Harbour Inn, Porthleven in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Nice pub on the harbour, great location. Food is ok but quite limited, what the village really needs is somewhere offering good simple food, not more over complicated attempts at fine dining.

Cosy atmosphere, great food, would recommend

A lovely pub in the heart of Porthleven The food was amazing a bit pricey but done to perfection 10/10

Great lunch with friends today and I give extra stars for a hot radiator in the ladies ⭐️

Had a fantastic meal at the Harbour Inn last night for my son’s 16th birthday 🎈. Love this pub! Fabulous food, outstanding friendly service, great decor and atmosphere and loved Reggie the cat. Ryan our waiter was top notch and so was the lady who welcomed us on arrival. Thank You!

Slightly underwhelmed to be honest! Thought the menu choices were limited and obscure for pub food (& a couple of them were not available) and nothing really took my fancy but opted for the scampi which was generous and tasty. Is it a pub or a restaurant? Restaurant prices and table service which is fine but then to have wide screen tv's in the restaurant made it feel like being in a sports bar! Alcohol policy contradicts licensing legislation when it comes to 17 year olds have a alcoholic drink with a meal. Poor choice of cider which I have come to expect from St Austell brewery pubs. Also expensive, over £8 more expensive for a round of 4 drinks than the Atlantic Inn. Sorry I really hoped to like it but won't rush back.

Had a lovely lunch on a Saturday, great food, polite and friendly staff 🤩

A lovely cosy pub in a very central location overlooking the harbour. The staff were friendly and the pub had a lovely atmosphere. We were a little disappointed with the food as felt the prices were high for the 'pub grub' received.

Such a warm welcome! Kiera was amazing, very attentive, and super fast service. The food: Succulent, perfectly cooked rare sirloin! Sea food sharer was huge. GLUTEN FREE menu available. All in all, we had a great experience. Bonus points!!! They play were playing the rugby, too.

I spent a few days in the Inn. Room overlooking harbour was very comfortable. Well appointed. Food delicious (especially the Hake).

Stayed for one night DBB. Good food, really comfy room. Dog friendly. Would def return.

We stayed here for 2 nights and we had the best time! Not only were our servers Evie and Donna so kind, but the food (moules mariners and venison) were exceptional as well. Would return and recommend

Stayed overnight as a christmas gift. Nathan is a great host, showing us to our room etc. Cosy, comfy room with seating area in bay window. Loved that! Great food, & drink. Lovely setting.

Friendly service and a good Sunday roast. Just what we wanted

The Harbour Inn in Porthleven is an absolute gem, offering stunning views right over the harbour. The decor strikes the perfect balance between classic pub charm and modern touches, making it feel both cozy and fresh. The layout is ideal—left side for a more refined dining experience, and the right side for a relaxed drink. There are also multiple TVs for watching sports and a pool table tucked away at the back for some casual fun. As for the food, it’s next level. My partner and I started with the padron peppers, chorizo bites, and salt and pepper squid—each dish beautifully presented and full of flavor. For mains, I had the fish and chips, which were perfect, while my partner raved about the beef burger. The food was so good, we couldn’t resist returning the next day for lunch. The pea and mint soup was a fresh, flavorful choice, paired perfectly with garlic bread, and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert was the cherry on top. The pub also boasts two beer gardens—one with a front-facing view of the harbour and a rear one for a more private setting. A big shout-out to Caitlin, who made our dining experience even better with her friendly and helpful service. By far, this has been our favorite pub in Cornwall, and we’re already planning our next visit! Highly recommend.

Great pub lovely staff and great fish and chips, other food available also good 👍

Had a great day in a great atmosphere. Good live music and great variety of refreshments available.

We had a great weekend in this very lovely place. Just a minor thing would be that the reading lights for the bed aren't bright enough.

After some great meals here last summer, we were lucky enough to secure a spot for our Christmas lunch here this year. It was our first ever Christmas lunch at a pub/restaurant and I tell you this has set the standard high. Impeccable service and each course delicious - with portion sizes that left us utterly defeated! A great experience and value for money. Thanks to all the team for making our Porthleven Christmas very special indeed.

Lovely dinner Boxing Day 2024. Excellent Aberdeen Angus Burger

Lovely pub in Porthleven, we had a table of 5 and no complaints at all. Thanks 👍

Most dog friendly place I've been too. Happy to accept my two boxers. Brought a bowl of water over for the dogs without having to ask and also gave them each a whole sausage. Happy dogs and happy owner. Great atmosphere, lovely pub and friendly helpful staff, will be back

10 of us thoroughly enjoyed a 3 course Christmas meal with you last week. Delicious menu choices (including those with dietary requirements) executed very well with great service too. Thank you Harbour Inn x

Really friendly and helpful service, all of our party commented on how good it was. The food was tasty, the menu reasonably varied with a good range of drinks. Good value and nice atmosphere,although more of a restaurant than pub. Would definitely recommend.

Went in for a roast this evening. Cold dinner arrived. Sent it back and had a replacement which was also lukewarm. Probably best if not plated up and arriving two minutes after ordering. Total giveaway gravy in a jug was cold. Price has doubled the last two years food is inferior. Much better when a carvery before refurbished.

Lovely meal last night good service from friendly staff Great atmosphere

Super place to stay, food always good and staff super friendly

Popped in on off the street. This is winter time so able to be seated straightaway. Super friendly staff. Lovely rustic maritime feeling and calm atmosphere. Menu choice was simple but adventurous. We choose the meal deal mushroom and goat cheese starter, squid for main and steamed pud to finished. I could have possibly missed the pud but rude to say No! Highly recommended. Thank you to all the staff.

Nice place to sit and watch the world pass by service and beer were good.

We took our great grandson here for our very first visit after all the years we have been visiting Porthleven could not fault the staff or the food a great night will definitely be going back when we next visit Cornwall

Very nice pub, very helpful staff, we spent a night, we would go back anytime

My favourite Cornwall pub. Alec served us this evening, we were a large party of 15 and that was no trouble for him. Great service and food. Thanks

Really good roast dinners and kids meals with excellent friendly service, would highly recommend :-)

Always a favourite, this place is like a postcard

Birthday dinner for my wife on Friday evening with daughter and partner. Excellent friendly service and the food was first rate - venison and steaks. The renewed decor much more "pub cosy" now ( it would have to go some to beat The Ship on the other side of the harbour on that score!) The only downside is that certain "gassed" pump beers are £6 a pint which is simply too expensive. Still a great place and highly recommend it.

Love this pub great food great Team very friendly great views 👍

Great visit for Sunday roast. Great food and good service. Will be back again soon.

Called in for Sunday lunch. Excellent meals, really tasty and not skimpy on the portions. Staff friendly but efficient.

Great pub with a great atmosphere serving Good food by very friendly staff.

Lovely meal, good service, very busy Sunday lunchtime, need to book

Fantastic pub with amazing staff Food is to die for. Alex is perfect waiter plenty of banter

We had a lovely meal recently at The Harbour Inn on a stormy night when the rain was torrential. The pub was warm, cosy, welcoming and cheerful with excellent service from all staff members. The rain had stopped by the time we left so we managed a welcome stroll round the harbour and town. A beautiful town in which to spend time with some well prepared, well served food to keep us going. Do make a visit when you can. You won't regret it, I'm sure!

Had a fantastic meal once again at The Harbour Inn. The food was great and the service from Alex,Caitlin,Amy and Evie was superb. Nothing was too much trouble and they made us and our three dogs feel very welcome. Alex was great...very funny and gave the diners a real giggle whilst waiting for their food. How lucky are The Harbour Inn to have such a great team!! Thank you...we really appreciated your kindness. Emma,Ian,Liddy and our three hounds.

Lovely friendly staff really good food nice looking pub with a great atmosphere definitely be back next year

Delightful pub, stayed for lunch, plentiful portion sizes, friendly staff. Great outside area overlooking harbour when the weather is kinder.

Had a lovely evening meal last night at Harbour Inn, Porthleven. I was with a large group of friends (14) and everything was great! Alex our main server was friendly and did a great job . When I organised it because of the large number I had to provide menus a week before which helped .

Lovely pub with a nice atmosphere and good service but the food was a let down. Expensive for the relatively poor quality and portion size of the meals.

Wonderful meal. Excellent service. Busy but did not seem too busy. The whole pub is beautiful and cosy. And dog friendly!! Thankyou so much!

Great food, great place and lovely people.

Are here twice over a week while on holiday. Service was poor, missed items of the order and tepid warm vegetables with Sunday lunch, turkey sliced tissue thin and tasted shop bought. Otherwise a nice pub, good beer but sadly wouldn’t eat here again.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Harbour Inn. A nice atmosphere of calm with a lot of dogs, including ours. Food and wine excellent. Would highly recommend

Never disappoints, helpful friendly staff, lovely food,plenty of space and very dog friendly. Been several times already on this trip will be returning by before holiday ends, would highly recommend. They have everything right considering it's such a busy place. Dog treats and water station are a nice touch.

Service and food was outstanding. I would definitely recommend

Love this place as do the dogs, such welcoming and friendly staff. Definitely a favourite. The food is really excellent too

Super atmosphere and friendly staff. Great food, good service and dog friendly.

Drinks only. Lovely pub, very busy but great, friendly bar staff.

Interesting menu, I had the shell on prawns which were a little too cold and I had to ask for a bowl to put the shells in. The dip could have been stronger. Service friendly

We only had a drink but the pub was beautiful & the food smelt great😁

Lovely harbourside pub with great food and drink set in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere

Extremely well appointed rooms, very comfortable bed. Breakfast was a good standard, with excellent coffee. Food was good in the evening, I had the lobster. Deducted a star as the nespresso machine didn't work and the alarm went off at 7.20am, preset from previous guest I imagine. I didn't seek assistance regarding the machine as I had my own fresh coffee with me. When I explained at checkout they might want to check both of these issues there was no apology (lady blonde hair) and she was unhelpful asking where to leave my bag for half hour. The manager though was kind and warm. I would definitely stay again, but deducted a star for service.

An excellent lunch in atmospheric surroundings. Friendly staff, good menu choices and very fresh, tasty food.

We've eaten here about 4 times in the past year and every time we've had lovely food (that even caters for a fussy teenager!), attentive and fun staff and its just such a great place to relax.

Characterful pub with lots of space, dog-friendly throughout, with obliging staff, good food and drink, and if you're lucky you can park virtually outside along the seawall. Great spot!

3 of us went for a birthday lunch. Lovely position table and atmosphere, great staff but slightly disappointed with the roast. Yorkshire pudding was overcooked, potatoes and parsnips very dry. The pastry on the Brie tart was burnt. Also thought the dish of vegatables appartently for two, was very small for the price. Would go again to try other food but would not have the roast.

A lovely well kept pub overlooking the harbour. Amazing food, it is definitely a place to stop at when visiting the harbour.

This is a very nice establishment however their prices for food and wet sales is outrageous and clearly it is their aim to rip off all their tourists That if actually didn’t come their business would go to the wall so getting on the band waggon over charging and taking their customers up the river one of their staff actually said they thought their pub overcharged their customers terribly Which took me back but I admired and respected them for their honest open candid comments My prawns were hard work and of an inferior quality and my salad I think I was a rabbit as it was a mountain high hill of greens and I had to send out an SOS to find the cheese and tomatoes and other stuff . We met and spoke to a local business entrepreneur that informed us they didn’t think the quality of food standard and presentation reflected the price in any way And the drinks are gastronomical I don’t mind for paying for the food things in life but I take great umbrage at being ripped off and we will not be returning . My recommendation is do a Diana Ross and ( walk in by )

We had a fab lunch here today with friends, great food & friendly staff in lovely surroundings ❤️

Wanted to eat here for a while, wish I’d not bothered, me and the wife both had Steak frites well done with fries, what we ended up with was medium cut up pieces of cold steak scraps with barely warm fries shockingly bad, on the upside we got to listen to some music from the speakers and some locals child iPad playing Peppa pig, we know they were local as they were chatting to the staff how bad it is down here for Septembers weather wise, girl that severed was nice guy behind bar had a nice hickey on his neck classy

Enjoyed a lovely meal here before the night of our wedding and went in after our wedding for a couple of drinks and the young lady recognised us. Very friendly and attentive staff and great atmosphere.

We came here on the night before our wedding for a meal and they didn't disappoint, very attentive and good service....popped in tonight for a few drinks and the lovely lady behind the bar remembered our special day and got us a round of drinks . To top that a local guy at the bar could see we were looking for somewhere to sit and he showed us to the covered outside seating area......this is why we love Cornwall.... great people , great pub , thank you all .

Really recommend this place, great food and service. Fabulous breakfast. Staff really lovely and Anthony provided an exceptional service, as he was so helpful and friendly. He went over and above . Thank you we appreciated all that you did to make our stay so enjoyable.

A beautiful hotel and restaurant, the decor makes me feel like I’m in the inside of a grand ship! Staff are very attentive, polite and forward thinking. Thank you for a wonderful few days - we will be back!

I like this pub. The food is really tasty, only the pizza place in the beer garden is not too good at all (soft and not tasty). We had burgers, cod (hake) and fish and chips. Also great beer garden. 100% recommendation!

Lush outdoor seating area, plenty of space, with pizzas ready in 5 mins/under and beers and cider on tap.

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Lovely place too visit . Will return . Highly recommend

The food was excellent and the staff was.very accomodating

everything was tasty, I recommend it and the waiters are kind and polite

Amazing place would recommend! Staff and service on point

One of mine and wife's favourite places. Highly recommend it.

Ideally located in centre of harbour. Clean & super friendly efficient staff. Varied menu to cater for many dietary requirements. Plant based fish and chips (banana blossom in batter) was a tasty option for vegan. Dog and child friendly

Just been contacted by "Sandra" on Telegram to leave a 5 star review for this place. I've never been. I never will go. Just to warn everybody to take reviews with a pinch of salt. The place may be brilliant. It may be crap. I don't know. But I suspect most of those leaving 5 stars don't know either.

Bots are paying people to write good reviews about this place.

It was amazing the sceneary was so serene and relaxing and calm it was very cosy and comfy and was an overall joyous experience.

I have friends that visit several times a year, they just love having Fish and Chips at the Harbour Inn but I was disappointed that you are now serving Coley and not Hake. As I live locally I know you could easily source a much tastier Fish, like Haddock, if Hake was not available, but Hake is local and is by far a much tastier fish.

Had a lovely roast dinner. Great service all staff were friendly and helpful.

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Food lovely. Definitely recommend

Served by Alex who was delightful. He was knowledgeable about the food and very enthusiastic and welcoming. The fish and chips were fabulous as was the sticky toffee pudding. We had a lovely evening.

The place is cozy and comfortable, just bumping up after a long hike, the atmosphere is great and I feel welcomed. I also ordered a cream cheese stuffed pepper and the steak, both were amazing.The dishes are well furnace control and keto friendly. If I happened to pay a visit to Porthleven in the future, this is the first choice. I totally strongly recommend it to everyone including hikers.

Lovely pub, food is very expensive though.

Really excellent Fish & Chips and a delightful Cherry Cheesecake. Very friendly and helpful staff and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I’m very happy to recommend the Harbour Inn.

Nice pub only had a drink book food looks nice and toilets are very nice. Lovely back garden and area near harbour.

Had evening meal and a beer. Food was OK beer asked for an Estrella and got a Birra Moretti instead.

Excellent food for an great price with excellent service.

Very good menu selection prompt and efficient service

Good food, and good live music too!

Pineapple Alex is your go to human for anything service with a smile. 😊 They couldn’t do enough to to accommodate! I loved the cold pineapple rattler. Top experience all round!

Great place for a drink and food, small issue with our group"s booking resolved quickly, Alex our 'server' was a credit to the Harbour Inn

Popped in for a coffee, lovely pub.

Love this place. Consistently deliver a great experience. Our 3rd family visit in 4 years in what’s turned into a bit of a holiday tradition. Lovely food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Thanks :)