The Three Pilchards in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We didn't eat, but what a great pub on a winter's walk. Very friendly. The beer choice is narrow as you've only got a choice of Coors beers, but Sharps ales aren't bad.

Good harbour pub. Tasty pub food and helpful, friendly staff in a great location.

Friendly staff, good service, tasty food. Wasn't busy went we went being non holiday and out of season.

Very friendly staff, fantastic food and a welcoming atmosphere. Loved it!

Very old traditional pub by the harbour. We always try to visit when in the area. Food is always good as is the welcome. Can get busy in peak season and you cannot book a table. There are terraces going up the valley sides which is the beer garden and it offers unrivalled views of the village if the weather is good.

Nice atmosphere and nice pint JUST DONT SIT OUTSIDE THIS TIME OFF YEAR THEY TREAT YOU LIKE 2ND CLASS CITZANS DONT BRING YOU DRINKS DONT BRING YOU FOOD ONLY ALLOWED TO ORDER FROM THE TAKEAWAY MENU AND YOU DONT EVEN GET PROPER KNIFES AND FOLKS FISH WAS GREASEY CHIPS DRY TOTAL GARBAGE been here before in peak season and we had service to our table

After reading so many excellent reviews we were looking forward to eating here during our visit to Polperro. Whilst the Service and Atmosphere was really good we felt underwhelmed with the food. I ordered The Steak Pie and the Wife The Fish Pie. The Boys having Burgers off the Kids Menu. By all means not bad but probably not worth what we paid.

We were recommended to dine here and it didn’t disappoint! The service was genuine and friendly! It was an early bite to eat after a busy day exploring! Even at 5.30 pm the place was full, just a short wait for a table. The fish n chips were just delicious. What an absolute delight to eat such delicious fresh fish next to the most beautiful harbour! I’m just pleased I left my husband to tackle the large portion - it was Huge! Can’t recommend enough! Cosy, bustling and a real gem of a place! 🐳⚓️🐟💕

Very friendly welcome when we went for evening meal. Fish pie was amazing and my husband really enjoyed the scallops and prawns. Puddings were also fantastic. Very cozy, traditional pub and very busy on Friday evening. Highly recommend.

Warm welcome and wonderful food

Very friendly welcome when we went for evening meal. Fish pie was amazing and my husband really enjoyed the scallops and prawns. Puddings were also fantastic. Very cozy, traditional pub and very busy on Friday evening. Highly recommend.

Been 3 years since our last visit and the place is still as charming as ever We had a short wait for a table while we had a look around outside Was nice to see the pub full and all the different languages we heard while waiting.We ordered our food which came piping hot glad We only ordered the regular fish not the large lol Just managed to eat it and was very enjoyable Lovely food great atmosphere beautiful surrondings will be back again

What a find, not only the oldest pub in Polperro but it has the friendliest staff. The food was delicious, the service was fabulous and quick. Warm and cosy atmosphere, a wonderful afternoon.

Very nice old inn, tucked away just off the pretty harbour. Friendly and welcoming. Great crab bisque, fantastic fish pie and perfectly cooked salt and pepper squid . Good beer selection. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Great food, super friendly staff.

Excellent! And very touristy. Reservations required on weekends

We only called in for a pint whilst staying in Polperro so can't comment too much. Looks like a nice place and the food that we saw coming out looked decent enough.

Fantastic Staff, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic food and really considerate to the fact that I have to use a scooter, being disabled. Cannot fault this place in any way!

Great atmosphere. Food looked good, while we had only a drink...

Fortunate to get a table as we walked in. Served a good pint of Guinness and a local ale for one of our party (offshore). We ate fish pie (which was huuuuuge and very, very tasty), cajun halloumi burger, fish and chips (medium and was plentiful) and prawns and scallops in garlic sauce. All of these were excellent. Great crispy batter on the fish and the fish was thick and very well cooked. Cajun halloumi burger was well spiced and served with some pickles and a great sauce. The prawns and scallops sounds a little odd but again, was well cooked, succulent and a great accompanying salad. The dish of the day was the fish pie for one that could feed four! Great flavours, lots of filling and perfectly seasoned. Really good value. Atmosphere was great and it's a proper cornish pub! Highly recommend 👌

I do not usually have fish and chips in a pub but given the location, went for it. Fabulous. Would have it again

Nice pub food good staff very friendly

We called in here the other evening for a drink, ended up having food. Service was really good, attentive but not over the top chatty/jokey and dog friendly which is a massive winner for us. The food was so good ! Fish & chips, fish pie and chicken strips. All tasted fresh and just really nice. Can not recommend enough, somewhere we will definitely return too.

Totally love this place. We now make it a tradition to visit for lunch on our last day of hollibobs. We are super lucky as it's our fifth visit this year. Highly recommend the Ploughman's & beef burger!

We come here every year and normally have a super meal but unfortunately this year wasn’t good. I had fish and chips, fish was gorgeous but the chips were awful. They’d been cooked and left, shrivelled and dried up, then were reheated, so when I got them they were very hard and dry. Couldn’t eat then. Did politely tell the waitress.

Cozy atmosphere, very good food and nice wine, dogs welcome, vegetarian options, and a nice crew that is very attentive in the service

Unfortunately, our food was near terrible, halloumi starter was extremely over done, all chips on 3 meals cooked over and in dirty oil, awful taste. Fish pie was lovely. Everyone else's meal was not nice. Expensive for what we had. I wouldn't rush back after being recommended the place.

We had 3 meals 3 Pilchards. within our weeks, stay in Polperro fish pie and fish and chips best we have ever had 10/10. Ploughman meal disappointing. Wines white and red good standard. All the staff were very welcoming and made Rosie feel comfortable. We will be back...

The food was delicious. I had the crab bisque followed by the 5 tiger prawn and 5 scallops. The chips with the latter were superb. Even though they were very busy, service and food were very quick.

Love this pub and roof top garden .

Lovely old pub, good selection of local cornish beers, staff are amazing will definitely be coming back.

Absolute gem of a pub, staff so friendly, food fabulous, lovely atmosphere and dog friendly, a must visit pub in a beautiful village

Very rustic and traditional little pub, great service, fine food, large selection of beer. The fish pie was excellent.

Amazing fish and chips. Food was hot. Service excellent.

A Must-Visit in Polperro: The Three Pilchards Polperro is known for its charming seaside setting and abundance of eateries, but The Three Pilchards truly stands out, particularly in the area of warm hospitality. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted with a genuine welcome and promptly guided on where to sit and when someone would be with us. It’s little touches like this that immediately make you feel at ease. The atmosphere is steeped in character, reminiscent of a time long past. Unlike some places that seem to dress up for the tourist trade, The Three Pilchards feels authentic, with its old-world charm and coastal pub vibe creating a wonderful backdrop for our visit. After a long walk along the coastal path from Looe to Polperro, the locally brewed Offshore beer was a much-needed refreshment. It was crisp, light, and utterly refreshing—the perfect way to relax after taking in the breath-taking views along the trail. The food? Simply superb. I opted for the Stilton & Bacon Burger, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Juicy, packed with flavour, and cooked to perfection, it was exactly what I needed to recharge. The balance of the rich Stilton with the smoky bacon was spot-on, making every bite a real treat. What makes The Three Pilchards even more special is the attentive and friendly staff. They were always on hand to help and seemed genuinely eager to ensure we had the best possible experience. Whether it was offering menu suggestions or simply checking in on how we were enjoying everything, their service added to the welcoming atmosphere. If you’re visiting Polperro, The Three Pilchards should be at the top of your list. Between the exceptional food, refreshing local beers, and the warm, inviting atmosphere, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again. A true gem on the Cornish coast!

People must be easily pleased if they think the food is good,half of the menu was unavailable and what did turn up was at best poor overcooked rubbish

Really delicious food but limited menu for a shipping town. Staff were all lovely with out 1 year old

Outstanding in all aspects. A wonderful pub dating from the early 16th century, and the oldest pub in Polperro. Situated on the harbour quayside. I visited the Three Pilchards twice on my stay in Polperro, because it was soooo über fab the first time. Service was efficient, prompt and professional by friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Dog friendly pub. Gets very busy. They do not take reservations. Children's menu and vegetarians catered for. The handpulled cask beers were Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale, Sharp's Doombar, Exeter Brewery's organic Avocet Ale and Sharp's Twin Coast Pale Ale. A sucker for Doombar, it's such a lovely drop, so I had that. Typing this review, I'm now wishing I had tried the organic Avocet. Next time! First visit I had the roasted carrot and coconut soup followed by house salad with olives and beetroot and halloumi fries. There is no pud menu - they don't do desserts. Just as well! The food was beautifully presented, high standard and super tasty. Good portions too. My second visit I opted for the mushroom soup and the beetroot and olive house salad again as it was so delish. I had roasted butternut squash with vegetable ratatouille served with roasted new potatoes. This is a totally splendid pub to dine in with great staff, great ambience and high end, tasty, quality food. Not to be missed! Sure cert very highly recommended.

Great food nice staff and very nice atmosphere! I recommend coming here.

Nice place, quite expensive but the fish and chips were a good size.

Lovely food and wonderful staff, especially Alex 😁

Lovely little pub, friendly staff and our waitress was chatty, helpful and we have a lovely chat. Steak pie topped with cheesey mash and veg was delicious, just what we needed after many days of chips! Would recommend to anyone. Also very dog friendly!

Great food and staff at this cozy pub in the heart of Polperro

The Three Pilchards is a pub restaurant in the dream location of the Quay at Polperro, Cornwall. Whilst being local to Polperro this was the first time we visited this pub and to be honest it was because our favourite pub had stopped serving meals at 3pm. As a party of eight (4 couples) we were not at all disappointed. The pub décor does not have the quaint seaside appeal of other pubs and there is a rooftop terrace for fine weather. The menu was varied enough and I chose the braised steak and ale pie with a cheesy, mashed potato 'crust' and seasonal vegetables (£19.95) with two of our party choosing the battered cod and chips (2 large £19.95 and 1 standard £16.45), and an impressive ploughman's lunch platter (£18.95). The service was fine although some glitches with their wireless ordering system during our visit. The pie was excellent with plenty of steak in it although the accompanying seasonal vegetables was actually a salad garnish and was nothing special. The large cod and chips were huge pieces of succulent cod and cooked to perfection. We were all delighted with our meals and the pub serves Aspall's cider on draught so that is always a bonus. Overall I would say great food but just a little pricey but good quality. I would definitely return for the superb fish and chips, washed down with an Aspall's. Parking in Polperro is always an issue with the principal public parking (privately owned) being at the top of the town and costing £7 for 3 hours or £12 for 6. Whilst this may put time pressures on your visit to Polperro it also ensures that it doesn't get too busy.

Well priced, great service Matt and good food, thank you for making us feel welcomed

Another lovely meal..❤ Thank you to Alex who served us and telling us the history of this beautiful old pub..❤

Can highly recommend the garlic mackerel

Don't let the prices put you off the quality of food you get, and the portion size is completely worth it, I opted for the fish pie, which was absolutely loaded with praws,crayfish,cod and salmon and with the best veiws of the harbourside while enjoy a pint is completely worth it

Second time we’ve been , small and extremely busy but staff do all they can to accommodate you .Fish and chips is amazing, service fantastic , in particular Dan , attentive and professional.

Great views from the garden bar. Lovely food with lots of options. lovely bar staff. Matt was very happy and helpful. Would visit again

A fantastic meal, catering to our dietary needs. Attentive service and a great location!

We stopped off here as our last stop of a Cornwall road trip visiting Polperro. We walked in hoping for a space outside for a drink. We were greeted on arrival and walked up to the beer garden. WOW! The view from the top is incredible. All seats facing towards the houses and we were blown away by the hospitality of Matt. We even bought a coaster of the pub in a local shop as memory from an artist!! We will be back!

Great food, good portion sizes and quick service. Very helpful server called Karen. Didn’t need to wait too long for a table for 6 including kids and a dog.

We ordered takeaway fish and chips for three people and then went out and sat in the harbour, expecting to wander back and collect the food after 30 minutes. After just 15 minutes, one of the bar staff appeared with our food! What fantastic service! And the food was great too. Thank you 3P’s, we were so impressed. Highly recommend.

Our host Karen was amazing! We were told the history of the pub plus provided prompt service for drinks and food. Very friendly service.

Very nice food! Enjoyed every meal. Highly recommend to anyone

Just called for a real ale, felt a bit out of place as we weren't eating.

Absolutely lovely I definitely recommend to everyone.

Food came quicker than expected considering the size of the order (6x persons). The Cajun chicken burger is the best chicken burger I have ever eaten! Would highly highly recommend this pub to anyone looking for a rustic, traditional and delicious experience!

I'd give the service 6 stars if I could. Brilliant food and service. They offer a waiting list when full and we were called to a table within 20 minutes. Very dog friendly

Enjoyed several meals and drinks sessions here during our recent stay in Polperro. Staff extremely helpful and providing excellent service. We sat in the lower outside area which was amazing with fantastic views over the harbour and the whole of Polperro. The food was fantastic and plentiful and of great quality. Would definitely recommend and will return when we are back in town!

Food is very expensive but is of good quality and tastes nice . Fish pie was nice but at £21 pounds it's a lot more

Nestled in the picturesque village of Polperro, right beside the charming quay, lies the oldest pub in the area, a true gem for lovers of fresh seafood. The ambiance, steeped in history, offers a cozy retreat where the sea’s bounty takes center stage. The fish and chips here are nothing short of sublime, featuring a fresh cod fillet that is delicately coated in a golden, crispy batter. The freshness of the fish shines through with every bite, perfectly paired with crisp, fluffy chips that are the ideal balance of texture and taste. The culinary delights continue with their crab bisque, a rich, velvety soup that bursts with the deep, sweet flavors of freshly caught crab, beautifully seasoned to highlight its natural sweetness. It’s a dish that warms the soul and tantalizes the palate. And for those who seek variety, the seafood platter is a must-try, offering a generous selection of the finest, freshest offerings from the sea, each element expertly prepared to showcase its unique flavors. Overall, the food here is outstanding, and we thoroughly enjoyed every dish. If you appreciate your fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients, this is certainly a place not to be missed.

Very good, very well served, good beer. Only positive.

OMG had the cold seafood platter and was blown away. The beetroot and ginger cured cod is to die for one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. If you are in Polperro and you like good food and beer you MUST visit this place

Vegan friendly and beautiful view From the outside you cant see, but the Terrace is outstanding. Benjy and the whole Staff are very friendly. Food takes a while (up to 45min!) several vegan Options available.

Fantastic food. Especially the seafood platter and the ploughman's platter. The staff are friendly and efficient. Good selection of beers & spirits.

Very good pub. Good atmosphere and good meal

We came last night with our two children, one who has additional needs. The staff were brilliant couldn’t be more helpful and polite. A lad who said he had only worked there for 5 weeks served us, he was so polite and made us feel very welcome. My little girl had a few moments of outbursts whilst we were in there, but nobody batted an eyelid or judged. As a Sen mum this is something you really appreciate in an establishment. Food was out of this world! So fresh and massive portions. Our friends in the north could take some lessons from the chef at the three pilchards. We will be back again on our visit next year. Thank you.

A wonderful experience here in Polperro! The service was excellent - especially when you consider how many people they’re serving at any one time. We were super impressed with how organised the team was. Food was fantastic and probably one of the best fish and chip dishes I’ve had. We got lucky with a table that had a stunning view too! Alex who served us was a true gentleman! Would come back here again and again!

I've seen this pub morph over the years into a really great gastro pub. Sincere warm welsome and if staying in Polperro within a group, I'd recommend pre booking a few meals here to avoid disappointment.

Very genuine, friendly service, special atmosphere!

Wow, what an absolute find this place was! Great food, brilliant friendly service and the view was beautiful too.

Great beer garden overlooking the harbour , well worth a visit

Great family atmosphere.. super friendly servers (Théo was very attentive ;€) generous portions of fish and chips and special mention for the crab bisque 🦀❤️

Best fish and chips in Polperro Highly recommend this lovely pub 👍 👌

Fantastic pub, Fantastic food, fantastic service from karen

I think that for now it was the place where we ate best... excellent surprise, we also had to queue even though there was no one left in the town... this means that everyone was there... excellent quality for the price...! I absolutely recommend

The steak & ale pie, and the fish pie were delicious. Service was friendly and quick.

On holiday found this place to serve the best value food. Huge portions and quality ingredients. Staff very friendly and attentive, great menu choices, would recommend and definitely will return

Good food, cold beer, amazing view over the harbour, perfect!

Went here to eat based on Google reviews. Very disappointed. Food served on plastic plates, chips over cooked and burgers tasted like they were microwaved supermarket own brand. Expensive given quality. Would not return. And not the pubs fault but the only carpark is cash only, and £7 for 3 hours!

cracking pub ,had some amazing food and the garden decking got views to die for 👍

Had lovely meals here today Scampi and chips and a Ploughman’s food was freshly cooked .Staff very pleasant and made our dog very welcome .Would recommend to anyone .

The best food, great service, lovely atmosphere and a log burner

Great pub with a lovely atmosphere food and staff. Visited on 3 occasions while staying in Looe. Fantastic roof terrace

Old-style pub over multiple levels in the heart of Polperro. Greeted by a friendly server, who directed us to a table. Table service here, so no ordering at the bar (which I don't really like as a rule). Their own Pilchard's pale ale is a Skinner's Lushington's clone (no bad thing) and went down in double-quick time. Food at the table next to us looked stellar! Note that there's no reservation system for evening meals, so you need to turn up in good time. Recommended, even just for a beer.

Delicious food options; and great variety on the menu! We thoroughly enjoyed the Ratatouille and Chicken Tenders. Plus, a gorgeous view and lovely patio! Highly recommend.

Cosy fisherman's pub with good menu and plenty of atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good value ( apart from hideous private car park in Polperro, grrr).

This is the second time that we have eaten here. Today I had the trio of fish and I must say it was truly amazing and reasonably priced.

The food was excellent, with all six of us commenting on the standard of our meals. For me though the standout of our night here was the service. It was lovely to experience such pleasant, friendly & helpful service.

Wonderful roof seating area, food was absolutely delicious 4 empty plates. Reccomend sticky chilli strips and fish pie, and the ploughman's was outstanding

Very crispy, very delicious, freshly prepared. The best fish around. 6 stars

The food was amazing and so was the view

Best fish and chips I’ve ever tasted! Our server, Karen, was very friendly. Shame no draught Guinness - cans just aren’t as good

Very nice pub with good food. Everyone very friendly and helpful.

Lovely atmosphere,staff are very friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious,it's a lovely old pub , definitely worth a visit ,the fish and chips are awesome !

Great little pub We visited 3 times while staying in polperro

Pheasant setting, decent seafood menu. Worth waiting in the garden for a table.

Fantastic food, good service and great selection of ales