Harbourside Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Wandered in to the bar with family. They went off to walk around Charlestown whilst I spent a very happy time in the bar. Sampled a number of the beers in addition to the pint I had while the family went walking. Really nice place with great variety of high quality beers. Hugo behind the bar was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very welcoming.

What happened. £7 a pint no atmosphere hipster nonsense.

Have just had a wonderful meal, lovely friendly staff and excellent food . Pizzas where fab .

Lovely beers on tap, friendly staff, great way to to spend a rainy afternoon!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent beers, fab looking pizzas in a great location right on Charlestown harbour. Highly recommend!

Fantastic selection of good beers, available in thirds, halves, two thirds, or pints. Short menu of pizzas and snacks, and little paper bags of mixed sweets or mixed nuts. Great location right on the harbour. I loved it!

We popped in after the refurbishment and really loved the new decor. Knowing a little bit about the Harbour brewing band it was great to see all the products. It is all very new and will certainly ly take some time for everyone to adjust to the changes, but we found the team pretty engaging and nice to talk to. We didn't haven any food this time hence the lower score for that. But everything else was great and we wish Dylan and his team the best of luck

What a refreshing change. A different kind of bar in Charlestown with excellent beers you won’t find anywhere else locally. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and wines. I had two different ales both of which were first class and my wife had an orange wine which was very refreshing.

Had a late lunch here before the Eden Sessions on Saturday - lovely to see it reopened after the fire, and an exciting new chapter! Nice to have somewhere a bit different in Charlestown to go. Great range of beers, I had the pineapple sour with my pizza, which was delicious (the few slices I couldn't manage made for a great post-session snack!). Really nice atmosphere and will be back soon with friends!

We have tried at least four times to order a pizza,but every time they say that particular one isn't on the menu that night. Apparently they only have three on at a time so until you go in there you don't know what pizza is being served. Also they didn't have a vegetarian option last night,04/07/24 we were told we could have a margarita,we thought if they make them on the premises then they could make one up,a bit more exciting than a margarita.

Our charming local pub has been stripped of all its charm and character to obviously cater for tourists and hipsters alike. Nearly £7 for a pint and limited pizza menu. RIP the Harbourside 👎🏻

Popped in on a Saturday afternoon out of curiosity more than anything as we used to drink here when it was the Harbour side, we only live up the road so very close but what have they done? Tried talking to the barman which I think is the new landlord and zero conversation then sat at a table near ( I think was his wife ) and again zero conservation and the price of the beer WOW and you cant see the beer pumps and what they`re serving as its below the counter and no draught cider which my wife drinks, very strange, it`s like it`s not a pub and we felt the attitude was like we don`t want locals here we just want the summer trade rip people off make our money and #uck you. well best of luck you`re going to need it even holiday makers are cash wary. Just because it`s Charlestown people like you think you can over charge and get away with it but sorry it is just a small harbour, I remember coming here as a child with my father taking coal out of the boats moored up , why these places seem to turn into an over priced yuppy style venue is absolutely beyond me, look around the inner harbour it`s dirty covered in weeds, bird droppings and scum on the water, Oh well happy days I suppose we don`t have to drink here we`ll go to a supermarket or off licence buy what we need and sit in the comfort of our own garden / home with family or friends and enjoy. Time will tell

After drinking in the Harbourside for 12 years we were so looking forward to the reopening after the fire damage, we had missed "our local" big time during the renovation but honestly couldn't have been anymore disappointed after our visit. The pub feels cold and like a cross between a hub-box restaurant and a church due to the bench seats and the decor has cold clinical colours, there is nowhere comfortable to sit and all the stools have no backs, it almost feels like the pub wants you to eat and leave quickly. Service was cold and unfriendly with no conversation being struck up by the bar man when we said we were local and were having a look around, it felt so unwelcoming with quite a few staff on and off duty hanging around the bar. You can't see what beers are available clearly and the only known lager was korev and the other two were around £7 and pretty average after having a taster, I them asked for a draught cider instead but they don't have any which I've never heard of in a supposed pub? The only food that is served is pizzas and we had planned on having one on our first visit back but the range was tiny and the menu looked like it had been hand written by a child, really low standards for such a newly opened business especially coupled with the lack of service. There's no live sport now and randomly there was a surfing film showing, think that's the other coast though and definitely not the Charlestown vibe! After speaking to other locals about our visit everyone feels the same and also told us that the pub had no lime cordial, soda water and has ran out of pizza dough on numerous occasions when that's the only food on the menu! There's also a very random take away alcohol fridge section suggesting beach drinks and some clothing you can buy, alcohol isn't allowed on charlestown beach and the fact you can buy a t-shirt there but not get a drink you want or potentially food is hilarious, think the marketing team have got this place badly wrong for where it is! When we left after our drink we had no goodbye, thank you or any acknowledgement and potential customers were walking in for a quick look and being totally ignored then walking out, we decided instantly after one visit that it would be our last, totally gutting after we have spent so many years in the amazing pub it was before before this catastrophic downgrade. R I P - The Harby 😥

After drinking in the Harbourside for 12 years we were so looking forward to the reopening after the fire damage, we had missed "our local" big time during the renovation but honestly couldn't have been anymore disappointed after our visit. The pub feels cold and like a cross between a hub-box restaurant and a church due to the bench seats and the decor has cold clinical colours, there is nowhere comfortable to sit and all the stools have no backs, it almost feels like the pub wants you to eat and leave quickly. Service was cold and unfriendly with no conversation being struck up by the bar man when we said we were local and were having a look around, it felt so unwelcoming with quite a few staff on and off duty hanging around the bar. You can't see what beers are available clearly and the only known lager was korev and the other two were around £7 and pretty average after having a taster, I them asked for a draught cider instead but they don't have any which I've never heard of in a supposed pub? The only food that is served is pizzas and we had planned on having one on our first visit back but the range was tiny and the menu looked like it had been hand written by a child, really low standards for such a newly opened business especially coupled with the lack of service. There's no live sport now and randomly there was a surfing film showing, think that's the other coast though and definitely not the Charlestown vibe! After speaking to other locals about our visit everyone feels the same and also told us that the pub had no lime cordial, soda water and has ran out of pizza dough on numerous occasions when that's the only food on the menu! There's also a very random take away alcohol fridge section suggesting beach drinks and some clothing you can buy, alcohol isn't allowed on charlestown beach and the fact you can buy a t-shirt there but not get a drink you want or potentially food is hilarious, think the marketing team have got this place badly wrong for where it is! When we left after our drink we had no goodbye, thank you or any acknowledgement and potential customers were walking in for a quick look and being totally ignored then walking out, we decided instantly after one visit that it would be our last, totally gutting after we have spent so many years in the amazing pub it was before before this catastrophic downgrade. R I P - The Harby 😥

Absolute joke, was a pub. Now is........?

Lovely little quirky place with lots to see

*Visited during summer* Great reasonably priced food, friendly & helpful staff, live sport

Going range of St Austell brewery ales. Outside seating had great views.

We went to harbour side Saturday band was great but dear Phillipa who works behind the bar was the highlight of my evening. She charming kind and so funny. She went out of her way to ensure we had a lovely evening. Thank you lovely lady. We will return if only to see you.

Card payment only, shan't be back, refuse to be forced into cashless society

Great location, staff seem lovely and quiz was good!

Went on a whim to the quiz night with the family we had an absolute hoot! The pub was busy and was a great atmosphere. The food was tasty and is served in take away type containers as the pub has recently had a fire not that you would ever know (gob smacked when the staff said! They are so positive about the whole thing and excited about the new new refurbishment, which sounds like a great investment). As a family family we had a fun evening and felt part of the pub and loved the pepperoni pizza! Thanks Harbourside, we will be back next year to see your new look!

£17 for fries and a small piece of greasy fish served in a takeaway box absloute tourist trap rip off .The final year for a lot of these places ... got themselves to blame really . also food was lukewarm suspect they bought from the fish wagon on the port

Fantastic variety of rum from all over the world, well worth a visit.

It’s a sports bar before anything else - not really ideal for kids.!! We went with a family so 6 of us - quiz night. Couldn’t hear much but hey ho, it’s a bar eh! Worse thing was regulars happy to vape in the bar…. No one said anything. I just wanted my drink and to leave. So we all did. Not for me or the family, but hey. We probably aren’t the market….

We planned to go to the Harbourside this evening. As we turned up we could see the building was on fire. Sadly it looks like they will not be open again for some time. 😭

Beautiful restaurant with good food and a variety of cocktails I wanted to try.

Best fish and chips ever 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

We do go to this place for a drink when we can find it open. Its not an all day pub since covid. The meals are limited.

Great for those with a smaller appetite

The food was very good. 5 star rating. Service was poor though. The place wasn't busy with diners but it took 30 mins for food to arrive. The mains were brought out instead of the starters so had to wait again. Once the starters cleared it was a good 10 mins before the mains brought out even though they were prepared. Shame the service let it down

this is going to be very busy very nice place to eat and stay,been going there for years never want to leave.

Monday night was brilliant. The moules were amazing. Tuesday night, cod and chips pretty average to be honest. Much better that the clientele though. While I enjoy a good time I don’t need to let everyone else know how much I have had to drink.

Generally very good in all ways.

Visited for a rugby day. Very good atmosphere in what would best be described as sports bar on this occasion. Themed burgers according to which six nations country you fancy. I had the Scottish with haggis. Nice burger including a pint, but plate seemed a little on the small side, small bowl of skinny fries and nothing else. Left me wanting another... Beer is always fresh

Visiting from the US and our friend brought us to this Great Little Restaurant. Very Quaint, Nice decor and a Menu to match. The Food and Drink were perfect and the portions were ample. They have something for everyone. The surrounding area with the Port and Beach along with the Museum and shops offer a lot of Photo opportunities and things to do. In the area Give this Restaurant a try!

Great selection of drinks, even better service and staff. Tree so naked, I almost dialled 999 for public indecency. Take note from The Rashleigh Arms!

We visited this lovely inn for an evening meal. The location is great. The staff were friendly and efficient. Our meals came quickly and were tasty and reasonably priced. I had the Thai spring curry and my partner had pie and chips. Both meals were really good and we were happy with our visit.

My partner and I have been staying nearby for a holiday and have visited this lovely pub twice this week for some drinks after dinner. It is a perfect place for a stop before heading home. There’s a great selection of alcohol and soft drinks available. The staff are super friendly and smiley. Absolutely worth popping in if you’re nearby!

It’s a lively pub with plenty of screens. We managed to book a table on a busy bank holiday. Even though they were understaffed, they really looked after us and made us feel welcome. The food was much better than I was expecting, so well done!

Had a drink here while watching the rugby. Same food menu as the Pier House Hotel though slightly different drinks menu. Would use again for drinks but plenty of other options for food in Charlestown.

We visited here twice, once for drinks and once for a casual meal, whilst staying at the adjacent Pier House Hotel, both of which are owned by St Austell Brewery. This is a nice place with a good atmosphere, good friendly service and a menu of tasty bar food, which for us was fine when we wanted something to eat in a casual setting. There was also a good choice of drinks, including St. Austell Proper Job ale which was excellent. Well worth a visit if in Charlestown.

The food here was very tasty and good value for money. The restaurant was ideally situated in the harbour. I was unfortunate in that the weather was wet, not allowing me the full advantage of the views open to diners. Staff were helpful and friendly. i would recommend this restaurant but for the full Michael Caines experience Lympstone Manor is as near perfection as possible!

Good location. Fairly standard pub Good ales on tap Friendly service Nothing special but quite ok If you want a drink and big screen sports this is the bar for you

We were really looking forward to some food and drinks at the Harby, service was really friendly and drinks were great but the new food menu is really poor, very limited and pricy clearly with only profit in mind with the staff even saying they're embarrassed putting plates down because the portions are so small. I had a rack of ribs which was tiny and clearly frozen and definitely not freshly made and was a rip off at £14, the harby always used to deliver really good food and would do requests but even that seems to have disappeared. The burgers are now smaller and lots of extras like onion rings have gone with dishes, the ribs I had were served on a tray with paper which started breaking up from what little bbq sauce there was resulting in bits of paper on the chips and elsewhere, the second meal we had was fish and chips which in fairness was decent but has gone up in price, I appreciate pubs have had it hard in lockdown but there's a right way to make money. We are locals and have eaten here many times but won't be bothering now and I can't see locals eating here which you would think would be essential especially outside of the tourist season.It's clearly a St Austell brewery decision as all their pubs have similar menus now which led us to cancel our reservation at the Pier House for tomorrow, very limited choices and expensive for tiny portions of food is not the way forward.

Really warm and friendly service especially from Russ and Kyle, decent drinks and always really good food from the pier house kitchen, I had a custom chilli burger last night that was amazing, defs been our fave drinking hole recently and the thought of looking after the locals at Xmas is fantastic!

Great atmosphere... Good pub grub and puds to die for.. social distancing adhered to and staff very pleasant

We came in without reservation and we’re lucky! Interior really pleasing, menu not too big and food amazing! A lot of fish dishes 👍 price very friendly. Staff with sens of humour! We spend very nice time.

My wife & I visited here for lunch today & both ordered cod & chips.I am a fish wholesaler & my favourite fish is cod so was really looking forward to my meal. As soon as it came I knew it wasn’t cod. What I was served was Panga, a cheap & nasty tasteless fish from Asia. £14 per head for rubbish. I have a good mind to report this establishment to trading standards & needless to say we will NOT be returning!!!

I had tea here with my family, menu wasn't extensive but varied. All good was well cooked and you definitely won't leave hungry. More of an American sports bar feel to it than a traditional Inn but was a nice place to be. Staff good

nice inviting place. nice friendly staff. good food. animal friendly lovely place to hang out for lunch.

This restaurant is definitely trying to be a sports bar / club with microwaved food. The staff was very friendly but unless you’re just going to drink I would not bother.

Plenty of TV screens and a pool table. Nice to pop in for a drink and would most likely be a good place for lunch.

Salted Caramel Brownie with ice cream was amazing! We had only gone in for a coffee but were tempted by the dessert menu. Lovely pub with good service. Dog friendly, which some others in Charlestown were not.

Very welcoming inside and just a great little find,the food really was amazing quick service and very friendly, Kyle was great and very helpful.would definitely recommend this place and would definitely go back

Had an early lunch here with friends. The menu was quite limited and a bit obscure. Nothing snacky and lunchtimey really, but what we ordered we really enjoyed! Delicious loaded fries and nachos, but nachos at £12 we felt were a bit overpriced!

Very impressed with the large menu choice. We both had a fish dish, which were excellent. We were lucky and had a table by a window overlooking the sea.

We visited the Harbourside Inn as the others were very busy and the menu was less formal. We were glad we did. We received a warm welcome from the staff, the restaurant and toilets were very clean and there was another benefit. They share a kitchen with the Pier House so the food was really good and less expensive than the Pier House. Next time we are nearby we will certainly eat there again.

I’m sure it’s a great pub, but feels more like a sports bar. Not the right vibe for an historic and interesting Cornish port. We went in because it was very quiet, Stopped for a couple expensive small fizzy drinks but decided to move on. Interestingly all the other eateries in the village were bustling.Does have a good choice of Gluten Free, although didn’t stop to try ..

Had a Bath Ales IPA. Landsdowne Not the best beer Ive ever had. Barman freindly and chatty about local breweries.

Lovely pub, lovely staff, great ambience. Little over priced, but then these kind of establishments usually are. Captive audience!! Had the smaller meal of fish and chips , ok, but batter was underdone , therefore soggy. ☹️

Arriving on a Thursday evening in Charlestown, many of the other eateries were very busy, so seeing an almost empty harbourside we thought we'd give it a go. Friendly staff and an appealing menu, we opted to eat. The food was very good, freshly caught seafood made for a lovely dinner. I'd happily eat her again.

I'm sure this is a nice pub for some people, maybe more for the football/sports fans. Food was really poor, hair in coleslaw, dry, overcooked burger. Chips were average though. Didn't feel like complaing at the bar surrounded by men moaning about their whining wives! Not for us anyway.

Post meal drinks. Caught the end of the band who were good. Reasonably busy but got served quickly and a table which was good. Good range of bees and guns so everyone was happy. Plenty of bands on in the run up to Christmas 🎶🎉

Amazing gluten free lunch. There was lots of choice and what I chose was delicious. My delicious fish pie was made to order and my gluten free brownie had a hint of salted caramel which made it stand out out from your usual brownie. There were plenty of other choices on the menu as well for those who may be fed up of brownie.

Really enjoyed a lunchtime here, hubby happy watching football followed by F1 Grand Prix motor racing. Nice atmosphere and appeared to be lots of locals gathered to watch the football. Although it was very busy the service was still very good. Food was excellent. Scampi and Chips for me and a burger for hubby. Would recommend.

Average sums this place up. Average food, average prices and average enjoyment. I wouldn’t go here for food again but would have a pint here on my way to jump in the harbour

Ended up at Harbourside as the pub next door was fully booked. What was interesting was that the menu was the same as the pub !! Service was great and the fish pie was brilliant. Although its technically a sports bar the tv's are not in your face. what was disconcerting were the doormen on the front door !!

Very relaxed and dog friendly. Good vale for money and quality food with staff that actually look to make a difference.

We visited with our 2 young children. Welcomed by barman & sat down. Ordered at the bar, took about 25mins for our food but we weren’t disappointed. Big portions, really nice food. Children’s meals were big enough for an adult. They were kept entertained by the menu which they could colour in & do puzzles. We would definitely visit again. Very clean.

Great location especially good if you sit outside with fantastic views of the harbour. Other than that nothing to write home about. Worth a look for a quick beer.

Our second visit and again were impressed with the food and ambiance. Curry was very tasty as was the jacket potato. Well worth the money and will definitely be back next year. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly.

I am always very happy to enter an establishment that refills water bottles to limit plastic wastage and here is one of those places that did it without question!

Great beers on offer from St Austells brewery. Usual pub food but very reasonably priced. Pool table and TV screens to catch up with your favourite sports. It had a great atmosphere while we watched the World Cup there. We were also pleased with the prices of the drinks.

We chose this place as it had access for wheelchairs. Once in, this access is restricted to an area inside the front door. This is not a problem however.

We opted to eat here after checking out the menus of the surrounding menus and decided that we didn't want to spend the amounts being asked. This Inn offered good fare at a resonable price. They even have their own proper pizza oven.

Stopped here for a light lunch. My son had small Fish and chips which was £8 for a good sized portion, would have been enough for me. Friendly staff and super clean venue.

8 adults, 4 children & 2 dogs, it made sense to call the day before to check if dogs would be welcome and to book a table for lunch - you can’t easily sit 12 anywhere, let alone at a tourist attraction. I was told on the phone that they could not take a reservation “it’s not our policy to take bookings”. I even offered to pay in advance by credit card proffering amounts of either £100 or £200 as a deposit, and still the answer was NO! We were all driving 20 miles to Charleston to see the tall ships and just wanted a family lunch from people who are in the hospitality business and well versed on giving great service - as one would expect from a St.Austell Brewery pub. I was told to take our chance as a “walk-in” and that it should be alright.

We called in today for lunch and were pleasantly surprised, particularly with the food. The teenagers enjoyed the pizza and WiFi. We had a very nice crab sandwich. Staff were professional and friendly.

We had a drink in here one night and came back to eat with friends the following evening. Good beer and other selection of drinks. Good bar food type menu and the food was good. Friendly bar staff and atmosphere. Pool table and quiz machine.

Visited for a quiet birthday lunch. Staff and food and service all top notch. The lad working the bar 14.00 on 6/3/18 was very polite and friendly as was the girl. Seafood tasted great and the bar has an American atmosphere. Highly recommend

Niet een ouderwetse interieur maar wel in een prachtige omgeving. Hier zijn de "normale" moderne pup activiteiten Regelmatig live bands, Pup food, en groter schermen voor belangrijke Rugby en Football wedstrijden. Bier is goed en de bediening is snel, vriendelijk en profesional

Came in with a friend for a light lunch I had the salt and pepper squid and they had cheesy chips fast service and the squid was lovely and light not greasy.

We came to Cornwall for a long weekend break. We came here for dinner on a saturday night. I had rump steak with garlic sauce and my fiancee had cod and chips.

I have been visiting this pub every couple of months when in the area on business for years and I must say I have eaten here lots of times. I find the food great and good value especially the steaks! Selection of beers and ciders...

Since the takeover from St Austell Brewery, i have re-visited the Harbourside Inn, and i have to say i was surprised with the quality of the menu. The menu has had a massive change, from mediocre bar food, to a good quality restaurant standard menu. I had the crispy squid to start and it could have been a little better, was a little soggy however the accompaniments were tasty. For my main i had the hake with butternut squash risotto, the dish was lovely, massive portion, the only downfall was a dirty plate and slightly hard butternut squash, but the flavour was excellent. the service was standard bar service, no table service. The price for me wasn't an issue, i think the style of food you are getting is that price basically everywhere you go.

With football on the TV this bar was the busiest in Charlestown on a November sunday evening, we only called in for drinks when staying nearby. Service was pleasant, but I think if you are looking for a characterful place in Charlestown other places are a better bet.

I wouldn’t consider a tenner for a jacket potato in a footy pub to be good value at all.

Nice to go to a bar especially in a tourist area where you do not get ripped off by cost of drinks! Music at the weekend with so good groups, very popular with the local crowd. It seems to be the place in Charlestown where it is happening at the weekends! Good pub food for both lunch and dinner.

Wandered in for a quick dinner. The burger was great, loads of crunchy salad and a bun that held together for the whole meal. The chips were so crispy, just as they should be.

We had the steak and upgraded our meal with the Garlic Prawns. Fantastic food and staff very helpful. Was a tad noisy but football was on and it was a Friday evening. The Inn is on the Harbourside (hence it's name) and has lovely views.

called in early evening, the place is characterful, but modern. The food was tasty, broccoli could have been cooked just a tad more for my liking. You pay at the bar when you order the food and you have to collect your own cutlery etc.

We visited for lunch yesterday while visiting the area on holiday. It was a nice friendly English pub on the front by the harbour and food was delicious.

Wanted a drink this afternoon when visiting Charlestown and all signs pointed to this place given we had our dog (family member) with us. Think it's been recently renovated. To a high standard too. High ceilings, light and bright. No sea views but the floor to ceiling windows at the front but views of the tall ships masts made up for it. Plenty of seating. Can't comment on any food as we didn't eat here - too early in the day. Thank you for welcoming our fur baby!

Family meal here, beautifully located in Charlestown. Although I cannot fault the Food, prices are very steep for meals and for drinks.Also mixed service quality, one barmaid (brunette) very happy, helpful and friendly and the other (blonde) the total opposite.

On our way back from Looe early on a Sunday evening my wife, son,his girlfriend and I thought let's see if I can get something to eat in Charlestown.Having eaten here before and my son being a fussy eater I knew that we would be able to get something here.We were seated straight away and quickly choose 3 steaks,I chose the spicy seafood jambalaya.All meals were served quickly,very tasty and were excellent value.Definitely be going back again Shelley, Tony, Tom and Sky April 2017

All I will say its that they are clearly getting ready for the Summer Tourists.A great dish of Mussels and Chips, which was always good food and good value, has suddenly got up about a fiver.I know potatoes haven't gone up in price and the local Mussels are still pretty much the same price so the only logic I can think of is that they are saying "To hell with the locals; we'll make a big profit out off the tourists during the holiday season"It's a corny old short term view and, if you're not bothered about the locals business, you might get away with it. Longer term, only time will tell.I think it's a shame when a local and well respected brewery (St. Austell Brewery), who are probably one of the oldest in the country, resort to these type of profiteering tactics. I guess shareholder dividends will always outweigh customer satisfaction.

Whilst visiting the lovely village of Charlestown we ate lunch here. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the service was good. We enjoyed a very delicious lunch. The crab cakes were so good, served with salad and chips. My husband had bubble and squeak, it was very tasty, and a lot of it. Would definitely recommend. Also dog friendly. A good place for families.

Lovely little "pub" next door to the Pier House Hotel. Excellent food and value for money. Well worth popping in for a drink and something to eat

Had lunch there last year, not impressed,put me off Fishpie forever.We had fish pancakes and they were just a pile of sloppy fishpie with a soggy panckake on top. My grandson had a burger and that was ok, we wont be going again.