Where sister hotel The Alverton trades on history and solidity, Greenbank is brighter and lighter in every sense. Rooms are contemporary without being cold, dressed in splashes of colour that feel coastal rather than arbitrary, and many look directly out over the water. It's worth paying attention to the view when booking as its location is part of its appeal. It has the best position in Falmouth.
The restaurant overlooks the harbour and the menu leans into what the location demands. Fresh fish, simply and confidently cooked. The fish of the day is consistently the thing to order (the sole meunière is exquisite). Lunch here is a particular pleasure, and guests staying at The Alverton in Truro would do well to make the short drive over for an afternoon. The two hotels share a sensibility without being interchangeable, and yet there's a thread between the two in terms of excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere allowing your shoulders to drop as soon as you arrive.
The outdoor terrace comes into its own from late spring through summer, busy with people who have worked out that a table in the sun above the estuary is not something to pass up.
Service is friendly and relaxed, in the same way The Alverton is easy. Falmouth has grown considerably as a destination in recent years and The Greenbank is part of the reason people visit.
