Old Town Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

After a chance visit for a drink during a walk we booked for the Sunday evening carvery on Sept 29, 2024. The carvery was excellent, lovely friendly service and a good atmosphere. Highly recommend

Nice place for a pint on Tresco

Lovely pub on st Mary. Worth a walk for the atmosphere

Fantastic pub, Jack and Gareth have made an outstanding venue with amazing food, drinks and entertainment. Monday night quiz is the best I've ever been too. 100% a place to visit with outdoor seating and a pool table too!

we rang the Old Town Inn when our Skybus flight was cancelled to see if they could possibly accommodate us, we were recommend OTI from people at the airport, when we rang our call was immediately met with sarcasm and laughter. quote from the male on the other end of the phone 'ha! ha! good luck!' - the most unhelpful and quite frankly cruel manner of speaking to someone in my opinion!

My husband and I had dinner here one evening during our recent stay on St Mary’s. We were very pleased with the place. The food was very good, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the general atmosphere was pleasant.

Awesome pub to stop for lunch on St Marys. Food is amazing and very friendly and accommodating staff! A MUST DO for any visit to the Scillies!

Lovely staff, nice local pub feel, dog friendly, Scilly Cider on tap. Smashing.

A local, friendly vibe with excellent ciders

The Sunday carvery at OTI was recommended, and we weren't disappointed! The staff were very friendly and quick to serve, and the great selection of meat and vegetables were all cooked to perfection, even the pork crackling! Locals and tourists created a vibrant atmosphere, and we enjoyed ourselves so much, we returned the following Sunday, this time joining in with the fundraising Bingo! It was so well-organised, with endless prizes, and raised money for a very worthwhile cause. Thanks for happy memories, OTI - we will return!

Only had drinks but lovely staff and a good spot to hide from the rain

Fantastic pub, large drinks selection and bar snacks. I haven't eaten here yet, so can't rate the food, but our friends did and said its great. The veiws are spectacular too. Also great for the wildlife fans, you're surrounded in sparrows that will pinch a chip when you're not looking ;) Lovely and welcoming staff too.

I’ve always liked the Old Town Inn but the new owners have breathed new life into the pub. Lovely atmosphere and a great quiz night. Well worth the short walk from Hugh Town, and no excuse to miss out if you’re staying on this side of the island!

Love.praque lager served perfectly here. Food is good pub grub Sunday carvery very busy so book.

Great place to rest after a walk around St Mary's. More charm and friendliness than the pubs in Hugh Town A nice relaxed vibe, decent beers and tunes. Outside and inside seating, I didn't eat but lots were there for lunch. I will be back!

We were there for a quick snack as our walk took us to Oldtown. Dog friendly.

Went here for the Sunday carvery. We have been for the last couple of years during our visit to the Isles of Scilly. The food is fantastic and have booked again for next weekend. Really can't fault it. You need to book to secure a table as it does get very busy with locals and tourists alike.

Highly recommended. We really liked this dog friendly hotel/pub. The hosts Jack and Gareth are terrific and the place had a real enrrgy and buzz about it. The food is excellent and we ate several delicious meals there. The rooms are spacious, nicely decorated and well appointed. The bed and pillows were really comfy. There was nightly entertainment while we were there; they have a small theatre called The Lantern. Jack is a professional theatre manager and has blown new life and energy into the events and also the islands performing arts. What fun we had! Try their Sunday Carvery. It was an absolute joy.

Very nice inn, coffee was not so good.

A hidden gem of a place on St Mary's. Welcoming staff (2 young men). Relaxed friendly atmosphere. The beer battered fish & fresh chips are the best we've tasted. Find them when you first arrive. & not at end of hols, like us. Thank you.

Nice pub, reservation system a bit confused

Lovely beer garden , good pub food, Friendly staff.

The staff are really friendly and the food is great.

Amazing value for a great lobster dinner for 2 at £45 (£110 in another nearby location). Not a "posh" establishment but the warm friendly atmosphere is a great attraction. Good beer!

Great pub with top quality food and beer. Service is impeccable as are the accommodation. Highly recommend

Gig World Championship weekend, they have the most amazing after event party, easily beats Mermaid and Scilionian.

Great local pub. Food was very good, as was the beer! Friendly staff.

Great entertainment venu Friendly staff

Really lovely place to visit. Friendly, chatty, and helpful staff. There are loads of activities throughout the week, even in the winter. Great asset to The Scillies.

Lovely old pub, would love to of stayed longer, but had to pick up a meal from poms thai.

Excellent food, beer and service

Lovely pub good staff & lovely food Will visit on each trip Well done

Whilst on holiday we ate here before the Monday night pub quiz and and we really enjoyed the food. We also had the Sunday lunch which was amazing. The staff are incredibly friendly and it has a really nice local feel.

friendly, good music and a cider festival with bands this weekend! free!!

Real old school local pub with cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. Good selection of drinks for the location too. Would return for food!

Very well hosted establishment. Very welcoming

Great pub Excellent Scilly cider!

Awesome.night at the quiz. Great atmosphere. Tasty no nonsense food, good beer and a great band. Great to see this place thriving. Staff really make it with their positivity

Went for Sunday lunch. Was amazing! Great service. Excellent food. Dogs very welcome. Would highly recommend.

Just had a meal there. The food was nice, and cheap for Scilly. Enjoyed the local cider too. Not much atmosphere and pool table in the room where you eat which is strange as the pub has at least one other room.

Good place for pub food in St.Mary’s and a really good quiz on a Monday night

Great quiz night. Nice local drinks.

Rental units are comfortable. Bar is very nice. Owners and staff are very friendly and helpful.

Great place for a drink however the lettuce on our sandwich was beginning to rot.. Real shame but a little extra care needed by the the kitchen staff

Bit out of the way. Not really worth the journey.

Fantastic place. Great food, great service, really friendly

Visited Old Town Inn for Sunday roast yesterday. Unfortunately it did not warrant the £19 price. Could not cut or chew most of the beef. Rest of plate ok but did not stay for desserts.

Lovely lunch with beef and horseradish sandwich and chips. Hearty bread and well-dressed salad. This was the first lunch service for this pub and they nailed it. All for a great price too, bravo!

A nice pub for a drink also for meals.

Friendly pub, with well kept real ale.

Friendly staff. If staying be aware that the breakfast is continental only.

Excellent Sunday lunch well presented warm vegetables. We'll worth the money

Went in here 3 times during our week holiday (twice for food and once just for a drink) and was superb every time. Pizzas and burgers were spectacular, cider lovely and staff friendly. Highly recommended!

The excellent food is very welcoming

What a very friendly place with lovely meals. Amber made a huge fuss of our dog and made us feel like one of the locals. We'll worth a visit

Brilliant service and very friendly staff. Brilliant experience

Great Sunday carvery on problem was I had to walk back to hugh town and row back too that boat !!!! #bigplate # stuffed.

The accommodation was fine, everything was ready and clean. Dinner and first breakfast great, but the next breakfast was dismal. The missus didn't have enough toast for everyone and when I ate one, I found that the other half was moldy. Furthermore, compared to the previous morning, there was no ham, salami or cheese available, only sweet pastries and cereal. For that reason, I immediately deduct two points.

We had a lovely cooling drink here. We sat in the front garden, I had crocs on and felt a sharpness in my foot looking at the stones it is mixed with what looks like shattered glass. When I managed to pull it out, it was. Luckily it did not go into my foot but it was close. Please be careful with kids and dogs. Nice pub.

Wow the food here is pretty spesh! Great choice on the menu, meat, fish & veg dishes. Delish pudds.All freshly prepared, good prices. Lovely pub, lovely staff. Made very welcome, relaxing & happy place

Wonderful place And food is really nice staff very welcoming Highly recommended

Excellent place to eat and drink. Colin is a very hospitable Landlord and I'd happily recommend it to anyone.

Typical pub with pub food. Made very welcome

Fabulous food and very relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly staff 😃

Love afternoon singing sea shanties

Great pub. Good food and beer. Steak. Fish and chips. Pizza. Burgers. Good pub grub. Lovely selection of pudfings

The Old Town Inn is the only pub in the area, and is definitely less busy than others pubs in Hugh Town. However it doesn’t have anything much special to offer. The location, the food, the staff and the interior are average. It has some tables outside, but the majority are inside. There are no negative notes to report, but neither brilliant ones too.

Excellent service and excellent food and very helpful staff. Food reasonably priced and nicely presented. There's a good selection of beer's and a friendly atmosphere. Well worth a visit

Huge burgers! Lovely setting and varied menu, really great evening ty

Very nice food, if somewhat expensive

Booked a room, but had to go elsewhere due to the damp. Even the bedding felt moist. They need to sort it out. Not appropriate to be taking bookings, especially given how little accommodation there is on the island.

A bit gloomy inside but ok otherwise.

Stumbled across this wonderful pub when we heard great live music coming from their garden. Good beer, delicious spit roast and a very welcoming atmosphere

Staff very helpful. Good food, well presented.

Great place to visit, make sure you book ahead. Very friendly staff, amazing food and good selection of beer.

Nice food and comfortable break from a rainy day. Good jacket potato and good selection of drinks

Walked past here one Saturday afternoon we thought it would be s nice place to call in for a pint. Walked in said we only want one drink but a young girl said they were fully booked . I counted 13 tables 7 empty ???????

Great spot on St Mary's, good place to stay too

Could not fault the food just a bit of wait for an extra glass of iced water before your meal

A surprise visit. Check hours. Does food as well a couple of hand pulled beers.

We had visited the Old Town Inn the first time we came to St Mary's and had a great time. We are pleased to say on our visit to St Mary's this year we stayed at the Old Town Inn for the duration of our trip. Staff were great and saw to all of our needs, room was great for us, excellent food and drink. So close to Old Town beaches it really was great for us and our little one. Would come again.

Looking from the outside you wouldn't realise it's a pub! It's clean and the staff friendly, beers ok and prices about right.

A quieter area the other side from Hugh Town on At Mary's Scilly. Two cafes. Not always open. A bar which shuts a three. A gun distillery. All on Map.

Good beer, good food. Helpful staff.

I was served a decent pint put the beer garden was a disappointment

Generous portions for traditional Sunday lunch.

Lovely lunch really nice service and food. Good value for money 💰

Amazing place,sooo felt at home on my birthday,special shout to Colin and family for making sure i had a really good time,excellent breakfast at the weekend,thank you friends xx

Good food and a friendly welcome by the staff.

You cannot beat the produce from this bakery, great to pick something up for lunch & head off for a picnic on St Martins with wonderful views

Excellent! Booked a table because so impressed with menu. Food absolutely delicious. Also heard other people complimenting waitress on how good meals were. If you get the chance whilst visiting St Mary's definitely go!

Good selection of real ales and food

Poorest roast we've ever had. No condiments offered, dirty plates and glasses

We booked a table on the advice of a local. So we arrived to a soulless, school hall feeling place with no warmth or atmosphere. Dirty table to start with. Ordered one Lasagne which was nice and a vegetable curry. The curry was served in a greasy popadum with overcooked rice with another greasy popadum on side. Tiny portion, kids size really. Horrendously overpriced for a very sub-standard meal. Got the impression if your not local and a tourist you'll be ripped off. Dont bother with this pub...there a nicer ones in town.

Lovely little pub with nice outside seating in a scenic part of the island. Nice food (great chips and cheesy garlic bread) at reasonable prices and extremely clean toilets. Well worth a visit!

Quiet on a Monday evening. I know it is a bit out of the way if you're based in Hugh Town but worth the effort.

What a great place to eat and drink you are sure of a warm welcome.

First time in the island for a while popped in for a beer and food. Very nice.

Very friendly helpful and welcoming place to stay, from the house maid and bar staff to the chef that served up some fantastic breakfasts and meal. Will definitely recommend to anyone.

Fabulous food, and very pleasant pub