Borough Arms in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

I had the lasagna,it came with salad and garlic bread and I ordered chips as extra.The lasagne was hot and delicious ,very flavourful and filling.the chips where nice chunky well cooked chips but I could if actually done without as the lasagna was very filling as it was.everyone else enjoyed their meals too,all left full and happy.staff where polite,welcoming and friendly and we Felt that we had good service all round

Came in for roast, hadn't booked, but was shown to a table. I opted for the gammon and it was sublime, I would definitely recommend and will be back in the near future!

Excellent Food. Had the carvery and it was delicious, hot and fresh. Staff very friendly. Served by Holly who was attentive and helpful.

Visited three times during the week’s holiday. Very welcoming and friendly. Food was good and plentiful. Advise booking especially on a Sunday as a very popular destination.

Excellent carvery and service was exceptional. All staff extremely friendly and food fantastic. From start to finish a great time warm and friendly atmosphere.

Great beer selection Guinness was very good. On arrival told there was no fish n chips and a nearby table were told there was no sausage chips for kids. Not enough staff as result service suffered starters arrived in good time and was goodly grub. However we had to wait far too long for mains it was clear something was going wrong in the kitchen. One hour and fifteen after we sat down we received our mains which were very good to be fair. No checks to see if we needed any more drinks/ whether the food was good etc. Unfortunate experience as we had intended to use the pub more often during our stay.

Seemed a nice place, after waiting for 2 hours for food and asking numerous staff about how long it could be with no one coming back to us, we decided to pay for drinks and leave. If it’s busy and a long wait for food they should be honest when seating people, thankfully my 3 and 10year old were very well behaved considering they were hungry, 2 stars is generous

We were very pleased with the food, all the main meals were great. The Sunday Carvery was amazing, with lovely tender beef and plenty of choice with vegetables. The pub was very busy, we had to wait a while for our desserts, but understood the staff were doing their best as they were serving people outside in the garden, as well an inside the pub. The only thing we think that could be improved is the size of the portions of the desserts, which were quite small for the price.

Unfortunately the service on Sunday for a carvery was not up to the usual standard. We received a warm welcome and the drinks order was taken but we had a long wait for them to arrive. It was just before 5pm when we went to get our food and despite being told there was turkey as a choice they had already run out. The poor guy who was carving the meat had to cope with no help to replenish the veg and had to wash plates as they had run out. The gammon and beef was nice and tender but the veg wasn't so good. We had to ask for the dessert menu and waited ages before reminding the staff that they hadnt arrived. I assume they were short staffed. It was such a shame as the food is usually great and the service is good. The fact that you offer the carvery all day I would expect the same quality what ever time you book. We were a party of 8 so not a cheap evening out for the family and disappointing on this occasion.

We’ve been here several times and feel it’s time to leave a review. Carvery is excellent, very tasty with a good choice of veg. Staff friendly and always helpful. Lovely old fashioned pub/restaurant. Definitely recommend.

Ashley was amazing! Questions ridiculously difficult as always 😂 but always good fun. Lovely atmosphere and food absolutely lovely.

Quiz night .Great night for all. Food is lovely Staff are friendly Borough Arms quiz night is great fun with great raffle prizes Ashley is a great hoast

Here for the quiz with quizmaster Ash! Amazing evening as always - Ash is just so brilliant, would highly recommend!

Exceptional. That's the only way to describe it. I have just had a sleeve and they went out there way to help me and help entertain my little boy who has lots of extra energy. Top marks to lovley guy

Went for the Sunday carvery, the food was both good and hot BUT more importantly the staff where very welcoming and friendly.

This is a truly great pub. Atmosphere fantastic. Went for Sunday lunch, again - the choice is wonderful. Food excellent. Visit frequently as not found anything as good. All staff really friendly and efficient. Thank you.

We travelled from Scotland for this (ok for a holiday too!) as we don't have carveries in our remote part of the world and what a good choice we made. Excellent portions of meat served by friendly chefs, the meat cooked just how we like it (everything well done/crispy), loads of veg choices, lovely thick, tasty gravy. All in all just perfect. The staff were all friendly, helpful and efficient. We'd go back any time, just a shame it's 600 miles away!

We turned up at Sunday lunchtime and although it was fully booked, the delightful lady there could not have been more welcoming and managed to find us a table. We we had a superb Sunday roast and were waited on by two absolutely charming young waitresses (thank you, Holly and Lily). Note to all other pubs and restaurants: send someone to the Borough Arms, Dunmere, Bodmin and see how it should be done.

I have eaten here a few times and just want to praise the staff, especially the waitress called Mel. She is amazing and so attentive. Why you may ask? I have multiple food allergies and my sister is full Celiac. The pub is outstanding for getting your meal right, and making sure your food isn’t contaminated with foods you can’t eat. Mel took the time, checking and double checking labels, with the kitchen and coming up with tweaks and alternatives to make our meal enjoyable. If you have allergies I cannot recommend this pub enough. Well done Mel, and Team Borough Arms we will deffo be back

Treated like family from the minute we walk in. We go here maybe once a month for carvery or lunch sometimes. The staff actually remember our names! They remember what we prefer to drink. Now that is how you keep the regulars coming back. But ….. on top of the welcome you get , in my opinion, the best Sunday roast this side of the Tamar. The staff here must see hundreds of customers, especially in summer, but they are always welcoming and friendly. It’s not often you get that genuine welcome in busy pub’s these days. The waiting staff, the Chefs, bar staff and managers are all deserving of a pat on the back for their efforts.

Great food. Awesome staff and service. Plenty of parking. Warm and welcoming. It’s our “go to” place for roast.

Hands down the best fish and chips I have eaten! Hats off to the head chef as the consistency of the batter was perfect, wonderfully cooked fish. Alice was our server on the day and her knowledge of products was second to none, she was very helpful and couldn’t have acted more professionally. Well done

Stopped in for a beer and snack this afternoon. Being on my own I pleasantly surprised by the friendly greeting I received. The chat with Alice made my day and I'd like to say thank you.

Great service great food highly recommended. Staying nearby on a weeks holiday. Will definitely be going back as soon as, in fact decided to go back today whilst writing 😊

booked a table beforehand as we were in the area, good parking, friendly staff and great food, x2 choices of carvery size, we both went for the regular and we’re not disappointed at all, the extra must be huge! Rattler on tap and lovey atmosphere...

Had a great meal here yesterday. Stopped on a whim while leaving Bodmin and was not disappointed. Dogs got made a fuss over and even free treats on the bar. The lady behind the bar was extremely friendly and gave us some really good advice on the ales. She was a great laugh and made us feel at home.

Was driving past wanting to find somewhere for lunch and saw this place without knowing the establishment or reading any reviews. We were not disappointed. Staff were friendly and attentive, the food was lovely, well presented and my husband had a pint of his favourite...

Visiting family in Bodmin and had a wonderful Sunday Lunch as usual. The meals were amazing and the service provided was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Lovely food as usual, most of us went for carvery. The chef at carvery counter could of done with some additional help ie. someone topping up gravy, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, etc. Very busy with lots of large family gatherings. If you are hoping to...

Great couple of evening meals, catching up with old friends. Excellent food , good choice of beer. TV in snug and bar to watch the game afterwards. Friendly staff and customers; one of the locals even advised us on which beers to try. Great time👍

Fantastic place,the meals are lovely went for a mid week lunch,and a sunday carvery,both excellent fabulous staff,that are friendly ,helpfull,and polite. Plenty of parking,the loos were extremely clean. Very impressed with this place, cannot fault it,look forward to a return visit on our next holiday.

We visited on a sunny day towards the end of September 2023. We sat outside with our three dogs. Food was ordered and arrived quickly - my cauliflower and spinach balti pie was very good - really enjoyed it. Good pub lunch!

Our first visit here whilst on holiday in Cornwall. We were there for late lunch/early evening meal. We were greeted on arrival by a friendly gentleman who asked if we were eating and then showed us through to our table. The Borough Arms is a...

Me and my partner visited last week and can not fault it. Had such a tasty lunch and Alice's knowledge of the cask ales was amazing. She helped my partner find his new favourite drink. We will definitely be back!

Lovely lunch with friends. Good selection of meats and as a vegetarian I had a choice as well! Portions were generous and there was a good selection of vegetables. I would have liked to have the stuffing but it contained meat, so that was my...

A nice place for lunch, good pub menu at ok prices, the chips were nice and crispy and the beer was well kept. Due to recent inflation it's hard to judge value for money, it did seem slightly more expensive than I'd like to pay...

Ideal location for meeting up with a friend on holiday on the N Coast and us living on the S Coast of Cornwall. Friendly waiters. Food arrived promptly. I had the smoked mackerel ploughmans, my husband scampi and chips and our friend chicken, bacon and...

Went to this establishment two days running for lunch. Good service, great selection of beers and of course good pub food. Would recommend a visit. Will probably return soon.

Stopped on the chance of having dinner and have to say the service was excellent as was our meal thoroughly enjoyed it would have no problem recommending this place to anyone else

We prebooked main courses for 17 people for 6pm and the food wasn't served until 7pm, food was not great, not very hot, no one came to us to ask if everything was ok, no one asked if we wanted any sweets, will not be...

We came with family for the first time in July for a meal. We arrived and had a drink at the bar. Very polite bar staff. We were shown to our table and had a lovely lady serving us. Every plate of food that came...

Popped in for a carvery they were fully booked but Alice managed to squeeze us in. We sat in the snug area and were given an hour and a half for the table what we thought was plenty of time, and it was! Speedy service...

Good food and service which was marred by an accident when entering using the disabled access slope, which is also very steep and unlit. The slope from the car park starts with two very large humps or kerbs, which threw my scooter off balance with...

Been here a couple of times for carvery and enjoyed both times, 3 meats plenty of different veg, excellent service, booking advised which can be done on their website. Thank you.

Food was all OK - possibly a bit overpriced. Disappointed with the pie I ordered - not homemade, and dry/tough pastry. But other dishes were enjoyed by our group. Friendly service. Everything just good/average - not exceptional, but not bad either!

Recently visited to sip a pale ale and decided to extend my stay for a spot of lunch. Previously in another establishment (which will remain unnamed) I experienced a heinous example of poultry in a bun. In an attempt to seek redemption… I ordered a...

Extensive outer area for eating and drinking, plenty of room inside as well. Dog friendly as demonstrated by the happy collection outside. I had Hunter's Chicken which was excellent. Huge portion with bacon and cheese on the top, a small side salad and crispy chips....

Wife had the Soup which was very nice and mine was a Ploughman’s which was lovely in addition my chutney and coleslaw looked homemade.

I had the chicken and mushroom pie which was just a liquid mush in an overcooked pastry. My partner had the chicken which was lukewarm and tasteless. Service was average at best. We will never return...

Stopped off on-route to Wadebridge for Saturday lunch, chose the 2 burgers for £25 - beef burger good quality, chicken burger, very dry and over cooked, poor quality. Served with tasteless cheap coleslaw. chunky chips Okay, condiments also cheap and not nice tasting - overall,...

Had a family meal there one weekend (when they have the carvery). Nothing wrong with the food, drink or service and, they would have scored a 5, but for one thing. There is an offer whereby if you commit to a pudding when you order...

Had a great carvery here in a Sunday, food was great, staff really friendly and very welcoming to dogs too. We were booked for 8 but arrived early and there was no problem with accommodating us. Only negative was that there was only one meat...

Had family down on holiday and thought we would try the Borough for lunch as it was half way. We made a very good choice. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was very good. Will be back very soon.

Booked a birthday party for my son with my friends and family. I wanted to change tables as i didn't like where we were originally put but the manager happily changed our table to a bigger table. The pub was very busy but the manager...

Not great food was cold service was abysmal waited 45 minutes for desserts and coffee and had to leave without receiving them as we had been there for over 2 hours and had tired litter ones with us . Toilets were dirty and to be...

Had a lovely carvery here with good friends. Who I went to see. Holly our server was so helpful nothing was too much trouble.

A bit expensive, but very nice meal at lunchtime on Sunday we had a carvery it was delicious. The staff were very busy and we had to remind them about our drink but on the whole, very nice.

5* Sunday Carvery Meal for table of 6. Bank holiday and the pub was full, however the service and food was 5* No Negatives at all. Strongly recommend.

The Borough Arms is our go to Sunday lunch destination whenever we are in Cornwall. The food is consistently good and the traditional pub and atmosphere is very comforting. We were served on this occasion by Hollie who was attentive friendly and welcoming. I have...

Lovely greeting on arrival , shown to our table promptly and table service offered as soon as we sat down, Logan was our waitress and she saw to all our requests with speed and friendly manner. Food was tasty and hot , would definitely return...

Just had a meal here, the food and service were excellent, we couldn't have wished for better. Service was fast even though the pub was busy!

Lovely lunch, attentive staff and nice easy going atmosphere. Very helpful to both older members and children. Would recommend for Sunday lunch

Foods was ok, some of it was over cooked especially the chicken which was very dry, I think it should be better for the cost, Guinness was nice though.

had the carvery it was excellent a little bit pricey (£42 for 2) but that was with 2 drinks and the food was really good the staff were polite and pleasant and a nice atmosphere

Proper pub grub! Delicious food, friendly staff, good atmosphere and great value. We visited whilst on holiday and had a lovely evening.

We had dinner here on a Saturday evening. Although is was fairly busy with couples families and a few larger parties the service was still very good and food was beautifully cooked and presented. Great place to eat with a relaxed ambience. Plenty of outside...

Met friends for lunchtime meal. Service was prompt and meal came very quickly. Portion size excellent and very tasty meals were had by all. One of the best sticky toffee puddings we have ever had

Excellent family pub/restaurant. We are a family of 4, children are 8 and 11. The staff are very friendly, both the guy showing us to our table and the waitress. There were no problems customising a dessert for my 8-year-old son (chocolate sauce on the...

Tasty food, value for money, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Kids loved the outdoor play area.

Lovely food and very friendly staff. Will definitely come back. Good atmosphere and value for money

Very friendly staff, stayed for a carvery, as we have in the past, but I was a bit disappointed, the green beans were too hard, as was the peas slightly hard, the cauliflower cheese, seemed to be just thick cheese sauce, either the cauliflower had...

What a lovely friendly atmosphere and the staff are so helpful. Lunch was lovely (Carvery on Sunday Lunch time) 10/10 . Thank you.

Love going to Borough arms and take family there when they visit. The atmosphere is friendly and cheerful, the staff are friendly, and efficient going the extra mile to see to your needs. The food is always hot, fresh, tasty and plentiful. Always value for...

Great Sunday Roast. Best food I’ve had in the Borough Arms . Staff attentive and cheerful. Really enjoyable Family Sunday Lunch. Thank you x

Lovely family meal. Great gluten free fish and chips, my 9 year old son was thrilled to be able to eat the same as everyone else for once. We all enjoyed the desserts we chose and I was pleased to be able to have the...

The food was amazing but customer service was absolutely shocking! Which is a shame as we are regular visitors of St.Austell Brewery pubs. Arrived to be politely shown to our table and told it’s all table service. So we took a seat and waited for...

Very nice food, service was quite slow, but it was very busy. Perfect for dinner after walking sections of the Camel Trail

We booked our wedding reception here & they were amazing, we couldn’t fault them! Food was lovely, service was great and staff all so friendly. Thank you so much for a fabulous day.

Fantastic, good value food, excellent very friendly staff, couldn’t fault it. Booked into the Bodmin Jail Hotel but none of the family liked the menu or price. But so glad we were went to to Borough Arms, we’re from Somerset so next time we’re in...

Without a doubt, the best veggie burger ever. Service truly excellent with very welcoming and engaging staff.

Lovely freshly cooked food, great sized portions, very reasonably priced and warm friendly staff. Surpassed our expectations.

Nice pub, was very welcoming food was nice definitely recommend I will be returning. Not too expensive, staff were very helpful and friendly.

Just the two of us, my partner Sian and I popped in for early evening before heading back to our Airbnb. We ordered the Gammon and Ham mains with a couple of drinks, service was fantastic, very polite and no hanging around to be seated...

We came for Sunday carvery lunch and I would say that it was mostly OK. There was a good range of veg, but the roast potatoes were very greasy and there was no crunch. The Yorkshire puds were beautifully cooked, but the meat looked very...

We were recommended this place by another pub after their chef was unwell, so booked it as the website and menu looked great, and they were dog friendly! Currently visiting Cornwall for a break away. We were really disappointed by the food, especially the salmon....

Revisited after a few years, the Vegan cauliflower pie with gravy was excellent. The fish and chips was approved by our own family Chef! The staff very friendly and doing an excellent job, thank you for a very enjoyable meal. Will be visiting again.

We'd been for a walk on the Camel Trail, and were hungry. Popped into this Pub, and had a fantastic meal of fish n chips, and a pint of Proper Job ale. They were very busy, but found us a table nonetheless. We were so...

Lovely family pub. Polite friendly service. Steak cooked as requested. Main meals had no sign of being ready meals. Veggie lasagna was definitely kitchen made. Only let down was a lot of the menu wasn’t available. We are fairly local and will use again

Excellent service, staff go above and beyond, we felt so welcome as soon as we walked in the door, food and service was out of this world. This was our 5th visit this year and we will definitely be returning👍👍

Visited while on holiday. Friendly staff, great service, reasonably priced, delicious food, catered far better than most for gluten free, plus dog friendly. Couldn't ask for more; thank you.

Great food, but lacking in certain areas. On arrival, externally the place looks fab. Plenty of overflow parking. But, the inside lets the place down. It needs a good luck of paint, better table arrangement and more staff. The mixed grill (apart from the fries...

Came here as recommended from a family member for a nice meal on our holiday and thought to try the food, well… all I can say is that the experience was horrible. greeted lovely by the host, however it was downhill from there. all the...

Havn't eaten here in a few years and never will again, poor service and terrible food. My partner had the chicken burger which came as 3 chicken goujons in a roll with some luke warm fries for 14 quid. The staff need a good kick...

The staff were fab, Holly was our server and she was really jolly and attentive. The food was mostly good except the fish was in batter was under cooked and very pale and not crispy. It was a dood thing we had ordered the curry...

Excellent service very polite and attentive staff, atmosphere was perfect in an old inn. Food was hot fresh and delicious and the crumble with clotted cream was to die for. Highly recommend

We are almost becoming regulars! We have been here a few times and always been happy with both the service and the quality of the food. We were not disappointed on our latest visit! The two mains (not all are in the deal) for £25...

Waited an hour for food quite unacceptable really. We gave a tip however the waitress rounded off a little more than necessary. Personally I would not of given a tip as the gravy pot had a film over it indicating the food had been sitting...

Have been to the Borough many times as it’s our local pub. Staff are always very warm and accommodating. Food is always spot on. They host a quiz on a Wednesday evening which is always brilliant and a good laugh to be had.

We have been for meals here quite alot as we live locally. The carvery and fish and chips have been ok for a pub meal.....today was another story! My husband ordered a steak which came with onion rings,peas,mushrooms chips and tomato which too be fair...

This really is a gem of a place,food is great & service is great too.Been with friends & family & never a bad experance,give it a go. Fergal