A Taste of Cornwall

The Alverton and The Greenbank offer something unique when it comes to contemporary dining.

Standing on the banks of Falmouth’s astir harbour, the Water’s Edge restaurant at The Greenbank draws character from the river it overlooks. This is Cornish dining at its most connected – think local fishermen delivering the day’s best, paired with the kind of service that makes you feel less like a guest and more like a favoured regular. The restaurant’s panormamic views of the ever-changing riverside are perfect for long lunches or candlelit dinners. Kicking off the new year, The Greenbank’s much-loved Dessert’s On Us offer returns in January, giving diners the perfect excuse to indulge in something sweet on the house.

Meanwhile, in Truro, The Alverton combines an age-old romance with a touch of sophisticated elegance. Its restaurant, ensconced within this historic building, offers garden views as calming as its menu is enticing. February brings the Great Charity Cook-Off on the 27th, a thrilling culinary showdown in aid of Hospitality Action. Then, on 5th March,
St Piran’s Day heralds the Taste of Truro evening – a celebration of the city’s flavours that promises a feast of Cornish creativity.

Both venues elevate the farm-to-fork philosophy, championing local producers and seasonal ingredients. Yet, it’s their settings – The Greenbank with its salt-tanged breezes and The Alverton with its cloistered gardens – that make dining here an experience, not just a meal.

In January, when winter’s grip feels its tightest, these hotels remind us why Cornwall remains a destination for every season. Whether you’re savouring a riverside lunch or a garden-view supper, these are places where you don’t just dine – you belong.

The Alverton
Tregolls Road, Truro TR1 1ZQ
01872 276 633
www.thealverton.co.uk

The Greenbank
Harbourside, Falmouth TR11 2SR
01326 312440
www.greenbank-hotel.co.uk