Accessibility
Accessible parking and a radar-key toilet are available near the café. Mobility scooters may be available with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Contact the visitor team before arriving to discuss specific access requirements.
Eat, drink and take a breather
Red River Café
A characterful café in a former mine workshop, serving straightforward, imaginative food and Cornish coffee.
Food with a sense of place
A workshop reimagined
Once used as the carpenters’ workshop and forge for a Cornish mine, the café retains its wooden-beamed ceiling, original features and relaxed rustic character.
The kitchen combines familiar Cornish flavours with uncomplicated, imaginative cooking. It is a comfortable place for families, friends, solo visitors and informal meet-ups to pause during a day at Heritage Cornwall.
Dietary requirements can often be accommodated. Please tell the café team about allergies when ordering so they can provide the most appropriate guidance.
What to expect
A relaxed stop for your day
Drop in for coffee, lunch or a quiet pause between exploring the heritage landscape and family attractions.
- Cornish coffee and a changing selection of food
- Fresh, locally sourced produce where possible
- Options for a range of dietary requirements
- A characterful indoor setting with original details
- A welcoming space for families and well-behaved dogs
A comfortable welcome
Facilities for your visit
Practical details designed to make a café break easier for visitors of different ages and needs.
Dog friendly
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the café when kept on a lead and off the furniture.
Water is available to help four-legged visitors settle in during your break.
Baby facilities
Highchairs and baby-changing facilities are available, and breastfeeding is welcome.
Food for babies under one may be brought into the café. Ask the team if you need help warming baby food or bottles.
Make a day of it
More to discover nearby
A café visit fits easily alongside Cornwall’s mining story, green spaces and family play.
Step into the mining heritage museum to discover the landscape’s industrial past, or give younger visitors room to move at the outdoor adventure playground.
Opening arrangements and food service times can change. Email before travelling if café availability is central to your visit.
Ask about your visit
Inside the café
Character in every corner
Warm materials, fresh food and a restful atmosphere connect the café to its industrial setting.
Practical answers
Before your café visit
Contact Heritage Cornwall if you need the latest operational information or wish to discuss a particular requirement.
Do I need to reserve a table?
Drop-in visits are welcome, but groups of more than six should enquire in advance so the café can advise on availability.
Can the café accommodate allergies?
The team will try to support dietary requirements. Always explain allergies when ordering so current ingredient and preparation information can be checked.
Are dogs allowed inside?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome when kept on a lead and off the furniture.
Are facilities available for babies?
Yes. Highchairs and baby-changing facilities are available, breastfeeding is welcome, and food may be brought in for babies under one.
Is the café accessible?
Accessible parking and a radar-key toilet are nearby. Contact the visitor team before travelling if you need to confirm arrangements for a specific requirement.
What else can we do during our visit?
You can combine a café stop with the mining heritage museum, open spaces and outdoor adventure playground.
Café questions?