Shipwrights Arms in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Very friendly welcome. Plenty of space and lovely views. We had the best salt and pepper squid ever and the sandwiches were absolutely delicious. The views down the estuary are breathtaking. Will definitely come again .

Delicious fish and chips in the Shipwrights Arms last night. We visited with our 2 border collies and were made to feel most welcome by the landlady despite being the only people in the bar on a rainy October Tuesday night. Well worth a visit!

Great food. However did not enjoy the staff attitude of several employees . Was there for a drink on Friday night and a meal on Saturday. On the Friday night, off duty staff on the customer side of the bar were complaining loudly about how there are so many horrible customers and on the Saturday after asking a staff member at around 8.45 what time the bar closed, she said as soon as the last customer leaves - this was audible to the one remaining couple who were at that point left in the bar. The chef however was very cheerful and welcoming. The atmosphere in general though did spoil the ambiance.

Having just spent a lovely week in Helford, I’m ashamed (not) to say that I had a drink here every evening, and my wife and I ate here on five occasions. Needless to say I love the place. Great waterside location, efficient friendly staff and good food. Perfect.

I live locally. The service can be hit and miss when it's busy which I generally tolerate, but today was an absolute joke. I walked into the bar with my friend and waited. There were two older gentlemen at the corner of the bar, one being served and one waiting. While the first gentleman was being served a (literal) queue formed going outside even though the rest of the bar was free. The lady behind the bar with the dark hair and red lipstick seemed to be fixated on this newly formed queue despite three other people waiting. The new queue tried to jump in front of second man waiting, he made her aware he was already waiting so we said we were after him. She served the older guy and went back to the queue, so we said "no sorry we were next" and she wouldn't serve us, claiming the new queue was here before we were. If you are the sole person serving at a bar, please pay more attention to what order your patrons arrive. It's a bar, since when has queueing at a bar been a thing? I'm not joining the end of a queue when I've been waiting for a good five mins. We left, the sailing club is across the road and is 1) much cheaper 2) better views and 3) better service. We come here often with friends, family, and visitors but you aren't the only option in the local area. It might be worthwhile not p*ssing off the people that keep you going when rich tourists aren't here to do so.

This was a very friendly pub and gluten free options. I had catch of the day with my husband. It was hake and it was excellent. I would highly recommend this to anyone,

This pub does not disappoint. Year on year we have been visiting as part of our Helford river adventures, however this year stands out with exceptional staff (& great food/drink too) . Friendly and personable service , thank you so much- you deserve to be praised

Walked along the headland to the pub for lunch! Great choice on the menu - combo of local catches and other, great service and delicious food! Probably one of the best Caesar salads I have had and a pint of Proper Job ale for the hubby!

It’s a lovely spot right on the edge of the bay. Food was fantastic. It was fully booked inside so we sat outside on the edge of the water, which was lovely. Relaxing vibe.

The pub is in a fantastic location. We ate here 3 times in the evening during our holiday. In general, we were really happy with the food we had. I had Fish &Chips one evening and it was exceptional. The fish was Hake and the portion was really generous. The only downside was on two occasions there seemed to be a staff shortage leading to a slightly longer wait. Not a problem for us but may upset some people. We would definitely recommend eating here but would advise to book as it was always busy.

The family and I popped into this pub while visiting the area. While I was at this pub, I overheard who I assume is the manager with a customer and a chef. They were speaking very loudly about the chef who is staying in the holiday lets and that he had lost his phone. The manager then said she’d go in and rummage through peoples stuff, so she went into the holiday lets and went through things and returned with his phone. It made us finish our drinks and leave because of how unprofessional they were. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. We are staying in a holiday let in another town and god forbid that happened to us, I’d be distraught. Let alone publicly discussed around customers. I had to write on here because I was appalled. The manager was very unfriendly since we got there and the chef had his whites on out the front ranting about his phone. Safe to say I wouldn’t be going back here, if the atmosphere is like that, I can’t imagine the food/prep.

Called in for a pint and some fish and chips while walking the SW coastal path. What a lovely spot - friendly welcome (for us and the dog), great beer and food, stunning views. Would happily recommend and hope to return.

We stumbled upon the Shipwrights a couple of years before covid. It was so good, we returned several times for Sunday lunch - a truly marvelous experience. We returned just after covid was subsiding, but were disappointed Sunday lunches were off, due to a kitchen conversion. We returned in March 2024 for a Sunday lunch and it met/exceeded expectations :-) We will, no doubt, be returning to this wonderful place, where the staff are friendly, scenery is wonderful, and food great. Try it - you'll love it!

Was at this beautiful pub on Sunday for a roast which was amazing and the staff were brilliant. Just thought maybe they need more staff the poor two young girls that were on seem to struggle I can imagine this as not having enough staff.

Fantastic pub, friendly staff beautiful location. Stopped in for a pint & some chips before doing a little coastal walk to Frenchman's creek, very good!

We've lived local for many years and have seen the Shipwrights go through many stages and management. The recent investment and upgrades have made a made a great Pub even better. We've always found the duty manager and staff to be welcoming and efficient, in what is a very challenging time for the hospitality industry. Please realise that some negative reviews are left by locals who have their own agenda Great food, a well kept cellar, warm fire and welcome. Judge for yourself.

This is our favourite pub of all time, it's conveniently located for our work, the staff are always helpful and friendly and the food is great

This pub is great for a casual night out and to wine and dine with friends and family . It has breathtaking views across the Helford river , the atmosphere is warm , welcoming and lively . I’ve been visiting for 40+ years and it is always a must go to , and a joy to visit every time . I am shocked by some of the negative reviews . I can only assume they are from disgruntled former employees who were obviously not up to the high standards required in a successful, busy popular pub .

Having been regulars for a good three decades, we are really delighted that the pub had finally transformed the outside space - it looks incredible! However, sadly, that is the only positive we can take from our last few visits. Over the last couple of years, the service has gone from bad to worse, and we have been left completely dumbfounded at the rudness and complacency of some of the staff. We last visited on Friday, and it was truly wonderful to see so many local faces, however, we witnessed the duty manager dismiss a family that had just arrived in the village for their holiday with such rudeness and blatant disdain that we were left completely shocked and saddened. What is more, we watched as another member of village got handed a tab that definitely did not belong to them, and the same member of staff then publicly humiliate them into paying it. It is such a shame, as it such a brilliant pub and in the best location of all (we admittedly are bias on this point), but we feel the current management needs to reviewed, as they're really letting the place (and village) down...

The location of this pub is amazing. Recommend going at high tide when the water laps against the sides. The food & service were great. The only thing I think could be improved a bit is the atmosphere. Perhaps a few candles on the tables and some curtains & blinds in the winter months to make it a bit cosier. Love this pub!

Fabulous views but the service was shambolic and the food mediocre. We have a disabled adult daughter and so always check out the menu online before booking anywhere. All seemed to be good as they advertised as offering pizza. On arrival and after being seated we were given the menu which comprised of a few starters, fish and chips, burger and chips, Goan seafood curry, and vegan Goan curry. I enquired about the pizzas and was told the website needed updating. I asked for a children’s menu and they don’t have one. We deliberated leaving without eating as there was nothing our daughter could eat out of those four options and we made this very clear to the waitress. I asked if they had any pasta. No they did not. Finally we thought we could manage and ordered her the tiger prawns that were a starter, and I asked if the chef could peel them before they were served. They said no. All in all a very poor experience that cost the best part of £60. To make matters worse, as I went to pay the bill I saw a Specials Menu. Our attention had not been drawn to this at all, and when I said this whilst paying the staff just shrugged their shoulders. Very disappointing and I would not recommend it.

Amazing place to visit, staff ever so friendly and accommodating. I had the fish and chips and it was beautifully cooked. Highly recommend going again

Went here for a meal with friends. Staff were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The location is lovely and the food was great. Would definitely come here again.

Upon entering the pub I was greeted with who I assume is the manager sat down on her iPad and didn’t clock I was there at the bar waiting for at least 2-3 minutes. You’d assume a friendly, apologetic manner after that but I assumed incorrect. Good start. The toilets were a mess and my partner didn’t enjoy the food, it was over cooked and just unappetising. Looking at reviews I doubt we or many others will be back next year at this rate.

Firstly, we have been here many times and enjoyed good food. So we chose it for my husband’s very special birthday lunch. Oh what a huge disappointment and mistake. It was embarrassingly awful. Burnt ungarnished flavourless scallops at £12 a plate, uncooked rice with a flavourless, unattractive and paltry Goan curry at £23 that looked like a very cheap ready meal, burnt (!) solid chips, mediocre burger etc. I had previously had the goats cheese salad and raved about it. What on Earth had they done this time? The cheese was curdled, no fig on it and the salad was sad. The overall meal cost a fortune for what it was. Even the staff were embarrassed and knocked off £10 (!) without being asked. Our abiding memory of a very special family holiday will be of the awful feeling of knowing that you’ve been totally disappointed and the feeling of embarrassment with everyone trying to pretend it was ok. It really truly wasn’t and ruined my husband’s birthday.

What a memorable evening ! The food was excellent, best pub fish and chip meal you could get. Fresh fish, lots of it, large and chunky with light crispy batter. Proper job! The location, the staff and the view are amazing. Price is reasonable too. What’s not to like!

Made to feel very unwelcome and uncomfortable here by cold, disinterested, uncommunicative bar staff. Not had such a bad feeling on walking into a pub in a long time and won’t be coming back.

I felt very unwelcomed by the staff and also stared at by the other staff which was disconcerting. A stark contrast to our previous experience that day in The Prince of Wales in Newtown and the lovely walk we had, along the Helford. I don’t normally complain but think the pub might want to consider their hospitality.

A shout out to the staff who were doing a marvellous job keeping everything running under very difficult circumstances. We had to wait for 45 minutes just to get into the pub but worth the wait. Apparently they were short of a chef but we weren’t in a hurry and the view is amazing from the tables overlooking the river.

We had a wonderful lunch sitting by the water in the sunshine . The pasties were the best ever and the staff were helpful and charming . 5 star .

We loved this pub and came 4 times during our week holiday. The location was beautiful and it has good food, we loved the pizza, seafood curry and pasties! It was very dog friendly which was important for us. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed Saturday’s cocktails and music. We sat outside each time we came and it has lovely new Navas umbrellas that kept us dry. (They made the pub look very smart) . I am so pleased we had this in walking distance of where we stayed. It made our holiday! Thank you so much for having such a fun pub.

Brilliant food, great service, wonderful views. Covid arrangements working really well. Highly recommend- we will certainly return!

We were a small group with two toddlers and a baby. The staff were very friendly and helpful with our many requests. We had the simpler bar menu but delicious Cornish pasties and the chef kindly made a pasta off menu for one of the children. We were outside but the had a very safe and easy system to deal with the covid regulations.Also worth noting high chairs available and you can walk a buggy round the back: you don’t need to deal with steps down to the garden

This is the best kept secret in Cornwall . Overlooking ( almost in ) the estuary this pub is fabulous. The maitre de is brilliant and he’s selected some brilliant staff.too. Sit back , enjoy the view and marvel at the fabulous food , loved the Goan Curry and the steak and wish you’d invested in that gorgeous thatched cottage so you could come here every night ☀️

After a fantastic walk around Helston and Frenchman’s Creek, we finished off with lunch at the Shipwright Arms. We were seated outside right by the river enjoying the beautiful view. The food was excellent, I had fish and chips, the chips being some of the best I’ve ever had. My wife had a vegan option of falafel salad which she said was one of the best vegan meals she’s had. We would thoroughly recommend this pub restaurant anytime.

My daughters and I had a lovely late lunch at the Wainwright's Arms today - sitting in the sun at a waterside table. It was perfect: delicious fresh fish and homemade puddings; a very friendly waiter (in fact, all the staff were lovely) and, of course, the setting. I thought it was good value. A nice place to bring family and friends in the future.

Absolutely beautiful experience it was my 30th birthday and my first time here. The food was outstanding. The detail and taste was so tasty. And it was beautifully presented. I had the fresh fish hake, chorizo , prawns , potatoes and salsa Verde and it was cooked beautifully. Knowing the fish was caught that morning made me feel like I was on holiday and like I had helped a local. My friend had the halloumi salad which was so fresh and filling. everything came so hot. We treated ourselves to a pudding I had the passionfruit posset and my friend had the gf chocolate brownie both melted in your mouth. The service was fantastic. All the staff are very helpful and so kind. They were all on hand whenever you needed and they make you smile . Especially G the Italian waiter. He was so good with any age of customer. Such good customer service and food. I will be taking friends and family here to show them too .

We had a wonderful meal at the Shipwrights Arms and it really ticked all the boxes. Our table had a beautiful outlook over the river and the staff were kind and attentive and everyone - staff and patrons alike - were clearly thrilled to be back in a pub post lockdown. The food was also brilliant, we had the mussels, steak, burger and hake between us and it was a lovely meal with a great atmosphere. Looking forward to visiting again during our stay in Cornwall!

Despite Covid restrictions, which meant we could only eat/drink outside (on a rather cool and windy day), we enjoyed a lovely pint of Tribute and fish ‘n’ chips at this riparian thatched pub. The location is hard to beat. Helford is very picturesque and the pub is in a prime location. Staff were friendly and accommodating despite us turning up without a reservation fairly late. Would love to return in normal times and on a warm day.

Our first time in the area .. walked the walk and dropped by for drinks/lunch ....warm personal welcome ... although fairly busy a waterside table was located for us ...and menus left for perusal ....really good choice plus a specials board with 9 items on ...drinks and food delivered promptly ... all absolutely delicious....fantastic relaxed atmosphere.. got chatting to tables both sides of us (locals and holiday makers) ...views to die for....has to be done !!!

Friendly staff, excellent food and drink, and a dreamy creekside location makes for an unforgettable visit.We were guided through the pub and down to the side of the creek where there is a tiered beer garden. The able service was quick and efficient and all the staff we met were both friendly and efficient. The burger we both chose was delicious and one of the best I've had, and it came with homemade fries and a side salad & vinaigrette. The Guinness was spot on.Highly recommended.

Never been to this pub before for some reason but will definitely return. Very welcoming, friendly and professional staff and amazing food in the beautiful Helford village.

Love this pub, always an amazing place to sit and watch the water world go by. Perfect location. The menu is great value and the staff are always really friendly and helpful. The new manager is doing a great job and makes you feel very welcome. I also like the fact that you don't have to reserve and that you can turn up spontaneously, this makes all the difference. If you have to wait for a table this isn't a bad place to sit and wait and look out to the beautiful Helford River. Well worth a visit!

Fantastic pub with friendly and helpful staff. Stunning views of the harbour. The food was amazing (Hake, king prawns, chorizo, potato’s, salsa verde, and greens). And we treated ourselves to a bottle of the local bubbles (Camel Valley).

The menu was quite restricted, with just a few main courses plus pizzas. That being said the Goan seafood curry was delicious and the battered fish was tasty - perhaps slightly greasy but the fish was meaty. Decent amount of chips - it was a huge portion! Service was not great at first - getting the right drinks delivered was a challenge! But after that all was fine. The setting is legendary, of course, right on the waterfront.

We were given a £40 e-voucher in July 2020 for The Shipwright's Arms by a very thoughtful member of staff who knows we love Cornwall and holiday there every summer. Redeemable until July 2021. Because of COVID today was our first opportunity to use this and taking my elderly mother for a May Bank Holiday treat seemed like a perfect reason. We called yesterday to book a table and were told they were not taking bookings, but to arrive early as they expected to be busy. We arrived just after 12.00pm. The manager said the pub had changed hands and absolutely refused to accept the e-voucher, an email with The Shipwright's Arms logo. He repeatedly insisted that he needed to know who had issued it. As it was a gift we couldn't supply that information. We did try to call the person who gave it to us without success. I explained that we had driven for an hour and would undoubtedly spend more than the value of the voucher. He inferred the voucher may not be genuine and refused to reach a compromise. Appalling customer service. I will be taking efforts to recover the £40 and will not be returning to The Shipwright's Arms - ever! We did however recover the situation by having a delicious lunch at Trelowarren Estate which i whole heartedly recommend.

We enjoyed a lovely meal with gorgeous views and fabulous service. An excellent pub meal with attention to detail. Really recommend a visit.

I loved this pub, a real pub, not fancy food, great beer and locals to talk to. The riverside setting could not be better, seating is tiered meaning you always have a good views on the sun setting and the boats going to and forth. Visited here everyday on our holiday staying in Helford. Highly recommended.

We had stonebaked pizzas outside near the river and really enjoyed it along with the views, we parked at the top of the village and had a nice stroll to the pub.The staff were very welcoming, our drinks got slightly mixed up and the waitress seemed a bit distant but they had only just opened after lockdown so it was a good effort and the pizzas were delicious, we will return

Our first post lockdown meal was a bit of a disappointment if I’m honest. I understand things may take some time to get back to normal but I wanted to write this review to help the pub (if they read it!) We had to wait a bit for a table, and then for our drinks - which wasn’t an issue as they were quite busy. However the fish and chips we both ordered wasn’t great. The batter was quite greasy, hard and with the skin still attached to the fish...which didn’t taste that fresh. The chips were great but you get hardly any. The peas were dried up and flavourless. For £13, I expected a lot more. It’s such a shame as the pub itself is lovely, in a fantastic location with beautiful views. Maybe they are having a few teething problems but I was a bit disappointed sadly.

Was kept waiting a while for a table & was told it had a view. What they didn’t say it’s also right next to the door to outside & we’ll be going in & out constantly as will our customers & nobody bothers to close it. I must have shut it 20 times during our meal. Why not put a closer on it? The heating wasn’t even on & we were freezing.Had an ok starter of halloumi & soup. That was fine but then we had roasts. My friends had pork & that looked ok ( they asked for more gravy as it was a bit dry). I had the No nut veggie option & it was inedible. It tasted like sweet potato mush that had been left in the oven overnight & was black on the outside. Absolutely vile. I left nearly all of it & didn’t complain ( I was with friends & we were enjoying a nice weekend so didn’t want to ruin it). The Yorkshire puddings were absolutely tasteless ( maybe vegan?). The drinks were good & my friend have a lovely gin. The staff serving were very pleasant & nice girls. I’d go back for a drink only- I was very put off by this food.

Food ok, we had sausage and mash from the special menu... Not particularly special - sausages were over cooked on the top, and didn't taste anything special, even though was told they were local.Staff friendly and pub clean.Toilets outside and down dark steep steps.View amazing.Beer good.

Made very welcome, made to register and use NHS app if possible, sanitisers available. Placed our drinks order on arrival.We chose to sit down by the river outside even with it being late October, a number of steps down from the pub, drinks arrived very soon after getting seated. We gave our order for food and it arrived within a reasonable amount of time. The young staff were very efficient, friendly and worked very hard serving the food, climbing the steps so many times in a day. The food was excellent very much enjoyed the Goan fish curry. Very relaxing sitting by the river with great views over the the beautiful estuary.Although nothing to do with the Shipwright Arms why in these Covid times why does the car park operators npt offer the facility to pay the pay parking fee with a credit card, as cash is discouraged at this time. Perhaps the pub or brewery could put pressure on the car park operator.

An absolute treasure in Helford. Very cozy on the inside and great views on the Helford River, also with nice outside seating. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Everybody was really disciplined about following current guidelines. Drinks have very decent prices and they offer a good selection. Clean washrooms and and interior. Very nice also when you come in with dogs. While the food is somewhat more expensive than in other pubs, it is also of very high-quality. We absolutely enjoyed the beer-battered fish & chips, the great vegan Goan curry and the Goan fish curry, although the latter two could use some more spices. As a dessert, we enjoyed a Brownie with ice cream which was simply fantastic. But that is really nitpicking: It is an enjoyable and well-run pub in a great location. Absolutely recommend to visit it!

Firstly, I know the staff are working exceptionally hard to keep us all safe and give a pleasant experience. They certainly were friendly and helpful on our visits, in these difficult timesThe food is good, if a little expensive - Have been here for two years running and the menu is limited and hasnt changed in that time, thus if your staying local you soon get to exhaust the choice - its time to give some regular changes

Didn’t get to eat. Couldn’t book a table as they do not answer the phone, when we asked them why they don’t answer the phone we were told we don’t live here we are only here during opening hours. Cannot understand how they can make the place Covid Secure if they are opening and arriving at 12. Surely everywhere should be completely sanitised before opening. We had rung at 5 to 12 and still no answer. We arrived at 12.10, place was packed, guests having to be bought back to sanitise there hands as lady at door just let people walk in. We were told they could sit us outside at 12.30 we said OK, they then changed there minds and said it would be 1pm but with a long wait for food. We decided not to stay as it was utter chaos with no one seeming to know what was or wasn’t happening.

We haven't ventured out very much since March but we had a lovely meal at The Shipwrights tonight. The vegetarian option was amazing and I'm a fussy eater. The meat eating gang loved it too.

Back holidaying in Helford again so had to pay several visits to the Shipwrights. Staff helpful and attentive and working hard to offer a good service through all the COVID restriction - doing a fab job.Food is as great as ever can especially recommend the scallops, baked camembert and fish & chips. Keep up the good work!! We will definitely be back next time we come to Helford

We arrived 'on spec' (which one should NOT do as the restaurant is often fully pre-booked). The Manager arrived at opening time in a bit of a flurry. But, they opened on time and they DID find us a table. which was appreciated. We had drinks which were all average, if a bit overpriced. But the luncheon menu was quite limited and definitely overpriced given you are seated outside on picnic tables. £14 plus for fish and chips is a bit pricy even these days!.

Well-placed overlooking the estuary and dog-friendly with water bowls available. The food was OK overall - the cod in batter was excellent and on its own rated a good 9 out of 10 but the chips were an ordinary mass produced product with no great taste or texture. They were at least hot and not greasy, but otherwise bland. Let down by the service - cutlery not brought until after the food delivered, no condiments until requested (more waiting) and waiting staff who were friendly enough but lacked any real engagement.

Can’t comment about the food we never got that far, declined to take up our agreed table outside while it absolutely hammered down with rain. Having sheltered in a covered area with no else around to wait for the rain to stop we were duly told “take your seats or leave’ ,so chucked into the rain to get soaked.So that’s four seventy year olds never likely to return, thanks guys.No common sense or hospitality encountered just hiding behind ‘folllowing the rules’!!

As already detailed in the title this pub offers an average menu but has lovely views. Staff are friendly and prices are average.

Fantastic pub, very friendly and efficient service, delicious food at a superb location. can definitely recommend.

We turned up on spec for lunch and were kindly slotted in but told there would be a wait for food. The wait was long but the hostess was excellent and we had a drink on the house. The food when it arrived, mussels for me and vegetarian tagliatelle for him were both very good. Great position, we had superb view.

Fantastic meal at the Shipwrights.The food is high quality . Excellent service by very competent staff. Probably the best pub in Cornwall.

A family meal during lockdown was superbly orchestrated by the staff at the Shipwrights. An amazing view with food to match we had a great time.

Dropped in for a quick bite at lunchtime . Friendly staff . Good quality pizza with a fantastic view over the water. Very reasonable on price . Would recommend highly.

Always enjoy a trip into the Shipwright. Had a couple of meals, one with the four of us, the other with friends. Not too expensive and foods fine for the money. To be honest you go for the unique and chilled location. Pizza nights a good quick dining experience if you are in a particular rush.Seemed to be frequented mainly by well to do types, mostly the sailing sort, but don’t let that put you off, all appeared pleasant enough.

We were a party of 8 and had prebooked our choices. All lunches came out together and were nice and hot.The beef I had was beautifully cooked and tasty but there was a hidden gem on the plate! That was the roast potatoes. They were sooo lovely and crunchy. My husband and I returned in the week and had Fish and Chips, and again was hot and tasty, and very good value. Service was attentive and whether it’s raining or sunny, is the perfect spot to while away a few joyous hours. (Maybe the Rattlers could have been colder) can’t wait to be in the area again.

We've visited a few times. Always had a great experience. Delicious food, recommend the goan seafood curry! :) **Reading some of the other reviews, and some people just can't be pleased.

Pasty and a pint £9 not sure what there is to say apart from good luck getting that elsewhere with that view. We have never been disappointed. Staff are very friendly and the layout ensures you have some quiet options.

Visited yet again on Thursday for our usual steak and my mixed seafood curry,,surprised that there were only 5 other people there.we've been coming here for the past three years even though it's a 40 mile trip.To say we were dissapointed would be an under statement,I had the £20 steak and chips ,cheap and nasty frozen chips a small plain tasting steak and some small tomatoes 5 shrivelled up small mushrooms,,,,not a happy man .My wife had her usual mixed seafood curry which apart from going UP in price has gone DOWN in quality and quantity,there were only 2 prawns in it there was No white fish in it at all,and there usually is,it was just muscles,and the portion size was small.So I have to agree with smudgecirencester tomSudders PM England Lizzyboo51 and Ndb1989 that the food at this pub has really gone downhill,and strangely I see its up for sale yet again.

We are often in Helford and visit here occasionally, always hoping for a better experience, because the view from this pub, whether approached by water or land, is always sensational. Unfortunately, the itinerant staff distain the customers unless personally known to them, the allocation of tables is inscrutable and the food anyway is often poor, prepared out the back by a couple of ‘boys’, as the front of house staff call them. None of this deters large middle class families from taking over the bar areas and allowing their small children to race about and scream their heads off. I see the business is up for sale again.

Called in here every time we do an Helford Estuary walk. Always great at lunchtimes but can be a long wait in the evenings.

Called in for lunch when exploring the Helford River, lovely pub right on the river very tranquil setting almost magic. Food very good also.

During a week holidaying in Helford we came here 3 times for dinner and once for lunch. Friendly and welcoming staff who were very helpful and accommodating. Stunning views across the river. Delicious food with a menu that changes daily depending upon the catch.

After walking for 3 hours in the rain I was worried about my soggy appearance. The staff could not have been more welcoming. Or patient as I dried my dog off before paying. Fabulous snug bar area and restaurant with lovely views. All dog friendly. Had fish goujon sandwich. Just lovely! Great bar. Lovely friendly atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

Reading the last reviews you’d think we’d been to a different place! We’re a family of 5, and we ate here twice in the last week and loved it. Highlights were the fish curry, risotto and local fish and chips - don’t miss the lemon posset for dessert all washed down with a pint or so of Tribute!

3 x fish and chips - small fish, bullet peas (cheap), frozen Frites, over priced for what you get.

Lucky enough to stay in a cottage 20 steps from this pub and was not disappointed. Had three meals here all very good, highly recommend the fish curry or fish and chips.

The contrast between the Helford and the West coast of the Lizard could not be more pronounced. Daphne Du Maurier still lives. Dreamy estuary, spectacular views and food just so Cornish its Magical.

Unfortunately we were just to late in the season to try the legendary pizzas from the Shipwrights! We hadn't been here for a long time and were impressed with the redesigned indoor eating areas . Good hearty food, slightly slow service.

We were staying in Helford village so we went to the Shipwrights twice during our holiday. Both times we were greeted by lovely friendly staff, drinks order taken and shown to our table overlooking the river. The food didn't take long to arrive and was delicious on both evenings. The only issue was the usual "is everything OK" visit to the table while we were eating and trying to reply with a mouthful of excellent food is not easy! Also, one of my personal pet hates is being called "guys". Please don't. It's an Americanism and I most certainly am not a guy! Having said that, if we are ever fortunate enough to be in Helford again we would most certainly return.

Dropped into the Shipwrights Arms the other day at lunchtime and waited 45 minutes for an expensive and mediocre crab sandwich. Still, I suppose with a view to die for, no competition in the vicinity and no shortage of punters coming through the door they don't have to try too hard. Won't bother going back there. Very disappointing.

Without a doubt, The Shipwright's Arms, with its gorgeous thatched roof, is in a superb location - we started and ended our walk along Frenchman's Creek in the pub. Sitting on the veranda, there is a lovely view of the river. We ate sandwiches: the crabmeat was good, but the tomato bruschetta average. The choice of beers was limited.

Group of us went for a meal, some of our group were known in the pub and we spoke with a lot of people . The menu is quite sophisticated and you can certainly get some good food here. The scallops were good but the hake was fantastic. Hassleback potatoes and chorizzo make for something special.

a beautiful location on the Helford estury. We stopped for a drink while out for a walk and had a beer outside on a lovely day. We did not eat there but the menu looked fairly basic.

Brilliant location and good pub by style menu, huge whole melted Camembert to start could easily be shared and then lovely sea bass on green risotto....very fresh,hot n tasty. Lovely pub, deserves to do well

A delicious fish curry with mango chutney and poppadum served in this friendly charming pub with great views of the river

Just felt the need to pop on here to say how good the pizza is at Shipwrights!! Soooo good. The pub has a lovely relaxed outside area overlooking the river. We ordered a half pepperoni / half Hawaiian pizza and some chips. Just enough for a lunch. Honestly though we both agreed that it was one of the best pizzas we’d had in ages!! So definitely try that if the pizza oven outside is open.

Followed the circular walk to Frenchman's Creek and then lunched here. Lovely setting, good food and a great place to replenish after a beautiful walk. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

We moored at a visitor buoy on the Helford River and rowed ashore to an honesty-box pontoon for a short walk to this traditional thatched pub with tables on several levels down to the water’s edge.

Firstly we visited for lunch, I've been coming here for over 40 years and now with my own family. My young children and my dog we welcomed on each occasion.

Lovely local pub with good selection of ales and a really good menu including superb pizza. Good indoor seating but fabulous outdoor tables looking into the creek. Very family & dog friendly!

We enjoyed lunch here August Bank Holiday in this lovely pub. With fantastic views over the Helford Estuary we enjoyed a delicious sandwich with generous helpings and cheesy chips. A great selection of drinks as well. It was superb and well worth a visit.

The Shipwrights is in a stunning location, but our experience was completely let down by the integrity of the food versus the price. In a group of 3 adults, 1 child (& 1 baby) we ordered 3 crab sandwiches and 1 children’s pasta. The crab sandwiches comprised thick “doorstop” bread with a thin layer of crab which was almost undetectable. I love a rustic style sandwich, but the filling needs to be chunky to suit the bread. In the case of the crab sandwich, the bread is just far too thick. Great to see a children’s menu offered, and pesto & pea pasta was welcomed by the 4yo.

We sat on the quay with a great view of the Helford. The food was exceptional and much better than we had been told. My wife thinks these are the best pizzas outside Mori Turi and Calcaccio in Capetown , thin crust and with great local produce and certainly the best in the UK. The fish and chips were also exceptional. This is a great spot and certainly worth a visit.

Chanced upon this pub whilst on holiday.... Stopped for pizza and a drink for lunch - the scenery was stunning from a Riverside table and the pizzas were fabulous....

We holiday in the area every year, when we come off the beach we always head to the shipwrights, just a fantastic place to relax with a pint of porthleven and a gin. The food is also excellent and the staff are great

Yet another Cornish pub/restaurant which should be scoring 5 stars with ease, the setting / location are second to none but you need to have this backed up with great service & real quality offerings. I have reviewed the Shipwrights before & is always on my to visit list when I stay at St Anthony in the Helford. We came on a Saturday evening to celebrate my sons 18th Birthday so quite a special occasion along with close friends so I had pre-booked a table a couple of weeks in advance as I was fully aware of how busy it can get. After being shown to a great table in one of their vestibules we sat & waited & waited a little longer in fact after 40 minutes I dispatched my son to the bar to ask if we had to order at the bar for food ?, after being told 'no' someone would be with us shortly not a great start but no great issue as we were all having a good laugh & conversations around the table.