Killiow Estate · Truro
A tranquil cafe-bar in historic Killiow Estate. Fresh Cornish food, famous seasonal patisseries, Sunday roasts, covered dog seating, and woodland trails.
Fresh savoury lunches, seasonal patisseries, artisan coffee, and traditional Sunday lunches.
We don’t serve ordinary pastries. We take pride in our celebrated rotating selection of homemade cakes, delicate seasonal patisseries, warm scones with Cornish clotted cream, and decadent traybakes.
Handmade artisan scotch eggs, hot sourdough melts, and daily soups. Every Sunday, enjoy our celebrated Cornish roast beef, pork, or nut roast with duck fat roasties and Yorkshire puddings.
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, seasonal patisseries, and lunches. Walk-ins always welcome.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Traditional Sunday Roast. Advance booking is essential for roasts and groups of 6 or more.
Cheese & wine evenings, grotto visits, and festive markets in Playing Place.
Cheese & Wine Night at The Arborist. An evening pairing artisan cheeses with hand-selected wines in a cozy autumn atmosphere.
Mischief and Tinks gather wishes in their festive grotto, ready to deliver to the North Pole. A magical Christmas experience for families.
Back with Christmas Markets alongside Purmoren Crafts! Artisan maker stalls, gifts, mulled warm drinks, and seasonal bakes.
Looking for a private venue in Cornwall? The Arborist offers exclusive evening hire for birthday celebrations, anniversaries, corporate days, and private parties.
Get in touch with our team for dates, bespoke menus, and hire options.
Enquire About Venue Hire →Our cafe enjoys panoramic countryside views stretching across Killiow Estate. Relax by our large windows or step out onto the balcony with a warm drink while watching local wildlife.
Complimentary binoculars are available to borrow while dining to spot woodland birds across the valley canopy.
Spot grazing roe deer, playful rabbits, grey squirrels, and native Cornish birds frequenting the valley meadow.
Killiow Estate is a sanctuary for sensitive wildlife including deer, nesting birds, squirrels, and rabbits. Dogs must strictly be kept on leads at all times so wildlife is not disturbed.
Dog walking is permitted across the expansive cafe field and along the long scenic driveway up to the cafe. Dogs are not permitted in private estate woodland.
Dogs are welcome on our covered outdoor veranda with fresh water bowls provided. Indoor dining remains pet-free for allergy protection.
Drive to the Playing Place Shell Petrol Station (A39) roundabout.
At the roundabout, follow the brown tourism signs for Killiow Estate.
Pass through the large white gates and follow the driveway to free customer parking.
Walk-ins welcome all week for coffee, patisseries, and lunch. Advance bookings are essential for Sunday Roasts and parties of 6 or more.
Please include date, party size, and dietary requirements. We reply within 24 hours.