Restaurant at The New Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We stopped here for a snack whilst waiting for a boat back to St Mary's. We both opted for starters as we weren't hungry enough for a main meal. Both were just the right size and delicious. The service was excellent. Judging by the number of customers there this is a popular venue.

Whilst the Nee In. Doesn’t have the spectacular scenery of some of the cafes on the island it just has a lovely quiet, tranquil calm. A lovely feel to it, the staff were kind and attentive, we did go into the bar to pay and there was a wait to pay our bill but there didn’t seem to be many people serving and they were serving inside and out because the weather was stunning. But they were polite and courteous and apologetic if we had waited. The food was delicious. I had the chicken Caesar burger which was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone as they brought us out food, drinks and sauces. A really lovely visit. Thank you.

What a pub It’s a gem , staff so so helpful when we turned up like drowned rats. They found us a table and gave us such wonderful service. The food all looked amazing. We had sandwiches Crab was to die . What a lovely place to dry off. The staff were brilliant and gave us a history talk about the island , so so interesting. It’s a must visit if on the island

Spent 3 nights here. The breakfast was exceptional and the evening meals we had were good. The resident chef cooks on an outside grill certain nights of the week. This was very popular and we could see the lobster and sardines etc being prepared and cooked. Possibly the only issue we had was the lengthy wait for our steaks and the fact that were not cooked the way we ordered them. But saying that a positive review is being left due to the attentive staff and the way the stay went

An expensive lunch menu all round. Mostly 20+, 1/2 lobster £40…. More than Double the price of Bryher. Staff were very friendly and the burger we all had was good, just pricey.

Sat outside, had Sunday lunch here. Really beautiful pub inside and out. The food was delicious. Staff were friendly. Shame about the dog running around tables but to be fair to the staff they did eventually say something to the owner.

We all had 2 wonderful meals during our stay on this beautiful island. Food, service, drinks all excellent.

We booked table for Saturday lunch. The service was very quick and staff friendly. The food is out of this world... We shared starter of monkfish scampi and it was amazing. I had burger and my husband had steak. And then we share lemon mousse oh wow! Can't get it out of my head it was so good. Would definitely recommend.

Great staff, super food and liquid refreshment, clean and tidy, couldn’t fault it, wish I was there today.

I have rarely tasted a lentil curry so poor! This one was luke warm, sugary and served with a floppy naan bread. To add insult to injury, it arrived after a wait of 60 mins. Glad I wasn’t paying.

Fabulous spot, fabulous food and fabulous service from Cici. New Inn is defo a must visit if on Tresco. I look forward to indoor normality returning and their entertaining live music nights.

A cracking place for a getaway from St Marys. Covid secure with excellent friendly staff. Fries and crab were really tasty. Menu did lack a sandwich option which was a shame. Will be back.

We went to the New Inn many times during our stay.Every time we experienced a wonderfully genuine, warm welcome.This is the best eatery on the island in our opinion, for food quality, value for money and customer care.Think we tried nearly all of the mains dishes and we were "wowed" on each occasion.Obviously the New Inn has a very talented team in the kitchen as well as front of house.Times are tough with the covid restrictions, but we felt very safe and also well cared for when we visited.Whether you visit for coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks...expect top service and a warm welcome at the New Inn.Special thanks to Sophie and "the man of Kent!"See you all next year.

Ohne Reservierung war außen kein Tisch frei. Der Service war sehr schnell und freundlich. Der Haddock mit kleinen Wildkapern war sehr gut und die Portion sehr ausreichend. Im hinteren Teil uriger Pub.

We ate here for lunch, dinner twice, and take out fish and chips once. All the meals were very good and the staff are really on the ball. You can also sit outside on the hill and they will bring drinks out to you. The menu is varied and there is something to suit everyone. Perhaps more fish and salad options would be our only suggestion to improve it.

Excellent service and the food was absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere and the pub was lovely. Highly recommend coming here for eating.

We have visited here twice in the last few weeks . The food was exceptional. Busy restaurant/ pub but very well organised, plenty of kind staff , excellent customer service , felt very safe in these unprecedented times, Covid aware & secure, but not over the top.

Popped in for lunch on Sunday and enjoyed ‘catch of the day’ followed by a most delicious chocolate brownie. There was a ‘Sunday lunch’ option with roast beef and all the trimmings. Very organised and attentive waiters. Can recommend!

Ate here yesterday after visiting the Abbey gardens after catching boat to Carn Quay from st Marys and leaving via New Grimbsy where this inn is located. Enjoyed fresh monkfish scampi and crab sandwiches. Ate outside and served promptly by friendly staff...such a great experience. Very popular so book ahead if want to eat dinner here! Thank you

This was the best meal I've had for ages! Service was prompt and courteous. Covid precautions were top notch and not intrusive. Well done New Inn and staff.

We turned up for lunch without a booking and were offered a table inside. Typical pub interior with a reasonable range of food available. No mention o sandwiches on the meu or from the waiter and we only saw a blackboard with them listed after we had ordered. We had an enjoyable crab dish and good Cornish real ale.

Such a nice place to eat and drink, staff helpful and drinks list long and lots to choose from, popular so book well in advance!

Always a warm welcome. Just returned from a week staying at The New Inn on Tresco Thanks to Sophie, Paul and all the staff for ensuring we had a fantastic stay. Excellent accommodation, a fantastic menu with every changing daily specials

Visited for drinks and supper. Fantastic! We met friends after a break and it was a great location despite the rain!

We had fish and chips. Eaten here quite a few times over the years. The portion of fish was much smaller than previously, very few chips and the peas amounted to a spoonful! What we did have was tasty, just not enough of it.

The New Inn is very much a pub/Inn and indeed the hub of the community with sticky tables and carpet to match in the pub area. The type of place to go have a drink on Boxing Day or drinks outside on a summers day. The menu is typical pub grub and I was surprised by a lack of shellfish on the menu and overheard other diners around me make the same comment. They talk about crab and lobster but there was (is) only “Crab macaroni & cheese” on the menu in that category. My meal was ok but unmemorable and of the three establishments to eat on the Island this was the least noteworthy as far as menu and ambiance was concerned, perhaps just good to grab a drink. They do sell ice creme cones though which is fun on a warm day and is an ideal place to take kids.Breakfasts were pretty standard at the Inn and I regret not having gone to have breakfast one day at the Ruin Beach cafe of Brunch at the Flying Boat.

Stayed at the New Inn, great welcome on our first night - plus catered well for us as vegans with Veggie Grill and Cauliflower Thai curry

Despite it being an incredibly busy lunch service and everything being freshly prepared and cooked to order, the six of us received our food at the same time. The front of house staff were bright, bubbly and efficient and clearly those in the kitchen were super talented - a very well oiled machine of a team!Catch of the Day was superb, as were the cod and chips, Tresco burgers and halloumi salad. Superb quality produce with every dish beautifully prepared, cooked and presented. Highly recommend.

Ate here every day of my stay in Tresco. Attentive staff. No waiting time at all for breakfasts. Good range of meals including some vegetarian. Specials also available and changed daily. My food was always good. Atmosphere good. Staff good. Thank you.

Big Menu selection of varied foods & light bites. Excellent Beer, good for lunch or dinner, great atmosphere, very pleasant staff.

We didn’t know what to expect from the varied pub menu but the dinner specials which change daily are cooked and served to a high standard. We had the fish specials each time we dined here. Don’t let the pub garden (with smokers) or the low key cafe look of the restaurant extension put you off, as the food is worth it.The staff are friendly, casual and welcoming.

Lunch at the New Inn is always lovely and has been for many years. Good pub grub, served professionally, with charm and a smile. Best choice of Troytown ice cream, better than at the farm itself.

We had lunch at the New Inn on our visit to Tresco and it was without doubt a great decision. The food is excellent, with highlights being both the corn fed chicken with smoked mash and the exquisite strawberry parfait. We would highly recommend the New Inn to anyone visiting the island.

Nous y sommes allés plusieurs fois durant notre séjour sur Tresco. Nous y avons séjourné aussi. Ici tout est bon du petit déjeuner au souper (dîner). Le personnel est attentif. Accueil chaleureux. Pour manger à l'intérieur, un conseil, réserver absolument pendant la période estivale. Nous espérons y revenir...

We dined at 7pm and were lucky to be able to get a table outside. Food was excellent and arrived promptly. It did fill up later on. We were told that it wasn’t necessary to book but it got busier as the evening wore on and there were no tables outside to be had after 7.30 pm but still plenty of room inside. However the food would be exactly the same inside so my recommendation would be to get there early if you want a table outside.

Last meal on the island - great fish an chips - what more is there to say - oh yes we were eating with a national treasure, the famous actress and Dame...

Ordered a chicken burger which for £18 was expecting something quite special, unfortunately as the mark indicates it clearly was’nt. very disappointing. Starter of a beetroot hummus was £8 and whilst the presentation on this dish was good there was no hummus to speak of really poor.

We have visited the New Inn on Tresco on many occasions over several years and always enjoyed our visits However, this establishment has now become shamefully overpriced with average quality food. We certainly didn’t enjoy the meal which was bland, lacked taste and was poorly presented. Will avoid visiting from now on.

To enter into the rather dated bar area to be told that the dining area is only for those that booked was fair however a day prior we were told no booking was required.

We were sailing and we had moored next to Tresco so came ashore to eat at The new Inn on a Sunday evening. They also have showers for the use of sailors at £2.50pp. The food was of good quality with large portions One of us had a chicken dish with creamy sauce and vegetables and I had a brilliant home made beef burger with all the trimmings really good value

A good choice of food from snacks to high standard cuisine. House specials every night tend to be pricy

I ordered a bowl of crab fries which were £8.50 I wasn't expecting a huge bowl but maybe slightly bigger than what was given to me it was very nice but very small also the table was very dirty I had to ask the staff to clean table and when food arrived I wasn't offered any sauces or vinegar which I think it's a normal thing to ask at a table I have avoided in the past to come here for food as last time I experienced same problem

Upon entering the pub it doesn’t feel particularly special, a pool table in the centre makes it feel more like a drinkers pub than a restaurant - but don’t be fooled they knock out some lovely good.

We didn’t have much time before our boat back to St Mary’s but popped in here for lunch. Service was really quick and the food was very tasty. The Caesar salad was delicious and great value, as was the ham hock croquette. Highly recommended

Amazing quality food and superb friendly service. Be sure to check the board for catch of the day. The Tresco beef is to die for.

we stopped in here on our way to catching the return boat on the carn near quay. we had fresh crab sandwiches were absolutely delicious. very nice pub.

Great location .Good food and choice of vegetarian but as with all the places on Tresco very expensive for what you get !

Unprepared for a busy day during the low tide service was slow for people just wanted a tea and coffee as well as a poor snack choice.

We had luch here and found the staff veyr helpful over sorting out dairy free and gluten free food. The gluten free/dairy free crab sandwiches were good and came with salad and crisps, the burgers were fab both the gluten free and regualr versions and were very filling for two hungry chaps. The side order of chips were a great light lunch and were also gluten and dairy free.

This is a very nice pub. It is a bit "Tresco" (if you have been there you will know what I mean) but they serve excellent food, drinks and ice creams. We have visited for coffee, tea, ice cream, a nice pint of ale, wine, soft drinks and lunch. Some things are rather pricey though. On a recent visit I was charged £2.75 for half a lime and soda which was rather steep I thought for a bit of cordial and soda water (Hell Bay charged me 70p for the same). However other drinks and food are reasonable given the location.

We ate here a few times for lunch. Great gluten free sandwiches, great burgers and fries and wonderful ice cream. Staff all friendly and a relaxed atmosphere lovely garden area for sunny days and a cosy bar area for colder wet ones.

Hungry noisy golfers had the best meal of the holiday at the New Inn. Can't praise them enough. Really good service. Wonderful sirloin steaks 16 happy blokes

We have many years experience of eating at the New Inn and return to eat there several times each Spring and Summer knowing what standard to expect and liking its reliability. This year we chose to take friends on their first visit to the islands and had an expectation that they would enjoy their lunch. As a party of ten people we knew we would be well accommodated and that the menu was sufficiently varied for everyone to find something they liked. We were slightly surprised to find a complete change of staff and that, despite our number, there were plenty of tables free even though this was the height of the season. The food was adequate but not quite as good as we have become accustomed to but when one of our guests (a senior executive with a major international company) went to the bar he asked the manageress for some salt and pepper he was ignored by her. He then asked for additional tomato ketchup for the children only to be told that “ there was plenty on the table”. On re-asking for the pepper and salt she said “I heard you the first time”.

Very good food especially the fish - perfectly cooked. Nice starter of crab and prawns. Husband loved the cooked breakfast. It would be nice to have been offered muesli or granola as an alternative to the usual cereals,

The New Inn is the perfect place to pick up an ice cream before heading back to St Mary’s at the end of a day on Tresco. There are many flavours to choose from including delicious coconut. We also enjoyed lunch in the pub’s garden.

Always a great place for food......Highly recommend. I had dirt in my salad.....didnt spoil my meal. Kept it for the chef to see as unrecognisable. No apologies from anyone...apparently someone didnt wash the salad properly.....(I asked the waitress was there any feedback) no one came to me. Eating here is all part of the experience of a day trip to Tresco if not staying on the Island.

Had lunch here, was not as busy as we had seen it previously but booked a table and ate inside. Service was very fast and efficient, had mushroom burger and gnocci with fries, good sized portions and very tasty. Would definitely have lunch here again.

We usually try to have a meal here when visiting Tresco, and if anything, we thought the food had improved since our last visit. A good selection of beers too, and although the restaurant area was fully booked, we got a seat in the bar area.

Ate here during our visit to Tresco, it’s good, sevice is brisk, food tasty, large outside seating area, with the old pub inside almost as big, what looks like a recent extension is cool and well laid out and includes a Troy town farm ice cream counter, lovely stuff. Well worth a visit but it’s a fair walk from the abbey gardens, and it does get busy.

Cracking Pub, with archetypal English Pub feel about it slick charming staff, at times can be very packed.

Lovely food, great service, friendly staff. Sea views! There was a nice atmosphere. Generous portions

A small but varied menu, well cooked and tasty. The only downside is that you have to order the food at the bar, but hubby and I would recommend a visit.

The service is not good, staff sometimes polite but mostly quite abrupt. One of the staff in the Dining Room drifted around in a daze and seemed to object to being asked to do anything. Reception was hardly ever manned and when it was we were mostly ignored as we went in, no acknowledgement of our presence. There did not seem to be a Manager in post, we were told that this post was being shared by two female staff and we saw one of them just once and then not actually in the pub, so no management of the staff. The breakfast was barely adequate with little choice of fruit and cooked breakfast often overcooked. Several times we were served with something other than that we had ordered. Rooms pretty basic for the price paid and in need of some TLC.

We have the privilege of staying on Tresco for week. Just had the most fabulous Sunday Lunch - Roast Beef - and plenty of choice for the veggie and vegan in our party. Warm welcome, enthusiastic and energetic staff team made the visit. Great food - accompanied great service - thanks to the Kitchen brigade. We will be back again before we leave this stunning isle.

There is quite a choice of areas to sit both inside and outside. We sit inside and had sandwiches and a bowl of mussels. We had to ask for bread to go with the mussels to mop up the juices. The coronation chicken sandwich came with salad and crisps. They also sold troytown ice-cream at a separate counter, and this was popular as it was a hot day.

There is plenty of seating at this pub/restaurant, both inside and out. A good selection of food and full range of drinks. Also sell ice-cream and is a popular place for families as well as all other travelers. Beware, the crab sandwiches are huge!!

Didn’t eat here so cannot comment on the restaurant but the pub bit served a good range of real ales. Expensive though!

I should start this by saying that I have been visiting Scilly for over 50 years and have been to the New Inn more times than I care to remember during that time. More recently, over the last ten years, we have chosen to be on Tresco for our week on the islands and thus have used the New Inn almost daily, and at different times of the day both for lunch and dinner, and indiscriminate drinks in between.

We had mixed experiences all week here. Some staff are delightful, others pretty unhelpful and abrupt. The food doesn’t always match up to the descriptions given in the menu, with Different veg and chips/frites served to the ones stated, and some dishes are quite pricey. There are a good variety of beers and some ‘interesting’ ciders on offer. The Sunday Roast however, was the best any of our party have had anywhere else in years.

Not a proper restaurant in that one fight at the bar to place one's order, and the food when it comes is only adequate

Very nice food cooked fresh and served by friendly staff. Varied menu and good selection of wines and beers

We visited for lunch. Great food I had pulled beef with horseradish mash (mouth is watering thinking about it). Order from the bar with your table number.

It looks like a pub but food is very high quality and staff are outstanding in their friendliness and genuine care.

My wife and I both had enjoyable food. We would both sday it was at the upper end of pub quality food.

We had a very good lunch here. The service was friendly and welcoming and the food plentiful, tasty and not overpriced, bearing in mind the customer base is honestly, quite captive on the island. The beer was good too, so an all round success topped off with a couple of ice creams to go.

We just stopped here for cider and crisps but it was very pleasant with great outside seating and good service. Nice to see it busy and people enjoying lovely looking meals

Very disappointed with our supper on arrival. Poor quality meat pie on mashed potato, and a meagre serving of carrots. All for the grand sum of £15.50. I've had a lot better in a roadside transport café.

Excellent choice whatever the meal. Beautiful seafood. Always freshly cooked. Breakfast really set you up for the day

We stopped in here for a sneaky pint while my dad and sister navigated the goat track up to Cromwell's Castle.

Enjoyed lunch on a superbly, sunny Sunday at this great pub. After enjoying a glass or two in the pretty garden, we moved into the bright dining conservatory.

Wonderful fish & chips, lovely place staff really friendly & helpful. Its the only pub on the island but they still maintin good standards of service & well cooked food.

A proper pub - which makes it a nice contrast from other local (also excellent) places to eat. We actually prefer eating in the pub to the restaurant - it has more atmosphere. Food is really good - from an almost perfect burger to more exotic fare (my venison was superb). Staff friendly and helpful and good range of beers which change regularly. When the sun shines it is great to sit outside. Our rooms were light, airy and spotlessly clean. Nice residents lounge too. Can't fault it.

Stayed in the Inn for four nights and ate in their twice. You can book a table in the conservatory or risk trying to find a table in the bar area or outside. There is a good choice of food; but I found the Tresco burger to be so good that I had the burger on the two occasions that we ate there. Food is ordered and paid for at the bar. Service was very good.

We enjoyed some very nice sandwiches at lunchtime, the beef was especially nice. The garden was sheltered so we sat in the sun, but there were also tables inside in a nice room. A good pub menu with some interesting choices. Usual prices.

I have been here many times, the food selection has improved a lot recently from good to superb. Interesting fish dishes & great snacking ideas, lovely relaxing lunches but even better dinners.

Lovely pub ...we had a really good lunch and found a great choice of vegetarian dishes to choose from .The staff were helpful and friendly and the prices reasonable

Made our way over the Spirit of St Agnes, intending to have a lovely leisurely lunch! Started with late morning coffee, & then ordered the soup off the specials board (spicy sweet corn & coconut) & the chicken drumstick with chips & gravy. All washed down with some lovely cool ale (it was very hot that day!)Loads of outside seating. Excellent food, beautifully served.

Called her for lunch had a couple of soft drinks and sandwich, crab and prawn quite large and tasty but a little lacking in crab.Also if you get there early enough try the sliced spiced broad beans as a nibble on but they sell out fast.

Beautiful location with good pub food albeit a little pricey ( which appears to be a Tresco trait) . Very good service and well worth a visit.

A busy but good restaurant attached to the pub. Nice selection of food for all the family..simple for the kids and wonderful crab claws on the daily specials. didnt have a disappointing dish here.

wir waren hier 2x zum Mittagessen! Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen und vorallem geschmeckt! der Billard Tisch tat sein übriges.

I no it sounds corny but this is the best but in Tresco (I know it's the only one but if you take the other local islands into account this one is still the top)The Food is always good and fairly quick - the Beer and Wine also not bad value - so it get's a big thumb's up from us !!

Good food and beers on a lovely location in New Grimsby on the island Tresco - The Isles of Scilly. Also good ice. But when eating outside watch out for the birds they come to steal your food from the table (see picture).

Breakfast, lunch and dinner during our 3 day stay were all of fresh, mostly local ingredients which were well cooked and served with a smile. Good value for money. We shall return.

We enjoyed a meal and drinks so much last summer that we again visited the New Inn on Treco during our week stay on the islands last week. I had a superb tasty succulent Burger with chips and salad and my wife ordered a light lunch of cod bites and white bean hummus which she thought was very tasty indeed.We both really enjoyed our meals.I must say that the service at the New Inn we have found to be excellent being friendly and with no delay in serving the meals which is a credit given how popular the restaurant is.We will certainly be returning to the New Inn again next summer when we return to these special islands..

We were staying at the New Inn hotel so ate in their restaurant. Wished we hadn't bothered. No service, average food and pricey like the expensive hotel it is part of.

Lovely outdoor area for a meal. Typical pub grub but good quality with a few really good specials on offer. Good range of real ales. Very friendly staff.

We visited here most evenings of our recent one week trip to Tresco, the food was a little hit or miss, some good, others not so, but despite this, we loved spending time there, there is a great bar, we all enjoyed the family games on the dart board and pool table, staff were lovely, an enjoyable time had by all.

Called in to this pub for light refreshment after visiting the Abbey Gardens. We enjoyed two pints of excellent Cornish Ale and perused the meals available from the extensive menu for our next visit.Although like the island in general prices are higher than the other islands this pub had a old world feel about it and welcoming staff behind the bar.

Went for lunch here good selection of ales. Food was really good for pub grub. I had tresco burger which was excellent