The Mermaid Inn

Head down to Porth and you'll find The Mermaid doing exactly what a local pub should: no frills, no Instagram filters, just good beer and honest cooking. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint for hours without anyone batting an eyelid, or rock up for a proper meal and not feel like you've wandered into a tourist trap. The crowd here skews local—surfers, builders, pensioners—all rubbing shoulders at the bar, which is exactly how it should be.