The smugglers den cubert in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Absolute stunning old pub 16th century hid away. Couldn't believe it when I walked in what a little gem this place was. As soon as we walked in, the whole atmosphere on the age hits you instantly. Very friendly staff and really pleasant service. We all had the Sunday lunch, and the portions were big and absolutely delicious. Please, if you're in the area, this is a must place to visit, and I will most certainly be back.

Absolutely outstanding food. Great portion sizes and value for money. Staff were friendly and attentive. We are on holiday here, but we would visit over and over if we lived closer.

Wonderful place to eat. Booking is highly recommended, but you can usually get a table booking early on the same day you plan to visit. The food is excellent, there is a wide choice on the menu and it's all cooked really well. Its delivered to the table in good time, but not so quick that you question the freshness! The service is really friendly, even to us holiday makers, infact we ate there twice in 10 days and the second visit we were treated like they knew us! Eaten here plenty of times before, never had bad service, never had bad food. Free WiFi available throughout which is really useful and the specials board changes really frequently for some excellent options. The atmosphere is always friendly, the tables are clean and in the autumn months they have the log burners on and the dimmed lights makes it feel really cosy and welcoming. Highly recommend, can't wait to go back.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Wonderful friendly staff nothing too much trouble. Always look forward to booking our Sunday lunch when we are down 8n Cornwall on holiday. Top marks.

We visited the Smugglers Den last weekend. Calamari starter and the largest seafood chowder I've ever eaten. Both excellent highly recommend a visit. Full menu and specials board Staff were very attentive.

Absolutely brilliant pub and restaurant who made us very welcome even though they were very very busy and we hadn't booked beforehand. Son was camped nearby and we were at Perran Sands. Food was really good and thank goodness they hadn't thoroughly modernised the building. Staff were friendly even though they were rushed off their feet. Thoroughly recommend.

Massive pub with a canteen feel. We had our dog with us, so was quickly ushered to the back room (marquee!). Drink service was very slow, our food came first. All food ‘out of a packet’ and was either fried, grilled or microwaved - so make your choice with this in mind.

Have just spent a week staying at Perran Sands, my partner had been going for runs each morning and ran past this little gem so we decided to give it a try. So thankful he found it! What a gorgeous little pub, lovely, welcoming staff and 5 star food! Highly recommended! Lovely garden with children’s play area to! My only regret is that we didn’t try it until the last night of our holiday! Will defo be back when we return next summer.

We have being going to this venue almost every Sunday for the past 20 years. But this time we were moved from our usual table without notice and it was given to two people who did not appear to be regulars. We were given no explanation. Whilst the food was good as always and the rest of the service was fine. Wes still cannot understand why we were unceremoniously moved.

Visited yesterday evening. Fish pie was very dry and partner felt a crunch whilst eating. The sausage main dish was accompanied by what can only be described as gravy mixed with small chunk well known brand pickle. Was a distinct draft at the table where we sat. Staff were pleasant and attentive. Unfortunately I have been unwell overnight and continue to be today. Very disappointed and feel very poorly right now.

Set off the beaten track next to a very nice looking campsite. Great service and best vegetarian pub grub I've had in years. Very big portions. Extremely pleasant surroundings.

Our yearly trip to Cornwall wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Smugglers. Excellent food all round and an added bonus is the fantastic Pizza restaurant to the rear of the pub.

Great staff, great atmosphere, food expensive but great value as you get a full plate of fantastic grub. All I can say is four clean plates and worthy of a second visit.

This place is going downhill from last year. The service is rushed and my wife who ordered the beer battered fish and chips could not taste the beer flavour in the batter also the chips had been fried in dirty oil we think has they had a funny taste as if something else was fried in the same oil. Now i ordered the mussels in white wine sauce, at n time was a finger bowl offered at the end I had request one, and guess what no towel... at this point I gave up also the amount of sauce that was given beggars belief there must have been at least litre of it when my spoon disappeared beneath the waves that was it, that is when I had to ask for the finger bowl,for the price they are charging food and service has got to improve or once again new owners will be in.

We recently visited Smugglers Den twice while on holiday. One was a birthday meal and second just because we enjoy the place and food. We have dined here for many years. It is always busy which speaks for itself about the food.

No necesita reservar, el personal era muy servicial, nos dio un montón de tiempo para decidir. Puede ser bastante caliente por dentro cuando es muy cálido. La comida era muy buena, tuvimos dos adolescentes con nosotros (una muy exigente) y disfrutaron de sus elecciones. La comida estaba muy bien preparadas, el pollo al curry fue excelente, pensábamos que estábamos en un restaurante indio. Otros comimos lasaña, tailandés y el cordero Keema en la ofertas especiales. El aparcamiento puede ser difícil a veces lleno. No probamos el bar de pasta, pero oímos sus buenas, especialmente para los niños.

Decidimos tener una cena aquí mientras estábamos en vacaciones, habíamos reservado una mesa, ya nos habían advertido que era popular. Los aparcamientos estaban llenos, el personal amable y servicial y la comida era encantador. Nuestra hija estaba un poco decepcionado de que ella no tenía señal de teléfono como pub está en la parte baja de una colina, pero nos gustó.

Hemos comido en la mayoría de los restaurantes de Newquay como hemos estado viniendo durante años. Nos apetecía en un lugar nuevo, así que nos fuimos a la Denn Inn después de leer todas las buenas críticas. La primera impresión fue estupenda, el pub es hermoso y agradable y limpio por dentro. La camarera fue muy amable y nos atendió muy rápidamente. Sin exageración, la comida estaba en la mesa en 3 minutos - cómo es que incluso es posible? Tuve la carne asada que estaba tan cocidas, fue seco y comestible. Estaba aburrida y me tardaron 4 picaduras y luego a la izquierda. El pollo al curry y pasteles de pescado fueron aparentemente estaba bien, pero no genial. No recomendaría este pub y no volveré. Que no me puedo quejar para ser honesto, estaba tan mal que no quería más comida al ser enviados.

Lleno de carácter, aislada como su nombre sugiere, pero no es muy difícil de encontrar. Amplio menú ofrece una buena variedad de alimentos y bebidas; rápido y eficiente servicio y comida muy buena. Fácilmente podría pagar mucho más en la zona para una segunda comida precio ya que los precios son muy competitivos. Demasiada gente, así que es mejor reservar con antelación, incluso en la semana!

Como una sola madre de gemelos de 3 años, la hora de comer puede ser un poco estresante para comer fuera. El personal era muy acogedor y la comida llegó en 5 minutos - perfecto para mi hangry threenagers! El sol brillaba y hay una pequeña zona de juegos está codificado en los jardines de la zona de tumbonas, que encantó a los niños. Ha sido más de 10 años desde mi última visita y yo estaba tan contento de regresar y experimentar el mismo alto nivel de servicio y recién preparados.

Lovely location and atmosphere. Good menu and drink selection. Good food and good value for money. Will come again. Traditional gastro pub.

Visited the smugglers den had a superb meal with the family would highly recommend great choice and great portion sizes with a nice relaxed atmosphere and the service was excellent

An excellent dog friendly pub. weather was hot had lunch outside, hake was cooked brilliantly. Well worth a visit

Had a great lunch here so decided to go again with friends who had not been before. Food was good but the service was really disappointing. Took ages for our main course to arrive (over 40 minutes) and had to chase it up several times with different reasons for the delay being given each time.

My husband and myself ate here 10 years ago and couldn't remember where it was and have been looking for it ever since we were in Cornwall on other trips and finally found it again . This place has charm , beauty , great atmosphere and fantastic food . The service and staff were very friendly and we will definitely be back again next time we in Cornwall . Well worth 10 years of looking and will be back again soon . Love ❤️ from Denise & Paul Connolly xxxx

We came here for dinner after reading previous reviews. The pub itself is charming. The staff were super friendly and the service was quick. We had two young children who were made to feel welcome. The food was lovely I had the fish and chips which was huge and really nice my partner had the burger which was also good. I only wish I lived locally so I could visit more often but we will be coming back next time were in cornwall.

Food was epic, we were on holiday nearby and ended up eating there twice it was so good. The steak, bacon and stilton pie with mash, veg and gravy was devine. Lovely atmosphere and advisable to book to avoid being disappointed. Will definitely be back next time we are down that way.

Staying at a local B&B and the owner suggested we eat here. Glad we did as the food was very good and very reasonably priced. One of my pet hates in any eating establishment is food that is tepid and here it was piping hot and tasted fresh. For that reason alone I would say it is an excellent place! Menu is classic but with enough choice for families/groups so all good. Lovely staff providing a good service so would highly recommend. I would suggest booking as it was busy and it is not high season yet.

Came here again for a meal and was not disappointed. Food was lovely and hot, garlic mushrooms, goats cheese and soup of the day (broccoli & stilton) were very good. Main courses appeared quickly, but were freshly cooked. All presented nicely and vegetables for 2 would easily cover 4 people, only slight grumble was that the curry was rather mild more like a Korma style. Belly pork, sausages and chicken dishes tasted fantastic and nice that they weren't all served with chips. Didn't try dessert as too full!! Serving staff were very pleasant and weren't intrusive asking you if everything was alright every 5 minutes.Would recommend sitting in the pub part as very authentic to the building.New pizza place just opened but can't recommend but did look lovely from what we could see. Will be back on next visit.

Food is ace! Staff are truly friendly. We got served by a guy called jack who was awesome. We sat outside for sum drinks(lovely views over the dunes) then went inside for food. Dog was welcomed with love. Just can't fault it. It's a must visit if in the area.

The fish & chips (so my wife says!) and to be honest they did look lovely! I had the specials board twice now, last Saturday it was king prawn, squid & chorizo stew with crusty bread and today I had bass fillets with asparagus, hollandaise sauce, Cornish new tatties and fresh veg...absolutely gorgeous! The whole place is lovely and very dog friendly! Great beer and ciders and lovely staff and the landlord is great too!

My husband, son and I visited The Smugglers Den Inn this evening. We had not booked in advance but was greeted with a smile and was told that we could still have a meal, even though the Inn was very busy. The inside of the Inn is very traditional and very warm and welcoming. The service was excellent. I ordered the hake, absolutely beautiful meal, followed by a gorgeous warm orange and chocolate cake. Both my husbands and sons meals were equally tasty. The service was very good, often checking if our food was ok. I would highly recommend this Inn, clearly a very popular place to eat tables were all filled. Yum Yum, thanks guys for a great meal

Luckily we had booked a table as we arrived to find the place very busy. We were quickly seated and given menus. The waitress soon returned to take our order of a burger and vegetable lasagne. Couldn't fault either of our meals- piping hot, very tasty and with interesting accompaniments. Would definitely return.

We've just come back from our first visit to The Smugglers InnWe're staying at a caravan park just down the road so were looking for somewhere near. We'd gone to have a look at the building earlier today and were impressed by the look of it and after reading the good reviews on here,decided to have our evening meal there. We weren't disappointed- the building, service and food were amazing. We're a family of 4 with 2 children 9 and 6 and even they said it was the best food ever! I can highly recommend the special chicken,ham and leek pie (I asked if I could change the chips and peas for mash and mixed veg which was done without a problem and I was so happy to see beautifully steamed vegetables which were delicious!) my husband had the beef, bacon and blue cheese pie and said it was delicious. Overall I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying locally

I had lunch at the Smugglers on a Sunday in February with a friend and my 11 year old granddaughter - plus my friend's dog.The service was good and the food excellent. My granddaughter and my friend both ordered mussels and when a large pot arrived, they thought they might struggle to finish. Then they realised that they were having a pot each!

Love this place, never had anything less than an amazing experience. The pub is cozy, yet spotlessly clean, the food is superb and the staff are some of the nicest I've encountered!It's a bit of a drive for us, otherwise we'd be there all the time. Thanks guys - keep up the good work!

We came to Cornwall as a large family of seven renting a property just up the road. We visited the pub several times for some evening drinks and on out last day for a big meal out! The service was very informative,friendly and prompt! The food was fantastic!!!!! We all had different dishes from the seafood to venison. Everything was delicious and very well presented! Highly recommend.

Warm friendly atmosphere great choice of ales and a fantastic ever changing menu.A little off the beaten track but that is what makes this place so special it is well worth a visit summer or winter.

We were on holiday in Cornwall a couple of years ago when we found this little gem. Now visiting again in august 2016 we decided to try it again and we were not disappointed.The building itself is a beautiful thatched cottage with open fires (which must be delightful in winter) and the staff were extremely friendly. A very homely place. We actually ate here 5 out of 7 nights of our holiday. We were without the kids who have now grown up and so as we hadn't had a break for a couple of years decided we would not be cooking for ourselves. Each night they have different specials for starters and mains. Not a single night did we leave unhappy or hungry. We tried various starter's and dishes and we're never disappointed. It may come over as and little expensive but it's worth it. We had to book a table each night as it was so busy. Another thing that I thought was good....no mobile signal or wifi...so we could just sit and chat and be a couple and enjoy our time together. Dogs are also welcome in the bar area.We actually wished we had eaten here every night but we wanted to try other places too.

We have been here a few times and have eaten both lunch and dinner here, and also had a proper drinking session!! all were great experiences, the staff were very friendly and helpful (had a good laugh sat at the bar chatting!), food was very good on all occasions and they run quite a professional pub restaurant with local food/dishes etc. decent freshly prepared food, good portions and always a good specials board. probably a good idea to book as its always busy, speaks for itself really!

We went here with my in laws for their final nights meal with us they were blown away I haven't been to the smugglers for over a year mainly because they food was a bit to posh but they seem to have tweaked the menu now it's got a lively variety I had the braised beef it was so tender and the gravy was gorgeous, all 4 of us had a lovely meal well worth the money the staff was very friendly nothing was too much trouble we'll be going back more often now please give it a go

Visited this pub twice whilst staying in a holiday cottage in Cubert.Several pints of Rattler consumed, very happy time spent on the terrace soaking up the late October sun and stunning views with our dogs.Staff really friendly, food outstanding.Really recommend.

Our visiting friends had spotted The Smugglers Den previously but not tried it so when we arrived at another local venue at 7.05 to be told the kitchen closed at 7.00, The Smugglers Den came to mind. We did ring ahead to check dogs were allowed. What a treat. The surroundings are cosily old and welcoming. The staff cheerful and efficient. The menu is long enough to satisfy everyone and short enough that freash ingredients can be used. The portions are generous but not overwhelming and are certainly worth the prices charged. I have never had so many mussels in a portion where the meat filled the shell and the hake and prawns tagliatelle was simple but so delucious with the ribs aparrently the same. The four of us were too full for dessert but we all saw something we were sorry to miss out on. When in the area of Perranporth, this will now be our restaurant of choice. We also noticed that a separate pizzeria adjoins the restaurant for greater choice. Not to be missed.

This place is a gem! Beautiful old thatched place, warm and inviting with good food and great beer, what more can you ask for? We sat outside for lunch in s lovely beer garden and had him, eggs and chips, it was great simple pub grub and very well priced, I can deff recommend. Staff attentive and polite and friendly.

I live locally but had never got round to visiting the smugglers den . I arrived with a friend to eat in the evening . We were given a table for two very close to the bar . We ordered our starters & main course to follow . Before we had finished the starters, the waitress arrived with the main course . She stood waiting to place it on the table & proceeded to move the board with our starter food away before we had even finished . . Our main course was far from good . I had a beef tartlet with blue cheese & the cheese had overpowered the whole dish . My friend had a Cumberland sausage ring with veg & mashed potatoe . . It was swimming in gravy & the veg was still very hard . The presentation was terrible . . We had only finished eating a few moments when the waitress asked if we would like anything else . . When we said no thank you, she asked us if we would mind moving with our drinks somewhere else as they had people waiting . . I will certainly not be returning there again . .it was bloody awful !

Visited this pub restaurant twice last week whilst on holiday in Crantock 2miles away. Great food at sensible prices with friendly table service, best pub that we visited in the week we were in Cornwall. This pub is dog friendly having a separate area for diners taking their best friend with them and another area for those that don't. Booking is a must as this venue is really busy, a testament to the quality you will experience well done all at the Smugglers Den

Absolutely stunning little pub! Very family friendly with a dog friendly zone too. The staff are very professional, very accommodating and so welcoming. We had several meals here - lunches and dinners - and would highly recommend. A really gorgeous little pub, and real quality. Thank you to all the staff for making our visits so wonderful - we will be back!

We were staying in Holywell and kept seeing signs for the smugglers den, on one of the days we decided to go try it out and I'm so glad we did, the pub it's self is beautiful, inside it is very traditional, we didn't go into the Italian part as wanted a classic pub meal, the staff were all very friendly, the food cost around £75 for 2 adults and 2 children but this included 3 desserts, the food was very well presented and well cooked, we didn't go to this little gem until the day before we went home which was a shame as i would have gone back, if/when we visit Cornwall again we would defiantly be back, well worth a visit

Since visiting the Smugglers last year they have now opened a Pasta and Pizza restaurant in an old conference room around the side. You pick and mix your pasta dish choosing your on type of pasta then follow with your preferred sauce Bothe pasta and Pizza are available in take away

We love this beautiful pub! We visit Cornwall every year and this pub is one of our favourite. We visit a couple of times each time we are here. The staff are fantastic and attentive and the food is brilliant! We are never disappointed. My favourite is the belly pork and I always ask for extra gravy which they are more than happy to do. All round fantastic place!

Stayed at Trebellan Park and visited The Smugglers 3 times. Each time Staff were lovely, friendly and courteous and meals were perfect. Easily one of the best pubs in Cornwall, and will definitely be returning.

I have stopped several times here for a drink but this was the first I ate here. It's a very beautiful old pub with loads of charm, lots of draught ales and very extensive menu. The pub is divided into 2 parts:restaurant & bar area. Both have tables for eating. There is also a new addition to the pub : a pasta & pizza restaurant (seperate to the pub) with different opening times and obviuosly a different menu . I ate in the pub. Firstly, be aware that the pub is dog friendly in the bar area, whicn is significant because there is a campsite just behind the pub and many campers turn up for dinner with their dogs and kids , so first tip : if you don't like noisy kids or yapping dogs make sure to book in the restaurant area and for a later sitting, 6:30 - 7pm to be avoided IMO. Having said this, the campsite is only open in summer so off season this shouldn't be a problem. Secondly : booking essential. I saw quite a few people turned away. There is a big team of staff and they are very good at their jobs too, helpful, friendly and efficient. Finally the food: really good, a large choice and reasonably priced. Would go again but not before 8pm ! Btw : this pub closes in the afternoon and reopens at 17:45...

Can't fault the food, or the service.Once this would have been a quiet country pub, but now it has a large extension and a pizza / pasta bar to boot.Can't blame them for expanding to cater for demand (nearby campsite).We booked and specifically requested a seat in the bar. I personally think the rest of the place lacks ambiance.

We tried this pub based on recent reviews. I took my 94 year old grandfather here for sunday lunch. Our table was situated in a room so dark we had to use a torch to see the menu. We asked to be moved which wasn't a problem. I ordered roast lamb and grandfather had beef. After a short wait the waitress brought our meals. Two roast beef. I explained I had ordered lamb. The plates were taken away and immediately brought back. The plates were one lamb and one beef. The meats looked identical. The meat was cold, the potatoes warm, the frozen parsnips were rock hard but hot and the selection of veg looked wilted. The lamb tasted awful, no lamb taste. This was a cheaply produced meal and tasted cheap. I will not return.

I meant to write this review ages ago but never got around to it, I have however now made the effort as its worthy of mention. We popped in as a small family unit 'on spec' and even although they were fully booked it was early evening and they managed to squeeze us in for the first sitting of the night, which was great as we had 2 young kids and needed to get them 'fed then bed' ! The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, they even let us charge our mobile phones for free! Lovely food too as I remember. This busy bar is used by locals and visitors alike, the food is excellent and they let you buy a beer tankard with 'smugglers den' on it- lovely souvenir of a great place to eat. Parking is limited but very achievable. Top tip is to definitely book and parking is easier the earlier you go. We're back to Cornwall in 2 months, we'll definitely be back to the Smugglers and we'll definitely book first to avoid disappointment. Well done Smugglers Den.

We have visited Smugglers many times in years past and although found it pricey we were impressed. Hence we decided to visit to check out the improvement to the decked area. Suitably impressed we decided the visit for lunch..Having observed the very clear signage relating to meal serving times we concluded that a salad or light ploughman's lunch could easily be prepared and consumed within the 35 minutes before the throw out time of 1500 hrs. We selected a table and I approached the bar to order. I found myself being summoned from the middle of the bar to the till at the side of the bar where a rather school teacher ish woman proceed to "inform " me, "You are aware " of their seemingly strict timing issues. Having been suitably dressed down I placed and paid for my meal and drinks.Returning to the table my wife informed me that she had just received the same "treatment" from the same woman..Then the food arrived....My wife returned to the table two minutes later and I felt I needed to apologise for the pitiful board that was in front of us.Cheese.. One small wedge. Bread..Two thin wedges of focacca type bread..Butter...3 pre wrapped squares...far too much for the Sad bread. Ham..One slice...Salad? ?? A few leaves from a mixed leaves bag..cucumber. ..3/4 5mm cubes...celery. ..miniscule...pickled onions 3 about 3cm diameter... pickle..an small ramekin half full. £8:50 per serving! Really,Smugglers Den in the 21st century seem to be living up to their earlier namesake.

Found this pub with the help of AA Pub Guide app. It's a terrific place with a real pub ambience serving great food. We had belly pork & pan fried chicken both were excellent, desserts were also great, sticky toffee pudding & chocolate mousse, a delight. From the minute we walked into the pub, we were made to feel valued customers right up to leaving. We were so impressed we have booked to return later this week. Fantastic, well done.

Lovely Sunday roast sitting on the comfy chairs outside. Plenty of vegetables to choose from and very good roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. Choice of either roast beef, pork or lamb, very good value. Service was very good and waitresses very pleasant.

I have been to this pub three times, now. I just wish it was nearer to my home. Food, excellent, I can say no more. I don't eat dessert but my family and companions would give 10/10 for these, they certainly look appetising. My only regret is I am not available for their Pie and Ale festival again this year. Oh well. If you are anywhere near you must eat here. Wonderful.

Great pub with good food my mussels and steak were very nice! and good Cornish beer. A must for us when we are in the county! Nice setting too... and dogs welcome.

Nice but awkward to get to.This bar is alright but along a narrow lane, single track, so just hope you meet no one coming the other way!!!

A fabulous cornish pub in the heart of the cornwall. A friendly family run pub who do their best to make you feel welcome and satisfy your drinking needs. They also have fantastic variety of food which is delicious! my favourite being the Steak, Smoked bacon and blue cheese pie! Yummers!Can't fault it!Emma and Brett!

My boyfriend dragged me in here after a long walk and I was happily surprised. Such a sweet traditional pub tucked away but with a lot of character and friendly staff. The kitchen was closing at 3pm so we ordered our food quickly, and it came in good time. The Camembert was delicious and I had a steak and ale pie. My boyfriend had the fish and chips and we both couldn't move after. It was nice to talk to some of the regulars too, it made it warm and welcoming. Thanks for a great afternoon!!

When you first see this pub it gives an oldie worldy feel - distinctive thatched roof and old fashioned inside with a nice big open fire. Christmas decorations were done nicely too. Staff were very friendly. Food did not disappoint, I had fish and chips which tasted yummie. Nice way to spend an afternoon on a very rainy day. Great atmosphere, we could easily have spent several more hours here. The pubs a bit out of the way but definitely worth a visit- we will certainly be returning again.

This old thatched pub is out of the way, but worth seeking out. Tucked away down a lane it is a short drive or a walk across fields from the village of Cubert. It was very quiet when we visited but the staff were very friendly and courteous. The food was excellent, well cooked and presented - there was almost too much but we managed! The beer was worth the visit alone! It is a 'dog friendly' pub - dogs allowed in the bar, not the restaurant area, but this is usual. We were made to feel welcome as was our dog.

Lovely old building with a thatched roof. Very welcoming staff and a dog friendly dining area away from main restaurant which suited us perfectly as we had a large, but quiet, dog with us. Very good choice of food on menu and also a daily specials board. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Food was promptly delivered, well presented, hot and delicious. Although the location, down a typical Cornish lane may be daunting for some there is plenty of parking and it would be a shame if you missed this experience. Can't wait until our return.

Just got back from a terrific evening out at the Smugglers Den. Food was terrific and there was plenty of it. Braised blade of beef was melt in the mouth, Beer battered Fish the same. The puddings ( Banoffee Cookie based cheesecake and Sticky toffee pudding) were really too much but delightful all the same. The new hosts(as of March 2015) were fantastic company and very attentive, They made Jarvis( our Golden Retriever) very welcome and introduced him to Alfie. A fantastic night and very reasonably priced. Eat your heart out Rick Stein!!! Ps only complaint made by Jarvis...where were the doggy treat jar. :)

We yet again visited smugglers' den on our holiday to Cornwall ,We visit when ever on our holidays and allways find that the food is lovely staff are very polite and cannot do enough for you . The smugglers is so cosy with lovely open fires for those chilli Cornish days or nites . Recommend the lamb shank very tasty ., and gorgeous deserts , Very child and dog friendly too . Nice outside seating area too

This pub is out of the way-down a proper country lane! It is dog friendly, with a great choice of food and drink. I can definitely recommend the muscles-they are tasty, and the portions are huge! There is something on the menu or specials board to suit everyone's taste buds! Well worth a visit!

We came to the smugglers den on Thursday.The staff were friendly and the food was good with large potions. Would recommend this lovely country pub.

visited on a rainy day in Cormwall for lunch. The pub itself is very quaint and cosy and felt welcoming. The staff were friendly, and there is a good selection of beer/cider.We all enjoyed our food at this pub, its traditonal pub grub but done well, although I personally wasn't keen on the chips.The starters however, were excellent and huge! so no room for pud.Will visit again for sure next time Im in the area.

We ate here on out final night in Cornwall for 2015 as we were unable to get in on our previous visit to the place and it was no surprise. Both the food and drink were of exceptional quality, though unlike the Scarlet 2 nights previously didn't WOW us, but you are not paying Scarlet prices!!!! It was nice and would recommend others to go. Service was ok a little slow, though in fairness the restaurant was very busy and seemed to be understaffed a bit on this particular evening.

Great place for food very busy but still not a huge wait kids loved it here beer good and overall not too pricey and another beautiful part of Cornwall will visit again. Thanks

We love this place :) it's very pretty and you have to go down some lovely Cornish lanes to find it. It's mainly an eating venue as its out in the sticks but there is a camp site near by which we are going to look into :) we booked our table in advance from home but if you come early enough I'm sure you would get a table :) it has good beer too and comfortable surroundings. It's beamed and atmospheric. The staff are great, very attentive, no long queues at the bar.

My boyfriend and I decided to make the journey to The Smugglers as it is a restaurant I return to year after year. This quaint little Pub is perfect, the staff are friendly and very attentive and the food is just to die for. I had the mussels which did not disappoint, exploding with flavour. And my partner had the specials of BBQ ribs, again it did not fail to impress. I would highly recommend eating here.

We popped in to have a quick bite to eat before we headed home. The food was good, quick service and friendly staff. i will definitely be returning next year when we come back to cornwall.

Food was pretty nice, setting lovely...staff could of been a bit more attentive but it was busy and they were nice all the same. Can't grumble at all we just weren't 'wowed' which we like to be as eating out these days costs a fortune and a bit of an effort with kids in tow....lovely cosy feel and imagine it's gorgeous in the winter to spend an evening here

We visited here twice during our recent 2 weeks in Newquay. On our first visit we had a snack for lunch and after looking at the dinner menu we decided to return for a meal in the evening and we are glad we did. On entering the pub we were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The whole experience was very pleasant and we enjoyed our food. If I had to complain it would be the size of my pasta dish. It was enormous even to my standards and I am a big eater. However it was delicious.

We came across the Smugglers purely by accident but what a find. Dog friendly amazing food and such friendly staff . We ended up visiting three times in a week. The last occasion I ordered a trio of chocolate but was served a plain chocolate mousse by mistake as my lady went to pay the bill that manager pointed out her their mistake and deducted the cost of the sweet from the bill. The restaurant gets very busy so i would recommend booking I guarantee you won't be disappointed

Tucked away down a narrow Cornish lane off the beaten track, this lovely old pub, with its thatched roof, dark beams, little nooks and romantic history of smugglers' deeds, is well worth a visit. There's a pub garden and the terraced area has some lovely views across the countryside to the back of the dunes between Perranporth and Holywell. The food's really good as well with very generous portions. My partner particularly enjoyed the rack of ribs. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Altogether a really lovely place for an evening out. I would recommend booking as it looks like it gets busy at the weekends.

the food and service in this pub are fab,the garlic mushrooms on toast for the starter was lovely with just the right amount of garlic,but the highlight was the main,cajun chicken talietelle was the loveliest freshest pasta ever and the chicken cooked just right and not to hot and spicy,only complaint was the trio chocolate mouse for desert was a bit on the small side but then i'm a greedy bugger so i'll forgive that,but the real highlight was the young lady who served me,very helpful friendly and polite,so if your in the Newquay area give it a go you'll not be dissapointed

Lovely cosy pub with open fires, great food, polite staff and traditional ales. What more could you want from a Cornish dining experience?!

We had a wonderful party after our daughters christening in the smugglers function room. We decorated the day before the party.The function room is beautiful, clean and airy with outside views across perran sands. The landlord Jason who was behind the bar looked after us and our 70 guests amazingly :-) but the food was the really outstanding surprise of the day. The quality of the food far exceeded our expectations it was delicious, different and cooked with lots of love and thought. We felt really proud to host our daughters party there. Thank you to Jason and the chefs and staff of the smugglers inn for your hard work and such a great memorable occasion.

Lovely pub hidden away in a charming valley! I enjoyed a delicious fish pie with lots of vegetables. Good value and a lovely atmosphere with a log fire roaring away! Others had salmon/new potatoes/vegetables and Cajun chicken which they would recommend as well.

Enjoyed a lovely meal here on Saturday 28th March. Cannot fault the service from helpful smiley staff. Good menu choices, plenty of Specials too. I had the ribeye steak which was cooked to perfection and had that yummy charcoal outer and rich taste inside. Banoffee pudding was also very good. All in all good value for money and I will not hesitate to recommend/ return sometime soon.

Found this place by chance and decided to have a Sunday roast. Beef was very good, large portion of 4 different vegetables served separately. Clean and tidy, staff attentive, but not forward. Took coffee on the terrace where I was able to work whilst enjoying the view. £12.45 for meal and coffee (drinks purchased separately)

My daughter and I were looking for somewhere to go for a girlie lunch so we dropped in at The Smugglers Den. As it was too early for lunch we decided to just sit and have a drink whilst we waited for the kitchen to open. We didn't have to wait long as the chef said he would cook for us early. I was so impressed and very grateful. The food was lovely and served by a very friendly young lady. We were the only ones in at the time. Definately going back there again

Smugglers OPEN again and serving food and drink as usual. Staff pleasant welcoming and worth a visit. Food of good quality . log burner and open fire to add to character of old building .plenty of car park spaces.

We have been to the Smugglers den many times previous to this visit however this was before the "sudden closed period" and unfortunately for them they have NOT reproduced the quality of food or service provided. The food we had was cold, overcooked and generally not very tasty, we then waited 43 minutes for a dessert to which we never received an excuse/apology for.As there are many incredible pubs in this area of Cornwall, I would suggest you try one of those rather than the smugglers as it has gone dramatically down hill compared to how it was before they closed down for a while last year.

We visited this pub as a one-off whilst staying in Newquay. We wanted a good Sunday roast in a quaint pub and that's certainly what we got. Beautiful, top-quality food and cooking, sat by a log fire in a stunning olde-worlde country pub. Big beer garden as well which I can imagine would be perfect in the summer with a nice pint. And the staff were all lovely. Really welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The pub has only just re-opened after a change of ownership so get down there and help build the business up! It's well worth it!

We have been visiting this quaint village pub near the north Cornish coast for a number of years now and it never fails to impress with its quality of fresh local food and service. It is always better to book in advance and would imagine during high season it would be essential to do so. There is a lovely outside area for families to eat and enjoy the warm summer evenings and plenty of holiday camping areas not too far from the pub along the coast.Our party of four enjoyed varied starters and mains which left no room for any of their delicious desserts - all so tempting. Once again, this great pub never fails! Role on 2015 and our next visit/s!

First time staying in nearby Crantock and the Smugglers was recommended to us by a few people. Nice atmosphere in a secluded location. Service was good, pork belly definitely recommended - though very filling. A bit pricier than the average "Wetherspoons" pub, but quality of food is much better than average.Being very impressed, we visited a second time later in the week. This time I had the pulled pork burger, another good dish and went well with a Rattlers cider!Would definitely recommend to others and will revisit if/when I'm next in the area.

Myself and family of 3 came in for dinner on the off chance on seeing the sign on the road as we were looking for a quick change from our normal haunt. We arrived and saw it really busy and we're asked if we had booked but we had not. So we went to the bar and had a drink to be greeted by a waitress who managed to squeeze us in the warm restaurant, with great 16th century character. We chose from the menu that was full of traditional classics. Considering the restaurant was very busy the staff all knew what had to be done and the food came quick and was of very high quality and could tell it was fresh and made from scratch.A real big congratulations to the management and the team for great successful service in this busy holiday period keep the good work up guys ( a restaurant manager that knows service )Comment below nothing has been missed quality of food and service is at a fair competitive price.

Returned after a few years absence from Cornwall to find a once thriving pub empty at 5 and not serving food until 6. Checked out menu to see if worth waiting for but noticed high prices. Beer good/Rola cola and restaurant prices next to a camp site with loads of families returning from the beach. A trick missed I feel

12 months on from our first visit we returned to this great pub hidden in the Cornish countryside.Arriving early evening we were greeted and seated (without booking) and found even on a busy night the standard of good and service was excellent.Drinks and mains for 3 of us for well under £40 was value for money deserts at over £6 not.We will return during our fortnight holiday cause we love it there.

Busy place, but seen to promptly.. Friendly bar staff.. And waitress service good. Varied menu with beautiful dishes- very skilled chef esp with the numbers they do.. Superb fish meats and vege options..beers n wines brill..and overall ambience, atmosphere and cleanliness top notch.. Food smashing!! Carpets could b changed lol.. Also a haunted building. With old character ..one of best in cornwall in my opinion..

A family of four, we had a lovely meal on a sunday evening. Great food and nice atmosphere. Great service too and playground for kids in the garden.

Visited here whilst on holiday we came one night and we couldn't eat as fully booked so we booked in for the following early evening, the place soon filled up from 6 so if you want to come make sure you book! Food was good and we were served quickly.

We've eaten here a couple of times, the food is excellent with a good choice and daily specials. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and the pub itself is lovely. Great beer garden and dog friendly. Will be back!

Decided to visit as it was close to are holiday cottage and dog friendly on arrival it was quite busy, there was a good atmosphere and the staff where pleasant. The food was however not that good I had a burger it was average at best, it was quite dry and lacked flavour, my wife had had fish and chips also average, it seemed watery and the batter was soggy we decided to have ice cream for dessert this was not good quality ice cream and was full off ice particles we will return this holiday but only for a drink.