A super cozy pub that saved us from our hangry selves when we were looking a place to sit and eat…read more(after the kerfuffle of waiting around for one other place down the road to open for 15 mins only to be told that there was no food service then!) We were greeted as we walked in and seated at a nice table. Drinks and food were ordered and didn't take too long before we were served our meals. My fish & chips were cooked perfectly and was really nice. My husband enjoyed his pasta carbonara, our friend had chicken fajitas (forgot to take a picture) and said it was really lovely, and my son had fish fingers and chips. Super pleasant ambiance and great food. Would highly recommend this pub!

Very welcoming and helpful. Meal cannot be faulted and was very reasonable. A MUST GO TO if in…read morethe area and looking for excellent food and really reasonable prices.

So, back in the days when I used Twitter, one of the pages I followed, a page about British things…read morethat made Britain Britain, they posted a picture of this pub, and I thought that this was the pub with the coolest name ever, so I actually made a trek to visit it and have a beer. It is a bit of a hike from the station, but it was worth it, especially as it is a really old pub (though the ceilings are low, so watch out if you are tall like me). Yeah, this pub is very British, and pretty awesome, but I came here because of the name (and there is a story behind it as well).

As soon as I saw the name of this place, I had to visit. The legend goes that a very long time ago…read morethe owner went out to get a bucket of water from the well (yeahTHAT long ago) and instead got a bucket of blood due to there being a dead body at the bottom. It did change names to the appallingly bland 'New Inn' at one point, but has the old name back now. They also believe the pub is haunted. The pub itself is a very nice dark woody old style looking pub with quite a low roof (I has to duck slightly). They serve a handful of good Cornish ales and have a few tables outside, where you take in the sun weather permitting. The do food but I had already eaten. In short, this was the kind of pub I was hoping to find in Cornwall.

Rustic pub in the true Cornish sense. Great ales, open fires and a hardworking set of locals…read more You'll make friends here.

I had the home made burger on a tiger bap with chunky chips and an eccentric side salad…read more Just what the doctor ordered, best burger I've had in ages. Not some anaemic pattie but a right beefy, tasty morsel and worthy of a big thumbs up. I'm stuffed and finally ready for the night ahead. Didn't try the ales as I'm on business and driving. Look good though. I'd come back no problem and recommend it too..

We stayed at hotel for 4 nights. High levels of noise until close to midnight all but 2 night…read more Rooms are over the pub, and that should be made known @booking. They were unwilling to change our room. The bathroom/towel heater was broken whole time. Breakfast good, as was dinner but a surprise service fee for dinner appeared at check out. Again, this should be made explicit. On the whole overpriced and mediocre or less room.

I used to enjoy and love this place…read more Being in Cornwall again last week a friend asked me if I wanted to go for a meal and we decided to try Gurnard Head again. We drove up on Monday afternoon 25th Oct to book a table, for Tuesday night. The front window is FULL of Michelin, recommended stickers, and every other possible award or recommendation possible, in fact so many it looks a mess. Is it me? Have I got two heads? No, but they are so rude, unhelpful and would go as far as to say they look at you as if you are so beneath them they do not even want to speak to you. My friend (who is an actor and the friendliest person you could meet) spoke to the bar staff, asking if it was possible to book a table, (so it is not just me) the end result was he said did not want to book after how we were spoken to by the staff. We were told we could ONLY book for 8.30, not, we are sorry that is the only space we have etc as most restaurants would do, we asked to see a menu, and were told no, as it changes every day!! They just seem so unwilling to treat you as a customer more as an inconvenience to them. We asked about eating in the bar, and they said at the bar we said no at a table in the bar, and the barman snapped in the bar at a table same thing, well unless you check it you may end up eating at the bar, there is no need to be so snappy and rude. It is too late to arrive to find you are having a meal actually sitting at the bar What a way to run a business, do the owners know? I wanted to eat and spend money with them, but was driven away by attitude. Why would you spend money in a place that treats you like that? The young blond tall barman we dealt with made us feel we were not welcome, and spoke to us like dirt, we had a coffee and left, have they no idea how to serve customers, do they care? I think not, they seem to have so many reviews that they do not care, I wish I could witness the Michelin reviewers visits, as they must know who they are, as no way on earth is this a friendly place. The bar looked very tatty, I would hope it is called shabby chic, but think it is more just tatty, worn and shabby. On a positive note a young chef came to the bar to check the evenings bookings and he smiled over at us, and a customer passing through asked him if he was the chef and complemented him on the fabulous meal they had just had. My question to the owners is, are you aware how many customers are being driven away by your rude staff, or are the rude staff the owners? We went away and went to a different restaurant, and had a great meal and friendly service. Best to stay away from Gurnard Head, far better and friendlier places to eat in Cornwall.

I would give it a 4.5 if I could but a few niggling things keep me from giving it five stars. First…read morethe good --. Starter of mouclade, which is mussels (out of the shell) in a very nice sauce. Only complaint is I would have a liked a piece of bread to enjoy the sauce. --. Main was the Sunday roast, with Cornish beef. One of the better roasts I have had. The meat was nice and pink, not over cooked. Potatoes were the star, crispy but not greasy. I also loved the gravy, clearly did not come from a mix. I felt the Yorkshire pudding was also excellent, again not from a mix. Broccoli and cauliflower, much better than your typical Sunday roast. Cabbage was not particularly thrilling but good to use up the rest of the gravy. Where it fell down a little was service. After being seated and getting our drinks, took 35 minutes to have our order taken (had to ask not once but twice). The servers were incredibly nice and friendly but such a wait is not acceptable, especially at 2:30 pm when we are quite hungry. Also charged for an extra coke (did not realize it until we were home), probably because I had to order the second one twice. If they can get their service fixed, easily five star food.

Congratulations to the new owners of The Victoria Inn.....it looks great, and we had such a…read morepersonal warm welcome on the first evening that the restaurant was open only two weeks ago, after recent renovations. It is such an historic, atmospheric and welcoming place to visit, and it was a lovely experience. The food is excellent and exquisitely prepared and served, with a very personal touch from the professional and friendly staff. Whether you are local residents or welcome visitors, The Victoria Inn is a place to remember and return to. We will be back! Philip and Kate Shaw, Relubbus, Penzance

We went for a family meal here last night. I would totally agree with previous reviews on its…read morelocation, ambiance, food & drink. My only grip is the price of the menu, £10 for a cheese burger & chips was the cheapest option. Still worth 5 stars & would return if I could find it again! Poor signal in the area but wi-fi availible.

We holiday at nearby Holywell Bay evry year (see review) and have visited this inn on many…read moreoccasions. We stumbled on it years ago and loved it. The Smugglers Den Inn is a 16th century thatched inn with family, beer garden, childrens play area and ample parking. The beer garden is where we like to crash and relax. While the kids play on the apparatus we chill with a ool drink in the sun and order from the menu full of lovely food and they always have plenty of specials on the board all made using the freshest local ingredients. It is situated in a little village called Trebellan, near Cubert, less than than 15 minutes from Newquay. You approach down a steep, high sided road which is typically Cornish and the pub is right before you and very welcoming. They have regular live entertainment and also have an annual Real Ale and Pie Festival which is is it's 9th year. It's definitely worth pulling off the beaten track and seeking it out for a refreshing treat.

Star inn, crowlas - 5…read more This is a fantastic pub, a contender for my favourite in the entire south west. The pub is a lovely old style pub. They serve very reasonable priced beer from a Penzance brewery, that I have never come across anywhere else. I thought the regular bitter was top notch, but then the 'potion 9' was a 10! There were some other interesting looking beers there too...I could have stayed a lot longer. Doesn't serve food, doesn't need to....if you get peckish there is a fish and chip shop just a few doors down. The local bus goes right past..that is really the only way to get here.

A really good, solid, real ale, old world pub set in the heart of st Ives windy, cute streets. I…read morewas allowed to sample three local ciders before deciding on what I wanted. Lovely old world pub with mismatched chairs, friendly staff and beams and beers mats aplenty dotted on the walls. My husband and I were there with a bottle of red for a few hrs. My daughter joined us and she sampled a Rosie cider. We were happy.. a lovely locals pub. Come n stop a while...

Castle Inn is a superior real ale pub in the centre of St. Ives, just a short walk from its popular…read moreharbour. Like many community pubs it doesn't look like much from outside, but the place is fairly elaborate and its rough, dark wood décor exudes the atmosphere of real local history. The range of hand-pumped real ales is far above average for St. Ives, and unlike many other establishments in the town it is not affiliated with or owned by St. Austell Brewery. As a result the beer selection offers real variety. They offer live music events on a regular basis, and it is one of those places where locals and tourists mix. Recommended.

This is a super little pub in the village just outside of Penzance. A good menu means that it is…read moreperfect for lunch for couples enjoying a day on the nearby beach in summer (the beach is about 2 minutes away), or an evening meal in winter times. They have an outside area for eating when the weather allows, and the menu is varied. Something to cater for most palates, and reasonable prices. The bar is quite large, with a separate room to eat in if you wish. Friendly staff, a nice place to go for a pint or a meal too.