Punchbowl and Ladle in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Nice place, food very nice and reasonably priced, but £6.40 for a Cornish Cider and £6.90 for Guinness £3.90 for a coke, absolute robbery, no wonder Cornwall is pricing itself out of the market. Cheeper to go abroad.

Excellent food quality, nice atmosphere and very attentive service

Haven’t been for a while but what a treat we’d been missing. Such a lovely calm atmosphere and welcoming friendly staff. With a good knowledge of their menu. Plenty of choice on the menu including some interesting and tasty sounding vegetarian options, but we decided on the local mussels which were sweet, delicious and generous portions. Will definitely be back - and will make sure I leave enough room for a dessert!

Absolutely fantastic meal at The Punchbowl and Ladle! I had the Abraham burger, which was cooked to perfection—juicy, flavourful, and stacked just right (So good I didn’t get a chance to take a photo). Finished off with a rich, gooey chocolate brownie that was pure heaven. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend if you’re in the area—great food, great vibe, and genuinely lovely staff. A special shoutout to our waitress, Zelie, who was absolutely brilliant—warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from start to finish.

Booked for Mother’s Day lunch and it was fabulous. Great food, the staff were friendly and engaging and the ambience was excellent. Also welcomed our 2 dogs, so all in all a super lunch

Great food, staff and even live music on the day we went.

Enjoyed a delicious roast on Mothers Day, very generous portions and the beef was so tender. The waitress was very friendly and the live background music enhanced the atmosphere. A gift for Mothers Day topped off a lovely afternoon.

My family took me here today for Mother’s Day lunch, it was perfect they showed us to a table that was in a little side room, the food was delicious, staff very helpful and friendly and the atmosphere was made special by the lovely pianist playing. We all had a brilliant time and will definitely be back again. Also the gin and tonic the mothers were given to take home was a lovely gesture. A big thank you to you all.

Really nice pub, lovely atmosphere. Burger was very well done. I liked the local list on the menus as well

Great food and very dog friendly. Nice atmosphere.

3rd visit for dinner in as many months. Great menu and good value for money. Wonderful services and an atmosphere filled with people clearly having the same experience. Will be calling again sometime very soon.

Lovely place with a great atmosphere, how pubs should be.

Warm welcome, friendly service, great food,hot and plentiful, the lamb was great quality. Will come again.

Myself and my wife,have had 2 amazing meals recently and both times the food was amazing and the staff were great too.

Great staff. Great food. And really appreciated not being rushed, especially when we had finished our meal for payment. Highly recommended.

Cracking place. Really excellent food, very reasonably priced - had a Pie & Mash starter(!) that was a proper taste sensation. Atmosphere in the bar area was great too with a lot of locals in for a Friday evening beer or two. We will be back!

Drinks not cheap. But 2 course meal for £20 and good veggie options

Friendly, good service, food excellent Pie and pint night Mon particularly good value

What a lovely place! A mixture of exceptional food and incredible service all combined into one! I would highly recommend the punchbowl and ladle over any other establishment, it is an incredible find with lots of choices of food and drink. All staff members are incredibly friendly, which made the whole experience a 10/10. I will be returning! Thank you everyone at the Punchbowl and Ladle!

The best Sunday lunch we ever experienced!

First time we’ve tried this pub, it was amazing, the food, the atmosphere, the staff, just perfect. A great selection of locally sourced food and a great specials selection. We had a booking for 5 o’clock, so glad we did, it gets busy but you can see why, really really enjoyed it. We had the dog with us, they put you in a lovely seat, like a little booth. I would highly recommend this St Austell brewery owned pub to anyone.

Great service , lovely food and realistic prices .. not something you always get together ! Will def be on my ‘ return when we fancy a meal ‘ list . Thankyou

Great food, atmosphere and service. Love that you love dogs too. Pet blanket is a nice touch 🧡

Fitted us in at really short notice and the service and food was excellent.

A really nice, clean pub with great food.

Popped in for a late lunch on our way back from down west and wasn’t disappointed. The venue is quite large but the staff friendly and welcoming It’s true it’s a St Austell Brewery pub so not too many surprises on the menu, however today they had a fixed price 2 or 3 course menu and they were excellent! Not the usual brewery fare at all, very tasty and well priced Would recommend and will be back

We went for Sunday roast today. We had the soup of the day for starters which was roast potato and cabbage soup! Oh my God! I'm not lying when I say it was so tasty! I could of quite happily had a big bowl of that for my main and I would of been so happy! Not to belittle the rest of then meal but for me the soup was the highlight and I'll be going back for their soups as a starter in future!

Pre-booked a table here in advance of our visit to the area. Called in the night before the booking for a drink and was shown the restaurant area which looked lovely. On the evening of the booking we were informed that the restaurant seating was unavailable as a quiz was being held there. We were offered a table in the bar which was fine but would not have been our first choice. My wife ordered the chicken burger which we were told was a chicken breast and I ordered the rump steak. My wife’s chicken was dry and hard and looked overcooked or reheated. We had to send it back and opted for the prawn linguine in its place. The linguine was plentiful though the sauce was bland and tasteless. My wife only ate the prawns which were few in number. My steak was served very well done even though I had ordered medium. When I mentioned this, the waitress offered to take it back. She returned with a second steak which was indeed cooked medium though appeared underweight to what was described in the menu. Overall it was a disappointing experience which is a shame as the pub itself is quite lovely and previous reviews have been good. On paying our bill the staff member removed the cost of my wife’s meal by way of an apology which we were grateful for. However we would not choose to eat here again.

me my mum and my brother decided we would go to the punch bowl and ladle for dinner as we’d been for drinks before and food a few times and it had been great, we arrived at around 5pm and sat in the bar area and ordered at the bar, our food all together came up to £85 just for 3 mains, we are patient people and I have worked in hospitality for 4 years so I know the ins and outs (especially since I worked for st Austell brewery for 3 of those years). We were the first people there and the only people eating at the time and the food took 40 minutes to arrive, our order was fish and chips, pesto pasta, and a steak, as I said were patient people so we weren’t complaining at how long it took. But I had the pesto pasta and I took a bite and it was almost still crunchy it was so hard, again no problem we told our server and she took it back and was having a fresh one made. My family had finished their meal and had been waiting with me for 35 minutes for my food to come out. My mums steak was mostly just fat she could only salvage half of it. My food took so long to come that when it arrived I had to ask for it to be in a takeaway box because we had somewhere to be. When the pasta arrived the server said “well it takes longer because it’s thick pasta”?????? It’s genuinely pesto pasta. Anyway, we received a half ass apology and no offer of free drinks or money off or anything of the sort, which in my opinion is just basic customer service. The pasta was nice but the garlic bread tasted like oil that had been sat in a pan for 3 consecutive days. We probably won’t be returning for food.

Absolutely beautiful Sunday roast. Lovely atmosphere and the waitress was attentive throughout. Would absolutely come here again next time we visit

Shame about the service as the food was lovely. Service was poor was told to keep our dog under control, our springer is a working dog that is trained to a very high standard, you wouldn’t even known she was there. Second comment was don’t touch the glass as it’s unsafe, we are grown ups not children and if the glass was unsafe then this needs to be to health & safety guidelines in a public place. No greet on entering the venue, staff seems to be more interested in tasks than the paying customer, I could under stand if busy but at the time there was just three covers in the restaurant. Very poor service.

Great food, great service, couldn't have asked for anything more. what a difference to the last time we came a few years ago - decor looks fantastic and a lovely atmosphere. We will be back. thank you.

Good food and service. Dog friendly. Sold out of sausages from the lunch set menu, only other choice was squid!

Beautiful pub with a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Food was delicious! Staff were so lovely. We look forward to visiting again in the summer.

Very over priced and mediocre food. £20 for small fish and chips that was nothing special at all and £6.95 for a pint of Guinness. When did Cornwall become such a rip off? Wouldn't recommend.

Came here again on Saturday for my mum's birthday. As always, lovely welcome from the staff, food was lovely. I had the scampi, which was delicious, but they didn't do a regular size and only a small plate size. I asked if they could do a regular size and i was told I would be charged for 2 sml plates but put onto one plate. It was delicious, but £26.00 for a regular Scampi was quite steep. The fish and chips and steak were all delicious as well. The staff are always so accommodating and friendly, wonderful atmosphere. So nice to have this lovely pub back to how it use to be.

Flipping expensive mind you. £19.50 for 3 pints of cider. 😬

Booked for a large group with adults and young children (16total) which was easy online and confirmed quickly with menu details to preorder from. Slightly frustrating that after providing choices we were then asked to use a different menu and provide new choices within 24hrs. Upon arrival the team were welcoming and sat us at a great table giving us all the space we needed. The atmosphere was great and the team were friendly and helpful with food arriving in good time. Food was great for all choices -from homemade chicken goujans for the kids to some exceptional fries and burgers for the adults. Strong selection of vegetarian and vegan options was well received. We would return, but only as a small enough group to not have to preorder, as the poor communication/changes around this were frustrating on our side (though I completely understand the benefits of preorder re wait times and ease for the pub).

Great food at sensible prices that accommodates vegan and vegetarian without requiring to processed junk. But the service is very slow. It feels like the senior staff are likely in the kitchen creating great work but front of house are nonchalant staff who seem not to know much about what they are serving or what is expected of them. They are not very accommodating. Dogs are welcome.

Welcoming cosy pub with great food, friendly service and live piano if you are lucky !

Old school darts and pool area which is lovely to come across these days. Good service and friendly staff, food was spot on!

Just wonderful food with excellent Gluten Free Roast. Thank you for making our Christmas Eve meal brilliant even though you were so busy.

Excellent food and attentive service.

Excellent Christmas Day experience, presentation, staff, food, atmosphere, parking, service all superb. Thank you.

Had a catch up with friends for Sunday lunch on 22/12/24. The roasts we had were amazing. Even had a guy playing the piano in the background. Highly recommend and will be returning.

This is just a lovely pub/restaurant. The staff are top notch, the food is very, very good and the atmosphere is very convivial. The quiz on Thursday nights is a lot of fun too.

Caught up with some very good friends and had a lovely meal with them. Service was perfect, atmosphere really good and food was lovely. Thank you.

Great place to eat. The food was outstanding, and we will be going back.

Great place to catch up with friends, good menu selection, lovely food & service always. Recommended

You must get a rotisserie. the turkey I had was very dry & some said the beef was tough.

Delicious food and good selection of wines when I visited with family in October. Staff were welcoming, friendly and professional. The atmosphere was cosy and welcoming, a proper country pub. It’s great that they also have music there. Would definitely 👍🏻 recommend 💯

Excellent food. Service could have been better from waiting staff

Popped in for lunch as we was passing by and glad we did. Food was very nice and staff were friendly and attentive.

Really fantastic food in a great pub, highly recommend. I've been to a lot of St Austell brewery pubs that all serve the same menu but the standard of the food here is by far the highest. The chef really should be given a raise!!

First visit for Sunday Lunch, everything perfect, surroundings, service, ambience and kindness of staff, will be back

Good selection of food. Mussels amazing. Super friendly staff. A thoroughly pleasant night out.

Went on Wednesday 23rd October had a great dinner, staff were very friendly and gave great service. Thank you

Very friendly and knowledgeable service. Brilliant with food allergies. The food was exceptionally good! Beer was perfect. Lovely building too. Would really recommend this pub!

A late booking but we experienced great, super friendly service and wonderful food from the new autumn menu. Mussels with Lobster sauce and goat’s cheese parfait followed by sweet potato and chick pea curry and whole plaice. Really fantastic. Thank you.

Warm welcome nice varied menu and kindly waited till our guests arrived , having been held up in M5 accident . Excellent friendly service and splendid food thank you.

It's a Great looking thatched pub with a nice ambience and stylish interior. There is plenty of seating inside and out. Great food- recommend the steak pie. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very dog friendly.

One of my favourite pubs in the area / in Cornwall. We recently dropped in last minute for an incredible Sunday roast with a beautiful piano performance in the background. The service is always excellent every time we go and the staff are genuinely so friendly. It’s also a big bonus they love dogs and have complimentary treats to keep the little rascal at bay. Thank you

Rang to booked for a Sunday lunch at short notice, managed to squeeze us in. Had the most amazing meals, partner had roast beef I had the veggie option, the vegetables were lovely, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud and super tasty gravy, wish we lived local would be there every week! Super efficient friendly staff, offers of more veg and gravy. Also dog friendly a bonus when your travelling with your furry friends.

Lovely ambience. Great service. Didn't have food but rumour has it the food is great too.

Visited today for the first time with a friend. Really impressed with the quality of the Sunday roast - tender beef, crispy Yorkshires and excellent gravy. Couldn’t resist the Bailey’s crème brûlée for pudding. Staff all very friendly and efficient. Will definitely come again, there were too many lovely things on the menu for just one meal!

Booked for a special occasion as was on holiday in the area. Waited 15 minutes before a drinks order was taken. Took to going to the bar to ask. Very disappointed with the service received. Was met with a sour faced older lady who did nothing to make us feel welcome. Considering we spent £160 on a primarily one course lunch we left feeling we were just an inconvenience. Would never visit again. Very overpriced with poor service. What a let down for my sons 18th birthday.

Great food and hospitality I shall return

Went on a date night last weekend with the hubby. First time we tried here, the waitress was so welcoming and didn't mind stopping for a chat with with us. Food was excellent. I had brushcetta to start which was fresh and tasty followed by steak which is one of the best ones I've had and a baileys creme brulee for pudding, this was perfect and a great size not one of these small pots. One of the best meals I've had for a very long time. Will be back for a Sunday roast and to join the Xmas festivities. See you soon

Sunday roast was really good. Friendly service and lovely ambience. It’s a great country style pub - perfect after a walk at trelissick with the kids and dog.

We had a meal here last Friday and we had great service with a smile from the manager Annabelle and all the waiting staff. The food was delicious,served perfectly in good time.so pleased with our experience will be visiting for Sunday lunch, looking forward to it.

A large venue yet felt cosy and comfortable a nice atmosphere the young lady who served was very helpful, and advice on things to see in the areas I was visiting the area for few days, plus a local resident chatted which was nice as I was eating and drinking alone

My wife and I often pop to the punch bowl for a drink after a walk but haven’t been for food in a while. We visited for a roast dinner last Sunday and it was one of the best we’ve ever eaten! (Not something I say lightly as a frequent enjoyer of the dish 😂) The beef was an absolute joy, one of the most tender I’ve ever eaten and the roast potatoes were beautiful. It was all very lovely and I’d heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a really nice Sunday dinner made with great local produce. Also recommend the sticky toffee pudding, light and tasty but as rich as it should be with a scoop of local ice cream. Delicious! Just don’t believe your partner when they say “I’m full I won’t have any” you will need two deserts, or at least two spoons! Great service and fair pricing make the punch bowl one of the best locally. Thanks folks. 👍🏼

An excellent pub/restaurant. Great friendly staff, good food, good range of beers and wines, a large car park. It gets busy here, so it’s best to reserve.

We had family visiting this weekend and booked a late Sunday lunch at one of our favourites. Good move! Great food and drinks, lovely atmosphere, which was helped by the live music, and good service, especially from the waitress with the northern mum and Scottish dad (didn't get her name). See you again soon.

We called as passing, asked for a table for dinner. The lovely lady assistant checked, showed us to a table and took our drinks order all in a matter of a few minutes. This is a beautiful, old traditional country inn, with thatched roof. It has been thoughtfully renovated, decorated and extended. It's is a very busy inn , serving a varied menu of both food and drinks. Booking is highly recommended. Our food was freshly prepared and served quickly. It was excellent in taste, presentation and cooking. A very pleasant meal. I had the dressed crab as shown in the photo, my partner had fish and chunky chips. Dog and child friendly. A free car park and disabled access. This inn is popular with locals and tourists.

We came here a couple of weeks ago for Sunday lunch as everywhere in Falmouth was fully booked so thought we would try the punchbowl and it didn't disappoint rang up got a table booked no problems staff were excellent friendly and very helpful too we all opted for roast beef which was absolutely amazing indeed we had a dog friendly section which was good as we had 4 dogs with us well worth the visit will definitely be visiting again thanks guys you were amazing. 👍👍😊😊

Went into the punch bowl and ladle today. The manager was friendly and very helpful. I was impressed on how she remembered my coffee from my previous visit over 4months ago. Thankyou for your help today

Lovely local pub with good menu including seafood. Pizza was first class tonight: served hot and fresh with a delicious, edible base. Good Malbec red wine too, served at ambient temperature in a thin-walled glass.

Lovely relaxing place great food

Lovely pub , excellent service, particularly from Bella and Sarah, always warm and welcoming. Great food too! Pity we only get to visit a couple of times a year !

Outstanding. Been here three times now. The staff are all very polite, friendly and helpful . Large premises, plenty of parking. Good menu, well worth going to.

Excellent service and great food.

We booked as it was for my birthday. This information was put on the booking table notes. Unfortunately, no mention was made of this on arrival or during our meal. The food was good, but the waiting staff seemed more interested in chatting than attending to the customers in the dining room.

We had an excellent Sunday Lunch with very attentive staff, delicious food, very pleasant surroundings and unusually a large amount of room between dining tables so that you weren't hearing other people's conversations or feeling that you had no room to move! The weather was great too and many people were enjoying a leisurely drink outside before/after their lunch whilst listening to a keyboard player providing unobtrusive backing music.

What a wonderful little pub, service was fantastic, food was great , this is definitely a little Cornish

A lovely "chocolat box" village pub. Interesting interior too. I had the surf and turf burger, it was moist, tasty, and filling. The Tribute Ale was well kept too. All polished off with a nice house Malbec.

Had chicken wrap and salad was ok for what it was the wife had spiced cauliflower wrap much tastier service was good and friendly

Lovely food and a great atmosphere, service was a bit slow today as they were so busy.

Had a reasonably good dinner. Food was pretty good and plenty of it. Staff were very good and friendly and eager to help. Had a couple of very good pints of cider. There was a quiz night going on while we were there which appeared to be very well attended. There's a good sized car park so parking wasn't a problem. Would recommend

Amazing food! Proper, well prepared and presented food, delicious!

Lovely location, good food, prompt friendly service and reasonable prices. What more could you want - will be back

Services great. Friendly and lovely atmosphere.

Wonderful evening with great staff and fantastic food. Great place, especially for those who are gluten free 👍

Food was very nice but service could be a bit slow and hard to get attention of staff but the overall quality was good food and a good experience

Lovely live music, great staff, tasty food, good wine menu.

Lovely pub, food was excellent, we sat in a little private room by chance, which was nice. Dog friendly too

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch at the punchbowl & ladle our server was Ella, she told us all the specials , very polite,very professional and checked on us many times to see if we were wanting anything, great service, great food, can't wait for next time.

Amazing Sunday roast, took my M&D out and they loved it just as much! Great place!

We are on holiday and called in here. I had the chicken supreme and it was amazing. One of the tastiest meals I’ve had in a long time. Disappointed they didn’t have the strawberry cheesecake but I had the chocolate brownie instead and it was very light and delicious. Would definitely come here again.

Really nice pub. Quick service and super nice girls. Ample parking. Super recommended.