Fraggle Rock Bar in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Not normally one for reviews but the reviewer who shared the term Basil Fawlty was bang on. Have a read of the reviews 3 and less and also the responder's inability ever to take on-board feedback without some sarcastic remark or, you should of told us and got into the inevitable difficult exchange where the customer is made uncomfortable. Sometimes it is better to just pay, go, and never return. As Jeff Bezos says “ your brand is what customers say about you when you are not in the room” Instead making the customer feel uncomfortable or need to raise, the food and experience need to be right in the first place is my advice. Our experience was that the service was ok, the server was polite. However, the food was a mixed bag. Four of us had the burgers, OMG, I have never seen or experienced anything like it. It looked anaemic, burger looked like it was out of a birdseye pack and had been boiled or microwaved, whatever it was it was weird. I opted for cheese topping which consisted of just a single slice of processed cheese slapped on for which a charge (1.75 I think for a slice of processed cheese), not even a token amount of lettuce to decorate the plate, or even in the burger. Just a small portion of sweaty /soggy chips. I was stunned when I saw if arrive. I thought it was just me so did not say anything then, when we came out others in the party who had the same said "what the hell was that food". It was not cheap either. I wish I took a photo of it as it would have shown better. I can only describe the look at something you made at home when starting to cook as a child. Further, what I found weird was for someone running a hospitality business the person appeared to find customers irritating no matter what, his comments, and attitude were off and we had not even upset him, hence the Basil Ref, I get it. I could go on but I will suffice to say; Clearly, some people like the place, and maybe we were just unlucky. Alternatively, on St Martins the Six Bell's is friendly, Quirky and the food is significantly better value. I loved Fraggle owner's comments ref they were one of the only places serving brown crab which basically means serving all of the crab, nothing special just rinsing the most out of the crab but dressing it up as if it is. LOL. If you want crab/ shellfish then the cafe on Bryer is fantastic and value for money. Sorry sir I appreciate that you will want to be in denial and throw stones back so be it if it helps you, but it is honest feedback on our experience. Maybe if you took some of the less flattering feedback on board as well as only the good then you would delight more of your customers. That or embrace the Basil Fawlty experience and people could flock to the establishment for the experience.

Had a fabulous meal with my daughter. A table with a gorgeous view, coupled with lovely (and relaxed) service. The Fraggle Rock is a lot of fun to be in! Proper, affordable pub food with a great choice of drinks - we love it.

Memorable. A great wee place that offers excellent food and atmosphere. We had a great welcome and our lunch was delicious. Don't miss this if you are on Bryher.

Excellent dinner at Fraggle Rock as usual. First class vegetable curry, good atmosphere and excellent staff service. Will continue to be on our itinerary for future visits !

Amazing crab sandwich, reasonable prices, service and view and they serve Offshore pilsner on tap! Wish we'd found it earlier.

Good for coffee and cake or a stronger drink. Close to the quay when you arrive, or just before you leave.

Recently spent a week on the Isles of Scilly, just off the mainland of Cornwall, UK.While spending a day visiting the island of Bryher, we called at the Fraggle Rock café/bar/restaurant for an Al fresco lunch.My Wife is a coeliac and it can sometimes be difficult for establishments to cater for her dietary restrictions.Sue and her extremely capable staff were brilliant!Nothing was too much trouble! They even had gluten free bread available!Also, the two young ladies that were "waiting tables" were very pleasant and courteous. They had to make a couple of visits back into the kitchen for allergy advice but always with a smile on their faces.Plus - we had fantastic food!

This has to be one of my all time favourites. The setting, the food, the company, staff are just magnificent. I took my partner with me camping on Bryher during the lifting of restrictions. They had sanitiser everywhere and a brilliant one way system and we felt 100% safe. Chris as always is just the perfect host and his wife's food and presentation of food amazing. The waitresses are just so helpful and cheery.....it might not be everyone's cup of tea.....but for me this is perfection. Views, great food, friendliness....... and Bryher ......... we are in our 60's and my GF said she would never camp again at this age.....she has already asked me to book again for 2021 lol!!!! Oh we ate at Fraggle rock about 10 times during our stay!

As Lockdown comes in again we were lucky to escape to Bryher for the day and even luckier to find Fraggle open in November. We had a great lunch of cod chowder followed by Bakewell tart and a citrus drizzle cake. Everything seemed well with the world in this idyllic spot. Even the Covid rules are brilliant here. We just hope when we visit next year life will be getting back to normal!

Good fresh food. Locally sourced wherever possible. Tasty and well presented. They will modify the menu to suit dietary requirements. Recommended.

A welcome cuppa after our short ferry crossing. As the weather was good, we sat outside on a little bench. A delightful location, away from it all.

Good setting but an awful lot of signs telling you what not to do. Nice to see a signed photo from Gary Liniker in the toilet.

Excellent food, ale and great atmosphere. Really friendly staff, great service and a little lovely evening all round! Would very much recommend a visit.

When we arrived ,the proprietor seemed to be rather twitched about the new covid regs He reminded me slightly of Basil Fawlty and the hotel inspector The open crab sandwiches consisted of a single slice of bread smeared with brown crab meat and topped with very small pieces of white meat which tasted as though they'd been defrostedNot a patch on the delicious chunky ones we had the previous day at the Seven Stones inn on ST MARTIN'S

Perfectly situated near the ferry dock so that you can have a drink or a bite to eat after a long walk before heading back off island. We didn't eat but what came out looked pretty good. The staff are very friendly.

What a superb bar! The staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. It was my wife's birthday and a fresh bottle of Cava was opened without question just to serve one glass. The quality of the crab salad was first rate. Covid precautions were excellently thought through and any necessary advice delivered with a light touch. This is a must for a coffee stop by day or an evening drink.

We had dinner twice at Fraggle Rock during our week on Bryher. Very Covid secure for starters, so we felt quite safe.The food was delicious. The fish and chip night on Friday is a must. The a la carte menu on our other night offered a great selection at reasonable prices. The home made curry was superb.The upstairs bar and restaurant seating was cosy and made for a lovely ambience, whilst the outside tables overlooking the Tresco channel were a perfect setting.We are returning to Bryher next year and Fraggle Rock will definitely see more of us!

Fantastic week of fantastic food. Beautifully baked Camembert (almost every night!). Literally the best chips we’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked mushrooms (and I’m very fussy!). Delicious mackerel. Yummy brownie. And so much more. Such friendly and helpful staff. Chris the owner is a star.

Lovely pub with amazing views. Our visit was spoilt by them charging £5.70 for a latte with an extra shot. My husband always orders an extra shot and normally pays an extra 50p.

Great place to stop off for a coffee and to take in the views before heading off around Bryher. Friendly staff and a Covid-secure entry/exit system.

Fraggle is my families favourite pub full stop! It's in a special place with fantastic views and a few steps away from Kitchen Par which is such a lovely sheltered beach. We always have our first and our last meal here because the food is fresh and fun and Chris, Sue and staff become such an integral part of our holiday experience. Even with Covid hanging over our heads the pub felt safe; either to eat in the garden or follow the well thought out one way system to use the bar and order safely. Don't forget to book if you want to eat in during busy times! Enjoy!

Ate here on a Tuesday lunchtime in September, scampi and chips very good, nice pint of Korev in the sunshine, and a very well organised covid-safe system

A characterful, old fashioned stone pub in a wonderful setting, with Hangman's Rock and Cromwells tower across the sound and yachts bobbing on the water. The food was good, tasty, plentiful and reasonably priced. The outside eating area is perfect for a late afternoon sundowner.

We ate here twice whilst camping just up the hill and the menu always provided tempting variety with good sized portions and friendly service too. Very clearly covid attentive too.

We spent two lovely evenings eating here. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly - and the food absolutely delicious- freshly cooked and very tasty. The mackerel pate alone is worth visitIng for- had the chef bottled it to sell we would have bought it all. Thank you for two lovely evenings - food and ambiance. A very special place on a very specialIsland.

We had a lovely lunch with friends on Bryher. We sat outside in the sun. The one way system and social distancing is being managed really well. The open sandwiches were delicious, washed down with a pint of Cornish Korev lager. The staff were friendly and welcoming as always.

Has the homemade cod chowder for lunch and it was fabulous. Plenty of outside seating and limited indoor.

Only called for morning coffee and cake with friends but I have to say everything was faultless. Coffee and cake perfect and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything spotlessly clean. Add to that the beautiful location this is the perfect place to re-fuel before exploring more of the island.

It was and easy find as only a 100mts from our campsite. Lovely decoration and ran by two great girls who have really found something special.The place has a great view especially from the upstairs windows. Food was excellent, fresh tasty and served quickly we are a few times during our short stay. Our weather was good then wet and windy so we sheltered there with a drink and used the Internet.Lovely place great staff a must visit. Mature couple with lady with broken arm

Very welcoming, relaxed and dog friendly. Welcome coffee as we got off the boat and a place to shelter from a shower. The lady who served us was very helpful.

Yes it was peak season, yes it was busy, but despite there being plenty of staff on the service was very slow. Some of the dishes on the menu present better value than others. The fish finger sandwich went down a treat - can't go far wrong with a fish finger buttie though. But the white bait was greasy and whilst the portion size wasn't bad it only came with tartare sauce. A hunk of bread would have been a welcome addition and wouldn't be too costly an offering - and it would have meant that the three in our party who opted for white bait weren't have been feeling queasy for the rest of the day.

We pre - booked our lunch as we were such a large group, and we were greeted with a smile and great food thank you very much to you all.

We stayed on Bryher from 14 Sept for a week and had many a great night at Fraggle. The place has great staff, fantastic atmosphere and brilliant food. Made to feel very welcome by the owner Chris. Felt like it was our local by the time we left.Food was top quality at all times. Especially liked the fresh Fish and Chips on the Friday night.if you go or staying in Bryher well worth a visit.

Friday night at Fraggle is a must, for the most succulent fish and chips you'll ever eat| Its been date for each of the twenty plus years that we've been going to Bryher.

Superb fish and chips, great atmosphere in the upstairs room with views over the channel to Tresco. Quick and efficient service. Not to be missed if staying on the island.

A visit to Bryher is a must, as well as a stop off at Fraggle Rock. Such friendly and welcoming service, and then the most fresh, delicious food on the Isles of Scilly. We loved it so much we visited three times. Thank you Fraggle Rock!

You know that sometimes the veggie option is dull and boring and clearly the chef didn't really want to provide it? Well, I had an especially lovely middle eastern inspired meal. Thank you, it is very appreciated. This is favourite place of ours - its relaxed and informal and great for evenings with friends playing board games too.

We booked a table at Fraggle Rock during our stay on Bryher.

Great Beer, great ice cream, great atmosphere and friendly service. Can't wait to visit again! Would highly recommend for all ages. Great to sit either inside or out. The jacket potatoes are a great option for anyone staying at the Bryher campsite just up the road.

This is a great pub with a great menu. We ate lunch and dinner here during the week and both were exceptionally tasty and great value for money! Could not be happier.

This is an absolute gem. Great food and drinks and for the Scillies at a very reasonable price too! It’s now our go-to bar/restaurant in the Scillies.

Great for refreshment either before or after a walk. Dining inside or outside. Only problem would be for people who can't get upstairs to order food & drinks

We enjoyed a lovely sandwich and drink here, followed by lovely ice cream. We sat outside in the garden. Staff were friendly and service was quick.

They didn’t put us off though. Great place to unwind. Found really interesting survey in the window to read. Then wrote to them about it and got a response! They have got it right.

Used Fraggle several times during our stay in June. Consistently great food and drink. Open lunchtime and evenings for food. Remember to book your fish and chips if you go on a Friday evening (and that you are only booking the food not reserving a table!).

Der Blick über das Meer und auf die Nachbarinsel Tresco ist herrlich. Wir kamen hier nur für einen Drink vorbei und genossen es, auf der Terrasse zu sitzen. Der Capuccino war leider ungenießbar - aber der Rest war in Ordnung.

We popped in to here at one minute to three when the kitchen was about to close. Unlike the main land UK the staff were very acommodating. We all had open crab sandwiches and all of us really e enjoyed them. They were tasty with a generous portion of local crab with brown meat under white crab meat. Delicious. Definitely worth a visit

lovely setting and views, good food and vegan options (except on fish night which I think is Tuesday)

We have been coming to Fraggle Rock on our annual Scilly Isles visit for the past 20 odd years. We always get a warm welcome from Chris and the food is lovely and fresh . The fish night is especially good

We had walked most of the way round the island and desperately needed a sandwich.... However, they only serve lunch from 12 till 2 pm! A packet of crisps is not the same.

We stopped at Fraggle rock on a rainy morning for coffee and cake and it didn’t disappoint.

Well located for drinks when waiting for the return ferry to St Marys. On a fine day the outside seating is a pleasant place to while away the time. The upstairs bar has good views towards Tresco and is clean and modern with a nautical finish. The staff were welcoming and efficient.

Beautiful spot. The food was delicious. We had fish finger sandwich which was amazing, salad and homemade dips. Friendly staff and a great selection of drinks. Will definitely visit again.

Just had a fabulous 3 course meal at this super bar and bistro. The scallop rarebit was a triumph and the lemon sole cooked to perfection. The Bakewell tart is not to be missed. Lovely lady serving and the owner is extremely friendly and jolly.

After walking round the lovely island this was a great spot to top for a drink and relax before catching the afternoon boat back to St Marys . The bar where you go to order is upstairs which is somewhat inconvenient and the friendly welcome I expected following previous experience was missing . Nevertheless it was a great stop off for refreshments 2 mins walk from the boat collection point

Der Besuch in der Fraggle Rock Bar hat sich sehr gelohnt! Wir haben ein tolles Nachtessen genossen. Die Menu-Auswahl und -Qualität war ausgezeichnet, der Service ebenso. Das Lokal ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und gepflegt.

Having walked around Bryher on a very blustery morning we were ready for a late lunch. Fragile rock came into view at exactly the right time so decided to give it a go, and yes the dogs were allowed inside to! We were led upstairs to a lovely little restaurant room, which was bright and fresh. The young lady who was serving was extremely pleasant, we spent a lovely hour here, the food was enjoyable and just what we needed on a windy/wet day, sea food chowder was real winter warmer

This place is a little casual restaurant featuring upstairs seats and tables near the bar, and outdoor tables on the ground floor. Hot dishes and cold drinks (including beer and cider “on tap”) are available. This is a family hangout, not a tavern, despite being locally called “the bar”, and was popular on an unusually warm sunny day close to Easter. We had cold drinks upstairs at lunchtime, sitting next to a group of birdwatchers, and the barman was friendly and prompt. Reasonable prices, as an alternative to having lunch at Hell Bay. Would return here next time on Bryher.

We went to Fraggle Rock expecting a pub. What a pleasant surprise! The wine was excellent and well chilled, the food was superb, fresh and locally sourced. The service was great. Highly recommended.

Charming locale with a family feel, booked in for Sunday roast ... gorgeous ... followed by the best brownie ever (and I’m a connoisseur of brownies) ... if you’re staying on Bryher this is NOT to be missed

We eat here regularly on our visits to Bryher. The food is reliably high quality and service is friendly. There is lots of locally sourced fish and other food.

We stayed right by this restaurant / café / bar and we couldn't resist eating here twice during our stay. On both times the food was simply delicious, whether it was the steak and chips, the local crab spaghetti, the veggie aubergine stack or the children's meals. The starters were mouth-watering too: scallop and crab, root vegetable bhajis and pork skewer with bbq sauce.

The food at Fraggle Rock is always good, and they have an impressive selection of drinks and snacks too. And what a location - could you ask for a nice island?!

I was staying on Bryher and stopped here for a coffee when I was out walking. Great location of course but staff very friendly; coffee nice and cake delicious. My companion was able to get gluten free cake too. Lunchtime food looked very nice too from what I could served to other visitors.

Sorry if not new, but she was new to us ! Great service with a smile from a young lady. Great coffee and cake in a simply lovely setting. Please try also for food as also very good other times we have been there, either in the day or night

We ate there twice when staying on Bryher, both times we were impressed with the food, service and well kept beer. Great position overlooking Cromwells castle

We stopped here when exploring beautiful Bryher. Although we only stopped for drinks and a quick snack the gluten free options were extensive (2 of our party are coeliacs). We will definitely return for food on or next visit! A friendly and bustling gem!

While staying in the Scilly Isles on holiday we went to Byher for the day. We landed not to far from the bar and went there for a drink, nice cup of tea sat outside. Then went for a walk round the island for a walk and chose to go back to the bar fir lunch. The bar is in a nice setting with lovely views from inside and outside seating areas. I am gluten free and they had lots of choice for me to have. We both had a lovely lunch, great food and good drinks choice.

Possibly the friendliest & most relaxed pub ever!

I have been visiting this bar for 30 years, I love it! It’s one of my favourite places. Beautiful venue, lovely meals using fresh local ingredients when possible. Worth a lunchtime visit, recommend booking for evening meal, take away fish and chips on Friday is such a tradition. When camping a warm evening guaranteed in the bar. Go visit and see for yourself!

Had coffee here on brief trip to Bryher and the views were beautiful out towards Tresco. The people were lovely.

We only popped in for a drink when on the way around the coastal path. Quaint little shack type bar with friendly staff and a seating area outside

Great views and good menu.Very nice place to sit and relax after walking the coastal paths.Again must say all the staff we met were lovely.See you all next year.

I adour this place. Perfect setting. Great staff. Great food. FANTASTIC Guinness. This place, this island, is my home home. My happy place.

This place does lovely food and drink and at very reasonable prices given where it is. The views are stunning. The beers are well kept. The food is freshly prepared. It is a good spot to walk around the headland. There are a range of activities in the evening I understand including live music. The staff are friendly and helpful.

A daytime visit for a drink during a walk. Beautiful views. Very pleasant place to relax and rest, and staff very friendly.

Loved the Fraggle Rock. It was my first time on Bryher and I was as impressed with this little bar as well as the island.

So ate here at the end of a walk around Bryher. The menu is quite varied, from lots of fish to local crab and various platters and dips. We had a dipping platter and a crab sandwich both excellent add in the friendly service and it’s a lovely experience, they could just do with improving the signs to show you were it is.

Always stop off whilst walking around Bryher for a relaxing lunch. Great setting , coupled with a warm friendly welcome and great service. Good choice of food- lovely chowder and some great beers to taste.

Welcoming staff who greeted us like old friends on our second visit - great customer recognition. Dog friendly with a sunny terrace and good value local produce.

This restaurant has a superb setting looking out over the coast and lovely cool, clean decor,but it is the food that is exceptionally superb;the fish chowder,the sole and the crab rarebit are to die for.Moreover,the owner was very friendly and welcoming and I'm not sure that I have ever met a more cheerful and smiling waitress.I wholeheartedly recommend booking here.

A lovely place to sit with a coffee and just chill out. My hubby doesn't understand these 'new fangled' coffees so they made a pot of filter coffee just for us. So very kind of them....and it was the best coffee we had in the whole 2 weeks of our holiday. Thanks for putting yourself out.

A really nice little pub and restaurant serving an excellent choice of dishes based on local produce and seafood

We enjoyed a spot off here for a couple of drinks while awaiting boat back to st Mary's. Lovely place with an amazing view from the upper windows!

Une étape gourmande à ne pas rater près de Hell Bay. Accueil des plus chaleureux dans ce petit restaurant offrant d'exquises spécialités locales. Nous avons adoré la jolie terrasse ensoleillée et la qualité des plats absolument délicieux. Un must!

With an outstanding position having views over the sea and Tres o from its small outside seating area this cafe bar , whilst not posh , was just perfect fpr a lunch snack having walked around the lovely island of Bryher . The service was warm and friendly. The food good , the rose wine also , and in the fine weather with such a view it was just a great spot to unwind after the walk and wait for the boat back to St Marys which left about 5 mins walk away ,

It was rather a wet day, and we were pleased to be able to shelter here for lunch. As we were a large group the café had reserved us tables upstairs. I had chicken salad and my wife had whitebait. We had a good view from the upstairs room in spite of the weather. We enjoyed the food and received good service.

The Bar has a very pleasant outside terrace near the beach as well as an indoor bar and restaurant. It serve excellent coffee and tea and very good snacks and meals. The service is always friendly and the premises have the benefit of Wi-Fi.

Thank you all. For a small island miles away from civilisation, we were always refreshed with the local Cornish beer. The food was excellent, but I would advise that if you want to eat in the evening, you should book ahead. We were fortunate enough to experience an open mic music night, which considering the small amount of islanders and guests, it was an evening rich in talent and great atmosphere... 5 star, love this little gem

Wonderful location just metres from a small beach. Really friendly staff, great beer and excellent food. Wonderful views of Tresco from the upper restaurant. We were made to feel like locals!

Four of us stayed for a week at one of the cabins at Fraggle Rock. The accommodation was excellent and next time we come back to Bryher we hope to stay at the same place again.

Today we had the fish chowder. This was quite tasty if a little to much pepper. But nice selection of fish. Very watery so not like other chowders I’ve had.

Excellent meal, all very fresh including locally foraged addition to prawn starter, service excellent , waitress very knowledgable and friendly, will definitely visit again

Sunday lunchtime in April to establish the menu was all basically light lunch options. Some of these options had sold out.... at 12.30!

Stopped in here for a drink and saw the whitebait on the board and couldn't resist them - hot and crispy - just as they should be washed down with a pint of Doom Bar.

Have stayed on Bryher on 2 previous occasions and was originally dissapointed with a rather lukewarm welcome.... however much better this time, only had a drink and crisps but vast improvement on previous visit 2 years ago....

I wanted a nice pause before taking the boat but found nothing I fancied in this cafe, no cake except a single piece of industrial carrot cake. happily I found the Vine Cafe. But if you want to sit outside, the fraggle Rock will be your choice.

Amazing location & great food, just down the road from the campsite so very handy. If you want to eat in the evening you need to book as the restaurant is not large.

on the small island of Bryer a cafe with good coffee and cake. The menu looked wonderful and comprehensive for a place away from the crowds. Well worth popping in .

Very quaint cafe great local art and views.