Based on 1.143 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 1.143 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 2171 in 3395 in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
Nº 608 of 983 British in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
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Excellent Sunday Roast, generous portions, served speedily by friendly staff.
David Sinclair . 2025-03-23
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Great local pub doing excellent food. Not up its own wotnot, which is refreshing.
Jo Henderson . 2025-03-13
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Fab dinner, good food. Great service.
James Fowler . 2025-03-12
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We had Sunday lunch there today and it was absolutely delicious! One beef and one pork with loads of veg, roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding on both! Great service from very smiley staff, many thanks we will be back!
Sarah . 2025-03-09
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First time visit, even though daughter lives locally. It was busy and although we had to wait for our table to be available and the food was a while it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed a beautiful roast. Generous portion and well seasoned! My daughter will be back 😊 thank you!
Tracey C . 2025-03-09
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Really enjoyed my Sunday lunch here. The staff were friendly and gave excellent service and the Sunday lunch was amazing! I Will definitely be coming back for more.
JulesT17 . 2025-02-24
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Went for Sunday lunch. Atmospheric traditional pub with good friendly service and excellent food will definitely visit again
Jules Thomas . 2025-02-24
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Excellent Sunday roast - really nice to see an independent pub so full and doing so well. Thanks
Fergus Lang . 2025-02-23
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The food and service in this place are on point. We couldn't have picked a better place for a well-made meal and table service. I highly recommend anyone visiting this area to go and have a meal.
Leon Maillard . 2025-02-12
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Had roast chicken and roast belly pork and both meals were amazing. Andsome geddon 👍🏻😀👍🏻
steve bullock . 2025-02-09
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Fabulous food and friendly service. Lovely cosy pub with an excellent menu. Great find. Would highly recommend and definitely go again. The mussels were outstanding!
Devondiva . 2025-01-21
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We came whilst we were on holiday both had steak it was delicious we always visit when we are here food is always amazing and staff very welcoming. Thankyou
H68 . 2025-01-04
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Worst food had in past year. Coronation chicken sandwich served in ciabatta which was so stale and tough. Chicken was dry with skin surrounding looking like a tape worm Halloumi with chilli jam sandwich also served in equally awful ciabatta. The halloumi looked like a dog poo and seemed like it had been double cooked. Tasted awful. We will definitely never dine here again.
Ted S . 2025-01-04
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Excellent evening meal with friendly service. Highly recommend.
Paul Milligan . 2025-01-03
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Wonderful welcome Fantastic food and beer Dog friendly. Booked to return in a couple of days !
Joanne Vaines . 2025-01-03
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What a pub. Kind and friendly staff, food is to die for, beer is amazing. A must place to dine.
Anthony Abbott . 2025-01-02
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Basing this review entirely on the roast potatoes that were put on the bar as a snack after the kitchen had closed on a Sunday. Outrageous. Buttery, garlicy heaven. Never had a better spud in my life.
Max Gammer . 2024-12-30
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Traditional pub, great beer, and wonderful vibe vibe.
John Rosenkrans . 2024-12-25
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Good food served well The Hake was served on a bed of interesting veg and mussels in mild curry sauce 😋 The potato nochi served with spiced beetroot puree, and parsnip wedges.and kale was well received by my wife 😋 2 Tiramasu finished the meal off a treat. Good choice of Beers and wine.
Simon Coyte . 2024-11-29
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Absolutely brilliant Sunday lunch! We normally have main then dessert but decided on starters instead, “great choice this week”!Loved the half cabbage charred with miso , soy and lots of other scrumptious ingredients. We chose different meats which were all cooked to perfection, lovely veg especially the twist on the red cabbage that anywhere else I normally don’t enjoy. My wife chose the roast pork that was so good… The service is always brilliant and they are just lovely and friendly, they can’t do enough for you. We’ve had so many great meals/evenings & afternoons here, roasts and eating from the menu on lots of occasions with friends and family thats always delicious… great creative Chef obviously! What else can I say, we just keep telling people and can’t stop going back ourselves 😋
Take_it_easy_jt . 2024-11-24
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We'd had a large breakfast so were just looking for a drink and a light snack out of the wind after visiting Cape Cornwall to see some choughs. I ordered a smoked mackerel scotch egg and my wife a ploughmans. My scotch egg was great and came with some salad, my wife gave me one of the 2 chunks of fresh warm bread from her ploughmans. Enjoyed my local beer too. The ploughmans was a chunk of Cornish Yarg and the ham was tasty and fresh. Good salad and crisps, red cabbage. Great value. Couple of fires on in the pub. Couple of dogs present. A step down to the clean toilets, not too steep. Limited parking but if we were in the area we'd certainly try to go back.
buzzard2000 . 2024-11-23
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Sunday Roast very little taste very disappointed waited a very long time for the table to be cleared ordered dessert and that was also disappointing, on what we had could not recommend
Guide59193758664 . 2024-11-10
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Really lovely welcome. Barmaid was friendly and helpful. Lunch was excellent and really good value. Great pub.
Jenna Burn . 2024-11-05
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A great pub, menu should suit all for a quick bite or a special occasion, the chef clearly enjoys his work.
Geoff Treseder . 2024-11-01
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Fantastic food, shockingly good. Squid was the best I’ve had. Halloumi fries were delicious. Fish and chips perfectly crisp. Unreal burger.
Dylan Cohan . 2024-11-01
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Two excellent meals at the Queens Arms during our week's stay in St Just. Great food, well kept local beer and friendly, efficient service - hope to return!
David Bradnum . 2024-11-01
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I love this pub so much! I come here with my family every time we are staying nearby, which is pretty much every year as we visit Cornwall regularly. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is warm and the staff are lovely ☺️ I highly recommend you stop here for a meal!
Maria Sharif . 2024-11-01
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Restaurant Quality Food at pub prices. Good selection of food, including Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free. Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing place. Would come again and look forward to it. The atmosphere was welcoming and so friendly. We all left with smiles on our faces.
Hollie Denham . 2024-10-30
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A superb dinner with friendly service. This pub also serves 'Lucky Saint' low-alcohol beer on draught, which made my evening.
mekydro . 2024-10-29
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Visited Thursday last week 17/10 , and can highly recommend the pork belly ,superb
Colin . 2024-10-22
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We had an amazing fish and chips in a generous portion. High spirits mood, very nice people. Definitely worth it.
Daniel Lobo . 2024-10-21
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We had a wonderful Sunday roast, the food and service were very good. The tables were constantly full which shows this is a popular place to eat. The meal was very good value.
Chris Tonkin . 2024-10-20
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Absolutely amazing local, freshly cooked food. Great atmosphere. Very friendly & extremely efficient service. Love it!
sally p . 2024-10-10
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Went for a Sunday roast with the wife here give a go. Wasn't disappointed at all.
DAVID BROWN . 2024-10-06
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Good standard of food, inventive menu. Nice atmosphere and busy, service a little scatty so deducted a star. Had to ask three times for a water and was given no apology, only a minor issue, I would return.
Faye B . 2024-09-29
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Unbelievable pub, I would never expect to find food & drinks of this quality in such a quaint village pub. Can’t wait to make a return visit sometime, despite being 5 hours away!
Josh Murphy . 2024-09-24
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Phenomenal food Mussels , mackerel , burger , soup (parsnip and curry ) out of this world
Chris Russell-Jones . 2024-09-23
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Excellent Sunday roast yesterday…pork and beef… very ample portions… to be recommended! Very efficient and friendly service.
Witterings70 . 2024-09-23
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I’ve dined here twice so far, and each visit has blown me away. The food is just exceptional and not what you would expect for a small village local. The service is always brilliant too. I will be telling all my friends, and will definitely be coming back each time I go past this way.
VIKKI JACOBS . 2024-09-22
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We stumbled upon this gem and were delighted we did. It was very busy so, having not pre-booked, we were lucky to find they could accommodate us for dinner. The fresh squid starter was top notch, the panzanella salad was delicious, and the smoked pork belly was outstanding. The chips get a thumbs up too! Really good, prompt service and very friendly, proficient staff. Altogether an excellent experience. 👌
Sally D . 2024-09-18
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It is a while since I reviewed The Queen’s Arms, we’ve got into the habit of walking up here when we are in Nancherrow for our monthly visits, and I have to say since the change of ownership 2 years ago (?) we have not been disappointed. The roast beef is always spot on, the atmosphere lively, service prompt and friendly. More importantly the ale is fabulous. Well done team, a great pub.
Chatz2014 . 2024-09-16
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A lucky find right next to our campsite, Trevaylor. Would recommend for food, ale and atmosphere.
Andrew Irvine . 2024-09-16
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Our favourite pub we visited (twice) on our holiday! Very friendly and welcoming with a great atmosphere. The food was excellent, especially the squid on the starters.
Alina Flint . 2024-09-05
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What a beautiful and cosy pub. We were able to book a table at short notice. There were six of us and everyone was delighted with the quality of their food. It's a shame that we only discovered this pub at the end of our holiday in Cornwall. The staff were also very friendly, attentive and helpful. A really nice evening. We will be back, even if it will certainly take a little longer.
Arndt Kluck . 2024-09-01
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A quiet and beautiful traditional country public house, the food was very good and reasonably priced
odlaw78 . 2024-09-01
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Great pub, great atmosphere, food and service excellent. Reasonably priced.
Neil Pritchett . 2024-08-31
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An amazing welcoming dinner in Cornwall! I had dinner here with my parents, ready to try what Cornwall has to offer and we were not disappointed at all! Great atmosphere and people, amazing beers but especially amazing food. We had a remarkable fish and chips, and, it may be silly, but I had the best mushy peas of my life. We hope to come back soon!
Francesco Rifugio . 2024-08-28
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We came here twice on our holiday after it being recommended by reviews on here, and then the owner of our cottage. Firstly, we had a roast dinner. It was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend. Big portions and friendly staff, and a lovely relaxed vibe. We sat in the back for this meal. I booked this over a week in advance, and it was busy, so definitely book a table. Sunday lunch service is a limited time frame. This was the best roast dinner I’ve bought from a pub… high praise well deserved. Secondly, we came on our last night which coincidentally was a Friday night. Totally different vibe as expected. The staff were very busy but still pleasant whilst they worked hard. We booked a table at 6pm over the phone at about 1pm that same afternoon. We knew it would be busy. We were sat in the bar area for this meal near the door for the kitchen. My teenage son was the nearest to the swing door, and to be fair he said it was stressful sitting there. The food was nice, the menu isn’t huge, and isn’t accurate on the website. I feel like the website may be a winter menu judging by what’s listed. Again, big portions and nice. We did see a lady arrive for takeaway pizzas? I didn’t see this anywhere on the website or socials that would have told me what to do, or I perhaps would have done this another night. The lady did wait a long time for them, and had ordered in advance, so be ready for a wait in busy times. We also waited a good amount of time for our food. I would rather wait personally and know it’s fresh though. The toilets are clean enough and pleasant. Handwash is full. The window sills in the pig could do with a hoover nozzle round once a week, they seemed to collect a few dead flies. All in all this is a great local pub, busy and popular with locals and holiday makers. Make sure you book, and don’t miss the roast dinner!!!
Magicfairy . 2024-08-25
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We like to visit places and randomly punch into google restaurants in the area, and the Queens Arms came up a few miles from where we were. The first time we visited, we sat in the pub garden in the sunshine in a lovely enclosed space. We both ordered the fish and chips and can thoroughly recommend them! - Piping hot, crispy batter fluffy chips and not swimming in grease. Good selection of drinks, and the staff friendly and accommodating. So much so we went back a couple of days later not realising it's best to pre book a table, so standing at the bar the staff had a look and as I was thinking we would be turned away (which if there's no room is 100% understandable) said if we could be done by a certain time we could sit down to eat. My wife had the fish and chips, again as per previous visit spot on, and I had the chicken schnitzel. Great quality, piping hot and not greasy. Made my wife's assistance dog and both of us very welcome. Will be visiting again when back in the area, recommended!
Stu171452 . 2024-08-25
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The most incredible food! Get the ribs and for pud the tiramisu... I'll be dreaming about them for the rest of my life. Service was wonderful and cosy atmosphere
Armany . 2024-08-24
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Really excellent roasts, lovely friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Han Taylor . 2024-08-18
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Wow! The Sunday roast was unbelievable.
Darren Cassidy . 2024-08-18
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Came for the Sunday roast but ended up getting a fish and chips which was fantastic, lightly battered and fresh fish with an amazing tartar sauce. £16 Staff were very welcoming and very efficient. Only reason it ranks here was that it was quite a sticky table and cobwebs all over the windows
Ben P . 2024-08-18
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Great atmosphere, welcoming traditional pub. Beautiful garden and plenty of parking. Food was amazing amd staff are always friendly, polite and efficient. Great value.
emmanewquay . 2024-08-16
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A great local pub. We visited as a group of 6 with a dog, make sure you book in advance as it's a popular pub and gets busy. The food was delicious, the courgette & mint soup of the day was amazing, and the steak was cooked perfectly.
Sunil Thakrar . 2024-08-16
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Absolutely gorgeous roast dinner and lovely service!
Rosie Robertson . 2024-08-11
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Nice pub! Cider on tap was delicious. Food is fine.
Inkrid Feil . 2024-08-11
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Brilliant staff and food. An enjoyable expirence
Scott Parrish . 2024-08-10
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We had a Nice stay in this area and the queen’s arm really is the place to eat, rest, drink, socialise… we lovee it.
Max Reze . 2024-08-04
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Lovely pub that we visit each year when in Cornwall. Been decorated since our last visit which improves the rear of the pub no end. Friendly staff and good pub food.
Liz Weldon . 2024-07-30
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Beer ok , it’s just a pity the bar staff couldn’t manage a smile between them, must have had a late night the previous day,
Phil Pett . 2024-07-29
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Brilliant food and service on a packed night in the pub. Always a pleasure to come to this friendly pub
Jonathan King . 2024-07-23
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We were fortunate to nab the last unreserved table of the evening, after changing plans to eat here this evening. The pub has a warm welcoming vibe, rich with the buzz of a place that people want to be in. The foot was exceptional. Hearty, runs top-notch pub-grub with a little injection of local sea produce for good measure. Everything was extremely well cooked. For a Monday, albeit in peak season, the pub was absolutely heaving and perhaps didn’t receive the complete attentiveness the team would have liked, but the servers were all very pleasant if not very very busy.
Benjamin Smythe . 2024-07-22
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We had a drink , we sat the beer garden with couple drinks, in the centre of St Ives
Lesley Dugmore . 2024-07-19
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Lovely pub, friendly service, beautiful garden and dog friendly can’t ask for more than that ☺️
Karina McWilliam . 2024-07-18
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Simply Brilliant! Had the Schnitzel where even the potatoes were extremely delicious. Finished off with a Tiramisu. Very quick and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Edwin . 2024-07-18
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Great little atmospheric pub and nice food.
Heather Cammiss . 2024-07-17
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Everything perfect. Very clocky.
Thomas Krug . 2024-07-16
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Very good food, friendly service
Michael Olszewski . 2024-07-16
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Lovely pub and the food was easily the best we had. The tap beers were lovely and it was a proper inviting pub atmosphere
Eleanor Shakeshaft . 2024-07-15
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Excellent service, delicious mussels and Ploughmans.
Tegan Pounds . 2024-07-13
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Best restaurant in the area, fast service and very friendly waiters. The dishes were very good as were the desserts.
Elibenol . 2024-07-12
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What a wonderful pub, with plenty of character. We were advised to book for dinner, and I can see why. It was full with locals and holiday makers alike. A lovely atmosphere, it was nice just to listen to the buzz about the place. Great food and real ales. We had the chicken schnitzel and fish and chips. Served with fresh homemade sauces. We struggled to finish the tiramisu, but had to try it and weren,t disappointed. Definitely on our list when we come again.
janetK4820CK . 2024-07-09
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Pricey but decent burger. Great atmosphere.
Andy Harrison . 2024-07-09
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Lovely pub and excellent food, great selection of beers etc. Probably ought to loose a star on service, despite being busy, as the desert menu wasnt offered to us, but that would be a bit churlish on an otherwise very pleasant visit !
Nick Carpmael . 2024-07-07
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Solid food, super friendly service and great beer.
Sean Percy . 2024-07-06
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very popular, almost fully booked but one table was available. the food was delicious, highly reccommanded.
solaris solaris . 2024-07-05
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The best cod I have ever eaten. Friendly pub and allow dogs. Food is amazing . Fantastic place which is highly recommended
karen w . 2024-06-19
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We spent two nights B & B in Botallack at the end of May '24, and with the 'Queens Arms' being a mere 2 minute walk away, it was obvious we just had to try the place out. We had in fact visited this pub several years ago, but then it was under different ownership. It was fortunate that we had booked a table for an evening meal, because on entering the pub, the place was full! We placed an order for 'Steak & Ale Pie and 'Mussels' and both were excellent! So much so, that we decided after paying the bill, to make a repeat booking for the following night, to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. On this occasion, the pub appeared even busier! So much so, we had to look hard to find our table, and this was only just after 6.30 in the evening. There was a real buzz about the place, and I can't speak more highly of the staff! They literally worked their socks off! The food again was excellent, and this time my wife had 'Hake' and I had a 'Steak'. Both were very tasty and cooked to perfection!. The locals here, have a damned good pub, that deservedly does well, and despite there being other pubs in the area you would have to go a long way to beat this one! Full marks then to the Queens Arms, in setting an example of what a real pub should be!
Kenneth H . 2024-06-17
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Fantastic food, setting and service. Good, interesting choice of food with options for vegetarians and vegans. Well cooked, good sized portions. Our go to place for a meal out - it never disappoints! Lovely friendly service. Good garden with pizza shack in the summer months - check for pizza opening times (also do takeaway pizza). Can get busy, so would recommend booking a table.
W8530OAannw . 2024-06-12
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Wonderful Sunday roast in an old pub, with fast and friendly service even though it was very busy.
Jaakko Raami . 2024-06-11
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Gorgeous food in the sunny beer garden. Fabulous pint of Cold River cider.. Had a great time.. would highly recommend..
allidee2015 . 2024-06-10
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Friendly bartender did everything efficiently. Never get tired of being called "me lovelies". Fell in love with Arthur's Ale from Tintagel Brewery and had a good sandwich. Yum. A special spot to be sure. First time was 8 years ago, then last week. Hopefully it won't be another 8 years to visit again.
Steve Tredinnick . 2024-06-06
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Lovely pub a short detour from the coast path, and the perfect place to wait for the bus to Penzance! Service was excellent and welcoming, and nice to see an alcohol free beer on tap.
Tristan Tripp . 2024-06-01
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Enjoyed my visit to the Queens Arms made to feel welcome and food was very good.
Sandie Toulson . 2024-06-01
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Little gem in a gorgeous village. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend.
Ellen . 2024-05-29
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Excellent pub with interesting menu and delicious food. Try the smoked haddock scotch egg. Child friendly. Huge kids portions that rapidly disappeared!
Andrew Cave . 2024-05-28
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Really lovely waitresS and great food !
Phoebe McIndoe . 2024-05-23
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Verry tasting meal. We will come again.
Stefan Elsing . 2024-05-18
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Good to see a local pub providing an excellent service 👍
Andrew Armitage . 2024-05-14
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Superb, friendly pub, and the sticky toffee pudding is divine!
Edward Simpson . 2024-05-04
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Only there mid afternoon, but it was lovely and didn't eat.
Richard Robinson . 2024-04-27
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Bottalak is a tiny village near Lands'End. What you wouldn't expect here is that there is even a pub in the middle of this small village. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the people are very friendly. The staff is very accommodating and takes care of their guests. You can also eat excellently here. There are not many dishes on the menu but it tastes really good. There are parking spaces along the street, which is a bit narrow, but still manageable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Bottalak is a tiny village near Lands'End. What you wouldn't expect here is that there is even a pub in the middle of this small village. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the people are very friendly. The staff is very accommodating and takes care of their guests. You can also eat excellently here. There are not many dishes on the menu but it tastes really good. There is parking along the street, which is a bit narrow but still good enough.
Google Nutzer . 2024-04-09
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Been here a few time when we are passing, the roast is amazing best Yorkshire pudding I've ever had as I don't eat them, the fish and chips are light and non greasy and great price for guinness also.
BerylRollo . 2024-04-01
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Went here yesterday and had an absolutely brilliant dinner. Very glad I chose this place. It was proper food and the staff were very nice too! Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a pub to have some food and drink in if you are in the area.
remo . 2024-03-30
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Have frequented this pub before on our trips to Cornwall however having not been for a couple of years there are now different owners. We have always had good food and drink and weren’t disappointed this time either. We hadn’t booked but were we shown to a table and ordered our drinks and food. We opted for the steak and ale pie with mash and tender stem broccoli the chicken schnitzel with new potatoes and slaw. Both dishes were very good and couldn’t be faulted. We also had dessert a homemade lemon cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Both again delicious. Washed down with a pint and a glass of pinot meant that we had a very enjoyable meal. The pub was busy with mix of locals and holiday makers. ( and numerous well behaved dogs) Highly recommended.
alexdA2395GP . 2024-03-27
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What a fantastic lunch we had here at Queens Arm in Botallack ! We shared the deep fried Halloumi with dip, just delicious, and followed that with the Ploughmans with gorgeous local cheese, and I had the Mushroom Wild Risotto. The food was absolutely scrumptious. The Barmaid Leah was most welcoming and efficient. The pub itself is quite large and had a choice of two log fires....very comfortable and welcoming. One of the chefs came out from the kitchen and we applauded him for the lush food. This Botallack area of Cornwall has much history. It is well worth a visit to this first-rate pub. Parking is available on site. Go- try it out!
Wander24472176049 . 2024-03-26
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Had the pleasure of visiting the queens arms over the weekend. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was exceptional, especially the roast and even more so the gravy!!!!! Thank you
Sadie Morse . 2024-03-25
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Highly recommend it's a local pub to me and I have nothing bad to say about the place. Really reasonably priced to.
Lewis Wallis . 2024-03-21
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My husband and I went here for our anniversary meal. We both went for a Sunday roast. My husband had beef and I had chicken. Both meats were delicious and the cauliflower cheese was out of this world. We ordered a brownie and sticky toffee pudding for dessert and they were both 10 out of 10. Forgot to take photos as I was too busy enjoying my meal, the company and the atmosphere. I highly recommend eating here if you're in the area.
Vicki Hayward . 2024-03-12
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I have to admit that I am not the person that comments on anything and everything, nor do I ever right a review of my experience. If I am unsatisfied with the experience, I just won't return again. But ... I have been seeing the Development of this establishment for that past 20 years and treated myself quite often to a night or two in any of the corner or best suites ( highly recommend those ) and enjoyed the ambiance and service this hotel had to offer. Our experience: Arrival to the hotel : We planned to have drinks prior to our meal. Found the bar area as busy as usual. With no free seats in sight, I ask the Brasserie manager if we could order drinks in the main lounge, whereas we been told that there normally is service but he has no clue what they doing today. Not answer I was hoping for. The entrance to the main lounge also been blocked off for some reason. Luckily the wait at bar was sufficient enough to pass the time for a table to become vacant. In previous visits, a relaxed table service was offered but not this time for some reason . Guess it’s an informal 5 star service.. , had to ask for bar menus as neither been on the bar or tables to see what’s on offer. ( also no usual complimentary nuts that used to be offered ) Restaurant We arrived early to our Booking at the samphire and were delighted to be able to be seated, unfortunately without any menus. It took about 10-15 min of us staring holes into the warm air, when I lost my patients and had to get up from the table to ask for menus at the entrance of the Restaurant. Yet again it took quite a while for us to order drinks and food as it seemed to be a chaotic service with everyone doing everything and no restaurant Manager nor head waiter in sight ( please note.. all evening ) . The lack of attention to detail was incredible .. table settings with knives to left and forks to right on every table .. just wow - giggle Food and drinks order done. ( ordered a glass of white wine with my mains, which never arrived ).. Drinks arrived what seamed ages. Overheard table next to us complaining about the slow service too, which been given a small apology but no solution to increase the speed of service ( yet again a lack of management ) Noticed the young waiter being unfamiliar on how to correctly present a bottle of wine and opening it, which I thought should be a training standard for a 5 star establishment. not only did he seem untrained, he also dried his hands in a used napkin left on the table next to him where diners just left. The pork belly starter , was below luke warm which was shame as its been rather tasty. I guess if a portion of this size is sitting on a kitchen pass for mere 3 min, it naturally will loose its core temperature, suggestion.. Next time use a cloche! I wanted to point this out to the service but yet again no manager or headwaiter to be seen and the waiters seem too busy to be bothered. Once they did ask if everything is alright, but by that time we finished what we had on the plate ( which is not a lot if you are hungry ) Unfortunately the main course of the hen and the monk fish not been any better and yet again being luke warm. Dessert of the frangipane tart and pineapple been ok, but yet again no attention to detail, as the dessert been bought out without cutlery being replenished prior. Ordered coffee to be served in the lounge, which arrived with no sugar or spoon and had to be asked for separately. When I paid my bill, I mentioned that the wine I ordered with my main course never arrived. No apology was offered.. A "informal fine Dining " experience. 95% informal - 5 % fine Dining. :-( Over the past 20 years I always chose the Headland hotel for its perfection, attention to detail and impeccable service, this time it's not delivered to its promise which is a shame cause that's what I will remember.. Coming from a 4 to a 5 star .. I expected more ( go back to 4 stars !!! You been better then