The Old Ferry Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Quirky, atmospheric...welcoming and good Pub Grub menu ....

4 of us turned up on the off chance of getting a table for food and drinks. We were greeted and told we’d be accommodated. A lovely table overlooking the estuary. We had a sharing board of chicken, pork and beef cauliflower cheese, veg and a mammoth Yorkshire pudding. I’m not sure I can find the words to describe how the meat just melted in my mouth and so full of taste. The cauliflower cheese tasted fresh and full of flavour. Nothing was too much trouble. When we asked for more gravy it came straight out. A lovely meal, friendly welcoming staff. We will be back.

Outstanding location, beautiful old historic pub and sensitively designed accommodation buildings, set in peaceful and idyllic surroundings of Bodinnick, overlooking Fowey. Friendly, knowledgeable owner, Paul, and attentive, helpful staff make guests feel welcomed. The rooms are tastefully decorated, comfortable and clean with fluffy towels, a thoughtful selection of refreshments and pleasant en-suite facilities. Beds are divinely comfortable, spacious and prepared with crisp linen with a buttery soft feel, definitely welcomed after a long day out. Heaven! At night, it is peaceful and serene. The pub menu provides a good variety of options, delicious, generous food portions and caters for all tastes. The bar is stocked with a wide range of ales, wines and spirits, including locally distilled gin. Friendly company and a safe haven for any guest lucky enough to stay here. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Wow, sums it up really, for lots of reasons. Staff are just lovely, all of them. From the owner to the bar staff to the 2 lovely ladies doing breakfast in the morning and the lovely young lady who looks after us in the everning cooking and serving. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all lovely and friendly. The room was lovely, there was a dogs bed, food bowl, water bowl and treats waiting for our dog, fresh towels and linen for us. Spectacular views and spacious. When they say dog friendly thats what they mean! Nothing was too much trouble. All the staff had treats for the dog, a dogs towel was even ready and waiting after a very wet before breakfast walk!. Archie the owners dog is lovely, our dog loved him! Staff were great with walk suggestions that we wouldnt have thought of too. Will we be coming back? Yes we will! Thank you for making our stay so lovely and enjoyable.

Very old and quaint village pub, wasn't sure what the food would be like but was very pleasantly surprised, it was absolutely superb! All 6 of us agreed it was some of the best we have ever tasted, would definitely visit again, even if I had to walk the steep hill again - it was worth it!!!

Only popped in for a meal and it was fantastic home made food lovely quirky pub with a lovely dog

Fabulous location with beautiful views. Food plentiful A special mention to the breakfast staff who were a lot of fun and a fabulous start to any day Really enjoyed my time here and looking forward to staying again Staying again and enjoying it just as much

A very warm welcome and good pub grub with generous portions. A nice selection of local drinks and home brews available. Will definitely visit again.

A very warm welcome with good quality pub grub and interesting selection of drinks.

A beautiful and Idyllic B&B. Cosy and charming with lovely professional staff!! Delicious Breakfast and Dinner menu. A must go to location when visiting Fowey!! I will be back next year! Looking forward to seeing the updates whilst keeping the beautiful history and heritage of The Old Ferry Inn!! A little gem!! And Archie is a bonus!!

We have recently stayed at the Old Ferry Inn, it was absolutely fantastic. The staff were excellent, and the owner cooked the most gorgeous breakfast. We stayed in room 8 which was beautiful, very clean with beautiful crisp white cotton bedding. It had the most amazing view of both the town and the sea. This is an old pub, full of character and charm and we were made to feel very welcome. We will definitely go back again. Whilst staying there, I lost my bracelet and didn't discover this until I was home. I telephoned the pub and the staff looked for it, and found it and posted it back to me - no charge. Thank you Old Ferry Inn, you have been amazing.

Questionable food. Tastes like what you would imagine bad breathe would taste like. Onions, ONIONS ONIONS 😭! Drinks were sad and tasted like pee. Waited about 30mins for a very disappointing meal.

We had an amazing three nights at The Old Ferry Inn (July 2024) with our cat. It was a relief to know the hotel was pet friendly and includes cats as well as dogs. All the staff including Kath, Sharon and Kyle and Pete, were great people and super friendly. The views from the restaurant and the terrace are awesome with views across the river to Fowey. Delicious breakfast and we had evening meals on two nights and the food was of a high standard and cooked to perfection. Room was lovely, shower was one of the best we've experienced. A great hotel, lovely location, super staff and superb food and drink from this historic, traditional Inn. Thank you Paul you're hotel gave us an amazing experience. Highly recommended.

Wonderful old inn with nice new rooms in an annex

From the moment we arrived we were treated like family. The staff are all so very nice and super friendly, and the food was excellent. Good pub food served with a smile and watched over by the most gorgeous, huge fluffy dog whose home it is. We stayed for 4 days exploring the area and enjoyed spending the end of every day watching the boats go by on the river from the deck or our room. Highly recommend for a relaxing break.

Lee's Chicken curry was delicious.

Best Sunday roast ever! Very friendly and helpful staff. Stunning location. Highly recommended. We will return!

Very rude staff! We made a booking via their online booking. We paid £30 deposit for roast dinner which they said they offered into the evening. We turned up, it was completely dead and despite being told we’d get table service, no one helped us. They then refused to give us a refund, so will be taking this up with the restaurant and booking company they use.

Amazing food great service wonderful views very friendly atmosphere allows dogs 🐶

got food poisoning during my stay in my opinion from the chilli can Carney Only disagreed and said several people had had this – I’m not okay. Also quoted food portion takes longer to appear. From Internet understand this is not true and can appear within 30 minutes. Room is very small, only a few hooks on the wall to han g clothes. Toilets too close to the wall, not comfortable to sit on

Spent 3 lovely nights at this wonderful pub. We loved the delicious food (we enjoyed suppers and breakfast), gorgeous rooms and the very friendly service. Stunning views and a great base for the beautiful Hall Walk. An absolute brilliant stay and very happy to recommend. Thank you Paul and staff (Sharon and Cath in particular) for looking after us so well.

Felt a bit unloved in places round the building, but friendly service and big portions.. bit difficult to park with a bit of a walk or ferry ride to get there didn't stay just there for Sunday lunch

The Old Ferry is a lovely tradition pub, in a glorious setting….but greatly let down by disinterested staff. The bar maid clearly didn’t want to be there and her boredom was evident, which spoilt an otherwise great pub.

We booked a two night stay at the Old Ferry Inn at a high nightly rate. We arrived to find the building wrapped in scaffolding with building work happening on the neighbouring property and noisy roofing work happening at the Old Ferry. No mention was made on the website or at booking of any works. On checking in we were told work would cease at 4 pm that day for the weekend. A limited version of the truth as on Saturday morning at 8 am scaffolders arrived to reposition the scaffolding accompanied by loud dance from 11 am - a little at odds with tranquility implied by the pictures on the website. A bit more honesty with customers and maybe a small discount on a £225 a night room might go a little way to mitigate against the understandable need to make repairs. The staff at The Old Ferry Inn were very welcoming and friendly. The room comfortable, however, the overall experience fell well short of the promise and left us feeling a little exploited

Excellent Sunday lunch. Dog friendly.

Fantastic Sunday lunch - delicious food; great drinks; generous portions; with amazing views over the estuary to Fowey

Olde world, warm with open fires, dog friendly, view of the Fowey Ferry, Reasonable prices....very romantic , enjoyable, friendly time there.

Epic sharing sunday roast board. Friendly staff, we felt very welcome. Gorgeous newfoundland. Will definitely be back.

We had a very poor experience here having paid a considerable amount for our room with a harbour view in advance which was a mistake. The room was grubby with a tiny tv. There was no hot water for our shower on our last morning. Building and decorating was in progress in some corridors with plastic sheeting over a corridor entrance. Public areas looked tired. The pub itself has lots character with a quirky little room next to it selling various home distilled spirits. Our experience here was of a below average B & B.

Visited The Old Ferry Inn on Easter Sunday for a roast and will definitely be returning for future roasts!! The meat was cooked perfectly (went for the sharing board), lovely crispy potatoes and the cauliflower cheese was the best I've tasty for a long time. With beautiful views and friendly staff I would 100% recommend this place to anyone!

Had a roast in the bar with my wife and our dog on a cold rainy Sunday. The fire was on, the ale was great and the roast was amazing. Really friendly bar man and a nice chilled atmosphere. We will be back, with a pack of cards and the papers next time.

Excellent, great value pub food with large portions. Fantastic choice of dishes, really tasty. Lovely staff and great ambience. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic location. Undergoing improvements which looked very promising. It's been a favourite spot to visit for a great view for a lot of years. We've been again (February 24) and had the Sunday lunch. Wow. The "board" option of 3 meats for 2 to share is excellent. Succulent slow cooked meat and a very generous portion. Could be the best Sunday roast option anywhere.

We hadn’t visited the Old Ferry Inn for over 18 months following a dreadful experience. We used to go at least once a fortnight and then the new owners recruited an executive chef who to put it politely was a clueless idiot. We took a party of 6 and told them that it was our favourite restaurant in the area. The food was atrocious, a poorly constructed expensive and inappropriate menu. And to cap it all the Chef and his senior team were aloof and rude. We were therefore absolutely delighted to revisit and find that it is back to its excellent best. The old team are back in charge and the Chef is fabulous. As others have said on here Sunday Lunch is delicious and will prevent you needing to eat for the rest of the week. The beers are good (but a decent dark ale wouldn’t go amiss) and both lunch and dinner menus are extensive sensibly priced and delicious (whatever you order) So very very happy to have our local back!

We had the Sunday Roast for 2 which came on a wooden platter. The food was ok but we have had much nicer sunday roast. I would suggest the Yorkshires were not home made. Cost was £19 each which is a little expensive compared to other similar pubs in the winter. Staff were friendly.

Went for the roast on the recommendation on a friend who said we wouldn’t be disappointed and I’m please to announce we weren’t. We had the sharing board for 2. Instantly send photos to our families to create maximum FOMO. Nice food, nice staff. Winner. Thank Old Ferry Inn.

The food was great and will going back soon

It was great having dinner at the Old Ferry Boat. The food was excellent, with hearty sized portions and the drinks on offer were locally sourced and appropriately priced. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and the local area, which proved invaluable when planning the itinerary for the the following day. Overall, an overwhelming positive experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

We stayed here on our trip round the SW coast. Peter guided us in via the ferry and immediately gave us a tour and an induction to the place. Food great and the only brekky that gets 10/10 for me....perfect. the food was very good all round. Rooms are well done and staff are nothing short of lovely. We ended up meeting up with Paul (owner) and a couple of friends by chance in town and spent the afternoon with them. To summarise - what a welcoming and accommodating bunch, in a lovely quirky old place in a beautiful part of the UK. You'd be foolish to miss this out on your travels.

Oh wow… what a find! We arrived by ferry which in itself is a fabulous experience and worth the money, you can of course drive right the way round… (why would you?) Peter greeted us and showed us to our room which was beautifully decorated, they’d even provided dog bed, treats and water/food bowl.. gorgeous little touches like pillow spray for the adults, fabulous selection of drinks even juice and a bottle of ice cold water if you didn’t want hot drinks…we dumped our bags and went downstairs for a drink & ordered our meals which didn’t disappoint… Paul the owner made us feel so welcome and Archie his dog is the star of the show… Paul has a little shop which sells his own gin, vodka,Rum and some local products… the breakfast choices are to die for … I could go on and on … we had only booked 1 night however stayed 2 and only for having to get back home we’d have stayed longer… Fowey is a lovely town with plenty to do and see … we’ll definitely be back. Thank you Paul and your lovely team . Jane Phil and Ted x 🐾 x

Good no nonsense pub with the usual pub menu options. Had a great chicken curry but the fish and chips offered a frozen fish portion, disappointing as the pub is right by the sea! No evidence of the tapas menu mentioned in bio above. Service friendly and the pub really comes alive on Friday nights with the locals. Nice views across to Fowey and if you are staying there simply take the ferry as a foot passenger as it’s a one minute walk as you step off.

We originally thought we’d just pop in for a drink , being the halfway point of our walk on both sides of the Fowey … however as we had such a lovely welcome from the staff - coupled with the fact that we had been drenched by constant rain 🤠 - we decided to have our packed lunch another day & instead try their Sunday Roast . Happily there was a very imaginative vegetarian version (Beetroot Wellington) and we were offered a table at the top of the pub overlooking the River . The food was delicious , full of flavour , with all the trimmings …excellent Yorkshire Puds , lovely individual Cauliflower & Broccoli cheese things… crisped-up roasted spuds & tasty ‘Tomato’ gravy too ! We had a lovely lunch with great service and set in a wonderful location with a very relaxing atmosphere … it was quite the place to be & superb service from friendly staff & extremely good value for money to boot !

Avoided crowds at Fowey & popped here having read the great reviews. No dedicated parking so needed to road park up the hill. Lovely small old bar & dining area. We were made welcome, with the waiter going above & beyond, & our meals were delicious. Family & dog friendly.

This is currently a traditional pub serving pub food such as fish and chips , ham egg and chips etc. There is no evidence of the gastro-pub food that can be seen in the photos on trip advisor. The menu on the website is accurate. The food was freshly cooked and well prepared. Be aware that the small plates may not be viewed as a starter as such. My main meal was served before I had a chance to finish my whitebait. We asked for a dry white wine at the bar, but what we were served was not this at all. However on pointing this out it was replaced by something more appropriate. Whilst there is a lovely view , the upper dining room appears to be for hotel guests only,so from our table at the back of the eating area we could not see it. The website opens with information about the accommodation and not the food. This appears to reflect the focus of this establishment at the moment.

We ate here on our last night in Cornwall, following a recommendation and we weren’t disappointed. The bay window table had brilliant views over the Bodinnick-Fowey ferry and the river. The food was absolutely delicious but after our starters and mains we didn’t have room for dessert so can’t comment on those. A highlight of the meal was certainly the Fowey Mussels, the special that evening. The service was excellent and the chef came to speak to us and give us some recommendations.

We were staying nearby at Triggamore Farm Cottages and booked a late Sunday lunch. Great location and good outside terraces with views of the Fowey Estuary from Bodinnick to Polruan. Good pub food and plenty of it !

A friend had been some months ago and said it was OK. So instead of eating in Fowey we crossed on the ferry. We absolutely loved it. The food is pub food but the prices reflect that. The views are stunning and the coffee room...

Popped in for a drink but stayed on to eat. New menu is excellent value - lots of home cooked options. Would recommend the fish and chips and the ham egg and chips. Good drinks choice too.

The restaurant hours are not ideal for non-residents, because the last ferry back to Fowey is at about 8pm, but we'd heard about the Old Ferry Inn and the reviews looked pretty good. So we skipped lunch and got to the Inn for about 5.30....

Cool and eclectic with great bar. Super dog (and human) friendly pub that has its own distillery and little shop with goodies which are worth checking out. The food is traditional pub grub made from quality ingredients and the breakfast was excellent. Not a sausage...

Lovely pub with a great range of beers. They also produce their own gin on site. The gin was amazing! As are the fab views down the estuary. We also tried a few of the side dishes for lunch all of which were nice and...

STOP searching for somewhere to dine / drink / stay in Fowey - YOU FOUND IT!! Lovely owner, great staff, friendly vibe, incredible views, stunning bedrooms (with Bramley products!), delicious food. 10/10 experience at the Old Ferry Inn - I can’t wait to return!

Fabulous few days at The Ferry Inn, great place to stay for visiting many of Cornwalls gems including the Eden Project. Very warm welcome by all the staff nothing was too much trouble, lovely twin windowed room, spotlessly clean, very comfy bed, views overlooking the...

Spent 3 nights here, had a lovely time, great staff and great service , breakfast and Sunday dinners are tasty and well presented. Views are so lovely to look out on to. Highly recommended the only down side is the walk up the hill to...

The first thing to note is it’s not in Fowey (it looks across the river at Fowey!) The advantage of this is you get the afternoon & evening sun sat on one of the two the amazing terraces watching all the activity on the river....

Very very rude, terrible customer service, took £20 deposit for booking a table and failed to disclose it was only the Sunday lunch menu available, I called and asked politely for a refund and was met with ‘it’s not our policy’ in an arrogant rude...

Came here for a quick pint one afternoon and discovered that they serve the most delicious vegan pies (cashew nut and apricot, I think) during the afternoon, along with a selection of cold deli treats for different diets. We had our ciders and pie -...

We are curry lovers originally from birmingham one of the epicentres for great curry. Tonight’s curry night was as good as it gets. Great fresh spices and truly wonderful aromas served by friendly informative staff . Cornwall is on the curry map finally . We...

Great Sunday roast for 11 of us. Sharing style worked really well. Generous portions. Staff friendly and attentive. We were there for three hours and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant area. We will be back

We ate here two nights on the trot and the food was simply stunning. Tapas the first night and then last night for the curry night. The flavours were out of this world, lovely friendly staff and the views of The Fowey River are spectacular!!...

Wednesday night is curry night at the Old Ferry Inn and it’s fast becoming a must do. Although busy, the amazing curries arrived promptly but we had all evening to properly enjoy our food and drink. Big thanks to Jake in the kitchen! And make...

Stopped here as this was on out circular walk (Halls walk) very lovely young lady behind the bar, drinks very good, it has its own micro gin distillery. Looked in the restaurant and it looked really nice. When we are next in the area we...

The view of the estuary from our window table for four was as delightful as the food was delicious. Beef brisket and pork roast served on a wooden sharing board ( two boards for four) had top class accompanying veggies and light crispy Yorkshire puddings....

Stayed in Bodinnick and was pleasantly surprised to find OFI, the food was fabulous and good value. Very impressed with all the staff in particular Nikita and James, both made our visits enjoyable. Looking forward to a return trip, hopefully soon

Visited The Old Ferry Inn for drinks with my wife on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in June after crossing the car ferry (on foot) from Fowey, following a recommendation from a friend. We weren’t disappointed, fantastic views from the balcony looking out across the river...

Fantastic location with spectacular views of Fowey Harbour from our table in the restaurant. It was curry night on our visit. Lovely food and wine and a great welcome from Landlord Paul and his staff.

Went for a meal on the Monday evening and although very expensive we were looked after well and didnt really mind paying the extra 10% for tips. However we went again on the following Saturday and they had put most meals up again. £21 for...

We had a lovely meal in the restaurant looking across the river to Fowey. Best meal of our week in Cornwall. Would definitely recommend! Lovely food and great service.

Despite being so close to Fowey, we found The Old Ferry to be very quiet. We found it at the end of The Hall walk, and are so pleased we did. Delicious pies and quiches and an amazing distillery and shop. Most definitely worth the...

It's difficult to travel with a mad Cocker Spaniel. If you have ever owned one, you will understand why. Just arriving at The Old Ferry Inn was such a welcoming event that by the end of the three nights, Elvis, my companion canine, knew all...

The Sunday roast was huge, melt in the mouth deliciousness. Offers to top us up on meat, gravy and veg were generous. The service was excellent and we loved the sticky toffee pudding - definitely the best I’ve ever tasted. There are excellent walks around...

What a sheer delight this place is and it’s staff and most importantly the food. My husband and I, our two boys and our furry four paws booked for one of their Sunday roast lunches and were delivered a fantastic feast. The views over the...

Really lovely place to stay and eat! The views are amazing and the food was delicious! My favourite was the sharing roast dinner for 2! Archie the bear (extra large dog) was a lovely welcome every day too! Highly recommend

Sharing board of beef brisket, lamb leg and pork shoulder. Tonnes of gravy, creamed leeks, fresh horseradish and vegetables. Perfectly cooked and more than enough. Good service and atmosphere.

This is our favourite place to enjoy a few days of peace and quiet! Great location on the Fowey River with easy access to Fowey. Friendly staff and very dog friendly too. Excellent restaurant with views across the river to Fowey or enjoy dining on...

We had Sunday lunch at the Old Ferry Inn on 6th February, and it was fabulous on every count! We knew the inn was under a gradual refurbishment when we visited Fowey last September, so it's only open at weekends at the moment, but we...

So glad we decided to visit this lovely pub for lunch yesterday. It was an amazing experience not just a roast. From the great service that James gave us, the in house gin, the river view and through to the yummy, excellently displayed meal, it...

We have just had the most superb Sunday Roast at the Old Ferry Inn. I have to confess I am not always a big fan of a roast but the sharing board of tender roast pork, lamb and beef was absolutely excellent. A wonderful selection...

Excellent Sunday Lunch, with great service. Took the ferry from Fowey and arrived to a warm welcome at the Old Ferry Inn. My 92 yr old mum was with us so without asking we where shown to a table in the lounge - so minimum...

We had a voucher to cash in from the Fowey Xmas market, so we took the ferry across from Fowey . We have often dined outside in the past, so we’re surprised to get a seat (with dog ) in the front room with a...

We have just got the ferry back to Fowey having been for Sunday lunch at The Old Ferry Inn. It was incredible! Slow roasted lamb, pork and beef arrived on a platter (for two) surrounded by roasties, a leek gratin and a large bowl of...

What a great find, although they weren’t offering a full lunch menu, we were still well looked after. The hospitality was second to none and incredibly dog friendly.

We have been coming to this pub for over 25 years and have stayed in the accommodation and when not staying here, drank and ate in the bar and restaurant. It has never failed or let us down, even through the different owners we have...

Was excited to visit this Pub again has have some lovely Pub meals over the years. Was lead through the bar area( which was empty of customers for A Friday night) to the restaurant- which I must say was very well decorated and did look...

On a cold, wet and blustery evening, we were greeted warmly on arrival. The service was great and the food was excellent; really enjoyed the 30 mile cheeseboard too. On our way out, we bumped into the chef who was interested to hear about our...

Weate hereon allfour nights of our visit and were well satisfied. Thre was just about enough variety so that we did not have to repeat ourselves though the "Catch of the Day" was the same on all four nights which was a bit odd. Portions...

Had a wonderful meal here Sunday evening. Lovely restaurant with stunning views over the estuary and Fowey. Great that it was dog friendly. Fine dining quality food with a real French influence. The scallops starter and the skate main course were both excellent and the...

Nice views if you don’t get sat behind a pillar. When we requested to be moved to a clear view of the stunning Fowey river, the table in question was reserved. In the 2 hours we were there no one sat there !!!!!. food ok,...

We have for years used the Old Ferry Inn for a pub lunch after doing the Hall Walk. Our first visit since the new owners took over a warm welcome to us and our dog, and the toilets are probably the best we used outside...

Chose to meet friends here as they were staying nearby. Had a lovely meal, good wine topped off with a fantastic view of the River Fowey. Will definitely be back.

Thought we’d try the local pub during our holiday in Fowey. Lovely setting and the food was very tasty. The scallops were amazing! My only criticism would be that my monkfish curry didn’t have very much monkfish in.

5 star for location, staff and food- we really couldn’t find any fault. Super friendly management and staff, particularly the lovely breakfast ladies!! Also, I am coeliac and the chef couldn’t have been more accommodating, and breakfast and dinner food was exemplary.

I had an absolutely delicious chicken burger which came with a lovely salad, which I married with gourmet fries mmmmmm it was delicious and hit the spot !!

Breakfast....very appetizing. Room............very clean Double Malt Whisky.......alot of tiny black insects found floating on the surface and at the bottom of the glass!!!!!.... We are going to be refunded the price of the whisky.

Used this Restaurant when it was under the previous managment and noted a marked improvement in decor.Sad to say that in two evenings meat was either not on the menu or on the "specials" and sold out. Tried to get the attention of the staff for some condiments to no availTried to order some sweets while the restaurant staff hidwhen we gave up she did appear for us tro settle the billPoor

Just lovely. Views, staff and gorgeous blueberry gin. A perfect afternoon pit stop. The new restaurant looks great too!

Fantastic evening at ‘The Old Ferry Inn’ in Bodinnick. Met by the welcoming staff and owner Paul, who just couldn’t do enough for us throughout the evening. We, 4 of us, started the evening with drinks on the sun terrace overlooking the stunning views of the river Fowey and Fowey itself. This was followed by an exceptional dinner of 3 courses. The starters were superb and I particularly enjoyed the special of Cornish King Crab. The mains were delicious with subtle clever touches on some classic dishes. My personal recommendation would be the delicately battered cod with accompanying hand cut chips, homemade tartare sauce and vinaigrette pearls. Desert was carefully crafted and my recommendation would be the signature raspberry gin jam torte with handmade raspberry gelato. We then enjoyed a few more drinks on the sun terrace watching the world pass by on the river. All in all, a fabulous evening and one we hope to repeat soon.

We ate at the newly opened, under new ownership, Ferry Inn, last Friday evening.We were warmly welcomed into the modern dining room up 3 short flights of stairs with a bird's eye view of the Estuary.The table setting was crisp, clean, modern. We were 2 couples, meeting up, both from Wales, both on holiday, so very relaxed.Our waitress, a delightful young lady is an asset to the restaurant, but it transpires that her first and only love is farming, so she will soon be leaving. She took our order, even though the Inn was busy, in a calm, friendly unhurried manner, recommending tonics to pair with the pink peppercorn gin. I must add, the choice was spot on, a glorious summery pale pink delight.I felt the service was discreet and ever ready.The 4 of us chose differently for each course, and the 4 declared each plate of food, was served beautifully, presented artistically, with quality produce, expertly cooked. All compliments to the chef.We were entertained by Paul, a partner in the business, helping out on service and our waitress's lively banter. He was basically begging her to stay, as she was so good.So, I enjoyed the charcuterie plate, local scallops, and the gold standard of all cheese boards.A magnificent platter of exquisitely arranged local cheese, tasting like home-made, well balanced pickles, oat cakes, a round of herbed butter and a stonking cider slush puppie, a novel palate cleanser.The other meals looked as good as mine, and were pronounced delicious too. Wherever the chef came from, his previous employer, must now be in tears and mourning his loss. If we did not live so far away, this restaurant would be a firm regular favourite, we would be most happy to work our way through the menu, and recommend unhesitatingly to all. The whole experience was without fault for all of us. Paul found time for a chat at the end of our meal, despite having a long drive home to Newquay. We would love to re-visit. If you are going to be down near Fowey, book weeks in advance, you definitely don't want to miss out.

What a lovely place! As soon as we arrived , we were greeted by Nicky and the owner Paul with his beautiful dog Archie . We were made to feel welcome from the off . Room and the en suite were basic , but adequate. Bed was very comfortable . Tea, coffee , water and biscuits provided every day . Restaurant food was excellent , ate in there 2 out of 4 nights and thought it was better than the restaurants in Fowey . Breakfasts were plentiful . All the staff were lovely and all very personable . There is a fantastic terrace overlooking the water , great for a pre dinner drink . The only negative I can think of is the fact that the hotel is the other side of the river from Fowey , so you have to take the ferry to get to the pubs and restaurants in Fowey , but it’s only £2 to cross as a foot passenger . After a day out , it was nice to come back to the peace and quiet of The old Ferry Inn , have a lovely meal and a drink with very welcoming people . Would we stay again ?…… Yes ! Definitely!!

The food was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the catch of the day (cod) and Chicken burger; well presented and delicious. Our experience of the service was rather poor. We had requested an outdoor table, which was not arranged for us when we arrived. We were seated originally inside where the atmosphere was quieter than that of the Etihad stadium. (We were the only table speaking with no music in the background!)Ordering food and drinks took a long time after we were seated. We were given the impression that we were a nuisance, which was unfortunate. The food was excellent so if the service was improved then we would be eager to return.