The St. Kew Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Exceptional Sunday roast, thank you. We were made very welcome by the friendly staff who accommodated us and our dog despite having not booked and during peak service. The house wine was excellent and the local real ale perfect. Thanks again, highly recommended

The St Kew Inn is one of our all time favourites. They have a new head chef, George, and he's superb! The venison suet pudding was a particular knock out. And of course, the bar is as unique and delightful as ever.

Overall very disappointing. The waitress lacked basic awareness and didn’t take the order correctly. The food was nicely presented but not really as described on the menu. The scallops had an overpowering herb crust but the menu said lemon and herb butter which would have been a perfect match. The crust completely overpowered the sweet flavour of the scallops. The other food was very overpriced and portions mean. What we had was very average. There are far better places to eat locally with all the lovely local Cornish food.

Arriving without a table reservation at about 7.30pm midweek we felt fortunate to told a table could be found for the 5 of us and the dog. As we passed by the huge open fireplace in the bar area I would have loved to sit there as it looked so inviting. We were shown along a little passage to another eating area which was very quaint and had a small log burner - we were the only people in this area I suppose because it was a little late in the evening and midweek. Due to differing appetites we all had different items from the menu including starters, mains and a cheeseboard which was all served at the same time with no problem. Everything was delicious from monkfish scampi, burger - not just any burger, fish and chips with crushed minted peas and homemade tartare sauce and the most tasty cheese n crackers. Every morsel was appreciated. We enjoyed it so much we booked a early evening table Friday night. Food was once again fabulous and it was great that the tables were full as we didn't feel like we were holding up the staff from closing down. Although the food was a little higher priced than most places we visited it was certainly worth every penny. There are some homemade chutneys etc to purchase and we bought the chilli jam. I would love to visit again and have a table in the bar area.

Great location. The chef that created its wonderful reputation has left. We ordered: 1) peppered ox cheek on a pearl barley and vegetable bed: perfect, unctuous, autumnal melt in the mouth satisfaction. And 2) wild mushroom ragu with pasta: very pasta and no discernible mushroom, replacement dish only a sliver better. The red wine was cool & mediocre. The front of house handled our problem with poise and dignity, for which we tipped, the offending meal was not charged for. Not again.

Fabulous venue, staff all very friendly and helpful. It was an early lunch and I wasn’t super hungry so I chose a starter and a side. Whilst my chicken Caesar salad had a good dressing, I kid you not the size of the portion was shocking. Think ramekin size and priced at £12 it was a complete con. You can imagine just how much chicken was evident (desert spoon at most) and it totally lacked anchovies. Had to ask for some. Now I’ve eaten in a lot of restaurants and pubs in my lifetime and NEVER have I been so shocked at portion sizes as I was today. BEWARE go for a beer (good ales) but don’t eat here, it’s a complete con!

Absolutely loved this pub/ restaurant. Service and food were first class. Can't praise it enough. Book early and thank me later

We live in mid Cornwall but for some reason have never been to this pub before. Going out for a walk and lunch for my birthday and stumbled across this lovely pub set in pretty hamlet. Menu looked nice and the food was outstanding. Prices were reasonable as the food was a bit more special than your average pub lunch. We ate in the beer garden which was ideal for dogs as there was plenty of shade and a stream. Pub looked well kept and not overally modernised. We had a look around the Church next door afterwards

Very good food, wonderful old pub with nice environment, very good and friendly service, situated in a lovely quiet village, plenty of parking, there is also very nice looking outside space although it was raining when we went. Dog friendly.

This was our first visit and we were immediately impressed by the imposing and characterful building. Unfortunately, our welcome wasn’t very warm - there was an atmosphere amongst the staff who were very quiet as if something bad had happened to upset them. Anyway, we pushed on regardless and my wife and I ordered the beef short rib which soon arrived - generous portions perfectly cooked with the unctuous meat falling off the bone. The flavour was very strong - we liked it but some might well not. The service improved through the evening and we enjoyed our meal and wouldn’t hesitate to go return.

I was a bit worried over the summer when I saw the menu was all griddled, so was pleased last night to take our daughter out for her birthday. Food was really good and service excellent. Very inventive menu, pork belly, the mussels and crown roast were excellent.

Visited Monday lunchtime, quite busy, v friendly staff, comfortable bar and dining room, menu as on line, we ate beef short rib and sirloin sandwich, both BBQ’d, meat was beautiful esp the beef, large portions, all served with a good pint of Proper Job. An excellent lunch, we would strongly recommend here and will revisit.

Just never disappoints. Probably my favourite pub in the UK. Everything just works - the food, the staff and the general feel of this fantastic pub.

Never fails to impress. Best restaurant in the area. Perfect! We come here every time we visit Cornwall and it’s always fantastic.

Poor Sunday lunch - roast potatoes rock hard - chard Yorkshire pudding - also profiteroles filled with ice cream - that’s a no and not explained on menu- all desserts had ice cream on , none of which is explained on menu Service great food poor

This is a wonderful pub with terrific food, lovely staff and in a special setting. However a recent visit was spoiled by a couple coming in for lunch in the bar area with a medium sized dog who they would not leave alone allowing it to put it paws on the dining table, jump on their lap continuously, get in the way of others. The dog was generally fawned over in loud voices which got it even more worked up and it became even more frazzled by all this attention. and would not sit still. Diners in the bar area were fed up by all this fuss. In the end we could take this nonsense no longer and left without ordering lunch. On leaving I did make mention of our disquiet to the manager. It is great that dogs are allowed pubs but perhaps a (humorous) sign could be on display that dogs must be well behaved and not disturb others although in this case it was the owners who were to blame, not the poor dog.

This was our third visit to the St Kew Inn and it won’t be our last. This is an incredible place, with a fantastic atmosphere, excellent service and outstanding food. I need to avoid gluten so the server spoke to the chef and they could tailor the majority of the menu for me. They made it easy and produced wonderful food without a fuss. Massively impressive and absolutely phenomenal quality food perfectly cooked. We can’t wait to return and this place is rapidly becoming our favourite place for an excellent experience. Thanks to the amazing team.

Not our first visit here and there’s a reason to keep coming back. Wonderful pub in a beautiful location and serving great food. Feels like they have taken their food and presentation up a level and it really shows. Portions were very generous and everything good perfectly. One tiny criticism is the cocktail I had tasted pre blended, but everything else, from welcome, service, food and ambience was faultless

This being the first time visiting the St Kew Inn;- We eat out a lot at top Restaurants and must rate your food as one of the top we have visited over many many years. I must also comment on the politeness & efficiency of the staff, top marks to them all.

Great Food and Great Service, as always. Really nice atmosphere and always a something spwcial and unexpected on the menu!

Wonderfully fleshy mussels. Another great lunch. Staff were very attentive and food was great as previously in a wonderful setting.

Delicious food and friendly service. Beef good portion and very tender. Mussels plump and very tasty. A hidden gem, foodie pub, recommended.

A really lovely country pub tucked away in a traditional Cornish village. The welcome, staff, food and service was all excellent. Great tasting meals and the desserts were epic. Lovely spot and very dog friendly.

Definitely worth the drive and visit! Easy to find and also a stunning building in a small village. The atmosphere is laid back and quality. The bar area is cosy and welcoming. Recommend you make a reservation, we aimed for 19:30 after a long day walking. We sat in their bar area first and enjoyed some local beer and pork scratchings, which are made fresh and onsite in their kitchen. The starters were difficult to choose from, but we had the Caesar salad and crab meat Welsh rarebit which were both phenomenal. If there are two of you going I would definitely recommend doing the beef short rib. It’s massive and the best one I’ve tried…not to mention the Gherkin Gravy!

Wanted to come to this restaurant for ages and it didn’t disappoint. Welcoming and friendly staff. Our meal was excellent and having eaten is some of the best London restaurants this us definitely up there with them.

Wow - This has to be on everyone’s “Bucket List” who visits Bodmin / Padstow area. Set in a quaint little Picturesque Village this Pub was a GEM. The Food was of an Astonishing High Level with Flavours none of us have ever eaten before. I can’t praise chef enough with our 3 starters of rarebit: courgettes / & salmon. Then when mains came it blew us away. Hake & John Dorey we’re amazing but I’ve never tasted a pork belly like that in my Life… accompanying sauces were delicious. On top of the A ⭐️ food, Service was Faultless. Great Knowledge by all members & so organised throughout. Can’t wait to return in week before end of our Holiday. Rick Stein pubs could learn a lot from this Gem of a Pub.

We went, with our three Flat Coated Retrievers, for lunch on a windy Wednesday in September. The staff were very friendly and found us a good table with plenty of room for the two of and three lively dogs. Service was excellent, I had the...

The Kew has 3 dining rooms and if you wish to eat in one of these then I would advise booking so that you are not disappointed. We were staying in a cottage only 300 yards away from the inn which was so convenient. On...

We had a lovely meal here, and the atmosphere was excellent. Johnny was especially helpful, and the rest of the bar staff were really helpful. The locals made us feel welcome and for the excellent burger and tasty mussels with 2 beers and 2 glasses...

The menu is short and slanted towards meat eaters. We shared starters which included courgette flowers (rare in UK). Then we all had burgers which were perfectly cooked and not too "dense" and featured all the necessary toppings - delicious. Drinks included Lucky Saint on...

Didn’t fancy any of the starters so had mains and pub. Both had hake, chunky chips and veg - gorgeous. Pub I had chocolate mousse and hubby had baked cheesecake, would recommend both

Top quality food and staff. Enjoyed everything about the pub. We had our food served outside in the garden. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who gladly returned to the pub for something that you required as an extra. Will come again when...

Found this place by accident on the way to Port Issac and on the way back stopped to have a few Harbour Ales with family from Peru, they loved it, an amazing place with history and the staff where amazing, when back in Cornwall will...

Dropped in for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday. Lovely surroundings and very pleasant staff. Been to this pub many times (we are local) but not for a few years. My wife’s burger was good. However, my ploughman’s was, well, “bizarre” best describes it. The cheese...

The best burger I have ever eaten. Lovely surroundings and friendly staff Would recommend a visit worth a detour if in the area

Dropped by on a recommendation whilst staying in the area and was not disappointed 😊 They were full but managed to accommodate us and our Labrador in the garden which was a delightful setting. Food was stunning 😍

We came upon this traditional inn by chance, it is off the beaten track, a lovely pub which was both warm and welcoming. We called in for a drink but ended up having stunning food. The whole place oozes quality and the staff were delightful....

Pretty little pub which is dog friendly. Service was good and friendly Hake was very nice , however we found menu was very limited . No steaks, chicken or duck A little pricey but a nice meal

We stopped here, on our way to Port Isaac. What a find. Lovely pub inside but as it was a sunny day, we sat in their lovely garden. Food was very tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Will definitely return during our break in...

Having had several reminders via email and a phone call to confirm our reservation we arrived early at the restaurant and told a member of staff about our arrival. We were told to wait outside and someone would fetch us when our table was available...

I had the pleasure of dining with my wife at the St Kew Inn, and it was an exceptional experience. The steak I had was truly the best I've ever had – cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The service was top-notch, creating a...

St Kew is a lovely pub, I had been once before and the food was excellent, I came with my family however once we had been sat and ordered our food the table next to us got offered specials, which we were never made aware...

Had been recommended for a good meal and it turned out to be truly excellent food, very good value and great atmosphere. We started with a delightful beetroot carpaccio followed with moorland beef and a roast aubergine which we shared. Everything about it was a...

We came here twice on our holiday and were impressed both times. The food was amazing especially the burger, which we would highly recommend. The other dishes particularly enjoyed were the moules (which the kids absolutely loved), Moorland beef and the house fries. The staff...

Un local acogedor. Esta muy bien decorado, dandole un tono local, antiguo y acogedor. El servicio muy muy amable y...

Our family of 6 dined tonight, 2 kids and grandparents and we all loved the food. My son said the best burger he’s ever had but two of us had the pork chop and oh my goodness I have never had such an amazing chop,...

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service (thank you Natalie), delicious beer and wine, but best of all…. the stunning food

Called for a reservation last minute and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Even called back offering an earlier reservation. Food was excellent, fish and chips and burger were great. Good wine options too. Good value for money. Booking recommended. Well worth a visit if...

Just fantastic. Great food, great service and at a reasonable price. We visited twice in the week we stayed in the area, both times excellent.

Tuesday lunch in this lovely Cornish pub was a delight. Great imaginative menu, food well cooked, good wine list and excellent service. Highly recommended.

Turned up with no reservation 4 adults and a large well behaved dog. Excellent service from all of the staff (it was busy) food was excellent and not overpriced. Really enjoyed the pork chop , didn’t feel rushed very relaxing meal

We were really excited to visit based on recommendations we had but were sadly disappointed. The setting was as expected, a cute country pub. I had read that it was dog friendly although I personally would have preferred it if dogs were not permitted in...

This is a weird one. If I was to rate our food it would be 5 stars the starters were amazing and the meat of the rib was something so brilliant I've not experienced before. The service is abysmal and I am left angry at...

Possibly the best burger I have ever eaten, in fact, probably the best burger I’ve eaten. I also had the pork crackling and apple butter which again I couldn’t fault. Really friendly staff and amazing food. Great ambience and I’d love to come here again.

Have to say was really disappointed with our meal. Many friends have raved about the food so perhaps my expectations were too high. Setting and inn are beautiful. We had booked as an early birthday meal for my husband and because this was the only...

Came here to celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary . My husband read all the reviews and thought we ought to try it being a special occasion. Can not fault the decor or professionalism of the staff, however we were disappointed with the food. My husband...

We visit friends in Cornwall a fair bit and highly rate this place ; Aside from being quintessentially Cornish the St. Kew Inn undoubtedly and highly reliably does THE very best fish and chips I have ever had - and that includes other far more...

Yay! The perfect country pub. Gorgeous setting, no fuss, no BS with tables and menus etc. Staff are totally laid back and friendly, very efficient, funny and appealing. They had a powercut in the kitchen and said it was OK and they were used to...

This is a lovely, welcoming pub. The beer selection is excellent & there is a good selection of wines. The food is delicious too. My only gripe is that you have to pay extra for sides. In spite of that, I would eat there again...

First visit to the St Kew Inn and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The pub offers rustic Cornish charm and a proper welcome. Great choice of draughty beers, and drinks list to complement. The food was knock-out, 1/2 doz oysters to share, skipped starters and went...

Fantastic service and Exceptional food, such a refreshing choice of menu items different to elsewhere. Dishes were presented perfectly and a good size too to fill yourself up.

Amazing pub and some staff but the lady behind the bar was so rude like we didn’t belong there and we are locals the menu is strange not easy to understand but the food was good but

Ate here with my husband and son for what we thought would be a real treat. We'd seen the chef on Great British Menu and decided to book while we were on holiday so that we could try the tomahawk steak cooked on the fire....

Beautiful old inn with a nice bar and beer garden. The location is very pretty next to an ancient church and yard on the bend of a wooded lane, very atmospheric. The raw sea bass with burn orange and beetroot was fantastic as were the...

Three weeks of eating out well in the Rock area of Cornwall and so far the St Kew Inn is the very best! Perfection. Shared starters: Burrata, marinated pickled tomatoes, pickled shallots, pangrattato and wild fennel. Whipped smoked cod’ roe. Mains: Pork chop John Dory...

Oh what an absolute joy. I struggle with my mobility and the staff with my wife made me less anxious and helped us inside and to our table. The food was amazing. We shared the croquettes for starter. I had the sirloin steak and my...

Really lovely pub food is great beer garden is great for relaxing with a few drinks before dinner well worth a visit if your in the area

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime and really enjoyed our 1st dining experience, Greeted politely and shown through with 2 furry friends in tow to the restaurant we chose to sit inside today and in many ways was glad we did foh staff were very welcoming...

Had a walk from Port Isaac to St Kew ..beautiful countryside and ended with an amazing lunch at St Kew . Brilliant bar staff and a menu that hit all the right notes … love the smokery side of the menu …really adds to the...

Rude Waitress, lovely food and pub. Sat no more than a metre from the bar and not realising at the time there was table service stepped over to the bar and placed my order. The waitress very rudely stated “Yes I’ll take your order at...

What an amazing find. with a combination of amazing beer garden, food and location and service a real treat for all the senses Tantalising your taste buds with the most delectable food whilst washing it down with there own brew The beer garden is a...

For the first time in Cornwall we found as German tourist this wonderfull place and location. After reservation we were warmly welcomed by the staff. We and our 2 dogs . The menue offered us a british cooking we havnt found before in this regoin...

First visit to this restaurant and it was excellent, we all had different dishes and all thought that the quality was excellent along with the service.

We came across this lovely pub on our travels back to where we were staying in kew. Well what can I say this was the most amazing food I have had in a very long time. The fish tasted as if it was just caught...

Having read good reviews about this place we booked a table for lunch. It has a very rural location and we did panic a couple of times when there was grass growing in the middle of the road!! However, it turned out to be well...

Went for birthday meal - only selection of 8 items including grill and 2vof then over £40 ]per person No traditional food - Home made pie, etc just fine dining - certainly caters for tourist market and excluded the local needs - would not go...

Impressive flavours, friendly service, but REALLY undercooked roast potatoes. You can add all the bells and whistles and smoked wood chips, but if your roasties are raw, you’re left feeling proper gutted. Sirloin was also raw. Mooing in fact. And I love rare roast beef....

Character Inn with lots of original charm. Service team pleasant. Nice to see cask conditioned beers served from the wood. Good Lady had fish and handcut chips which she said were excellent. I settled on the sea dwellers fayre, which is mussels and clams. served...

Would definitely recommend a visit, the service team were very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the John Dory which was cooked perfectly and my partner had the fish & chips and I think they were the best chips we have ever had! Definitely save space...

The location was so beautiful, the staff so friendly and the food was unbelievable. The chef has been on Great British Menu and his food certainly lived up to the high standard we expected. The monkfish was sublime, definitely worth a visit and not extortionately...

A beautiful setting and a delicious memorable meal. The service was also excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending and/or returning.

Great starters, not so convinced on mains. If a meal is described as a ‘pork rack’, it’s fairly obvious to expect a rack of pork ribs. So disappointed to receive a single pork chop and a fat-only piece of belly fat with cracking on top....

First visit for me, returning for the rest. It was absolutely delicious. Gorgeous setting and friendly staff. I had the pork followed by the torte and can honestly say I've never had pork that tasted so good. It's a really cosy feeling and they haven't...

The St Kew Inn is an excellent pub near Bodmin, Cornwall. Had lunch there today - the service and food were just excellent. Good wines and a decent selection of alcohol free beers too (Brewdog, Lucky Saint). Just a cracking pub in a beautiful setting...

Wir waren hier für ein Abendessen mit unseren beiden Kindern. Das Essen war frisch und geschmacklich sehr gut. Die Küche...

Great food. Bar area very nice. Gardens stunning. Exceptionally dog friendly. Staff very friendly nothing too much trouble.

Always welcoming. Food is delicious and menu is always interesting.Salmon pastrami was exquisite. Pet friendly and great service...would highly recommend. It never disappoints!

This is an absolutely amazing pub. The food was one of the best roast lunches I’ve ever had. The staff were so nice and the location is unbeatable. I couldn’t recommend this place more!

Our expectations were high as we had seen the chef on Great British menu and we were not disappointed. We wanted to experience the ‘cooking over fire’ style he promoted. It is a traditional British pub in a very small village with narrow roads. It...

Excellent food, service and great staff. Mid range pricing £104 for 2 mains,2 deserts, apertifs and a bottle of wine. Lovely old pub with lots of original features

We had a fantastic meal at the St Kew inn, 4 of us had starter, main and dessert and every dish was exceptional. My cousin is vegetarian and she had the hispi cabbage dish which she said was amazing. Chef Andrew has created a varied...

The best meal in all of UK 🇬🇧. Steak was done perfectly as well as the pork. Great service wonderful old world charm. Highly recommend this hidden gem

What a fantastic meal! We absolutely loved our visit to St Kew Inn. It was a rainy Saturday evening in March, it was busy but we were quickly shown to our table in the bar area. Lovely cosy traditional pub and we were able to...

The St Kew Inn is in a picturesque hamlet, old and lots of atmosphere. It is also dog friendly. We went for dinner on a Saturday night . The menu is limited, the food was good but I object to paying £27 for fish of...

Visited yesterday for Mother’s Day. St kew inn is one of my favourites pubs but unfortunately didn’t meet up to expectations yesterday. The pub is lovely and cosy and clean but the food was a disappointment. Such a shame as it used to be so...

We had lunch at the St Kew Inn and have to say it was the best meal we have ever had. The staff were friendly and attentive and the pub itself is so cosy and such a lovely space to be in. The surroundings are...

We have just dined at the St Kew Inn and wanted to review the Sunday lunch we had. Wow doesn’t even cover it! We had the sourdough bread to start and then the apple smoked rump. The meat was melt in the mouth and the...

We had the pleasure of staying in St Kew and dined at this fantastic friendly pub on two occasions. The building is so gorgeous inside with real fires making it such a cosy atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming but particularly Hannah was great....

I’m sure like others we decided to try this pub after seeing the chef on great British menu, so whilst visiting Cornwall we made a beeline for St Kew and it was so good we went again 2 days later. The staff and overall atmosphere...

Wonderful food mainly cooked over coal. Food is top draw with great flavours. Superb sirloin steak cooked rare on the bone and beautiful Monk fish again cooked on the bone. Definitely give it a visit if you can.