The Coachman's Bar in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The Coachman’s bar is situated within the Falcon hotel overlooking the canal side. With plenty of free and paid for parking nearby. The staff were very welcoming, especially Alan who we were pleased to see had added another year to his tenure. The atmosphere was relaxed and service fast & efficient. We didn’t eat on this visit, but the food served to other customers looked yummy. Dog friendly too. Well worth a visit.

Visiting family on holiday. Came here for Sunday lunch and even our dog was made welcome. Best Sunday lunch I’ve had for a long time. Highly recommend.

Unplanned visit on our first day in Bude. Greeted and made to feel very welcome on arrival, showed to a lovely table with view of water. Dog also made to feel welcome and we were asked if he could have a treat (4 biscuits) which made one happy dog. Attentive but not over the top. I hade the dirty fries which were delicious and my husband had the Buddha bowl which was also good and filling. Service was quick but it was fairly quiet. Good food offers on during the daytimes in the week so pop in and have a look. You won’t be disappointed.

With other local establishments being fully booked we were delighted to be told “have a drink at the bar and we’ll find you a table in a few minutes “. Service was excellent throughout the evening and both food and drink very good. Would recommend.

You know something is wrong when you struggle to find an appealing dish on the menu. This place used to be excellent but I'm afraid it's gone downhill. They used to do a fabulous prawn cocktail but it has gone. The starters now are mainly vegetables. There are several fish dishes but hardly anything else. A rump steak, the least desirable of all steaks, priced at £28 is a joke. Most of the lovely dishes they once did are no longer there. Overall it was very disappointing and I would struggle to find a reason to return.

Best Sunday Roast I've had, food cooked to perfection,Beef & Lamb succulent & tender a credit to the chef , ample portions of piping hot vegetables will certainly be returning

Great local place to have lunch . Welcoming staff always happy to help . Nicely decorated to suit the building. Just need the sun to come out .

Thanks to all staff for great food and excellent service on Sunday 28th Jan 2024. Superb value all round and highly recommended.

We have been going to to the 'Falcon' now for a number of years for a meal out, but we were not very happy here with our last visit. My wife made a booking by phone for a meal with a friend, but this time instead of just asking for a phone number as confirmation, she was asked to leave her email address and card number. My wife said that she was not comfortable in leaving our card details, but she was told that some people had made block bookings and not turned up, which I can understand would cause problems, but we pointed out that this was just a simple booking for a table for two, which we had made on several other occasions in the past without problems. This produced the reply 'Well I suppose it will be OK' then! When it came to the day of the booking, it so happened that I had booked a table for two with a friend at the 'Brendon' next door, where we found the place to be humming with activity, and Christmas cheer! All the tables were taken! When I came to pick up my wife afterwards in the 'Falcon' I was surprised to find there was a mere handful of people there. The place was uninviting, cold and devoid of any Christmas atmosphere. I asked one of the staff whether there was any heating on, to which he replied, 'I can turn the fire on if you want' I resisted the temptation to say, perhaps you should have done that when you opened up! The only thing worth praising was the quality of the food, which my wife praised (hence my giving this review 3 stars). The bad news is that prices were far more expensive than on previous visits. My understanding was that both the 'Brendon' and the 'Falcon' were under the same ownership, so my making comparisons between the two places would not be inappropriate, for surely if the situation I have described here is typical, it should be of some concern to the owners! I would also mention as an aside, that one of the Christmas attractions in past years has been the Christmas Carols. This has always taken place in the Coachman's Bar on Christmas Eve. Not this year though, it was changed to an outdoor event prior to Christmas Eve, in the so called 'Secret Garden' which of course is a stupid name, because it is no secret to anybody! Anyway, even more stupid, was the idea to hold it outdoors when the weather is either cold or wet or even both, rather than in the warmth of the Bar, with full blown audience participation. When I queried why things had been altered, I was told that because Christmas Eve fell on Sunday, there were Sunday Lunches to be served. I would have thought though, there would have been adequate time after lunch to straighten up the Bar for another event that evening! Ah well! I don't know whether any changes in the management have taken place at the 'Falcon' but suffice to say, my wife and I are going to think long and hard before we ever consider going here again!

Come with my wife and her parents and we wanted to have a Sunday roast so looked around the places and put in a reservation here, The service was very quick and the staff friendly and attentive, the Sunday roast was absolutely fantastic, the portions well worth the money and Yorkshire puddings that are huge, I highly recommend getting the beef, it was thick and delicious and so lean. Excellent value for the quality and size of meal with a lovely selection of vegetables on the side. We will definitely be coming back soon.

We had a couple of fun relaxing evening meals at the Falcon. The staff were welcoming and friendly and attentive throughout our visits. It was great to see Alan again, a long term friend and asset to the business. The food quality was high, portion sizes generous and prices more than reasonable. Visiting musicians added a nice touch to the evening. Dog friendly too in part. Well worth a visit.

Weekend away in Bude, thought we would give this place a try. Although we pre-booked and pre-ordered meals, we had to wait an hour before the food came. Out of the 3 steak meals, two were unacceptable. One steak was so chewy it was inedible and the other was two very small pieces, obviously cut from the end of another steak. Peas not cooked either. Sat for half an hour after the meal, table still hadn't been cleared and waitress didn't bother to ask whether we wanted further drinks. Told the young waitress we weren't happy and she advised the restaurant had recently changed their supplier. So disappointing. Won't be back.

We went on Monday 10th for an early evening meal (6.30) obvs menu changed but were both disappointed the gammon was no longer on the menu- we ordered Fish n chips- batter was very greasy, but fish was fresh, I ordered the special, skate wing, nice meal although not a decent size portion, once bones were removed not a great amount of fish. My reason for the 2 score quite simply ‘barking dogs’ even heard the waiter say were full of them tonight. 6 dogs from small to large. Had the Hotel receptionist mentioned they were overly dog friendly we would not have booked earlier in the day. I quite frankly do not want to eat near barking wet smelly dogs!

Avoid if you want nice food. We went here after recommendation from a local. Upon trying to order food to sit outside. We had to ask for permission from the hostess at the podium. Bar staff wouldn’t take the order. Despite having already been given the menus from the hostess. The whole system seemed backwards and weird. I can only imagine she was gauging how busy it was before allowing people to sit outside to eat. When we eventually ordered. The ribs came out stone cold. Had to send them back. The chips were tasteless. When the new ribs came out. They were also tasteless and fatty. I had the fish curry which was ok. Nothing to shout about. We definitely won’t be returning. Several others sent food back whilst we were there. Sorry to moan.

Came for Sunday lunch with the family. A revisit as we enjoyed a meal the week prior. Sunday lunch was lovely but unfortunately I was served alcohol when ordering the aperol 0%. This is unacceptable especially as it’s a medical reason why I can not consume alcohol.The waiter who took the order was very apologetic but I don’t think he was to blame as he read our order back to us prior. The lady who delivered the drinks however was frosty when I asked after taking a sip, if it was the alcoholic version. Her reply was that it was that aperol is an alcoholic drink…which I know that’s why we ordered the virgin drink. I think there is a miscommunication between bar staff and a lack of knowledge of what is sold. Will not be returning or recommending which is a shame.

Pre booked for dinner on Sunday night and were sat in the Brasserie next door. Never have I had such a disappointing meal. After eating fresh, locally sourced fish and meat for the last 2 days, this was just horrible. My partner had fish and chips, which was the kind of quality you would find in any low-rate pub. Fish tasted like it had been brought in frozen. the batter was thick and smooth rather than light and fluffy. He ate his because he was hungry. I ordered ribs- bug mistake. Firstly, they came out and it was clear they hadn't been cooked in the marinade, as the end ribs on both sides were bare, the underside was bare and the sauce barely covered the meat. The meat was grey and broiled to death to get the "fall off the bone" consistency. There was a weird thick spice rub that had been smeared on top but not cooked out, so all I got was oily powdery cumin in my mouth. The bbq marinade was weak and also not cooked out, so sat on top of the meat with no char or caremalisation. The waitress was kind enough to be embarrassed, suggested they weren't normally like that (doubtful) and offered something else, however the menu is so pub basic, I didn't actually want anything else. Given this place is in the middle of some beautiful farms and local fishing villages, I don't understand why there isn't more seafood or fish on the menu. We didn't come all the way to Cornwall to eat what was essentially pub-chain quality grub. Also, 2 waitresses and a chef came out to "present" our dinner when the plates came out? That was weirdly formal, uncomfortable and reminded me of an old 70's cheesy restaurant. Yes we had the ribs taken off the bill, yes the waitress apologised. Doesn't make up for the terribly disappointing meal

Used to come here for lunch in Bude quite often. Not been for a while but something has changed. Staff pleasant and courteous, quite a few new and learning the ropes. The food however was not good. Will give it a miss for a while and hopefully it will get back to how it was before.

We booked a table in here for a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. We chose to sit in the bar rather than the restaurant as it looked a little more relaxed but the menu is the same in both areas. This area is also dog friendly if you need it. We ordered drinks at the bar rather than the table but this was our choice as the staff are happy to get your drinks for you. There is a small corner with a couple of sofas if you just want a drink but this is more of a waiting area for your table as the place its more foodie than just drinks. Although a little early were were shown to our table and after a few minutes the waitress came and took our orders. We didn't wait too long before our food came. We all chose different things, caesar salad with chicken, fish pie, beef and mushroom pie (on the specials menu) and a pizza. All were absolutely lovely and all our plates were cleared. Once we finished our meal we asked for the bil, and paid at the bar. The staff gere are very friendly and helpful and with a nice relaxed atmosphere its a great place for a meal.

We came here after we were recommended by the Brendon Arms as they were completely full. It does clearly say non-residence welcome as this restaurant is part of the Falcon Hotel. We’re very glad we came here to eat, the staff were friendly, the hotel was lovely, very chic. The menu was decent and caters for most people’s tastes. It’s also very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend coming here. It also has free parking for patrons opposite, which means you can avoid paying for your parking ticket at the local car park.

Great views Great service Great food Great value 👏 👌 couldn't fault anything impressed beyond all expectations the waiting staff were very helpful will recommend to anyone visiting Bude

Booked a table for Friday evening 24th of February. The Hotel looks great and has been turned into a lovely premises,but that is where it ends. Firstly the staff were very good and hard working. Our one main coarse of Lamb shank was so dry that you needed a pneumatic drill to eat it and was tasteless. My Pork ribs were so bland and barely warm. The chef needs to go back to school and learn how to cook and the management need to maybe try a blind dining experience to see how awful it is. We live locally but will never set foot in here again. To the Owners this is truly only 1 Star

Highly recommend, I would like to thank the kitchen for the fantastic food, also Thank you to Allan for being so welcoming and for giving us a good service he couldn’t do enough for us. Me and my partner will 100% be returning.

We had an OK Sunday lunch, but when the desserts came it all went wrong.The first time they arrived - stone cold.Sent back.The second time they arrived - STILL stone cold.Sent back again. You'd think at this point management would come over and apologise and tell us they would be complimentary.... But they didn't. I had to tell them I would not be paying for it. Third time lucky..... NOPE. One was still stone cold and the other barely warm.Seriously, how difficult is it?!Don't blame this on Covid19, it's purely dreadful customer service and lack of attention by the kitchen staff. It's a shame. We have been going to The Falcon for over 10 years, but this year its really gone downhill. We shan't be going again.

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch last week . The food was superb absolutely wonderful . Fabulous vegetarian Stilton and mushroom with 7 vegetables and not a frozen veg in site . Mothers roast was perfection local topside Roast beef . Everything was perfect . This is a restaurant that is totally respectful to Covid restrictions . I wouldn’t hesitate to eat here plenty of space between tables , cutlery brought separately and even the salt and pepper is individual . Well done 3 very happy diners . Lovely genuine staff

Great place to eat, it was just a stroll down the road and was nice inside. It was a friendly welcome and a quick service. I had the liver and bacon and it was very good, everyone enjoyed the main meal. The spotted dick was a little dry and should have been a sponge pudding, but apart that it was great. Nice beer as well a return visit is on the cards.

Really can't fault this place. Really nice dog friendly area where you can sit by the window and it doesnt feel like your squashed out the way (like other places do if you have a dog) and the staff were brill, we only popped in here for a drink because the rain was so bad but we got such a good feeling for it we booked to come back the following day for sunday lunch! and we were all so glad we did. Lots of food, really tasty beef and really good value for money! They also do brooklyn lager on tap which i was happy about :) Thank you for a lovely family sunday lunch, if in bude again we will come back :)

The menu at first glance looks a bit uninspired pub grub ,ie specials were sausage with curry sauce or curry of the day .I had sea bream which was better than expected and well presented ,Steaks looked ok Portion size good Varied wine list although Malbec at£9 odd for a large glass a bit steep .Sweets standard selection .

Well what can I say the meal we had was superb. I had a light bite meal and it was more than enough . Great value for money The staff we friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend

Friendly staff. Really nice food here. Managed to get a table during covid times at relatively short notice. Would definitely recommend.

If you are coloured and not white I recommend you don't go here, I have never felt so uncomfortable for me and my wife ever, this place takes the biscuit, asked about the wine as my wife is allergic to apples was given a bottle and told to read it ourselves, from waiting up to 30 mins to order your drinks to your food being thrown at you, if your white no problem at all as you are served constantly if you are black/Brown you are ignored, paid our bill and then another waitress came over and said 'oh, you've paid then' did they think we were going to do a runner without paying, we have never been insulted so much in our lives you have ruined my 20th anniversary

Arrived on a Friday at 12.30pm without prebooking and had a very nice lunch on the front patio overlooking the canal. Wasn't a big fan of subs over sandwiches but the jacket potato was very nice with good sized portion of prawns served in a separate dish. Nice selection of soft and alcoholic drinks. The in and out safety system is very good and was made to feel welcome by all the staff.

Went for lunch, one of the group asked for a salmon salad, we paid £8.95 for a bowl of salad leaf, couple of pieces of cucumber, strips of peppers and surrounded by bread croutons, you then pay another £2.50 for two small rolled up slivers of salmon. We spoke to members of staff who said they would speak to the chef, they did apologise. Would not recommend this place to anybody, unless you like being ripped off.

Lunch on a rainy day! We didn’t book as walked past and thought it looked nice, the staff were so accommodating and friendly, especially Alan! My mum and I enjoyed two sandwiches, prawn Marie rose and smoked salmon and cream cheese. Then finished off with possibly the best banoffee pie I’ve tasted and the lemon meringue. Would recommend, very good service and a good choice on the menu.

We did receive a warm welcome and enjoyed a nice seat outside looking over the canal as we didn’t want to sit indoors. Initially the service was good but once food had been served we were ignored and despite trying to catch staff on the way past to order more drinks and then deserts we gave up in the end and when we finally managed to catch someone we just asked for our bill which took some time to arrive. We were told we could only order pizza from the menu as we were seated outside but when these came the tomato base tasted like cheap shop bought tomato purée and it ruined the favour of the pizza. We ordered a drink with our food and the Aperol spritz requested was mainly lemonade with a shot of Aperol, which came at a ridiculous cost of £7.50. It was a shame these points let the place down as generally a nice location and the staff seemed friendly.

Eat here on a regular basis. always have excellent food and very friendly staff, The coachmans bar is also excellent value for money. Usually park on the canal car park and walk over the bridge which is pleasant. Trying the main hotel restaurant on the 31st Aug, If it is as good as the Coachmans Bar should be good.

Booked a table for family of 4 Lovely location, views of the canal Service really attentive, friendly and helpful Food was delicious, steak cooked perfectly, fish fresh, pizza yummy and kids portions good size. Highly recommended if you are in the area

This was our second visit to the Coachman’s bar as we had eaten there last year on our annual trip to Bude and unfortunately it wasn’t as good as before. We’d booked our table as we know it can be busy without a pandemic and the greeting on arrival was warm and we were quickly shown to our table. Signs said we had to wear our masks when entering but it wasn’t clear if we had to wear them when moving around the restaurant and it would’ve been nice to have had this explained to us just so we knew that we were following guidelines. The menu is definitely smaller than on the previous visit which we had noticed everywhere we went which wasn’t a problem as we appreciated that all venues are having to make changes and so orders were made and we sat back with anticipation. Starters arrived quickly and were deemed to be good all round - we shared the pate and the creamy mushrooms between 3 of us which was just enough. Then we waited for the mains and kept waiting. It was just under 40 minutes before they arrived which after the speed of the starters was a slight surprise as it didn’t seem that busy in the bar. Two of the party had burgers and chips and the other had fish and chips. These were not as good as the starters as the chips were half cooked and half not and the burgers were definitely on the well done side - hubby left half of his as it was just not nice. We were only approached about the mains when we had finished and by this point it’s too late to do anything about them and it wasn’t easy to catch anyone’s eye to say something. We didn’t have pudding but just the bill which took a while to arrive and even longer to pay. We all appreciated that things are slightly harder at the moment due to the pandemic but it felt as though no one was interested in serving us and other places in Bude seem to be handling the change in circumstances better than here. It’s a shame as it was lovely on our previous visit. Definitely one to make your own mind up over as one of the other rooms where we were staying said they’d really enjoyed it so possibly just unlucky on our side.

We were a group of 4, 2 over 50 and 2 over 70 years old. The eldest gentleman in our group found his steak a bit too grisly so asked for it to be changed. Initially, the restaurant supervisor said that the chef had had a look and it was fine. Do we want it back? No! Was our reply. We asked for a new one. When this arrived we were told that if we weren’t happy with this one then the chef will come out to talk to us!!!! The elder guests felt very threatened and tbh so did I. What happened to customer service???

We had a delicious meal of well cooked steak with all the trimmings and pan fried fish followed by a tart lemon meringue and a fruity raspberry bavois. Service was prompt and friendly in the restaurant and was particularly good value as part of the eat out to help out scheme.

Very nice food. Staff very friendly and very accommodating, couldn’t do enough for us. Would definitely recommend if you are thinking about visiting!

Great local place to have an evening meal with your family/friends. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and attentive and the food was at a high standard, I had the katsu curry and it was delicious. The only downside was that we had to wait over an hour for our food.. although this is understandable due to the government scheme now in place monday-Wednesday. I would recommend the falcon but make sure you book!

Stumbled across here by accident as the pub next door had no availability and it worked out for the best! We managed to get a table outside that was under cover as it was a bit of a soggy evening. It was table service and straight forward to order and pay, good value for two beers under £10 and a nice view

Ate in restaurant as bar fully booked. Delicious roast turkey dinner, tomato and cheese soup and caesar salad. Tasty Cornish wine and good liquere coffee. Excellent staff and clean loos.

Complete waste of money !!!!!! Chicken probably cooked maybe at least the previous day. Dry and tasteless. Fish , meal completely taken over with peas. Water was lovely , nice and cold so can’t complain about that Think I’ll leave it there and move on with my life

Went to go in the Brendan arms but full. Was recommended by a local outside to try this establishment. Well Thankyou to him as the food was Amazing and reasonably priced. My braised beef brisket was best ever girlfriend had a huge Amazing burger and oor friends had steak and surf n turf which were also Brilliant. And then desserts were absolutely Amazing

We enjoyed a good meal at the Falcon this evening. The staff were welcoming, friendly and gave good service. There was a varied choice of dishes on the menu and our meals were well cooked and presented.Added bonus was the local folk club having their weekly practice session at 9pm!We visited Bude around the same time last year and remembered having a good meal here that time so came back again!

Stopped here for lunch on a particularly cool and rainy day as it was close to the tourist information centre. Glad we did. Warm, inviting, good food and lovely service made our day brighter. We were meeting newly discovered Welsh relatives and wanted to get to know them. Nobody rushed us and we had a relaxed pleasant visit. Very nice local ales. Will be back next year

Good size bar / restaurant with fast friendly, efficient staff. Many of the staff have worked there for some years and it was nice to be recognised as a returning customer. Relaxed atmosphere and Nice / varied choice of food, high quality with generous portion size. Prices were reasonable too. Worth a visit.

We went to the Coachmans' Bar on Tuesday evening. We had phoned and made a table booking, which proved to be the right choice as the bar was busy. Despite it being a bar, there is table service, which we were pleased to avail ourselves of.We had a nice table and view of the canal and other restaurants and we enjoyed a 2 course meal. We noted that the menu does change every so often and my choice for a starter was Whitebait. Not only was it very good but there was a lot to eat. We both selected as our main course, Chicken Supreme, which we both enjoyed.The bill was called for and presented without any pressure to get us to leave and so we enjoyed finishing off the wine.All in all and nice evening in pleasant surroundings,

Called in here for a few drinks whilst visiting the area for a weekend. The drinks were reasonably priced, the surroundings were very nice and the bar staff were all very pleasant and helpful, but during the evening it got very cold with 3 sets of doors and two windows open on a rainy windy evening, so we closed the door to the bar. Shortly afterwards a staff member walked through and wedged the door open again, still leaving two sets of doors to the front, also open. I do think that customers comfort should be taken into consideration, especially as we had already told two staff members that it was very cold and 6 other customers agreed with us.

We arrived at The Coachman's Bar and Grill on a soggy Wednesday desperately needing somewhere to eat. A party of 9 with 5 hungry children. The staff at The Coachman's could not have been more accommodating. The manager, Amanda, moved tables around and nothing was too much bother. The food came speedily and was delicious. Our fussy primary school aged diners said that the chicken was the best that they had ever tasted! All in all, a great place to dine. A special mention must go to manager Amanda and our lovely waiter Zac who was exceptional. I must also mention the barman (I don't know his name) who was brilliant with the children and generally answering all out queries about the menu. It was only his 2nd day on the job.

Struggling to find somewhere to eat in Bude as the carnival was in full flow, my partner and I were pleased to bag a spare table in the bar-most were pre booked so we struck lucky on a Saturday evening. We only had main courses but I really rated my Warrens steak burger, worth a try and certainly a burger of superior quality. My partner had sea bass and that was equally well received, lovely crispy skin, but flesh perfectly cooked. I have dined here before and not reviewed, but thought this meal worthy of mention.

We visited with high expectations but left disappointed, we wouldn’t return. We ordered just main courses as options for “light bites” which appeared to be the only started were limited. The food was OK, but nothing special. I ordered a Thai Fish Curry, described as coming with sticky rice. It wasn’t, it was a mix of white and wild rice, nice enough but not sticky Thai rice. The only thing sticky was the table. My husband had a burger, which was nothing special, and expensive for what it was. Such a shame, it looked lovely from the outside, but Bude has much better places to eat.

Visited here one evening and we hadn’t booked but they found us a seat in the gallery. We ordered the fish Friday dishes- beer battered cod and chips, baked fish ( can’t remember exactly which fish) and the fish Thai curry. Omg- they were all absolutely delicious. The staff were lovely too. Would definitely recommend a visit but book first to ensure you get to sit in the main restaurant

Visited with a family of 5. Staff shone out as friendly, fun and very efficient. They really made it a good experience. Food was lovely and overall would recommend.

Didn’t book and there were four of us but Jade seated us straight away and did mention she would need the table back at 7pm but we were absolutely fine with that! Attentive staff, quick serving of food, excellent quality, and a busy restaurant - always a good sign! Jade was absolutely amazing and is a credit to the team. She deserves a bonus! Hopefully will come back again in the future. Also, much friendlier than the rude staff at the pub next door. Thank you Jade and the team :)

No complaints---Everything was 100%!!! The staff were very efficient and courteous. We will come again.

Fast and quick service,friendly,alway's speak to you,someone alway's about to help if it is needed...oh' and a strong cuppa.

Visited here as a family of 4 we got a very warm welcome, great service and fabulous food if a little pricey, we will return when we are next in Bude!

We used to be quite regular visitors to the Coachmans Bar, but then they changed the menu and then changed it again etc, it was not to our taste and we just seemed to stop going there.

Was a little on the chilly side to sit outside as shaded in the evening so we asked for an inside table. Very polite service by all staff that attended on us. Served Tribute ale which suited me fine. Enjoyed my rainbow trout.

We have eaten here several times, the food is always of a good standard, apparently my partner informs me the steaks are always amazing. However for a vegetarian the menu is SO limited, literally two choices, unless you want a salad. On the specials list, no vegetarian option which was disappointing/shocking. I had the stuffed peppers and literally that's what you get two halves with a side salad, not exactly that exciting, although it was nice. The staff are always helpful and friendly, it can be very busy so sometimes it can take a while to get served. I have no problem recommending but PLEASE do something about your range of options!

Lovely food perfect location overlooking canal Staff very friendly and cheerful Good value for money and quick service

Having booked Sunday lunch based on the reviews, we were less than impressed, we were left with the impression that regulars received a superior service , we observed several tables order after us, being served before us and service seemed genarally slow, taking 45mins to get our roast dinner main course..

Lovely food, with good sized portions, good service, cannot fault at all, and will come back again, thank you

The setting is in a great place and inside is very busy, we were welcomed though without a reservation on a Saturday evening and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However after waiting 30 minutes to receive our drinks order and the menus were feeling a bit apprehensive about the service. Had to attract the waitress attention who then had to chase up drinks and another waiter to take our order. Food when it arrived was well presented however our part plus another table that had fish and chips were left disappointed with the food, the fish batter was quite greasy maybe because of the late time of the order. Drinks when they arrived the apple juice was so watered down it didn’t taste of any apple. It was exchanged quickly with explanation that it was not from a bottle but pump, bit surprised to get charged for both at the end but staff were very helpful in resolving this problem. Maybe a visit in a not so busy bank holiday evening would be better.

Food was not good fish chips I have been cooking for over 20 yeas I come from a fishing town and I cook fish with flavours pudding was chocolate brownies not good as post to be hard then soft middle but not good food. One more thing sea salt and proper vinegar needs to be put on tables

I would advise anyone to book a table because this is so popular , My daughter and I went for Sunday lunch, I had the roast lamb and my daughter had the roast beef, the meat was succulent and very tasty, it came with a least four different veg, and extra veg in dish, mine came with lamb gravy and the beef came with beef gravy. it was absolutely delicious and believe it or not it costs £11 a meal, will be going back

Delicious food, good service, didn’t have to wait to long for food. nice setting over looking the canal. Best cod and chips I’ve had. Kids menu was good and puddings were delicious.

Had the burger with cheese and bacon with extra onion rings &2 for five very small rings food and service good would go again and

We really enjoyed our meal at the Coachmans, lovely setting, food really nice and great service 5* Definitely will visit again during our holiday here

We rang to book a table for mothers day on the Saturday before, being away from home we went on a locals recommendation. Although they were fully booked they made space for us at an earlier time. The staff were friendly and had great customer service throughout the phone call and the whole time we were on the premises. The atmosphere was friendly and the roast dinners were the best we have had out in a very long time. Portion size, food temperature and presentation and variety of veg was exceptional. Will definitely be looking at going back and am very keen to.see the hotel as well.

Popped in here by chance and managed to get a table - food, service, people all fab - would definitely go again without hesitation. Not overpriced at all. We wish we had know about this place before and booked in for the New Years Eve party as I am sure that would have been exceptional

Booked a family meal for a special birthday. We weren't shown to our table, it was just pointed out to us. We weren't given menus or a drinks order taken for at least 20 minutes. One of our party tried to order drinks at the bar, but was told to sit down as someone would come over to take our drinks order. No-one came, so we stopped a passing waitress to ask, but was told someone would be over soon. Another 20 minutes and we finally had drinks. I ordered sea bream with saute potatoes, but it arrived with boiled, glazed new potatoes. When I questioned this I was told they were saute potatoes (I've never seen any like that before). We were in the bar area which was overrun with people from big Christmas parties standing by the bar. They surrounded our table and the noise level was too much. We booked an early table as we had young children in the party, but we ended up being there later than expected as service was so slow. My family had taken a birthday cake to the restaurant, but decided against bringing it out as the atmosphere just wasn't right. Despite saying it was for a special birthday when the booking was made, and with an obvious table decoration, none of the staff mentioned it or made it feel like a special occasion. Sadly it will be the last time we eat there, especially having found a better restaurant in Bude.

We had occasion to visit Bude for an evening meal. Our original restaurant choice was closed so we decided to try the bar in the nearby Falcon Hotel. We were massively impressed with our choice. There is parking at the hotel, which abutts a picturesque canal walk, and a pay and display car park too which is free at off peak times. The hotel itself is very attractive being a period building with plenty of seating inside and out. There is a good range of drinks at the bar including continental and local beers. We took a seat in the dining area to study the menu and were immediately attended by very courteous and welcoming staff. Our starter consisted of spicy parsnip soup (served with a generous portion of bread) and a very flavoursome terrine. Flavours were exquisite. Main courses selected were poached salmon and a stack burger. The poached salmon was enormous and flavoured with a coconut sauce and served on a healthy bed of green vegetables. Excellent as a choice for a diner being careful over calorie intake. The stack burger was tall, contained excellent meat and was served with tasty crisp fries and a piquant sauce. What a meal! We were too full for a dessert but will certainly be returning to this restaurant again.

Gave this an "average" rating but it only just escaped from being "poor". Went at lunchtime today (12th December) as two couples having reserved a table for 1pm. Initial impression was good as the room was warm, décor was good and general ambience was fine. After that it was all downhill even though the restaurant was less than half-full. We opted for a main course and desert but had to wait nearly 45 mins for our main course to arrive. Two of our party were vegetarians but apart from fish there were only two options on the menu. One of the choices was based on goats cheese so the two vegetarians ordered that. After about 10 mins the waitress came back to say that they didn't have any goats cheese so that left one option which both chose. This cost £11.95 and consisted of two halves of a pepper with filling - chickpea and dressing in one half and something else in the other. There were also 3 small pieces of carrot added for decoration and some dressing/sauce. The other two people ordered Cod, Chips & Peas and a Steak & Ale pie. These were fine and actually cost less than the veggie option. The deserts chosen were a ice-cream based desert with a large meringue on top (that needed an extra plate so that it could safely be eaten), a raspberry trifle with clotted cream on top. Fine, except that the trifle had the consistency of a concrete-mix! The other two people had a bread & butter pudding. Not a good choice as it was slab-like in consistency, hardly any fruit and the presence of butter was debateable. We had a bottle of red wine (Chilean Sauvignon) that cost £16.50. This was fine and was served at room temperature. We had to wait so long for the main course and a longer than reasonable wait for the deserts that we took the precaution of asking for the bill even before the deserts arrived! Not once did any of the waitresses ask us or anyone else (as far as we could see) if everything was OK and we even had to borrow condiments from the next table as we didn't have any. Next to this restaurant is the Brendon Arms which seems to be part of this hotel. Have been there several times and would unreservedly recommend it. Return to the Coachman's Bar & Grill again I don't think so!

Have delivered here numerous times whilst working for a previous employer, but due to the fact that it is 1 and 1/2 hours away from my home, I have never eaten here until this weekend just gone. We happened to be in Bude for a family birthday on Saturday and decided to go for a meal before setting off. As it was " between times," after 3.00 and before 6.00, we were limited to our choice of venue, then I remembered that they do food all day here.

Had drinks in this bar and staff are good,on our last visit we wanted a sparkling high tea to be told we had to pre book this,this didn’t say this on menu outside,at nearly £17 each for this I guess they don’t want the money.Bar staff seemed more on chatting to local man than wanting to serve us

We come to Bude every year for a little break and the Coachman's is always a place we visit. The staff are friendly and efficient. We are not local but we love seeing the way they obviously know and have a good report with everyone, those they know they make the effort to chat and for those like us who are visitors they make us feel included.

Eaten here twice this week, both times the food has been good. The staff are polite and friendly , particularly tonight when they were under pressure as the food festival was on! Definitely recommend the Lamb tagine. Good value

On a family holiday in bude, thought we’d give this a go as it is found within a lovely looking building in a cracking location in the middle of bude

This is a must if you visit Bude. The food was delicious, very reasonable prices. Great choice, including fresh fish dishes. Dogs allowed in part of the restaurant. All lovely and clean. We would eat here again.

Good location that offers a range of meals at lunch time. If you sit outside you need to go inside to order. Staff are friendly. Everything from sandwiches to hamburgers and fish & chips were delivered promptly and were enjoyable. Only niggle is that most non-alcoholic drinks are not offered in bottles but are on tap.

Lovely restaurant attached to The Falcon Hotel with friendly service and excellent food! The ‘Moules and Frites’ were fantastic and you received a very large helping! My partner had the chicken supreme which he also enjoyed and my family raved over the liver and bacon! Lovely to watch the sun set over Bude beach afterwards! Would definitely go back!

We made the Falcon or Coachmans Bar our "local" whilst we were staying in Bude, this is partly due to the wonderful location, overlooking the Bude Canal, the lovely shady terrace and the staff, and, most notably the food, which, when you take into account they were trying to run things from a temporary kitchen as they were undergoing a refurbishment was an achievement in itself. One member of staff, Alan, who, as front of house, meeter and greeter made us feel so welcome and as if we had been going for years, made us want to retun, in fact we ate /drank here 4 times during our short stay and one occasion called in for morning coffee and a "nightcap" All the staff were very attentive and friendly, the food was excellent (you must try the truffle and parmesan chips they are devine) various salads and fish pie excellent, as for puds, the black cherry and white chocolate cheesecake was amazing. If you head down early doors on Fridays between 5 and 7 pm they have a promotion on fizz where you can try a range of excellent cornish/english champagnes at a discounted rate. They also have live entertainment on Friday/Saturday nights, the amosphere is very relaxing, and all the while the Brendon Arms next door looked qually as busy. If you are ever in Bude give this place a go you are sure of a warm welcome.

We attempted to book a table for Sunday lunch at the pub next door, the Brendon Arms which is also owned by the same family who own the Falcon Hotel and Coachman's Bar, only to find that it was fully booked. We decided we would try next door and booked a table at the Coachman's Bar, but as it was also pretty popular, our table was only available from 1.45pm. We arrived promptly and ordered a drink before going to our table and ordered our food at the bar. I don't know if this was necessary as a very nice lady came over to ask us if we had ordered a few minutes later. We both ordered Sunday lunch, one beef for £11 and a pork for £10.50. They both came out on large square plates accompanied by an oval dish of vegetables including red cabbage, whole baby carrots, broccoli, cabbage and peas. However, on each plate we also had Roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese. The beef also had Yorkshire pudding and pork had stuffing. They were served with gravy but we also had a separate gravy boat and horseradish sauce and apple sauce.The food was absolutely delicious and my other half said it was the best Sunday lunch he had ever eaten! I have to agree that it was pretty special and a fitting end to our four days in Bude. We will be back!

The Hotel obviously chooses the finest produce when preparing its dishes and was cooked to perfection .

Got two steaks for £20 on a Thursday! Steak was delicious though the chips could have been cooked a little longer. Atmosphere was good and staff were friendly, and the chicken wings were delicious!

we ate here early evening during mid week, just as well we booked, by 730pm it was fairly full, the reason is simple, the food is delicious and priced very reasonably. We were so impressed we are going again Friday before we return home.

We had a wonderful lunch here on Easter Sunday and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend eating here. The roast was the best I have had in a very long time with an amazing amount of vegetables. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, sweet with my 2 boys and helpful when my husband asked about his food intolerances. Easy to book online too. We will definitely be returning for another roast here.

Superb food, would highly recommend coming here, the staff are extremely polite and attentive, will be back again!

Had a lovely valentines meal, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has nearby parking. Would definitely recommend trying it out when visiting Bude.

We booked by telephone via the Reception at The Falcon Hotel, although we are told that this can be done online. We suggested a time which was suitable and it makes sense, not to have all the customers arriving at 1pm. No problem.

Lovely bar area with dog allowed area. Great folk music when we were there. Food reliable with good portions. Fabulous Sunday roast. Well run, efficient, friendly service. Pudding to write home about so save some room! Will return! Many thanks to all staff.

Visited twice whilst staying in Bude and you could not fault it. We had the burger fish pie and fish and chips across the two visits. Everything we had was excellent all hot served nicely with sauces, relish ect in separate pots so you can add as much or little as you like. Service on both occasions was excellent. Would return and recommend. As an added bonus you have free WiFi which enables you to write a review!

Called in one evening without a prebooking.

Good size bar / restaurant with fast friendly, efficient staff. Relaxed atmosphere and Nice / varied choice of food, high quality with generous portion size. Prices were reasonable too. Worth a visit.

We went on a sunday night, just out of season and were pleased to see it was still busy as we had not been here in a while. It had been newly decorated and looked very nice. The food was oustanding and there was a good choice. We will be back.

We visited here three times on our recent holiday. First for Sunday lunch for 7, plus the dog. There's a...

Food lovely and nice to be able to sit outside with lovely view of canal and busy town on carnival...