Farmers Arms St Merryn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Never stopping here again. Rude owners/managers, live music was a joke, pints the most expensive in the village and food just not fit for consumption. How you can argue when the food is clearly undercooked is beyond me.

Great food, great atmosphere with friendly staff and a fun landlady. Very good vegetarian options and dog friendly. Will be going back and highly recommend.

We stopped eating at this local pub over a year ago as the standard was low. We used to enjoy the curry night but bhaji’s were always burnt, boiled chicken added to the tikka masala was noted. It seemed that the pride of fresh cooking was lost. We have recently dropped by to meet friends and have been absolutely appalled at the attitude of the male manager. He takes no pride in pulling a pint and literally throws you an over poured pint. I observed that he can’t pull a two pour pint of Guinness and his rudeness to tourists and unknown locals like ourselves is absolutely unforgivable. With a don’t give a damn attitude like his I am not surprised that many locals avoid this pub.

Went in for 2 pints, didn't see the parking signs. No one at the bar told me to register my car details for parking. Fined £60. Never will I go here again

Lovely setting, great staff, food was delicious, the teens loved the home made lasagne carvery was very nice, great range of drinks and a lively beer garden to relax in afterwards. The landlord was great, she couldn't do enough for us, even bought our birthday girl a drink ..

Pop in here when on holiday now that the tredrea inn is closed 🥺

Amazing food and such quick service. We sat outside in the kids play area and it had a great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Basic food but very nice what we had, not much choice really. Staff were very nice and attentive.

£20 for a pizza? Are you having a laugh? Came here 20 years on the trot, several times per holiday. You’re taking the mickey with your prices.

My partner and I had the Sunday Carvery it was stunning the best we have had for a long time. Pub was lovely and all the staff were very welcoming.

I was in here tonight in the beer garden listening to the band which they were absolutely brilliant until the the manger kicked them out

Went for a meal in the early evening. Staff were really good, attentive and they made sure we had put our reg in for the car park. Traditional pub food, reasonably priced. We will definitely be returning when next in the area.

Inadequate signage in the car park. This is clearly deliberate so they can force people to rack up fines. Very dishonest and out of order.

Ordered a vegetarian lasagne but it was almost entirely cheese, was very hard to find any veg in it. Felt quite sick afterwards. Expect better for a £16 meal.

Fantastic meat pie. Just have to have it every time!

Good food and very quick service. Portion sizes were large. The carvery was great, large amounts of meat and then fill your plate with the extras you want. Huge car park at the back (don’t forget to type in your number when you arrive) and play area for the children

Great pub..terrific welcome from JC….. Food just great…..but sharing with more dogs than people just does not make it! We won’t be back as they are obviously more important to your business than us mere humans!

Arrived at around 6pm asked if space for 5 + child in high chair to which I was told there was Ordered drinks and food simultaneously and the food came out suspiciously quickly after the drinks Tucked in only to find the formed scampi was mushy and watery inside with un appetising soggy chips especially as the coleslaw had gone runny and leached into them. Complained and had changed to a burger that was OK. However having been several times before myself and family feel standard's have dropped significantly since the new management have taken over.

Brilliant little find, decent food and good selection of drinks. The lady who I believe may be the owner is an absolute gem, extremely hospitable, kind welcoming and can’t do enough for customers. Made sure we had a good table to eat our tea and watch the football, and we didn’t have to leave the table again as the service was attentive and super smiley! Great vibe thank you so much we will be back !

We popped here for our evening meal and didn’t have a reservation. We had our two large dogs with us. We were given a great table to accommodate us. The staff were very friendly and efficient, the food was really good quality and great value. Glad we arrived when we did because it filled up quickly. Highly recommend.

Nice traditional pub, very busy for a Monday night, which is a good sign.

Great food, warm welcome with friendly service. Good menu choice. Wish we'd discovered it sooner. Went last 2 nights of hols, great both times. Home made food, fab chips and puds to die for. No charge for extra custard, ice cream or clotted cream with puds. Owner clearly loves her job and this is reflected in staff. Can't wait to go again next year.

Excellent food very friendly landlady reasonable price

We ate at the Farmers last year, and the food was reheated to the point it was dry and hard. The extra gravy didn't help with the pie. We went back this year in the hope things may have improved but they haven't. Curry of the day was edible but obviously not homemade but my partners Lasagne was reheated, dry, and a quarter of it was burnt and inedible. It's such a shame as it's the local to many that have caravans and holiday homes in St. Merryn. We definitely won't be going back!

We were only here one night. From the coast 42 min. on foot. Nice place, nice pub. You can eat properly here. Friendly, very hard-working staff. The breakfast was excellent, served personally by the boss. The room was very small, two single beds. Already a bit worn out. The bathroom with a bathtub was ok and clean.

Stayed 3 nights with my dog. Staff are great, couldn't do enough to ensure me and especially my dog were well catered for. Excellent food. Great location with fantastic beaches and coastal path nearby.

Wonderful hospitality, great food, busy at times Definitely go again Bert and Ernie

Eaten here twice in last week. The landlady was extremely welcoming. Choice on menu okay. Lunch offering better. But both were good hearty food.

Excellent meal at this lovely traditional Cornish pub. Very friendly staff, efficient service. I had the Hunters Chicken, huge portion, husband had the steak and ale pie and mash. The pie was a proper one, not just in a dish with pastry lid! We will probably return at the end of our holiday. It was very busy, so advisable to book.

Had my doubts about the Wednesday carvery, but it was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend

Had an amazing weeks holiday here with Harley the English Springer. Breakfasts were amazing. Nothing too much trouble. Got loads. Even Harley was given 2 sausages by the sausage lady aka Jacqui. We ate there every night also as the food was great and amounts were tummy busting. Diet starts now. Lol. Amazing entertainment on Saturday. Brilliant atmosphere in general. Beaches were within walking distance with beautiful scenery and great walks on the coastal paths. Can't rate high enough. Thanks Guys for a wonderful stay.

Stayed locally for a weeks holiday and the Farmers Arms was down the road from where we were staying and I cannot thank them and praise them enough for their service, hospitality and delicious food. Having visited a few times for food and drink with our dogs, one of them not comfortable around other dogs, they were so accommodating and always sat us where we could distance our dogs which has made such a difference to our holiday having initially been reluctant to dine out with her. The food was top and would definitely recommend. Made our holiday thank you so much.

Lovely pub nice location. Good music Steve panter. The most rude miserable bar staff I've ever come across.

I too had a pcn from car park. Didn’t see the number plate input at the bar. I messaged them on Facebook and they were so helpful, speaking to the relevant parties and cancelling the fine. The pub is also great, we go every year. Thank you again for your help!

£100 parking fine and we spent 45 mins having a drink. I certainly didn't see any signage on the way in to the car park (I came from Harlyn direction). POPLA appeal was of no use either, as they dismissed my evidence of inadequate signage by stating that others in the pub at the same time as me had registered their vehicle (yes, probably locals "in the know", or people who have had to learn the hard way by getting fined?!). Before visiting I had even checked the Farmers Arms website, and on the front page it clearly states the parking is free!! Seriously misled by this out of date information. No warning within the pub by staff or signage either. Looking at other poor reviews for this pub, I can see I'm not the first to be stung like this. Wouldn't be surprised if the pub are on commission from Civil Enforcement. Certainly won't ever go here again based on principle.

Had a nice meal here but the price for a bottle of Prosecco was well over the top at around £34, can not recall the exact price.

First time there. Managed to get a table and food was very nice. Staff were just as nice

Great place, great food and great staff

Been visiting this pub for the best part of 20 years allways recommended people to eat here , because it normally caters for vegetarians aswel as meat eaters , the carvery was dreadful , No nut roast available on Sunday and also the Wednesday for my wife , meat was average Sunday , Wednesday it was barely cooked , roast potatoes were hard , runner beans were stringy , Yorkshire puds looked like they were 3 days old , and gravy like water , very disappointed especially as it’s allways been amazing , I recommend you get a New chef on board asap , unfortunately 2 bad meals inside a week means we will not be back , which is a shame because it’s a great pub ! 😢

Great food and service thank you

We dropped in for a relaxed drink with friends whilst on holiday.

Had a Carvery at this pub and it was quite possibly the best roast I’ve ever had. Phenomenal! Also had the Burger & chip and the chips were real chips not frozen ones. Lovely olde pub, fantastic food. Very highly recommended! Went to The Rick Stein pub down the road the night before and it was rubbish and twice as expensive!

We popped in for lunch - it was utterly dire. I’ve had great lasagnes, and I’ve had poor ones, but I’ve never had anything like this one! Congealed, with a grey meaty sludge at the bottom, and almost tasteless. A tablespoonful of bought in coleslaw, and a few lank leaves did nothing to put lipstick on this particular pig! Oh, and it was vastly overpriced. My wife had the soup…vegetable but tasteless with no evidence of seasoning. Sadly, pubs are closing all over the UK - on what we experienced the Farmers’ Arms deserves to join the list.

A wonderful experience at this lovely cosy pub. Sunday roast superb and catered for a Gluten free request in a friendly and professional manner, nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend this gem of a pub🤩

Went back for our annual Easter Sunday roast and it was super as always. They are just so friendly and helpful, and great with our young family. Absolutely super. Best pub in the area by miles. Thank you very much.

Had a lovely meal this evening, we were made to feel very welcome by all the staff and very frienfly landlady, very dog friendly even bought water and treats for our golden retriever buddy. We will definitely visit again.x

Excellent service good wholesome food and a lot of it! The pub is huge🙀 Well done guys it’s hard to find places that tick all the boxes.

Had a Sunday evening carvery service and food both good and as you would expect for pub food. Would be happy to recommend.

If tales of tavern glory and culinary conquests tickle your fancy, then fasten your seatbelts. We’re taking a detour to The Farmers Arms in St Merryn, where the atmosphere is as rich as their gravy (more on that later). 🍽️ Strategically positioned at a crossroads that’s more popular than a sunny spot on a chilly day, this gem doesn’t just face a petrol station; it stands as a testament to good food, great company, and an even greater welcome. And let's not forget its prime location across from that tempting fish & chip shop. It's like the universe conspired to bring all good things together at one junction. Parking's a breeze, thanks to their futuristic ANPR system. Just don't forget to register your carriage upon arrival, or you might find yourself with a magical slip of paper demanding gold. 🚙✨ Dog aficionados, rejoice! The Farmers Arms could well be the utopia you’ve been dreaming of. Here, dogs aren’t just allowed; they’re celebrated. Fancy a sleepover? Their B&B rooms are ready to pamper your pooch. Imagine that – a pub that loves your dog as much as you do. 🐕‍🦺 Waltzing in for lunch is as easy as pie, but when it comes to dinner, and especially their legendary Sunday Carvery, making a reservation is as essential as seasoning in cooking. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this feast. Ah, the Sunday Carvery. It was Mothering Sunday when our party of 14 descended upon this culinary haven, each dish served was a testament to the chefs' dedication and skill. And yes, while I navigate the tricky seas of potato starch intolerance, the team at The Farmers Arms navigated it with me. Though the gravy was off-limits (crafted with the usual potato starch), the chefs kindly whipped up some fresh rice. And when it came to the cauliflower cheese, extra cheese sauce on my plate made for a delightful substitute. 🧀 About the Yorkshire Pudding – while tales of its enormity have been greatly exaggerated (by me, in a previous telling), let me set the record straight: it was a perfectly normal size but crafted with such skill that it felt like a feast in its own right. Meats? Oh, the meats. Asking for a bit of each – beef, turkey, and gammon – I was presented with a bounty fit for royalty. Each slice was a masterpiece: tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Accompanied by a hearty selection of fresh vegetables, the meal was a symphony of flavours, a true celebration of farm-to-table freshness. In summary, The Farmers Arms is not just a pub; it's a slice of paradise for food lovers, dog enthusiasts, and anyone in between. With its heartwarming atmosphere and culinary prowess, it’s a beacon of joy in Cornwall. I’m already plotting my return to this bastion of delight and highly recommend you do the same. For those in search of joy, a full belly, and perhaps a new favorite spot, look no further than The Farmers Arms. Your table awaits! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Beautiful good food good prices gorgeous setting can say no more.

Great food. Excellent service.

Quiet meal out absolutely ruined. Landlord screeching at a customer was almost as bad as the sorry excuse for "entertainment" that struck up in the corner. Food was tolerable but not great for what it cost. Never felt so embarrassed on a date. As It was my recommendation from visiting 7 or 8 years ago. Seriously gone down hill. Do not visit!!

Sadly we didn’t read any reviews before our visit food was very average but not the price we paid bar man apparently the owner looked unapproachable so we didn’t say anything not sure I’d give it a second go

Came for food and happy hour drinks, drank more than usual obvs coz of the offer, and joked with the barman about having an extra round as it was happy hour. Only when we came to pay our bill we are told they don't do it any more??? It only just started?? Absolutely scammed. Avoiding until they get a new landlord!

Absolutely fabulous. Great food, great service, great atmosphere and dog friendly. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stop after a beach walk. Will definitely be back.

March 2022: We arrived in the village just after 8 PM and needed dinner but no other establishment was open. They close their kitchen at 8 but told us they'd reopen it for us. The food was amazing, decor was cozy and warm, and the staff were as friendly as ever. I would absolutely recommend. 2 year update: Not much has physically changed. It still seems warm and cozy inside. However, the menu has substantially diminished and the food tasted like every other pub kitchen. It feels less like an inclusive establishment and more like a business. Aside from the interior, this is your average pub.

Booked for Sunday lunch and the carvery was amazing. The food ordered from the menu was not so amazing but we still enjoyed it. Just a note to the team on tabling, we booked 2 dogs in but were sat at the table right in front of the entry/exit point, which is a bottle neck with folk trying to get seated and pay, this simply isn't the best place to put folks with dogs. We asked to be moved and were without issue but perhaps take payment at people's tables to ease this situation.

Where else can you get a meal deal on a Saturday evening and what a deal it is: 2 ribeye steaks with all the trimmings and a bottle of wine for £35. My steak was delicious. The chips were nicely crunchy. The service was welcoming and friendly. Why go anywhere else?

Brilliant food, good service. Highly recommended

Some rough looking people from st columb minor council estate

If u want a really lush carvery look no further than the farmers arms ,good quality of food the best roast I have ever had the roast potatoes were to die for!!!!! The staff are really friendly n helpful u couldn’t wish for a better service,so if u are ever in st Merryn pop into the farmers arms !!!! All the food was fantastic !!

Over promised under delivered . Disappointed in the evening carvery and mark up on wine .( £6 in supermarket price in pub £22 !!!!) carvery was just kept warm all day greasy parsnips Cauifloer cheese under cooked . Massively over priced . Plus side good local band

Great Sunday carvery. Good value. Friendly service.

Excellent customer service. Very accommodating if you have dietary restrictions. They went out of their way to make our experience a good one. Would go back again.

Olde worldly traditional English dog friendly pub

Sadly this pub has gone the same way as many others in the area. Over priced and poor quality. I had the home made chilli. Very disappointing, I thought it was strange that I had to remove a large bay leaf from the food at the beginning and then I realised that this must had been a bolagnaise sauce for the home made chilli which they had just dumped kidney beans in. The rest of the families food was mediocre too I’m sad to say. If you want a beer and watch sky sports this is the place. If you want a nice quality well prepared meal - find somewhere else.

Regular visitors whenever in the area. Staff very friendly, service efficient. food very good and reasonably priced. A proper village pub.

Gone down hill was a great little village pub food was average there are plenty of good eateries just as local I’m not sure I’d return

Great Staff, great food. Excellent Sunday carvery lunch with really well prepared vegetables, very good beef and gammon. Would definitely recommend 👍

We have one again had the most amazing food and wonderful service. We have eaten here for over 20 years and never had a bad meal. Long may this continue.

Fantastic meal. There were 12 of us celebrating a birthday and we had incredible service and felt completely spoilt. We all opted for the Sunday carvery which was delicious and all plates were cleared.

Fantastic experience….staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time…food was delicious….would definitely recommend it

Sadly the staff weren’t very attentive, left us stood waiting whilst they had a good chat with their colleagues. We walked out in the end as they insisted that we should pay for swapping the garlic bread for chips even though they were the same price - that’s just profiteering.

Fabulous carvery as always - very welcome as we had just made our move to Cornwall - this will be a place we will be visiting regularly for their lovely food. Really friendly and helpful staff - highly recommended

Been coming here for over 40 years. Food is excellent but we miss the carvery. Relaxed family atmosphere.

Been here many times. A little bit more illuminated than my last visit😆. Food was very good if a little bit huge. Definitely value for 💰. Helpful friendly staff.

Excellent friendly pub with a really good buzz Thanks to ALL

This is lovely pub friendly,food was good and very good value so I can recommend it.Only wish I had read reviews before going,We went on three occasions,so hoping the parking fine,(Appeal turned down)is the only one I get ,so cannot give 5stars.

Fab food and service very friendly and helpful

Went for carvery which was decent

Visited in June, its been a regular for us whilst on our annual camping trip. Unaware of new parking arrangements meant I received a £100 fine in October. Certainly won't be gong back!

This has to be the best Pub food in Cornwall. Its rare you get more that you wanted or expected. The service was very friendly, the kids ate for free, and the food was excellent quality and very satisfying portions. Sam and the team were great, highly recommended.

Whilst on holiday in Trevone we passed this little pub on a day out, so we decided the following evening to go there for a meal. The daughter booked us a table for 6 of us, and we had two dogs as well( which were welcome). Upon entering the pub we had to watch our heads as it's an old building and obviously low beams but was really cosy inside with a lovely old fashioned cooking range in the fireplace. After we sat down at our table the staff were very friendly and professional, they told us about the new menu and also about the new Thursday night Pizza challenge which one of my grandsons decided to go for ( eat as much pizza as you can for a fixed one if price, once you finish a pizza you order your next one if you can manage it and eat that, keep going until you can't eat no more, and at the mo 16 slices is the most, my grandson managed 13, not bad for a 12yr old, so his name is on the leaderboard) . We ordered out meals and was amazed at the portion size, which was excellent value for money, and the chips were second to non. All in all a very enjoyable meal and a wonderful atmosphere ( and a very busy place too) and we was disappointed that we would only be there the once as we were heading home the day after, but rest assured that then next ti ever are in the area on holiday we will definitely be calling back for more Many thanks to the staff for a wonderful meal and drinks. Unfortunately no photos to accompany the review as we was too busy enjoying ourselves

This pub is definitely worth a try. We're a family who are quite particular about our eating out so when I say the food was great, it really was. My son and husband had the farmers burger and they said it was better than the Rick stein burger that they had at the start of our holiday. So thays saying something! I had the pizza which was stone baked and fully loaded. Yummy. Our wonderful waitress Kelly was amazing and really looked after us, she was so friendly and welcoming as we're the other staff. Thanks for the memories. We'll be back x Oh and kids eat free Monday to Thursday I think Kelly said but unfortunately my kids are well into their adults menus now.

I have used this premises many times over the last 9 years where parking was never a problem. I went there on July the 2nd 2023 and had a meal with my son. Unknown to me the business had changed its parking arrangements which meant I was required to register my car as being in the car park for legitimate reasons, but like many others I suspect, did not observe the tiny signs confirming this requirement, so was completely oblivious to this new ruling. I must stress that when I ordered my meal no staff members appraised me of this new parking arrangement. The meal I ordered cost approx. £47.00 but following the fine, I received a further £170.00 in parking fines. The meal was average and was not worth £217.00. This review has been posted due to the fact that when I was aware of the fine I contacted the Farmers Arms on 3 occasions to resolve this but I never had anyone call me back. I paid the fine as I did not want to get a bad credit record. When I attended on that date there were only 6 other cars in the car park, which could probably accommodate up to 50 cars. The issue of persons using this car park for parking to attend other premises in the area was not an issue as this was outside of the busy holiday period. For me this a clear example of no one wanting to look at this from a common sense point of view and my opinion now is that the Framers Arms are using this new approach as a way of generating other income streams as it does not respect and value customers who have supported them over an extended period of time. I will not be attending this premises ever again and will advise all of my friends and family to avoid going there due to my experience. If you do go to this premises please ensure that you do log your car details with staff so you do not have to endure the same experience I have had to go through.

I have written one review previously. However, after now having to fight a parking charge notice after following all requirements of parking g there and spending nearly a hundred quid I have to add a warning if this unscrupulous parking company ruining this eating experience. You only have to enter your car reg which I did and witnessed by my family. They won’t even pass me the evidence. Now facing civil action. Sorry Farmer’s Arms. Lovely food, great service. Ruined by Civil Enforcement’Ltd’.

The lunch was awful!! We should have complained- I feel the chips on all meals were not freshly cooked & also the vegetable chilli was dried up and didn’t look appetising at all. Overall, a poor experience.

We stayed at the Farmers Arms for a few days whilst visiting friends. Food was fantastic, especially the breakfast. Staff were very helpful checking in and throughout the stay. The room was very comfortable and quiet as well as exceptionally clean. Be careful with the parking….despite registering our car on the terminal in the pub, the car parking firm (nothing to do with the pub) tried to fine us various amounts. The staff at the pub were very helpful in getting that issue resolved. In future I will take a photo on my phone of the confirmation message on screen to use as evidence.

Four of us had a really good meal. I had the chicken burger with a side of sweet potato fries and onion rings, came piping hot and the burger was excellent, clearly made with a lot of care and everything was piping hot. The other diners in my party had the moo and ale pie, the vegan burger, the whitebait and the rainbow salad. Beware that servings are huge but we just about managed to fit in dessert - the brownie sundae was really good too! This is proper (and delicious) pub grub in hearty portions and at a reasonable price point

What a great pub, the signs informing us about parking were everywhere on entering the car park and on entering the pub, the staff were very friendly and always helpful, I ordered the fish and chips which was amazing. Will be back 10 out of 10 🫶xx

Like many others, we were unaware that you paid for parking at rear of pub ……..very poor signage. We received a £100 fine in post today! Restaurant/pub owners need to realise that when they use unscrupulous private companies they are actually damaging their own businesses....

My wife and I gave just returned from our holiday and found this pub by accident on our travels on the north coast and so glad we did! Absolute little gem of a pub. Food was plentiful and delicious and the mid week cavery was...

After having several nice meals last year when staying in St Merryn we were looking forward to our visit. The four meals we ordered were all horrible, ice cold mediterranean tart served on limp old salad leaves plastered in balsamic vinegar. I asked if I...

We tried the new Johnny's Leek and Potato soup for starters it was delicious. We then all had a main, the food was also delicious, staff absolutely lovely nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

Myself and my husband had the steak pie and it was awful, for a start portion sizes were ridiculous, meat around the edges was just about black and crusty and meat was also chewy, lots of fat and gristle, gravy inside pie was like jelly...

Stopped for lunch on way to Penrose. Lovely little traditional pub on the high street. We had soft drinks and ordered salads. The salads were enormous and very filling. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We would thoroughly recommend.

Live local so been here a few times. We want be going again. I had chicken burger, chicken was like rubber, salad was fit for the bin and chips seemed stale, My mother in law had hunters chicken, same state, we both left over half....

Fantastic carvery, staff very friendly and accommodating had a breakfast there on a different day and again couldn’t fault the service and staff

Lots of swearing between bar staff and customers, wish we had left at that stage. We were seated quickly and the waiting staff were very pleasant. Our meals came promptly and were very hot. My husband had lasagne which was so stodgy he only ate...

The language from one of the bartenders was appalling. This appeared to be banter between him and regulars. The F and T words were fast and furious. Not what you want for a quiet drink. The place stinks of stale fat and the toilets are...