Alcatraz Coffee and Cocktail Bar is perched right on the Perranporth dunes, practically on the beach, with ocean views that stretch as far as the eye can follow and a laid-back atmosphere that makes it almost impossible to leave. By day it works beautifully as a cafe, serving artisan coffee, bagels and light bites with the kind of unhurried, salty-aired vibe that makes a post-surf brunch feel like a proper reward. Whether you are just off the waves, fresh from a clifftop walk, or simply in need of a flat white with an exceptional view, Alcatraz delivers without any fuss.

As the sun drops towards the horizon the whole place shifts gear, with handcrafted cocktails, live acoustic music and a buzzing community atmosphere that makes it one of Perranporth’s most characterful evening spots. There are stays available too, for those who want to wake up as close to the sea as possible. Sunset from a bar stool here is the kind of thing that ends up in your highlights reel. Come for the coffee, stay for the cocktails, and let Cornwall do the rest.