Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We were warmly welcomed by smiling staff and given a choice where to sit. We chose the conservatory with delightful views owner the lawns to the river and marina. The menu had signs of a creative kitchen with a small but tasty collection of dishes at reasonable prices. We chose the fish and chips. It as a big fillet with crisp good quality batter and nicely coloured chips. Very tasty. The desserts were also enjoyed. We could image that this pub has very busy times as it’s such a nice position on the river and a super venue.

Visited for Sunday lunch , nice place by the river, good choice of meat, veg slightly undercooked but meal was good and well presented. Restaurant was very busy but serving staff very efficient. Sat in conservatory overlooking garden and river. Lovely place on a Sunny day

This is best restaurant in the area. Went there Mothering Sunday. The meal was superb again. The staff were excellent. It was so busy I felt so sorry for them. Got no hesitation to recommend the Pike and Eel again and again. I will definitely see them again very soon.

If I could rate this establishment it would be 0. We booked table for 5 and were seated at a small table barely big enough for 4. Waitress did not have a clue what beers were available when asked to check could barely recall what was available. Ordered orange juice and sparkling water received orange juice and still water. We ordered our meals. My husband and I had eaten our starters before my daughter got hers. Jug of water we ordered arrived without glasses had to request 5 glasses. The roast beef dinner was palatable apart from my daughter’s who left most of her beef as it looked like the end piece that had been cooked to death. I spoke to the manager regarding these issues as I wanted to give him the opportunity to put things right rather than giving this establishment a bad review. The manager wasn’t particularly interested as he said they were very busy but he would adjust the bill. We were disappointed as this was a special occasion for 2 mums which had been spoilt by complete lack of customer care and service..so we left without dessert or coffee. When we got our bill there was a ‘gesture of goodwill’ of £18.00. There was no apology or offer to put things right e.g. move us to a more suitable table. When we left the table was still empty. Let this be a review to be considered by potential customers hoping for a pleasant experience especially if it’s for a special occasion.

This is beautiful location & the inside of the pub/restaurant seems to have been re styled since our last visit and looked very nice indeed. However, the sun was out the day we went (I know!) so we wanted to take advantage & took my elderly Mum & the Dog. Sat on the grassed area picnic benches to the front of the building looking at the river - they don't serve food there. Asking at the bar we moved to the "far end of the building" again on picnic tables provided, bit further away from the river but in pleasant shade but enough to still enjoy the sunshine. Went to place order - wrong seating - moved again, this time to decked balcony - glass screens determining doggy area (apparently). However, there was no shade for said pooch. The fishfinger sandwich was lovely - and after the game of musical chairs we had worked up an appetite (although by now, Hubby had "a face on"!) Just a little signage and a couple of extra table umbrellas would really up the game to make a visit much more enjoyable. So "No food served on grassed area" & "Dogs only allowed on decked area at far end of building".......

Hadn't eaten at the Pike and Eel since pre pandemic, it's such a beautiful place we were all really looking forward to returning. Despite having many options the menu doesn't really cater to traditional pub grub and is certainly not inexpensive at £18 for cod and chips. One member of the group literally didn't have an option on the menu to choose and left hungry after eating half or less of the dish she chose. A good old scampi and chips or even a prawn cocktail would have sufficed, they may be aiming for a less basic menu but that's exactly what some customers want. My review of 4 years ago couldn't have been better and we ate there again not long after that which was equally enjoyable. Whilst that day we had sandwiches even the sandwich menu options have changed for the very much worse. Staff were pleasant and you will never find a nicer location. My main gripe is the 10% "discretionary service charge" added to the bill. I like to leave a cash tip on the table and adding it to the bill is putting the customer in a half nelson and challenging them to have it removed. I know they would have removed it if asked but who wants to show themselves up at the table for that? Anyway, their loss as the tip on the bill was less than I would have left on the table but I truly object to this form of compulsory discretionary service charge and that's what has really driven this review today. It wouldn't take much for the Pike and Eel to regain 5 stars and it's such a beautiful location it deserves to be. I suspect the Pike and Eel has changed management since we were last there and unfortunately not for the better.

Beautiful location, shame about the food. Most of the menu had over spiced and hot flavours, Impossible to choose English cuisine, except for fish and chips. The one saving face was the vanilla ice cream was good. We won't be back again. Pam and Rolande Howey.

so poor it took 5 attempts before payment was taken £105 bill with 2 cards and down to there error it was very embarassing , we asked for a drink down to there error and was blanky refused so instead of staying for breakfast to save further embaressment we decided to move on

Love everything about this place, great barstaff who serve very quickly. Good food, atmosphere is great and the grounds are beautiful. During the good weather they also hold a classic car meet on the last Sunday of the month.

Amazing setting food and drinks where great however the young lady serving us smelt like fish and very rude glad I heard she was leaving. great evening all in though

Went for meal with friend, not visited for some time and heard had been refurbished. Meal was very disappointing and expensive for what we had. Food tasteless and not attractive sadly won’t return as lovely setting.

Very disappointing Sunday lunch. The vegetables were so al dente they were only luke-warm when the food arrived, so went cold very quickly. I had the beef which was tough and had lots of gristle. My mum had the pork which she enjoyed. The roast potatoes were anaemic and barely cooked through - they needed another 20 minutes in the oven to crisp up and get fluffy in the middle and the gravy was quite thin. The whole meal could have been hotter. Not great when the best part of the meal was the mint they give you with the bill. Such a shame as I have eaten here many times (before Covid) and the food was excellent. Not likely to return any time soon.

We were invited by our daughter for a Mother's Day treat. The lobster and Crab parcels tasted like soft cheese. The jack fruit was tasty but the duck and orange pate was served with hard bread. The "Shoulder of lamb" was a mere 3 slices of meat, not the shoulder I was thinking off. The Sirloin of beef was of the same quality and quantity as the lamb. The accompanying vegetables appeared to be fried, a bit burnt. Any pub carvery would serve a better quality product. and not charge £30 ! See "Toby Carvery" better cooked From 11.49. After preordering the meal, the staff were not made aware of this, even after a reminder upon entering. I still took 30 minutes to come and take an order even with the restaurant half full/empty. Some of the staff were not aware of how to serve a customer, and handed the plates over others, we were at a corner table but some members of staff managed to make the journey all the way round with out incident. The last time we ate there , it was under the old management. The new owners should train their staff properly, it will benefit the customer, the staff because they will have some skills and the restaurant because some customers may return. The place has gone from fine dining to pub grub at fine dining prices. It transpired later that we had not been charged for the deserts, we assume it was by way of apology for the meal, but it could be that they are not up to the service.

Went for a family lunch. Whilst there appeared to be plenty of staff, they were very young and inexperienced. That can happen, but it's definitely not OK for the older more experienced staff/ managers to chat to each other or to their local customers while ignoring the obvious problems around them. This just frustrated us. There was a clear lack of training, and a lack of care from those with training. Drink orders were consistently wrong, multiple times. Took 20 mins for our drinks to arrive, eventually just went to the bar ourselves. Many items out of stock. Repeatedly asked for help with deserts, eventually gave up and left. The food was OK- big fan of the green veg and gravy but the meat was dry, lack of seasoning and got very cold very quickly. My family had said it was great on previous visits but sadly we all left underwhelmed and unlikely to return.

Haven’t been here for about 4 years and was very expressed with the changes, staff very friendly and helpful, we had a lovely meal served quickly and efficiently and although it was a very busy Saturday evening courses were served quickly, food was very hot and well prepared and nice presentation so we will definitely be returning.

Went for lunch and a drink but the grounds were a mess, rubbish everywhere, sewage puddles behind the marquee. Got back in the car and drove away

We booked a table for 4 today and staff were very pleasant and attentive but unfortunately the lunch was marred by the roast potatoes being drenched in garlic to the effect that 2 hours later that’s all we can taste, and it spoiled the lunch for us . Myself and partner are both trained chefs and in our opinion garlic has no place on roast lunch with the exception of lamb where it’s added during cooking but mot so it’s overwhelming everything else. We have eaten there in the past and can only assume the chef has changed and needs addressing over the issue. My partner came home with stomach ache too just to compound the issue he thinks the cauliflower was a little off as it smelt a little high but having consumed some of the potatoes it was difficult to tell thanks to the heavy garlic presence. We do use quite a lot of garlic at home but you would not taste it in the food we cook which is as it should be. It was very disappointing as it was my birthday and we had intended to bring our guests who are visiting from the state's in the next few weeks , we have been there with them on every occasion they are in the uk and they love the place. But after this visit beautiful as the settings are I may have to find an alternative venue , whilst I’m writing an opinion my daughter is disabled and although there is a disable entrance via the room which is under refurbishment it is not promoted or clearly signposted which would be a help to new party going there. I understand that there has been some major improvement s going on this last year to the entire site which will only increase its popularity in the future, but chef needs to understand and taste the food before it goes out into the dining room.

Restaurant well designed. Update on our last visit. Service pleasant but slow considering restaurant almost empty. Food . Fish dish well cooked and tasty. Meat. Pork medallion disappointing a solid piece of meat. Vegetables extra. Atmosphere spoilt because of very loud music coming from another of their venues. Don’t think we would go back. Oh it is fairly pricey for food on the plate.

My family were visiting for the weekend and we had an outstanding lunch on the Friday afternoon. The marrow burgers are delightful. We decided to book for Sunday lunch, and not realising it was Father's Day, we were informed the restaurant was fully booked, but were sat at a huge table in the bar area. I don't tend to eat a traditional Sunday lunch out, as I like my own......well, mine has been knocked off top spot! We had three courses, and had lamb/beef for main - which were all amazing! The staff were extremely attentive, professional and friendly. Can't wait to eat there again ;-)

We had a fantastic experience here with my family.Despite that the place being packed we received outstanding service and delicious food . We have been offered great mouth- watering options to share with the family, beautifully made sea food rolls and the Scotch eggs and...

We arrived for what we expected to be a lovely lunch by the river. After waiting 40 minutes to place our order we tracked down a waiter. The menu is disappointing to say the least, very limited choice. The food arrived after 35 minutes, very...

Karisma is great and chef great, couldn't ask for anything more, amazing location, come and stay, its a must xx we will be returning in August xxx

Thank you to the owners and all their staff at the Pike and Eel for an excellent Christmas lunch. They pulled out all the stops to make this a pleasant day under very difficult circumstances they were experiencing due flooding of the area.

A fantastic Sunday Lunch food was great fresh and hot desserts were great too 🥰 a great setting very clean and Covid regs followed to a T !! staff excellent and helpful and couldn’t have done more ! lots of re furbishment carried and I...

After having Boated on the local rivers and being members of several boat clubs for 20+ years it was a total disappointment to find the mooring being renovated with no cover within the marina for customers wishing to eat or overnight at the pub especially...

Standards have dropped considerably and untrained staff doesn’t help. Our food arrived over and hour after we ordered , when we reminded them. All of the vegetables on the plates were cold! For the price, there was very little veg and only 2 roast potatoes...

Always loved this pub/ hotel had many a day drinks food by the river over the last 16 years . good food well kept real ale (ghost ship )when it’s on. Recently re invented through Covid loads of space & outside food wagons. Today we...

We were one of the first people to book in to stay here overnight after the lockdown and the only couple to have breakfast in the morning. Everything was excellent, accommodation, food, and staff. The restrictions had been planned perfectly and the staff were wonderful....

Today my family had the reception for a funeral at the Pike and Eel. We were incredibly impressed. Lucy who waited on us could not do too much for us. The food was first rate, and very good portions. The desserts were very good likewise....

Jen and I had an excellent Sunday lunch at The Pike and Eel yesterday - the first time we've eaten out since the lockdown. Everything was up to the usual high standards that we have come to expect. Thanks to All concerned, and very well...

Having been cooped up for months and eventually venturing out to Dobbies Restaurant yesterday and having a good experience, we decided to try the Pike and Eel this afternoon, and we were not disappointed. Well organised system inside, spread out seating outside and the bonus...

I had an absolutely brilliant time here at lunch with my wife. We ate the whole roast pheasant which is such a brave menu choice. The chef smashed it. It was rustic, flavoursome and truly delicious. My overriding feeling of the venue was incredible too,...

Went there before Xmas, although they offered quite a choice on the menu, there wasn’t a lot of choices for vegetarians, and the plates on offer were unimaginative. I hadn’t visited the pub for over a year, but just thought the choice was rather ordinary

I took a party of 14 here for a birthday lunch on Sunday it was excellent and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it . The food was tasty and great service.The Yorkshire puddings were singled out for particular praise.The improvement from when we last visited over 10...

Recently refurbished the restaurant is lovely now and much more modern than before. It is definitely better eating overlooking the river. The service is great and the food a very high standard with a good specials board. The wine list is much better than it used to be too. Much improved and well worth a visit. Will be lovely in the summer with the new decking area.

The food was hot and excellent value with a wide choice of menu, the restaurant was very large and lacked atmosphere and was cold

We have visited the Pike and Eel twice for lunch whilst staying in the area. The first time we had a main meal and dessert. The standard of the main meal was really good, with a delicious sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The second time we had a sandwich with chips. We all said the chips were the best we’d had for a long while. We all had different desserts, all of which were delicious. The restaurant has a lovely view over the river and is very nicely furnished. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely return next time we are in the area.

We have visited The Pike and Eel several times over the last few weeks - evenings and sunday lunchtimes - and on all occasions have had excellent food and service to match.The menu caters for all tastes and in the evening includes some interesting variations.Thanks to All concerned, you really make a visit to The Pike and Eel a thoroughly enjoyable experience - very well done!!

We were a group of friends visiting the surroundings of St Ives and we stopped at the Pike and Eel for a Sunday roast. It was just great!The welcome was warm and professional, the waiters are really nice. Everyone was very kind and smiley with us.We liked very much our meals, the pork was very well cooked and the portions were abundant.We will come back and we will recommend the Pike and Eel to all our friends. Thank you!

We use this pub restaurant frequently as boat owners, and it never fails to impress. Recent changes have seen longer kitchen opening hours and some lighter additions to the menu. The specials are indeed often special. Sunday lunch is a particular highlight - always generous helpings and excellent veg which have not sat around waiting for use - fresh cooked. Staff attentive without being over-attentive. The bar is well stocked with interesting beers, gins and soft drinks. My only suggestion is get some bigger gravy boats - they are like drinking beer in a shot glass. The poor staff are always fetching more gravy and do so willingly because the gravy boats are more like gravy dingys. Overall, however that is a small point.

We visited today for a big family dinner. There were 13 of us in total and we found the service to be friendly and we all got our meals quickly.The food was tasty and the portion sizes were so generous.The only thing I’d say is that although they were happy to grab extra veg and gravy - the boats were teeny! Why not get bigger jugs and save your lovely waiting staff from nipping backwards and forwards! Would definitely recommend and am very grateful that they offer gluten free options (as we have coeliac family members) with no problem or fuss - thank you!

I wasn’t going to go out for Sunday lunch but my daughter persuaded me and I am pleased she did, I didn’t even have to pay for her! We had a very warm welcome and seated quickly. Our drinks were served promptly and there were a good selection of ales to choose from. There was a comprehensive menu to choose from to suit all tastes.

My family and I had dinner and stayed here for the weekend. Two words summed it all up for us. Extremely pleasant !

Was a smelly, dusty old pub but in a fab location - Its now looking really good ! The restaurant area is very tastefully decorated.

The manager, Amanda, handled our FB message promptly and we booked in that way. She was very welcoming and was hugely accommodating when we produced another 5 people on the day, to take our table to 21 people. The order was perfect and food that arrived was delicious! A range of sunday lunch options were enjoyed - roast lamb, pork, seabream etc., as well as a selection of childrens dinners. The desserts were also excellent - and the portions were very generous - yum! Will highly recommend this fabulous place - for great food, excellent service and fabulous views over the river and marina.

Once again an excellent lunch served by very friendly staff,I would highly recommended it as it’s great quality food served in lovely surroundings and very good value for money

Having gone through a really bad phase this place has gone through a much needed major revamp which dosesn’t seem complete yet. The shelter outside patio is a great asset. The service was very good and friendly but food not really up to scratch. The Frito misto of fresh fish was only calamari (excellent) and whitebait which was typical pub grub and I very doubt was fresh as it claimed to be! My husbands sandwich was thin sliced beef in shop bought white sliced bread and not even amply filled! Accompanying salad was nice and extra fries ample and crisp.

Popped in on the off chance as the sun was out and wanted to sit outside in the sunshine and grab a bite to eat

We hired a Narrowboat on the Great River Ouse and moored up alongside this hotel. They allowed us to stay overnight as long as we had a meal - which we did. It was very nice and the grounds allowed our grandchildren and dog to have a good run around - which is needed after being on a boat for a few hours. My only complaint is we needed to take some drinks away with us for our onward journey. 4 fruit shoots and 3 bottles of water came to almost £16.

Have been going to this place for years but not regularly for at least 2 years. Heard it had been revamped and good reports on the food. So me and mrs decided to have a spur of the moment visit for some dinner. It's such a great garden right along side the river great Ouse and now has a decking area which extends the original restaurant and has a slightly Mediterranean feel especially on a 30 + summer afternoon. Great choice of local ales and continental lagers.Basic food but very good and very helpful staff. all in all a lovely evening .

Had such an amazing time at the Pike and Eel for a joint birthday party. The room was ideal for the event and the buffet was fabulous. The new decking area was a bonus and the atmosphere was very friendly.

A family friend was coming to visit and when thinking about where to go for lunch, we were recommended to book a table at the Pike and Eel - we weren't disappointed. My friend had the pate for a starter - when the Manager came to check on us, she thought the proportion of bread to pate was a bit out of kilter so off she went to the kitchen to get our friend more bread. He hadn't even asked for it, but this attention to detail tells you that the staff care about the customer experience.

Visited recently with a friend from overseas for a classic Sunday lunch. The roast potatoes were crispy and you could choose how you wanted your beef; the addition of cauliflower cheese was a real treat. The cheesecake of the day was strawberry and white chocolate and was a joy to eat.

We booked the function room for an 80th birthday party for 65 guests for a summer Sunday lunchtime buffet. It was a newly decorated light and bright room with plenty of space for round tables and our (many) photo boards. They even had hooks for our bunting and decorations. Wonderful welcoming and helpful staff laid out our buffet, which included a children’s selection and little desserts. All this was organised by phone, WhatsApp and email with the brilliantly professional Amanda, manager of the Pike and Eel (we actually live 200 miles away, so she even sent a video of the room for us). We would highly recommend the pub as a venue and look forward to visiting again when we next visit Cambridgeshire.

We can not fault the service we received from when we checked in on Friday afternoon until we left Sunday morning.

I have visited this place many times and I’ve never been disappointed.

The Pike & Eel has been extensively refurbished under new management. This is such an unspoilt jewel by the Great Ouse river.

We started going back to P&E; earlier this year and although going through an uplift our earlier visit was okay (not brilliant) but the last visit was dreadful and lacking on so many levels. Some parts of the meal were cold and other parts not cooked as ordered. Why bother asking how you’d like your meat cooking if you then cook it totally different. We did complain at the table and although the waitress tried her best they didn’t seem to be supported by anyone in authority. Maybe a tip for front of house management to show their face to respond to customers when they take the time to complain. Toilets are clearly going through a refurbishment with no obvious signage as to if men and woman were to use the same facilities with those unsure queuing to use the diabled toilet which actually looked more like a janitors store cupboard. Be giving a wide berth and wanting to hear consistent feedback from others of improvements before returning. It’s too hit and miss at the moment.

We booked last minute as a birthday Sunday dinner treat, I was a bit of a gamble as the reviews had been mixed (although mainly positive), and I am glad we did!

The last time I ate here was in September 2017 shortly after the change in ownership. At that time the food and service were abysmal and my review spelt this out.

Lovely roast beef and roast pork. Staff very helpful. Great riverside location. Will be even better when patio area open.

Due to some unexpected change of plans we decided to try and get booked in here at the very last minute, we knew it would be a struggle for mothers day but the management were very accommodating and managed to squeeze us in for an early lunch.

We stayed here for 1 night. The location is beautiful, set around a marina. The hotel room was very comfortable and ideal if you have a dog. Rooms are right beside the marina with plenty of open areas to walk your dog. We ate in the restaurant, the food was delicious and very fairly priced. The manager was very attentive and advised us if there were any problems to let her know, I'm happy to say there were no problems at all and we would definitely stay again! Thanks

My family visited here for Sunday Lunch.... amazing. The staff were so friendly, helpful and particularly Jemma who showed us around the amazing changes currently taking place and showed us the new menu. Great location, great food, great team, looking forward to next time

So sad that this amazing location is still falling short. We have been trying the Pike and Eel for 20 years and still disappointed.

We attended for Sunday lunch being an anniversary and it was a big disappointment. Previously, in 2018, it had exceeded expectations. The starter consisted of 6-8 strips calamari one cherry tomato, a slice of cucumber,rocket and a blob of mayo. All dwarfed by a large rectangular plate.

i visited for the weekend It was amazing, food was amazing and the staff was really helpful, great atmosphere fast friendly service in a comfortable and relaxed environment which is enjoyed by visitors of all ages definitely a place I shall return to.

Me and my girlfriend had an absolute great time here!! Great value for money, delicious food, great staff, beautiful rooms and an amazing landscape seroundings. Definitely coming back here!!!

This marina is a stunning place currently undergoing renovation.. it still has the fast friendly service in a comfortable and relaxed environment which is enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

Visited last week and was advised when we called to book a table,4 of us went only to find the place deserted,we went to the bar and was served by a friendly barman.

Once an attractive old riverside pub, now spoiled by an ugly, flat roofed extension and cheap PVCU double glazed windows in the oldest part of the building. The location is great in the summer as it is right on the river and has a large garden but the outdoor furniture is very tired and rest of the place is a let down. A curious mixture of old country pub and 1970's Crossroads motel inside, a stale, flat, boring atmosphere in the bar area, food is ok but nothing more. I would imagine that this place only survives due to the income generated by the attached marina.

Came in for a Sunday lunch this afternoon with family and the place is beautiful and in such a suberb location. The food was lovely and the service was great very friendly staff and more than happy to help you.

It was amazing visiting today, food was great and the staff was really helpful, great atmosphere and will definitely be going back

Very good choice on menu, plus specials board, quality of food and service was excellent, there is some refurbishment going on within the main area and the external hotel rooms, which I am certain will compliment what was a great experience.

We stopped off by boat using the free moorings. After feeding swans a d ducks we enjoyed our time at the Pike & Eel.

This is the second time in 4 months we have arrived here spontaneously for dinner. And for the second time my carnivore boyfriend and me,the veggie ,have had a really lovely meal. Staff young but very pleasant and food was great! We’ll be back more often.

Having regularly visited the Pike & Eel over many years we recently held a family lunch for 14 people here.

Had lunch today with a friend just out of hospital. Prawn Salad contained yesterdays stale lettuce and just a dash of dressing . Served with soggy brown bread. Whitebait good but salad old and unacceptable A reasonable complaint made and £2.31 deducted? An insult!

Attended a dinner with approx 30 friends, which had been booked for some time.

Well I know this pub for many years due to my brother living close by, so decided to book the hotel the best room thought it would be nice for Patricia to stay in a pub.

Attended this pub to celebrate the wedding of my friends in the afternoon/evening.

Only ever had sandwiches and chips here in the bar or outside. Food always fresh tasty and plentiful. Good varied menus. Lovely setting beside the river

This is my cousin's local and at one time was a wonderful, friendly riverside pub. What a waste of a perfectly situated venue. We asked for a lime and soda - no soda. At least the beer was available. But asked for crisps - no crisps. Asked for nuts - no nuts. The staff could not have been less interested in us. Glasses and full ash trays remained on the tables around us while the staff sat chatting and smoking not far from us. We will not visit this place again.

Myself and some family came here on a Sunday evening for a quiet meal, we've been here before for a drink and it's always quite a pleasant experience and the staff are always friendly. Unfortunately the food we experienced really wasn't at all appealing, I had the cod and chips, the batter was so greasy and lacked any flavour and the fish inside had no flavour at all and was very wet, the peas had been cooking for a month by the taste of things and the chips were nothing write home about. One of the other members of our party had scampi which I can only assume was the cheap stuff from Iceland. There is no menu, just a specials board to choose from. The staff were fine, I have no complaints there they were all very pleasant. The place is very rundown but I believe they've just been taken over so can only hope that's going to be worked on in the near future.

Visited at the weekend for a drink. The setting by the river is wonderful and on a sunny day what could be better. However I was shocked at the price of four drinks. Three bitter shandies and a pint of cider came to over £18. I will certainly not be visiting the Pike and Eel for a drink again.

A lovely location with an adjacent marina, ideal for renting a boat for a few hours or days. Very pleasant blue haired barmaid, always good to have a smiling face behind the bar.

Stayed there 1 night and for £95 thought it was overpriced and rooms are a bit rundown.

We Popped in for a quick lunch on Tuesday. We were welcomed by the lovely Ben who always has a smile on his face..ordered our drinks while we looked at the menu. They were fairly busy so had a bit of a wait for our food but nothing to bad. 1x sausage baguette and 2x beef baguettes with Cajun chips all of which were excellent . The roast beef was extremely tender and very tasty. One more round of drinks to finish off before we were on our way. This place is getting better every time we come. Happy friendly staff. Good food at reasonable prices. Will be back again soon.

Stayed overnight here. Nice rooms but in the bathroom there were massive cobwebs over the bath in the corner. The real fiasco started at breakfast. Arrived in the dining room at 9.10am - breakfast was 8 -10am. We were informed the Chef had not turned up and it would be at least 10 mins before the 3rd chef would arrive for hot food. Eventually we were asked for our order - scrambled egg & beans for me & 2 eggs on toast for my partner. At 9.55am I was served a full breakfast with a fried egg and my partner 2 eggs on a plate and told to make his own toast in the toaster on the table!!! 2 other couples had items missing on 2 of their 4 full breakfasts which they informed the waitress but nothing was done for them. Really; is this any way to treat customers!!!!!!! Gone downhill since new owners took over.

Lovely Mother's Day meal,all the family really enjoyed their meals including my grand daughter. The restaurant was very busy and everyone seemed to be having a lovely time, keep up the good work Jason

We had a lovely meal in the bar area of the pub. Service was good. The meal was nice. I am gluten free and I was accommodated for. Would recommend for families. The restaurant is a more formal place to eat with lovely views of the river.

What lovely food we had, outstanding service, and great value for money.Its great now we can bring the dog in too. Just one criticism needs updating inside but on the other hand it’s quirky. Great time had by all.

My second lunch in the conservatory. The food is spectacular, a must for all with a good appetite. In the summer this venue has a great outdoor space with the river running past a spacious garden.

Not happy with a sausage baguete @ over £ 6 with only one sausage cut into bits to spread it out. So poor

On 29th November I travelled from Croydon and spent a few hours with my junior school pal and his family at St Ives. They own a boat which is moored at the marina and treated me to lunch at the Eel and Pike clubhouse in this gorgeous location. with wonderful views and panoramas. We were early and the only customers in the restaurant but, nonetheless, there was a lovely atmosphere, and the staff made us feel most welcome. The lunch was delicious, reasonably priced and served promptly by efficient and friendly staff. The sun was shining and with good food, drink and conversation it was with great reluctance that I headed to the station and back home.

I contacted Jason regarding Sunday lunch for fifteen and am very glad I did. He was extremely helpful providing firstly a menu for starter and main and later a further menu for same plus desert. The prices were very reasonable and we had no difficulty ordering the meals ahead which saved time and waiting around when we got there. The table setting in the restaurant at the front of the dining room was lovely with views over the river and the tables looked really nice with pristine white table cloths, clean and shiny cutlery and glasses. The staff were also lovely, efficient and attentive and didn’t make us feel rushed in any way. The food was ample, tasty, well presented and left us feeling relaxed and replete. I would like to commend the Pike and Eel and thank Jason and his team for a lovely dining experience.

I went to the Pike & Eel for my birthday meal with my family. We were made very welcome by the manager and his staff. The food was first class and they went out of their way to accommodate our granddaughter who was with us. She was really happy with her meal as were the rest of the family. We would recommend the Pike & Eel to all our friends and family. It is a big improvement since we went a year ago and we are already planning a return trip. Keep up the good work Jason and team.

Popped here yesterday with some friends and really enjoyed the food and the service. The hotel is undergoing works which are badly needed but in time it will really spruce up the place.

The staff & service are friendly but this doesn't compensate for lousy food! The best thing about the meal was the whitebait starter, which were crispy and tasty (although not cajun as stated) and its hard to find this on offer these days. However, the 5 main courses our table chose were dreadful. Very few prawns in the linguine, an utterly tasteless piece of hake (what a waste) and the sauce looked exactly the same as a mullagatawny soup starter (and probably was plus a sprinkle of paprika). A gammon steak & eggs looked ok (but that is hard to mess up) and a ham, egg & chips dish ordered without the ham came up with a couple of slices of dubious-looking pink meat anyway. Perhaps the worst dish was a beef stew and dumplings with a scum on the top and crusty dumplings (not soft and fluffy as they should be). The accompanying veg tasted of absolutely nothing at all - boiled potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and something that might have been cabbage. One person ordered dessert (tiramisu) which was nice but obviously not made on the premises. At £130+ including wine (at least that was ok) its a most disappointing rip-off. Will never bother eating there again.

Like a previous reviewer we called in to see what improvements had been made since the new ownership.