My Husband and I made a special trip to dine at Finnygook when we travelled from Cornwall to…read morePlymouth. I read up on Finnygook and liked their mission statements regarding food and their menu looked appealing. Locally sourced ingredients for classic pub meals that were innovative sounded like a great combination. Upon arrival, we were welcomed to have a pint at the bar. The service staff was hospitable. The ambience was that of familiar warmth of the local pub. We were seated by the window with a lovely view of the water despite it being a dark and rainy afternoon. My Husband ordered the mushroom soup and I ordered the shrimp and crayfish cocktail. The soup was absolutely stunning but my cocktail, though exactly as described did not have any spectacular high notes. Because we made the special trip to dine at Finnygook, we ordered three mains to try out as much as we could. We had the Ribeye with grilled vine tomatoes with an added peppercorn sauce, the fish pie and the lamb shin. Overall the food was prepared sufficiently but there lacked any real distinct flavors from the ingredients or seasoning. The steak though well prepared in doneness would have lacked any flavors without the addition of peppercorn sauce. There was no satisfying juicy meaty flavor, no sunkissed sweetness from the tomatoes that tasted more commercially grown than locally sourced. The crustless fish pie was smothered in a generous layer of potatoes, again with no distinguishing flavors in the filling. The accompanying vegetable medley tasted like it was boiled in plain water then drained for service. The lamb shin was the most disappointing. The lamb shin appeared quite majestically on the plate again with a side of indistinguishable and lackluster vegetable pile. The meat fell off the bone beautifully but other than the subtle gaminess of the protein, the dish had no flavor. I think the vegetables should have been seasoned to start but preferably roasted instead of boiled until disintegration so that you could identify them. We ordered the sticky toffee pudding and the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake for dessert. The sticky toffee was as expected, sweet and sticky but with a nice mild ginger flavor. The raspberry cheesecake filling was tasty but there were unexpected crunchy white chocolate chips within the filling that ruined the textural experience of each bite. The bottom crust was too thick and quite hard which meant each time you cut into it with your fork, you risk making a terrible sound on the slate plate or chancing that the crust will go flying across the room. The blood orange sorbet smelled and tasted soapy and was an odd combination with the cheesecake flanked by two chocolate tuiles. The desert seemed pretentious without a clear direction. In summary, Finnygook lived up to its mission statement of providing classic pub food, perhaps even more as classic stereotypical British foodfare devoid of any real seasoning and flavors. It is important to note that we still enjoyed our meal because the experience of being there was a pleasant one. We most likely will not revisit Finnygook Inn for another meal, not because we live thousands of miles away but because it isn't worth travelling from thousands of miles away again to eat a meal that didn't satisfy the tastebuds. I will insist that for a local pub, it is an amazing place which no doubt many others will enjoy.

Super friendly people, good beer, excellent food, and good accommodations, all on a beautiful part…read moreof the Cornish coast.

What a great little find! Cute place! Lovely service. Beautiful gardens. Clean bathrooms, and most…read moreimportantly, fabulous food. I wasn't expecting much, but left delighted.

From the owner: Quaint and traditional 16th century pub and restaurant on the edge of Dartmoor, offering great…read moreales, Ciders. Only 10 miles from Exeter and 15 miles from Okehampton. Only 1 minute off the A30 Devon to Cornwall road.

Jolly Sailor The…read moreJolly Sailor has been around for 500 years. It is not your every day run of the mill concrete and glass hotel. Anyone who complains about lack of elevators and other modern accoutrements miss the point entirely. We loved this place. The employees were all pleasant and seriously helpful. The location is a short walk from downtown but on a quiet corner away from noisy crowds. Our room was comfortable with all expected amenities. The continental breakfast was fabulous with eggs, bacon, ham, and salmon cooked to order. Coffee and tea were piping hot and unlimited. The bartender/hotel manager was a very pleasant fellow named Gary who was more than willing to lend a hand or offer pertinent information or directions with a smile. On Tuesday and Thursday nights local musicians gather and play traditional English folk music. Free! And they are quite good. The bar and lounge are pretty much like they have been for hundreds of years and literally ooze with tradition. Great place to sip a beer or nurse a gin and tonic. Terrific place to stay. So glad we chose them. Great job folks. Now, if we can only figure out the name of that French ship that was captured during the Battle of Trafalgar and lent one of it's beams that now sits overhead at the bar.

A lovely traditional pub, crossed by dark wooden beams on the roof. The pub is decked out in a…read moreboating theme. There was a nice atmosphere, including a bit of banter among the locals. I didn't mean to tread on one of their feet. A decent ale selection by Looe standards with Jail Ale, Tribute and Doom Bar. The Jail ale was pretty nice. Some decent old music was being played. Probably my favourite pub in Looe

The outside menu and the change of name, The Plough rather than Ye Olde Plough House Inn, meant…read morethat as I waited for them to open (I was a tad early) my mind was imagining a charming old pub that had been tragically modernised and gastrofied. Thankfully my dark thoughts were far off the mark! The pub looked so nice, the barmaid was so helpful and their beers were in such good condition (from Doom Bar, Tribute and Betty Stogs I had the last two and was much impressed) that my concern was soon alleviated. While they obviously set their stall by their food, those hoping to have a good pint in a proper Cornish country pub with a roaring fire should not be disappointed! I can forgive the minor name change. Its better than the other way round where pubs deliberately add the ye olde in an attempt to be more olde!

My husband, some friends and I went to Plough for dinner on Monday night. The owners of Treworgy,…read morewhere we are staying suggested that we try it. We were not disappointed. The food was exceptional. Two of us had the chicken which was a special, my husband had the fish special and our friend had the pork belly. All were outstanding . The service was excellent. It was definitely a "10". We are from the States so finding a restaurant of this quality in Cornwall means so much to us. We plan to return to this area and Plough will be on our list of places to have . I am in the food industry and therefore can be quite fussy but I was so impressed. We also had a nice chat with Rick Shepard after dinner. Quite a guy!!! Thank you for such a delicious dinner.

A ovely local pub with a traditional feel to it. Right on the coastal river, so you can watch…read morelittle boats whilst you're eating, or let the kids play on the tiny, pebbly beach.

From the owner: A proper Devonshire pub, the Olde Plough serves top-notch home cooked fresh food. Set in the…read morestunning Tamar Valley village of Bere Ferrers, on the banks of the River Tavy, The Olde Plough Inn dates back to the 16th Century. Once a humble collection of three silver miners' cottages, it became a pub in 1857 and is now cosy and full of character, with a wood-burning stove, exposed stonework walls, beamed ceilings and flagstone flooring, our beer garden overlooks the river & the views are extraordinary! We're really passionate about using locally sourced ingredients; all our food is freshly home-cooked using seasonal local produce: our popular daily menus of fresh local produce comes with impeccable local credentials (locals speak of our seafood-based mains in hushed tones of reverence) & are served by our very friendly & most welcoming team of staff. We specialise in providing an excellent local pint: a good range of beers & specially selected real ales, all the ales and ciders are sourced from local brewers, alongside a happy mix of customers and warmly welcoming licensees. Renowned for our live music offering & the convivial chatter, the musicians & Bands in the area often perform an intimate gig of an evening. Check out our Facebook page for information on upcoming performances and Open Mic nights.

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.

Food was good and really nice atmosphere. If you're visiting, remember to bring cash for the…read morecarpark though as it doesn't take card and there is no cash point nearby. If you don't, the gift shop by the carpark does cash back.

Best macaroni and cheese ever. Seriously, best EVER. I will dream about this stuff for the rest…read moreof my life. Aside from the cheesy deliciousness, everything about our visit to Crumplehorn Inn was pleasant. The manager that sat down with us to tell us about the history of the building, the impressive vegetarian menu and just the general ambience of the place. We chose to eat here for two reasons: 1 - the menus are written outside on chalkboards near the road. That way you can see what's being served without going in to ask for a menu. This is very good for us because as vegetarians, we've had to leave restaurants before if they don't have veggie options. 2 - it was one of the few places open. Just a friendly tip--don't go on holiday in November. Everything is frickin' shut. A lesson we learned the hard way! Anyhow, the Crumplehorn had it's doors open and we were lucky to have gone in. This place was one of the highlights of our Cornwall holiday. A must if you're visiting Polperro or Looe.

The view from this pub is great, even though you can't see the jaw dropping view of the bridge from…read morethis angle. (There is a platform on the river nearby which has the best view...but you can't take your pint there..well I didn't try but it didn't seem like the done thing). A friendly barmaid served me a good pint of something called 'dartmoor legend', which I enjoyed outside where it seemed the whole village had emerged to enjoy the sun. Serves food and has a pool table. The pub actually looks really nice inside too.

Quite possibly the best pub in the world, with cosy wooden benches inside and tables outside facing…read morethe beautiful Tamar river. A very local pub, hosting half the village, it seems, most nights. People sit with their locally brewed beers and friendly dogs on the quayside. The food is pretty good. There is a pool table inside too. Calstock is a pretty village on the Devon-Cornwall border, easily accessible from Plymouth.

Love the authenticity of the surroundings. The room was charming. The food was excellent and the…read moreservice was good. I had the ham, eggs and chips my husband had steak and ale pie. The servings are huge and arrived fresh and hot. I recommend the Strawberry Pimms!

Great, friendly pub with good food, friendly service. We eat the regularly, can recommend the fish…read more& chips, mixed grill, ham egg & chips, as well as their whitebait. Just on the B3254 Bude to Launceston road. Drop in, you'll love it!!

Extremely friendly atmosphere with gorgeous food. We had mussels and pork and they were both very…read moregood and served in generous portions. The staff is very helpful and other attendants were good fun to talk to.

a very nic country pub where the staff are very obliging. the food is great and reasonably priced…read more it is very cosy with an open fire for the winter months. there is a fine selection of beverags too.