Rashleigh Arms in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Great location if staying in Charlestown or St. Austell. Ample free parking, although the car park is very cobbly and bumpy. The room we stayed in was very comfortable with all of the usual amenities. We never ate here in the evening. However we did have lunch which was ok and the breakfast the next morning was very good. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend it. The only downside was that it sounded as though someone had fallen asleep with their tv on fairly loud, so we found ourselves listening to a shopping channel at 2am

Always a very comfortable place to eat in Charlestown. It can be a bit rowdy when there is football on but on a rainy Tuesday evening, eating early with the grandchildren was a quiet experience. The food is always good with a fair amount of choice. The prices are also reasonable. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and service never takes long.

Good light bites at reasonable prices

Second time service has been shocking, after the meal we had on Father’s Day which left us disappointed due to the poor service we were assured that the problem would be resolved. Me and my partner came for a meal last night where we waited 10 minuets to be shown to our table and then a further 25 mins to be asked what we would like to drink whilst the restaurant wasn’t overly busy, really disappointing as the food was excellent as always but think this will be our last visit here for a while as service quality clearly hasn’t been resolved.

Lovely meal with family. Good service. Tasty meal

Bathroom literally the width of a toilet, as we stayed in the T'Gallants. Service of the room is superb and the location is literally on the doorstep of the harbour. Excellent service of the staff.

Just had a terrific meal, very friendly even the dogs enjoyed all the attention from staff and fellow diners.

Amazing food & our extremely fabulous server Ruby made for a very lovely evening - even Darcy dog enjoyed his night out at the pub 🤗

Head waitress needs a smile and a personality. All rushed and not enjoyable. Food was good however and well cooked.

Great room, good food, good bar and good breakfast very helpful and welcoming staff can’t fault it pleasant experience.

Come here multiple times during our weeks holiday - food still wonderful and the staff pleasant and helpful. Will continue to return.

We went to the Rashleigh arms for an evening meal, we had Hunters chicken which was amazing, lovely staff, beautiful interior & a lovely touch of a candle on the tables…we will return!

Popped in for some food. Greeted and served by a couple of lovely young ladies at the bar who helped with recommendations on what to have etc. Food was good. Amazing location, lovely staff except the grumpy man with the beard. And good food.

Lovely food , great service and friendly attentive staff .

Great service and wonderful food this evening, came in as table of 6 without a booking. Really enjoyed the food, classic pub what you would expect. Seb and team looked after us from the start, will be coming back 😀

Fantastic service! Lovely bubbly lady guided us to our seats and made sure we were good. Range of starters needs some considerable work. The food while really nice was a little over priced f9r what we got... I had rump that had clearly been cut in half! And for 20 quid seemed a bit much... also no peppercorn sauce... like why not?

My wife and I along with our dog have just had a lovely meal in The Rashleigh Arms in Charlestown. The staff were attentive and couldn’t do enough for us and even our dog was pampered and made a fuss of. Special thanks have to go to our waitresses Ellie & Lois. Thank you for a lovely evening. We will be back for Sunday Roast in a week’s time. Highly recommend eating here.

Ordered a bread starter to share …we were told it was no longer available …they didn’t take it off the bill …the Sunday roast …it’s massive great value for money …it was hot and tasty …but the service was so slow …waited ages for drinks …then another wait for our meals …it wasn’t overly busy …not enough staff perhaps ? No one came over to ask if we wanted anymore drinks …was everything ok ? We only noticed the bread was on the bill when we returned home (some 300 miles away) our mistake we should have checked it before we paid I guess Staff are friendly but lack any customer service

Great stay. Lovely products. Staff were all lovely. I don’t often single people out but a female called Jo at breakfast went above and beyond. She really took the time to chat, made us feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble and it was the little things and her attention to detail that shone out for us both. She also knows the local area very well so I’m assuming a local? to St Austel. She gave us some great tips for walks and things to do. Great stay and would highly recommend x

Lovely staff, nice pub and excellent food .Good menu with an extensive choice of food and very reasonable prices We will definitely return on our next visit to Cornwall

Friendly and helpful staff, we all had the belly pork Sunday Roast and it did not disappoint, the meats was delicious, everyone ate it all. No room for pudding!

Stopped for a cup of tea as heavy rain and wind outside

Booked for lunch. Pub was empty. No fish available. Rest of menu poor. We left.

Very noisy table next to us, had no concept of others using restaurant. Food was good, although limited menu. One waitress was quite rude and abrupt, seemed as if she didn’t want to be there, brought our food to us as though it was an effort! Offered sauces but again was quite snappy. All others were really good.

The setting and food are excellent. The staff (front of house Joseph,Ruby, Aiden, Seb, Amelia and Jo) were engaging and efficient. The whole team worked well. Our room was clean, modern and comfortable.

Great find highly recommended, we were told they did a really good breakfast but didn't advertise that. It's very nice inside and we hope to go back there in the future.

Lovely place to eat staff a little slow with service but food was great

Meal & drinks, no stay so can't comment on rooms. Clean and fully booked on the Sunday we had booked for, would recommend getting a reservation when possible. Did not visit the facilities so can't comment on accessibility there. Cobblestone carpark, so not the easiest for access.

Pub review only. It was very busy but we had booked in advance. The service was very good. We were not rushed in any way. The food was plentiful and delicious. They have their own car park and there is a nice seating area outside. I would recommend this venue, I shall be going back again myself.

A really lively bar/restaurant in Charlestown. Good food, good beer and friendly staffs. Had a pint of pale ale, bread with olives, sausage and lovely fish and chips. So tasty and satisfying. The place is near the bay and shipwreck spot, a must visit point when visiting Charlestown. It is really the bar/restaurant worths for a visit, and having their delicious dishes.

Worst room of our entire Cornwall tour, hot, you couldn't open the windows because there were fans on the roof roaring. Not recommended!

Nice pub in a good position. Quick service..just basic pub grub nothing special.

Best pub in Charles Town good atmosphere great locals best night of my time in the town 😀

Great outdoor or indoor place for food and drinks. The staff was amazing and the food was spot on.

Fabulous Sunday dinner experience with exceptional hospitality staff and chefs 👨‍🍳 who really know what they are doing 😀

£9.55 for a half an ipa and a pint of lager shandy. we live in Bristol and that's steep even by our standards. was also weirdly told the non optional plastic cups were £1 each for a non disclosed charity. I don't normally leave bad reviews but this place wound me up.

I can only review the Pub, Restaurant and Outside Beer Garden (not the Hotel). Rashleigh Arms is situated in a idyllic location being Charlestown and there is a lot of competition for food and alcohol venues as a result. However, this being a supported St Austell brewery pub means that food pricing particularly is more easy to stomach than a lot of other locations in Charlestown! But that's not to say it is "cheap pub food", surprisingly it is much on the upper market of that. Food is well served, presented and cooked, they are also very conscious of allergy requirements. Bar and table service is also very pleasant, ticking all the right boxes. Outdoor "Beer Garden" is brilliant, really roomy for lots of people and is a good sun trap with shaded areas for others. It gives a great vibe to the place overall. The only thing the garden lacked (unlike inside) was comfortable sitting chairs, at least the metal ones that is, and that's literally all I could mark them down for. Sky and TNT Sports are available on a big screen too for football, rugby and cricket. Great pub. Worth a visit, especially if you're hungry!

Had fantastic meal, food really good, decor great, service a bit slow but friendly ,all in all highly recommend

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere, just what we needed, chilled and friendly volunteers do enough for us.

A lovely pub with excellent food.

Lunch in Charlestown, beautiful, not enough chilli in the pickled cockles but everything else was perfect. Always good to get a pint of HSD.

Nipped in for a pint or two, lovely outside seating area, clean and friendly pub. Excellent ale.

Evening meal was absolutely delicious. Both my father's meal and mine. Lovely waitress, friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you.

Steak and ale pie - 4 small pieces of meat plus one lump of fat in a gloopy gravy, separate little jug of gravy which is obviously from instant granules. The whole impression that it was assembled without any care or attention and part of it probably microwaved. Over priced and slow service.

Good selection on the menu. Very nice food and excellent service. Good value for money.Great location. Highly recommended.

Met friends here for drinks and stayed for dinner. Great pub food, delicious, and service excellent. Highly recommend.

Fantastic sunday roast at the Rashleigh. Lovely guy served us, could not do enough, an asset to the team. Food was lovely and lots of it. Will return again soon

Great food and drinks. Good Sunday lunch with beautifully cooked meat and veg and really good burgers and fries so no matter what you fancy it’s all good. Very attentive staff in comfortable surroundings makes for a great dining experience

An unusual gripe I know, but the service was too quick to the point it felt pushy. Once seated drink order taken and also asked if we knew what food we wanted to order and we politely asked for time to look at the menu. Whilst perusing the menu another member of staff returned again asking for our order, we then selected the Sunday roast which then arrived within 5 minutes( I guess pre plated). Although the food was very nice due to the pressure put on by staff we were seated and eaten within 30 minutes( including staff returning to whip our plates away) There were empty tables beside us, I appreciate the need to turn over the tables but jeez guys 30 minutes to eat your meal? I had booked the table so we were not squeezed in!

Our 3rd visit to the Rashleigh Arms, a great place to stay in a superb location, ideal for visiting the South of Cornwall. Excellent food, lovely staff and well appointed rooms.

My wife and I spent three enjoyable nights at the Rashleigh. This was a trip down memory lane for my wife. As a child (over 6o years ago) her family holidayed at a Great Aunt's cottage on Quay Street and she had not been back since. Apparently the Aunt moved out to the Rashleigh while my wife and the family had the use of the cottage. Arriving tired after a long drive from North Wales we were taken to our room in the Annexe about 50m from the hotel. Our initial thoughts weren't too positive as we found the en-suite was basically the size of a wardrobe and many of the surfaces had black mould. However we spent the night there and in the morning we brought this to the attention of the Duty Manager. Without further quibble we were moved to a much larger room with a large bathroom in the main hotel . Well done management! Dinner in the hotel was excellent, only two minor complaints .... the portion sizes were enormous and service was slow, on a busy Sunday night there seemed to be only two waiting staff.

Fifteen of us booked to eat here on Sunday 28 April to celebrate a 70th birthday. We were asked to preorder our food. We waited a long time to be served our starter and an even longer time to be served our main courses. We were about to leave as we were fed up of waiting only to be told that they were just plating up. The roasts that were served were obviously reheated from lunchtime and were inedible. We complained about the quality of the food and £92 was deducted from our bill. We probably would have eaten here again during our stay for the week but after this experience, never again.

We went for Sunday lunch, but we were running late. They kept our booking open for us, and when we told them we were now under some time pressure they bent over backwards and provided excellent service. The food was also great.

Lovely food, and great service even when it's busy. We enjoyed the chicken tikka masala and the steak and tribute pie, and chocolate brownie for afters... Fab!

Food good , the service was poor. Long time before order taken, food arrived quickly. No-one took dessert order so left.

Lovely spot, good atmosphere and good food. Staff always helpful if any issues. Good selection of meals to order, lovely puddings. Nice wine list

First visit & will definitely be back. Booked for dinner, 6 + 1 dog, comfortable, spacious seating area. Excellent service. Amazing fresh tasty food. Full communication regards the meat delivery that day, had 2x4oz steaks instead of the 8oz, no problems and cooked perfectly. Burger wasn’t anything special but still tasty. All in all, so glad we booked and visited, can’t wait for a return visit

Fabulous stay in the Rashleigh Arms. Taking a break from the south west coast path to recharge our batteries! Location was perfect and the accommodation was great with lots of personal touches. Comfortable bed, hot shower and coffee making facility. We ate both breakfasts and evening meals and the food was delicious. Despite being a popular and busy place, the service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and very helpful but particular thanks go to Seb who went over and above the call of duty in helping with whatever we needed - nothing was too much trouble! We would definitely like to return in the future - thank you.

Stopped by last week for some lunch, food was good, delivered promptly and delicious. Front of house staff member Seb was welcoming and attentive, offered my two boys some crayons and colouring in papers. Always a plus to have something to keep the kids occupied! Will definitely be returning, service was excellent.

We couldn’t have wished for better on our wedding day. Jacob and all of the team went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day meal was a fantastic success. All of our guests complimented the food, the service and the venue. Despite what must have been a tough job to serve so many of us on a normal busy night, we were greeted by smiles and fantastic service from start to finish and we couldn’t be more pleased to have chosen Rashleigh Arms.

Food very good, generous portions; reasonable prices compared to most in Charlestown which are generally quite expensive. Service was good, food took time to prepare as is to be expected as it does appear to be cooked to order with mostly fresh ingredients. Excellent beer on tap, again at reasonable prices. Atmosphere was slightly dulled by a parent allowing a baby to scream unattended in a quite exceptional and persistent way throughout half the meal, not really the management's fault. As a father of three I can't recall ever hearing a child screaming so loudly for so long continuously!

Returned after a few years, really great visit and love to see a Cornish pub so busy. Was greeted by Seb who made us feel very welcome and went above and beyond to help us with the menu and wanting to change tables. One of our favorite pubs, will definitely be returning

Brilliant pub, brilliant food, service was excellent and catered for all our needs. Will definitely be visiting again!

We had a lovely meal at the Rashleigh Arms and would recommend it. The food was good and lots of gluten free options. Wine was good and the choice of beers. They even went to the trouble of doing the Eton mess for me even though it wasn't available that night although it was on the menu which was brilliant as it's my favourite desert and gluten free. I didn't even have to ask and these days it's rare for a busy restaurant to go out of their way to make a desert just for one person. The waitress was great as were all the staff. We would happily go there. The only irritation was the noise from the next table who seemed oblivious to the fact they weren't on their own and in a public place but you get that everywhere these days.

Lovely comfortable surroundings, excellent food, helpful friendly staff. It was very busy when we visited but this did not impact on our experience. Definitely would go again. I would advise to book in advance to ensure table availability.

Had an excellent Sunday lunch here. The place was so full, it was essential to book. The food was plentiful and great quality. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our time there.

Top food and beverages and service as always. Nothing says Cornwall better than a pint of Rattler and a bowl of perfect mussels.

Yup I am very local and have no issues or concerns identifying myself to anyone in the rash and sure they will work it out . But I have never had a situation where a Barman will serve one person in a group of 3 and decline to serve the other 2? This is a lunchtime Tuesday at 12pm. I have no understanding of anything underlying but clearly this left a bit of a bad taste . I respect any bar man who is diligent. But in my mind hugely disrespectful, embarrassing and in fact I will not ask him to serve me a pint . Clearly better off at Emily Scott’s where he said he learnt his trade

As a local we gave the food another chance but once again very disappointed, lovely location but their food is atrocious considering the cost , more like like road kill than apparently top quality restaurant food .

Nice room, good location, and friendly staff. Breakfast was a bit hit and miss, and the bathroom was a bit small, but we would go back again!

Having been many times, we were familar with the Rashleigh Arms when we saw it listed in The Times '10 Great Pubs Worth Travelling For' (March 2024), and had no hesitation to book it for dinner to meet up with family; but sadly on this ocassion it did not meet up with our resonable expectations. IIRC our booking was for four at 19.30 was made the previous day (In hindsight the fact we couldn't book for five was perhaps a clue, it was going to be busy?) We arrived a few minutes late, were told our table was being cleaned, so ordered drinks at the bar and set up a tab. A little after we sat down, a duplicate order of drinks was delivered to our table (which we were offered free of charge. When we ordered starters, we were told two of our choices where not available (although the waitress found out in fact there was a single 'Lamb Scotch Egg', which we took). Moving onto main course choices, we were told there was no Caesar Salad... removing two of the mains options, and on requesting another, the waitress apologised and told us that wasn't available either. My wife and I ordered the braised lamb. Mine was just edible, but not really that pleasant. My wife decided her's was inedible and sent it back. The waitress reacted well, offering several options... but later came back to say there were no meat dish options available, only fish... to which she is allergic. So my wife ate potatoes and vegetables, and we were were told there would be no charge for that, and we could have free deserts. One of the deserts wasn't available... and by this time our party agreed we didn't really want a desert anyway... so asked if we could take a box of brownies away with us, which was agreed. The waitress was as helpful as she could have been, and it was clearly a difficult time for her (I can't remember her name, but she had recently broken her arm, and was working with it in a sling). She told us they had been busy all day and many dishes had sold out. There was a feeling that bookings had over-stretched the restaurant on this ocassion... or a feeling, that as the kitchen closed for fresh orders at 9.00pm, there was reluctance on their part to cook more meat? Thank you for trying to resolve the problems but, whatever went wrong, I'm afraid it spoilt our evening on this ocassion... and we travelled home disappointed.

We had really good evening at the Rashleigh Arms. The staff were friendly and professional, the music was great, and the dinner very tasty.

I stayed at the Rashleigh for three nights. the staff were friendly and helpful on my solo visit. The food be it breakfast or dinner was excellant and substancial in a nice relaxed atmosphere. The accommodation was clean and inviting everything that you could need for an overnight stay

Waited over 30 minutes for food, when it arrived the chicken wrap was cold and so was the fish finger bap. We complained and unfortunately didn't have time to wait for a replacement meal so the manager apoligised and refunded us. Probably wouldn't bother returning.

Came for impromptu lunch today great food stunning location and friendly team

Review of Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown, Cornwall: Nestled in the quaint village of Charlestown, Cornwall, the Rashleigh Arms exudes a charming ambiance that initially promises a delightful dining experience. However, my recent visit left much to be desired, particularly in terms of service and culinary execution. Upon arrival, the ambiance of the Rashleigh Arms immediately captivated me with its traditional charm and picturesque surroundings. However, as I settled in and attempted to place my order, I encountered a significant delay in receiving both food and drink from the bar. The sluggish bar service significantly detracted from the overall dining experience, leaving me with ample time to ponder the forthcoming meal. Regrettably, the main course, Chicken Tikka Masala, failed to live up to even the most modest of expectations. The dish arrived laden with an excessive amount of salt, rendering it virtually inedible. The overpowering saltiness not only masked any semblance of flavour but also hinted at the potential use of subpar ingredients. Furthermore, the chicken itself appeared poorly prepared and lacked the tender succulence one would expect from a traditional Chicken Tikka Masala. Despite the establishment's picturesque setting and promising ambiance, the culinary experience at the Rashleigh Arms fell short of expectations. While the slow bar service was a notable inconvenience, it paled in comparison to the disappointment of the Chicken Tikka Masala. As such, I must caution future diners against ordering this particular dish and advise allowing ample time to be served at the bar, should they choose to visit the Rashleigh Arms. In conclusion, while the Rashleigh Arms may offer a charming setting for a meal, its culinary offerings, particularly the Chicken Tikka Masala, leave much to be desired. Proceed with caution, and perhaps explore alternative dining options in the picturesque village of Charlestown.

Easy online booking for tables and can specifically ask for a dog friendly table. Friendly staff and good food. Nice atmosphere and lovely garden for alfresco dining.

Great range of pub food and St Austell brewery drinks. Highly recommend! However, on a recent visit we were given three different menus. Although what I chose was delicious, I'd have definitely chosen a different option from the menu that was actually on that night. Might be a good idea for you to get rid of so many different menus and if there are options you don't want for every night make a specials board.

Stayed here in the past, returned a few months later. Cannot fault the place.

Welcoming staff. Noisy bar but quiet cozy restaurant. Tikka massala nicely presented but extremely hot (more like a madras) and tomato based (no creaminess at all). Rest of meals nice.

Well situated, clean and modern decor and welcoming staff. Had fish & chips and a tikka which was more like a madras but still really tasty. Reasonably priced, would recommend.

Okay but could be better. Welcome was indifferent. Restaurant was cold but it was a cold windy wet day. Nibbles were good but took far too long to come. Main courses were disappointing. Aberdeen Angus steak burger was small and meat in it was a hard disk. Shin beef pie okay but a bit too much air in it and small chunks of meat. Prices didn't match quality. Nothing special.

Beautiful place in Charlestown I started walking the coast from there food has always been great

A fabulous stay.....every comfort....great food ......lovely helpful staff....cant find anything negative to say....Thank you for our very comforable stay in lovely Charlestown.

8 cheesy chips in a bowl for £4.50 absolutely terrible portions and prices.

Really good food and lovely staff. Recommend the rump steak, fish and chips and brownie. Service was very quick and clear communication throughout. 10/10

Great location, friendly, polite and helpful staff, wonderful menu and full selection of drinks available.

Popped in for a late lunch Monday 26th, sat out on terrace in warm February sunshine, great spot! Had Southern Fried Chicken Wraps with side order of fries to share. Food came out within reasonable time, great quality and value for money. Pub and restaurant area decor very high quality, as was the toilets. Highly recommended. Cobbled car park adjacent, we aborted and decided to park on the road!!!!

The food was lovely and they accommodated for our coeliac child amazingly and even put in separate dishes accounting for his autism but sadly the service was slow

We had dinner here. It’s good pub fare with a lot of tables and I must be getting old cause some of the staff were full of youthful chatter. Perfect compliment to the other offerings in the village.

Lovely dinner best homemade pies cracking food. Really nice staff great atmosphere. We were asked if we were having a nice time and what we thought of the food felt the manager really wanted his staff to feel valued which is really nice

Great food ,good service . Excellent pie best yet !! Management made sure we were having a good time and enjoying our food . Lovely vibe ,will be back xx

Stayed at the Rashleigh Arms for the 3rd time. This time with friends and they loved it too. Excellent clean rooms (the suites in the T’galliant) that are tastefully decorated. The staff are the best, very welcoming! We ate in the restaurant on the first night and had a lovely meal. We will be back!!

One of the best meals I’ve had in a pub. Amazing flavours, beautifully prepared and presented. The staff are lovely and friendly.

This is a great pub with separate bar and dining areas that work really well. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The food is excellent - indeed the fish and chips legendary - the best I have had. Crisp batter, tender hake, crunchy chips and great mushy peas - well worth travelling for!

Delightful and magical weekend , a parasidic port in a storm, Rooms exceptionally designed and comfortable, with every need catered for … staff very attentive , friendly and professional, food highly recommended , espicially curry and scotch egg , will definitely come sgsin

Disappointed by the non existent customer service tonight. After a nice drink with friends thought we would end the night with a cocktail. Saw the board advertising them for £9.05 with my favourite at the top of the list. I asked the bar tender and he said it would take him a couple of minutes to make, I said that was OK and then he asked me for £9.50. I turned around to say that they are £9.05 and showed him the board stating the same. He went to find someone and then came back to say it was the wrong price shown on the board. He didn't say much so I said it was false advertising, he shrugged this off and I told him to forget it walking away. I then noted two members of staff looking at the board and promptly removed the price completely then the top cocktail, passion fruit martini. No sorry, no offer to redeem this as their mistake and poor overall. Been coming to this pub for over 20 years and family members have worked for St Austell Brewery for over 30 years plus. No excuse, what happened to the customer us always right. Another pub gone down hill not looking after their locals.

Came with family visiting from China. Service was really good (despite one waitress having arm in sling!) Grandson who is particularly fussy ate everything although son so not keen on Gnocchi which was a bit chewy.

Fabulous dinner at the Rashleigh Arms! The food was simply gorgeous - would definitely recommend the fish and chips. Staff were all really friendly, attentive and kind. I often worry when going out for dinner with my dog as not everywhere is dog friendly - but staff were really accommodating and sweet to my spaniel. Plus extra points for a lovely atmosphere and pretty interiors. Definitely recommend this spot for a cosy dinner.

The restaurant is a lovely stop for a perfect roast. The service was fabulous, the food was excellent and would highly recommend the best gravy I’ve ever had!