The Restaurant

With a vibrant, continental feel, 2 Fore Street is a relaxed and stylish bistro-style restaurant on Mousehole harbour front with views across Mount's Bay as well as a beautiful secluded garden to enjoy long summer days. The menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest of local produce with an array of mouthwatering options from a hand-picked crab salad, to a delicious homemade burger to grilled lemon sole fillets with samphire. The perfect atmosphere for Sunday morning cup of coffee, lunch straight off the beach or to meet friends for dinner over a chilled glass of prosecco.

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Good Cornwall Guide

Gloriously unpretentious, the restaurant sits at right angles to the harbour, monopolising quite possibly the best views in Mousehole.

Behind The Scenes

Kerry, Front-of-House

Kerry is Mousehole born and bred and inspires a real team atmosphere to the front-of-house, ensuring a relaxed and seamless efficiency is always maintained. Attention to detail is her forté and expects the same from her staff, as well as being attentive and on hand when you need them.

Joe, Kitchen

Classically-trained under Raymond Blanc, Joe has passion and dedication in equal measure. Sourcing all the ingredients from local suppliers where possible, training apprentices and seemingly ever-present in the kitchen, ensuring all dishes are of the highest possible quality.

Menus Lunch 12-3.00pm, Dinner 5-9.00pm

Breakfast (served 9-11ish)

Sample Menu

St Ives Bakery Pastries (Croissant/Pan au Raisin/Pan au Chocolate)
£3.50
Warm Croissant with Jam and Butter
£4.25
Toasted St Ives Bakery Bread with Jam, Honey or Marmalade
£4.50
Greek Yoghurt with Fruit, Honey and ‘Hugo’s’ Cornish Granola
£9.50
Full English Breakfast
£14
Crispy Smoked Bacon and 2 Fried St Ewe Eggs Brioche
£9
3 Egg Omelette with Kale, Shallot and Chilli
£11.50
Sweet Waffles with Crispy Smoked Bacon and Maple Syrup
£12.75
Sweet Waffles with Earl Grey Tea Soaked Prunes, Greek Yoghurt and Granola Crumb
£12.50
Classic Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Egg on Toasted St Ives Bakery Bread
£13.75
French Toast with Crispy Smoked Bacon and Maple Syrup
£12.75

Starters

Sample Menu

‘2 Fore Street’ Crab Soup with Parmesan Toast and Rouille (GFO)
£11.25
Shell Roasted Scallops with Spiced Lobster Butter and Sourdough Crumb (GFO/DFO)
£13.25 (3) / £21.50 (5)
Chicken Liver Parfait with Caramelised Onion Chutney and Toast
£11.50
Sticky Honey BBQ Pressed Belly Pork with Pickled Chilli (GFO/DF)
£11.75
West Country Mussels with White Wine, Cream, Garlic and Rosemary with St Ives Bakery Bread (GFO/DFO)
£12.75
Newlyn Crab Twice Baked Parmesan Souffle
£13.50
Cornish Blue Cheese Twice Baked Parmesan Souffle (V)
£12.75

Mains

Sample Menu

‘2 Fore Street’ Cornish Fish Stew with Saffron Potatoes and Rouille (GF/DF)
£30
Handpicked Newlyn Crab Linguine with Samphire, Chilli and Garlic (DFO)
£24.50
‘2 Fore Street’ Hot Cornish Seafood Plate with Lemon and Dill Mayonnaise (GFO/DF)
£34
8hr Slow Cooked Westcountry Beef and Wild Mushroom Ragu with Spaghetti, Parmesan and Salsa Verde
£24.50
‘McFaddens’ Fillet Steak with Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries and Mixed Leaves (GFO/DFO)
£38 Peppercorn Sauce £3.50 / Tiger Prawns (3) £8
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps (VGO) (GF/DFO)
£10.50 / £19.50
Ultimate ‘2 Fore Street’ Burger with Monterey Jack, Smoked Bacon, House Pickles, Burger Sauce and Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries (DFO)
£18
Sweet Potato and Shallot Bhaji Burger with Coriander Yoghurt, Curried Chutney, Baby Gem and Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries (VGO/DFO)
£16.50
Panko Crumbed Lemon Sole Fillets with Rosemary & Sea Salt Fries, Minted Pea Puree and Caper Mayonnaise (DFO)
£19.50
Westcountry Mussels with Cream, Shallot, Garlic, Rosemary and Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries (GFO/DFO)
£21.50
Roasted Whole Tiger Prawns (6) with Chilli and Garlic, Saffron Rouille and Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries (GFO/DFO)
£19.75
Shell Roasted Scallops (5) with Lobster and Garlic Butter, Sourdough Crumb and Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries (GFO/DFO)
£26

Sides

Sample Menu

Rosemary and Sea Salt Fries
£4.75
House Salad (GF/DF)
£3.75
Parmesan Skinny Fries with Truffle Aioli
£6
Local Potatoes with Cornish Sea Salt Butter (GF/DFO)
£4.50
Local Greens with Chili and Garlic (GF/DFO)
£4.50
Olives (GF/DF)
£4
St Ives Bakery Bread Oil and Balsamic (DF)
£4.50
Chili and Lemon Marinated Anchovies (GF/DF)
£4

Children’s Menu

Sample Menu

Cornish Sausages with Skinny Fries
£7.75
Crispy Local Fish Goujons with Skinny Fries
£7.75
Salt and Pepper Squid with Skinny Fries
£7.75
Moules Mariniere with St Ives Bakery Bread
£10
Linguine with House Pesto and Parmesan
£6.50
Cheeseburger with Skinny Fries
£9
Moomaid of Zennor Ice Cream/Sorbet
£2.75 (per scoop)
‘2 Fore Street’ Ultimate Kids' Hot Chocolate
£3
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
£5
Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
£5
Pip Organic - Pineapple and Mango Smoothie
£2.50
Pip Organic – Blackcurrant and Strawberry Juice
£2.50

Desserts

Sample Menu

Vanilla Crème Brûlée (GF)
£8.75
Raspberry, Passionfruit and Cassis Pavlova with Vanilla Mascarpone (GF/DFO)
£8.75
Caramelised Rice Pudding with Armagnac Soaked Prunes (GF)
£8.75
Apple Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream
£8.75
Selection of Local Cheese with Chutney and Artisan Biscuits
£13
Taylor’s 20yr Old Tawny Port
£5.75 50ml
‘2 Fore Street’ Affogato (GFO) (Double Espresso with Vanilla Ice Cream)
£8
Bristol Distilling Co.77: Black Cold Brew Coffee and Vanilla Liqueur
£4.50 (50ml)
Moomaid of Zennor Ice Cream/Sorbet (GFO/DFO)
£3.50 (per scoop)
Liqueur Coffee
£9
Sauternes Les Garonelles, Lucien Lurton, France 14%
£8.50 (100ml) / £28
Late Harvest Tokaji, Patricius, Hungary 12.5% (V)
£10 (100ml) / £38
Passito di Noto, Planeta, Italy
£12 (100ml) / £45
Pedro Ximenez
£6 (100ml)
Staibano Limoncello d’Amalfi
£3.50 (25ml)

No.1 Millpool Deli/Store

Winding just around the corner from our restaurant '2 Fore Street', situated in the Millpool courtyard, is our latest venture. A stylish deli/store sourcing our produce as locally as possible. Stocking an array of items to create your own dishes, including amazing local cheese, artisan bread, self-serve milk and seasonal fruit and vegetables together with store cupboard essentials. Serving fantastic takeaway coffee, pastries, sweet treats and savoury items through out the day for your coastal adventures. Our wine and beer bottle shop has something for everyone to complete your cosy evening in or celebrate in style.

Mousehole

Sitting in the shelter of Mounts Bay, some two and a half miles from Penzance, lies the historic fishing village of Mousehole, once described by Dylan Thomas as the loveliest in England although a few Cornishmen might dispute the English bit! Pronounced 'Mowzel', the village was recorded as early as 1266 and you get a real sense of timelessness as you wander the narrow streets, while the picturesque harbour offers a safe, sandy beach at low tide.

Spring

As the days start to lengthen and some warmth begins to return to the air, the baulks are removed from the harbour entrance and Mousehole starts to wake up. It is a great time to visit, before the summer hordes descend, often with a backdrop of wild Cornish daffodils in the hedgerows.
Summer

Come the summer, Mousehole really comes into its own – all the shops, galleries and studios are open for business and long, lazy days splashing in the sea and lying in the sun with an ice cream. You could try a boat trip and see Mousehole from the sea - you might even catch your supper!
Autumn

As the summer season comes to an end, there are often still a few weeks of warm, sunny weather to be taken advantage of, but in relative peace and tranquility. What better way to spend a day than walking along the coast path with a picnic in a secluded sun trap found along the way?
Winter

As the year comes to a close, and the first storms make an appearance, Mousehole isn't entirely ready to hibernate, as there is the amazing annual Christmas light display to put up, all around the village and especially the harbour, not to mention the annual Tom Bawcock's Eve celebrations.

The Boatwatch

This cosy coastal apartment, right on Mousehole Harbour, can accommodate up to four guests. Warm yourself by the wood-burning stove in the winter, or strike out and explore the coastal walks and sandy coves of west Cornwall in the summer. The apartment has two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a spacious open-plan living and dining area, with a fully fitted kitchen and views out over the harbour.

The Boatwatch is available all year round, so you can enjoy the beauty of Mousehole in any season. Book your stay or check available dates online here.

From £275

Per Week

Tariff

Testimonial

It's bright and comfortable and we can watch the world go by along the harbour front as well as nipping down to the restaurant for morning coffee!

Book or check availability online

Features

The Boatwatch has its own front door but feel free to order food from the restaurant menu and take drinks upstairs.

Kitchen/dining area:

Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, table & chairs, laundry service wash available.

Sitting room:

Leather sofa & chairs, wood burning stove, window seat, TV/DVD, CD player.

Bedroom 1:

Double bed, window overlooking harbour, fitted wardrobe and drawers.

Bedroom 2:

Double bed, bay window overlooking garden.

Bathroom:

Bath with electric shower, WC, basin. Newly decorated.

Additional information:

Towels, linen & kitchen basics provided - tea, coffee, milk, sugar, salt, pepper & a bottle of wine. Electric panel radiators. Logs provided between Nov- Feb.

9 Chapel Street

Our little seaside-chic retreat is tucked away in the heart of Mousehole. Browse the craft shops, tearooms and art galleries dotted around the village, or wander off and explore the quiet sandy beaches and wild windswept coast paths nearby.

This lovingly restored net loft is the perfect bolthole for couples, where you can escape and truly unwind. Rustle something up in the contemporary kitchen, or have fresh local food delivered to your door from our restaurant, then tuck in by firelight from the wood-burning stove.