Sawles Arms Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Rang up today Thursday 15th August to book a table to eat for four of us next Thursday lunchtime to be told They don't serve food anymore...very very disappointed.website needs updating...

Really nice pub lovely bar staff and friendly customers. Log fire, dog freindly. Used to go there several times a week but couldn't go for a while, now ive started back again they still remembered what I usually drink.

This is our second visit for Sunday roast and the second time we have been disappointed. The meat was over cooked, Yorkshire pudding was chewy the carrots and parsnips looked nothing like I would have expected, cauliflower cheese was unrecognisable. We shall not be returning, we run a holiday let very locally and we will not be recommending this establishment to any of our guests.

We had dinner here last week, we were staying in Pentewan and this pub is nearby. The staff were very helpful and friendly, very good service. The food was lovely, proper pub food, well cooked just how it should be. The beer garden outside was lovely and they seem to be making some improvements. The locals were very friendly and funny, though not intrusive, we had such a laugh and we really enjoyed our visit. Would definitely recommend and will definitely return next time we are in Cornwall.

Friendly service, good home cooked food, very good value. However, we were charged for an extra serving of ice cream which I did not notice until I was at home. Check you bill!

My husband and myself went for lunch and we were greeted warmly by Sheena. We chose several dishes from the sharers/starters menu. We had salt and pepper fries, tempura prawns, garlic mushrooms and spicy chicken wings. Izaak cooked everything to perfection and we will definitely return. If you want a warm welcome and good food, then try the Sawles Arms

What a wonderful country pub! A warm welcome from the staff especially Sheena and delicious lunch thank you Izaak (Chef). I will definitely return and bring the family too; Thank you!

Staying at a local bnb a few mins walk away and they recommend coming to the sawles Arms. Have to say was the best pie iv had ! Fantastic food and very friendly atmosphere. Recommend anyone staying in the area to come.

Amazing food and an amazing night out. Highly recommend. Only here for one night but defiantly will be back!

Home made chicken pie and mash, and gammon, eggs and chips all perfectly cooked and delicious. A couple of things missing from the menu were generously and amply made up for by extras. Sheena and Izaak were excellent hosts and the pub is a classic Local with a warm fire to match the friendly atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.

Had a good evening at Sawles Arms, be careful and don’t follow the location link to maps in Trip Advisor as it takes you to the wrong place! The meals were good pub fare and the hosts were great. The locals were boisterous and friendly.

Very welcoming landlord. Great fish and chips. Lovely crispy batter. Gluten free too. So glad we stopped by

We were old friends meeting up and new Kim and Nathan were the new licences. But we were very happy with what we found , a warm friendly pub with excellent atmosphere and good selection of beers . We booked for the 2pm reservation table for 4 , the food was excellent roast beef or turkey we had both between us and large portions with onion gravy just what the doctor ordered 4 clean plates . The desert are very good also . Then live music from 3pm with good beer and wine in a friendly local,what Sunday were made for. Thank you Kim & Nathan

And good beer too... We had roast beef, the beef was excellent and everything is made without gluten, including the Yorkshire puddings. The brownie was fantastic too, also gluten free. Pub is dog friendly as well.

OMG.... Loaded fries with chilli and chicken fajita.! Amazing value for money, after a few beers, had this to take away. Hit the spot or what!! Stunning, didn't leave a scrap, even the dog was begging from me to get in on the scraps. No chance! Brilliant post beer munchies meal.

We'd heard good reviews due to new management and paid our first visit (we are 'locals'). Lovely welcome from the lady behind the bar. Enjoyed drinks in the sunny beer garden. I enjoyed the lasagne, my Hubs enjoyed a delicious pie & mash. We met the new managers as we left, lovely couple. We are planning to return for a Sunday roast, when they also have live music in the garden. Highly recommend!

Quite a strange boozer, closes at 7pm, I’m assuming the landlady doesn’t want to miss Corrie Sat listening to 2 locals sounded like Alan Partridge talking to Alan Partridge, channeling the Peter Purves anecdote, pure BS, local ale’s not bad, not overly friendly but they’ve been inundated with staycationers who by all accounts haven’t been the most polite visitors.

I've started a tour of Cornwall, having lived there for a few years thought I should see more than the usual day to day sites and scenes. This is how I found this pub. Tucked away a bit, I entered the old house turned pub to be greeted by obvious locals. Feeling a little uncomfortable I ordered a pint and was greeted with a smile. I sat on my own and listened to them chat and confirmed my suspicions that everyone there knew each other. I was happy enough to get another drink (it cost £7.30 for 2 pints) and took in the unique style of the place.It is worth a visit but don't expect to be greeted with a happy go lucky atmosphere.Being a well-traveled man I understand I'm the odd one out and I accept this.It's a nice little pub seating 30 at a push I would say. Worth a couple of drinks. Didn't eat but food looked great.

Made to feel like we were being a nuisance while ordering a roast dinner and a drinks , the lady who cooks he food is lovely absolutely no complaints there but the bar man gave of a horrible vibe and me and my friend felt uncomfortable going up to order another drink as it seemed as if we were being a nuisance. We are both Cornish and local but were made to feel like we weren't welcome. It's a shame because the food itself is good but we definitely won't be coming back, sort your attitude out!!!!

We were staying locally, and as responsible tourists we decided to walk to this pub for a drink.On arrival at 2055 on a Saturday night in August, we were astonished to find the venue in total darkness.We would have loved to have been able to properly review this establishment, but the owner didn’t give us the chance.This venue is apparently known for its “flexible hours” and if, and I stress IF the owner had bothered to put a sign on the door explaining the rationale for closing we might have felt a little more sympathetic, but when one goes to the only accessible pub nearby on a Saturday night you have an expectation of it being open.We understand there can be reasons why venues need to close in extremis, but customers have, I suggest, a reasonable expectation of communication.It’s all very well the owner offering explanations that they hadn’t had customers for some time, but strangely we are not mind readers thus when you arrive at a pub expecting it to be open and it’s closed without any explanation seems dismissive of customers and their needs.I bought my partner on a very special weekend culminating in lunch at Paul Ainsworth @No.6. This experience left the only bitter taste in our mouths, as you see by my reviews I visit a lot of venues ranging from local cafes to Michelin 3* restaurants. My expectation of each venue is based upon what the venue offers, this venue offered us absolutely nothing, apart from maybe contempt by not bothering to explain why it’s closed.It makes me very sad that this establishment thinks so little of potential customersShame

Arrived at 2055 on a saturday night in August for a nice evening drink.

We have moved to the area recently and thought we would give this pub a try..Sunday Roast was superb staff and locals very friendly..Give this place a try...I think I've now found my local pub!!!

As soon as we walked in the whole pub stopped stopped what they were doing stared at us as if to say what are you doing here. We wanted to stop for lunch but couldn't even have finish our drinks. 10minutes of eyes on you is too much. Not to mention the non locals price for 2 cokes of, £7.80. Funnily enough my wife is cornish. An absolutely pathetic place. Save your time and money unless your a local.

This pub is not a tourist pub but an old fashioned local pub. we had fish and Chips which was a good size but the fish was way over cooked. The sausage and mash came with over cooked carrots and the sausages were either poor quality or lost their flavour as they were over cooked. the mash was not very hot. The other food that came out looked better, so perhaps we were unlucky.The staff were friendly and if you want a local pub for a beer it is great but don't bother with the food.

Found this pub on the way back from Mevigissey. Typical old pub. Quite dated inside but friendly welcome by the man serving behind the bar. Ordered sandwiches in the bar. Tuna with mayo and sausage. Well filled sandwiches. Fresh bread and a good sized side salad. Food obviously popular with locals as others eating in the bar area. Good selection of pub food.

Called in after a visit to Wheal Martyn. Small local pub with friendly landlord and locals. Had the sausage baguette, very filing with a good tasty sausages. Tidy little pub off the beaten track

This pub is a bit off the beaten track but well worth the effort. Four of went in for lunch having visited a local attraction. Three of us had the sausage baguette and I had the egg mayo baguette. The meat baguettes had large good quality sausages within and my egg mayo had home made mayo which is a first for me. Normally I get egg mayo that has come out of a container in the fridge but this was obviously home made. The menu is short and sweet but I would go back again for a full meal. Small pub but very well maintained and clean with a friendly host.

We visited with members of our walk group. After our walkabout at Wheal Martyn....The Sawles Arms is a great old traditional pub...The landlady was very welcoming...There were a few people in eating lunch. Who greeted us as well...We were shown to a couple of tables..Asked if we were eating. And was presented with several menus....Got some drinks. Ordered our food...Some of group chose Fish & Chips. Others had Liver. Bacon onions.. Sausage & Mash....When the food witch was very quickly...Good size portions. Hot..everyone was well satisfied....Excellent value for the money.. Great surroundings....Very cosy...great atmosphere..... We will definitely be calling in again....

Unexpected stop for loo ended up with very delicious roast beef...... Very yummy indeed highly recommend

Qué delicia para un tradicional pub bien dirigido con un gran ambiente creado por Carol encargada y habitantes locales por igual. La comida ofrecida era de procedencia local pub grub en su mejor momento con todos los gustos y requisitos dietéticos.

Absolutely lovely barstaff and I have to say a fab pint of cider. We only had chips but they were yummy and the kids were made very welcome. A shout out to Sheena for our warm welcome.

Pub huele como los cigarrillos, la televisión estaba encendida y parecía un inconveniente para las mujeres levantarse y servirnos. No es muy amable. Todos beber (bebedores locales más entonces 3 pintas y claramente borracho) y conducir a casa. Si no fuera por los chicos amables local hubiera sido terrible. Nuestro ser y se nos dijo acerca de pub, pero nuestro consejo es llamar a un taxi y vete a la ciudad o a Charles Town como mucho mejor.

This a proper little jewel of a pub, great local food, friendly atmosphere, dog friendly (most important) thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and will be going again....try it folks, or you won't know what you are missing.

The chips are to die for!!! We both love this pub its close and the atmosphere is great. Cold cider and hot chips!!! What more could you ask for!!!

Visitamos el Sawles armas en el transcurso de cuatro noches para las comidas y las bebidas, en abril de 2017 durante un breve descanso en Cornwall. Nos pareció una cálida bienvenida y confirmación de Carol, la casera, y toda la gente en el bar, que nos hizo sentir como en casa. Los brazos Sawles es luminoso y espacioso con una chimenea muy acogedor y abierto, techo de vigas y tapices de bronce.

Fuimos la mayoría de las tardes (temprano) mientras cerca. Bonito fuego ardiendo, buena cerveza, amable casera (Carole) y sociable gente local. Excelente ambiente, un montón de pierna - en tiempo real, un inserto de la diversión.

He viajado por diferentes lugares los domingos con mi cena con asado y han llamado a la SAWLES BRAZOS un par de veces, y en mi opinión están entre los mejores de la zona. Si quieres una casa tradicional cocinado asado, en un antiguo pub tradicional en frente de una chimenea de carbón/leña abierto con la gente, con lo que el ambiente agradable disfrutando de una de las cervezas locales, entonces este es el pub para usted sin duda un 5 estrellas de mí.

Ambiente muy agradable, con chimenea, caballos y Pueblo Antiguo fotos de latón. En cuanto a la comida, no esperes 2 guisantes y zanahoria, un medio pelados. . la alta cocina. La comida aquí se llena el plato, es tan cerca de la casa de cocina como tendrás, de productos como localmente como sea posible y cocinado a la perfección. No es en nuestra puerta pero nos llame en por lo menos una vez a la semana. Reserva ayuda la cocina, ya que no se trata de un 'Defrost + Micro 'cocina. Es buena comida cocinada adecuadamente.

No recuerdo la última vez que estuve en un pub local genuina.

This lovely olde worlde village pub was recommended to our disabled group. A lovely welcome, our music man was permitted to play his guitar while we sang along. The food is amazing value, particularly the liver and bacon. The best bit? The staff, the landlady chef was heard singing along in the kitchen then was seen dancing in the bar and the lady behind the bar was so friendly (and so patient!) Can't miss out the mixed group of locals who were also friendly. The best days "work" I've had for a long while! Will be revisiting soon.

One of the most friendly local pubs I have been in. We had a very acceptable pasty and a drink and when we left all the customers said goodbye!

Oh my goodness!! This pub was recommended by the owner of our B & B and, as it was only a stroll away we gave it a go. To be fair the man behind the bar (who we assume was the landlord) was friendly and the meal was average - we had steak & ale pie & chips which was ok. The pub emptied by about 8.30 and there was just us, the landlord and one other customer who seemed like a local - so not really over whelmed by customers!! The TV was on with Emmerdale etc on, which was being watched by the lady who had served the food. All this was ok and we decided to return the next night although not for a meal. The TV was also on again with some quiz show, although no one seemed to be watching it - in fact there was only the landlord, the lady who does the food and one other person. My husband asked if the football could be on if no one minded. The lady said that it couldn't because she wanted to watch Emmerdale. She then promptly disappeared out of the pub leaving the TV on but no one watching it!! We could have understood if there had been a "no football" rule but, bearing in mind that there was only one other customer and he was deep in conversation with the landlord, it seemed a bit churlish, to say the least - not very good on customer satisfaction!! Needless to say, we finished our drinks and left - we would probably have doubled their entire night's takings if we had stayed - do they not want custom??Is it, quite literally only a "local pub for local people"!!!

Live just down the road from this pub. Generally a very quite place, but beer is excellent, food good and the locals very friendly. Great place to pop into and just have a nice beer standing at the bar chatting with friends or Carol the landlady. Don't expect a rave or a wild atmosphere, just more of a 'dreckly' feel......Brilliant.

Real value for money and excellent quality in a friendly local inn. Quantities were more than generous. Not sure they have a healthy profit margin but great for customers!

OMG....what an amazing find... fantastic little gold mine... 2 lovely hot lunches for just pence over a tenner... just brill. Highly recommend the liver bacon & onions... enough for 2 on one plate. The steak & ale pie was just so tasty. Great atmosphere with friendly bar staff.

We stayed in the Chapel Guest House a few hundred metres away and this was the only pub within walking distance. It is a St Austell pub and Tribute is the regular beer.The pub is plain and simple but run by a very nice landlady and we spent a relaxing couple of evenings in there on both nights of our stay. If walking from the Chapel Guest House it is highly advisable to carry a torch !

Booked for sunday lunch...it was a quaint quiet place-the food was pleasant and enjoyed. Not the busiet of places.

This was recommended to us by the owner of the guest house we stayed out. It had lovely pub food and the owner was very friendly

Good atmosphere, friendly staff and well cooked food. Lovely beer garden.Highly recommended for locals or tourists.

we stayed at the guest house just down the road so this was the ideal pub to go to .We received a warm welcome from carol the landlady good home cooked food .