Thanks to the imagination of restaurateurs Tamara Costin and William Speed, classic 21st-century Cornish pub Harbour House Flushing (formerly the Seven Stars) underwent a sensitive restoration and now enjoys an authentic and inviting atmosphere with roaring fires, elegant lighting, exposed brickwork and a bar made by a traditional boat builder.

That’s not to mention the fantastic views over the water, owing to the pub’s location right on the harbour in the fishing village of Flushing. Yet beyond the aesthetics, it’s the all-day sustainability-focused menu that draws foodies in their droves.

An in-house bakery sees the breakfast menu stacked with fresh breads, cinnamon buns, rolls and pastries. Casual lunches can be ordered from a bar menu of small plates and snacks (the beef arancini are dangerously addictive). But it’s worth pushing the boat out with the main menu, which sees the freshest produce from nearby sea, rivers, fields and gardens cooked over a charcoal-ember grill and served in pared-back dishes that let the ingredients shine.

Dayboat seafood (including Cornish lobster) and slow-cooked meats from local butcher Philip Warren form the basis of dishes such as Porthilly oysters with gooseberry hot sauce, and Cornish lobster on the grill with spring onion butter and fries. The team also craft an excellent Sunday lunch.

Trencherman’s tip

There’s a fine selection of local beers (including Verdant and Treen’s) and ciders at Harbour House Flushing, but it’s worth seeking out the cocktail menu to order a Rosé Negroni or a Pineapple Rum Old Fashioned.