The Stag Hunt Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Stopped here after going to Pendennis castle. Had not read anything about it, but is was a great choice for Sunday Roast. Fast friendly service. Large portions and more vegetables than we could eat. It was well seasoned and presented nicely.

Went into pub and asked if they did food. The barman said “ erm yes I think so” he then advised the food would be cooked in a van parked outside, Really ! Well as you aren’t sure if you did food I went to the fox and hounds a few miles up the road and what a totally different reception and excellent food so consequently I won’t ever be visiting your pub again. Your loss mr I’m not sure if we actually do food.

Atmospheric pub, food deserves a special mention, best pub food we have had in a long time. Prepared and presented to restaurant standards by Carmen, we wanted to thank her personally because we were so impressed.

Decided not to cook tonight, went to The Stag Hunt instead. As always welcomed with a friendly smile! The food, drink and company was superb! Would recommend everytime.

Haven't been in the Stag for a while as the food and service used to be somewhat lacking, but now it under new ownership and wow what a difference. The food is amazing and far surpasses your normal pub fare. Been in a few times with friends and solo and quite honestly this is some of the best food in the area. Simple menu but this to me speaks volumes as you only need to do a few things well, and it's not just done well it's 5 star. All local produce, the beer is literally rolled up the hill from the local brewery, and kitchen ingredients all locally sourced. Very excited to be working my way through the menu over the coming months, and have already decided what I am having on my next visit, big thumbs up from me.

Lovely pub with a Nice atmosphere and good friendly locals up for a bit of rugby banter Luverly food and very comfortable Well worth a trip for a Cornish ratler or cream tea or a Cornish mivi

Went in the Stag Hunt to kill half hour while a couple looked at the cottage we had for sale. Been here before, though when it was under old management, and had a couple of meals. Very nice, cosy, and inspiring. Under new management now, though still that same charisma, and met the new owners. Lovely couple, I'm a bit of a chatterbox, but they were accommodative and really nice to chat to. Had a look at the menu and it was good. I'm a vegan, and there were good options for me, and everyone else, have yet to try it but I'm sure it's satisfying. Good luck guys, as "Arnie" would say, " I'll be back. "

The food in this pub is nice, but pricey compared to other eateries in the area. We went here twice whilst on holiday. On the Saturday, many of the dishes on the menu were sold out and meals coming out were really slow. The menu isn’t vast, but there are also a few specials available unless those are sold out too. To be fair, the staff member realised that things weren’t perhaps going exactly to plan and apologised with some complimentary nibbles whilst we waited. It’s a friendly pub, so we went back mid week, and it was much better and the food was very nice. My only feedback as a visitor would be that I am not sure whether this pub is trying to be a local drinkers pub, or an eatery. The food is good but expensive, and I am not sure that people going out for a meal at these prices want to sit where there is a huge television screen. If there is a way to make a dining area for the evening, this might attract more diners to make this a more pleasant environment for a meal out. Having said that, I would recommend visiting here for a meal and drink. You will feel welcomed .

We stayed at this quaint local pub in the new B&B which was 5 star accommodation, We had lunch and an evening meal the food was delicious and good value we highly recommend this lovely friendly Inn.

What a fantastic pub, under new management who are keen to please and put a lot of effort in - a new chef who serves fantastic food for all tastes. Basically a lovely British pub with the traditional atmosphere

So rare to find a traditional pub with a warm welcome and great food :) we were lucky enough to stay just up the road from here and enjoyed visiting on several occasions!! The mussels were delicious and the Sunday lunch of belly pork was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend a visit to this gem and the Sunday night quiz was great fun :) will definitely return when next in Cornwall x

This is the 7th time we have been to the pub and how many times can they get it right ! The answer is always ! The food is delicious, their knew chef has really added a special touch, the new owners have turned the place around and they can’t go wrong, thank you for giving us a place to go to again.

Having driven past this pub literally hundreds of times over 40 years, we decided to remedy that situation, and were really glad we did. A traditional village inn built on different levels, friendly service and locals, and great beer brewed in the village. Clean and tidy and clearly well-run. We were here for drinks only so didn't check out the menu, but food which was being served to other guests looked delicious. We will certainly return.

I am of an age whereby I have visited many pubs and restaurants for Sunday lunch. We thought the Stag Hunt was a good choice as we liked the look of it by passing by. Wrong. We ordered the roast beef. We were presented with stringy beef, undercooked roast potatoes and parsnips along with mushy vegetables all of which was barely warm. So think again before a visit.

Lovely roast and very reasonable price. Lovely real fire, friendly landlord and landlady, what more could you ask for. Well worth a visit, not many pubs like this left. Thank you very much

Lovely welcoming pub. They gave everyone who came on Christmas Day a free drink. Really nice atmosphere and range of beers.

Visited last night, we all had delicious food, best fish and chips I’ve had in a pub, lovely cosy feel and lovely friendly staff, thank you.

Decided to visit here for Sunday lunch as we were in the area, we booked on the phone but were advised that there would be no roast dinner but we took a chance anyway. We had the best non-Sunday lunch ever as we chose the chicken curry and it was unbelievably good. i am not fond of red-hot curries but this was perfect in terms of spices, flavour and quality. Only disappointment was we could not get the recipe from the hosts and I am sure we were not the first ones to try. Would recommend this place if you want authentic home Indian treats

Stayed at Cosawes Caravan Site and the pub was a 15 minute walk from the site. Lovely landlord and excellent quality and value for money food. We had the haddock with a beautiful creamy sauce which was absolutely gorgeous. This pub is well worth a visit

The food here is very good quality. We had dinner here several times whilst on holiday, and every meal was tasty and homemade. The curries especially are in a class of their own; the best we have tasted. The pub itself is cosy and welcoming;...

Well what a great night! Service and food was amazing!!! We had the recommended fish and chips x 3 and 1 x steak and chips. The battered cod was beautifully light batter, great sized white, flaky cod. We only had room for 1 dessert -...

We ate out in the lovely garden and both thoroughly enjoyed our meals! Really delicate and flavoursome dishes with a very well kept Guinness.

Visited for my wife’s birthday whilst staying in the area as we both like Indian food. We have eaten in many Indian restaurants including a well known celebrity chef Atul kotchhar,s London restaurant & we both agreed that the curries here were more authentic and...

Fab food and owners lovely Sunday lunch service impeccable good location and amazing food, would recommend

Spinach pakoras were as amazing as we were told when ordering, husband had a very refreshing lager as recommended and our friend enjoyed his two local beers. Lamb jalfrezi to die for the men said , my friend had the milder chicken dish and I...

Traditional local pub, we had a few drinks followed by the Indian menu and Scottish deserts which was all very nice, the spinach pakora was very tasty (as per owners previous comment this was traditional Indian cooking) so don't expect a Saturday night Indian. I...

Back again we love the food here! Always amazing flavours perfectly cooked. Such friendly staff! If there’s one word I’d use to describe this place it would be Treasure because it is rare to find such a combination of friendliness and flavours. Thanks again.

This is our third visit to this brilliant pub the food is exceptional, on this visit we were a party of 10 always harder to prepare and serve but the food was all wonderful and very reasonably priced, i am always surprised that it isn't...

Such a lovely little place! We arrived quite late at our accommodation in Cornwall and were looking for somewhere to eat that was still serving and stumbled across the Stag Hunt. The staff were lovely and seated us right away in a lovely area upstairs...

Had a large family meal here been wanting to go for years now I have I’ll definitely go back. The food is to die for especially the authentic Indian lamb perfect quantity spiced to perfection with a perfect amount of warmth. Best Indian meal I’ve...

Called in on the way home from a day out, fabulous fish and chips, requested lightly battered and it really was gorgeous light crispy batter with fish which just melted. The smashed peas and homemade tartare sauce were a fabulous compliment, my daughter ordered the...

The proprietors are lovely people. Visited for a pint and booked dinner for the same week. We had the cabbage Muthi and halloumi fries. The food was made to order and delicious. One of the best pub curries I’ve had. Authentic Gujarati curry served with...

Really nice atmosphere in the beer garden with nice planting and lights. The starter of Korean fried chicken was incredible. Really crispy on the outside, tender in the middle and packed with flavour! The sea bass with sweet and sour aubergine and roasted red pepper...

Food was fresh and amazing. Curry especially. Desserts were scrumptious! NZ Sauvignon Blanc one of the best I've had. Great service and friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit!

We went here after reading previous reviews. We were not disappointed! The curries were excellent, the spices were so fresh and the lamb and chicken tender but moist. The landlord and table staff were very friendly and it is a dog friendly pub lorded over...

took family of 6 for a post lockdown meal, two had the Dai chi lamb curry, full flavoured not too hot, complemented by a pint or two of the local Treen's Brewery "Classic" a best biter that is a delight. the others had the fish...

Our first meal out after 2nd lockdown lifted. As ever, warm welcome, great beer, fantastic curry, what else is there to say!

We had dinner at the stag Hunt inn this week,it’s a quaint village pub with great staff and a lovely landlord and lady.The curries were traditional and home cooked and the best we’ve had in year’s very tasty.our children had the double burgers and thoroughly...

Great place to eat, curries are delicious, staff are very friendly, highly recommended this is a place you must visit!

have passed this location many times and decided to call in glad we did food and service was excellent such a shame we were the only couple in the restaurant did take something away but meal was fantastic

Was my Birthday party, last August... we were a party of ten, we used the upstairs well laid out restaurant... but beware of the the stone stairs, our little one fell down them... lucky she wasn't hurt. Besides that.... the evening was a great success...

Our large party turned up very late and ordered likewise. Gary and Usha (Landlord/Lady) were still able to accommodate us and despite the restaurant and pub now being completely full, we still felt very looked after! I think all our group went for the curries...

Bit of a story of how we found the Stag, we met Usha at a recent event at Naoko’s Kitchen when she told us about the Stag. Well, the Stag is a friendly pub in Ponsanooth, the staff are friendly and professional they have some...

3 of us arrived at just gone 6PM for food didn't book, turned away because 5 tables were booked out of what looked like 20 tables, obviously 5 tables are enough for the evening, better book in future.

We had booked a table for 6.30pm to try the home cooked Indian food that the Indian landlady makes. It does get booked up so it best to do this though you may be lucky and find a table on spec. My lamb Kai Ki...

A party of ten for a birthday meal, with two children. The staff were very accommodating and at-tentative. A very nice menu, the curry dishes well above the average tastes, varying strengths. Good burgers, everyone enjoyed.

The Stag Hunt Inn is one of the rare places on earth where you feel like you are always been drinking there even if it's your first visit! The pub staff makes you feel like that and also the other regular customers an happy, relaxed...

Wonderful, reception and service and smiles all the way with local knowledge and advice. I felt at home straight away and although I was not there for long, considering it was a Wednesday evening, there were many others eating and obviously enjoying their food, so...

Really liked this place we visited for a beer and curry. The food was excellent - very well cooked curries complemented by nice real ales. Definitely a place to visit, if like me, you appreciate authentic Indian curries.

Absolutly brilliant evening, made so welcome and the owners could not have been more helpful when I booked, nothing was to much trouble and all dietary requirements catered for. We will definitely be going again

We all chose curry from the specials menu and all agreed the food was delicious. Amazing flavours and I will be back soon Usha! If you want to taste authentic flavours you must visit. Plus if you drink beer, Treen is on the taps from the local micro brewery.

This is an unassuming roadside Inn, on a busy road through Ponsanooth village. But, don't be mislead, this Inn has an Eastern twist, the most faboulus Indian dining experience. Freshly prepared on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday's. Sunday's become a traditional British roast. But, back to the Indian food, just the best, deconstructed lamb samosas, lamb with star anise and coconut, chicken in a piquant flavorsome creamy sauce, fish and vegetable dishes and much more. Don't drive past, stop and enjoy.

Stopped in for an evening meal on way from Falmouth to Portreath. We all opted for the curry option and were very glad we did so as the food was superb. Beautifully presented our main courses consisted of curry, rice, naan bread, mini poppadoms and a small veg side. There are other options on the menh e.g. burgers, fush and chips but would recommend the curry option. Tried 2 local ales which were both good. Dog friendly.

we visited here on a damp Sunday after walking from Stithians campsite. Instead of the usual Sunday roast we had a wonderful, tasty and beautifully presented authentic Indian meal. Lots of finishing touches plus they can raise the heat for you if you like it a bit spicier.

Now been several times..even taking friends who have visited us here in Cornwall. although the menu is small what is on offer is freshly cooked and very tasty

Had a great night at The Stag Hunt Inn, played Boules on the purpose built pitch, which was a great laugh. Bring your own Boules set, as the pubs set has mysteriously gone missing!!

Pub meal expected but exceptional Taste of India on a plate. Lovely meal. Friendly staff and within walking distance of where we are staying. Best curry I've had in a long time..... and the local beer not bad either.

Was staying nearby visited for a meal. We chose the indian menu and wernt dissappointed the main was delicous served with fluffy rice indian bread of the day poppudums and indian vevetables. Warm friendly landlord would recommend.

Lovely friendly pub 8 of us enjoyed the best Sunday lunch we have had out Can't wait to try the curry Top pub nice people

Went to the Stag Hunt not knowing if they were serving meals, and so glad we took a chance. Their speciality is curry. It was the best curry I have had in a very long time, and the rice was the best I have ever tasted. I did offer a pint in exchange for the recipe, but the chef wouldn't be bought. Definitely returning again.

Hadn't been in this pub for many years. Lovely proper pub. Real ale , well kept. Friendly landlord and staff. Food available although we didn't try it. We had just eaten ! Looked amazing ! Good size car park. Music on Thursdays ,just bring an instrument and join in ! Dogs welcome . Kids welcome. Apparently curry is out of this world !. We will come back with empty tummies !.

Went here yesterday. Have heard how great the curries are. I have to say they were delicious, full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere to the place. Highly recommended family pub.

Went to the beer festival. There was a lovely selection of local beer and a much needed pasty and chips- yummy chips. The whole thing I m happy to give a well deserved 10/10. Drove past a couple days before and the the chef (Ursula) was so informative and friendly with my quireys.

The Stag offers a lovely Sunday roast. Normally two choices of meat. Best to book as there are few sought after tables. The gravy is to die for and plenty of it comes in a big jug. Such a great place to eat/drink and still one of the best kept secrets in Ponsanooth!

It's a lovely village pub, classic in every way except for one - in addition to the usual pub fare (which looked good), they also serve a range of delicious curries.

We went to this pub as the curry nights were recommended and we weren't disappointed, we tried the lamb curry and a chicken curry with all the trimmings. They were delicious.

Tried to get the advertised Indian take away on a Friday evening at 6:20pm, but told nothing available all evening. Was looking forward to meal due to good reviews, but very disappointed by the service, especially as turning up early.

We were warmly greeted by the owner when we visited on Saturday evening. Had a nice chat with him at the bar before having an authentic freshly cooked chicken jalfrezi. Delicious food and friendly service!

Por desgracia, la visita a nuestros amigos resultó en nosotros tener que salir, una vez más, a este maravilloso establecimiento local y qué resultado resultó ser! No sólo no nos descubra una nueva micro cervecería amargo pero el curry de cordero resultó ser el pináculo de la noche. Ambiente relajado, la comida estupenda y el personal cálido y acogedor. Muy recomendable si alguna vez paso por Ponsanooth.

Encantador pub país. Ambiente muy agradable y anfitrión. Fabuloso curry. Ambos tuvimos Pollo Korma, sazonada al gusto. Comida impecable y excelente cerveza. Altamente recomendado.

Ahora visitantes regulares de Cornwall para visitar a nuestra hija en la Universidad de Penryn. Ahora también visitantes regulares de este pub, así como nos encanta el curry preparado desde el miércoles en adelante. Siempre nos acogió cálidamente por el dueño y su perro. Como...

Yo estaba sentado en la casa de pueblo y, habiendo tenido uno de Curris usha de hace algún tiempo, decidimos tratar yo a cenar fuera. Simplemente era precioso, así que la siguiente noche fui de nuevo con mi familia. Entre nosotros probamos todos los curries...

En este pub local llamado cuando en vacaciones en la zona y no quieren tomar el coche más lejos. Todos pedimos la opción india (comida británica tradicional está disponible). Las comidas eran razonables, elegimos pollo y cordero principales que venía con todos los acompañamientos que...

I would highly recommend the Stag for locals and visiting tourists. One of the best curries I've ever eaten. Staff are very welcoming and friendly.

Had a delicious creamy coconut chicken curry cooked by Usha. Plenty of perfectly cooked chicken, a tasty sauce, plus rice, naan bread and a side vegetable dish. The service was excellent, the atmosphere relaxed and other diners around us seemed also to be enjoying their meals. Would highly recommend if you like home made curries cooked by someone who knows how to cook them.

Great meal, great atmosphere. Superb Landlord and Landlady. A "Must Visit" if ever in Cornwall. Highly recommended!

Normally visit here a few times a year when visiting friends in the village. Visited again in October and had a lovely meal on a Friday evening. I tried a Chicken Jalfrezi Curry and it was delicious and my partner had a Beef Special which he really enjoyed also. Good real ale and a decent cider available on draught. Friendly cosy pub and dogs are welcome. The villagers are lucky to have a decent pub serving quality but reasonably priced food within walking distance. We will definitely return again when next visiting our friends in Ponsanooth.

We found this pub when our daughter moved to falmouth 7 years ago. We camp in a nearby campsite and were immediately warmly welcomed not only by landlord and landlady Gary and Usha, but also the regulars of this charming village pub.Outstanding authentic Indian curries, (other food also available) great choice of beers and wines but also a superb 'folky acoustic' jam night on a thursday of which I was made to feel part of the community being invited to play along.Lovely atmosphere every visit

A village pub, good selection of well kept real ales and an interesting and inviting food menu which unusually specialises in authentic Indian food. I had Chicken Jalfrezi and it was delicious with a lot of tender chicken pieces.and a very pleasant afterburn. It was Thursday so there was the usual collection of singers and instrumentalists doing there stuff unobtrusively but enough to give a nice atmosphere from the back bar. A very nice local village pub with the Indian meals being a unique addition to the genre.

My wife and I were on holiday and stopped in for a meal. I am gluten free but need not have worried as we were looked after so well, nothing was too much trouble. A really friendly atmosphere where we were made to feel welcome from the time we walked through the door. The food was really tasty, looking forward to going back again. Will recommend to my friends and family.

My wife and I visit The Stag at least twice a month for a curry and it is always such a treat! I like to think that I am a bit of a curry connoisseur. Over the last 20 years or so I have sampled hundreds of curries from all over the country, from the famous "Balti Mile" of Birmingham, from the East End of London, and curries from across the provincial cities and towns of both England and Scotland. Therefore, it might seem surprising that the very best curries I have ever had have been in the quiet Cornish village of Ponsanooth!Usha's curries are consistently excellent. This is no ordinary curry, they are homemade and thus the flavours are unique and somewhat addictive (hence our repeated visits)! Usha is always happy to accommodate requests for extra heat and/or chilis. Always beautifully presented each curry comes with a side of curried vegetables, a naan bread, mini poppadoms and rice. The beer is jolly nice too!I can certainly recommend a trip out to The Stag!

Fantastic pub with authentic Indian food as an option. Burgers are a winner and the ales and service: superb! Thank you!

This isn't just a one off review of one night - it comes from being lucky enough to be a local in this fabulous village. I originate from Southampton, have lived in London, Exeter, Sydney -and have lived here, in Ponsanooth, for 14 years. The Indian food that Usha cooks has been, is, just the most authentic and delicious food that I have eaten in Cornwall. I have been to so many special occasions, parties, street food nights etc here at The Stag that I almost forget that this special place is literally on my doorstep. This evening I had the privilege of speaking with the chef about an upcoming birthday party - and the menu has been bespoke designed for our needs. And that means that as well as the people who can't eat wheat, nuts, dairy etc - Usha will always provide for me a vegan meal which is carefully thought through, and doesn't feel like an afterthought. I am so lucky that I live so close by - but if you don't - this is really a place to seek out if you want absolutely amazing, home cooked, authentic Indian food - in Cornwall

Lovely welcoming pub with great food. The curries are fabulous and beautifully presented. We visit here often.

Over priced, under cooked 'so called' Indian food in a type of watery coconut sauce; even the food was under-cooked and when I raised this I was asked o return the food for inspection. Simply threw it away and when my complaint was raised the number of excuses given were unbelievable... if you want a good Indian meal, I wouldn't re-visit the stag inn.

We visited the restaurant for dinner as a family of four having heard good reviews of the food and we were staying locally.The food was very good, there is an english and an indian menu to choose from, the curry's are all home cooked and are really nice.The owner is very friendly and welcoming and there is a good atmosphere.Overall a very nice place to have dinner and we will try to return if in the area

A nice cosy pub that does English and Indian food. My husband had the English Menu and I had Indian and both were delicious. Owners very friendly, service was efficient.

Had a great meal here with visiting relatives. All agreed, curries were superb. Very good beer and cider. Very friendly atmosphere- owners very welcoming and service excellent. Very dog friendly! Will definitely return.

We stay with friends a couple of times a year who live in the village and it is great to be able to walk to their local pub. Good choice of cider and real ales plus delicious curries available. Friendly pub that welcomes diners or drinkers and is dog friendly. Meals reasonably priced and freshly cooked.

Our last night in Ponsanooth was well marked with dinner at the Stag. Good curry. Good beer. Good company. Hope to be back some time.

Walked to this pub from a holiday rental some 20 minutes away. Nice selection of local beers and a decent menu with good food. Unexpected entertainment with what appeared to be every local musician in attendance. Should have gone more than once!

We went here for a birthday meal, 6 of us in total. We were met by very pleasant gentleman who seated us and explained the menu. They do a fabulous curry menu, plus a special board, so there is a variety for all to choose from. The curries that we had were delicious and fresh. The steak that my partner had was also delicious and the chips were cooked to perfection. The stick toffee pudding was also awesome! We will be back again! Thank you!

Gary & Usher are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. Beer great ,SundayRoast great.Atmosphere great.

We have just had supper at this very lovely country pub. It would be easy to drive past as its on quite a busy road between Falmouth and Redruth, but that would be a mistake! Stop and enjoy! I had a delicious rump steak, with a very lovely peppercorn and brandy sauce. Sometimes this sauce can be a bit cloying..not at the Stag..a really light touch. my daughter had the 'ansome' burger..she said that it was very good ( and she knows her burgers), my husband had the gammon steak..again, to be recommended. I have eaten from the curry menu before and can definitely recommend that..If you like well cooked, straight forward tasty, good value food, served in a friendly country pub then the Stag is the place for you!

After an initial visit to check out this little country pub a couple of weeks ago, we promised ourselves a return visit to try out the menu and we were not disappointed. There is a regular pub-type menu (worth a try at another visit), which if the 'curry menu' is anything to go by, promises to be good. Being regular visitors of various Indian restaurants, we know the type of curry we like; this surpassed many 'specialist' eating places as it was really delicious and fresh. My husband had a lamb curry and I had chicken and coconut. The portions were perfect and were accompanied by a small naan bread plus a few mini poppadoms as well as the rice. We're already planning a return visit and are recommending the Inn to friends. My husband is also a bit of an ale fan and he really enjoyed his pints! A really friendly welcome, thank you very much!

Warm welcome excellent food english andindian good range of ales awesome strawberry pavlova highly recommended

Friendly landlord, and his wife cooks authentic curry. An interesting combination. This pub is on a main road and too many people drive past and fail to make the effort to stop. I failed for months, and regret it.

A local pub in a great area. I would recommend that you book ahead. it is a rural location and there didn't seem to be anywhere else close by to try if they are full. The pub has 2 menus on the go - a regular pub menu and a surprise speciality curry/indian dishes cooked by the landlady (who herself if from this part of the world). Delicious. Plenty of parking and local ales. We went along on a Thursday and there was a group of local musicians having a bit of a jam upstairs. great atmosphere