Cornwall is known for its pasties, cream teas, and pristine beaches, but there’s another local delicacy earning a place in the foodie spotlight: slow-smoked BBQ brisket.
From surf town street food trucks to countryside smokehouses hidden in farmyards, Cornwall’s brisket scene is booming, one bark-crusted, melt-in-your-mouth bite at a time. Whether you’re chasing waves or scenic walks, follow the scent of wood smoke—you just might find your new favourite meal.
🐂 1. Fire & Flank – Truro
This Cornwall-based smokehouse has built a fierce local following. Their 12-hour smoked brisket is the stuff of legend—carved thick, served hot, and full of deep smoky richness. They take pride in using Cornish beef, smoked over oak and applewood, with house-made rubs and sauces.
The menu rotates with the seasons, but brisket is a constant, and always a winner.
📍 Pop-ups in Truro, St Austell, and events across Cornwall
🔥 Pro tip: Look out for their “brisket & blue cheese” loaded fries—decadent doesn’t begin to cover it.
🛻 2. Smokin’ Brothers BBQ – Newquay (Street Food Truck)
BBQ and surfing? Yes please. Based in Newquay, Smokin’ Brothers BBQ brings Southern smoke to the South West coast. Their brisket buns, burnt end tacos, and BBQ boxes are a hit with locals and tourists alike.
Catch their food truck at surf festivals, music events, or parked up by the beach on sunny weekends. Great meat, good vibes, sea air—what more do you need?
📍 Newquay & surrounding coastal towns – follow them online
🔥 Pro tip: Ask for extra burnt ends. Always.
🍖 3. Cornish Smokehouse – Wadebridge
A family-run gem on the edge of the Camel Valley, Cornish Smokehouse specialises in slow-cooked, wood-fired meats, including some of the juiciest brisket in the county. Think locally sourced beef, dry-rubbed, smoked low and slow, and served with homemade slaw and BBQ beans.
Rustic, authentic, and full of flavour, it’s the perfect post-coastal-walk meal.
📍 Just outside Wadebridge – booking recommended
🔥 Pro tip: Get the brisket platter and try the smoked cheddar mac & cheese on the side.
🍺 4. Bluntrock Brewery & BBQ – Rock
In the cool little coastal town of Rock, this microbrewery often hosts BBQ weekends with guest pitmasters, where brisket is the main attraction. Grab a pint of their small-batch craft beer, order a brisket roll or tray, and soak up the laid-back beachy atmosphere.
📍 Rock, near Padstow
🔥 Pro tip: Check their event schedule—brisket + beer = perfect post-surf dinner.
🧡 Honourable Mention: Cornwall’s DIY Smoke Scene
Cornwall is also home to a growing number of backyard pitmasters and small-batch brisket wizards, serving limited BBQ boxes on weekends or catering local weddings, beer festivals, and beach parties.
Keep your ears open at:
- Falmouth’s food markets
- Penzance beer & music events
- St Ives street food nights
- Bude’s surf and street eats scene
There’s something magical about enjoying brisket on a beach at sunset, surrounded by good people and ocean air.
🥩 What Makes Cornish Brisket Unique?
Cornwall’s take on brisket blends American BBQ tradition with local produce and creativity. Many smokehouses use Cornish rare-breed beef, paired with local woods and regional flavours—like sea salt rubs, cider glazes, and smoked Cornish chillies.
It’s slow food with soul, and it absolutely belongs on your foodie bucket list.
✨ Final Thoughts: Brisket by the Bay
Cornwall has long been a destination for dreamers, surfers, and seekers—and now, it’s quietly becoming a haven for BBQ brisket lovers, too. With its mix of stunning scenery, passionate pitmasters, and bold local flavours, the county is dishing out smoky brilliance one slice at a time.
So pack your appetite, follow the smoke, and discover the best brisket Cornwall has to offer—beachside, countryside, and everywhere in between.
Got a favourite Cornwall brisket spot or backyard smoker that deserves some love? Send them our way—we’ll bring the napkins.