Halfway House Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Arrived here for lunch, walked in and said hello to the barman who ignored me and walked away. It was fairly busy, but seemed grubby, chaotic and disorganised. I was eventually acknowledged and told we could have a table, that we'd spotted ourselves. I went and helped myself to the paper menus and realised they were not exactly the same as what we'd seen on line. Nothing was marked as gluten free. When I asked the barman for a gluten free menu he went to ask in the kitchen and was told they were on the menu! He then managed to find one that had asterisks marked in pen by some dishes. By this point we were not feeling very confident, but this was the third place we had tried! My husband had the pork belly, son had fish & chips and I had a crab sandwich as the salad I wanted wasn't on the menu. The food was fine, although the chips were obviously frozen. My hubby hasn't been ill, so far so good! On the whole the food was ok, but the unfriendly welcome and lack of organisation were off putting.

Possibly the worst roast I have ever had, it was cold, I had one green bean, soggy stuffing, there wasn't one nice thing on our plates, never again

Our family of six recently dined here and nearly all of us had the pork belly which was superb, definitely the best we’ve eaten. The pub was really busy, we needed to book, and the atmosphere was lovely. We will be back.

Lovely pub, amazing friendly staff and an absolutely Beautiful tasty Sunday Roast. Will 100% be coming back again. Dog friendly also with free treats for them.

Was recommended to visit here for dinner and I’m glad we did. Staff was really nice there was a man who looked in charge and he kept coming to ask if we was okay and if we needed anything and you could really have a conversation with him, nothing was a problem for him. The food was amazing and was quick to be brought out and was very hot. Only downside was how close the tables were in the bar area. Would definitely recommend this place.

Pasty was great, but the barmaid who served me was very rude and grumpy. Almost enough to leave. Doubt I’d come back, rude rude rude.

Lovey friendly welcome, very clean and tidy . Average prices and standard menu. The usual…sandwiches, fish & chips , burgers etc Our sandwiches arrived fairly quickly and were delicious and well filled. Would return if we were in the area again.

Stayed for 2 night. Lovely pub and stayed for 2 nights. Accommodation clean , everything you need. Position was noisy early in the morning but beautiful location, and central to local pub nearby and very relaxing stay in Kingsand. Breakfast a little hit and miss but omelettes nice but do ask for toast. Breakfast tables were not set up. Evening meal we had and sea bass lovely and fish and chips nice. Unfortunately missed out booking but accommodated us. Watch out for the glass of wine £9.30 wow. Actual price for accommodation was good price. No worries for parking cheap council next to pub and very safe. Lovely stay , possibly be back. Bev and Ger

This evening we finished our stay at the Halfway House with dinner. A very enjoyable fare with great service. This is a very friendly pub/hotel. Make sure you get room 5! Our food this evening was exactly what we ordered and expected. By the way they also serve a very happy breakfast. The room is smart, very functional and well appointed for a country pub. A good resting place. Thank you Halfway House.

Popped in for lunch with my family as I was down visiting my parents for the week and decided on the Halfway Inn for our last lunch together. The food was beautiful, I went for soup of the day which was leek n potato soup and I have to say it was the tastiest leek n potato soup I’ve ever eaten. There was a lovely sharpness running through the soup which made it light. My Mum had a crab and lime mayo sandwich and Dad ordered cheese and chutney ciabatta which they thoroughly enjoyed too.

Good mussels really friendly staff Dog friendly full English breakfast good cheese cake a little on the rushed side for breakfast but good

Great Food 12/10, lovely friendly staff and beautifully clean facilities. Would definitely come back next time we’re down this way on holiday. 😎

We had a great welcome from the landlord who made a fuss of our 1 year old granddaughter and kept talking to her as his own. . On our second visit we were greeted like old friends. This is a deservedly popular pub, with locals and visitors. The food is excellent and from our experience special requests are not regarded as a problem. everything is done to make you feel special. The beer is good too! It is on the boundary between Kingsand, Devon, and Cawsand, Cornwall, hence the name.

We had an evening meal here on two occasions while staying in the area. The quality and quantity of food was excellent, and I can defiantly recommend the fish pie. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

We ate twice here, first time we just shared some starters and next time I had the tuna which was delicious. This pub/restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and very pleasant staff. We really enjoyed both visits and would definitely return.

I was visiting the area alone, with my dog in tow. Staff were friendly & I had the mushroom cobler for dinner, which was nice. Decent menu, standard price for mains around £10-£17. Nice setting with a few seats outside for when the weather is good. It has been nicely refurbished.

Very good fish and chips. Friendly Kiwi bar maid. Comfortable pub / restaurant with lovely loos. Not cheap but good menu and the drinks were good. I would recommend it and would return.

Visited here today with my daughter after we had driven around trying to think of somewhere different to go for lunch! We were on our way to Mount Edgcumbe when we were just about to pass the turning for Kingsand. I remembered that I had seen a good review of a pub in Kingsand and make a quick decision to turn off and go there!We parked in the car park - eek - (next time we will park outside of the village and walk in) and found this pub very quickly.Although not busy we were not put off as it had such a nice feel to it. We were not disappointed as our lunch of Boston beans with smoked bacon and a poached egg was amazing and both of us would have no hesitation in recommending it to everyone :) Other meals that we saw come out of the kitchen looked really nice too!We had a lovely lunchtime visit. Served by a lovely, friendly young lady.We will return for a roast as we were told that these are amazing :)

Fitted 7 of us in without notice for dinner, waiters were very attentive and friendly. Very impressed with the meals we had and great Cornish beer to go with it! Fish pie was ace.

We popped in to see whether we could eat and if they allowed dogs. The tables were all full, so we said we would try later, but did not make a booking. When we returned half an hour later, they had saved a table for us anyway. The four of us had a scallops starter to share, then steak au poivre (x2), a sausage sandwich, gammon, egg and chips, treacle tart, affogato chocolate brownie with ice cream, and drank ale (x2), wine (x3) and soft drinks. It came to £80 - the same as we had paid for a very good but smaller meal a few miles away at a pub the previous day. All the meals were absolutely excellent, served by attentive and friendly staff. The barman/waiter also ordered us a cab, making sure that the company would allow a dog to travel (something we had not thought about!). We ate in the bar, which is clean, attractively decorated, light and pleasant. The dining area also looked very welcoming. The toilets were clean and well maintained.This is my first review on Trip Advisor. I have never been compelled to review somewhere before but was really knocked out by the experience here. I thoroughly recommend it.

Stopped by for Sunday lunch over Easter break. Did not book in advance, probably should in a busy weekend.The menu offers a good selection on entrees and mains. The family chose a couple of roasts ( one beef, one pork), a burger and a chicken n mushroom bake. All enjoyed the choices. Did not have space for desserts.Beef roast, huge Yorks, roast pots a plenty, nice gravy. Had much worse, not had much better for a while. Recommended.

A friendly village pub used by locals & visitors which offers good food & good beer (wine & spirits may also be good or better I've not tried them). Can be crowded so booking a good idea particularly at weekends.

This a lovely old fashioned pub redone in shabby chique style which is very pleasant. The food is Gorgous but slightly over priced I think. You can go for lunch or evening both are pleasant. Staff are nice and friendly and efficient. Worth going.

Pub food can be risky - but at Halfway House you need have no worries. Warm welcome, great service with a touch a dry humour (!) and excellent food - we all ate different menu items and we all loved it - starter and main courses only - no space left for dessert!! Highly recommended!

Booked this pub for a friends get together and one of our groups birthday. Service was excellent, food too much for most of us (doggie bags were provided) A great evening was had by everyone. Would book again.

The Halfway House inn was recommended to us and we are so pleased that we went. The staff were so nice, whether it was towards my 3 kids under 10 or the rest of our party who were there to drink!!. The food was excellent, great taste and big portions!! Good range of local brews. Definitely worth a visit if your in the area!!

A rather charming place in the centre of the village, right next to the car park. Nicely furnished out with really friendly staff. The lunches we had were superb, the fish was bigger than the plate and the plate was large, along with a plentiful Sunday roast. All at a very reasonable cost. A nice place to visit in the winter months, I would expect the place to be packed in the summer months with holiday makers.

Visited on same night as previous reviewer (6/9/15) and really do not identify with anything they say! We booked earlier in the day, were greeted with warmth and seated in a lovely window seat straight away. Nothing was too much trouble for our server who was courteous and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic. We are 2 discerning veggies and 2 meat eaters and we were all absolutely delighted with our meals and service. I do recommend that you book as I heard several disappointed customers who could not be accommodated due to the popularity of this place. Will return as soon as possible.

Very pretentious ,expensive and no value for money.dont go if hungry.food looks good and that's bout it.took an hour to get meal from ordering.i was sick in the night and girlfriend has serious indigestion all night and in morning.

Arrived just before nine after a very long drive hungry and rather concerned we would have missed dinner. Really pleased they accommodated us without a booking. We also saw them go out of their way with kind gestures for 2 other couples. I am really impressed with the gent that served us. The lamb was gorgeous and I hear the pork feast and burger were very good too. Thank you for a lovely evening and for ensuring our first night in Cornwall was really enjoyable and our tummies very satisfied.

brilliant meal and lovely looking pub in my favourite place in Cornwall.pigs in blankets to start and gammon hock and chicken caesar for main absolutely delicious 10/10.staff friendly and happy and prices are reasonable with good beer (as in all the pubs in cawsand & kingsand)make sure you book !

Often overlooked (we did) in your rush to the seafront good ales and food comfortable seating atmospheric

Nice pub, menu sounds gastro but more pub grub. May be we made the wrong choices, but was not impressed.The burger was salty,the fish pie school dinnerish, vegetables overcooked and tasteless. Perhaps went on a off day, shame.

A place that has been revamped since we were last here so cannot compare but have a feeling it has improved tremendously. Service a little slow but no problem because the food is well worth waiting for and freshly cooked.

After a dozen excellent meals while hiking towards Kingsand on the South West Coastal Path, the Halfway House was a distinct disappointment. While modernized, the restaurant layout is somewhat claustrophobic, the noise level high, and - surprisingly - the menu lacked any interesting fish dishes. Sure, there was fish and chips, but we had been treated to lots and lots of creative fish dishes along the Path.

As only obe out of four places to eat dinner in Kingsand/Cawsand, the pub was fully booked the first day we tried to eat there. But we managed to book a table for next day, and was not dissapointed :) The food was good, and the service friendly and quick. Will come back for another meal next time I am in the village.

A light and airy pub with a great atmosphere and super food, would recommend the fish pie with chips!. The service welcoming and faultless. Thank you!

Spotted this place as we walked past and grabbed an afternoon drink. We booked for an evening meal with friends. Lovely local pub with interesting menu. Friendly staff albeit, they seemed a little unaware of what things were off menu. Service was a little slow but apologies were offered. We had a coeliac member of our party and the manageress was more than helpful with dietary choices though it would have been helpful if the option were marked on the menu as it caused a little fuss. Food was presented beautifully and tastes great. Sadly a lot of our party fancied fish and chips from the menu but we were told that this was not available. Nor was the roast lamb. It was the second occasion in Cawsand we'd come across restaurants running out of food! Good choice of drinks overall. Would recommend but book as was busy!

Last visited this pub probably 12 years ago. Then it offered good food but the ambiance was nothing special, all the prints of sailing ships and an overall slightly tired feeling. What a transformation, new decor, very tastefully done eschewing completely the old 'seaside pub' look. Had the fish and chips which was superb, beautifully fresh with the lightest possible batter all done to perfection. Shame about the narrow lanes to get there but a truly excellent lunch.

We visited for a meal on a Saturday evening, over a Bank Holiday weekend, whilst staying in a B&B in Cawsand. You must take notice when requiring an evening meal in any of the establishments in Cawsand/Kingsand, it is advisable to book or you may be disappointed in you turn up on 'spec'.Restaurant/Bar very 'chic' great food, excellent service from very friendly and hospitable sfaff. Would not hesittate to recommend.

Wonderful surprise! Thought from the outside it was going to be old and pubby but was delighted by the relaxed atmosphere and excellently prepared food. The staff were very good hosts and this made for a very good first meal of the 5 night stay.

Changed totally by new management. Much more welcoming as a place to eat and much improved food. Now gives the Devenport Inn a run for its money.

After a very bad experience at another pub in Kingsand, The Halfway House was a very nice surprise. Shown to a table, Good food lovely service,will defiantly call in again

Had a 3 course meal with my husband and have to say it was amazing. The quality of the food was brilliant and the staff were lovely. I worked here just over 10 tears ago now and since I left its reputation for food had gone down hill but now I would say it is the best place to eat in the village again!!!

We were with friends and looking for somewhere to have a simple Sunday lunch while walking the South west Coastal Path. We all chose a starter as we did not want a large meal and were really impressed by the quality of the interesting dishes we chose. We have eaten at a Michelin* restaurant the other side of the Tamar and it wasn't a match for this! Thank you for a truly great meal and terrific, helpful and smiley service.

Went for a family get together for an early dinner.Menu was varied & some dishes were original.We enjoyed our meals & the service was very attentive. Price for food was about average. I think a couple of things were slightly overpriced.Coffee was great too.One big gripe though was we asked if the chicken was free range & it wasn't - just not good enough I'm afraid.

We recently visited for lunch. Both of our meals were approximately £10 each and both were fresh and really tasty. Top marks for value. There was also plenty of choice on the menu.The barmaids are friendly and really eager to please.Tastefully decorated, a light and airy space. No sea views, but the beach is just around the corner!

Staying in Cawsand for a few days and popped into the Halfway House for lunch, pleasantly decorated, nice choice on the menu and the waitress was very friendly. The food was delicious, well presented and reasonably priced. Would recommend.

decor and ambience was very welcoming. Food was to an excellent standard especially the hand cut chips! Service was excellent and even though the was a slight hiccup with my order on a busy Sunday, I was given a free drink to compensate. I came back for 4 days and was not disappointed. Really nice wine on offer too.

Excellent food warm welcome choice of local ales fresh locally sourced food furnished to a high standard

Had lunch here today and it was excellent. The food was cooked to order and to a very high standard, although there was rather a wait for the food to come. Nonetheless having recently been refurbished it is bright and comfortable and a very nice venue for lunch and I suspect for evening meals as well. Will certainly go again.

I have eaten in this pub 3 times recently & each time have had excellent food & service. The Sunday lunch was high quality food & very tasty - meat was tender, potatoes perfect & all served up with dishes of very hot steamed veg and a jug of extra gravy.A real plus point was that a full menu was on not just the roast.The evening meals are also excellent but not such value for money as portions are quite small considering the price but overall this pub/restaurant is superb.The decor is a light, airy, modern & seasidey but some of the original decor has been kept.The manager is a very pleasant fellow who always takes the time to have a chat & he is trying to woo the locals back - certainly seems like he is succeeding !Well done Halfway House!

Don't imagine that it is pleasant to take a seat outside the front door or even linger there while coming in or out. The noise of the blast from the kitchen extractor fan to the right is on a par with the afterburners on a fighter aircraft just before being catapulted from the deck of an aircraft carrier. Food here is pub average. Portions pricey for what you get. The character of the interior also seems to have had a recent colour wash. Entirely in line with almost every part of Kingsand where all has to be subtle shades of pale as if from the catalogue of a timid and over cautious bland interior design practice. I remember when Kingsand had more personality and marine rustic bravado. All that seems to have gone, particularly inside the Halfway House.

We had lunch here several times in our week in Cawsand Each time the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food really good.... The hand cut chips were superb!

The title says it all and in easy reach of Coombe House where we stayed. We will certainly dine there again when we return next month.

We enjoyed several dinners with wine and local ales at the Halfway House Inn Restaurant during a recent visit to Kingsand and Cawsand. The restaurant has been recently re-decorated and has a delightful ambiance. Everything we ate and drank was of excellent quality, perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was always very friendly and attentive. As you would have gathered by now, we were delighted and would certainly go there again.

Good food and service, loss of some of the character of the building in the refurb, just a little too modern. Able to accommodate without a booking as long as I ate early as gets bust and booking usually advised.

This was a lovely old traditional pub, however it has now undergone a major refit and been modernised all very white and bright.

Reservations are needed for this pub. The food was very good but the wait staff were untrained which led to some frustration. This pub reopened while we stayed in Kingsand and we visited on more than one occassion.I suppose one could describe the interior as stark or antiseptic. It lacked the warmth and friendly atmosphere that the others in the area had.

I like the refurbishment. You don't need a dark 'ye olde' look pub here. Although the houses are 18th century let's move on shall we? It'll take a while to settle down but definitely an improvement. Can't comment on previous food as we hadn't managed to eat here before, too strict on timings. This time we got booked in for the early evening slot. I think they try and stagger arrivals to not overwhelm the kitchen- there have been timing issues according to locals. We found the timings perfect, no sense of being rushed and plenty of time to chat between courses. The mussels were fresh and perfect, the fish pie not overly fussy and the elderflower jelly to die for. The arancini were pretty good although the larger portion not quite enough for a main course for a 14 year old. The wine list needs sorting out but the service was attentive and courteous. I'd return in a jiffy.

I drink here quite a bit and understand the changes taking place. However the revamp has left it clinical and beige, not to my liking at all.Ate here at lunch time to give it a go but was very dissapointed by the size of the fish pie. It is now a third of the size it used to be, and comes with no veg (how very Devonport) yet has risen in price by a third.I can't afford to bring my family here to eat again!

This pub was taken over by new management earlier this year and has recently undergone a total revamp. It was re-opened in time for the local Gig weekend on the 25th July and it is now very bright, airy and has a much better layout than previously. I have yet to eat here as they have been totally booked since they re-opened however, I intend to try the food soon. There has been a new chef added to the staff making a total of two chefs now and the menu is in the process of change at the moment. Although I haven't yet had a meal here I did experience some of the homemade burgers that are being served up, during the opening night and first impressions is that they were excellent. Even the bread roll was homemade and cooked to order. There is a good selection of real ales and cider but my only disappointment was that the wine list has been replaced with a more modern selection of wines. I actually preferred the original list by that's just my preferences. The staff are always very friendly and helpful and are now getting back into the swing of things after a 9 week layoff due to the refurbishment. I look forward to eating there soon.

I have been to the Halfway House on many occasions. In all honesty, there have been times in the past where the food was nothing special and the atmosphere felt a little frost. However, we gave it another go on our visit to Kingsand last year, mainly for the reason that it is more traditional than the Devonport. We had fish and chips and, like one of the other reviews, it was very tasty. No sign of a microwaved meal in sight. Perhaps it's a case of sticking with the simpler meals! The prices are also very reasonable. In terms of the beer, there has always been a good range on tap. When we went in May last year, the pub still had that cosy charm, but it appears to have changed since then. I hope it hasn't, as it was always good to drop in for a drink on a rainy day!

There seem to be two entries for this place, so am leaving a review on both.We have been here several times and even stayed here a couple of years ago, but we were disappointed with our most recent visit as the place seems to have lost some of it's charm. The carpets have been removed leaving a horrid red tile floor - why not just go back to the flagstones if you're doing that? The food was mediocre - the steak pie's had clearly just been microwaved and one was decidedly luke warm in the middle - and the menu much more limited than on previous occasions. Such a shame as this was a proper, cosy "pubby" pub, but now just feels run down and tired - fingers crossed things will improve. ries for Halfway House on Tripadviser, so am leaving one on both.

We have been here several times and even stayed here a couple of years ago, but we were disappointed with our most recent visit as the place seems to have lost some of it's charm. The carpets have been removed leaving a horrid red tile floor - why not just go back to the flagstones if you're doing that? The food was mediocre - the steak pie's had clearly just been microwaved and one was decidedly luke warm in the middle - and the menu much more limited than on previous occasions. Such a shame as this was a proper, cosy "pubby" pub, but now just feels run down and tired - fingers crossed things will improve.

We visited in November 2013. The beer was great and we had a lovely fish and chips meal. Although empty the pub was still charming, with the local bar staff very friendly and happy to chat.

Friendly looking pub and welcome with a smile. The pub was half empty as we were early for lunch. It could do with a bit more natural light in, as it looked slightly dark inside. Customers were a mixed of local and visitors to Cawsand.Not quite sure what I would have gone for but the menu looked inviting so thought why not give it a whirl. We had battered fish and chips with mushy peas and loin of pork. It came with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes. The fish was huge and had a lovely crispy batter on it.Tables could do with a bit more of a clean. There were some sticky parts when you lean forward with your arms. However, it's great that customers have newspapers to read while waiting for your lunch, not that it was a long wait.