To call The Chintz wine bar eccentric is somewhat of an understatement. In fact I’m not even sure where to begin. As you walk in you find yourself in either an abstract, artistic creation or a hoarder’s dirty secret, depending on your opinion of collections of weird objects. It’s an eclectic mishmash of old furniture, full body casts, provocative wallpaper and much more. Oh yeah, look out for the cow balancing on the rafters. 

The sheer strangeness of the decor is probably the main draw of The Chintz, but definitely not it’s only selling point. Like many of the independent businesses in Falmouth it is a proud supporter of the art scene, holding regular poetry nights and hosting live music events. Although technically a wine bar there are plenty of other drinks to choose from, as well as their popular cheese board.

Take a seat in the main room, or tuck yourself away in the sofa corner, under the skylight where more oddness ensues. There is also a secret door leading to a private room, but I’ll let you find that for yourself. The quircky character of this bar, combined with the welcoming energy and frequent events, has certainly made it a town favourite. I know I can't wait to be hanging out here with my friends again without the looming presence of deadlines to worry about. Tomorrow is the day!