Seaview Inn, Falmouth

Situated at the top of a steep set of steps from the lower town that will have the average pubman chuffing like a steam train at the peak of the ascent. As a pub, it does what it says on the tin. Unfortunately some COVID-crazy chump has glooped grey paint everywhere inside which spoils an otherwise decent mid-market local. Three cask with two local ones, my Treens Sunbeam was a bit heavy-going (NBSS 2.5) despite the place being packed-out for the 6 Nations game. This one wouldn't make my dream of a slimline GBG and I suspect I wouldn’t be doing the trek a second time.

Continuing uphill from the quayside in Falmouth and the Oddfellows Arms, you will come to a series of parallel streets. The Seaview Inn, similar to the Oddfellows can be found in the 2023 Good Beer Guide. As its name suggests, it has excellent views of the sea, the coastline and the various boats packed into the harbour, which on our visit included 2 cruise liners and a royal naval ship. There is a long narrow room at the front, widening out either side of the bar, with a further room containing a pool table at the rear. Prime seats appear to be the ones in the bay windows, where views are the best. There was a good mix of drinkers and diners for our visit. 3 real ales are offered. These were Sharp's Atlantic, Dartmoor Jail Ale & Penzance Potion No. 9. Craft beers were Verdant People, Money, Space, Time & Light Bulb & Jubel Peach.