Bencoolen Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Fabulous Sunday Roast today as it is always Lovely Staff too. Proper Home Cooking . Hot and very quickly served. Recommend See you again soon and Thank you

My wife had a lovely omelette. I had lamb shank. Awful. Had a strange perumy taste. Mash over cooked, no flavour, carrots were OK. Would not come again. Complained about meal. Waitress said she would tell chef. That's it.

We always visit when we are on holiday to enjoy the best Sunday dinner and properly served real ales,it’s a highlight for us to enjoy such great food.The pub has old values of great cooked food,great portion sizes and great customer service,looking forward to going back.

Came for a drink, ordered at the bar, walked in with our dog sat down, 10 minutes later, told no dogs allowed. No signs to say no dogs allowed inside, poor

Prebooked for sunday lunch in August. 3 adults, 2 children. Food was served quickly and was boiling hot. Plates were overflowing and great veg options. Was pleased to see lamb as a choice too. Was all absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Could not be better. Careful adherence to Covid guidelines. Very extensive menu - recommend the Mediterranean kebab. Beer - Sharps Doombar very well kept. Excellent, friendly, service

Whether people agree with the rules or not staff should be adhering which they weren't. Some were but guy who brought my food out wasn't. He also handed me my plate of sausage beans and chips with his thumb literally sunk into my baked beans. Absolutely gross and made me want to be sick. Regardless of covid that's disgusting. Other orders were wrong eg chips not fries, salad when said no salad and nobody enjoyed and left most of it as it felt dirty and gross.I feel for restaurant and bar staff and wouldn't normally write a review but his thumb in my food was absolutely unacceptable. They make you pay upfront so no point in complaining as can't refuse to pay. Plus no additional drinks order was taken for ages despite empty glasses and they weren't busy.Avoid!

The Sunday Roast here is fab. Lots of different fresh veg, tender meats and piping hot with homemade gravy. The staff are friendly and efficient and it's very reasonably priced. Yes, the courtyard in the outside space could do with a tidy up but it's still a great place to get a good meal. I live in Bude, North Cornwall where the pub is and would recommend to anyone. Well done Bencoollen. :)

After a long day at the beach we were not very hopeful that we would find anywhere to eat at 7pm on a Friday evening during half term but as luck would have it we found this little pub. Very friendly staff, locals were equally as friendly. The food was delicious, I had the lasagne and honestly it was the tastiest lasagne I’ve ever eaten and the chips were delicious. My husband and our 2 young daughters also thoroughly enjoyed their meals and we believe it was all really reasonably priced too. I’ve paid more for less tasty food. Will definitely visit again if we are ever in the area.

After leaving it late in the day for getting food stumbled across this pub and took a chance,and was not disappointed, food was amazing, service was great and didn't cost a bomb( under £50 for food and drinks )and as a family we were all happy with the dining experience and all said would definitely eat there again.

The food was very plentiful,cooked and hot a rare combination to have all 3 at same.The staff friendly full of wit and hidden smiles behind the mask.Thank you to all,book in advance to avoid disappoint .Thank you.

Stopped in for evening meal and was a bit dubious as the ratings were not has high as others. Can't work out why? The staff were friendly and helpful, the price of the meals were fantastic, the portions were huge (first time in ages I had to leave something on my plate) the selection on the menu was exceptional and all our meals were outstanding. Completely faultless. Only stayed in Bude for a few days, but did eat out in four other places. The Bencoolen was the best by far.

We only had drinks at the Bencoolen Inn but I have to say that their extensive beer garden is a lovely place to relax and watch the sun go down (it directly faces the sunset).Good atmosphere and reasonably priced cold drinks. What’s not to like?

Had two great meals here recently a huge Sunday roast and a home made steak pie. Both were really nice meals. A warm friendly welcome from a good old fashioned traditional pub restaurant. Reasonably priced and a good selection of drinks.

We popped in here for drinks on our last night. We liked this place and we would like to come back for a meal.

Massive plates of extremely good quality food. Varied menu, from burgers to great standard al a carte. Excellent friendly service. Good atmosphere, nice and comfortable. Well worth a visit.

Only stopped here for a drink, dirty glasses everywhere on tables outside, Unbelievably there was a dog laid across the top of one of the outside tables, no sanitising measures, bar maid hugging guests, zero social distancing or sanitising measures in place, kitchen looked filthy. Wouldn’t recommend or visit again, grot.

Arrived at 6.30pm after a day on the beach. Staff were lovely and really friendly but the food wasn’t great. Ordered a plain cheese and tomato pizza for my 6 year old and it arrived 40 mins later covered with lots of sweetcorn, mushrooms and peppers, removed these but it ‘tasted of vegetables’. Sent back to the kitchen but by the time the plain pizza arrived we’d missed the food window (all parents will understand how crucial this can be...).I order veggie lasagne which looked delicious however was packed with broccoli, green beans, sweetcorn and cabbage! Found a tiny amount of pepper and one bit of courgette (I think) but almost no tomato - had to add salt and used 4 sachets of tomato sauce to give it some flavour. I did mention this when asked if everything had been okay and was told they’d have a word with the chef.Perhaps this is not the restaurant for vegetarians! Needless to say, we won’t be going back again.

Staff attentive. Other families following guidelines. Tables distanced. Cold Beer. What is there to complain about.

This pub is just down the road to where we are stopping so decided to stop here for drinks after shopping round bude town. Made to feel welcome & had a nice pint of proper job. Lovely sitting outside in sun. Flowers are lovely outside.

If you like good pub grub and a friendly service, this is the place for you. It is a typical pub where the locals go but by the time you leave, you feel like a local yourself.

Fantastic food, nothing is too much trouble, a very relaxed pub and restaurant with fantastic food and service

I love traditional pubs and this is what this isStaff are very friendly and there is a good selection of beers and ciderThe food is freshly cooked and portions are a good size. Ingredients seemed good quality resulting in a really tasty meal all at a good price.For the better weather there is plenty of outside seatingWe enjoyed itThanks a lot

Another week in Bude and we ate every night at the Bencoolen Inn. I can't speak highly enough about this place. Beer, food and service all excellent.

Having visited Bude earlier in the week and been none to impressed, decided to try the Bencollen Inn on the outskirts. Food was excelent, honestly the best meal we've had during our weeks visit. Great taste, recommend the Steak Pie and the Lamb Shank, the Apple pie and the Caramel Apple Cobbler. Not only Great Food, but Good Value and Great Service.

We are regular visitors to Bude and this is our favourite haunt. Good honest substantial food. Great Sunday lunch. Good beer and pleasant happy staff. Its lovely to sit outside as it faces south and gets the sun. Okay its not chic.. Its a pub, but if you want a good home cooked meal with fresh veg and a great menu this is the place.

Well this place has the best food in Bude massive portions, Try the Lamb shank it’s more like a small lamb leg🦵 Very friendly staff You must try it for yourself 👍

We live in Bude and have hardly used this place. That may well change from now on!Our neighbours had been before (many times) and had booked to take us out for a meal here last weekend.Proper pub, friendly staff, great service even though it was busy and a good menu and specials board.3 of us went for steak (2 rump and 1 rib eye) and 1 went for salad.The steak was cooked to perfection (all 3 different too) and the onion rings were clearly home-made and delicious, as were the chips, mushrooms and tomato. 2 of us had their peppercorn sauce and that too was delicious. Great portion sizes.Only 2 could managed pudding (and unusually not me!) and they looked really good too.No apple Rattler on tap but the pear was nice and cold on a very warm evening.Will definitely be back.

Called in here for a drink and soon food. Found a local pub frequented by regulars enjoying well-cooked locally produced food. The landlord was very welcoming. Came back several times to eat and enjoy the atmosphere.

This is a friendly pub, the food was home made, it arrived at the table piping hot very reasonably priced highly recommended

This place was recommended to us and we were told it’s a bit grubby looking but the food is amazing, and they were right. It’s a pub that clearly has its locals but you most certainly don’t feel out of place when you go in. It’s very clean but could just do with s spruce up . The staff are very friendly and helpful and the food is simply outstanding. Definitely will be back

Has to be one of the best restaurants in Bude, there’s a lovely separate restaurant to the rear.

Pub itself is quite grotty , not at all inviting. Quite a big menu . We had cheese ploughman’s and a lamb pie ... the ploughman’s wasn’t great .. mild rubbery cheese with salad and pickle , however my partner loved the lamb pie. Plenty of outside seating but car park only fits about 8 cars but Budes main car park is across the road. Friend said if she’d been to bathroom before food she wouldn’t have eaten as were filthy .. however I never went so didn’t see the bathrooms myself.

An amazing place, clean well stocked bar. The menu had everything, kids will be stuck for choice. We had fresh chicken kebabs (amazing)

Been here quite a few times lovely food and clean and tidy place took my sis and brother in law for a lovely meal would certainly recommend

We had two fantastic meals here. Great menu, incredible food served piping hot. The service was very good and the prices very reasonable.

Lovely food, good choices for bar snacks, check out the specials boards before ordering as they are great value for money

Pub a little 'shabby' Group of 6 and we were the only people eating at lunchtime. All had different meals, at best could only be described as average. Service slow.

Recommended to this pub by guest house proprietor. Excellent food (especially the stek pie!) and beer; friendly and nice atmosphere.

Came for dinner last night. Barmaid was lovely and friendly.

Given the previous (mostly) positive reviews I can only think the owners have called time at the bar here. Depressing and dreary pub that felt grubby from the outset. We went from looking forward to a home cooked meal to ‘Run away’ in the space of one drink. Perhaps the whole place transforms itself in the summer season. Early April, it’s dire.

Had an amazing sunday roast here this week! Really friendly staff/service too. Great value for money..would go again when in Bude

Popped in for a quick drink and dinner. Very Good menu choices and specials board. Lovely fish and chips. Friendly service. Lively atmosphere with the locals.

We ate here on Saturday and we all had an excellent meal. My husband and brother both had the belly pork which they both said was very tasty. My sister in law had the cod in sauce, again very tasty. My granddaughter and I both had jacket potatoes and cheese, our other granddaughter had a hot chees baguette which looked very appetising. Awl the plates were empty at the end which shows how good the food was.i thoroughly recommend theBencoolen for a tasty meal.

We had Sunday dinner here and it’s one of the best,we had a dog so had to sit outside but it’s worth it for Sunday dinner here

Our ideal place for a meal and drinks, this place you can-not fault the food ate here 3 times on our weeks stay near by., the chef even made a cottage pie for my niece as a special. for her. Do try any of these duck and orange sauce, sea food salad, meat balls and spag, gammon chips and salad, chicken kebab all served very nicely hot and tasty. Good selection of wines and beers and a extensive menu nothing over priced. We wished we had gone there for Sunday lunch we were told it was the best ever. Good outside areas for the summer time. Its not a fancy pub but by gum they can serve good food and drinks in a very friendly way.

We took our elderly disabled parents here as we were staying round the corner. We checked out access first due to our Dad being a wheelchair user and were reassured that the steps posed no problem as there is a ramp into the pub and the staff (and locals!) helped us down the step from the pavement to the beer garden. The food and helpfulness of the staff (especially Steve) made us return there for the other 2 nights of our stay. Each time we had a table in the big bay window reserved for us; the food was excellent and portion sizes very generous. It's not a fancy, chic or even very smart pub but the welcome and food quality far outweigh any décor issues.

This was the closest place to wear we were staying and we immediately fell in love with. Good pub with excellent food. I've never seen such an extensive menu anywhere in the UK from Grilled Sea Bream to Pork Ribs and home made pies. We ate here every night and never had to worry we wouldn't find anything to eat. Very friendly and very good value. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

On a very wet Sunday in Buse we found this place via a local when everywhere was either sold out or booked up due to weather. We arrived about 5.... No table available but the fella behind the bar put two together and couldn't have been more helpful. We were offered beef, turkey, lamb or pork .....by the time it arrived we had been moved to another table that had been vacated. The meal was red hot, plentiful, fresh proper veg, proper Yorkers, the meal was a great size, a great size and a good price......about £8.50 each as I recall. It is a proper pub with happy cheerful staff! Glad we found you and the others were full!! Back next year in Cornwall and definitely back for Sunday dinner.......

Went in here today with my daughter. We had lovely roast lamb dinner. It was perfectly cooked with a good amount of meat and veg and obviously homemade. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Couldn't recommend this place enough. We will definitely be coming back.

Went on a Friday evening. Had some nice pub food for reasonable prices. Place was clean and inviting

Called in as a nearby hostelry was jam packed . Glad we did . Best beer and best food we had had all week . Wonderful minted lamb with ample fresh veg . Will be back.

It was only 8.30 pm and we had walked past a lot of pubs that had stopped serving food.

There were 5 adults in our party so booked a table, the staff had set the window table for us and while we waited had some excellent local beer served straight from the cask. It was Monday night and relatively quiet, the landlady came over and welcomed us like old friends, always a nice touch, as a member of CAMRA I complimented her on the condition of the beer. We ordered off the specials board and were not disappointed. There was a friendly atmosphere with the locals who I got chatting with, all in all a nice pub

Like what else do you want for a Sunday roast.... Choice of pork,lamb,beef or turkey not bad or ask for a mixed meats mmm just superb....

Not a bad pub. Seemed to be where a lot of the locals hung out, which can't be a bad thing. Atmosphere was a bit lairy, but then there were a load of fireworks going on outside so I think it must have been a good excuse for a drink or two.

When you ask for a tab to be set up so you can order food , when they ask you for your debit card it should sound alarm bells , only places that request this it means that people have left with out paying , with the age of contact less payments around not I do not feel comfortable doing this , alarm bells , the place is scruffy , you stick to the floor and tables , the food was dreadful to say yet he least , the fish well I think it was fish didn’t test like it or smell like it , the place is a drinkers pub , we first went into the dinning area and where asked to go to the bar for food tonight , shame the restaurant area looked clean , wish we had walked past this pub and walked on the the petrol station and brought dinner their , it would have been better , perhaps that is where they get their supplies from , Keep Clear of this place ,

One late afternoon we were on our way back from Bude and were feeling rather peckish so we dropped into this Inn to try out there food. The food proved to be excellent with a large choice of different meals to be had. Everything is cooked to order and tasted like 'Mother's' cooking, so no complaints there. Pop in there if you are in the area, you will not be disappointed.

Ate here twice during our week long stay in Bude. For the price, the food is good. Like it is very reasonable. The atmosphere in the pub was nice and I particularly liked the jukebox which you could pay a pound for four songs.

Auf der Suche nach traditionellem englischen Essen kehrten wir hier ein. Die Speisekarte bietet neben landestypischen Gerichten auch Pizza und Pasta. Zudem gibt es diverse Angebote, welche auf der Tafel an der Bar stehen. Wir bestellten die Würste und die Spare ribs. Beides war sehr lecker. Im Vorhinein hatte ich auch schon ein Dessert gesichtet, von der ebenfalls umfangreichen Nachspeisenkarte. Leider passte es nicht mehr. Aber aufgeschoben ist nicht aufgehoben. Wir kommen definitiv nochmal wieder. Also auch wenn eine große Speisenauswahl häufig gegen gute Qualität eines Restaurants spricht. konnten wir das nicht bestätigen.

Lovely hosts Lorraine and Juan, nothing to much trouble. Advised us on places to go and see. Excellent homemade food. We enjoyed the food so much we went back time and time again. Paella was excellent, meat platter cooked perfectly, homemade chips lovely.

outstanding steak. highly recommended. services excellent and very reasonable prices for food and drinks.

El tiempo era espléndido, así que nos sentamos. Está situado al lado de la carretera, el ruido no era inoportuno. Teníamos gambas y patatas fritas. La comida era servida razonablemente rápido, estaba bien caliente y muy buena. Un montón de salsa tártara de acabado! ! Hemos aprobado este pub varias veces antes que la carretera arruinar la comida, pero nos sorprendió gratamente. Sin duda nos gustaría volver cuando nos visite de nuevo. Bude

We were staying in Bude and visited this pub on several occasions.had Sunday dinner here and it's a huge plate...

Por favor, ignora todas las críticas negativas, venimos ahora durante 11 años y se hace cada vez mejor, a sido para una comida familiar con 10 de nosotros y todos entrantes y platos principales salieron juntos, correcta, tuberías calientes y increíble! ! ! El chef su esposa y todo el personal es encantador, no lo puedo recomendar lo más alto, la Bencoolen Street es el mejor lugar para comer en bude.

A pub in need of some TLC. Tired and grubby. It's on the edge of the road so outside space is not the best and is not very inviting anyway

Arrived late in Bude and needed food. This had parking so we were able to get in just before 9pm. The pub needs a makeover, the whole place oozes neglect and despondency. The food however was a different story, I had fish and chips, the fish fresh and the batter was crisp and delicious. My husband had a steak and Ale pie all homemade and he needless to say loved it. On leaving I spoke to the owner and told him the food was good and how good the batter was - I needn't have bothered he grunted and oozed surliness from every pore. Do not think I would return, there are far better places to eat in Bude.

Been to this place a few times and normally a lovely place to have a drink. The bar staff are very nice people and also happy to help their customers. The problem i have with this place is this evening i decided to go in for a drink and had a wonder over to the juke box and put a few tunes on.After deciding what to listen too i wondered back over to the bar and asked the kind barmaid if she could just turn it down slightly as i noticed this older couple trying to eat and engage in conversation with each other. After a minute or so this man came from no where and said to the barmaid to turn the music down very rudely. I decided to confront this man not knowing he ran the place and said i paid for this music and it had already been turned down. After a bit of heated discussion with him he told me to leave even tho i had done nothing wrong and was annoyed i paid for music in a pub to listen to! if he didn't like the music why have a juke box? and talking to me like that has mad sue i never return and will i passing this on to my friends and family who also come here so they can avoid the disappointment and anger i had from this so called bar manager which is really upsetting as the bar-staff are amazing people. Yours faithfully Christopher Nye

WHEN we were last here a couple of years ago the food was solid dependable fare and the interior of the pub was in relatively decent condition.Unfortunately a couple of years have seen a few subtle changes with interior paintwork showing more damage while the carpet and decor is looking faded and tired.None of this particularly matters as long as food and drink are still up to scratch, but we were very disappointed to find that a place we had deliberately sought out because it had been good before was no longer what we remembered.My meal was OK but my wife was charged full price despite asking for a number of items to be left off because of a medical condition which meant she could not eat them.You can make excuses for that because it was her choice not to have those items, but there can be no excuse for the human hair and the piece of mouldy cheese found in my son`s meal. He also said that his pint had been poorly kept and he left nearly half of it.We would have loved to write a positive review and hope we can do so again in the future, but our latest visit showed the Bencoolen needs to pull its socks up to claw back ground and standards that it has clearly lost.

Visited for a family meal while on holiday during low season. Genuinely don't understand the low scores! Service was friendly and helpful. Food was FANTASTIC. Home made, not all frozen, and cooked properly. Onion rings get a special mention! Massive credit to the chef. OK selection of beer, which may be wider in high season. Yes the decor is a bit old, but it's clean and comfortable. Proper pub! Plus, who cares when the food is as good as it is.

We called in for food whilst on holiday in Bude. We opted to eat in the bar. The menu had the usual steaks, mixed grills, fish and pies you expect of a bar menu plus a few specials. The prices were average, the portions huge and the home cooked food very tasty. The service was friendly. Don't let the decor put you off - stuck in the 80s and a little shabby in places - the food and service really make up for it.

Called in here for dinner and must say the food was fantastic, I ate spaghetti & meatballs and my partner had a bowl of soup. We both said how nice and hot our food was and it was very filling and at a reasonable price. The chef has been do the job for over 40 years and so he knows all about taste and what goes with what, he is Spanish, just great and always ready for a chat. We always visit here for food and drinks whilst we are in the Bude area, in my eyes there is no where better. Well done

My wife and I with our dog called in on the off chance that we could get lunch, we were greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. the meal was very enjoyable, plenty of it and very good value for money

Had a lovely meal on the first night of our holiday. The portions are plentiful and to a high standard.

Always have a beer when in Bude as the staff and locals are friendly and the food is fantastic. Sunday lunch is huge and can be eaten in the bar there is also a separate restaurant and car parking.

Weve had a bit of a crisis tonight which left us with very little time to find food. We got here 10 minute before it says food finishes but been a homely sort of place and not a franchise those times are usually of a target than a guarantee. The pub i work at the chefs would be cursing the day of your birth for ordering so late, but the chef was very accomodating and the bar staff were exceptional in what looked like a particularly rushed time of the night. The food came out in a good time to a very high standard, £9 for a roast and i was stuffed after being starved all day, excellent value for money.We appear to have visited in the midst of an impromptu jaunty singalong which the manager (I think, dont hold me to that) apologised for, ABSOLUTLEY NO NEED, the atmosphere was brilliant, the reason was apparantly spontanaeity of a hen/stag do but id visit every night if that always happened.I found out about this place 3 hours prior to visiting purely from noticing it tucked away when i parked up and im glad i did because it perked up an otherwise shoddy night tenfold. Thank you to all the staff and i implore anyone reading this to pop in even for one.

I love this pub. Clean, friendly and local, nothing could be easier. We stopped in for an evening meal about two weeks ago and had a great time.The whole pub could do with a bit of a paint job and I found the prices a little on the expensive side but I can't complain about the service, food or drinks.

Just back from a family meal at the Bencoolan. This was our second meal there and we also called in for a drink several times during our weeks holiday in Bude. Everyone was always friendly and chatted with us and the girl who looked after us tonight was very pleasant and efficient. Our meals wwere varied an all very tasty. If we were staying Bude for longer we would definitely go back.

We visited this pub last Friday for a surprise birthday meal for myself organised by my partner. He could not have chose a better eatery.The staff were extremely accommadating and the food was of exceptional quality at such good value.An extensive range of foods to choose from and nothing seemed like too much trouble.We sat and ate in the restaurant which was lovely and quiet and full of character.We would highly recommend eating here....

Decided to eat out and picked this pub at random....what a find...meal was wonderful staff very friendly as were the locals...highly recommend it...

Try getting here for Sunday lunch, none better in the area, sit outside enjoy. Good food good service good Cornish ale free parking brilliant

Arrived at around 17.40 on a Sunday evening to find a disinterested barmaid who was visibly annoyed at having to stop her high-level texting and serve us. Upon asking if food was still being served she snapped "six till nine"That was enough to make us decide to go elsewhere

this pub is lovely food is really nice and staff are lovely we come here many times a year as we have family who live very close to pub.would highly recommend very clean place

We were disappointed after a really good walk on the canal not to be allowed to go in for a refreshing beer as we had two dogs

Good old fashioned pub selling quality food at excellent prices. Pub was busy and the food took a while but well worth the wait.

I have eaten here on several occasions, and always found the food to be excellent value. Plenty of choice including some European inspired dishes [Spanish chef], choice of eating in the bar/lounge or upgrading to the more extensive restaurant menu. this place was recommended to me and I do not hesitate to pass it foward!

This pub was recommended to us when we asked a local where we could get a good steak. They were right, a 12oz ribeye for just £13.99. It was excellent, home made chips and onion rings.the surroundings are a little dated, but the food was so good we actually returned 3 times to eat during our weeks holiday.

Delicious homemade roast with plenty of veg... Good size portions for your money...came out really fast and was steaming hot. Lovely friendly staff so will definitely come back. Recommend this pub

had a last minute chance for a hight out at home and the wife said we should go there good choose will go again

We go to this pub often to eat and just for a drink , the food is very tasty and there is a very good choice on the menu. My husband has the mixed grill and it is so worth the money good quality food. A very friendly pub.

Apartamento grande. Cerca del metro y de un Carrefour. Desayuno muy normalito. Buena limpieza. Staff muy agradable. La cocina no tenia nada de menaje: un cuchillo y dos platos (tuvimos que pedir que repusieran de todo). Cama y sofá cómodo. Hotel normalito a buen precio por ser fin de año.

This is a family run pub and has been a fav of hours for years,Good honest home made food . Steaks the best around and great choice .Value for money .

Visiting bude we found this thanks to a local cabbie doesn't look much when you walk in but staff were friendly and helpful, menu was extensive and everything we had 2 adults 1 child was all homemade lots of it and at a reasonable price can't fault it will def recommend and if we return will definitely come back here.

Can't believe some of the other reviews - unless the chef/cook had the day off. 4 totally tasteless Sunday lunches that weren't even improved by adding some much needed seasoning. Will not be going back.

During a visit to Widemouth Bay on holiday, we had no idea where to have a special meal with our Grandson and his wife on the occasion of their anniversary.By chance we happened upon this delightful venue. It must be one of the top places to eat in Bude. Everything was first class, the atmosphere, the staff, the superb food and the very friendly welcoming we received.We plan to return in 2016. Highly recommended.

Just had to write a review to let people know what a lovely roast dinner we had today at The Bencoolen in Bude. It smelt so delicious as we were walking past, we just had to go in. They had a choice between turkey, pork, beef and lamb at £7.95 for large and £5.95 for small. I had large beef, my husband had large lamb and my son and daughter had a large and small turkey. The meals were brought out very quickly and were piping hot with lots of gravy. The vegetable selection was brilliant ( carrots, swede, peas, savoy cabbage and cauliflower) as well as 5 roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding. (3 potatoes on the small one. We all cleared our plates and found it very good value for money. 4 meals with drinks were £40. Would recommend it and will go there again next time we are in Bude.

Well worth a visit, Good selection of menu, nicely prepared food,helpful staff. very reasonable prices.

Always meet up with the locals in the "Bennie" over the weekend, see friends that you make over the years. I don't think Bude would be the same without the Bencoolen.

A friendly local with a good selection of Ales and Lagers.The food is of a very high standard and they don't skimp!We ate there for the whole duration of our stay in the area.

my wife and I stayed in Bude for a week in September, and quickly made regular visits to this during the week, after seeing the sign outside that they did sunday lunches.so we popped in on the sunday afternoon and was greeted by the staff straight away with what meat was available. I went for turkey and pork and the wife went for pork and beef, and I can honestly say that is was absolutely spot on with generous portions and all home cooked, a great experience. so impressed with the place that we popped in every day around teatime for a swifty and by Wednesday, we waked in and drinks were poured straight away, 'just like being back at the local' I commented. great place in a great area.