The Blue Peter Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Came back post Covid 5 years later: 5 hour drive & still love it. Polperro is so special and this pub is part of the reason. Had a lovely dinner on Sat night - best bouillabaisse I’ve ever had! Came back on Sunday for a music afternoon which as ever was fantastic! Drive to Polperro it’s in Cornwall near England!

Sitting in this small ancient pub next to the harbour in polperro A good example of a typical pub homely cheerful in a great location

Absolutely wonderful hosts, nothing was too much trouble

Great fun atmosphere with occasional really good live entertainment.

Lovely little pub! Great atmosphere, drinks and food. Visited on a Sunday and had a small beef roast dinner - very reasonably priced at £12 and good selection of vegetables. Staff and locals nice and friendly.

Friendly helpful staff. Accomodating. Food good, slightly limited choice. Can get very busy.

Well, if you visit Polperro, you might have to eat something. We had fish and chips and fried calamari. Nothing special, also nothing really wrong. But we had better food for the same prices. The food looked half-heartedly prepared and the taste was average. The place is nice, however, and having a pint in the sun looking at the harbour that's also something. My reply to the puzzled owner: I added a picture because Google nudged me to do so. Did not know that this then looks like a new review.

Wonderful pub, amazing food and service. Had the fish and chips, which was perfect. Dogs welcome and made a real fuss off.

Absolute gem of a pub. Really friendly welcome, amazing food and drink and very chilled atmosphere. Worth a trip to Polperro for the Blue Peter alone!

Este pub es encantador, la bienvenida es increíble y la cerveza encantadora. Creo que el chef estaba teniendo un día libre ya que la sopa no era buena y los anillos de calamar estaban anémicos. Hermoso lugar para el almuerzo, patatas fritas y ensalada eran geniales.

Bustling pub with a cheerful atmosphere right next to the harbour wall, beach and steps to the cliff path. Good food, including some vegetarian and vegan options, a selection of wines and beers. Dog-friendly.

Fuimos por dos noches seguidas. Excelente comida y Emily hizo un esfuerzo adicional para asegurarse de que George tenía sus filetes de pescado reservados para la segunda noche. El Linguine Cangrejo es increíble. No aceptan reservas, pero a pesar de eso todo el mundo parece sentarse muy rápido.

Maravillosas vistas y servicio al cliente y comida fantásticos. El pescado y las patatas fritas son sin duda muy recomendable. Ambiente agradable

Lovely pub, reasonably priced and decent quality food. Service is fantastic and everyone was very hospitable. Easy recommendation for anyone in the area.

Had a friendly welcome and a good meal. The fish and chips were delicious and really good quality fish. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the food.

Had a friendly welcome and a good meal. The fish and chips were delicious and really good quality fish. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the food.

Had gammon, egg and chips which was excellent and wife had lamb kofta which she also thought was fantastic. Had been recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Staff were lovely and friendly. We got there at 12.30 on a Thursday in middle of October and it was already quite busy. Doesn't take bookings so worth getting there early and is not very big. Is dog friendly.

5/5 doesn’t doesn’t do the Blue Peter justice. Such an amazing pub, amazing staff, and amazing GF food. By a country mile the best pub in Polperro ❤️

Excellent food. Dog friendly. Customer service brilliant. Will definitely be go back.

Great food great atmosphere, would recommend and return, dog friendly.

Had dinner at the Blue Peter Inn a couple of times whilst staying in Polperro. Good beers, nice house wine. Good portion sizes. Excellent Bouillabaise and crab Linguini. Good friendly pub.

Wandered in at 12, fancied sitting at a table that was seemingly being used to write up the day’s specials board, but with no one in attendance we had to sit elsewhere. Wife ordered a couple of drinks, and we waited…..and waited….and waited. I was eventually led to ask what the hold up was…informed by my wife the barman was more interested in nattering to other people rather than focussing on his role behind the bar….back to the specials board….a member of staff had now appeared and was still taking time to write it up….surely you complete this rather simple task BEFORE you open your doors? But no…..the staff member had still not finished with it, or the still-empty table upon which it rested, by the time we made to leave half an hour later. But the really funny thing? We heard who we assumed was the manager say to the staff member as we left, words to the effect of “……about time….not good for business is it?” as the board was finally placed in its rightful position….well over half an hour after the pub opened. We live in West Cornwall, but this is taking ‘dreckly’ too far…..especially when you’re not busy🤔🙄🙄

Great place to go for a drink and food. Situated almost on the harbour wall. It is quite small, which does add to the atmosphere. There is seating upstairs for meals etc, but the stairs are narrow and steep so might not suit people who might struggle with that.

Used to be one of my favourite places to drink and eat in, but wife unable to go there now as can't Access the pub due to have mobility problems, such a shame you haven't get some way for disability people to enter IE a lift or something else I managed to sneak in for one and yes gutted we can't use it more often, atmosphere great staff really friendly. Gutted

Fantastic gluten free experience. Menu clearly labelled, staff friendly with understanding my options. Fish and chips were gf (even a gf frier) and top notch. But the thing that made this truly special for me was a gluten free real ale on cask!! Extremely rare to find let alone experience people on the bar who can point you to it without having to look it up. Thank you so much.

Great pub, great service and fantastic food - had jackfruit curry and fish'n chips.

Overall a great place to eat. We come every time we visit Cornwall, mostly for nostalgia. Good range of beers and ales, and a great house wine ( sangiovese). We had crab linguine and the fish platter. Both were of a good standard for the price. Nice people and great location. Crab linguine was a little "wet" for my wife but I liked it ( mopped up the broth). The seafood platter could have been seasoned a little more but was pleasant. Scallops the highlight. Overall a really pleasant visit.

Good seafood platter and Linguine. Friendly staff .

Absolutely lovely, homely, friendly and lovely food. We will be back!

Great olde inn, super atmosphere and location.

Great pub. Terrific food and atmosphere

Vibrant, quirky pub with welcoming, jolly staff. Perched up above the harbour, it's always busy. Great food without feeling like a restaurant. Probably my favourite Polperro pub.

Lovely pub, friendly staff. Had hot cocoa whilst sheltering from the rain. 🥰

The Tribute here was delicious. Sweet golden nector. The best of my time in Cornwall. Good food too! Would go again just for another pint and to hit my head on the beams.

We were thoroughly surprised with the entire experience. The place was packed, yet we were able to get onto a waiting list within minutes and were told it could take up to 30 minutes, but less than 10 minutes later, we were already seated, with drinks at a cosy little table. Despite the bar being very busy, we were quickly served. The food was generous, not too expensive, perfectly cooked and delicious. The whole experience was outstanding! Fantastic ambience, definitely one of the best pub dinners we've ever had!

Visited for nostalgic reasons as was here years ago. Busy and popular little pub on the harbour quayside. Has outdoor seating and additional seating upstairs. Dog friendly. Does food but I was only here for a spot of liquid refreshment. Handpulled cask beers were Firebrand Brewing Co's Patchwork Rocket Pale Ale, Hanlons Yakima Big Chief Super Session Amber, St Austell Brewery's Tribute Pale Ale, Flattler Cornish Cloudy Cyder and Otter Brewery's Otter Ale. I had the latter.

Gorgeous pub with amazing food, beyond friendly & accommodating staff, and a lovely warm, welcoming atmosphere. We already cannot wait to come back!

Typical coastal pub, quirky and very busy around lunch time. Didn't eat ourselves but food looked OK. Beer was kept well and chilled.

If you want to walk into another time, into a world where you can sit and relax in an 'olde world' atmosphere...Well this is the place. I don't even drink alcohol but I would go back there in a heartbeat 💓.

Had a very large fish and chips great value while sat in sun, the place is dog friendly big bonus for us.

Lovely atmosphere, local bands on, food was great.

Really friendly, warm welcome. Great service, definitely worth a visit

Cosy pub great staff good beers. Step ba k in time to a better place

Lovely meal in an historic pub on Polperro quayside. It was really busy but we and our little dog were soon seated. We were told it was a 45min wait for food which we didn't mind at all, would rather be told then make the choice to stay or not. Glad we did as the food was very good, piping hot and generous portions. Service was very good too. My seafood platter was divine. My only criticism would be the heat in there was a little stifling but I guess being upstairs made this worse. We will most definitely be back and would recommend it to others.

The Blue Peter Inn in Polperro is an absolute must-visit for anyone in the area. Perched near the harbour, the entrance is up a steep set of steps that lead you into a true gem of a pub. For those who enjoy soaking up the sun with a pint in hand, the benches outside offer a perfect spot. For the more adventurous, there's a small beer garden at the very top of the pub, accessible via a bit of a climb as it joins a cliff walk footpath—definitely worth the effort for the view! Stepping inside, you’re greeted by a cozy interior with low ceilings, exactly how you’d imagine an 18th-century pub. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting, with the place buzzing with conversation and laughter. The walls are adorned with fascinating artifacts, and you could easily spend hours exploring the history and stories they tell—all while enjoying a pint or two. The staff at the Blue Peter Inn are outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and they know exactly how to run a proper pub. The menu is excellent, offering all the classic pub favorites along with some fantastic vegan options. The Tofish and Chips, Tofu Burger, and Jackfruit Caribbean Curry are all delicious and worth trying. One thing to note is that they don’t take bookings, so it’s a good idea to arrive early to get your name on the list. The pub gets very busy, and tables fill up quickly. In summary, the Blue Peter Inn is everything you could want in a traditional pub—charming, historical, and full of character. It’s a place you’ll want to return to again and again.

My wife and I live locally and we love Polperro and the Blue Peter is our favourite pub although we haven't been in them all yet. This pub is superbly located overlooking Polperro's tidal harbour with some outside seating alongside the harbour. The inside oozes with atmosphere with inviting, friendly, traditional décor. We have only eaten once out of our four or five visits, missing out on the last visit due to their 3pm cutoff for lunchtime meals. When we did eat there my wife had the Greek lamb dish which she said was excellent and I had the seafood platter which was also superb. It was so good that we brought our holiday guests here but we were unfortunately after 3pm. The service is excellent too and so this is our go to pub whenever we visit Polperro.

Great location by the harbour. Good food and service.

Very lovely staff, great food and great views! There was a long wait time but the owner was very transparent with us and kept us up to date. The food was great, the fish was fresh and the portions were great value for money. A great time was had!

Lovely food, good value, friendly staff.

Came to the Blue Peter Inn whilst on a stroll around Polperro for a drink 4 adults and 4 kids. We then decided to come back for dinner later on as the food looked delicious. It definitely did not disappoint. The fish and chips were the best I’ve ever tasted (I don’t normally like fish at all) and the kids chocolate fudge cake would put Bruce bogtrotters to shame! The pub has the charm of an old pub and an amazing atmosphere. This is topped off by the lovely staff members who are so accommodating and friendly. During a busy night they did all they could to squeeze us in before they closed the kitchen and even though they were run off their feet you felt like you’re the only customers in there! When next in this area we will be returning. Thank you to Bungie and all the other wonderful staff!

Typical English pub in Cornwall near the port.. Good food.. Fish and chips

Four adults and our three young children called in for lunch on a glorious mid week day and could not have been more impressed! The kids were served their meals speedily which kept them occupied and we had excellent food including crab linguine, seafood platter and sea bass. All were first rate. We were able to grab a table outside which was a great way to enjoy the fantastic views of the harbour. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable visit and it is a credit to the team who looked after us, so special thanks go to; Raine, Abby, Emily, Francesca, MJ, and Kaiha.

Great little bar , superb drink selection, staff are very friendly and the food is excellent, 'Last pub before france' you'd never get to France if you stop for a drink in polperro 😁

Very friendly pub, great real ale

Another fabulous meal at the Blue Peter. Delicious food made with imagination. A menu not full of the usual burgers and pub grub of other pubs

Wow what can I say what a lovely gem of a pub staff so friendly fantastic food and a real good choice of beers if in Polperro definitely call in there fish and chips are amazing

Food was exceptional, and I can recommend the crab linguine and Caribbean curry. Also the children's fish and chips went down really well, definitely not fish fingers.

We had a lovely dinner at the Blue Peter Inn! Super cosy and warm atmosphere, and the staff were so nice! The food was very good, we had the regular and the vegan fish & chips which were both very good! We did the small size, which was plenty for us! I do some scrapbooking so the bartender kindly gave me a little memorabilia with the pub logo on it! They are dog friendly as well, which is very nice!

My wife and I were celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary and this place was recommended to us by a friend who had passed through the village on her trek of the costal path. Amazing , very reasonable prices and a very warm a friendly welcome from all the staff. We stoped in at 11.30 to see what time food was being served and were told the kitchen opens at 12.00. The land lady was more than happy to accommodate us for a drink even before they were officially open. We both went for the burger with blue cheese and gherkins , served with chips and salad . Wow- it was possibly the best burger I’ve ever had , but certainly the best pub chips I’ve tasted. Service was quick for us as we were first in the door , but the place soon filled out and it appeared other punters food was arriving promptly. Plenty to choose from for the sea food lovers , and enough in between to keep everyone else happy . A very enjoyable place with lots of quirky decor , art and life long sayings . Would definitely come back and was happy to tip such a lovely bunch of people .

Had a really nice meal here today … couldn’t fault the service or the food 😊

Really lovely place, staff were excellent and great selection of beers & spirits to choose from. They have a roof terace ( beware of the seaguls), as well as seats outside the pub.

Great food, friendly staff and lovely view!

Cracking food and really friendly service.

We recommend this place 👌 it's fish and chips are the best I've ever seen and eaten and the atmosphere is incredible staff is very kind and understandable.

It's a very busy pub that seems to be full of everyone from Polperro. Service was eclectic last time I visited and space was at a premium but far better to endure this than to be sitting in an empty pub...

One of my favourite pubs. Great location in a lovely harbour village. Visited twice and on second visit was charged for 2 large portions rather than small but mistakes happen. Twenty years ago a friend of mine said it was the best pub in the world. Still hard to disagree.

Had a meal tonight, everything was grand apart from a badly cooked burger. They offered to give us the full cost back which I refused as not necessary. Everything else was nice. Only really annoying point was lack of baby changing facilities, a mat on the floor which is unsanitary and not always appropriate for all customers.

We found a lady that had fallen and felt faint on the south coastal path about .5 of mile from the pub. My wife went down to fetch help and Fran from the pub came up with sugary drinks and water to help. She was amazing, a credit to New Zealand!! Helpful and dropped everything to help, the only world appropriate is legend!!! Although this lady is from the southern hemisphere she is the heart of Polperro.

Lovely atmosphere and 2 lovely barmaids

Always busy,staff fantastic always trying to accommodate people.Blue Peter Inn is a small restaurant and pub with a cosy feel to it . The food was very good.

A very old pub I almost was expecting pirates to walk in. Enjoyed my Crab meal.

For lunch we ordered the crab linguine and fried halloumi with salad. The linguine was exceptional with really fresh crab meat. Staff was really friendly.

Gorgeous little pub lovely food great staff who were really helpful and a generally good vibe!

We visit every year and its our favourite place, can highly recommend the Seafood Platter, it's fantastic! Shout out to Oscar who really looked after us, despite it being mega busy :)

Best pub in Polperro hands down, no need for maitre'de here good old fashioned pub with great beer and amazing food, will return

Gorgeous old pub. Very friendly staff. Amazing local cider. Will definitely be back!

Lovely spot to eat, we sat right in the harbour. Lovely food!

Cosy but very friendly. The landlord and landlady were superb made is feel like we were visiting our mates. The food was amazing and it was Great value for money. If you're ever in Polpero don't leave without having a drink and something to eat from this fantastic pub.

Spending special time with my grandson at a difficult time

Always a good meal and friendly service both at the bar and by thd servers

Visit this week for lunch. Service was excellent food arrived quickly and was well presented. Can recommend the Halloumi and pizza.

Real great place. Food was tasty. The chap behind the bar was very pleasant. Would defo visit here again

A proper pub in the Heart of Polperro, dog friendly and why not indeed follow them on Facebook to see Dog on Wednesday. The menu is generous and proper homemade chips. The staff are super friendly.

Locally sourced seafood at its best. There are a few options for those who don't like fish or shellfish, but Polperro is a fishing village after all, and believe me, the seafood dishes are really yummy. The pub has this authentic fishermen/smugglers vibe, and you can even grab a pint to take with you down to the beach.

Great character, friendly staff and good home cooked food.

Awful chips soggy and burnt - don’t order the tofish its a disgusting lump of tofu in batter which unsurprisingly tastes of nothing

Our favourite pub, good food and music, and they love dogs 🐕 ❤️

Beautiful pub, oodles of character and food was amazing. Highly recommend visiting

We live in looe so are very local and I can safely say that the blue Peter is one of our favourite places to go. Whenever we go to Polperro we always say we should try somewhere else for food but always seem to make a b line to the bluepeter and end up stuck there!!

An old pub on Polperro's harbour, full of character. Very friendly and dogs welcome. Good food.

Great pub, incredibly friendly staff and amazing location

Great quirky pub with amazing staff and food. Had a seafood platter which was marvellous.

Unique friendly pub/restaurant. Great staff fabulous food and drink. Quite small inside space but definitely worth a visit when in Polperro.

After a stunning walk in the sun we had an excellent seafood platter. Francesca, the New Zealand bar lady was so welcoming with everyone, taking pictures of the dogs for FB. It was delightful!

Great pub super friendly barmaids and great atmosphere !

Visited for drinks then food the next evening staff were lovely and welcoming especially to our little dog too. Food was lovely and presentation was good. Small dining area upstairs but felt nice and cosy although was busy too. We would definitely recommend

Delicious fish and chips! Scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned and love the atmosphere. We weren't informed that we were supposed to order the food at the bar so ended up waiting half an hour only to find out by asking ourselves. Service could be better.

Everything a coastal pub should be. Very warm welcome, prompt service and the food was excellent. If I'm in the area again, I will be returning for sure.

Great pub very old just had a drink the food looked really good wish I'd had some

Loved this pub. Accessed by steep side steps, so quietly inside & out. Food was superb. We had fish goujons, home made chips ( fab), slow cooked pork, spaghetti Bol for our grandson. All delicious, super efficient, friendly staff. All in cosy warm surroundings, a bit tight on space, very close tables as pub is very old & small. But it added to a great atmosphere.