We Review: Halwyn

Good vibes, great food, and something for everyone: Halwyn is worth the detour says Cornish Secrets editor, Rebecca Moore.

Not exclusive to Cornwall, but it’s often rare to find somewhere that serves up good vibes, good food, and good activities for a mix of age groups… but we think we’ve found it.

Newquay is known for its buzz, but if you head a little further outside there are some real gems worth discovering. Three miles south of Newquay, Hawlyn has been turning heads since its opening last year. Situated in Crantock – where you’ll also find a gorgeous National Trust owned beach, a smattering of Cornish pubs and quaint coastal village vibe – it adds a new offering to the area.

Set on the rolling farmland of Trevowah Farm, Halwyn is the ultimate destination for a date night, gathering with friends or a family trip. Part destination, part experience, Halwyn combines a 15-bay TrackMan driving range with top-tier tech, a 12-hole mini-golf course for a bit of friendly competition, but at the heart is the restaurant.

Arriving on an early evening in the spring, with the Cornish sun still offering a lingering warmth, to build up an appetite we headed straight to the driving range. As a complete novice, it took me a while to warm up, whereas my partner was showing his swing off in seconds, as we experimented with the different pre-loaded game set-ups. With unrivalled ball tracking it’s a sleek set up, you can order food and drinks straight to your bay, enjoy the sweet background music and soak up the valley views ahead.

If you’re less serious about golf, but fancy some friendly competition, the 12-hole mini golf is at your service. The course is creative with a dose of Cornwall countryside-chic, highlighted in the granite, reclaimed sleepers and rusted metal.

But honestly, the main reason I was there? The food. The restaurant sits under chunky oak beams, there’s a wood burner for colder nights, candles flickering atop wooden tables and a general laidback atmosphere, heightened by the selection of pups dozing by their owner’s feet. With a 7:30 reservation we got to appreciate the dappled sunshine away from the wind chill, and the countryside views felt spoiling and the perfect backdrop to our meal.

At the helm of the restaurant is head chef Matt Hagarth and his much loved Josper charcoal grill. Matt has an impressive back catalogue both locally and further afield, most recently cheffing at Idle Rocks, but making a name for himself at Savoy Grill and Marcus Wareing’s Tredwell’s in London.

It’s worth noting that while vegetarians are well looked after, meat is certainly the protagonist here. Trevowah Herd beef is reared just a few fields away on the family farm, in fact you can see the herd from your table, so it operates a real farm-to-fork ethos. The menu is compact with around five or six dishes on the small plates and similar on the larger plates. There’s also a well thought out kids menu, and the team are more than happy to talk through dietary requirements and answer any questions.

Naturally we honed in on the meat, ordering the braised beef cheeks and lamb shoulder papedelle for our starters, and we were hard-pressed to nail down a favourite. The beef cheeks melted in the mouth, served with saffron mash potato, bourguignon and sauce gremolata, while the shredded lamb was tossed in hand-rolled papedelle, black garlic, basil pesto and sprinkled with parmesan.

After casting our eye over the specials board, the main course was an easy order. A 500g cut of côte de boeuf to share; served with chimichurri, Koffman fries and a crisp side salad. The flavour was rich, with a great depth of smokiness which paired wonderfully with the chimichurri. Served on a chunky wooden board, we dug in, and every bite was truly delicious, with tender, richly-marbled beef, bursting with deep and indulgent flavour. We ordered medium rare, and it was spot on and perfectly paired with a generous glass of Rioja.

Halwyn is the kind of place you’ll want to rave about to friends, effortlessly delivering on every level. There’s a relaxed confidence here – balancing activity with indulgence. And while the golf adds a playful edge, it’s the food, atmosphere, and setting that truly make it memorable. Whether you’re planning a date night near Newquay, a relaxed family outing, or a get-together with friends, it fits the bill perfectly – just be sure to pair the golf with the fantastic food for the full experience.

We’ve awarded Halwyn our seal of approval and personally recommend it as somewhere to visit when in Cornwall.

We visited Halwyn on 24 April 2026.