The Farmers Arms

You'll find yourself in a proper working pub here—the kind where regulars have their spots and the landlord knows what you're drinking before you ask. The Farmers Arms sits on Church Street in the quieter St Columb Minor end of Newquay, away from the Beach Road chaos, which means you get actual locals rather than just tourists hunting for Instagram moments. The food's straightforward and generous, the kind of stuff that doesn't overcomplicate things: decent pies, hearty mains, and a bar that stocks proper cask ales. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel where you can nurse a pint without feeling rushed, and the staff actually seem to know their regulars by name.