The Rising Sun Inn Pub in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Been to this pub every year when we go to Cornwall, what a transformation, the refurbishment has been done to a very high standard , the owner is very friendly and welcoming, well done .

This pub is in it's 3rd age. Completely refurbished pub with a new restaurant, it is a hit with visitors and locals alike. The pub is a friendly and inviting free house (unusual in these parts), and what can I say about the food? Absolutely fantastic. The steak and chips is the one that you dream of. Cod 'bourginion' was inventive and perfectly executed. The starters of monkfish scampi and kedgeree scotch egg were beautiful. Service was efficient and not intrusive, lovely decor, 10 out of 10.

We visited the Rising Sun a few times on our recent holiday. The much needed renovations are beautiful. We enjoyed the quiz on the Tuesday evening and were made very welcome. We also had 2 meals there and the food was fantastic. Great choice, beautifully presented and delicious. Lovely staff too. Highly recommend.

We’ve come twice for a roast now and we couldn’t recommend this place enough! Beautiful location, great staff, and amazing food!

Stayed in Portmellon for a week and ate here 3 times. Sunday lunch was excellent, we then had a dinner on Thursday evening which was exceptional and Friday lunchtime fish and chips ... what can I say, would go as far as to say it is the best I have ever had. A very talented chef who obviously has a passion for good quality ingredients and meals. My husband also states the Guiness was amongst the best he has had and he should know as he drank a few over the course of a week. 🤣 Highly recommended and we will be going back when we visit the area again.

We visited the Rising Sun since we saw it had a new chef. The decor and food were great. The only thing that we found a bit odd was how bright all the new lighting was. No real ambient light which didn’t really make it at all cosy.

Really good food and great service. Highly recommend! Has had an attractive make over since our last visit. Love the tables and decor! Great atmosphere.

Recently renovated pub and it’s beautiful. Food, drink and staff were all amazing. Caters for vegan and veggie. Highly recommend!

Me, my mum and our friend went to the Rising Sun pub, along with my mum and our friend's other friends, and eventually my dad later, for a quiz Tuesday night. And we had a fun time taking part of the quiz. Although we didn't do well, we managed to try our best, and that's what matters. And as for the pub itself, it is better than it ever was before the last time we've been, since the new owners took over the place. It is more beautiful, it has lots of more and provides excellent service. And the new staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. We had a fun night at the pub, and we are very much looking forward to coming back again for another quiz night, possibly next week or so.

Our food was delicious a really good menu “pub grub” very well done the service was spot on, the scotch egg is not to be missed. The atmosphere was lovely. I liked that although it’s an eatery you are just as welcome to stop in for a drink and can sit at the bar (or a table). I remember the pub being rather dark and dingy but after it’s up date it’s now light and bright, you really feel beside the sea. The beer was well kept and there is a great choice of wine. Keep doing what you’re doing, I can’t wait to come back.

I visited in July 23 to take part in their Monday night puquiz, parked in the carpark under the sign that said "Parking for Rising Sun". I gave money to their charity and even bought the landlady a drink. 2 weeks later I received £100 parking charge (for 2 hours parking!). I rang the landlady asking for reprieve or for her to send me an email confirming I was a guest of the pub, she pointblank refused. I found her to be very unhelpful, obstructive and rude. Beware other punters, to both misleading signage and discourteous and ill natured landlady.

We were pleased to discover this pub on a Friday evening. The staff were friendly and there were plenty of places to sit. We opted for the fish and chips and weren’t disappointed. These were excellent. This is clearly a popular pub with the locals and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We had walked out from Mevagissey to Chapel Point and called in here on our return journey. The service was friendly and we found a bench to sit outside in the sunshine. My cider was good, and very welcome after the walk. They were not serving tea or coffee at the time of our visit, but we were told we were welcome to get a hot drink from the Shack right next door, and bring it into the pub, which was very helpful. We would definitely call in here again when walking in the area.

I used to work in this pub when I was 14 and I always had a soft spot for it. It’s a great half way stop for a good walk to Chapel Point. Today I was struck on a BH Sunday in August how lacklustre it was. The man behind the bar doesn’t seem to like people at all. He shouldn’t be working behind a bar. He actually provides a cold environment. It’s a shame when this place is your home that you get treated like an outsider. I wouldn’t like to think visitors get treated the same either. I ordered a can of coke and bag of salt and vinegar crisps and it was £3 so expensive. There was hardly anyone in the pub and I am not surprised. Not even selling food. I don’t get it. Great location fabulous weather this pub is a totally missed opportunity.

Walked down from our Hotel for a pint and glass rose Fabulous place to sit and admire view, locals really friendly and welcoming. Sun spot outside pub, all in all very relaxing.

Had a drink outside in the small seating area infront of the pub in the sunshine. It loks like it could do with a bit of TLC however the beer was good, the barman/owner? friendly and there were a good few of us there.

No food available at this pub any more - bit of a disappointment- nearest food in Mevagissey about 15mins walk away. Blah blah blah to make up min number of characters…

Friendly staff & locals only 2 beers on offer when we visited on there 10TH anniversary great pasty on the house felt like a proper pub

Absolutely brilliant reception for the weekend Shanty Festival. The landlady made us welcome and instantly felt at home. We played there on the Saturday and gave the audience of regulars and visitors alike a cracking good time. We'll done Rising Sun, brilliant venue. Dev for the Acorns

My mum and myself went on a fantastic boat trip yesterday and was recommended this pub. So after finding out the pub we wanted to go had closed last year. We ventured to The Rising Sun Inn. We had a wonder down to the beach and thought we’d go to the pub for a drink and possibly a bit to eat. We could see people sat outside drinking so ventured into the pub. Yes it was a tad dark but both myself and mum have react-alight glasses so didn’t think much of it. We were both desperate for the bathroom. Again dark so used the torch on my phone. We both ventured into the bar to order drinks. To then have nothing but abuse screamed at use by the lady in the pub. Saying, ‘How dare we be in her pub and to get out’. We responded calmly explaining the door was open and people were drinking outside. Thinking this would calm her down. But NO! The abuse just kept coming. My mum struggles to walk at the best of times and we both feel we did not deserve to be spoken to like this. It took us a good hour or so to stop shaking after getting out of there. Next time be polite! We are only human!!

Lovey little pub, you can sit outside and watch the world go by. Simple and clean good basic service. Friendly and helpful staff

Yes,a great contrast with the bedlam that is Mevagissy! I was put off the latter this morning ...full of emmets,tack,crowds etc etc.....whereas over the headland there is Portmellon! Much better with large empty beach and 5% of the crowds! Extremely pleasant place to while away a sunny afternoon. And this pub just enhances the whole experience....it’s 16th century,it’s dark,it’s a real pub with charming staff and tasty Sharps Atlantic ale !! Just needs a little more space for benches and tables!

Lovely staff. Reasonable prices for drinks. Nice place to sit in the sun and relax watching the world go by

Walked over from Mevagissey for the second time this holiday. Very Covid19 secure and yet maintains a lovely ambience. Sharon the host works tirelessly to provide great drinks and service in these challenging times. For the second time also locals gave up seats to visitors to enable everyone to have a drink here. It's a credit to the management and locals that us tourists are made so welcome. Thank you! Amongst the Ales available were Tribute, Atlantic and Doom Bar. Other refreshments were available and no doubt as exceptionally presented. Unable to try the food offer but I'd expect it to be as good as everything else here. Enjoy!

Great location right by the bay where the kids can play. Doing their best with doorstep service during these difficult times. Cheery service of good beer and cider. Some food available.

Pub was not opened to sit in,but you could drink outside looking directly across the harbour. A real friendly landlady nothing was to much trouble for her, well worth a visit to drink outside and watch the waves splash up the harbour walls

Pub only open with service at front door as owner seems afraid of Covid in doors and outdoors. Rainy night. No shelter at all out front. Still taking tracks and trace details anyway. No proper certificate to be seen anywhere for information commissioners office just generic notice in window. Felt as if treated like lepers. Won’t be going back. Beyond appalling.

Decided to go out for Sunday Lunch and walked from Mevagissey to Portmellon. Called and reserved a table at The Rising Sun Inn in Portmellon. We had the most delicious Sunday Roast Beef lunch. The beef was Dexter Beef with roast potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower cheese, Carrots, Peas and Yorkshire pudding. This was one of the most delicious roast beef dishes we had in a long time. The beef did melt in our mouth, everything was perfectly cooked and nice and hot. Definitely will go back for more.

Visited this on basis of reviews as being a pub of character in good location. Little dissapointed with no car parking (that I could see) and generally looks a little run down from outside, Menu was outside on wall - no menu to view inside. Landlady kept sayin "basket meals" on Saturday as if that should mean something - but this is not a term I recognise - but accepted limited choice as Saturday lunch. Food OK - but not brilliant. Table service from person cooking food in the kitchen a little odd. Brought out cuttlery in a container and put int on a neighbouring table even though the people said the food order was not theirs. Then meals were kind of dropped on the table. Basket = a fake plastic affair. Difficult to eat from - please just use a plate! Coffee from a kettle rather than a machine and landlady put suger and milk in. None of this is massively problematic but it all just gives an impression of everything being a little too much trouble. But the big one for me was that in winter you need to put on some heating. There was a wood burner but not on. No visible other form of heating. In winter I expect a pub to be a comfortable place with atmosphere. I am afraid we just ate and left asap. A shame. I suggest the staff take a trip to The Pandora Inn near St Mawes which also has a great location but shows how it should be done. Also take note on decor - people expect a higher standard these days. I hope that it gets better as a great position - but that is not enough when paying decent money for food.

We stopped here for a drink whilst walking from Mevagissey and ended up staying for several. Its a very welcoming place and the drinks were reasonably priced.

Polite service, food only average. Situated virtually on the harbour wall so if the weather is fine, it is a very pleasant experience to enjoy a glass and view the rugged coast line of Cornwall.

During our week’s stay in Portmellon we ate at the Rising Sun three times. Each time the food was good and the welcome warm, including friendly interaction with local regulars. We particularly enjoyed Monday’s charity quiz night, light hearted and good fun. The food is good pub grub, not necessarily the cheapest I’ve ever had but considering the location, good value for money. Sorry to be leaving on the eve of the Shanty Festival!

Always visit Portmellon and The Rising Sun Inn. We sit on the harbour wall with a drink and crisps usually. This time we decided to eat there. I ordered a ‘gourmet burger’ it came out as a dry piece of meat in a bun with some chips. No salad, sauce or anything to make it remotely gourmet. The poor lady behind the bar was serving drinks, taking orders and running food. We waited 45 mins for pasties and burgers and it wasn’t too busy but it was under staffed. Hopefully it’ll be better on our next visit.

Nice little pub in a great location. We stayed in a cottage in Portmellon, and there was always lots of people sitting outside the pub, in the sunshine, enjoying a pint. As well as the normal menu, they have a specials board, with 2 or 3 extra choices. Our party ordered: sausage and mash, steak & chips, lamb chops and roast potatoes. All were well cooked and were generously sized portions. There was a good choice of beers, including St Austell Brewery Tribute, Proper Job and Korev. It was a little dark inside, although the dark clouds and rain lashing down probably didn't help! The cute little pub-cat mooching around also added to the overall feel of the place.

We were staying in Mevagissey and decided to walk over the hill to Portmellon Cove to the Rising Sun Inn for the Monday night pub quiz. We went early to get seats and decided to eat there too. The food was really nice and good portion sizes. There was a good selection and all freshly cooked. A good choice of local ales too!The pub quiz was good fun and we were made to feel really welcome by the locals and Dave the quizmaster.Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

My husband and I stumbled upon Portmellon Bay quiet by accident but ended up staying two glorious nights and three days. We had been travelling the English coastline and found this small bay and small community to be a delightful reprieve from the hustling and bustle of the resort towns. We used this Inn as a base to travel around the Cornwall area, returning of an evening to listen to the sounds of the Bay, watch the cows on hillside return home for dinner, have a great pub style meal and sleep in this quaint and historical rooms that gave a wonderful view of the tiny harbour. Found it hard to get moving of a morning after having a traditional English breakfast, sitting in the sun outside and talking to the locals as they passed by.Sharon and her family were a delight and made you feel right at home. I enjoyed the meals, inexpensive and had vegetarian options. Salads were fresh. From our ten days, and staying in all levels of accommodation along the way, we found these few days to be the most memorable and relaxing.Walking the local area was beautiful and those that love a good steep hill to conquer will not be disappointedWe would definitely stay again.

Just had a quick evening meal here with friends and was pleasantly surprised by how friendly it was. Parking is next to it, pay and display. The food was simple pub grub and was good.

Stayed just up the road for this pub and visited a few times. The owners were very welcoming, good food and really enjoyed the Monday pub quiz

Lovely spot to watch the activity in the bay. Had a local beer which was served by friendly bar staff and sat outside on a sunny evening. Didn’t try the food....

A really lovely little inn with bags of character. Don't expect anything fancy with the food, it's good quality pub grub and the menu isn't extensive but we were all happy with our choices and the menu included a number of vegetarian options. Our dog was made really welcome with water around the pub and a biscuit too. Locals at the bar and friendly management too.

There was a board with only six dishes on and no normal menu. We have ordered fish, chips and we expected a fresh fish from the sea but we got one from the package. I haven't seen so perfect shaped fish from the sea before.

Turned up on a Sunday on the off chance , should have realised that a prime location with only a couple of people eating was not a good sign. The menu , or rather lack of it consisted of roast beef , that was it , nothing for veggies , no other choice ,which considering it's location is weird.

Popped in for lunch as we were staying near by and waiting to check.

Have family living in the local area, we stayed in the rising sun for 7 nights, it made our visit complete, had lovely breakfast, cooked whatever we wanted....landlady made us very welcome....room nice and comfy with amazing view of the sunrise...dave's charity quiz on Monday evenings well worth a go....within walking distance of Mevagissy ,a hill but manageable, we're 70 and we did it a few times....worth it for the cream teas and pasties.....lovely in the evenings to go back to the inn for the real ales served, ...all in all a lovely friendly place to visit

Frequented this pub many years ago whilst staying at Pentewan Sands as a kid in the 70's and 80's. Was pleased to see it return to pub grub from the gastro pub food it was serving about 10 years ago. Had Scampi and chips and hubby and Gramp both had the Steak and Ale pie. All very Good, filling and flavoursome. Only complaint was no puddings being served. We ended getting some cake and ice cream at Asda and eating back at the caravan.

Sat outside the pub overlooking the water. Not suitable for dining outside on the bench seats but peaceful and good views.

A very local pub who were very friendly with cask beers. The food is basic pub food but it was excellent. Well worth a visit to be just near the beach for local Interest. The Doombar is just perfect for beer lovers

We had an enjoyable evening at the quiz, well done to the question master! Unfortunately the food was not so good, having waited nearly 50 minutes for it to arrive it was very bland, with the exception of the sausage and mash ! The staff tried hard but it felt very care worn, they also allow dogs in the bar and on the seats which isn’t what I would want where I am having food. However the quiz did go a long way to making it a fun night

We have visited this pub on previous holidays to Mevagissey and this holiday was no exception. After our long drive to Cornwall and having a few hours before our accommodation was ready, we decided to take a slow walk down to The Rising Sun for a drink and bite to eat. And boy, did those cheesy chips taste good!!

I stayed here for 1 week whilst my friends went diving off the coast!!

Quite often make the short walk from Meva to Portmellon and on a warm sunny evening its good to stop and sample one of the real ales. Great just sitting outside and watching the activity in the bay. Haven't eaten here for a few years as I find the menu a little limited.

The Rising Sun Inn is a superbly friendly , welcoming pub in the tiny cove town of Portmellon. The town itself has ancient roots and is as old as the rocks surrounding it. We booked a table for lunch and went with our three teenage children on a fairly grey day in late July.

It is no coincidence that the recent, half reasonable, reviews all stated that they did not eat here. Yes, it is in and idyllic spot however, the lunchtime menu is sparse to say the least. Various fried chicken options along with a burger (the only adornment being a portion of chips and its own grease). Given the competition for vacant tables in the next door Meva, it is inexcusable not to make a little bit more effort in the food department.

We had a lovely furnished, spacious room with a view to the harbour of St. Mawes. Even an antique telescope was standing by the window surrounded by a table and two chairs which gave the room something extraordinary. Plenty of storage space. We enjoyed also the breakfast menues and their pub dinners. The bathroom had a good shower unit but otherwise was very basic. We enjoyed our stay here and can recommend it.

Visited for drinks only . The staff were lovely and friendly. The pub is a piece of history set in a beautiful location. Well worth the walk from Mevagissey

Visited here a couple of times with family in May 2018 when staying nearby. Didn't eat here as self-catered. 2 real ales from St Austell Brewery and 1 Sharps. All were good. Seating out the front which provided a great spot on one of the nicest weekends of the year. The view is spectacular. The bar staff were friendly and drink prices in keeping with the area. A good mix of people in the pub. We also went to the 2 pubs in Mevagissey and the family were all in agreement that this was the best of the 3. Worth a visit.

Nice pub but basic pub food no fresh fish so we didn’t eat here. Nice views over the tiny harbour and so peaceful.

Had supper here one night. It's the only pub in the village and it's opposite a pretty little beach/cove. We were out of season so surprised at the warm welcome, the roaring fire, the dog friendly staff and a decent menu. OK, so there wasn't much choice for a veggie, but there was a good mushroom curry, rice and poppadoms for a very reasonable price and hubby enjoyed freshly cooked fish and chips. It's no Gastro Pub, but come on, you are in rural mid cornwall not flipping Padstow. Good choice of cider, fairly friendly natives and yes it's a bit tired in the decor department, but use it or lose it. It's a great hub and could do with a bit of support.

We walked to Portmellon from Gorran Haven for Sunday lunch and were so disappointed. The food was just dreadful with the choice of roast beef or roast beef. The meat did not appear to have been carved from a joint and was over cooked and like leather. The desserts did not appear to be home made and when we asked for coffee we were told by the lady "we only have instant here, no posh coffee". That just about sums up the place. The whole place was in dire need of redecorating, especially the toilets which had an empty soap bottle, no paper towels and and old towel hanging on the back of the door to dry your hands.

I visited with wife and friends. It's an attractive location directly facing a sandy cove, so gets lots of in-season holiday trade, suggesting no strong impetus to try hard. That 'anything will do' attitude reflected in their staff, their cleanliness and their food. Given that fresh fish is landed just a mile away at Mevagissey - the harbour there is owned by the local fishermens' cooperative - there is no excuse for being served with small, stale, undercooked portions of nondescript and tasteless 'far eastern' fish. The chips also had seen better days.

Just stopped for a pint on the return walk from mevagissey this pub was ok old stone floor dog friendly with nice old photos on the wall of waves going up over the walls toilets could do with a revamp

Popped in here for a drink and is was okay but even better if you can sit outside with your drinks as it is a beautiful cove to watch the sea and the surrounding coastline.

Este pub podría ser mucho más, pero hay poca limpieza y la falta de atención al detalle.

Nos sentamos fuera, disfrutando de las cervezas (calle de Austell y Sharpe cervecerías) y la tarde soleada con vistas Portmellon Cove y entretenían algunos locales Cornish Gig Remeros. Luego de la cena, sabroso y abundante. Nos alojamos en el concurso que se celebra cada lunes por la noche (a partir de un Cornish 9. 00:00h!! 3) en la ayuda de organizaciones benéficas locales.

Nos detuvimos en una cena y me saludaron calurosamente. Gente amable, pero con un montón de pub de turistas. La comida estaba bien - es grub sin pretensiones de pub. Nada malo con eso! Buena cerveza demasiado

Un salto aquí una comida de domingo antes de mirar los comentarios en tripadvisor. Me alegro de haberlo hecho, ya que puede no tener si he leído algunos de los comentarios anteriores. Bien, la decoración es un poco antigua, pero gastadas y eso es genial,...

My husband and I had just arrived in portmellon for a weekend break, whilst walking up the hill to our...

My husband and I were on our way to Mevagissey on a day trip out from our camp site on the lovely Roseland Peninsular, travelling along the country lanes and coast - the pretty way. We rounded a bend and in front of us was the attractive Portmellon Cove and The Rising Sun Pub. We both had the same sense of deja vu. We had been to this cove and Pub 29 years before in the October. It was a windy stormy day and we had watched the waves lashing up and over the cottages just down the road from the pub. I was pregnant with our daughter at the time. Often we remembered the huge waves and lunching at the pub, but we had forgotten where it was. So, excitedly we stopped to have lunch. We had spent so much time stopping at lovely coves on the way it was now around 2.20pm, We parked up and went into the pub. We patiently waited our turn at the bar whilst the young barman served a customer who seemed to take for ever. Eventually it was our turn. The bar man looked at the bar clock - now approaching 2.30pm. Sorry Sir, we only serve until 2.30pm. But we only want a light lunch. Sorry sir, just served the last customers for lunch. No - " I'll just check with the kitchen." offer. I understand there has to be a cut off time, but this was ridiculous. I told him about our previous visit, but he wasn't interested. So on we went to Mevagissey for lunch, never to return....

Sundsy lunch was terrible My old school dinners were betterMeat was toughVeg frozenPotatoes frozenYorkshire puddings frozenStaff slow miserable Pub dark dirty and dustyNot very welcoming Will not recommended this place

Sunday lunchtime, staff nice and friendly but the only available option of Sunday Roast was slightly disappointing, not much in the way of meat, and not exactly the feeling of satisfaction after licking the plate clean, for the price it would have been good to receive a little more generosity in the portions and a bit more effort from the presentation department. We were not expecting too much and sadly we were still a little crestfallen after eating. The bar itself could do with a bit of investment to spruce the place up and brighten a dull and dark interior, the basics are there and a bit of relevant local artifacture, reupholstery and less dull and more creative colour theme might make the place a more endearing venue

This pub is located in the most amazing cove, and when the easterlies are blowing there is great entertainment when sitting outside watching people and cars being covered by the huge wages, though many stand there to keep themselves cool.The accommodation is very comfortable (the beds are amazing) and has all that you need. The food is excellent value for money and very tasty. The pub itself is traditional and has a very friendly atmosphere and the staff are excellent. It does need a little touch up here and there, but is a great place to stay and superb value for money.

I booked to stay here at the end of July with my friend. The booking was made over the phone and was pretty straight forward. I have a mini poodle who's no trouble at all so wanted to check it was ok to bring her- it was made clear on the phone there would be a small charge but all was fine. I was really looking forward to it! That was..until we arrived. Bit of a nightmare to get to. The road out of Mevagissey is extremely narrow, only enough room for 1 car, but it's a 2 way road! This isn't the Rising Sun's problem of course, but a little heads up would have been nice. The day we arrived there was an ambulance trying to get in to Mevagissey as we were trying to get out and basically after a 20 minute wait and lots of reversing up tiny streets we were able to arrive at the pub.Beware- the pubs carpark can easily be mistaken for a dump, lots of rubbish, and plenty of DOG POO littering the area but that's how you know you're there.A tad stressed (after a 7 hour journey) we ordered a drink- served by a polite young gentleman, and checked the food "menu" out. Very basic, chicken & chips, jacket and chips, chips and chips. I wouldn't eat there again, but the salad was nice.We were then shown to our room (by the same man).. The corridor upstairs smelt of stale cigarettes, but it's alright as there's an air freshener pumping out a powerful floral scent to knock you over at the top of the stairs. Our room..it was small but that was fine as we didn't plan on spending much time there..the bathroom, wasn't en suite and across the hallway. Again, not a problem, but would have been nice to get the heads up. The main thing about the room was the distinct doggy smell. Now I hear you gasp as I said I had a dog..but in the 3 years I have been going away with her (and she happens to be non-shedding), not once have I walked in to a hotel/Bnb/inn and smelt anything like this.. It was vile. Fair enough dogs stay there but air the room, get rid of the dog hairs on the bed and for gods sake have a hoover round! After I had picked the hairs off my bed, I went downstairs to ask the waitress (again, young girl, very friendly) how long the walk in to town was and for a couple of wine glasses, and she was very helpful.Can't grumble at the nights sleep, only problem the next morning was I was very wheezy, and this was due to the fact the room needed a good hoover to clean up after the last dogs who were there.My friend however, had food poisoning. We both ate the same thing for dinner in Mevagissey the night before and the only thing we can think is it was her jacket potato we had at this pub when we arrived- word of warning guys, don't beat tuna MAYONNAISE up...it's not the done thing....Bathroom was awful, very dark, light took 5 mins to get bright.. Towels needed a good wash, they smelt and there was a horrid old and tired carpet in the bathroom which stank when you got out the shower, nice.Skipped brekkie but we had to ASK (politely, may I add) for the room to be hoovered the next day as there was so much hair attached to the divan beds. The Hoover was handed to us and we cleaned our own room...........Breakfast the 2nd morning was basic. Cereal in packets, fine, cooked breakfast (I had 2 over done eggs) and the melon smelt like vinegar... (At least 2 days past its best)Service again, was good though.Pub is very dark and dingy and windows need a good clean to be able to admire the lovely view but you can probably see cleaning isn't top of this pubs priorities.The 2nd to last day, my friend, who happens to have epilepsy, wasn't feeling great..and I said I'd nip downstairs and bring her some cereal and yoghurt up so she could take her medication.Big mistake it would seem... I went to find a member of staff to ask if this would be ok and was confronted by the landlady. She told me I wasn't allowed to take food up- regardless if my friend was unwell. I explained the situation and NOT ONCE did she ask if she was alright. Now, fair enough if no food is allowed in the room but why weren't we told this when our beds were made up and empty food wrappers were cleared from our room. Also, why was I allowed to take my own wine up stairs and was given wine glasses to do so, if the rule was that strict??? We are both grown adults and I explained my friend only needed a few mouthfuls of cereal to be able to take her meds so as she didn't fall ill. Again, not a flinch from the landlady and zero concern. She went on that if a glass smashed she would lose her licence (there's tea/coffee making facilities in the room, 2 mugs and 2 glasses- this is apparently ok) and she made me feel awful for helping my friend out!Anyway, after patronising me and making me feel terrible, she gave me a huge bowl and scorned at me not to spill anything.That was it, we packed our stuff and left a day early.I'll never return, and it's a shame as its in a lovely location and all the staff except the landlady seem very helpful. A few tweaks and this could be a decent place.A massive let down at the moment however.Save your money and go somewhere nice, Cornwall has plenty to offer!

Recently ate here whilst on holiday. Lovely location, stunning views. Food was good value for money, staff were polite. Only downside were the chips. Would eat here again. Thank you

We were stopping at Port Mellon so tried the pub a couple of times despite the poor reviews, and we were pleasantly surprised. The views and location next to the beach are wonderful, and we got window seats on both visits. It is an old fashioned local with slate flooring and wooden beams. The food was served quickly and was good quality. The bar was full on a Friday evening with people both eating and drinking, and the atmosphere was convivial. The outside area was just a couple of tables which were used by smokers, including staff. This was a shame as most people obviously don't smoke and it meant the outside views could not be enjoyed.

This pub has fabulous views and a lovely location, however it is so disappointing. The interior is shabby and festooned with signs, advertising and instructions. Small outside area, which clearly can't be helped, but it's littered with ash trays and fag ends. Quite disgusting. The sign in the toilet asking you not to 'Nick the b....... Toilet rolls' is the last straw. Goodness knows what foreign visitors must think. So sad to see...

Het is een oude pub. De Engelse mannen komen daar hun biertje drinken na het werk.Het heeft wel wat zo maak je ook mee hoe het daar toe gaat.Ze zijn allemaal vriendelijk.Het eten is ouderwets lekker klaar gemaakt en smaakt goed.

We walked here from Mevagissey for lunch. It is a lovely walk to the pub, and the pub itself has amazing views over the beach. We waited for a while to get served and both ordered a pint of Cornish Pilsner - it had an odd taste to it - nothing like the same pilsner we drank at a different pub yesterday. The lunch menu was very limited so we ordered basket meals of scampi and sausages with chips. The presentation was appalling and the food very expensive for what it was - £8 and £6.50 respectively .... A few frozen chips chucked in a basket with a couple of overcooked sausages - to be fair the scampi was okay but it's very difficult to go wrong with scampi - I did have to ask for tartare sauce though which would usually accompany scampi... Poor value and I won't be coming back, even for the beautiful views:((

went down for a meal, food good, but shabby inside, dirty cobwebbed windows, and dusty fireplace, old newspapers, think there collecting them for fire, just needs some tlc

Superb views over Portmellon cove and dog friendly, a major plus. It is an old quirky building. The day we visited was lovely but the outside was full of smokers, including 2 members of staff that we saw who smoked at the entrance. As this is also family friendly perhaps allocating a couple of benches up the lane but leave the ones nearer the beach as non smoking......very off putting with little ones around.We also ate her and have to say the food was very tasty indeed. however both the steak and ale pie and the veggie lasagne were small compared to other similar style pub food. The pie itself was a bit small and needed more gravy inside, although a jug of gravy was provided. The lasagne was done on a plate which could have been smaller and deeper as it was only one layer of veg and lasagne sheet and was a little dry.Perhaps a little prices for what you get.....taste wise though it was good and we would like to return another time and try another meal. Staff were very pleasant and served with a smile.

Although this was out of season I did spend several evening in this pubAs it was January there was no food being servedBut it was warm and welcoming Locals were great and I have new friends nowIt could do with a good spring clean but as it's winter I would imagine all that would be done before the season begins Sharron the landlady was warm and friendly and always cracking jokesAs it is right on the beach in the summer it is very busy but go there on a stormy winters day you will not get there as waves crash over the pub and carpark

An old pub with character situated on the waters edge offering good views with mainly locals at the bar. We were staying nearby and stopped by for dinner. No bookings are necessary. Order at the bar and meals are delivered by the barman when ready. Typical pub food, servings are more than adequate, and pricing inexpensive.

Have watched this pub go steadily down hill over the years. It has become so tacky, with the inside plastered with food adverts and notices. Poor wine. The tiny outside area ( overlooking the lovely Port Mellon Bay) is clustered with smokers, making it like sitting in an ash tray. Such a shame

The initial impression is of a local pub with character. The bar staff were friendly and the menu was what you'd expect, no surprises. Unfortunately the quality of the food was really disappointing, the batter on my fish was soggy. Although the pub was very handy we didn't return and found the Barley Sheaf in Gorran, only 2 miles away, was delicious, interesting and no more expensive.

Had a meal here last Sunday evening - gammon, fish ,burger & chips - couldn't"t fault it. Barmaid also very welcoming. The pub is ideally situated overlooking the cove and we enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine and watching the tide come in. It"s an ideal stopping off point for those walking the coastal path from Mevagisssey to Gorran. The Rising Sun is the focal point of Port Mellon as there are no shops.

We have never eaten here but always come to this pub for a drink when visiting the area. Lovely village & pub. The views are beautiful. It's so relaxing here & nice place to come to get away from it all.

Very good Ales!!! And also more than just decent pub food - was very tasty. They also have some rooms - to be recommended after the Ales! We had lamb roast and liver - good quality food, nice preparation.

we arrived 30' before they stop serving sandwiches. After ordering, they told us that the kitchen was closed. We ordered only drinks and they wanted cash money, while they promote to accept credit cards. The people were very very unfriendly. Never again.

I saw this pub early in the morning and thought it looked good for a future visit. After a long day's walking on a hot, sunny day and a few miles still to go, I was tempted in for a pint. Seeing the specials board, Liver and bacon was on the menu which I don't have often as the rest of the family don't like it! The staff are very friendly and the ale was excellent. My food arrived and there was plenty of it which was just what I needed having burned off over 5000 calories during the day. The liver was cooked perfectly and the mash was good too. The pub has outdoor seating if the weather permits and they will serve your drinks in plastic glasses if you want to sit nearer the sea. The more popular Mevagissy is a 15 minute walk around the corner but this pub is a hidden gem.

This is the place to eat if you're not a fan of freshly cooked meals. The beer however, was in good condition offering a range of Lagers and ales from the St.Austell brewery including Proper Job and Tribute with one other guest ale. The food was a great disappointment. A visit to the kitchen on my out confirmed my suspicions. Reheated food served with chips fully cooked a previous day then refried to order. An apology from the cook was a little lame. This is the only pub in Portmellon so I guess they're not bothered about returning customers.

T bone steak chips peas, asic but great. I have never had a bad steak here and its location is great overlooking the bay close to Mevagissey.

The staff were incredibly friendly, not a single bad thing to say about them, but the highlight of this pub is the fact that right outside its windows, literally feet away, is perhaps the prettiest view in Cornwall. A must see for locals and visitors.

Came here ten or so years ago when it had a bustling restaurant trade. Ooh how times have changed cheerful enough landlord but not a great selection of ales and a wee bit dark and dismal. Needs an injection of some TLC

We walked here during a recent trip to Mevagissey, just about a mile away. The Inn was welcoming. The guy at the bar was a local and full of stories about the waves here in the winter. As with most area pubs, their hours are limited to lunch and dinner times. Hubby had a lovely mackerel platter. I had a delicious smoked salmon baguette and we both had a pint. Nothing outstanding, just tasty and comfortable - a pleasant place to stop.

Stayed in Portmellon and had a couple of nights drinks overlooking the bay - pub has a food menu with restricted time of eating - all food looked hearty.Good selection of local beers - a treehouse so had St Austells, Skinners and Sharps on draught to name a few.

We dragged ourselves in here at the end of a long, hot day walking the SWCP from Portscatho desperate for a cool pint. I have to admit to being a little disappointed with the selection of ales available - I was not expecting to find London Pride & Directors as 2 of only 3 ales available in a Cornish pub?!No problem - we quickly downed our pints and walked the extra yards into the centre of Mevagissey to find more suitable local ales to imbibe.

Shame about some of the reviews for this great traditional Cornish pub its a free house with a friendly staff in a beautiful location its well worth the walk from Mevagissey we are local and hate the prices charged for drinks at some more commercial established pubs around the area we had a great lunch of traditional pub fayre at a realistic price we will certainly be returning soon many thanks

We stayed just across the road from the pub and visited a few times. On each occasion the food was excellent and the portions very generous. The staff were brilliant and a good laugh. Even the bar hugging locals were friendly. Very dog friendly pub.

good value public house right opposite the beach, amazing views lovely warm welcome the food was lovely too, not a massive menu choice but daily specials and what they do they do very well.

Called here whilst on holiday in july, just made it with minutes to spare before food service finished.The staff were very friendly and chatty despite being very busy and clearly exhausted after a busy lunchtime rush. Enjoyed a lovely pint of cider whilst waiting for our food, waited about 25 minutes but when it came it was obvious it had all been freshly cooked. Not a huge portion but certainly enough and it was extremely good, in fact the best sunday roast we've had in a restaurant/pub! Would definitely recommend you stop by if you are in the vicinity.

Went for a Sunday roast and was agreeably surprised by the quality and service. The gravy came in individual boats and the beef was to die for. Try their puddings too as they will delight your taste buds. They certainly did ours. We will definately return.