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Introducing Cornwall’
s newest foodie hotspot,
The Longstore restaurant in Charlestown
The Longstore
The Longstore restaurant offers the very best
Cornish produce, locally sourced from land
and sea; expect signature steaks and seafood
- cooked simply, yet boldly with sophisticated
flavours.
Formerly a sail store for the famous
Charlestown tall ships, the Longstore’s look
is a gorgeous blend of industrial and rustic,
its original materials balanced by the warm,
earthy textures of hand-crafted table-tops
and leather banquettes.
A series of spectacular oyster-shell
chandeliers cast in ceramic and finished with
an internal copper glaze make the whole
restaurant glow. Start your experience with
a drink downstairs in the Winestore, or sit
at the bar and choose a cocktail from the
carefully curated list.
In addition to the popular menu daily specials
include big cuts for sharing, like Tomahawk
and 22oz Sirloins with a choice of sauce or
butter (the smoked bone marrow butter is
incredible!).
Perfect for foodies in search of an authentic
Cornish experience, gourmet travellers and
cocktail enthusiasts – a buzzy vibe, delicious
food, great drinks and service that’s attentive
yet relaxed – a warm welcome awaits at The
Longstore.
Short & Strong cafe – inspired by the team’s
time travelling and working in Australia, this
Cornish café has an antipodean flavour with
a focus on single origin coffee from Origin
Coffee Roasters. Artisan coffee is at the fore.
Short & Strong regularly hosts cuppings and
tastings. Breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes
are homemade, courtesy of The Longstore
kitchen, along with a range of delicious cakes
and pastries.
The Winestore – essentially the cellar door
for The Longstore… the Winestore stocks an
eclectic selection of wines made from more
unusual grape varieties - lovingly crafted by
small, family owned, local producers with
big stories to tell. Friendly expert guidance
is on hand from in-house sommelier, Gina
Barr who also runs regular ‘meet the maker’
tasting events.
The Longstore comes from the team behind
Pollocks Pub Co Ltd - a family run business
who are quietly expanding their quality
hospitality offerings throughout Cornwall
– the team also manage The Sharksfin in
Mevagissey and The Golden Lion in Port
Issac.
In Charlestown, in addition to the Longstore
they’ve also founded the Winestore (which
offers fab supper club/wine tasting events)
and Short & Strong café which serves only
the best Cornish Origin coffee (both beneath
the Longstore restaurant). Their chef director,
Ben Ambridge is a Fifteen Cornwall graduate
– a success story from Jamie Oliver’s
apprentice programme.
For reservations The Longstore team can
be contacted on 01726 68598 or visit our
website.