Est. 1850 · Porthallow, Cornwall

A historic inn, right on the beach.

Tucked into the cove at Porthallow and the halfway point on the South West Coast Path for travellers, locals and everyone in between, open all year round.

England VS Argentina

Watch the World Cup semi-final live at The Five Pilchards. Kick-off at 8pm on Wednesday 15th July.

Three good reasons to stop in.

We’re home to 5 fully refurbished bedrooms and the hidden gem of Porthallow Cove. Hopefully, this will paint a picture of our beachside location on the magnificent Lizard Peninsula and we look forward to welcoming you to our special part of Southern Cornwall.

Stay With Us

Cosy en-suite rooms above the inn including family rooms and one dog-friendly room. Wake to the sound of the cove.

Eat & Drink

A short, seasonal menu of Cornish pub food and fresh seafood alongside well-kept real ales and local cider.

Hire the Function Room

Our private function room is available for parties, wakes and gatherings. Get in touch to plan your event.

Bed & Breakfast

Sleep above the cove

Comfortable rooms tucked under the eaves of the old inn — including family rooms that split into three single beds, and one dog-friendly room for the four-legged member of your party. Wake to the sound of the sea, breakfast in the bar, and step straight onto the coast path.

Why Five Pilchards?

Right on the beach

Step out of our door and onto the sand. The cove is our front garden.

Historic since 1850

A working inn since the 1800s, still standing, still serving, built on Cornish granite.

Coast path halfway point

The exact midpoint of the 630-mile South West Coast Path. Walkers, rest your boots.

Open every day

Seven days a week, food served daily, all year round. Christmas Day excepted.

Inside the Inn

Kind Words From our guests & regulars.

315 miles in, 315 to go.

We sit at the exact midpoint of the 630-mile South West Coast Path. A welcome stop for walkers — a hot meal, a cold pint, a hot shower and a bed for the night.

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Questions, answered.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes we have one dedicated dog-friendly room for guests, and dogs are warmly welcomed in the bar.

Do you serve food every day?

Yes, food is served seven days a week, year round. Lunch and dinner menus available.

Can families stay?

Absolutely we have family rooms that split into three single beds, perfect for parents and kids.

Can I book the function room?

Yes, we have a function room that can be hired for parties, celebrations and gatherings. Get in touch to discuss your event.

Where exactly are you?

Porthallow, near St Keverne on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall right on the South West Coast Path.

How do I book a room?

Use the ‘Book a Room’ button anywhere on this site it goes straight to live availability and prices.

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01326 280256

info@thefivepilchards.co.uk