall's south coast? An honest look at the seasons — from buzzing August to quiet, golden autumn.
Where to Get a Proper Sunday Roast Near Mevagissey
Looking for a Sunday roast near Mevagissey? Here's an honest look at your options around the cove — including ours at The Rising Sun in Portmellon.
That Was a Big One — Sunday Roast, The Big Portmellon Yard Sale & The Payback
Our Sunday Roast relaunch, The Big Portmellon Yard Sale and live music from The Payback all landed on the same day — and it was one of our biggest Sundays yet.
What Is a Free House? What It Means and Why Pubs Say It
Visiting a British pub for the first time? Here's what "free house" means, plus the pub terms and customs American visitors ask about most.