Chainlocker & Shipwrights in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Such a fabulous place! We stayed here for two nights as a family with our dog. Every aspect of our time here was excellent. Josh and the team were so super friendly and helpful. They went way beyond to make sure that we had what we needed. We had a nightmare drive and arrived near midnight. Josh and the team had stayed up to welcome us and even prepared sandwiches and drinks for our arrival. The rooms were very comfortable. The bed and bedding was the most comfortable we have experienced. The lighting in the rooms was so well thought out. The pictures on the walls were unique and fitting. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. The best poached eggs. So special to be able to sit outside with the magnificent views even though it was October! The team also made it very easy for us to park and to have our dog with us. All details that make a real difference. Josh and the team were so so welcoming. We long to come again!

After visiting Falmouth for a lot of years and stopping in different unsuitable hotels we have now found our perfect base . Placed next to the harbour it’s perfect for shops pubs and no hills to climb . Our room over looked the harbour and was a very good size the bed was comfortable and we slept really well . We had a meal on our first night at the chain locker and it’s the best steak I’ve had for a long time , the second night we had a meal at the Thai next door which is our go to every time we visit . We had an amazing breakfast both mornings and it really doesn’t disappoint, lovely young girl is an asset to them nothing was too much trouble . Thank you we look forward to stopping again in the near future .

I stopped here for a couple of beers after a walk on my partners birthday and the views over the quay are excellent. Being a St Austell backed pub you know its going to be clean and everything of a good, if not exceptional quality. Service was great and beer was steady.

We had generous portions with the "light" meals and they were well worth the slight wait (we went during half term so it was busier than expected). All the staff were lovely, but Harry made sure our food was good and if we needed anything else during our meal. Lovely to come with friends and family!

Family meal, food good but behaviour and atmosphere from the servers was poor . We were put upstairs in the dog room! No atmosphere and felt filed away because we had a dog! The server clearly didn’t want to be bothered amd wasn’t afraid to show us. when paying £100 +++ it’s disgusting and disappointing . No future visits planned for us

We visited with our friends who were over from Australia. I had requested a table with a good view and they delivered, prime table overlooking the harbour. Staff were really helpful and friendly and the food excellent Would definitely recommend

Don't usually complain about cost, but £12 each for an egg cup size of potted crab and 4 warm bread sticks seems like taking the p**". Come on guys, get real.

Arrived at 7pm for dinner didn't book but even though it was busy they found a table 😀 Nice pub very clean 👌 Service very good But slightly dissapointed with the food My husband had the pie 🥧 nothing special looked & tasted like a pukka pie I had steak little tasteless Dissapointed

Lovely ambience, staff were exceptionally attentive & welcoming. Food was delicious. Excellent all tound. We will return thankyou

Inside or outside this place is fantastic. Inside the pub is a lovely traditional place with a central bar offering up a host of drinks. Upstairs they have further restaurant space with great views over the harbour.....sitting outside is also lovely with great views over the Quay on comfy seating with large parasols to keep sun or indeed rain off. We shared Scampi and gad cold drinks, really pleasant. As always the service was excellent and the food tasty.

I thought I would treat myself to a roast which I would not cook for one. I was put in a separate room presumably because a had a dog with me. I was on my own for the entire meal. Thank goodness I could see out of the window otherwise the experience would have been soulless. Food was OK though expensive for what was a carvery Sunday lunch.

Fantastic food and service. Benjamin our waiter was first class. Have been coming to Chainlocker for many years and it never disappoints.

Sunday roast was very nice. Could have done with some more gravy. The staff were excellent especially Manon and the other young lady whose name we did not get. Pleasant place to spend an afternoon: meal followed y a sit down in the ground floor pub

Had a lovely Sunday roast here, lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and lovely views! My only fault was the plates wasn’t hot and the food soon went cold.

Scampi was delicious, but I was ravenous. We did order some cheesy chips, which if I’m being frank there was a significant disparity with regards the chips to cheese ratio (we will be bringing our own cheese next.. maybe even a greater as well) the chips were indeed fantastically fluffy inside and crispy on the outside side… 8/10 We also ordered an unwanted lemon posset which in really reality to be unwanted. However it got smashed by a knees up mother brown type who throughly enjoyed it (perhaps more than he should) quick query though are the raspberry’s really vegan. All in all would recommend, defo going back for my tea Nice place nice staff good view good vibes. 😎

We sat outside upstairs looking at the amazing view and ordered 2 lattes. The coffee was hot and served with a biscuit. Grace served us at the bar and brought our coffees out to us. She was warm, friendly and polite! It made us feel very welcome. The newly updated outside seating area is fantastic - no more sloping down the hill! The lighting and planters look amazing can't wait to go back again for a glass of wine. This is easily the best pub in Falmouth.

Service great, but food bland and definitely overpriced. I had the hake which was placed on top of mushy new potatoes, hardly no sauce and no vegetables, at £21.00. My hubby had the lamb shoulder which was basically minced lamb clumped together. Our friends werent too impressed with thei meals either. None very appealing or appetising. Our table was smack bang in the middle of the walkway too, so whilst we were eating people were brushing past us. We are local and won't be returning for food again, we will just treat it as a pleasant place to drink.

Lovely staff but very mediocre food. Hake had obviously been kept warm for a length of time as it was dry and a hard crust on top. Chicken burger very poor. Again, dry,hard and unappetizing.

Been coming here for 6 years when doing the twice yearly visit to family-we always get a warm welcome and know we are going to have a great experience. Only one little criticism-we came for an evening meal on a Sunday and unfortunately several of the pudding choices had run out. The crumble had obviously been a popular Sunday lunch pud! Make bigger ones for Sundays!😋😊

Great service, especially from the lovely Lydia. The food was very nice, but the sardine starter consisted of 2 small sardines and a bit of salad costing £9. Come on St Austell Brewery, we know you're primarily targeting tourists, but that's a rip off!

Lovely spot overlooking harbour. Friendly service in a great looking restaurant. Excellent fish and chips as always. Would highly recommend

We had a very pleasant evening in the restaurant at the Chain Locker, the decor was appealing and the location, next to the harbour, perfect. Our meal was very good, my husband opting for the brined pork chop which was tasty and succulent whilst I had the salt & pepper squid which was very good. We were looked after expertly by Lydia who was friendly, approachable and attentive, thank you Lydia, you made our evening very enjoyable.

Food was great and a very friendly environment we were served by Lydia who was very helpful and enthusiastic, making us feel very welcomed! Would recommend.

I fully recommend the Sunday roast dinner and desserts. The atmosphere and location at the Chain Locker are wonderful. The staff are very clued up on allergies... We received first class attentive service from Erin. I wholeheartedly recommend this venue for any day of the week for either lunchtime or dinner. We are already looking forward to our next meal there in June...

A superb place to meet up with friends or family. Various choices of meals and as a family we sanpled many of them! Service good and attentive at all times. A very enjoyable evening..

More than just a pub. We dined upstairs, beautiful views and delicious dishes catering for all dietary requirements. Great friendly service from the moment we arrived. Super views looking out of the boats and estuary.

Another visit whilst on hols. This has become a regular haunt of ours. Pint of Korev, glass of quality rose. Good food- fish and chips are great. Will be back again soon.

Stayed at the chain locker for 2 nights. The accommodations was excellent. A very well appointed room with beautiful views over the harbour. The food was fantastic, had a steak meal the second night which was cooked to perfection. I will recommend this establishment to...

We couldn’t fault the wonderfully helpful and efficient staff. Always so friendly, and nothing too much trouble. The room was cosy with a very large comfortable bed and good shower. Top quality toiletries were provided and fresh milk on request. The food was delicious, both...

Lovely pub to visit good selection of ales wines and spirits. Lovely place to sit outside and watch the world go by. We decided to try the food so we got a manu to look at. I was a bit disappointed at the choices but...

Anniversary break in Falmouth and friends recommended The Chain Locker. Delicious food, especially the desserts! 😋 😋 Friendly staff and great view. 👍

It was an incredible evening. We were a large party, with two young children. We were late, but they were very patient & understanding. The food & service was first class. Beautiful spot. Will be back again.

Just returned home from a fabulous weekend at the Chain Locker in Falmouth. From the warm welcome, the roaring fires, great staff and wonderful food we couldn’t fault the place. Two evening meals and two breakfasts all of which were superb. Service with a smile,...

Beautiful place excellent views great surroundings Food expensive for what it is Drinks also overpriced However my main came 2/3 minutes after my starter was cleaned away which shows they pre cook dishes and leave them under the heat lamps fries were pretty cold and...

Great restaurant, very nice atmosphere. The waiter Tom was super lovely and helped us with everything! Always lovely here! 100% recommend!

Fabulous room with dual aspect over the harbour and out to sea. Delicious breakfast with good veggie options. Staff friendly and helpful. Room and en-suite were both spotlessly clean, lovely comfortable bed and pillows(which I often have an issue with...but not here!). A really lovely...

Whilst the pub and drinks were acceptable. The lunchtime menu was poor. The seasonal soup was advertised as leek and Potatoe, with warm crusty bread. However, it was a vegetable thin liquid soup (using up previously cooked vegetables), the bread was half of a small...

A group of 10 of us dined at the Chain Locker on New Year's Eve 2023-2024. We pre-ordered and my pre-order email was not very clear (sorry Chain Locker) but the brilliant staff sorted it in no time despite being extremely busy. The folk duo...

We are a local family who use the chain locker regularly. Our meal on Sunday wasn’t the normal standard, my mash was cold & our potion size had shrunk. Very disappointed.

Great venue, food and drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful as they always usually are. New Year’s Eve entertainment wasn’t up to there usual standard which was a shame as the night had been so good up to that point. It won’t stop me going...

We visited the Chain Locker on Boxing Day to celebrate a family birthday. The food was superb. We had preselected our meals from the festive menu and were not disappointed. The service was excellent. The staff were friendly, polite, helpful and accommodating. The dining area upstairs is a hidden gem with fabulous views over Falmouth harbour. We will definitely be going back.

Yet again we went along looking forward to meals of Hake and Mussels to be told the list of ''things we haven't got tonight'' included both our favourites. Again. Along with the Chilean sauvignon. Bit of a New Year let down.

We love The Chain. It's always warm and friendly. Tonight was new year's eve and it was super busy and food was great for our group of four! The dessert was a bit slow because of how busy it was but they were aware before we could even say anything and knocked off two of the desserts from the bill! Then when we all left to allow them to move the tables around for music, there wasn't a table available for us so they threw some chairs together with a great view of the band and gave us a complimentary round of drinks in addition. The Chain Locker is fantastic and we had a wonderful night😁

Super relaxing Boxing Day lunch with family. The food was lovely and fresh, well presented and tasted good. Staff were polite and professional, we felt well looked after. Love the Xmas decor, made for a cosy, comfortable, unrushed lunch.

The Chain Locker upstairs dining area looked magical for our Christmas dinner. Beautiful tree ,garlands, candles and obviously the view over the water. The staff were fantastic! Genuinely helpful and friendly. Can’t complain about the Menu for Vegans, plenty of choices. The Christmas menu was great . The rolls and olive tapenade, starter and sorbet were delicious. The main was good but by preference we love a bit of red cabbage and a Yorkshire pudding which I know doesn’t traditionally come with a Turkey dinner! Just something I missed. The pudding was also delicious. Great traditional Christmas pudding and the Vegan dessert was creative and delicious. Our one issue was the kids menu. It was the same menu as the adults and for the kids aged 2, 3 and 8 not appealing to them. We would be happy to book in next year as a large family group but would hope for a simpler kids menu. Thanks Chain Locker you were great !!

Wow what a great meal - 9 adults for Christmas Eve celebration - the food was perfect (most delicious grilled Hake over crushed new potatoes 😋 and the mussels were the stars of the meal ) Staff were fantastic - so helpful, polite and nothing was too much.

I went with my friends for our Christmas dinner. We had the set Christmas menu. The atmosphere of the pub is amazing, the staff are kind too. The food was not great- I would not recommend. The starters were bland and small, tasted ready made frozen. The main meals again were dry (the pork), the vegetarian main roast came with a cold side of beetroot- it would be good in a salad, but not a roast… the deserts (sticky toffee pudding), was dry and tasted of fruit and ginger, no syrup at all. The normal pub food looked nice, maybe it’s just the roast. But, we would definitely go here for a night out/ drinks.

I went to the Chainlocker as part of a Christmas party and we were put into the Chainlocker’s private dining as there was a lot of us. The waiting staff were great and we were looked after very well and there was a great atmosphere. We were let down by the soup that was supposed to be celeriac and truffle and all you could taste was truffle and the turkey seemed to be chewy and fatty like it was under cooked. The desserts were lovely and we had a lovely evening just let down by the turkey

I would have complained sooner but for being strapped to the toilet all night. To start my complaint, we arrived. We ordered three nibble starters, two times olive and balsamic oil dip with bread and peppers stuffed with cream cheese. Mains we ordered a seafood platter, steak and ale pie, and a veggie burger which sounds quite easy to get right you would think but you would be wrong. The food is coming oh dear the sea food plater arrives hang on a minute, we ordered starters oh said the dimwit waiter and took it back. We ate the tiny portions. Ah the mains are coming oh dear its the same platter but their is a difference the breaded fish is now cold same as the scampi for forty quid you expect the platter to be perfect. Ok the platter was crap. So the pie must be top notch yes, no the pie was devoid of filling and the burger was overcooked. The only good thing was the chips!! To sum up, the staff were rubbish not trained enough. and the food, for what you pay was horrible. This pub should be off your places eat in avoid at all costs!!

The atmosphere was wonderful and service fantastic. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I would highly recommend the Chain Locker.

We were a family group off a yacht and had decided to eat ashore. The Chain Locker provided great food and a welcoming ambiance.

Booked for 6.30 on Sunday evening assuming we could have roast dinner. Wrong. They stop doing roasts at some time in the afternoon. We booked on line and there is no mention of not doing roasts into the evening. My local St Austell in Yealmpton does roast dinners at this time. We had a vegetarian in the party and she was particularly looking forward to a nut roast. I can't comment on the food as we went elsewhere. On the plus side the staff at the pub are all lovely (we stayed there for 2 nights).

Every dish the five of our party picked from the menu was delicious. Two of the men had the gourmet burger, the other man had fish and chips. One of the ladies had steak pie and the other hake with spinach and new potatoes. The portions were generous. We all really enjoyed our meals. The staff were very friendly and courteous and there was a nice ambience in the restaurant. We stayed three nights in Falmouth and dined in three different restaurants. The Chain Locker was by far the best.

Had a lovely weekend away at the Chain Locker. Staff were amazing & room was so comfortable. Sunday lunch was pretty good too!

Great pub overlooking the harbour. Being November it was very quiet but the beer was great and my lunch of the Hake was delicious. I'd imagine it's very busy at weekends and peak summer. Definitely be going again next year.

I have been to this pub for many years and havent yet been disappointed, however, this evening I was extremely unimpressed with the quality of the food. The service was great, very efficient and friendly. I paid £18 for a 'westcountry beef topside, served pink', this is in the higher end of the price bracket for a sunday roast (of which I have tried many in the local area). The beef was minimal, tough, and by no means pink- very overdone. There wasnt a great deal of veg, which was boiled and bland. Roast potatoes were good at least! Also, the pub itself and views are great. Honesty, I would have been dissapointed if it had been a £14 meal, let alone £18.

Surprisingly good food in an authentic feeling pub. Good selection of real ales. I think we will be regular visitors !

I booked for 12 in the dog friendly part of the restaurant. Upon arrival, due to lack of space we were put on a table of 6 and 4 in the bar. I had to request an additional table as 10 seats won't sit 12 people. The barmaid was lovely and accommodating, she rectified this quickly. The food was amazing, arrived promptly and tasted fantastic, fresh, good portions and hot! Definitely reccomend the West Country Burger!!! The reason for the low stars was the man (I believe the manager) hovering over us as we finished our meal. He removed unfinished drinks from our table and stood watching us, while propped against the bar maybe 8ft away from us. He did not speak to us or express any issues, we were a family group ranging from newborn to 60 with 3 well behaved dogs, the children were being good and the adults were just catching up, The pub was also relatively empty as it was a Tuesday lunchtime, there were no people waiting to be sat and we weren't bothering anyone. I could understand if we were loud or rude, or even if it was busy but that isnt the case. We simply wanted to let our food go down and order pudding and coffees, however he clearly wanted to clear the table. According to the website groups over 5 are given 2.5 hours to dine. We were there an hour before the hovering began, sadly this made a large negative impact on our visit. Especially for my sister who after eating her wanted to feed her baby but ended up doing so in the car.

Great night at chain locker tonight our waiter Will H was superb will definetly be coming again brilliant service and fantastic food.

Lovely late stay at this lovely pub with rooms in the centre of Falmouth. Beautiful room with views over the water, very comfortable bed with luxurious bedding. Breakfast was cooked really well, plentiful and all the staff we came into contact with were friendly and professional. One tiny niggle, although Elemis toiletries are provided, this consisted of a tiny bar of soap and a dual shampoo and body wash bottle in the shower which needed to be pressed really hard to get the gel out. No body or hand lotion were provided which was a bit of a shame. But will definitely be returning again we loved it so much!!!

We went to celebrate my son's 18th birthday celebrations. Sat at the best table overlooking the harbour at the big window. Really great food and fantastic service from both Ben & Will ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s kind of great experience having your meal by the amazing view of sea .. food was delicious ..ambience was very interesting to see old ships belongings , paintings really enjoyed being here

We love the Chainlocker, its staff and its food and ales and are regulars when we stay in Falmouth once a month. BUT, tonight was not a good experience. On arrival we were told there were no mussels (our Chainlocker favourite now back on the...

Great Hotel, in a great location. James, and his team, were excellent. The dinner’s and breakfasts we had over our two night stay were delicious (esp. the sea food sharer!!) Thanks for a great weekend!

This has become our go to pub everytime we are in the area. Great food ( loved both the starters and mains, and beer, friendly staff, well priced and prompt service. Dog friendly in the pub area downstairs and was made to feel welcome. Highly...

Ristorante di hotel molto carino. Discreto sia il servizio che il menù. Bella vista sul porto. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo

We had a lovely meal in this restaurant. The regular St Austell Brewery menu but still good. The food was perfectly prepared and the young lady that served us was friendly and helpful.

This was a fantastic place to have a lovely meal and drink. The food was absolutely fantastic and the taste was beautiful. The staff were very friendly, couldn't do enough for anyone.

Just a splendid auld pub, good Cornish beer, probably got food if you’re after that, didn’t have any mesel

Booked for Sunday lunch in the restaurant. Nice table with an amazing view. Friendly and courteous staff. Food was really good, hot and plentiful. Also had many great visits to the bar during the week, weekends are extremely busy, but barstaff are efficient and courteous

We had a wonderful dinner in this charming pub/restaurant in Falmouth. The pub has a great atmosphere and is serving a good choice of ales. We had dinner in the pub which was delicious and they also have a restaurant area upstairs. On Wednesday evenings...

Having been to the Chain Locker a number of times previously we booked for an early evening meal online. On arrival we were told our table was upstairs which was fine, the , when we went upstairs, we’re told that we could eat on our...

My aunt & uncle came to stay with us for the oyster festival We love it here so convinced my aunt & uncle to dine here & so we ate here on a Friday & again for a roast on Sunday. My Aunty is extremely...

We had a lovely one night stay here Great location in centre of Falmouth Clean good sized room and bathroom with a bath Lovely bed and pillows Two windows over looking the harbour So good views Breakfast was great - huge choice including vegan options...

We stay in Falmouth twice a year to visit family and always end up here. It was a favourite of my late father’s which originally drew us to give it a try. It’s clean & plenty of space, (we are all tall), staff friendly (we...

We had a very good lunch here this week. Sat on the balcony in terrific October sun. As usual, the staff are friendly and professional. The food is always up to standard. St Austell Brewery pubs are excellent and always reliable. The restaurant at The...

Quality of food is definitely getting worse not better. The steak was over cooked ( was ordered rare) and poor. The curries were very average and bhajis, which were a nice touch, we inedible. Pure salt. Scampi and chips was OK but literally thrown on...

The Chain Locker in Falmouth really is one of my favourite pubs; we make a beeline for it whenever we visit Falmouth. The staff are very friendly and efficient, the beers (including my beloved Hicks) are excellently kept, and the food is wonderful too. The...

We came across this lovely traditional pub by accident and decided to pop in for a quick drink. We ended up having a further 2 drinks and a vegetarian Sunday roast. Both the ales and the food were fabulous with great service, we will definitely...

We have been going to The Chain Locker for the last 26 years, it's a real pub with excellen food and ale and really nice staff. Back again very soon.

Wir waren gleich 2 Abende hintereinander dort zum Essen. Es war alles lecker! Egal ob Burger, Salat, Fish and Chips...

Lovely evening meal with the family. Good service,friendly staff and nice food so a very enjoyable meal in the upstairs restaurant.

We were lucky enough to experience the superb hospitality at the Chainlocker on 2 evenings recently. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating & professional. The food was delicious & plenty of it both in the private dining area and the bar area. Fish &...

Disappointing. Burger was over cooked. Staff refused to give anyone a table with a view despite several being available for the duration of our meal. Won’t visit again.

Lovely staff greeted us and Charlie looked after us really well. I had the mackerel starter, an wish I could eat it again. My main was the chicken, ham and mushrooms pie, again really lovely, but failed to finish so had a little rest before...

Incredible experience on a Sunday. Had the chicken roast and was beyond brilliant. All staff were extremely generous and kind as well. Will be back if I’m ever in the area

Had an excellent dinner at chainlocker on a busy Friday night served by the lovely grace. She helped us with food choices and recommendations on what to go for. When the food arrived it was delicious and came out quickly. Everyone was happy 10/10 would...

Love the chain locker and been coming here since I was old enough, but the food isn’t great. I keep trying at various intervals but since it was done up a few years ago, the food has been really disappointing. What should be a great...

All the staff were lovely. Food was brilliant and service spot on. Not a bad word to say. We went to the pub downstairs three times and loved it just the same.

Mooie pub, heerlijke live muziek, druk en gezellig. Ook het restaurant boven was zeer goed, lekker gegeten, prima wijn en...

Came here for a quick drink with friends at the bar. staff really nice and friendly, atmosphere really nice. Didn’t try any of the food. So can’t comment on that. I would go again for more drinks and try out the food next time I’m...

ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Location incantevole. Personale disponibile. Buono tutto, anche il dessert!!

I recently visited the Chain Locker and was incredibly impressed with the staff. I had been searching for a wheelchair-accessible place to eat and the staff were extremely accommodating. They took the time to show us various ways to access the building with a wheelchair....

This restaurant is great for harbour views. The food is consistently good and the staff are professional and friendly .

£8.50 for a minuscule portion of squid approx 6 cubes and a portion of chips £4 that fit into a coffee cup Absolutely rubbish along with pushy staff asking if we would like more drinks …… Not a great experience

Lovely hotel, great location. Nice bar and really lovely amazing staff. This hotel is very authentic. Food is good both for breakfast and evening meals. Very comfortable beds. Exceptionally clean toilets for the bar/restaurant. This hotel has a lift too which is a big tick...

Very good food and great service from Charlotte on what was a very busy night. The food arrived remarkably quickly despite us arriving at the same time as several other tables, we’d certainly return when next in Falmouth.

We stayed 2 nights and would definitely go back . The room was lovely , bed was really comfy and all was spotless. We ate there and enjoyed our food and all staff were doing a good service and pleasant. Should of mentioned at time...

Really enjoyed our visit to The Chain Locker. Nice atmosphere in the bar downstairs, lovely restaurant upstairs. Great location, Great Service, Great food!

The upstairs dining room is really lovely, great view, great food and a really good atmosphere. The courtyard outside is a much livelier area targetted more at social drinks, but don't let that put off, once upstairs its a lovely restaurant.