Lugger Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Had a lovely nights stay with breakfast & Sunday lunch. Really beautiful room comfortable bed, lovely coffee machine, views. Friendly staff. Food lovely too. Definitely be back !

Had the scallops off the specials board absolutely fantastic lovey food and pub

We are really sad to see this wonderful pub go downhill so fast. We have been visiting Polruan twice a year for the past 25 years with the Lugger Inn always being a brilliant and intrinsic part of our holiday. This year the bar area was chilly, the staff were uninterested and the welcoming log fires all closed off. We did not book for our early evening meal but with 11 empty tables we thought ordering food would not be a problem. We were advised that they were fully booked but we could order from the takeaway menu. We duly did this but had to leave our table in an empty pub to sit outside on the quay side to eat our food in the cold to then return to our table back in the pub to finish our drinks (absolutely ridiculous). The food and portions were of dubious quality. Very sad to say they score just one star from us. Please bring back roaring log fires, welcoming staff, eating in the bar area and a warm cosy atmosphere.

Didn't eat, just enjoyed a lovely pint in a friendly pub in comfy seats by the fire. Spot on 😄

lovely pub on the quayside of polruan. Went there for food tonight as a walk in as a family of 5 and made to feel welcome. Plenty of choice of real ales, food was proper pub 'grub' and was fantastic. definitely a place to go for food.

Staff were lovely but staff still eatting chips with there fingers behind the bar and no hand washing. This is very unhygienic. A simple fork would work.

Great little pub, on the main street of Fowey. We sat outside and watched the world go by. Great.

Ok, so lovely pub, very friendly and helpful bar staff, brilliant that they offer take away food for when people turn up last minute who fancy a bite to eat .... it's just a shame that bite might not be to everyone's taste. Some might enjoy this food more than others but to me it was just lacking flavour. I've no desire to tarnish this place as there was nothing specifically to criticise, but sadly nothing to praise either. Hope your experience differs. Fyi, we had the 4oz burger, moving mountains burger, cheesy fries and truffle mac and cheese, £32 ish including a pint of coke

We had a meal at The Lugger tonight (25 Sept) and were served by Max. A very personable young man who was working on his own in both the bar and restaurant. There were already 5 tables in use in the restaurant when we arrived. He dealt with everyone efficiently and in a timely manner. We were not left waiting for long for our drinks or food. By the way, the food was good too!

Didnt eat here but it’s a great little pub in Polruan to enjoy some local beer or cider before getting the ferry back to Fowey. Nice and traditional inside without being too rustic. Only downside is no outside space but that seems at a premium in and around Fowey!

Just ordered tea and coffee didn't turn a hair

What I hate about The Lugger is their inconsistency - one minute the advertise they do takeaways and you can eat in the bar area without booking. They next minute you go in early on a Friday evening when most tables in the bar are empty and they have made a decision to do no takeaways, or walk-in food. They never advertise these decisions in advance and change their minds all the time. Previously I have checked at lunch time and been assured I can get a takeaway that evening, give in at 6pm and told no! When it is empty and the kitchen staff aren't busy refusing to do a takeaway for 1 is just very poor service.

Really nice place food was amazing never had such a big prawn cocktail it was amazing will definitely be returning staff friendly very cosy pub

We called in for a pint having caught the ferry over from Fowey. A really warm welcome from the landlord and a fine selection of local beers to choose from. The menu looked superb, and although we didn't eat I did catch sight of dishes being taken to diners and the food looked delicious. The upper seating area is so well presented and cosy with a great view of the harbour. Will definitely make a point of eating here next time. The pub is also only a very short walk from the castle ruins. Definitely well worth calling into this lovely old pub.

Had a few meals here. Really friendly place, good food and drink.

Very average menu that doesn’t seem to change. Bar flies everywhere. We couldn’t even eat our sticky toffee pudding because it was so dry and the custard was cold. We probably won’t go back!

Food was awful quality, burger didnt taste like a burger either it tasted like sour milk. Obviously complacent from having no competition in the village

Good food reasonably good priced. Had a spot of dinner good food. Booking is definitely advised. Will definitely return when I’m in the area again

We have been here several times. It never fails. Gorgeous food, always served hot , well presented, polite staff, great menu, always very friendly, clean, tidy with an excellent service. Pre booking is recommended during peak season. Highly recommend the mussels and the traditional fish and chips. Will definitely go again

Considering the Lugger h only half the chefs cooking , we had a loverly meal, And drinks. Staff were very apologetic regarding the extr wait time, but still a loverly meal, and was given free drinks

After visiting this pub regularly for the last fifteen years we were sad and disappointed on this latest visit for drinks. The bar area was dirty, tables unwiped, unwashed glasses all over the bar despite the bar area not being busy . We were horrified to see staff consuming sandwiches, eating cupcakes and chips which they were dipping in mayo whilst serving customers with no evidence of handwashing whatsoever. What a poor reflection on this once lovely pub. Let’s hope the owners are able to get some adequate training in soon and things will improve.

Brilliant pub that does a fantastic Sunday roast. Definitely recommend a visit!

Lovely waitress, very poor food Tasteless for the most part , non of our party of 12 people enjoyed their meal Wouldn’t recommend, at all

Stopped in on the way home for a beer, nice place, friendly enough. Prices can't be beaten

Came to have breakfast.. 30 minutes to be served while the establishment is empty. 3 smoothies ordered, between 5 and 6 liters each... undrinkable... we were served roughly mixed ice cubes accompanied by fruits and vegetables... mine was "detox".. I had pieces of carrots with pieces of bananas and ice cubes!! Incredible... I've never seen that! When I pointed this out to the waiter, he just said: Sorry.. and handed over the bill.. the rest of the order was just acceptable..

We spend Saturday night at the Lugger inn, has a lovely location on harbour, friendly staff and food was very nice, live music from singer Louise was very good and enjoyed spending time there, chatting with locals who were very friendly and welcoming, we had a really fun night would love to return!

Worst food we have had in Cornwall. Not organised, gave multiple orders to the wrong people. Who then opened them and could have done anything to them. Took them back and redistributed. Totally not hygienic. £9 burger was just like one you get from a van at a football ground. Mac and cheese watery,powdery and quite frankly lacking in cheese. Will not be visiting again.

Stopped here overnight so that we could attend a wedding nearby. The room was very nice , clean tidy and stylish, overlooking the harbour. Staff ( especially Keeley) were very nice and helpful and put themselves out so that we could get into the room early to suit our timetable. Polruan was a quaint, traditional harbour and definitely worth a visit - will definitely go to the Lugger if we need to stop again. Did not have time to dine here so unable to comment on the food and service.

Very nice. Excellent and helpful service regarding food intolerances. We had steak frites, Greek salad and sweet potato fries.

Just before departing the local ship yard I purchased 3 cheese burgers, for myself and my crew from the take away hatch. We left the ship yard... I went to take a bite from my burger to find it was stone cold and raw. Very disappointed after a 20 minute wait and paying £9 for 1 lettuce leaf and a raw burger. During the wait for said food, I did notice the kitchen didn't look in the best of shapes. PLEASE CHECK YOUR FOOD!!!!

Situated overlooking the harbour, great food served by friendly staff. Recommend.

Do yourself a favour and get a £6 cheeseburger from the little hatch, get an ice cold drink, and go and consume both whilst sun sets on the water.

29/7/24 had fish and chips at lunchtime was so disappointed with it,what with sat next to fishing traulers you expect nice fish and chips,this was not the case and asked for a money back,won't visit again

Excellent beers, friendly helpful staff

Nice atmosphere and the food was brilliant

Very friendly professional staff

Solid pub, cornerstone of fowey

Didn't eat there but called late morning..perfect in every way.🙂

Ohh I could have sat here all day. Food was great service and atmosphere first class.dog friendly.

Great food and generous portions.

More interested in getting the football on the TV and serving locals before visitors. The Russell is less well sited but deserves your custom if you are an emmet. N

My wife and I had the best time at the Lugger!!!! We were both having B&B there and the staff are absolutely fantastic 👍 Lucy is an outstanding manager and she is kind , caring and very meticulous at her job. Other well worthy mentions are Scott, cintia and the star of the show Deano !!! He and all the staff at the lugger are outstandingly good and would give anyone a warm welcome.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. There are definitely worse ways to wait for the boat back.

I hadn't booked and they made efforts to accommodate me when full, so decent service. Food poor for the price - dry fish in overcooked batter with some fried wedges - for £17.50 - v disappointing.

Great place to stay in Cornwall. The room looks recently decorated and was very clean. The terrace outside was a great place to sit and drink coffee and watch the sun set. The inn is close to the ferry to Fowey. The car park is up a steep hill but a quick trip down when you first arrive. The roads to Polruan are very narrow and it might make sense for you to park in Fowey and take a ferry over. One recomendation: check to see what the check out process is when you check in. No one was there to check me out.

The service is nice, but could use some support. Do almost everything yourself. The accommodation is quaint and cozy. Food is typically British and delicious

Stayed on Friday 31st May 2024. Fabulous position right on quayside, beautiful very clean room, food was honestly some of the best I've had in ages, and every member of staff was smiley, polite, helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommend. And hope to return.

Went in while on holiday in Fowey.Nice cheesy chips

Wonderful Sunday Roast. Perfect vegetables, real gravy, and Yorkshire pudding!!! The pork and beed were very good. Classic pub with a really nice dinning room with a view! A short ferry ruse from Fowey.

We went for a drink here, though it's a nice enough place inside, a pint, 2 fruit juices and 3 packets of crisps cost over £17!!!! We later ordered 2 large fish & chips for takeaway. The portion was tiny and the fish was a ribbon similar in proportion to a doubly long fish finger that had been disguised in quite a lot of batter. This cost over £20.

Great location, small area outside to sit, nice choice of local beers.

Smallish but cosy, good food and service.

Loved our visit here. Took the Polruan ferry from Fowey over to Polruan. Lovely interior in this pub. Lovely welcome from friendly staff, who gave us a choice of sitting in the bar or the restaurant. We chose the restaurant for the wonderful views. We both had the fish and chips and it was simply amazing! Churros were chose for a dessert for one of us and apparently they were delicious! Highly recommend this pub and the wonderful way to arrive!

We love the Lugger in Polruan, especially its ever-present, smiling, helpful bar lady, but cannot mislead. It's great as a pub or for a takeaway tea, and invaluable for its frozen ready meals for the newly arrived, but disappointing as a restaurant. Our evening food, for the price, ranged from quite good to quite disappointing. The fish curry particularly was a slurry of coconut milk with four prawns and three chunks of haddock (for £23). The chicken burger was "unspectacular" and the pork belly dreary. Only the fish and chips had a rave review from our party of four. It was very busy, and a former employee in for a drink was drafted to help serve, and couldn't keep the orders straight. Unfortunately it's the only evening meal in town...

Do not drink the coffee it's disgusting. Staff not friendly food could not eat it. This place needs a complete change of management and direction or just close down. Do not visit. All four adults in my party agree, one of the worst places to visit. Visited on 24th March 2024.

Cosy harbour-side pub. Good was good, would happily go back.

Nice place, nice friendly staff

Found this pub very unfriendly as we walked in. Attempted to book a table as walk in customers and were told there were no more booking spaces. Went back to our accommodation and quite easily booked a table online! Suffice to say, by then we were totally disheartened and decided not to bother.

Expensive, rude and ignorant locals and staff, shame as was a nice pub! Nothing to do in village or see

Great location and views. Very atmospheric.

Great service. Good food. Lovely location.

Popped in for a drink after a very cold (but beautiful ) Hall Walk. I just wanted a hot drink but alas, no plant milk at all available. Thank goodness this doesn't happen very often at all these days!

First evening the guy behind the bar told us at 7:55pm last dinner was served at 7:50pm. Second evening we wanted to order food at 7:40 pm but the bartender told us there is only take away food, 45min later another couple got dinner there. What a joke. Definetly not coming back here. The Lady working there was friendly.

Great pub. Been there again a few years ago and it’s even better than before. Great food, delicious beer (recommend the American Pale Ale) and brilliant service (all of them but this is a shout out to Jack).

Friendly staff, but service was a little chaotic. We did visit on Christmas day/ boxing day, so probably not representative overall.

Lovely pub with friendly staff. Room was good with everything you needed

Same menu but different chef - much improved quality with specials that were really nice. We had sea bass which was done perfectly. New management are super attentive, very polite and very keen to make sure all is good. A very welcome change to how the Lugger has been for the last few years. We will definitely be going again.

Ate out at the Lugger Inn twice during a week's holiday in Polruan, and popped in for a drink on a third night. Really lovely pub - great atmosphere and very friendly. We were a big group with lots of young children but we were made to feel very welcome and were well looked after. The food was extremely good. Between us we must of had almost every dish and they were all delicious - both adult and kids menu.

Fabulous food, and great service. Thank you.

This has been our local whilst on holiday in Polruan. Absolutely top notch pub with super friendly service, a fantastic atmosphere and brilliantly well kept real ales. Highly recommended!

Beautiful pub, friendly staff. Let down by the food unfortunately. Beef burger was awful quality 😪

We hadn’t been to polruan and the lugger for a few months and visited yesterday. So pleased that there was a fantastic new manager. She made everyone welcome and the lugger is now back to how it use to be friendly and welcoming. Well done and keep up the great work.

We had a couple of drinks and ordered a late lunch as the kitchen closes at 3pm for a couple of hours. We had a delicious meal, the catch of the day which was monkfish served with potatoes, spinach and a hollandaise sauce. Service was excellent from both staff, the gentleman at the bar and who served us was friendly, helpful and funny. Great views of the harbour from inside the restaurant area. We will definitely be returning.

Excellent food and beer. Plus free treats for the doggies 😀

Great pub for a drink - good pint of Guinness. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Best roast ever on Sunday lunchtime.. Good quality meat, a good variety of delicious vegetables and tasty gravy. Portion just right. Thank you, chef

A really cosy and welcoming pub, dog friendly too with a selection of doggy meals and treats! We had dinner twice during our stay in Polruan and we were not disappointed. Our meals were piping hot, well presented and super tasty. Staff were so helpful and we’ll definitely return. Would recommend.

Very welcoming, dog friendly pub.

Last bus from polperro got in at 6 on a Friday . The barman, Jack, let us get a takeaway fish and chips even though 10 minutes after takeaway hours.. Best fish and chips ever. Perfect portion and seasoning and perfect harbour view

Impossible to book a table via their telephone booking system. It starts by taking you through a series of questions answered by your keypad then says- sorry we cannot book your table please phone this alternative number. You proceed to phone the alternative only to get the same message although it then states you are being referred to the staff, then cuts you off. So I then phoned again and left a message. 4 days later still not had a return phone call. I would not usually leave such a bad report for this type of thing, however for them not to even call me back is appalling. Maybe they don’t need the business!!

A definite must if you are visiting Polruan - we popped in whilst waiting for the ferry back to Fowey and missed about 4 ferries. Atmosphere was great, staff very friendly and welcoming, if we hadn't already got dinner booked we would have definitely eaten. Hopefully next time.

End of season, booked table excellent meal, atmosphere and chit chat with staff. It was so good it felt like they laid on a boat launch for us. Would definitely recommend you take a visit.

We had an excellent three night stay in the Luger Inn. Atmosphere is very welcoming. Pub is warm and lively. Rooms very recently renovated, smart but still cosy. Location just on Polruan quay is great, with easy access across the water by frequent small boat passenger ferry to Fowey. South West Coat Path goes directly in both directions, so easy for walking. Eat in on one evening (Sunday). No issues, we both had catch of the day which was a generous and just correctly cooked (not over) thick pollock fillet.

Six of us went for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed The vegetables were cooked to perfection the meat was lovely .One of us had the nut roast which was perfect as was the cauliflower cheese .We asked for extra gravy which was not a problem .Service was really good the lady was very patient with us . The pub is lovely would recommend if in the area . Try the sticky toffee pudding you will not be disappointed .

Very friendly staff, excellent service, delightful food and drink. Dog friendly, all in all a delightful quay side pub.

Fantastic food in a really quaint little pub. Recommend the fish of the day and the sticky toffee pudding! Really friendly staff, thoroughly recommend!

Went several times in June and was excellent. This time waited over 2hrs between starter and main which was not worth the wait. Mussels over cooked and chicken burger dry. Staff were lovely but run ragged. Gave a second chance and we ordered takeaway fish and chips. Two were ok but the third wasn’t fit for a cat, first time my husband has ever taken anything back. Offered a replacement but couldn’t wait any longer and no refund offered only free drink the next night which he declined to take up.

Gorgeous views, gorgeous people, gorgeous food! What more could anyone want!!! Really really loved our meal here and all the guys working there couldn't be more helpful!!

Lovely pub,great food,dog friendly, Brooke was lovely and very helpful,will definitely be going back again

Came here and managed to get a table without booking The food was good though a bit on the pricey side Service wasn't amazing but they were busy Had the fish and chips

This is a very old pub so not a fancy place but the welcome was warm to both humans and dog. We had varied reactions to our food. The burger was nothing special but the curry was good and the roast beef delicious although sadly they had no Yorkshire pudding. Churros were cooked in too hot oil and there was a faint taste of fish. The staff were lovely but there were not enough of them and so service was very slow. Our meal was spoilt by people at the next table who seemed determined to find fault with everything. The staff dealt calmly and politely with them. This is the only place in the village that serves good so we will go there again. If there were a choice we might not bother.

Visited this very welcoming Inn many times during our stay in Polruan and had a wonderful experience every time. Whether we popped in for a quick drink or had an evening meal, the staff were extremely friendly, patient, and most accomodating. We were made to feel most comfortable (unlike the other pub in the village!). Oh, and the food was very good too 😋

Nice welcome from Jack Lovely food and atmosphere and a couple of cheeky pints........ Will be back again very soon.

First day of our holiday, we popped into this lovely pub at the quayside and we’re not disappointed. Had a lovely roast dinner and hubby had fish and chips. Both meals were delicious and good sized portions. Brooke was our waitress who served us and...

Good food but the poor staff are run off their feet and consequently it’s a bit chaotic. You have to book to get food and then the wait can be more than an hour, but it’s very good when it comes. The takeaway is a...

Although they seemed understaffed the food still came out quite tasteless and undercooked, short rib was an expensive choice for 5 of us but the lack of seasoning and braising, raw potatoes in the mash and raw broccoli made it almost inedible. Staff were friendly...

Decided to have birthday meal in Lugger Inn Polruan. What a mistake that was. The bar was full of dirty glasses and cups and saucers which weren't removed the entire time we were there. Our first choice of meals were not available along with other...

Arrived on the ferry from Fowey and decided to stop in the only place serving lunch. The menu looked to have a good variety, but the end result was poor.The locally sourced butchers sausages were of very poor quality and tasteless. To describe the mashed...

We in no way blame the staff, but we waited well over an hour for our main meal to appear, in that we left and only paid for the starter and our drinks. The starters were excellent, scholps were very well cooked. A good selection of beers. We had booked for 630, came down and had it changed to 645, when we turned up we found our table had been given away! They need more staff as the pub deserves to do well. Hey ho

Sadly underwhelmed. This is only one of two places to eat of an evening in Polruan, so it doesn't have much competition. We were on hols and decided to treat ourselves to a meal out. We booked for Saturday at 8pm - the waitress took...