The Shipwright Arms, Helford Village - pub details
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Address: Helford Village, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6JX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 31032)
Penmere (5 miles), Falmouth Town (5.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by blamm on 26 Jan 2007
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> Current user rating: 7.0/10 (rated by 6 users)
> Local guide: Cornwall pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Ferryboat Inn, Helford Passage (0.6 miles)
user reviews of the Shipwright Arms, Helford Village
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Personally, I was disappointed by this pub. Had long been meaning to visit after paddling past on a kayaking trip. Looks really cute and cosy from the outside. When I finally got a chance, I called to book for Sunday lunch. Was told that they don't accept bookings. Arrived at 13.45 and was told by barman that I was 'just about' in time for Sunday lunch as they finished serving at 14.00. The only food on offer was a salad bar (seemed very expensive - around the £13 mark for crab salad) and really, really jumbo pasties. While they were OK to share between two (at £7.50 including side salad) they were not what I'd come for. Was told that roasts had to be ordered in advance...so why wasn't I told that when I called to book? Inside, the pub is really old-fashioned, but not (in my view) in a good way. Half the inside (which is tiny) was taken by two tables of people tucking into Sunday roasts. The other tables are tiny with sort of half-width pews. Not a place to sit and relax. Drinks seemed horrendously expensive - £4.90 for a pint of ale and a pint of soda water (that's a lot for Cornwall). Overall, I have sympathy for this place. Obviously unlikely to get a lot of passing trade so I can understand their reasons for limited Sunday opening (the whole pub closed at 14.00, not just the lunches), but they're unlikely to get repeat business if they behave like you're inconveniencing them by going there. One group of four came in seconds after last orders and were refused a drink which I felt was a bit churlish. Don't particularly care what anyone else thinks of this post as it simply reflects my experience, but compared to the hospitality found elsewhere in Europe (though not necessarily the UK), it was pretty sad. CornwallJon - 10 Apr 2008 21:11 |
| I've been frequenting this pub whilst on holiday for over 20 years. It's always had great beer and fabulous food. Make sure you pre-book for evening meals as they only have a small no of tables inside. The (outside) views of the Helford River add to the ambiance. Like most good establishments in Cornwall these days, you can expect London prices. But it's well worth it. doddsy - 26 Feb 2007 13:18 |
| Sits next to the Helford River with great views, the pub is old, pretty and quite small with thatched roofing and white-washed walls with seating next to the river and creek. The ferry's nearby with its own system for hailing a lift. Good beer and food blamm - 26 Jan 2007 12:20 |
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