The Longboat Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I only visited the pub. Great decor, nice service. I recommend

Great pub with good service, really amazing local food and good prices :)

Well situated hotel, a stone's throw away from the train station (literally like a 45-second walk). The rooms were spacious and had a character/charm to them. They were comfortable, warm, and clean. The breakfast was a very typical English breakfast and was quite tasty. You have to make reservations for dinner and breakfast at the hotel as the dining room cannot accommodate too many people at once. The welcome was great; would recommend

Literally 2 minute walk from the train station, this Inn has very friendly staff, and my room (5) was very comfy. The bar served plenty of local beers, and I took advantage of the beer garden as the main area was packed out. Breakfast was awesome, with some very much recommended St Ives sausages on offer.

Really lovely big pub, great decor, very friendly staff. Today we are food, food is cooked and served very fresh and hot .. was lovely.

Having a well poured Guinness served by professional staff while waiting for train and bring dog treats and water what more do you need highly recommended

Great place to stay, all the staff are friendly and helpful.

Just had a Mother's Day Sunday lunch at the Longboat. Absolutely brilliant food and superb service. Could not have been better. Thank you to all involved. Richard and Jane Ward

On holiday in Cornwall so visited this lovely pub whilst in Penzance. The pub was very clean, and comfortable. Initially just had a drink, but then decided to have a sandwich for lunch. We went to the bar to order food, to be told that we haven't booked a table, but they could fit us in at 1.15pm. We were already at a a table in an empty pub so was baffled as to why we had to book. They also turned away other people walking in saying there would be a 45-60 minute wait on food. Clearly do not want business.

Ordered Ratatouille for dinner but it was very lacking in flavor. Rice was dry as well. Thought I'd go for something nice rather than 'Spoons. Regretting it

Great place to meet up. Staff friendly. Also dog friendly

Nice welcome rooms comfortable in the centre of town

Good pub with good food. Staff are friendly and welcoming, definitely worth a visit if you are in or near Penzance.

A great place to while the time away,we didn't eat in here but the food looked nice,a very smart place to visit

Great pub warm welcome Amy was a great advert for the pub nothing was too much trouble for her

Food really good, staff good,cleanliness good. The room had the facilities and was tidy but their were issues. Firstly cold very cold with the radiator not working had to use provided 3kw fan heater, bathroom was unbearable. Shower, water doesnt stay in tray due to curtain arrangement and shower head pressure, I could dribble better. Last but not least emergency green led standby light eliminates the whole room at night so your in some weird lumescient green flotation tank , just incase not required for bedrooms. For the owners info to rectify issues , room 18. If these issues weren't present I would return but wouldn't take the chance.

We visited Penzance 2 years ago and we visited The Longboat most evenings on our way back to our hotel. It was a fantastic pub; great atmosphere, good priced wine and nice food.This year what a difference. Most nights there was a sign outside saying "Open for Drinks only". We went in and couldn't understand why they were closed to food customers as there were plenty of spare tables.The most distressing part however was that the atmosphere that had brought us back night after night had gone. The second night we went (we had to give them a second chance) we asked them to change the music as it was so depressing. So sad as we had had many happy evenings two years ago.

If I’d written this review earlier today, I’d have left a good review after visiting last night and earlier this afternoon. However, we attempted to visit this evening and after passing a sign advising no tables available, I noticed that there were several tables free in the bar area with no notice on (as some were) with reserved on the table.I got to the ‘wait here sign’ with my partner around 20:00 to be told be some snotty young lad “I’ve got no availability as the sign says” after I requested a table for 2 for drinks only. Well you ignorant little man. You had multiple tables without reserved notices on in the bar area so attitudes like that will make that attempt tonight my last ever visit to your pub. I hope your manager puts your on a course to get your facts right and to treat customers with respect, not sarcasm, as you did tonight.Not impressed at all, anyone wanting nice service near the station, visit the crown around 2 minutes walk away.

This has got to be the worst experience I have had in a restaurant the first thing they brought out burnt garlic bread with cheese we ate this as we were hungry , then the main came out horrible chips and a chicken burger that also had a terrible taste to the outer coating and the cauliflower cheese my partner had been microwaved and red hot she ate the first piece and burnt her mouth and the dish was floating in oil from the cheese it was disgusting so we just left and paid the bill left our drinks and main meals the girl who served us was pleasant and polite but the food was a joke a senior member of staff should have come out and discuss the issues but nobody did .I would never eat here again or recommend it to anyone either .

Great weeks stay, comfy beds and pillows. Freshly cooked breakfast and nothing too much trouble. Pub was quiet albeit August. Staff friendly and helpful.

Starting on a good point the wine was good. On the down side, we ordered one chicken burger and one meat burger, it was full of grease , not one part was edible, I feel sick at the thought of it.the batter on the chicken and onion rings was oozing grease, We left very disappointed and sad and as hungry as when we arrived. We will not be going back

Some work colleagues and I had a lovely lunch here recently. The staff were very friendly and accommodated us as a walk in even though we were a larger group of 6. Nice cosy pub and food was lovely

Excellent food, great service and good prices. Can highly recommend and would definitely return if in the town again..

We had 2 nights in penzance and ended up in the longboat both nights as we stayed in the Premier Inn over the road. Lovely pub and staff. Ben however goes the extra mile and is a real nice guy. These days you will struggle to find staff with a decent personality but with Ben at the helm it makes this pub stand out and after a week traveling Cornwall and Devon, the best we have visited. Well worth a visit. Thanks Ben and the crew, martyn, lou and chloe.

Excellent food with a really good selection despite the restrictions with a really friendly efficient staff. Good wifi too.

Came in for a drink and food with a friend, all of the staff members were very friendly and accommodating with all the new covid restrictions. Very nice pint of ale and a lovely, perfectly cooked steak and vegetables, would fully recommend.

Felt quite comfortable and ease when we first in this restaurant/ pub/ inn. We ate here for dinner on our first night in Penzance. Beautiful food. Staffs give you space and time to enjoy your food without rushing to turn the table (on an eat-out-to-help-out days)- no rush. We ended up going back on another day for lunch (regular days, not the scheme day) and another day for dinner. Service is fab.

Lovely pub food. I had a burger and was high quality. Staff very friendly and made it a relaxed environment. We didn't book and turned up at 12pm so were fine, it was getting busy shortly after though.

We came here for breakfast on our last day in Penzance as it was so near to our hotel and to the train station. We were impressed with how friendly the member of staff was, and how he seemed to be doing everything single handedly. I had porridge with honey and my partner had a full English - they were happy to swap items for ones he preferred as well. We will definitely return.

What can I say!! Absolutely Brilliant! Right from the start - lovely friendly welcome. Shown to our socially distanced table with one use paper menus along with an apology saying “very busy but we’ll be with you as soon as we can” - nice little thing to say (didn’t have to wait long at all). Visors/face masks being worn by all staff. Ordered spicy bean & corn burger and beef burger - chips amazing (best had in a long time - even better than a fish & chip shop!!!). Homemade slaw delicious. Staff were fantastic. If staying longer we’d definitely book again. Booking advised. If visiting Penzance again - we WOULD DEFINITELY visit. An absolute must

Came in for drinks two days in a row. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. They are taking the current situation very seriously, even turning away a lot of customers as they normally show football but due to the circumstances have decided not too- but telling customers which pubs are showing it. Took our numbers as we walked in, made sure no tables were over 5 people and wiping down all chairs and tables when people leave. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, even to the extend they knew my child didn’t like ice in his drink, they offered to replace it when they realised a bit was poured into a glass.Atmosphere is very chilled during the day and family friendly but also couples having drinks. Didn’t eat but would need to book if you were going too. Big drink list. Would definitely return if we come back to the area. Thank you for making the experience so ‘normal’ and fun.

Near the port of Penzance (pirates nearby???) this charming place provided us with food, comfort and camaraderie! We had asked around and all the locals had directed us here - a very good sign.

Sunday Carvery at The Longboat is excellent value and quality. Good choice of meat and veg and lovely sweets to follow - if you have room. You can sit in the restaurant or the main bar - either is very pleasant. Car parking is available nearby on the Wharfside Car Park and the pub is adjacent to the main railway station and bus station so very convenient. Martin and Linda the owners and Ryan the manager are there to make you feel welcome. Booking is advised.

Was in Penzance for a few hours, had to kill some time waiting for the train and decided to try the food in the Longboat. I had the steak sizzler, my friend had the vegetarian burger. The sizzler tasted great but the portion size was a bit small. The homemade chips came on a fairly large oval plate, filling less than half the plate, the steak with peppers etc came on a small iron plate (sizzling and smelling great), however, when moved on to the plate with chips, there was a lot of space left. My friend seemed to enjoy the veg burger (if you like that sort of thing). I would suggest filling the plate more (maybe use a salad garnish or peas) or using a smaller plate.

Poor quality food, much appears to be frozen not fresh. I could't distinguish between their food or a roast dinner for one frozen ready meal at a thenth of the cost.

After a search, this pub said it was dog friendly, and what a great find opposite the railway station .Large food menu with extra specials, but everything is cooked fresh to order. The curry of the day is made when you order it, with a choice of many meats and fish , with 3 types of sauce. I had white fish with a Balti sauce, which had a great cooked fish with a nice sauce. Looking at other food in the pub, everything else looked good as wellGreat service from Ryan the manager , who even knew the order people got to the bar, to service them in the right order .

Ate both breakfast and evening meal during our stay. Both were very tasty, well cokked and good portions, the breakfast buffet, which was on a full english basis was particularly good. Prices were also very reasonable and the food here is highly recommended.

Ten of us came in for a prebooked meal. Food was extremely good. Everyone’s food came at the same time, large helpings . Friendly staff, very helpful.

My wife and I stayed for a three night break and had a lovely stay. We arrived at 10pm off a late train and received a warm welcome and had our bags taken up as we were on the second floor and there is no lift. A member of staff even phoned during the journey as they had heard of train delays and were concerned. The location is perfect, adjacent to railway and bus stations, the main shopping street and the sea front. Rooms have been refurbished with new ensuite fittings and furniture (bed was one of the best hotel beds experienced) but it is a shame the refurbishment did not include a shower cabinet to replace the curtain arrangement. It has to said that the Saniflo toilet system is a bit noisy and intrusive but presumably is the only way to provide drainage on the top floor. It was obvious that a lot of effort and care was being into the business and we appreciated that.Now for the best bit....the food. The menu is extensive and very well priced and as older guests we appreciated the over 60s small portion deal which was really well priced. Food was top class as was the service from all the friendly staff and the traditional ambience.The opening of a new Premier Inn in 2020 directly across the street must be a concern but the food and atmosphere and perhaps some further refurbishments should ensure the inn's survival. We thoroughly recommend it!

The Longboat is een grote pub maar toch gezellig door zijn indeling en opstelling van de tafels. Zoals bij de meeste pubs in Engeland moet je niet direct een welkom en begeleiding naar een tafel verwachten. Begeef je naar de toog en zeg dat je komt eten. Dan wordt je wel begeleidt naar je tafel en wordt je bestelling aan tafel opgenomen (in pubs moet je dikwijls naar de toog gaan voor je bestelling). In het begin was de ober vrij zakelijk maar nadien ging het veel losser. Zij bieden een uitgebreide keuze in vis en vlees met uiteraard ook nog specials op het bord. Een van de weinige plaatsen waar zij grote en kleine schotels aanbieden voor bepaalde gerechten en ook nog een black board voor 60plus. Zij informeerden ook onmiddellijk dat er een wachttijd was gezien de drukte. De gerechten zijn lekker klaar gemaakt, vrij simpel opgediend maar ja dat is normaal gezien het een pub is. Lekkere desserts ook en goede prijs / kwaliteit verhouding.

Visited here whilst in Penzance. Really nice décor and layout plus the beer and food choices were both excellent. For a busy day however there only seemed to be one staff member serving (two others seemingly not doing much) so it took a while to get served. Would have stayed to eat if not.

Had dinner at the Longboat Inn last night. The menu is quite varied, and I’m certain you would find something to suit. From my point of view, the best thing about the menu is that they offer small sizes on some meals. As well as usual size. The grilled fish looked great! Atmosphere was quite pleasant.

Debíamos hacer hora para tomar el tren de regreso y encontramos este pub al lado de la estación. La atención es buena y su comida también. Hay un menú especial para vegetarianos y veganos, lo que lo hace mejor aún.

Looking for somewhere to eat while waiting for the sleeper, headed to The Longboat.

Appalling service, rude staff, dirty tables.

We've been many times before, but this time was different as we had food. The food was delicious! The chips were outstanding, the best chips we've had! The waitress Jess was wonderfully informed on the food and drinks, she provided a very friendly service experience and it was lovely to see someone so young representing themselves so brilliantly. She really made us smile! Also, a lovely man (I think) named Martin served us with a smile and was very kind, efficient and good at his job.

Called in for a "tea break" before catching the train to Exeter,

Whilst In Penzance we decided to have a light lunch. We chose the fish goujons they were really tasty and so fresh.

pub decisamente molto bello, con angoli molto carini, cibo di livello un po' più alto rispetto agli altri pub e prezzi un pizzico più elevati, ottimo servizio

We attended on Monday night as I had some family that came down to stay and they couldn't do enough for us especially accommodating a 2 year old little boy. The food as always was top notch, my family couldn't believe everything was done fresh from scratch, they even made little French fries for my little cousin. Thank you so much to all the staff for a lovely evening it was enjoyed by all and we will certainly be coming back again and again

Despite the very suspicious review below, the Longboat offers an excellent menu and a wide range of craft and commercial beers on tap. The owner and greeter at the check in counter was very friendly and helpful with our requests.

you need to avoid this place bad food dirty cutlery smell of human.faeces unfriendly bar manager whos discrimitry towards people and hotel manager needs to learn customer service and go on a cooking course this place not recommended

Ensimmäisellä kerralla odotusaika oli 40 min, vaikka oli hiljaista. Toisella kerralla tarjoilija ei tullut kohteliaasta pyynnöstä huolimatta ollenkaan, vaikka käveli monta kertaa ohi. Kiire ei ollut nytkään, koska paikka oli lähes tyhjä. Muualla olemme saaneet aina hyvää palvelua, mutta tänne emme enää mene. 0/5.

Отель забронировала из-за удобного местоположения, рядом с жд станций и центром. Ещё одним преимуществом отеля является неплохой ресторан, где готовят вкусные завтраки для гостей отеля и где можно поужинать, опять же вкусно. Персонал доброжелательный, заселили быстро.

Definitely recommend the Sunday carvery. Fantastic value for money and the best carvery I have ever had. Potatoes were proper roast potatoes and the cauliflower cheese was gorgeous. Good service and the staff were all welcoming, friendly and helpful.

We went there yesterday evening. The pub is a typical and nice British establishment, people are nice and friendly.

Good food and a fairly varied menu. Easy access to the railway station and taxi rank. friendly helpful staff.

Friendly, quick food service to the table but when I asked for another two drinks (halfway through eating) the bar maid brought them then said if we wanted another we would have to go to the bar to get it as they 'don't do table service' - so: leave a half eaten meal on the table to go get another drink??? Usually someone would come and ask if you're ok for drinks! What if I'd been on my own - could have come back to find my meal cleared away!! Maybe someone should re-think that one? Shame because otherwise very good - spoiled a nice evening.

great place to eat or stay standard is good.very close to railway station and bus services.breakfast is not expensive even if you stay at any other hotel.i live locally and all family had xmas meal here great event

Popped in whilst waiting for a late train. There was a rush on just before we arrived and despite the warning of a long wait we decided to order. Food arrived earlier than predicted and both our chillis were excellent quality. Would use again without hesitation

An easily accesible table booked for two disabled people was changed by the bar manager on a whim to a location difficult to access, when I asked why he said because I changed it and that was the end of the matter, as I went to say something he stood in front of the whole of the pub shouting and yelling me to leave, I found the whole experience degrading and humiliating, it's illegal to treat people like this and the bar manager in wuestion seems to have a problem with disabled prople.

A small of group of us were booked in for Sunday dinner, we were warmly welcomed and shown straight to our table.

...........if you're heading to the station as we were. This was the fourth of 4 pub visits on Thursday last week and the Tribute was good. Strange setup of 3x PCs near the toilets though. Looked a bit like a 1990's internet cafe at that end of the pub/hotel.

Very nice pub, friendly staff, enjoyed a couple of Tributes while waiting for my wife who was checking out the shops. Nice atmosphere, would recommend.

Amazing friendly pub to gather with family of friends and even to drink to eat very nice plates and very nice atmosphere of busy pub

The Longboat Inn was exceptional - we had a great lunch, and they had an excellent selection of drinks. We were hosted by both Martin and Ryan who were extremely helpful and hospitable- fantastic service overall. To top it all off we were waiting for the sleeper train and we were able to use their in house cinema to view a film. Couldn't recommend it more highly!

We arrived to a lovely greeting and drinks were great. Then we were seated.... the pub was empty and the kitchen door left wide open for us to see! I was watching as they cooked our food and all I saw was 2 chefs dancing around and one sneezed into his hands and continues to cook and then the same chef was scratching his face close to his nose and did not wash his hands. I think if this sort of behaviour is going to take place then they should at least close the door so we cannot see them contaminating our food.

So we arrived in the evening as a last minute idea (long story), walked in an fell in love instantly. What a wonderful friendly and warm welcome. Food was delightful and the rooms were immaculate. Such friendly and helpful staff. A really big thank you to them all.

Good food pleasant helpful staff .Near to the station if you want a bite before taking a long distance train

Have been here for the all you can eat buffet breakfast a few times - the food is always excellent, the staff are superb, poached eggs in particular were on point!! And the kids eat free. This is a really relaxed but professional family venue, start with the breakfast, you will see what I mean.

Went in for steak night . Amazing Jon cooked an amazing steak . Cath served us and was lovely with it. Then your new bar staff were very pleasing

I brought my friends from abroad here for a couple days on our holiday and we reported to the staff how items have been taken out of suitcases. Some were and some where not a value. That isn't the case. I feel embarrassed to have my friends think that this is the place I am from. No one would even check cctv on who had entered the room. I defiantly won't be coming back here and will be telling EVERYONE I know to avoid.

Great value food .the crab salad is great value ,go for the small as this is first class .all the staff were great but jenny is really helpful.not all ways the case but you may have to book a table to avoid disappointment .

The food was exquisite. Good portions and tasty food. The bar staff "sam" was very helpful. Highly recommended x

We were a group of cousins on a road trip throughout England. Perfect place to stop for the night. Self service laundry across the street from the Inn. We got directions from the staff for our travels the next day. Room was comfortable and clean.

We went for a carvery for the first time and absolutely loved it. Fresh, home cooked, really tasty. Veg was really nice in particular the cauliflower cheese. Nut roast also a real credit. We come here regularly for drinks but the food was absolutely superb. Highly recommend. The staff are also really friendly and welcoming.

Wir sind während unseres Penzance Aufenthaltes am ersten Abend im Longboat Inn "gelandet". Primär, weil es bei uns in der Nachbarschaft lag und wir nicht lange suchen wollten.

Best een grote pub. Eten is wat je van een gemiddelde pub kunt verwachten. Niet slecht, maar ook niets speciaals. Vis en vlees was prima, de groenten waren echter maar net gaar. Voor een gewone hap kun je hier prima terecht, verwacht echter geen hoogstandjes.

After a 10 hour train journey from Newcastle we were pleasantly surprised to find The Longboat Inn within a couple of minutes walk from the Train Station. On arrival to check in we were greeted by a lovely young chap who knew who we were by name which was very welcoming. After explaining all about the facilities we made our way to our rooms. Both rooms were clean comfortable and with everything you would require for a short stay away from home . Breakfast was an array of hot and cold food with plenty of choice and definitely something for everyone . Staff were always friendly and helpful and were overjoyed when we decided to use our horticultural skills in the herb garden . We enjoyed a day exploring Penzance and found the Longboat Inn very central and close to all local amenities. The landlord thanked us personally for the work in the herb garden and was very appreciative . Highlights of the trip were ..... best gin and tonic ever served by the Longboat Inn .... breathtaking views and really friendly people. A home from home visit and would definitely recommend . We are are currently on the 10 hour train trip home . Thank you Bill Irene Julie & Caroline x

We made a beeline for The Longboat when we arrived for a daytrip to Penzance because it looked great from the outside. We arrived hoping to order a meal in the dining room and enjoy an evening there, and specifically picked it because there is a vegan menu. Unfortunately we stood waiting to be seated at the designated spot for what felt like ten minutes (but of course it was probably less than this). While standing there we were passed by members of staff a few times who either ignored us completely, or looked over and then went back to what they were doing. We were stood next to a couple waiting to check in who looked similarly bemused by the whole scenario. We decided to leave rather than persevere in what was becoming quite a negative visit that we no longer felt enthusiastic about.

Stayed here before and after our trip to the Scilly Isles. Ideal location for an overnight stay as very close to the quay and the car park. Rooms comfortable although the en suites are a bit small. Breakfast good with plenty of choice.

We booked at 6.15 for an evening meal, not served until 7.25 and when it arrived it was terrible ,I don’t think this is a normal occurrence - The England football game was on , The manager apologised and charged us nothing , but we do not feel that we will try it again.

we were served by sam & yaz who were very pleasant in fact sam came to the table & gave our dog a bowl of water & a dog biscuit.The food was excellent.

Breakfast are quite filling lots of different food to eat and the atmosphere is great very friendly group.

Was advised by the car rental company (Enterprise) that the Longboat could store our luggage whilst waiting the 3 hours for our train - correct (£3 per bag and well worth it). Had a drink as well before leaving - the Betty Stoggs beer went down very well. Did a quick bit of shopping in town before heading back for another pint and to collect our bags and suffer the 6 hour trip back to London. Very friendly staff, good service with a smile. Plenty of facilities available, will definitely pay another visit when next in town. Also offers food all day, including breakfast, rooms, free wi-fi, TV and a very pleasant atmosphere.

Es ist halt wie in allen Pubs, man geht vornehmlich zum trinken hin. Essen ist aber durchaus ganz gut.

Came here on my trip to Penzance March 2018.Had Curry and a particularly lovely apple crumble.Prices ok considering the quality. Drinks reasonably priced.

We had dinner here whilst waiting for the sleeper train.

Penzance Golden Girls gathered to watch a member take part in The Chase on television. We were provided with a room with a large screen and a super cream tea. We all agreed that the scones were as good, if not better than we have tasted in the past.

The staff is superfriendly and very nice. The food is based on local fresh fish, very tasty ☺ I have tried the goujons (I hope I spelt it correctly ☺), I suggest them if you want to try something very good

Stayed overnight in March. Quick check in. Parking is in car park down the street £6 per night. Room spacious, bed comfortable. Breakfast very greasy

We had a bar meal during a mid week visit to Penznace. The meals were very good and looked like they had been made fresh. A lovely atmosphere and a nice place to eat.

Billboard outside enticed us to enter offering "delicious food, served all day". Admittedly we were a family of 10, but at 1.45pm when we arrived we were asked whether we had a table reservation. As we hadn't they said they wouldn't be taking any more...

We ate in the early evening. Nice ambiance inside the pub and the staff were very friendly. However, the food was disappointing. My husband had the Monday special of curry, and I had soup and pie. The pie was homemade and tasty but unfortunately had been microwaved so the pastry was soggy.

Went here for an early evening meal with my partner. Service and food was good. waiter very attentive and informative....

I had the misfortune of staying here for one night. Woken up at 6ish with early 80's soft rock blaring...

had a lovely fish lunch, i had new potato's with my fish with fresh veg whilst my family had traditional...

This looked a promising venue at first glance, there were loads of customers tucking into the carvery. However I ‘just...

Fantastic service!! And a gorgeous meal!!! Ordered steak sizzler and fish and chips highly recommended! Will definatly be going again!

Auf der Suche nach einem Pub sind wir zufällig auf das Longboat gestoßen und wurden dort durch das Personal sehr freundlich empfangen und bedient. Die Speisekarte bietet typische regionale Gerichte und sowohl der fangfrische Fisch als auch das Rumpsteak waren sehr gut.