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Good pub grub at reasonable prices (�8.75 for a cheeseburger and chips, �9.50 for fish and chips) and good beer to wash it down (�3.15 for Tribute, �3.25 for Proper Job). Service was efficient and friendly despite it being very busy. Great view over the beach either from the terrace or the conservatory. The pub itself has character with exposed stone walls, wooden beams and posts and various nautical knick-knacks. We will be visiting again tomorrow!
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What a revelation. Visited in early July for lunchtime refreshment on Coast Path Walk. Looks imposing from beach level and also has an air of expensive exclusivity. Not so. Don't hesitate as it's well worth making the short climb. We found friendly staff, attentive landlady and best of all a feelgood factor of great keenly priced pulled ales and good value well presented food.......and a view!!! From previous reviews it appears this pub has changed somewhat from 5 years ago. Looks as if it has changed owners. Now part of St Austell Brewery Estate, and like them or loathe them, to me they always seem to get it right. Recommended.
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Visited this pub again twice last week whilst on holiday nearby and could not fault it. First night we went in but I was driving so asked them if they would mind filling my 4-pint take-out carrier (which I had got from another pub) - no problems at all and the resulting 4 pints of St Austell Tinners were superb. Also there was no quibble over my request that they remove the sparkler from the handpump before pouring - if this doesn't happen then you get 4 pints of foam, but some pubs seem to have a problem with removing sparklers...
On the second occasion we had a meal and a few drinks, both were of a very good standard and the food was served quickly and with good portions. Again the ale was faultless - and all three working handpumps were tried! Even the pub quiz was well managed and very enjoyable.
Those people saying that this pub is expensive have obviously never been to many pubs in London and the South East...
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I've been visiting this pub for years ever since holidays in Cornwall as a child.; nothing changes, however its certainly busier than it used to be then but you can say that about the whole of North Cornwall. Location fantastic, beer ok, (the St Austell range, Tribute, Proper Job, HSD on when I visited), service poor..
Incidently, it was in this pub that I first came across space invaders as a 14 year old circa 1981.
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I tend to agree about the food,It was good but overpriced. Nice welcome and toilets were clean.
Beer was ok but ale served in a lager glass???
7/10
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Food not cheap but not too bad, ale lovely as in all pubs we went to in Cornwall, setting superb, very atmospheric at night. Unusually they had a large fish tank there with the oddest looking fish bombing round it. Service fine although manageress seemed a bit stressed. Would definitely go back.
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i think the problem with this pub is the because of the location they think they can charge what they want. had a meal when we came down in the summer ok only a ploughmans food was nice but took ages to come out and was a bit overpriced and the beer was the same. asked about a room and was told it was something like 100 pound a night nearly fell over it really is not worth that much however nice the view
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Great location, no idea about food. Beer OK. Service and prices geared to tourists - ie people who they think won't return, so they don't need to make any effort.
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We ate here last Saturday (11/3/2006) and the meal was thoroughly dissapointing. I paid nearly 14 pound for steak and chips and the chips came out to the table white and totally undercooked.
There is no doubt that this pub has one of the best views in Cornwall so if you are looking for a quick pint no problem, however if you are feeling peckish I would reccomend The Malsters Arms in Chapel Amble or The Earl of St Vincent near Wadebridge.
leewp - 14 Mar 2006 20:13 |
Great location but boy do you pay for it! Pub food at expensive restaurant prices. Portion of chips �3.65!! Rip-off Britain for sure. There are better pubs in Cornwall that don't rip you off like this one. Go to Trebarwith Strand, but take a picnic
neilg - 16 Oct 2005 21:42 |
A great location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the pretty Trebarwith Strand and a great pint, too
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