Ship Inn, Mousehole in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We booked a family room for 2 nights as accommodation for our short trip to Cornwall. We had stayed at a few St Austell Brewery pub hotels in the past and always found them very comfortable and excellent value for money. In many ways, The Ship Inn bears all the same hallmarks - a lovely local pub in the heart of the town with good food and comfortable rooms. On arrival, we were advised that our family room was located in the adjoining cottage as opposed to within the main pub building. After a bit of a wait we were taken to the cottage and shown to the room. Access was via the separate front door, through a hallway to the rear of the building. There was another guest room located in the same area. The room (and communal area) felt damp and rather uninviting. We were struck by how small and cramped the room was and the lack of light. The room's door brushes with the bed on opening! From the main 'double' bedroom the view is to the rear of the property, looking into a small, untidy back yard. The bunk room's window, to the front, looks out onto the road. The room is very small but was sufficient. The bunk bed itself was dirty and stained, especially the underside of the top bunk which was disappointing. Again, the room felt damp. The bathroom was the most disappointing - it is absolutely tiny and by no means large enough to accommodate a family of four. Even a solo traveller has nowhere to put toiletries etc. We didn't want to spend any more time in the room than was necessary. We suspect bedrooms in the main pub building may offer a far better and brighter experience. Aside from the room, though, the pub is a bustling melting pot of locals and visitors alike and had a convivial atmosphere with a good range of draught beers and spirits. Our evening meal was good and enjoyable. Unusually, breakfast (which was included) was served only between 8am and 9am and we were asked to specify a reservation slot within the time period the night before. This did feel rather restrictive compared with other hotels. The breakfast was very pleasant and enjoyable with regular refills of coffee, water and juice, all served by a very welcoming and helpful member of staff. We wouldn't return to this particular pub as a family, based on our experience, but we wouldn't hesitate to stay at another St Austell Brewery pub in due course as we generally feel that they offer very good value for the money.

pleasure to have a place to come back to again and again with tiptop respect for vegan diners. the special vegan wellington was amazing and the mushroom burger was nice.

Nice atmosphere friendly and lovely food

Great location, friendly staff and the roast chicken dinner was mint

Stunning location. Overpriced and very poor quality food. We had chicken roast, scampi and a burger and none was good. Would not recommend at all.

The worst food I’ve tasted in a long time. I am still trying to remove the taste of burnt sausage and sweet potato purée. Others in our party had what can only be described as microwaved chicken.

We had the fish and chips and a burger, amazing food and quick enough service. All in all a nice little pub in a lovely location which made for a nice evening stroll to walk it all off.

Took a walk into mousehole and came across the Ship Inn, decided to pop in for some food and a few drinks and couldn’t be happier with our choice! Our server Scarlet made us feel very at home and made our experience really lovely! The food was incredible and I highly recommend the mussels

Just had a fantastic lunch, excellent service and brilliant pub food in a classic, cosy pub setting. Thank you so much for accomodating all 10 of us plus dog!

Perfect location. Great service and beautiful views from the window.

Great Cornish fishing village vibe. Lovely staff, wonderful location.

Tasty Food, lovely waiting staff

Lovely venue; rooms, food and staff were great. A stay here is recommended.

Very friendly pud and a very atmospheric pub I would stay again

This pub is Cornwall on a postcode. Picture perfect inside and out

We had two great pub meals here thoroughly enjoyed the food and staff were very friendly and helpful.

We recently stayed here for 2 nights. The location is absolutely wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely old Inn with lots of character and helpful, friendly staff. Food was also very good, we had an evening dinner and both breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. Doggy friendly, our four legged friend was very pleased with his treats! X

Delicious Sunday Roast and fantastic service.

We had a lovely stay here. Sea view was great, service was excellent and the rooms spotless. A tasty breakfast and at dinner the pie was one of the best I've ever had.

From the moment I walked through the door on Saturday afternoon (18th Jan), I was greeted with a warm welcome from Lisa. After ordering a Korev and taking a quick look at the menu – food was ordered. Cutlery was delivered to the table and confirmation that my food was on the way quickly followed. The food was amazing, and the follow-up from the staff also made sure I had everything that I needed. The table was also quickly cleared once my food was finished. I took the opportunity to grab another couple of Korev’s, and was served politely and efficiently by Scarlet, who also took my booking for a table for the following day… Sunday: greeted by Ben at the bar, my partner and I were served quickly and shown to our table by a real fire – a welcome treat on a not so warm day. Sunday roasts (and deserts) were ordered along with several drinks – what a great range of Tarquins! Ben, Lisa and Scarlet all worked well together as a team, looking after every table with a personal touch. Whether you sat down for a light bite, starter, main, or desert – the level of service was excellent. The food is prepared and served with passion and delivered with pride. We’ll be back in Cornwall in March and looking forward to visiting The Ship Inn again. This is undoubtedly a place to enjoy great food and drinks, delivered to you by people who care! Thank you all for a great experience – See You Soon!!

Fab place for a drink, we didn't eat but the food looked fab too.

Great pub with lots of charm and friendly staff in a wonderful location.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I stayed at The Ship Inn on Tom Bawcock’s Eve and it was a great night out. The stargazy pie, incredible service, and stunning room made it unforgettable. Mousehole in winter is a dream—peaceful, charming, and full of character. A must-visit, especially before the summer crowds roll in!

Beautiful pub in an unbeatable location. From what we saw the food also looked great however.. It was let down by the staff and a bizarre customer experience. Myself and my partner were in the bar area for a few hours sat in a dark corner enjoying a few rounds of drinks hiding out of the rain. While we were in there it was quite busy and the staff had mistakenly booked in a large group and placed them over 2 small round tables (our table and the table next to us which were not reserved). We were rudely told by either the owner or bar manager to move dispute being halfway through our drinks and being told we could sit anywhere near the bar… we understand the pressures put on staff during busy periods but found their attitude rude and a bit humiliating to be honest. No effort was made to reseat us else where and we also found it hard to believe a group of 8 were coming in to be seated around the 2 small tables in the bar. After standing up by the bar and finding somewhere else to go We left feeling embarrassed and disappointed with our experience and sadly we do not recommend.

A great choice for a NYE meal with the family due to the fantastic atmosphere from the live music and the other pub guests! We had a table for 4 (including 2 children) booked in advance and the lovely staff booted some locals out of the way for us - but there was no hard feelings as everyone was having a good time. The service was amazing throughout, with a very jolly gentleman from Liverpool looking after us and the bar staff nice and smiley. We all filed out at midnight for the fireworks on the harbour opposite! It was magical. Would definitely recommend!

Have been visiting this Pub for many years and have always had a good welcoming from staff but i must say we was very lucky to be served by a very happy,helpful & charming waitress Louisa which made our visit even more enjoyable.

Busy night of the year, we weren't given a warm welcome or even much of a recognition on arrival. Once eventually seated we were not told that it was bar service and sat and observed bar staff walking past us serving other tables, no one stopped to ask if we needed anything. When we flagged someone down we were told to go to the bar to order - fine if only we knew this. We then waited well over an hour for our food with no update on how long our food would be, or to inform us that there was a delay. We then once again flagged down a member of staff to ask if our food would be much longer and were told it would be 2 minutes. The staff member that eventually brought us our food was very pleasant and apologetic of our wait, but it would have been nice to be informed throughout the wait. Once the food arrived some meals were nice, however the pie was very overcooked and dry, not tasty at all. Overall a very disappointing visit, we would have understood having to wait seeing as it was so busy, had the communication been good.

Great meal at The Ship Inn. Staff were all great, polite, attentive and brilliant with my two children. Food was delicious and very hot and fresh. Would highly recommend.

Came in for the festive meal omg it's was lovely the staff was fantastic made us feel at home Once again thank you and merry christmas

Very busy had to wait for our meal but was kept informed

ALL the waiters were very friendly. Thank you very much for making us have such a wonderful time. The perfect meal, with special attention to allergies

We called in on the off chance that they would have a table which they did. They were very polite and efficient. Food was amazing and as I particularly enjoyed my gluten free fish and chips and brownie

Always a perfect venue for dinner and drinks in this beautiful, little corner of the World. We'll be back again....and again.❤️

Lovely food and atmosphere! Loved the Thursday quiz!

We booked a table for my husband’s 60th birthday! The service was great and staff were very friendly! The Roast beef was delicious and would definitely recommend. Ali

Cold!! bordering on rude reception!! Beer good. Nobody seemed interested in telling us of the lunch offering . So we left.

Good service,good food, highly recommend.By the harbour,great views.

Popped in, unplanned and had the best fish finger sandwich ever. Lovely young lady with dark hair served us and was very friendly. Even offered to walk our two black labradors 😍

Really good food, definitely recommend if visiting mousehole.

We stayed here two nights and ate dinner here once and two breakfasts. The dinner was good with a nice selection of ales and ciders on tap. The breakfasts were first rate. Our room was spacious and comfortable with views of the harbor. The bathroom was modern and functional. The entire inn exudes charm and we would stay (and eat) here again.

This is a gorgeous proper pub. Food was lovely,Steak Frites and the Fish and chips. Def recommend. Batter on my fish was so light. Enjoyed every last mouthful. Sticky toffee pudding was yummy. Service was brilliant. Friendly, welcoming. We sat in the dining room , for table service. Usually we sit in the public bar for food, which is lovely and cosy. You are allowed to take your dogs in this part. Toilets spotless. Every Cornish holiday we make a visit and have never been disappointed.

Lovely place, friendly, helpful staff. Food was excellent. Lovely views of the harbour

Love this place! Great Staff Solid Beers Fantastic food Big Thank you

Lovely stop in the middle of the day

This is a lovely traditional pub with bags of character. We stopped here for lunch. When we arrived there was a guy sat at the bar swearing loudly and 2 older ladies in the dining area playing Latino music on their phones on loud speaker which very nearly made us leave, however we were glad that we stayed. We ordered steak beef shin and Tribute ale pie and dressed crab. Both dishes were tasty as was the excellent Hicks ale. The lady that served us was very friendly and helpful throughout. We would recommend.

The mackerel salad dish was almost £20 for what amounted to about 50 grams worth of food. Mackerel was the size of a mouse, a single golf ball sized potato cut into 5 pieces, a single egg cut into quaters and a handfull of leaves. Absolute joke.

We ate here 3 times during our honeymoon in Mousehole food and staff amazing, especially Louisa who went above and beyond to ensure a perfect dining experience thanks

We've been here a couple of times now to sit and have a cosy drink.

Overall our experience was excellent for a long weekend. The only reason for not 5 Stars was we went for the last breakfast sitting so service was rushed and breakfast not as good as the previous day.

Popped in for a drink and then returned following day for an evening meal. Received a nice friendly welcome, and enjoyed the cosiness of the pub, good choice of food. Planning to return during our stay in Mousehole.

Food was nice and came out fairly quickly, staff a very friendly. If you can get a seat in the restaurant early you can get a good view out to the harbour.

Great place to stay. Ideally located.

Excellent food and great service. We had the steak, fish and chips, fish goujons and burger with very nice merlot and a pint of amazing St Austell Hicks. For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pud and chocolate brownie. Smiles all round. The kids loved it and we did too. Would definitely go back.

Mousehole is a lovely idyllic harbour, and the Ship Inn fits in perfectly. We stayed overnight here on the 13th of August, the staff were very pleasant and eager to help. Food in the Restaurant was first class. The accommodation was cosy and clean with views of the Harbour and the sea. I got up early the next morning to take photos of the Sunrise and this was a spectacular event, about half an hour after sunrise the local sea life (Seal's) started to pop their heads out of the water. Parking was just a fiver for the night. Breakfast was great too. Will probably visit here next time we visit Cornwall.

Great pub in a prime location right on the harbor basin. Very friendly staff. Very nice room of a pleasant size and with a great view. Food is pub-typical (too much fried for me) but tasty. Great beers and great atmosphere.

Lovely pub, great food and service 😄

We had an amazing lunch with fine food and fresh products. Lovely service.

They are very close to the sea and their fish and chips are the most disgusting I ever had in Cornwall I would not recommend that place for any kind of food.STAY AWAY.

We really enjoyed our lunch in the Ship Inn. My 4 year old was really taken care of with a kids menu and some crayons/colouring. We lovedthe food. I had the crab and chilli linguine and it was divine. So fresh from the markets nearby. Highly recommend this place for lunch.

Great little pub to sit and watch the world go by whilst looking around Mousehole. We rented 70 yards away so it was our local for a week. Couldn't face the Stargazy pie but rest of food was good along with well kept beers.

Best views in mousehole. Amazing fish and chips. Lovely staff and atmosphere

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. Very generous portions (we had fish and chips which were one of our best ever meals of that type). Buzzy and lively dining room. Will be back.

After a long 15km hike along the coast I found myself in Mousehole looking for a nice pub to enjoy some lunch. As a vegan I was delighted to see they had lots of vegan options on the menu. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. However, once I had finished my vegan falafel wrap, which was delicious, I started the side of crisps and salad. To my surprise, there was a prawn buried under the crisps. I went to show this to the staff but did so in a kind manner as I didn't want to be disruptive. They looked a bit confused and said they'd go see what happened for me with seemingly very little empathy. Someone who I assume was a manager came out, apologised briefly and asked if she could get me a drink or something?? Firstly, I said I don't drink and she didn't offer up much after that. Then a friend of mine suggested I get a dessert and so she offered the cheapest vegan option on the menu?? I had a £9 vegan dish that had a prawn in it... And all I got was a single scoop of vegan ice cream worth £2.50... Considering some people have severe shellfish allergies and prawns are finding their way into meals that shouldn't have them, I'd say this is careless. Overall, very disappointed with the experience and lack of empathy from the staff. If I order a vegan dish I expect it to be vegan.

Really lovely food, would definitely eat here again. There was only one young girl who seemed to be on her own serving everyone, which meant there was a bit of a wait but nothing too bad. I had fish and chips, which was to die for - and my husband had pie and mash (which I also sampled, and was also amazing!) The seating area was quite small, and we were seated next right next to a family which was a bit cramped, but would still recommend nonetheless!

We last visited Mousehole in 2019 and often visited the ship , we wondered whether anything had changed and on our visit last night it was better, the service surpassed our expectations, the manager was efficient and the two ladies waiting the tablets were a delight. Outstanding despite being busy it was a fab evening and food. Our little girl was happy with her colouring and crayons she was given and we enjoyed the food and view. Absolutely fab

Excellent little pub - probably the best place to eat in Mousehole, with a great menu of expertly cooked items. Great atmosphere and is unsurprisingly quite busy, so I'd recommend booking a table for food

Popped in just before cut-off time for lunch orders, got seated on a nice table and had the most amazing pan fried hake from the specials menu. Definitely one of my stops for a meal the next time I visit the area. Friendly service from polite staff and the pub was buzzing inside on a wet day outside

We had a lovely welcoming visit to the Ship Inn for dinner. Service was pleasantly attentive, menu choices were good opting for one of the specials. All cook very well and tasty. Seating was cosy and spacious enough for and old inn. Would happily return again 🍻

Lovely spot. Very dog friendly.

A historic pub in a great setting. Food was very nice and our waitress Beth did an excellent job

Best fish and chips ever can highly recommend

Fabulous food at a very reasonable price. Lisa who served us, although very busy, was wonderful. Very friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. A credit to your establishment.

Absolutely top notch. What a jewel in the crown of Penwith restaurants. I went to the Ship with 13 friends and family and the staff could not do enough for us. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. I recommend this as destination if you’re in the area. Travel from Penzance could not be easier. Wait for the bus by the war memorial in Newlyn there is a regular service and the bus drops you right outside The Ship. Perfect.

Beer, food and people in the Ship inn made it a fabulous evening

Nice place. Dog friendly with clean toilets.

Great pub on harbour. Service and food were fab

The St Austell beer is good and we've had a couple of meals there and it's been good.

Always a great visit to the ship, lovely atmosphere, fantastic food & drinks

I had crab sandwiches with chips. Full of lettuce and mayonnaise could taste NO crab. £19 absolute ripp off. When I brought this to the attention of the bar staff I was told " we have a lot of customers say that". If you want customers to return do the right thing. We would never return.

Cool pub. Excellent Guinness, calamari, and padron peppers!

The food was okay. The fish was very very nice. Some of the chips (I had the fish and chips), were undercooked and the batter of the fish was a little over cooked. The staff however were really really lovey and very helpful.

Had a nice meal at lunchtime today. Food was different and well cooked and the bar staff were very nice and welcoming

I would give this 0 stars if I could. Never been made to feel so unwelcome. Walked in as a group of 9 and found a table. Just settling onto the table when a worker with glasses and messy dark hair came over and said you can order drinks but no food. The reason we went into the restaurant was to get food as we had a busy day and had 5 hungry children in the group. The staff member said he had asked his chef and the chef refused to cater food for a table of 9. My wife begged and said we are happy to wait and only order the kids food but the staff member refused with no explanation. This was the first time visiting and we had only just entered the building so there is no way he had asked the chef anything in thar time. As a local I am appalled that a St Austells Brewery establishment would allow such awful behaviour and would turn their nose up to an easy £100 plus table because there was 9 in our group even though the table comfortably seat 12 plus.

First night on holiday in Mousehole, booked the Ship Inn, your always safe with a pub you have a fair idea the menu and the budget. The Ship did not let us down, heaps of atmosphere, good menu all the usual suspects present and correct. We went for Fish and Chips. This was a good chunk of Hake fillet which was lovely some of the best Fish and Chils we have had and coming from the Isle of Wight we've had some 😃. Great service very friendly and quick. Will come again.

The food was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly. BUT the view was incredible. A table looking over the quay!!

Had a great lunchtime meal here. Staff were really helpful and welcoming. Dog friendly, too. Fish & chips were awesome.....fish cooked properly, very impressed.

One of the best pubs and restaurants in cornwall. 5 stars!

Stumbled across Mousehole village and so glad we did, lovely little fishing village. Popped into Ship Inn to see if we could have food and oh my it was so tasty, we had the burger with fries at first look the burger appears quite small but it is so filling, we were so hungry I forgot to take the before picture, so here is one half of my burger with Bacon, pickle Monterey Jack cheese I've added the fries! Lovely little pub and a must visit, also dog friendly

Ship Inn is a wonderful place to get a delicious meal and receive impeccable service. They attended to our every need with a kind smile and friendliness that was truly genuine. And, being Americans, when we weren’t sure how to eat something we haven’t had before, like Yorkshire Pudding, they kindly explained it. Another nice thing - I’m not a vegetarian but I ordered a vegetable dish as my main course. They made a point of asking if I needed it to be vegan. I didn’t, but this was so thoughtful. And the atmosphere is incredible - just what you’d imagine for a warm, old, traditional restaurant in the UK. Added plus - it’s dog friendly!

Disappointing Stay at Ship Inn I recently had the displeasure of staying at Ship Inn and unfortunately, it was not the experience I had hoped for. Despite paying £160 for bed and breakfast, the room left much to be desired. Firstly, the room itself was dated, with a filthy divan base and a carpet that was far from clean. The presence of mould in the shower was also a major letdown. Additionally, due to leaving early, the promised breakfast of "a croissant and a bit of fruit" never materialised, despite assurances fromstaff. This lack of follow-through on basic amenities was frustrating and unacceptable. Even the dinner we paid for on top, while tasty, was served in rather small portions, leaving us feeling hungry and dissatisfied. This was particularly disappointing considering the reputation of the establishment. Overall, my stay at Ship Inn was underwhelming and certainly not the ideal start to a holiday. I hope the management takes these issues seriously and works towards improving the quality of their accommodations and services.

Amazing food and lovely staff. We very much enjoyed our visit! The dogs loved it too!

I lived 5 years in London from 2015 to 2020. I came to this pub in 2017 and remembered how good the fish & chips was. I came back recently with friends in holidays, a coincidenc, then I chose the fish & chips again... still fresh, light, tasty, perfectly battered.. I came twice and the conclusion is the same : this place serves the best fish & chips I ever ate, and I ate a lot. Thanks !!

Great little Inn. Lovely position overlooking harbour. Good food, nice clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. We'll be back!

Great pub in the beautiful Mousehole.

Very cool pub in a very cool harbour village. My partner had a pasty plough man plate, which was as tasty as it was alliterative. I had a salted pepper app which was not spicy but quite tasty. We went in the afternoon on an early season rainy day. The people working the pub were welcoming and nice to chat to. We sat around a window by Artthurs chair. Lots of cool history in this place. Got talking to a guy about the patterns of the bricks in the harbour wall, and how the town name may be rooted in Arabic.

Just returned from a wonderful 2 night break at the Ship Inn, Mousehole. Our room was amazing- large, clean , comfortable and had a great view over the harbour. Food was great in the evening and the breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was a really lovely Cornish break. Thank you!

It's possibly the best main course I have ever had... every ingredient of the meal was cooked and seasoned to perfection 👌🏻 😋 (Lamb Shoulder)

Good pub with a traditional menu without being stereotypical.

Lovely place great atmosphere friendly staff great food good rooms to Well worth a stay if your down that way park at the harbour car park walk across the road loved it

Food was average at best. Not much choice on the menu and many items not available. Disappointing.