Local restaurants
For lunch in Fowey, Sam's (+44 (0)1726 832273) on Fore Street is lively diner-style bistro with great burgers and no-messin' seafood, or head to the King of Prussia (+44 (0)1726 833694) on Town Quay for delicious pub grub, Cornish cream teas and real ales. At the Old Quay House hotel, Q Restaurant (+44 (0)1726 833302) on Fowey's estuary waterfront serves award-winning Modern European food with a local spin, and has a solid wine list. Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw's restaurant at the Marina Villa hotel (+44 (0)1726 833315) on the Esplanade has a well-stocked wine cellar and fantastic fresh fish and seafood. If you're after something simpler, try Sam's more upmarket sister, The Other Place (+44 (0)1726 833636), overlooking the river.
Local bars
The Ship Inn (+44 (0)1726 832230) on Trafalgar Square is an inviting Cornish pub built in 1570 by a cousin of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake with exposed beams and cask ales.
Local cafés
With freshly baked bread and West Country delicacies, Tiffins Delicatessen (+44 (0)1726 832322) on Fore Street can't be beaten for picnic fixings. Art deco-style Pinky Murphy's (+44 (0)1726 833302) on North Street is good bet for satiating savoury cravings; or go to Brown Sugar (+44 (0)1726 832175) on South Street for great coffee and snacks.
Diary
Mid May The Daphne du Maurier Literary Festival, with a week of events including talks, theatre, exhibitions, concerts and guided walks. Visit www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk for more information and tickets. Mid August Fowey Royal Regatta week sees a hive of activity, not all on the water; aside from the sailing races, there are Red Arrow displays, a mid-week float procession through the town streets, live music, fireworks and raft races, which all add to the carnival atmosphere.
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Here's a useful tip if you're travelling with a baby - ask for a deluxe double in the Garden Wing as these are much bigger than the ones in the main building. Loads of room for bab...
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