Atlantic Inn, St Mary's

May 09 - much improved from a couple of years ago. Good straightforward food reasonably priced (which is not the case for all Scilly pubs). Side restaurant area family friendly in early evening with great views over the harbour. St Austell beers in excellent condition and efficient and friendly service. Good atmosphere in main bar area. Recommend.

27 May 2009 20:30

The Mermaid Inn, St Mary's

Mat 09- Had a pint of Scupperd from Ales of Scilly - a tasty pint in excellent condition. Didn't sample the food on this occasion. 'Unique' interior of the main bar more or less the same as it has been for the last 40 or more years, but there is nothing wrong with that.

27 May 2009 20:24

The Seven Stones Inn, St Martins

Went their in May 2009. First impressions disappointing as there three seemingly abandoned and half derelict vehicles outside the pub. Had high hopes for the food, as had great food, albeit expensive, previously from the St Martins Bakery, owned by the same owner. We ordered a pasty, which is only available with chips at �6.95 and a vegetable quiche. Both rather expensive. What came out was disappointing: pasty was burnt and quiche was only a tiny slice, not fully heated through and tasted 'old' Complained about the quiche which was taken seriously - but overall the food quality and portion size does not justify the cost, even taking into account being on an island with all the extra shipping cost etc. The beer was from Ales of Scilly - pint ok, but not as good as a pint of the same beer I had in the Mermaid on St Marys the day before which was excellent. The inside of the pub is the uninviting barn it always has been, more village hall than pub in atmosphere. Still, fantastic views of the other islands from the terrace outside. Hope it improves as if less greedy in pricing, with more attention to consistent food quality and a better interior this could be fantastic pub.

27 May 2009 20:15