The John Francis Basset - JD Wetherspoon in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Food ok. Couldn't get a bottle of mayo for love nor money. QR ordering from table was difficult and confusing so went to the bar. In house staff friendly and helpful. Toilets clean. No atmosphere though, like most wetherspoons.

This is one of the nicest Wetherspoons in Cornwall in my experience. It's also a hotel. It was recently refurbished extensively. Early 2023 I think. Inside there are two largish areas of tables It has a good sized flowered yard out back with several large tables. As with any Wetherspoons, food and drink can be ordered either at the bar, or through the Wetherspoons App.

It's a Spoons, apart from the carpet they are all the same, average food, ok service and a cheap point. Only this one has slightly better staff

This must be one of the nicest Wetherspoons I've visited. 10/10.

Although not busy, the setting is pleasant. The food arrived quickly, but portions have shrunk. We had 4 different dishes, the curry and burger were excellent, although the onion rings were cold and tasteless on the mixed grill the same for onion rings but the steak and gammon were smaller than a credit card and the peas tasteless.

This is the last night of a six night stay. The rooms just like any of this chain are lovely and clean serviced daily and in good repair. The location is really good however you do have to pay for parking or use on street parking and walk a short distance. Always a friendly check in. The food although not gourmet can always be relied upon to be good and wholesome. Super location for touring this park of Cornwall.

Me and my partner have been coming here for years probably slightly to often 🤣 The staff are always good, especially Lisa J, she is a real asset to JDW. The only thing I cannot understand is why the desserts now come at the same time as the meal and not afterwards as standard. They used to always ask, but now do not have the option on the till. I have sent numerous dessert back now, particularly when they've been left under a lamp for the duration of our meal and have not aged well; surely this is costing JDW money.

Close to home. Busy but great service.

Typical weatherspoons food so much the same as other weatherspoons. But good service and great atmosphere. With hotel.

Arrived about 9.30am Breakfast with family, plenty of seating 4 adult's 2 kids. Great friendly service, food nice and hot, refills on hot drinks. Price very good.

Was very surprised at how cheap this was compared to prices up north. Usual Wetherspoons experience.

Steak night , so good. The breakfast cannot be beat. Best quality food for value. Service is great too. People were very friendly

It ok but cheep it's a spoons and not the best

Stayed at the hotel here for 3 nights last week we thought it was brilliant there was a bus stop outside for St Ives The staff were very pleasant And our hotel room was clean and a good size Really impressed with the place overall

Bean hear lots of times staff are friendly and helpful but the food not so good lately comes up luke warm I don't if they changed the chef other than that really good.

Love the place cheap and cheerful

Called for breakfast. Freedom breakfast at £2.25. Bargain. Not very warm but worth the money.

Food took ages to come out and when it did it was cold

Very good place to go for food and drinks

Great atmosphere and great for customers of all ages real nice to see.

Been here many times when visiting family in Cornwall. Always quick and pleasant service. Brilliant.

Nice pub. The only reason for 3 stars was due to a kitchen refit. I went in for a bite to eat, but I couldn't. The staff were super friendly and speedy. it also took me by surprise that the app in this Weatherspoons was not working. You had to go to the bar to order. The friendly staff made up for it. I'm sure that when the refit is finished, it will get more stars.

Wetherspoons do what wetherspoons do - the John Francis Bassett no exception.

Breakfast very enjoyable. Quick and efficient service

Good beer selection, food good for a Weatherspoons.... great prices being an OAP Weatherspoons much appreciated ......

Had ordered freedom breakfast, it was sufficient quantity and warm enough. My brother had accidentally ordered more food even though they had prepared the food they were willing to refund 😀

Bit noisy with groups of loud men but food and service very good. Beautiful building externally.

It's a normal witherspoon value for money.I just think all the coffee machines should work & more often, the drinks are not hot enough, but this is across a lot of the venues

A excellent large hotel and bar with a quick service to your table 👌

Fabulous place. The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and efficient

Stayed here over night. The room was absolutely fantastic and the staff were great.

Foods nice but you're swarmed by flies so half the meal is swatting them away.

Great place for a quick coffee or light lunch with a glass of wine, only downside are the smokers who hang around the front entrance not very nice when you are a non smoker

The John Francis Basset in Camborne offers the classic Wetherspoons experience but with a local touch that makes it stand out. The building is spacious, and the ambiance is warm, with a nice balance between traditional pub decor and a modern vibe. The staff are generally friendly, attentive, and quick to serve, even during busy times. The food is standard Wetherspoons fare, offering good value for money. The menu has plenty of options, from hearty pub classics to lighter bites. While it may not be gourmet, it’s always satisfying, and the portions are generous. The breakfast options are particularly good if you're looking for a solid start to your day. The pub also has an excellent selection of reasonably priced drinks, with a great variety of beers, ales, and spirits. Their coffee is surprisingly decent for a pub chain too. On the downside, like many Wetherspoons locations, it can get crowded and noisy, especially during peak hours or weekends. It’s not always the place for a quiet meal, but it’s great for a lively atmosphere or a casual drink with friends. Overall, if you're in Camborne and want a reliable, affordable meal or a drink, The John Francis Basset is a solid choice.

Overall a good experience, and in my opinion one of the best Cornish Wetherspoons.

The service was very good. Comfortable surroundings and not too noisy.

Its ok. Food is ok, service is ok. Atmosphere is none existent. More like a school canteen

I stayed in the hotel. Very big rooms and super friendly staff. Bar was a normal spoons

Nice friendly staff courteous service very good value we had just a quiet drink enjoyed 😉 thanks

Very nice establishment, not to busy, but it was a Monday afternoon

Spoons is spoons, decent food, nice pint clean toilets.

What's not to like, great prices friendly staff.... win win.

Try to order food and they had nothing what I wanted they said sorry we have ran out of this and that

God cheapish beer, good food, nice friendly atmosphere with lovely friendly staff.

Great food & friendly atmosphere all at a great price 🙂🙂

Good food full of local people hard working staff.

Atmosphere is non existent, the food is what you would expect to from any wetherspoons, the inside desperately needs an update. My daughter burned her hand on one of the pendulum lights in the booths so be careful if you have sensory seeking kids, they're hot!

Lovely meal tonight. Tried the trevithick Inn last night very poor. Chicken tikka gd chicken too. Very friendly .

Stopped here for a late lunch with a friend. Our food order at the bar was taken promptly by a friendly barman and after a short wait was delivered to our table. The food was tasty, hot and nicely presented too. We stayed for about an hour overall squeezing in a cup of coffee after our meal. The only negative I have is the terrible smell coming from the bathroom.

A lovely pub with great food and service. Ham, egg and chips and a pint for £6.67... You can't go wrong.

Great Spoons and food and staff are 5 stars

The John Basset building is historic, so it has atmosphere. The food was great and good service.

Rude, totally disgusting behaviour by management. Wouldn't go back. I don't think Claire has any customer service experience. I think the food is hit and miss and certain staff are dirty. I went to the bathroom twice and passed a member of the kitchen staff who didn't wash her hands after using the toilet. 🤢

Rude staff, terrible management

Big, airy pub with great local details. Food and drink is typical Wetherspoons so you know what you’re getting.

Friendly service but food is hit or miss dependent on temperature.

Excellent service allways with a smile and very helpful

Large mixed grill accompanied by a Rattler. Exactly what you'd expect from any Wetherspoon anywhere. Brilliant.

Brilliant as usual - speedy orders, speedy service, friendly staff and atmosphere 👍 cheers

Great food aways in for a bite to eat

First of all dirty sticky tables no customers service

One of the better 'Spoons' in Cornwall. 10 am it was quite full, I was working but had the bottomless coffee. For a change the toilets aren't up umpteen stairs. The staff were professional and quick 👍👍👍

Great friendly environment,welcoming and just a lovely well cared for establishment

Always enjoy this Camborne Wetherspoons, roomy and varied .. can get noisy.

It's a wetherspoons, the food isn't fresh it comes in prep cooked and prep packed ready to nuke you get what you pay for its not too bad

There is plenty of space and area for families to sit, including cosy booth's for those wanting a quite spot

Polite staff, quick service nice food

The staff are great and the food was good

Good food service and drink service too

I always make allowances when rating Wetherspoons food, it is what it is and that's fine. The chicken in a basket and burger were exactly what you expect. I still don't like the use of sticky bacteria ridden ketchup bottles and would much prefer the return of all the sachets (like most people) but that's one for the penny pinchers and faux eco-warriors.

Lovely Wetherspoons we go here all the time as we only live 5 minutes away. A great atmosphere and also great food 😁 well worth a visit. What more can I say

I A PLACE TO GO FOR COFFEE AND DECAFE TEA

They did not have much real ale

Called in for a breakfast with my family. Friendly and quick service.

You kinda know what you are letting yourself in for... Decent food, decent prices. Friendly and helpful staff. Great range of beer. Quality location and lovely interior. Not a gastro pub but it doesn't pretend to be.

The whole place smells of urine

A great place, wheelchair accessible through the hotel entrance at the side. The food was good, which is pretty standard across Witherspoon's. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Lovely food and great service very busy

Always a good place to meet and catch up, great staff and service is brilliant

Better than most spoons and they look after their beers well.

Was ok wasn't packed out played a quiz good evening.

A very large Wethersoons pub. Plenty of seating. You can order your drinks/food via the app if preferred and everything is brought to your table. Food is of decent quality and prices are nice and low. As to be expected, can get a little noisy Saturday afternoon/evening.

Very nice meal. One the best Wetherspoons meal I have had

Called in for breakfast. Good choice of food. Very reasonable prices and the free refills on drinks was great. The app was really fiddly so went to rhe bar to order. Staff friendly.

As always value for money staff pleasant and nice and quick

Very good service and pretty decent food related to price, however, as in most UK restaurants and cafes, not 100% on the washing up -- but over several visits, seems to be improving.

It's a spoons. Good reliable as always. Hotel is great value for money.

Lovely family area with great food..

We were in a party of 10, the food left a lot to be desired.

Food was good but could have been hotter .

Biggest weatherspoons I've ever visited Lovely staff Appreciate there were works going on but ........... no loo roll in the ladies.....seriously.....and yes I checked each cubicle

Just a good night out with our friends in Camborne,great place.

This witherspoon is a lovely place, not just going for a beer, but a coffee and seeing friends 😀

Great dining experience. A really lovely old building that's been restored and repurposed as a Wetherspoons hotel and bar/restaurant. Plenty of seating and very clean. The service was very efficient. We used the Wetherspoon app. Really enjoyed the couple of pints of Ruby mild I had with my meal. As with all Wetherspoons the prices were very reasonable in particular the drinks. They did have sports showing on large screen tvs but there is plenty of seating that is away from it. One of the best Wetherspoon pubs I have visited .

Good value pub for food and drinks, can get very busy at weekends though and service slows down.

Foods good in this one even if I say so myself x

Great place to visit The history and pictures are very interesting to read staff are helpful friendly and service is fast and efficient

Weather spoons out Camborne friendly staff cheap drink good atmosphere. Top marks to them.

It was really busy, Trevithick Day, but I got served right away.

Typical wetherspoons, fair quality food at keen prices for the area. Friendly, helpful and caring staff. Good facilities overall!