The Maltsters in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

this pub is shut very poor reasons why told two different stories by different members of staff (or owners) do not attemt to go and you will not be disapointed looks like they have gone bust

Had a table booked which was booked over the phone on 31st Aug for 2nd Sept. They took my phone number etc. Turned up on the night to a note in the window saying shut for the week. Charming, why bother even taking my contact details in the first place. It’s been hit and miss since the current landlord took over but I finally give up trying to support this local business.

Poor experience after querying the prices of drinks, my friend bought two drinks for one price then I bought the same drinks 30mins later and charged one pound more. When I politely queried I was rudely told that it’s not the case and I was wrong, I was left feeling embarrassed and made to feel I was wrong, worryingly I found out the staff member was the landlord ! How true I am not sure but talking to some locals this is quiet common where the price list differs to the price charged!

Was recommended this pub by an old work colleague visited at lunchtime and after speaking with the lady behind the bar as we thought it was closed she explained that due to the summer holidays they aren’t busy during the day especially if it’s good weather they don’t do food at lunchtime due to this we had a drink only did order a pint of larger which unfortunately they had sold out of so chose another then the lady came out and gave me a complimentary bottle of beer as they didn’t have it on draught which was a lovely gesture looked at the food menu for the evening as we were looking for somewhere to eat that evening menu looked impressive and a good choice but unfortunately they were fully booked and couldn’t squeeze us in which was a shame but we fully understood it’s a very old pub if you like this sorts of places great seating area in the bar friendly staff would recommend

My wife selected this venue based on the sample menus we were able to find online and to say it didn’t disappoint would be a massive understatement…. We have an old dog who is disabled and the amazing welcome she and I received was so lovely and indicative of how we would be treated for the duration of our evening. Being fans of prawns we ordered some to share for our starter. The description failed the dish we ended up with by some margin. Seriously, just order the prawns. We struggled to find any negatives with our visit but one was that the description of the prawn starter simply does not do it justice. We all agreed that we could have ordered a few of these with the croquettes we also had as a starter plus some chips and we would have left feeling like we had just had one of the best meals on our little trip to Cornwall. But we also had some mains and thank goodness we did…. I’m assuming you don’t know my wife but trust me when I say, if she says the pork belly (which her mother had and was willing to share through some serious maternal adoration) was one of the best examples of that dish she has ever had, that is EXTREMELY high praise indeed. And she had the lamb shank, which was also awesome. So awesome, in fact, that the small taste I was allowed left me convinced that this would probably be her death row meal. Amazing. And I didn’t even have it! My father in law and I were having to make bargains with our ageing bodies, being as how we had red meat the night previous and aren’t fans of heart disease but, fortunately, the Maltsters had an amazing mushroom risotto on offer. This was so tasty that it didn’t feel like a compromise for even a second; perfectly cooked rice, an astonishing surfeit of mushrooms of many varieties, all perfectly cooked (no mean feat, kudos, chefs!) and how have I never thought to pair a mushroom risotto with garlic dough balls before?? Genius is the only word. All the staff we interacted with were lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful with any request we had. Honestly, S-Tier kudos to the serving staff, kitchen staff and my wife for selecting this venue, we talked for a long time after about what a great night we had had. Thanks guys., long may you continue!

We visited recently as a family of 3 adults and 2 children and had the Carvery which was absolutely fantastic. Great choice of meats and accompaniments all cooked very well. We all enjoyed every bite including the children! Staff were very friendly and polite. We will be back as the pub is fairly local to us.

Arrived for lunch just before 2pm.....website says lunch served until 3pm....however kitchen was closed because "it had been a slow service" Okay, can understand that, but if you arbitrarily close the kitchen perhaps you should put something to that effect on your website. Would be helpful if you published your Sunday carvery menu on your website. Maybe we may try again ......but will phone first !

One of the best carvery’s we have had and the nicest staff. So friendly nothing is too much. A lovely atmosphere we will continue to go back as it’s a local pub for us. Can’t recommend enough.

This is a pub we have used many many times before. Of late sadly we have seen the level of service and quality of food vary immensely. Thursday 6th June 2024 culminated in a massive waiting time and very poor food served. This is a lovely country pub, but the owner needs to understand that this level of service and quality of food will not be tolerated and customers will vote with their feet as they did on Thursday. One young lady manning the bar and serving at the tables is not good enough. It was not a secret it was Royal Cornwall show and it would be busy. Lot of disgruntled customers that we spoke too. Sort it out!!

A really great evening, dinner with friends. The person behind the bar was truly excellent - kind, polite, funny, professional, efficient - everything you ever need for a good night out. Well done - everyone should go!

Gorgeous little pub. We were seated in a booth round the corner. The decor is gorgeous and it feels nice and spacious but also cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, portions are very generous. It would have been a 5* but there was only one front of house staff member on and he was trying to juggle everything on his own. Massive kudos to Jacob for managing to keep on top of all the customers by himself! We would definitely recommend a meal here!

Family meal out at this lovely pub, the food and service were awesome. My steak was lovely and my daughter’s children’s pasta dish was a great size. My son can’t eat dairy so ordered a burger without cheese. The dinner came out and there had been a slight mistake in that the burger came out with cheese but the staff had already recognised this and were very apologetic. A short time later the chef came out with a new burger without cheese and was again very apologetic. The loaded waffle was massive and tasty. All in all lovely night out, great food, service and beer. Will definitely be back.

Honestly the best Sunday carvery my wife and I have ever had. The selection of meats are so well cooked , the vegetables are always a superb and the home made yorkies are to die for. The portion sizes are huge! All in all making for a fantastic Sunday lunch

We visited on a Wednesday night and had a very warm welcome from all of the staff and locals. It happened to be curry night which was a good selection of dishes buffet style. Very good value too as it was unlimited! We stayed for the quiz night which was excellent! Perfect difficulty level and a very friendly atmosphere. We left with a box of chocolates as a prize and a bottle of wine after a very unexpectedly lovely evening. If you’re looking for a casual, local pub for a drink in a beautiful Cornish village then definitely pay it a visit!

This was a birthday dinner for my partner with his family. Whilst Paulina our lovely server was chatty, she seemed busy behind the bar and, I'm sure through no fault of hers, left us waiting for long periods. FYI The pub was not busy with food orders as there seemed to be only one other table eating, maybe that was a good thing or we might have had to wait even longer! The menu was not the sample one, sadly, it was basic. The special was whole bass, which my partner enjoyed with savoy cabbage and baby carrots. The beyond burger also looked good, ordered by the vegetarian in our group. Fish and chips, pasta and ham and eggs, basic and ok, we did enjoy the chips, crispy and fluffy on the inside. Honestly it was ok, average, it did not blow us away but it wasn't the worst either. I wouldn't want to go if it was very busy I suspect everything would have taken even longer... However if its a gorgeous day and you are passing through Chapel Amble on your way to the coast, chips and a beer here would be perfect.

One of the friendliest welcomes from Paulina - she could not have been more helpful. My husband had the cheeseburger and I had a cheese and ham sandwich. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. We had our dog with us and she was warmly welcomed by Paulina who brought her a bowl of water. Plenty of parking in the village and lots of seating in the pub. A lovely fire to make a damp February day better. We will definitely be back and will recommend to friends. Thank you Paulina. Keep smiling your lovely smile.

Lovely food, great staff. We came to the restaurant for lunch as we are staying in the local area and choose to spend money in the villages rather than in the seaside towns. There is a good choice on the menu, the staff are attentive and the food is freshly cooked to order. The quality of the food was excellent and the portion sizes are generous.

Booked for lunch online. Booking confirmed. Drove 30 miles to pub but received a phone call 1/2 hour before booked time to say that booking was cancelled. No reason given!

Went for Sunday Carvery, incredible array of well cooked meats. A vegetable collection of magnitude all beautifully prepared and presented. The meats were perfectly cooked and the vegetables had just the right amount of crunch. Lots of extra sides too. The staff are friendly and attentive. A must.

I haven’t been to the Maltsters for a couple of years and not since the new Landlord (also chef) has taken over. It’s always been a friendly pub , and still is with warm friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. The decor has been carefully revamped and looks fresh but still retains the character of the old pub . It was my turn to book the annual family lunch for 12 for the day after new year . I asked for a traditional roast with everyone comfortably seated around one table and left the rest for the pub to arrange. The result was great! . . Olives and focaccia on the table before starters and then a choice of three roasts including short rib of beaf , roast pork with cracking and roast chicken or all three!. The best ever roast potatoes, parsnips , Yorkshires and four veg were served on the table . The quality was great and it was nice that you could have a little or as much as needed, so great for the hearty eater !. This was followed by a surprise glass of dessert wine and then a traditional pudding , all for a very reasonable price. We all had a great time and I will be booking again soon, definitely not one to be missed! .

Visited today for lunch with a group of friends. The carvery lunch was superb and the staff were lovely. Thank you!! Looking forward to returning.

I booked a Christmas lunch for my grandson, his fiancée and me for 13:15 on Christmas Day. The menu was outstanding and the food truly excellent. Sadly, however, there was an obvious staff shortage and the wait for our main courses unacceptable even for a very busy time. That said, the staff kept their smiles going and did their best to make us and other customers very welcome, so hats off to Jez, Lily, and Paulina. As always in this local hostelry, the vegetables were obviously freshly cooked and - unlike so many other places - had not been kept warm for hours! A very well done to Kerrie and the team. We’ll be back!

This was our second visit but the first to their Sunday carvery. The staff are genuinely friendly and the service is excellent. The beer is delightful and the wine we chose (Argentinian Malbec) was really good value for money. The food was outstanding. A selection of all the classic Sunday roasts, with a lovely array of vegetables, which were cooked to perfection. Incredibly impressive. Will be back and soon.

Fantastic carvery!! Visited today off the back of reviews and they weren’t wrong! They fitted us in last minute for seven of us for carvery. The meats were outstanding, veg selection fantastic and service wonderful. Well worth a visit!

Just had a snack lunch as we had had a late breakfast. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Beer was good too. Service was excellent. Would thoroughly recommend.

Superb, outstanding lunch, service was good the food was great, prices were reasonable, highly recommended, really nice pub

We have visited this pub over the past decade and have seen it rise through the 2010s and its fall post covid. Happy to say it's now back on top form, possibly even better than before. The scallops and hake were as good as the gastro pubs in the area. It was a quiet Saturday night. They definitely deserve better!

A truly delightful lunch for a very reasonable cost - excellent food, just that crucial little bit different, combined with an utterly comfortable ambience. This village pub is really competing with far more pretentious (and much more expensive!) so-called gastro hostelries and is well on the way to beating most of them.

We arrived exactly at the time our table was booked for and we’re promptly ushered to our table. I wanted to look and see what was on draught, I was then told “ok, you can look but we’ll take your order at the table”, I was then watched over by the waitress whilst I looked. We then sat at the table and the drinks were brought over. It’s a carvery lunch on a Sunday, we waited 40 minutes to be “allowed” to go up and get our food. The prices for the small and medium were fair but then there was a £6 hike to the large, which got you “1 more slice of meat”. When we finally got to the carvery, there was a choice of rolled pork, short rib, a beef joint and lamb, where was the Turkey/chicken/gammon? Sadly all the meat was tasteless and so fatty, the pile of fat on my plate at the end took up 1/4 of it. Fat is supposed to add flavour, not this time. We promptly asked for the bill, this was brought and we were told to pay at the bar, which then consisted of another 5 minute wait while the people in front of us got their drinks. We honestly were disappointed. We’ve been coming back for years, but the prices and poor food were not good. Numerous people around us were also complaining that the wait was unacceptable.

Can’t recommend this place highly enough. The food is superb. Had a beautiful meal on the Saturday night, loved it so much, we booked the Sunday carvery. I’ve never had one as good! I’m in hospitality and very surprised how good it was. Run by the owners/ all hands on and hospitable staff. Dog friendly too! Their prices aren’t as extortionate as everywhere else in the area Please take the time to drive here and try. They deserve to be a successful place to visit. Will be back when we are back down in the area. I just hope the locals realise what a gem of a place they have. I wish it was my local.

We went here for Sunday roast. It’s a carvery, just as good as a plated meal. The meat selection was amazing. I had the nut roast which was excellent. A great supply of vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings etc. Oh, and they remember that we...

What a pub 🥰 Staff were very accommodating, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. During our stay in Chapel Amble we went in EVERY day. Each visit we were made to feel welcome by all the staff and locals alike. Even Mooseman our Jack...

We were last down in Chapel Amble Sept 22, the pub was shut. It has now been open for nearly a year and it is brilliant. The food is excellent, the Sunday carvery is superb and the menu during the rest of the week is...

Enjoyed a lovely evening at The Maltesers. Welcoming hospitality, excellent food & atmosphere. I was surprised to find that my cheeseburger was a double burger, (handmade), very tasty, served with slaw & fries. Other half had ham, local eggs & chips. He loved the ham,...

great staff very good beer fantastic food what more could you want will be back when we next visit cornwall in the new year

Brilliant food fantastic hosts your made to feel very welcome by the team. Stayed in the village on our holidays and spent most evenings in this pub it was that good.

Been coming to Cornwall for over 15 years and found this little gem by mere coincidence Booking was advisable( always a good sign) The young lady I spoke to turned out to be Poppy a delightful and friendly young lady We were welcomed as if...

We didn't know that it was a carvery on booking, but that didn't matter to us. When we arrived the owner was so welcoming and friendly. This is a dog friendly pub and all the staff were very fussy over all the dogs. We had...

Four of us (plus our lovely dog) arrived at the pub for an evening meal about 1815. The staff were very helpful and friendly and gave us a table straight away. Drinks were served quickly and we ordered our food not knowing what to expect....

We have visited The Maltsters twice in last 10 days, for carvery and for curry and quiz night. Both times we have been welcomed by very friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. The meals we had were delicious and plentiful. Best carvery we’ve...

My family and I visited for the Sunday carvery from a local recommendation and it is safe to say we weren’t disappointed. They catered very well for gluten intolerance and veggies, I didn’t feel like I was missing out at all. The food was well...

It’s a lovely location but to be honest the food is at best average and overpriced. The kids meals are poor quality and over priced. The steaks are greasy and not cooked as per order. The one plus is the problem with our meals was...

Fantastic Sunday carvery roast. The offer a choice of small, medium or large meat portion. The small still allows for several slices of meat and they all come on the same size plate so plenty of room for veg. A great choice of veg inc...

Fantastic welcome and so friendly. Can’t believe we haven’t found this place before whilst on holiday. What a little gem. The chowder was amazing and so perfectly seasoned, the Hake was beautifully cooked as was the rest of the dish. We were made to feel...

It might be useful to give our age range to start with, ie 67 to 81. This is relevant with regard to the portions, way too much. I know it is difficult to judge what a persons appetite is but when the staff tell you...

We booked last minute as a table of 7 and had a gorgeous time! The food was incredible! The portions were huge, the food was delicious. All seven of us ate well and all commented on how lovely the food was. We all said we’ve...

Sounds like a cliche on these review sites, but best Sunday lunch ever! Meat was plentiful and beautifully cooked, lots of other items on the carvery to add to it, all tasted lovely. Staff were all welcoming and cheerful. Definately coming again when we can.

Booked ahead for the Sunday carvery with the family. Food, drinks and service were all spot on! Quite busy and there was a short queue for the carvery, but the gentleman serving was helpful and clearly well informed about the various cuts of meat on...

Visited for my surprise 50th birthday/family reunion on a Sunday for the carvery, absolutely fantastic food and great hosts, added an extra day to an up coming trip back down to Cornwall just so we can go for another Carvery 👌👌

Called here for lunch. Made to feel very welcome and dog friendly too! Had mussels to eat and were delicious and a generous serving too. My husband had the ham and eggs and he said the ham was excellent. We were very impressed and too...

The Malsters Arms offers a great Curry and Quiz Night on Wednesdays. The food was home cooked, plentiful and delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the quiz tremendously. and will be returning there in the future.

This is a fabulous pub. The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great, traditional pub. We visited as a family and ate burgers, salad, hand carved ham and the children had sausages and chips and a pasta...

Went on a Sunday when they had a carvery on. The food was amazing, best meal Iv had out for a long time. Dogs are aloud in the pub. One of our party waited at the table with the dog and then was aloud to...

We went for a meal here tonight as we were staying at the olde house on holiday & we wanted to treat a family member to a nice dinner on her birthday for our last night. The pub has a great atmosphere & we all...

We went as a family of 5 for our last night in Cornwall after a lovely week but were disappointed with the chaotic way the pub was run. It was explained that new owners had recently taken over and the waitress was also new so...

Great Sunday carvery everything cooked to perfection ,you can have small/medium /large ,would highly recommend in a small village

Fantastic food, very well cooked, staff who did their best for us and good value. A wonderful old pub being tastefully done up. Well done!

Very expensive sandwiches, £17.50 for 1 crab sandwich, friendly staff. No menu offered, lesson learnt, always ask price before ordering!

Had an excellent dinner with friends. The food was very good and the staff excellent. Only criticism is the spring on the front door (which we were sat near) closes it very slowly to begin with and then slams it shut in the last 10cm....

Old fashioned country pub. Service very good, but more importantly the portions were massive and the taste was excellent! I had mussels which came in a massive pot with lots of bread to soak the delicious sauce.

Stopped off on the way back to Port Isaac from a trip to Bodmin. We had the superb ploughman’s lunch and persuaded them to give us cheese and ham. The ploughman’s was excellent. We went back tonight to have and evening meal again the food...

Whilst staying near Wadebridge for the first time we stumbled across this pub whilst taking a drive around " discovering " the local area. I'm glad we did because we discovered a real gem! The atmosphere, ambiance ,and service was fantastic. The food was amazing...

Staying locally we booked from 4th June for 5 evening meals. On the very first evening..the belly of pork was uncooked and inedible..and when we complained we were told ‘sorry about that’.. also some ‘ gentleman’ were lounging around the bar shouting at ‘Alexa’ to...

It's been a number of years since we have been to this pub, and after our experience last night - we will be frequent visitors. The pub is under new management however has lost none of it's original charm. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming...

Lovely pub, we popped in on a Wednesday evening not knowing it was curry and quiz night! Plenty of choice of fresh home made curries and accompaniments which were delicious. One of the bar staff was disorganised but the rest were friendly and helpful. Would...

Lunch yesterday at The Maltsters’ Arms and it was wonderful. Lovely front garden to welcome us and a very friendly Landlord. Nice half of Doom Bar and an excellent orange juice and lemonade. The food was amazing - they upsized the Caesar Salad side dish...

We went to the Curry and Quiz night and had an excellent time - even if we came last in the quiz!! The curry was excellent, full of flavour, the quiz was fun and the host was welcoming and informative.

We are on holiday and visited this lovely dog friendly pub last night and, as it was a Monday, thought that it may be quiet. Wrong, as we entered around 7pm there was a pleasant buzz of people chatting. After a warm welcome by the...

Just had Sunday carvery. Absolutely fabulous. Cater for vegetarians. Very friendly staff. Excellent portions of home cooked food and a good selection of local drinks. Highly recommended . We're going back on Wednesday for quiz and curry night.

We have been coming to this lovely pub for years for their carvery every time we are back in Cornwall, but on returning a couple of Sundays ago we were so disappointed. It seemed to lack all the bustling atmosphere it used to have. We...

Very disappointing ambience, greeted by unfriendly bar staff who couldn’t be bothered to explain anything. Put in small room off to the side which was freezing cold and felt like we didn’t belong in the pub. Food only saving grace, it was Sunday roast and...

Unfriendly welcome for Sunday lunch from young lady behind bar- not interested. Bar supervisor sat moaning in public bar about staff/tips. Saving grace was the lunch served by a man who was really trying his very best. He did a great job carving, really friendly...

As we had such a lovely experience in October last year we returned for another Sunday roast. The food is amazing. The staff are all good and friendly. The proprietors are exceptional in their care for their customers. Couldn't fault it. The carvery is very...

We booked to have dinner at the pub as we were staying locally over Easter. An amazing roast dinner was waiting for us on arrival with a very friendly, welcoming host. We were offered both roast pork with crackling and turkey which were both delicious....

I’ve been visiting the Maltsters Arms since the early 1970’s and was really looking forward to returning again now the place is under new ownership but I have to admit to being seriously underwhelmed during our visit on Easter Sunday. I was intending to book...

Booked here last minute. We were not disappointed!! Great pub! Lovely service by two ladies. I had a pint of prawns, beautiful, some bread would have been a nice addition. Hubby asked for mussels as a starter which they accommodated and was awesome. We both...

Had dinner here today, absolutely great experience. It was a difficult day for the landlord as he had been let down by staff, short notice, Despite this the service and food was very very good. Additionally made by the lovely ambiance of the pub. Certainly...

A group of 14 of us (8 adults and 6 children) had a New Year’s Eve meal whilst holidaying here, we couldn’t fault it, amazing food cooked perfectly and very attentive staff. We will definitely be looking to book again for news years eve 2023!!!!

We stumbled upon this gorgeous pub and proceeded to visit three days in a row! Wonderful, cozy pub with friendly staff and the most amazing food. We had mussels - being a family of sea food foodies who have eaten in some wonderful places, the...

Great pub, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, reasonable prices and delicious food!! Family holiday, with children and grandparents, everyone was happy, also dog friendly, we will definitely be coming back!

Visited whilst on holiday, great choice of drinks and food. We had starters and mains. Generous portions and decent prices. Lovely meal would recommend 😊

This pub was recently taken over and initially struggled due to problems with staffing and equipment but they are past this now. The food is fab, the log fire and warm welcome is turning this into a fantastic local village pub. We have eaten here...

Recently opened and is running well with a lovely couple whom are polite and welcoming. Locals and tourists mix well and socialize in a real pub environment - well worth a visit

1 Well what can I say . Fawlty Towers comes to mind. My life is too short to go into every detail but the poor guy has just taken on the lease of the pub. He obviously was not a bar man or landlord in...

Genial host. Good Sharps beer (properly kept). A tradtional pub ro treasure and keep alive. Visit and enjoy. Long may it not change too much!

Staying at local accommodation looking forward to advertised pub /restaurant, was told the pub is closed, awaiting new lease / licensee, and nearest pubs a couple of miles away. Shame.

Good food, reasonably priced and with friendly service. Variety in the menu at a fair price, which we were unable to find at other venues in the area.

A beautiful little pub in the lovely village of Chapel Amble. The pub is really clean and well maintained. Lots of drinks and food to choose from with fish bring prevalent. I had fish pie which was absolutely fabulous and my Husband had sirloin steak...

Had a wonderful supper, delicious food, lovely atmosphere by the wood burning stove and excellent service all around.

Quick winter break to Cornwall and a meal at this great pub. Food was fantastic the sauce with the mussels was amazing, maybe have that as a main next time. Staff were very friendly and mixing it with the locals gave this place a really...

Great welcome and great food. Lovely ambience with friendly staff. I went with family and we had a lovely meal and participated in the excellent, well prepared quiz. So good I went back 2 days later with friends. Same lovely welcome from Amber and lovely food. Thank you.

The food here is fine but that’s it, just average pub food with not much selection. The staff don’t seem overly interested and the pub lacks atmosphere which is a shame. The food was hot and arrived quite quickly.

Nice beer which about all you can say is a positive. Overall, if you’re not local AVOID. Claim to be dog friendly but “asked to sit outside in the sun” as people would be eating - nobody came to eat. Along come a group of local with dogs happily welcomed with the dogs inside served with a smile all I had was an nice pint and some passive smoking in the doorway with my dog.

Delicious food , really friendly staff. Good lively situation right on the High St. Felt quite safe as tables well apart

We have visited this country pub / restaurant every year whilst oh holiday in Cornwall. We have always enjoyed good food and drinks together with a great atmosphere.

Wonderful food, huge portions and great service! Couldn’t fault any of it, would happily go again next time we’re in the area

A very nice pub/restaurant tucked away in a small village off the beaten track. The sea bass fillets and slow roasted pork belly were delicious and very filling. We could only manage the Eton Mess for dessert, which was enjoyable. There was a nice atmosphere and the waiting staff were pleasant and helpful.

This is such a lovely, cosy spot. We had a meal with family, some of whom ran late. It was no bother to the staff who were nothing but accommodating. Great drinks, good food, and a cosy atmosphere. The only let-down is that it closes quite early and is a bit over-priced.

Visited The Maltsters to enquire about availability of a table and the staff were most pleasant and refreshingly helpful. As a result we made a booking for 4 persons and were not disappointed. The belly pork was the best we have eaten compliments to the chef and the staff.

It's a shame, the food was pretty good, the restaurant area pleasant and the location lovely, but the service was very poor. We were pleased to see that they were operating covid restrictions and offering table service only, but 15 minutes after being seated nobody had come to take our order for drinks. My wife approached the bar and asked if we could order, received no apology or offer for someone to come to the table just asked 'what do you want'? When our main courses arrived we waited 3 or 4 minutes for the side dishes and vegetables (not a long time in situations other than when you are watching your food go cold). There was no shortage of front of house staff (I counted at least 6) but at any one time 2,3 or 4 of them were around the bar chatting (including during the period when we couldn't get to order). With one notable exception of a young lady who was rushing around and being helpful, the staff gave the impression of not wanting to be there. No sign of staff actively scanning tables to give service, and we pretty much had to nab a passing server anytime we wanted anything. Also the Covid safe feel was a bit undermined by being served puddings by a young chap still wearing his Boardmasters Festival entry wristband.