The Tinners Arms in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Very welcoming. Lovely old fashioned country pub. Simple pub menu made with the finest ingredients. Delicious food in a welcoming environment.

We have visited the pub a couple of times before and enjoyed the food and ambiance so decided to go ago when on holiday in Carbis Bay a week ago. We actually went twice in the week and weren’t disappointed. The beer is good, food tasty and the service was also friendly. We’ll be there again when we are next in the area.

Nice old pub in a lovely setting and friendly staff which was a pleasant surprise after the last couple of years. The food was a bit disappointing though. Having had really good, well-filled cheese and pickle sandwiches at another establishment, these ones were very different. About a centimetre wide around the edges was empty of any filling, while the rest had not much more than a generous smear. The mackerel and horseradish ploughman’s came with two tiny pieces of bread, green leaf and not much more. The fish was good, but for the prices we had to pay, these meals fell short. I hope we were just unlucky on that day because it is a lovely venue and we would like to go back and feel replete after eating.

What an absolutely crackin’ visit to you today. From the top notch welcome, friendly attentive staff to the most amazing lunch. All in a typical authentic, unspoilt, Cornish pub here in West Cornwall. Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working. Thank you for making an unplanned retirement lunch, so special and memorable. One word…. Perfect! Thank you.

Stayed here for one night while walking the SWCP and absolutely loved it. Comfortable rooms, great food and beer selection. Evening meal and breakfast both very good. Good traditional pub atmosphere. Very friendly staff giving great service. Dog friendly.

Nice old pub with very friendly & efficient staff. However the price of food is extortionate. £9.00 for a cheese & branston pickle. The brown bread was just plain sliced bread. Not impressed.

This wonderful little gem is not to be missed, the landlady went out of her way to make us feel welcome. We had a superb pint of solar wave and a perfect serve tarquins gin and tonic which after the coastal walk was well earned. Keep up the good work and when visiting family we will return.

We stayed at Zennor for one night during our hiking trip through the south west coast path. The tinners arms is a pub which is directly connected to the bed and breakfast called "white house". While we stayed at the white house we had dinner at tinners arms and it was amazing. The pub itself looks really cozy and everyone there was polite and helpful. My wife had a burger and I got a chili bowl. Without any doubt i can say that this was one of the best chili bowls I ever had. If you are in the area and you look for a place for dinner i can highly recommend tinners arms and if you need a place to stay the night you can book a room in the white house its worth it.

Just returned from 11 days in Cornwall, having attended The Tinners Arms second beer festival. What a treat! The weather was great, the hosts Mel, Rob & their team are absolutely second to none. They are so friendly, helpful, and genuine. Nothing is too much trouble, and they did us all proud, from all of the fabulous real ales, especially Skinners Betty Stoggs! To the wonderful selection of food, accompanied by excellent bands and a fabulous backdrop. A shame it had to end :( can't wait for next year, well done Mel & all at The Tinners Arms. You are truly fabulous! Keep up the brilliant work, Martyn & Family.

As many people - arrived here after a very difficult walk. Hot and tired. Desperate for some decent grub. Ate what I can only describe as one of the best burgers I’ve eaten. Eating it in their sunny garden also was an added bonus.

What a find! We've been before and I was so glad to see that it hasn't changed, apart from some fancy covered seating in the garden. First and foremost, great selection of real ales. So hard to find anywhere in Cornwall that doesn't just have Tribute and DoorBar. Tinners has its own brew anlong with other great ales. The food? Well the fish and chips is really, really good! Where else will you get samphire with your fish and chips? Good portion size, great chips, great batter. 10/10. The garden is lovely with distant views of the valley, various birds looking for the odd chip! Just have to watch the wind direction as the septic tank can waft across now and again! Really traditional inside too. Such a great pub!

This is a lovely pub. Very friendly staff. Food is simple but very good and good value. If you’re in the area be sure & drop in.

Once again a Fabulous meal and location. Staff friendly and always attentive.we had crab sandwiches, cooked fresh king prawns and ham egg and chips. Perfect . Thank you .

Traditional pub in Zennor. Full of history and character. Really good selection of draft beers and ales and spirits. Worth the stop. Food was ok, typical pub grub.

Fab! Love this place visited while on holiday had two lovely meals also sat in the garden in the sunshine staff really friendly can’t wait to come back . Thankyou !

Fantastic pub , loads of atmosphere, absolutely fantastic staff, Bar man Robert has an excellent knowledge of the beers / Rums etc and is very helpful as are all the staff

Fab atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent food. Gluten free options available and staff knowledgeable about celiac disease. Able to enjoy an amazing gluten free burger knowing it was safe. Thank you.

Fabulous Sunday roast and well kept ale after a 4.5 mile walk on a beautiful sunny day. Plenty of space inside and out will definitely revisit on our next trip to Cornwall.

Excellent mackerel ploughmans with horseradish sauce and salad. We didn't want too much to eat so they split the ploughmans onto 2 plates for us. They were very kind and welcoming even though we were in our walking gear. The coffee was good too. We sat outside in the sunshine - very peaceful.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to Mel and her fabulous crew for all your help and support on our charity LEJOG walk! Your food Millie was superb and thank you Hannah and her Mum for the country walk advice. Lastly, thank you to lovely bar staff for beautifully chilled SB plus the Tinners Ale! May God bless your business! Best wishes John & Wendy (the bonkers walkers!). We will let you know how we get on!

A very good Cornish pub. Friendly staff, good food and well kept beer. Nice warm fires on a cold day. Will definitely return.

Lovely old traditional pub with friendly staff who made us feel very welcomed especially Hannah as she went out of her way to show us their fabulous accommodation followed by delicious food. It was a memorable visit. Thank you.

We received a lovely warm welcome after a long coastal walk. Delicious lunch and great beer. Would recommend this great pub!

Cant put into words how much we enjoyed our stay. The room was amazing.... only complaint was the towel rail being hotter than the Sun which quite badly burned my wife's leg as the bathroom is quite small,, But no big deal. We just turned it off. The location is lovely, peaceful and dark at night and the food is spectacular, genuinely great. Try the Crab Sandwich and the Loaded nachos....and if you're brave, the ploughmans....the cheese portions are epic...actually left some as it was so big Staff were really really lovely and really receptive to questions etc...although on the first night I commented on the design of the barmans necklace, to which he candidly and really openly informed me he was a genuine Devil worshipper who practiced rituals etc...as a Christian I found this a tad uncomfortable, but its not my place to judge anyone's beliefs...although ill give the fella 10/10 for honesty but maybe there was a little oversharing on his part, I'm not sure thats the impression the tinners want to be giving guests especially with Zennors alleged association with occultist Alistair Crowley...i think this would deeply offend some people...but In the end it was me who asked the question I suppose and he was friendly enough.... curiosity and the cat etc. If I were to make a suggestion to guests it would be this... The pub has been there for 700 years, its a small local pub in a really remote part of Cornwall with obscure times for food and closing etc. Respect that. Its not a big chain pub designed to cater for big groups and families and huge multi table orders. If you go there expecting to throw your weight around and click your fingers at staff then you'll be met with indifference. Just respect local custom and accept that you're a guest in a small pub with its own quirks and you won't go wrong. The breakfast was great although ill be honest I do like privacy when I eat and didn't really like the big communal table in the white house breakfast room and didn't enjoy the awkward silence sat with a couple of contractors working locally for breakfast. But whatever.. its a lovely room and the service and food was top marks. Will we come again? 100% yes. Really recommend it to anyone ESPECIALLY in the winter...the mist and murky weather were really spooky and added to the ambience for us. Nothing major put us off and everyone was really really lovely..

Dropped into The Tinners arms for Lunch on a cold blustery February day. Opened the door to be greeted with a warm blast of welcoming air from the large log fire at the end of such a typical Cornish village pub. Ordered lunch for 3, and the food was delicious and quick. The beef stew was to die for on such a winters day. Good value too. Highly recommended

Just the friendliest staff….and we were tourists! Very helpful Had a great meal, sat by an open fire. The beer was fabulous Went back the following evening just for drinks with my sister and husband. Again , friendly bar staff! Just the nicest pub I’ve been to in ages.

Love this pub always have to visit when we are staying nearby fantastic food great to have specials board and a great atmosphere. Thankyou 😊

After a brisk walk along the cliffs we went to The Timmers Arms for some much needed refreshment. I’ve got to say the whole experience from when we entered the front door was superb! As a Cornishman, I’d like to think i have a good nose for decent beers and I certainly wasn’t let down, great taste, great service. The ambiance was also very welcoming, the fire made the area very nice to be in. The food, it was also very tasty, good portions and very well presented. I know it sounds as if we enjoyed ourselves there and you are not wrong, I will be coming back using the excuse to finish our walk but in reality to visit this wonderful hostlery.

We had a lovely lunch at The Tinners Arms, food was hot and delicious and served by very friendly staff. Christmas decorations were just right and not too ostentatious like some places.

Incredible. Roast Dinner was completely homemade, beautifully cooked and the atmosphere was relaxed yet welcoming. Have lived in Cornwall for over 3 years, travel regularly around to explore and so glad we discovered this place. Will be becoming a regular! Thanks guys :)

Wow, just wow. From the moment we opened the door to this special place we felt at home. Log fire burning, happy hum of people chatty in a very cosy bar and well behaved dogs lying on the stone floor worn out from their day of walking. We were shown to our room which was newly refurbished and had everything we needed. Back down at the bar there was a selection of games, looking around people were playing them and chatting. We ordered dinner which was tasty, hot and the calamari was amongst some of the best we have had. It was our anniversary, the bar staff added candles to our desserts which was a lovely surprise. Speaking to people in the pub it is obvious that this is a favourite amongst walkers and locals alike. We are neither, we just wanted an escape for a few days. This pub is perfect for all of the above. It is ideally placed for getting to St.Ives or Penzance easily but away from all the hustle and bustle. Our little dog roamed freely and safely and enjoyed many cuddles from staff and guests. There is a guest house attached where we had breakfast on our last 2 mornings. A great space where we could relax in the day with a book or sit in the large kitchen with a drink in the evening and pretend that we lived here!!! Finally, I can’t leave this review without mentioning the staff. They make the stay, we felt like part of the family straight away. Mel is at the heart of everything. Leading by example nothing was too much trouble. There was plenty of advise on the local area too which changed a few of our visit choices for the better. Clare was our main breakfast server and also cleaner in fact she was one very busy lady. That did not stop her being fabulous taking the time to chat to us, pet the dog and ensure our breakfast needs were met all at once. Breakfast is ace by the way. All of the staff were great sorry if I haven’t mentioned you by name. This is a great team, a great place, lovely food and fabulous atmosphere. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.

Just like to thank Cheryl the landlady for a really kind gesture and giving me and my wife a lift back to St Ives in her car after my wife had fallen over and hurt her wrist on the coastpath. After 6 hours in A&E at Penzance turns out it's fractured. Thanks so much Cheryl that's true Cornwall hospitality! Dan

Lovely traditional pub. Lunch was delicious and service good. Limited indoor seating in bar area but this gave a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Lots of seating outdoors for summer months. Small car park and right next to the church for visiting the mermaid carving of the legend.

One of the oldest pubs in England, Tinners Arms is located in idyllic Zennor serving good food, accommodating all dietary requirements. A bonus is they have some interesting whiskies there that you might not be able to find in most bars!

Wow! We stopped at the Tinners for a light lunch as we weren’t overly hungry. My friend ordered olives and bread - when it arrived she had a huge bowl of olives and delicious toasted bread with a balsamic dip. I had the whitebait and my husband and other friend had the prawn sandwiches which were loaded with prawns. The staff were very friendly. A must pub to visit.Excellent!

The Tinner's Arms is a beautiful, historical pub with friendly service and a coastline to fill several postcards. Alas, their roast was a little disappointing. At £18 my buddy and I both left hungry. This is surely an anathema for roast dinners? I left dreaming of beans on toast. A few more spuds and thicker cuts of meat would have been welcome. A little more generosity on the portion size, Tinner's? Or an option for a larger plate for hungry walkers of an ordinary physique? I hope to return one day to a heartier plate.

We stopped for coffee on our scenic drive from St Ives to St Just. Impressed with the ambience we stayed for lunch – which was tasty. Landlady had a great sense of humour and made us feel welcome. No beer consumed on this occasion, but that's a treat for the future.

Lovely pub, great food, and service. Great location with a lovely garden. Great selection of food and drink.

No food between 1500-1800 but the tap continues. All orders for food and drink are places at the counter. Give them your table number and food will be brought out to you. I sat outside but with all the kids and dogs running around I...

I arrived at 3:04 asked a gentle man in a right shirt if was still doing roast to what he rudely replied no don’t do roast no mention of food finishing So went straight to the bar and asked if could order some food Which...

What a great place… in the middle of Nowhere but busy, bustling with so much character. Gorgeous little village just off the coastal path. Lunch and dinner were great. Very friendly. Loved it. It’s a must visit if in the area

A much needed pitstop on the Coast Path. It's a little way off the path, but the journey is worth it. Well kept beer, excellent chips and a ham sandwich that goes in to my top 5 ham sandwiches ever! Friendly, outdoor seating on a...

Unplanned stop for dinner here and we were not disappointed. Lovely seating area outside which is dog friendly. Lovely food and friendly staff.

We only stayed a night but had a lovely room. Ate there in the evening. A good vegan and gluten free choice. And the same range at breakfast. Nice staff who handled a very busy day so well. Beautiful garden.

Ate here on Saturday Night and it was a lovely meal, we had the Scampi, it was a decent portion and we didn't have to wait too long. However the woman on the Bar is some what lacking in the Customer Service department! She was...

Nice outdoor patio, inside was comfortable. We ordered drinks and food at the bar, the ham sandwich was good bread, great thick ham and a nice small salad, very impressed. Next time we are near will stop in for dinner.

Terrible service. We went to the Tinners Arms based on looking at some reviews online. Ordered a glass of Rose wine and a pint of beer which cam to £15.50 , a bit steep !? The guy who served us at the bar was very...

The mermaid beer is fantastic. I ordered garlic bread which was also very nice. Staff were all young and friendly. Dogs were welcome. Nice vibe. Quite busy for a such a small village. Good crisps too. I’d like to have stayed longer and had more...

Fantastic location and wonderful food, we have never been disappointed here. Totally recommended. We visit at least twice every time we come to Cornwall on holiday.

£7.30 premium for 3x250ml glasses served in the bottle it came in , absolutely crackers. Lovely pub but you just can’t rip people off.

We arrived after a journey from Toronto via London to walk the coastal path. The pub is right out of the Slaughtered Lamb in American Werewolf in London. Awesome place and what atmosphere! It’s so cosy and we stay by the fire and made friends...

As brilliant as ever, great food, great service and great atmosphere, be back in September. My husband had the Mussels twice and I had squid twice, brilliant. Fun place to be and even better for people watching.

After 4 hrs out of 6, during the Coastal path St Ives/Zennor return - Tinners Arms appears. Friendly staff, great food (mussels & crab) and a few pints of lager. Life was good!!

Unfortunately, despite the Tinners having been our local for the past half a century and a pub we have enjoyed many a special occasion and family and friends get together, it has gone the same way as everywhere else in St Ives. Over priced to...

What a fab lunch, me and my daughter decided to go to Bosrigan for an Easter Monday walk. Then decided to nip into zennor for an ice cream but decided to walk up the the Tinners, expecting to just get a drink but we cannot...

I visited the Tinners tonight for their tapas night! It was amazing, so yummy and 3 plates for £10! Would 100% go back there again for a tapas night, 5 stars ⭐️

Visited the Tinners on Sunday, best roast we’ve had locally to date! Meat was cooked to perfection and loads of vegetables. Broccoli cheese to die for. Bar staff were friendly and so welcome even with how busy they were. Thank you all

Went for Sunday lunch as recommended by the owner of the cottage we stayed in. We went for the roast pork and roast beef (£15 & £16 respectively. The plates came loaded with 4 different veg, roast potatoes and roast parsnip and a generous portion...

We walked here from st ives and arrived quite early in the day. We were after a quick snack before heading home. We shared the loaded crab tacos and they were amazing. Perfect pub after a nice long walk

Perhaps this was just an off day, judging by the reviews. But the chips are always frozen, so that's no excuse, and why soggy batter as if the oil wasn't not enough? I left virtually the whole meal. Sorry tinners, this was poor. It's also...

Stopped off at this fabulous pub the other day, the staff were so welcoming and friendly! I had the Ham, egg and chips, the ham was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. Lovely views to complement this great old fashioned pub! Would definitely recommend...

They certainly don't skimp on portions at this place. Everything was excellent with the best Yorkshire Pudding we have ever had, and coming from Yorkshire that is certainly a compliment. Beef super quality, awesome potatoes and all the veggies. The pub is amazing too, really...

Love little stop before our blustery coastal walk. We had a bacon & lettuce sandwich with a side of truffle fries. The truffle fries were lovely and crispy with the perfect amount of truffle. The sandwich was well made and the side salad had a...

Stayed nearby over new year visited the pub three times and had lovely meals it was really busy on New Year’s Day but still had lovely food and didn’t have to wait long , it’s improved a lot since last year the menu is much...

This is a lively pub and having just eaten in St Just we couldn't not visit even if just for a drink. The Tinners was a well balanced dark beer and at 4% not over powering but certainly refreshing. We sat in the newer restaurant...

Awful service. Our food took 1 hour and 10 minutes to arrive! This was for 2 bowls of nachos, in January….no one came and mentioned that there was a wait. We were about to walk out when they finally got plonked on our table. No...

Returned to a old favourite pub from the 80's when I studied at CSM. Great Pub, lovely atmosphere and very welcoming. Food was excellent - home made at its best. Steak and ale pie followed by apple crumble. Food was so good we returned the...

THANK YOU MEL you’ve given us back our local. What a treat to come out for lunch and have a warm knowledgeable welcome, a thoroughly enjoyable meal, happy and friendly bar staff. And a long and regular friendship to come.

Stopped for lunch on Friday afternoon, very friendly staff and good food at reasonable prices. Crab salad very tasty and good selection of draught beer, cider and really good Tinners Lager. Will definitely return soon

The Tinners Arms sits in the middle of Zennor opposite the mermaid church. The main bar was cosy with a fire creating a lovely atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and we ordered drinks a sandwich and mackerel pate. Oh wow, fresh ingredients beautifully presented and...

Staff taking orders very curt passive aggressive and borderline rude. Obviously just fed up with tourists. Crab salad was a horrendous price for a small portion. Chilli beef was nice and spiced but no subtlety. prices high.

It is a pub/restaurant. Drink and food. Umm! Nice staff. Actually, to me, does not live up to the hype I got from a guy at work. I never had the crab sandwich, mind!!

We stopped here for lunch and we Weren’t disappointed. We had three different meals and they were all excellent. As a vegetarian I had the best veggie burger I have ever had. It’s a lovely cosy atmosphere and the staff are really friendly.

We found this pub by accident after a challenging walk. Fantastic and welcoming staff backed up by lovely food at a reasonable price with a good selection of local beers. The pub has a great atmosphere and was full of friendly visitors and locals. Would...

We ate here and all of us had the crab salad. it was fresh, plentiful on a bed of gorgeous salal. Eaten with fresh chips. divine

We've bene travelling around Cornwall on holiday for years now and I have to sat the Tinners has always been a good stop off on our travels, whether walking the costal path or just popping in for a bite to eat travelling about (or a...

Having eaten in a few disappointing places earlier in the week we decided to use Trip Advisor to find somewhere to eat and this place was perfect. Stunning location, great views from the sunny outdoor area and lots of character inside. Everyone agreed this was...

I’ve only one complaint… I’m 45 hrs old and was born in cornwall and this was my first visit to the tinners , should’ve been years ago! Food, service and sunset an absolute delight. Moules marinieres were amazing and the Mrs said her burger was...

Our group of nine showed up here on a busy August Tuesday for lunch around 2:30, a short while before they were due to stop serving. We were welcomed to a table and placed our nine individual orders at the bar. The staff advised the...

Popped in for dinner whilst on a road trip a day discovered a hidden gem. Had a couple of drinks and food. Both were outstanding. The mussels and seafood in general was fantastic and the styling, architecture and setting of this traditional pub is lovely....

We were pleased to call by after a strenuous coastal walk to enjoy the local drinks and light lunch. The staff were bright and welcoming. We sat outside (its quite small and dark within!). A varied menu and we were pleased with our chicken gougons...

Food is average to ok. Main problem is they stop serving dinner at 7.30 in the evening. This is crazy, in peak holiday season, with so many walkers and travellers visiting this fabulous part of Cornwall. If a good chef and ambitious team took over...

Such a shame, love this place and have been visiting for many years. Veggie chilli was WAY too hot and inedible, waste of money. Very limited choice. Beautiful location but don’t bother eating here

We stayed down the street from The Tinners Arms for five nights. Every day we looked forward to lunch or supper there. The fish and chips were perfect. The chicken goujons were quite delicious. If you don't want alcohol try the Schwepps fizzing lemonade on...

Called in on a down-memory-lane drive, to this well remembered pub, expecting to settle for sandwiches. But the smoked mackerel pate appealed and was spot on. Beautifully presented with crisp ciabatta and a small fresh colorful salad. Sitting in the lovely gardens in the sun....

Worst fish and chips ever. Haddock small and tasteless, batter non existent, 100 frozen chips tho! Great - not and frozen peas WOW!! Will not go back ever. Was looking forward to a lovely pub meal, placed the order and paid, in comes 20 children...

Lovely pub to sit outside with a cold drink after a long coastal walk. Fabulous walks along the cliff in each direction, loads of tables outside with umbrellas for shade. Dog bowls of water too, We had a great sandwich and shared a bowl of...

2nd Week in Cornwall and we came to Tanners Inn. In a county hat prides itself on fresh fish it was good to have a great bowl of Chilli. It was good. The location was excellent and staff happy and helpful.

Obviously it has changed a bit with different owners etc, but fundamentally The Tinners has stayed the same over the years, without feeling the need to chase the next trendy thing - which brings me straight to my favourite part of coming here..... Sharps Mermaid....

Called into the Tinners Arms on our arrival at our holiday area on Jubilee Friday lunchtime. Got a seat in the garden easily and had a lovely lunch in the sun. Food all homemade and a good Gluten Free selection to be had.

Great service and atmosphere. Popped in for lunch and they were full so came back for dinner .. beautiful setting, good food and friendly staff. Great place.

Such a wonderful place to sit outside and eat a leisurely lunch. We had light bites - mackerel pate and calamari which was astonishingly good. All served with a friendly smile and welcome

Well kept beer and well stocked bar. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was a real treat. Great atmosphere and very relaxed.

Stopped in as part of our SWCP walk. The main bar is a bit dark but the dining area behind is light and airy. Nice ales and good pub food (fish and chips and chilli). Decent portions and a friendly young barman. Glad we visited

A great old part of the pub, dark and atmospheric. The rest of unremarkable, but food and ales well presented.

Dropped in here for lunch and really enjoyed being in this super, atmospheric old pub, while enjoying great food and friendly service. Looking forward to visiting again next time we are in Cornwall

Wow what a place, the first time we have been there and it won’t be the last. You were made welcome as soon as you walked through the door. There was a big open fire, and the bar staff were brilliant. Friendly and knew there...

Popped in for a quick during mid-way way a circular walk from St Ives. Staff were very friendly in this great atmospheric pub with a real log fire. The beer was great after being allowed to sample a couple to aid my choice; the very...

What a find! Absolutely fabulous traditional Cornish pub. Great beer & wine, lovely friendly staff, roaring log fire and the absolute BEST Crab Sandwich ever!!!!!!

Went in at 5 o'clock for a late lunch/early dinner after a day walking around St Ives. We love this pub - the atmosphere and the beer. A blazing fire, good beer and excellent food. Friendly staff. The barman gave me a taster of the...