The Cornish Barn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The Artist Residence, Penzance. I went here to eat for my 50th birthday and honestly it ruined my entire big day. I asked for a gluten free burger bun and it came with a piece of burnt toast on top that was so crispy that it crumbled into dust. The burger ‘garnish’ was a lame bit of lettuce, that was, it with a tiny pot of barbecue sauce on the side but absolutely nothing more. In fairness the burger tasted nice but there was no attempt to make the food look enticing in the slightest. The chips were ‘loaded’ which meant a melted bit of processed cheese on top and some kind of sweetcorn in vinegar which was utterly repulsive as it made everything slimy. Portion sizes were also unimpressive. I went with three friends and they all felt exactly the same way but as we are so ‘typically’ British we were too polite to say anything. Plus, it was my birthday and I think that made it more awkward. I was also really upset after as I had organised us going there - I felt I had wasted other people’s money too. My burger & fries cost approx £20. I will never, ever, ever in a million years ever eat in there again. In fact, I have chatted to various other people since and got similar feedback or a thank you for giving them a heads up. You may be able to get away with the bare minimum amount of effort in the middle of summer when there’s a tourist frenzy but this time of year when it’s locals eating out it should be a different story. The only plus side was that the waiter who served us was lovely.

We visited for Sunday lunch as a family to mark my father in law’s birthday, and had a wonderful time. Classy without being pretentious, and the service was very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed our meals (mainly Roast Chicken and Roast Beef across our group) and would certainly visit again. Well done to the team for looking after us so well.

Came for dinner with my partner. The food was ok- everything just seems to be missing that bit of something, we visited maybe 3 years ago; it seems to have lost it’s pizzazz…

Food was tasty. We had breakfast here. There’s a nice happy hour but it was just drinks and not food. The dinner menu had several dietary restrictive choices. Friendly staff.

We were really disappointed unfortunately. Not eating meat meant there was little choice for us. We had the miso noodles but it was a thin soup and not tasty. There was a mean portion of noodles with very bland tofu. Over priced too. Won't go back

I had 3 meals here and each was great but equally each needed minor adjustments. 1. Moules: Perfectly cooked, good sauce and chips but instead of a fresh crispy baguette there was some bland sliced bread that might have been flavoured but who could tell. 2. Steak: Best steak ever, ok sauce, great chips but it needed a crisp salad to balance the taste. 3. Pulled Pork Bun: Well cooked but oddly bland and no sign of any slaw again left the dish unbalanced. Overall good food in need of some thought and excellent service.

We really liked the artistic atmosphere and the unique decor in the restaurant. The food was very tasty and the service was absolutely attentive and friendly.

We had a perfectly nice meal here - my daughter lives nearby - but I’ve been trying ever since to book a stay in the hotel over the New Year. I’ve just had to give up. Not only were no emails ever replied to but, when I managed to get a reply via Instagram, I just keep getting fobbed off with ‘ we haven’t set our rates yet’. This is just plain weird: how is it impossible to book a room four months - as it is now- in advance?? Sadly have now booked elsewhere

Bon restaurant,plat assez copieux et local. Personnel débordé mais sympathique. Décoration très réussie. Fait hotel,restaurant et bar.

Can only speak in regards to drinks, but I’ve been 4 times now in the last 2 months and every time there’s been at least a 15 minute wait to receive our drinks after ordering. It’s understandable for cocktails that it can take longer, but for a pint and glass of wine, you would expect quicker. Seems like the bar staff are instructed to serve as ordered in sequence, which is fine, but I’d like to think there’s a better solution than waiting 15-20 minutes each time for quick drinks. Bare in mind, the periods attended have also been rather quiet. Can’t complain about the interior, lovely decor. Beer is also very nice. Just a source of frustration. I’ll try again soon and hope…

Absolute pleasure staying here at the end of June 2024. Had dinner and breakfast also and loved everything about staying. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Big thanks to Johnathan who greeted us and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed our stay.

A lovely location with top food, we loved it and were there twice for dinner. A great choice of meat, fresh fish and vegetarian dishes. Also the service is friendly and top.

Loved that we happened upon this spot in uptown Penzance (away from the very busy harbor promenade). We had lamb meal and a steak meal. Both delicious. Service was excellent. Big plus is that they serve dinner on Sunday evenings (many places here do not. Very fun art throughout the place

This is by far one of the BEST hidden gems hidden deep in the historic streets located in lands end! A big shout out to Gareth! He took us behind the scenes to the infamous smoker where we ordered a beer soaked chicken it was phenomenal, 100% worth the visit. Phil treat us all like family, the drinks are the most reasonable priced during the peak season especially during a festival.

My family and I had such a great time when we came to the barn for dinner. We had already heard that a new chef had joined the team with a new menu so knew we had to try it as we usually just come in for coffee or light lunch. We were sat by a lady on bar who greeted us, promptly taking us over to our table, she checked for any allergies and was the most helpful with my mums gluten intolerance and a few other requests and helped us through the menu on any other questions we had The food was absolutely delicious. Very impressed that GLUTEN FREE focaccia is on offer too!!! For a weekday this place was busy but service was still excellent despite only seeing a couple of other waitresses working. Looking forward to trying more of the menu

Turned up without a reservation as a solo diner and was made to feel very welcome. Food, ambiance and service were all first class (particularly the service thank you Lily L). I had the mussels and they were amongst the nicest I've ever eaten. Good value I thought all things sconsidered.

We were staying overnight , the room was great, cocktails, coffees, were delicious, food , ambiance were also fantastic, thank you ! We will hope be back !

We were staying on Chapel Street and fancied trying the restaurant for breakfast. That was a good decision. My eggs benedict were excellent and my partner's scrambled eggs were also very good (in a generous portion). The restaurant area also became our wine bar of choice on a couple of evenings, as the list is well chosen, with some available by the glass or carafe. It's a very different environment from the Benbow across the street and well worth a try.

Very pleasant place, nice atmosphere. Relaxed but efficient service. Interesting lunch menu reasonably priced. Would definitely go again.

I booked Sunday lunch at Artists Residence for my family’s annual gathering and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the food, the service or the venue. At a bleak time prior to an early Easter, this lovely building and its staff provided an occasion to remember. The food was excellent (and one of our party is a chef!) and the staff went out of their way to give us the private room we wanted. Thank you all so much.

I booked the banquet room for my friends engagement party/meal for 12 people and it could not have been any better!! The staff were so accommodating and friendly, allowing me to come in early to decorate and they made the room just perfect! The food was lovely and their amazing hospitality contributed to the perfect night that it was! Thank you so much !!!

We booked a three night stay under their winter three for two stay which represented great value. We often visit the area and had eaten here for dinner several times and we had also stayed at The Artists Residence in London which was very nice but this by far surpassed our stay there. The building itself is beautiful and has been styled with flair and imagination. Beds are super big and comfortable, showers brilliant with lovely products and little extras like the Roberts radio are a real treat. We only ate in the dining room one evening as we visited friends for the other two but the food we had was excellent. Breakfasts are taken in a more casual room and are just as delicious and served by a lovely guy who is very attentive. We noticed quite a few locals coming in for breakfast too which is great and rain brought us back to the hotel yesterday at lunchtime and it was equally as busy. . We are going on to the Lizard today but will be sorry to leave really, we have very much felt at home here and I am sure we will return - many thanks to all the staff.

I am celiac and I eat gluten free. Here I found a warm and welcoming place; beautiful to start your day with. I was able to eat eggs and salmon with gluten free bread and I added gluten free hot chocolate. Everything was very good and I enjoyed it a lot.

Lovely atmosphere, wonderful staff and excellent food. Prawn tacos were delicious and the hand cream in the loos smells lovely! Can’t wait to come back

Easy booking online, lovely welcome, cosy dining experience, and a bar steward who was amazingly attentive. The food was absolutely delicious (we both had pork) too.

We visit Penzance a lot but have never been to The Artist Residence before now. The surroundings are very tasteful and clean. There was a definite relaxing atmosphere about the place too, with a very friendly female member of staff who took care of us during our visit. We were seated in a nice warm room and perused the menu. I ordered the Eggs Florentine, while my Wife ordered Scrambled Eggs on Toast. My breakfast was delicious, well poached eggs on a delicious buttered Brown/Rye Sourdough bread. The hollandaise sauce was generous and tasty. My Wife's generous portion of Scrambled Eggs, also served on Sourdough were very nice (tho well seasoned with salt). I had a delicious Americano coffee with my breakfast. We didn't feel hurried to leave afterwards so we stayed a while longer with another coffee having moved to the sofa. We will certainly return here again for food and drink.

The Artist Residence looks great, a relaxed and well furnished coffee lounge, which on a rainy morning was busy. Across the hallway is a nicely appointed dining room with an adjoining cosy snug. We called in for lunch and opted for the Soup and Sandwich lunch deal. There were only two other couples dining both of whom had already ordered. The waitress was nice and friendly and took our simple order. The food took forever and neither of the other couples seemed happy when their food eventually arrived. One had chicken which was too dry to eat and he was readily refunded. We had a small portion of good chicken and bean soup, and not full sized sandwiches. My Reuben had grey tough pastrami I couldn't find the promised saukraut. My wife's pulled brisket was similarly dry and tough. We should have complained but were already running late, and at £10 a head it wasn't worth the trouble. The chef (cook) needs to learn to multitask to keep service moving and have much better quality control.

Warm welcome to a cosy and warm lounge, with log fire and a great lunch menu. Excellent service and an ideal place to stop for lunch or dinner

I have wanted to stop at the Artist Residence for some time now. With my daughter in town visiting it provided the opportunity to go. The restaurant is a lovely, comfortable atmosphere. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff, able to answer all our questions about the menu. Cocktail menu is unique and the food offerings simply delicious. The blueberry crumble was made to order and did not disappoint. We will definitely return.

I booked a Sunday Lunch for a large group of friends to celebrate a significant birthday. The staff have, without fail, been helpful and amenable. The food was enjoyed by everyone and the various dietary requirements were accommodated well. We all enjoyed the afternoon immensely and I know we will be going back, though perhaps not all at once next time!

Incredible place. Great atmosphere, friendly and polite service and the most amazing food, all at a great price. Would highly recommend a visit, we have booked again already and can't wait to go back.

Lovely atmosphere! Whilst at a loss for a couple of hours on a Sunday morning, I sought out a cooked breakfast, I can happily say that this did not disappoint. Fire was lit, and the staff were friendly. Next time I'm back, I'll be sure to return.

Excellent service from arrival to leaving, especially from member of the team and fellow northerner Johnathan, whose service was exceptional and relaxing approach from when we arrived to knowledge on local area and food made our vist very welcoming 😃we will definitely be back as it’s the best Sunday lunch we’ve had down here 11/10

Wow… what a place and what amazing food. Went to Penzance last October as a little minimoon after our wedding and after looking at places to eat on tripadvisor and not finding anything we just went for cocktails nearby and happened upon the artist residence!...

Had a lovely New Year's Eve dinner and also hotel stay. Would recommend in Penzance. We also enjoyed a 3 night stay in one of their stylish bedrooms.

A lovely dinner on NYE. Delicious food and friendly and helpful staff. A lively buzz. A second visit for us and would certainly recommend

This was my second visit and once again it was warm, welcoming and tasty food. Lovely atmosphere and service. We had some wonderful meals, two out of six were exceptional. Unfortunately, later found out my mums chicken burger was overcooked but she didn’t say anything...

Another absolutely amazing evening with the girls friends for our annual Christmas dinner. It was a busy night as it was the Montol Festival in town. Booked in advance. Wonderful service from the assistant manager, who upon arrival was dealing with some very rude and...

We really enjoyed our celebration Anniversary Dinner at The Artists Residence the food was amazing! We both had Starters and Main course. My belly pork was simply the best that I have ever had. The wine was delicious. We finished our meal with a divine...

Lovely, cosy place for coffee or food. Great service and tasty brekkie. We enjoyed the real fire to warm up with a cuppa afterwards too. Definitely like to come back and eat in main restaurant or try an overnight stay

We had a brilliant time with a large group booking of family and friends. Food was lovely, staff were great and really accommodating - thank you so much

What a great little spot to go for some food! Chris who served us was fantastic, we the prawn taco which was superb. Then we had the steak which blew us away, my partner had added some honey glazed carrots which were almost devoured by...

We visited to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Lovely setting, great cocktails but very disappointing food. We opted for the warm salad with goats cheese as other items on the menu were not available. It was not a very good dining experience but on a positive...

We extended our short stay on Tresco with one night before, and two nights after, at Artist Residence. Absolutely loved it! It’s quirky with interesting decor/ artwork plus we couldn’t fault the food and drink. In particular the full English breakfast which was delicious and...

A very relaxed environment, friendly staff, and the food was exceptionally good. Lovely evening, will certainly return and recommend to my friends.

Have stayed many times before for work and always had great service, delicious food and a great room.

Superb building super quirky interesting decor. Great food very tasty service very good would have rated excellent except forgot ice and water. Highly recommend

The best hotel I’ve been to in ages. Comfy bedroom really well equipped. Lovely comfy sitting area with welcome fire. Dinner was excellent and Jonathan couldn’t have been more helpful and charming. I can’t recommend enough

This is a wonderful place for breakfast - lovey surroundings, fabulous menu and great service. We go back time and again!

We went for Sunday lunch. We both had the roast dinner which was fantastic and great value for money. Would definitely recommend and would visit again.

Beautiful cozy restaurant, and really nice veggie options. Great service too, friendly and efficient.

Beautiful rooms, excellent service. Great food and amazing cocktails. The atmosphere here is fun and relaxed and we loved our stay. Great location too.

What a wonderful night! Service was professional, but friendly and made recommendations for wine and food. We’d been looking for plant-forward food, and finally found it here. Food was inventive and veg-heavy, even on a plate of fish or meat. Loved it! Atmosphere is chic,...

What a wonderful place! We went for a late birthday celebration and had the most amazing time, Yas was super attentive and made the evening really special for us. Liliana was also brilliant, made us some great cocktails! Can’t fault this place and will definitely...

This is a recommended destination for the food, drink, accommodation, staff and clientele. Attractive, albeit quirky designer aspects with tip-top interior design materials. Stayed for 3 days in the cosy cottage at the rear of the property, which with 3 bedrooms is a good solution...

We were residents in the hotel for the night, having booked room and table approximately 6 weeks beforehand. Whilst the food was delicious, especially the whole local flatfish, Magrim, it was a great shame that we were put at a tiny table about 0.5 m...

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. The room was noisy with an extractor fan from the kitchen running constantly from about 7am through to 11pm immediately next to the room. Housekeeping was poor; the easy chair was dirty and had not been vacuumed...

Delicious food, fab, friendly service and great chilled vibe- And dog friendly! Small plates were so tasty! The skate was amazing and exceptional creamy ice cream. Thank you!

The upper roof terrace, with its casual seating and large Moroccan style umbrellas is a fabulous Al Fresco spot , right in the heart of Penzance . I have lived here for 2 years and only just discovered it- what a find ! The menu...

I was visiting by myself having been recently widowed, the welcome was warm, I never felt awkward, cocktail of passion fruit martini was the right amount of tart and flavour, delicious. As a veggie I get tired of the same old things on the menu,...

Enjoyed the surroundings. Food was great. Had risotto which tasted lovely and steak. Good, friendly service & value for money.

We were stranded in Penzance due to the rain strike, so chose the Artist’s Residence as somewhere special to eat - we were not disappointed, from arrival to paying the bill the service was excellent. Friendly, accommodating, and attentive without being intrusive - all the...

Disappointing dinner after reading good reviews. Poor value for money. Lovely setting in airy room with interesting art on the walls.

Really lovely place to stay. Everything you could ask for from a cosy but beautifully furnished room. It’s a pretty pricey stay for Penzance - service and quality of food justifies that price, but I would have expected breakfast to be included for the rate...

Centrally located with easy access to trains, buses and the coastal path the Artists Residence is a great base for visiting this part of Cornwall. Staff are a major asset being helpful, approachable, knowledgeable and just very good at their job of making you feel...

In an overnight stop in Penzance and looking for a place to eat, saw this and thought it looked quite different. We were not disappointed, rather quirky but a very comfortable place to eat. Food was excellent and service very friendly. Can highly recommend.

We spent two nights here and really enjoyed it. Comfortable rooms with lovely decor and thoughtful touches - local drinks/snacks in the rooms, wonderful smelling toiletries, fresh milk for tea, coffee machines in rooms. And even had some chilled music playing on the radio to...

Such a beautiful place to eat. They made a birthday celebration very special and the food was just stunning. Thank you for such a perfect evening xxx

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Today was due to be a special birthday treat for the children - a flight to the Isles of Scilly for the day. Alas, the whole thing had to be cancelled at the last minute due to poor weather, so it was a sad little...

Lovely building, friendly welcome, great food- the grilled chicken especially was amazing. I normally polish food off double quick but even I struggled with the size of the portion- excellent value for money. Our waitress Nikita was well-informed and looked after our every need.

Arrived here for dinner with partner and two children. Lovely place, lovely staff. We were seated in the back booth near the kitchen originally but I could feel a draft and asked to move. Next, we were seated in the main dining area which was...

Amazing food served by amazing hospitality and staff. The restaurant offers options for different chain of values. the food is simply delicious and the atmosphare is cosy yet very elegant.

Stayed here for 4 days whilst visiting our son and had a lovely time. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. Delicious food and a great wine list. And wonderful bathroom products. We will be back.

When we looked at the menu there was little choice but what we had was lovely in the end. Probably won’t visit again till the menu changes unless we fancy the same thing. Staff friendly.

The room was lovely with a separate room with copper bath. Breakfast was enjoyable, but I'm afraid not in the overpriced room rate. Staff were friendly and helpful. Be careful when leaving card details to charge anything to your room, as we we charged for...

Really enjoyed the atmosphere here, not noisy but sociable and spacious. We had lunch for three and my co-diners were impressed with the menu choices, portion sizes and fresh fish dishes. I thought the service was great. Regrettably the starter almonds were covered in too...

Great place to stay! Delicious food! Perfect spot to house wedding guests! Jane was super accommodating and the staff is very friendly!

A shame, as we had been before but just for cocktails but the food was very overpriced. Half an aubergine and a small salad for £15.50..........incredible when a whole aubergine is probably less than a £1 in a supermarket.

From the moment we arrived at the Artist Residence in Penzance, the Manager Chris made us feel extremely welcome. Having shown us to our room he was very helpful in booking our dinner for the evening. The room was clean and bright, we loved the...

We were served by James M, the food, ambiemce and service were excellent. Highly recommended. Definitely worth a visit.

Came here on our first day in Penzance. Great food and service, lovely atmosphere and dog friendly. Thoroughly recommend!

We came across this wonderful restaurant in what is probably one of, if not the, most interesting street in Penzance. It was Sunday lunchtime but we wanted something lighter than a roast. The staff were welcoming and efficient and the food totally lived up to...

Wonderful bijou place to stay. Lots of quirky features. Loved retro look and appreciated furniture being reused. What a joy to have proper milk in the room with fridge provided. Breakfast and cocktails delicious. Just wish we had had time to sit in the garden...

The Team at The Artist Residence are always so welcoming and helpful! We've stayed before and always loved it. We stayed this time in The mini lookout on the top floor. It was amazing! Copper roll top bathtub, loads space, best ever views from every...

We were staying in Penzance for a few nights and discovered this lovely restaurant on a walk around town. We booked for the following evening and weren’t disappointed. The service was really friendly and helpful. There were gluten free options which the server kindly pointed...

Dinner was lovely, staff were great. Steak though….. ordered a medium got a rather well done (no red inside!!) 😞 quality of steak was good so ate anyway

My husband and i had a lovely 1st Wedding Anniversary dinner with you. The complementary drink at the start was a wonderful surprise! We really loved the natural and slight quirky style of the restaurant and the food was very tasty. It is great to...

Well we've been looking forward to experience the artist residence having stayed in Penzance for a number of times over the last two years or so. So it was with great anticipation that we reserved a table on a bank holiday Sunday evening. Sadly, it...

Really nice breakfast, coffee made to perfection and the food was lovely. Amazing service from Jonathan G, friendly, attentive and personable!

From the friendly staff to the excellent food, the non pretentious atmosphere to the eclectic cocktails. It all adds up to a wonderful experience. Even my seven year old commented to the staff on how their food was amazing. I could not recommend enough.

The staff were very friendly and they made us (and our dog) feel very welcome. Our lunchtime soup and sandwiches were delicious.

Great menu choices, food was also fab. The staff were really lovely and helpful. The restaurant, bar and gardens were amazing.

We live localy and like to visit for a nice dinner with loved ones or friends night out. Amazing place, staff and food xx

We came in for drinks a couple of times when we completed a section of the SW Coastal path. Fantastic cocktails mixed by Dan, really great vibe and we are looking forward to Sunday brunch before setting off home. We are definitely coming to stay...

Amazing spot to stay in Penzance and super dog friendly. Great drinks and breakfast. Would definitely go back!

Stayed with my group who were walking sections of the coast path. We had a wonderful stay and meals. All the staff and Chris the manager were most helpful and obliging and made our stay a fabulous experience. Well done everyone at Penzance Artists Residence

Excellent service. food was delicious and fairly priced. Beautiful building and interior. Thank you!

I hired the banquet room for a private event and the staff could not be more helpful! I was blown away by their amazing service, attentiveness and understanding when things got changed last minute. Would highly recommend them again!

We always come here to eat and drink when we come to Penzance With it’s eclectic decor and outside private space it’s a real gem Staff are young and well trained and the menu is small and simple but the food is good and well...