The Travellers Rest Pub in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The carvery experience at The Traveler's Rest surpassed all expectations. The moment we entered, the aroma of roasting meat filled the air. The beef was the star of the show – tender, juicy, and bursting with flavour, crispy roast potatoes and fresh veg. The generous portions ensured no one left hungry, the attentive staff added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. If you're a fan of perfectly cooked beef, The Traveler's Rest must..

We didn’t book but we were squeezed in, it was very busy but that is a good sign. The service was very efficient and I can’t believe how good the food is, the roast was fantastic, had raspberry pie and ice cream for dessert. Definitely will return..

We are in Cornwall for a couple of weeks, found this gem…Amazing food, professional service from Richard. We will be back. I highly recommend the Risotto.

We had a lovely meal at The Traverlers rest it was lovely and hot and cooked to a very good standard. We were served by a nice friendly man named Ricky who was very polite. Would recomend to friends and family.

23rd April 24. Just finished our evening meal at the Travellers Rest. One fish and chips and a sirloin steak meal. Absolutely delicious, piping hot, good value for money and service with a smile. Highly recommend.

We keep our horses only a 5 minute drive from The Travellers, and have always said that we should stop by for some food! We are glad that we did. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, the food was lovely, we loved the overall mood/decor etc. and we will be back. Only tiny thing we weren't keen on was the triple fried chips, not for everyone, but still, we had a lovely time. Thank you guys!

Unpleasant from the moment you step inside. Crowded, people queueing in front of the bar and out towards the door. Table not ready, and then not cleaned when it was ready. Sunday, so only serving carvery, no vegetarian options left by 2pm, no apology and nothing else offered. Pub was so cold and staff were indifferent. The line for the carvery was huge, giving the pub a very stressful vibe, with dogs everywhere.

Have been enjoying this pub with friends and family since childhood. It is consistently good and child friendly with an excellent waitress.

What a fantastic place to go for Sunday carvery!! It was the best in Newquay! Lovely friendly staff, gorgeous food and great atmosphere Highly recommend this pub A***** Dog and family friendly, lots of free parking, pool table, darts and they even had live music on too. Lots of choice in drinks and fabulous menu We will definitely be returning to this little gem 😍

Very warm welcome from Dan behind the bar Explained the specials to us Very quick service Food was outstanding we didn’t even finish our meals as we were full Will 100% be returning very soon Thank you very much

Been here a few times with friends for lunch and dinner, very good food, great friendly staff and comfortable inside.We have never felt rushed, atmosphere really good. Recommended to many friends.

Such a lovely, friendly pub. We popped in for a drink as we were passing but ended up staying for food because we were tempted by the tomahawk steak on the specials. We shared between the 2 of us and it was one of the tastiest steaks we've ever had. Great food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be visiting again.

Was a lovely friendly pub a lot of seating. The service was excellent. And the food was very varied and we enjoyed all the meals

Was looking for somewhere to have Sunday lunch and came by the Travellers Rest. Fabulous carvery, beautifully cooked meat, gorgeous Roast Potatoes. Would absolutely recommend.

The Travellers Rest in Trevarrian, Newquay, is a gem that stands out in Cornwall's rich tapestry of dining and hospitality. This charming establishment not only promises a warm, inviting atmosphere but also delivers an exceptional culinary experience, thanks to Snowy, the wizard chef whose creations left us craving for more. Our dishes were a masterpiece, blending local flavours with innovative twists, showcasing Snowy's exceptional talent and passion for food. Adding to the allure is Sunny, the landlord, whose radiant personality and exceptional service brighten the day of every visitor. Sunny's attention to detail and genuine care for guests' experiences transform a simple meal into an unforgettable visit. The synergy between Snowy's culinary artistry and Sunny's hospitality makes the Travellers Rest not just a place to eat but a destination to cherish. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to savor the best of Newquay's local charm and culinary excellence.

I had been looking forward to visiting this place as it bills itself as serving French food. My escargot were overly salty and the Posk slices were barely warm. Veg were almost cold.

Stayed in the Shepards Hut after taking advantage of the £80 offer of an overnight stay and meal for two and coincided it with our 22nd anniversary. When we arrived at the pub, we were handed a key and told “I think that’s it, you’ll have to give it a try”. The pathway to the hut could do with some lighting and the door was extremely difficult to open, definitely wouldn’t be able to get it open on a hurry. The Shepards Hut itself was beautiful. The decor was lovely and modern and the towels were fluffy and soft. The bed was really comfortable and there was nice little touches of shower gels, soaps and shampoos. The draw to the The Shepards Hut for us was the log burner. It was a night in November which was due to be pretty chilly and we were looking forward to getting cosy with the log burner going. However; no logs! No nothing actually to make a fire, apart from a lighter. We looked in the box outside, nothing, so went and asked in the pub. The two staff looked at me like I’d spoken in a different language when I asked if there was anywhere with wood for the log burner, with one saying “I’ve not been told anything about logs for the log burner”. My Husband had to drive home to get logs from our own fire to use. The hut was absolutely Baltic and there was no way we’d have stayed had we not been able to go home and get our own stuff but it put quite a dampener on our stay and wasn’t ideal that we’d had to go back home. I did write to the pub the next day and they thanked me for bringing it to their attention and they would seek to find a solution (?) so not sure if this is actually a thing that you’re supposed to provide your own firewood!! Definitely something you should be made aware of before arrival!! Food wasn’t great, starters came out with mains which we weren’t told would happen and I’m not sure why places do this, it’s called a starter for a reason! Husband had Surf & Turf off the specials board. Chips were really greasy and his Steak had a bit of a cheesy taste. I had Shin of Beef Ragout and whilst the portion sizes are ridiculous big, the flavour didn’t follow suit, it was basically chunks of beef in a tomato sauce, a Luke warm tomato sauce too. It was a real shame as the hut itself is gorgeous and it was a real treat that we’d have loved to have stayed in again but not if we’ve got to lug our own firewood!

Great food, ale and welcome at a very reasonable price. The menu had a good choice and a good selection of ale.

The best home booked roast I took my family of 8 had the best dinner lovely staff x as nd lush roast

Been coming here for years so was excited to see it reopen. Emailed to book Sunday lunch, was instructed in a reply to book via Facebook, I did and the booking was confirmed. Turned up to find no table for us but we could sit in the dank room of gloom - I mean snug. The food was ok, crispy spuds and yorkshires, sweet red cabbage and parsnips and tasty gravy, but the beef was so undercooked (I’m ok with pink) that you couldn’t get a knife through it, made me feel queasy, so that went home for the dog. Was desperate to love the new Travellers but there’s improvements needed. We were in and out in 20 mins - snug was just dreary. They need a proper booking system, approachable staff and cook your beef!!! I miss the brilliant Trav’s Tribe!!!

Lovely friendly pub, went,( on holiday as family of 5 and 2 dogs) went back twice, possibly the best Sunday roast carvery we've ever had! Definitely recommend

Fantastic pub, owners made us feel really welcome. Food and service was excellent and nothing was to much trouble. Thank you for looking after us!

Popped in on a rainy Saturday night, met by lovely staff with warm smiles and a lovely fire! Food was absolutely amazing, full of flavour, huge portions and well presented. Would highly recommend!!!

Absolutely Brilliant Food at a Great Price. Hubby had Lasagne and chips which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had Chicken and Wild Mushroom with Chips and Seasonal Vegetables which was gorgeous. Strongly recommend and we will eat there again.

We had a fantastic roast dinner here. It was a carvery style and was absolutely phenomenal. It was reasonably priced which means we will definitively return on a regular basis! The atmosphere in this pub is so very lovely…it’s one of our favourite pubs to visit!

Lovely country pub, fantastic food and great potion sizes, friendly staff and well priced, dogs were welcome, will definitely be going again.

A pint of prawns used to be a pint glass full of frozen 'on-shell' prawns - Now apparently it is half a pint of shredded lettuce and half a pint of cold, soggy tasteless frozen shelled shrimp all covered in pink sauce from a 5 litre plastic tub - like an oversized bucket of 1960's prawn cocktail. 'Dirty fries ' seems to be an excuse for half size portions on a bed of chips - and whether it's the curry , chilli or whatever , it could all be from the same tub - overall we had a VERY VERY disappointing meal - like school dinners from the 1970's. Pub was crowded so maybe we were unlucky but it won't be for us again

Popped in on a Saturday afternoon for a family drink, the general feeling was quite good with a fair few people in . However, there was no Tribute ale which was a surprise considering it's a local ale and the pub is a St Austell brewery, also there was no Shiraz wine. A Malbec was the only alternative offered. A bit disappointed to say the least. As locals we will probably give this place a swerve for a while. You tend to go to places where you can get good choices and compare various wines and beers, but unfortunately on this occasion it did not happen.

We went to the curry night wed 4th of October, the food was excellent, curry, rice, naan, samosas, bhajis, and a poppadum , we left feeling very happy and full

We went to this little pearl on Wednesday night for the inaugural curry night, they had a good selection of curries that were very nice, I particularly loved the lamb balti, you also get a choice of 2 different rice, onion bhaji, samosa, pakora, naan...

Staying in one of the pods fabulous accommodation everything you could need for a get away. Went across to the pub wonderful welcome by the landlord and staff couldn’t do enough for us. Enjoyed a lovely meal all freshly cooked and great portions. Highly recommended. The lady behind the bar on arrival gave us directions to get to the costal path which is breathtaking.

Very disappointed with the food - did not match the description on the menu and manager did not seem concerned. Pint of prawns as advertised was half full of lettuce with prawns on top. Other food items were undercooked - beware too that this pub...

We have been coming to the Travellers Rest for over 20 years, and this is the first time that we have been really disappointed with the quality of the meal and the service given to us by staff. Admittedly we arrived late for a meal,...

Really lovely friendly pub..we visited while on holiday Lady waiting on couldn't do enough for us..so nice. Food was excellent..would definitely recommend and will definitely visit again next time in area

So please to see the pub busy without being packed. Good food at a good price with good sized portions and good beer. Ideal for families

We were looking forward to a roast dinner, even telephoned earlier to ensure it was on the menu. Informed that no table booking was necessary (place half empty anyway). What a disappointment, no roasts. extremely uninteresting menu. Do not believe the photos on the website,...

Just been here for lunch, had an amazing Caesar Salad, nice drinks also. But had Prawns in Garlic which were just awful, no taste of garlic which I question but was told they were cooked in garlic butter, just a pile of dull rubbery prawns,...

Amazing food really friendly staff will highly recommend if in the area we will definitely be back also dog friendly 😀 the went all out to make our visit more enjoyable

Just got back to our place in Watergate Bay after going here for an early dinner…it was fantastic…great decor, ambience, staff were friendly and accommodating, rattler on tap and the food was brilliant…the steak pie was superb…but be warned, all the meals are huuuge…great quality...

Really welcoming pub with friendly and attentive staff and fab food! We had the steak and ale pie with was fantastic- packed full of steak!- and the dirty nachos (recommended by our lovely waiter) which didn’t disappoint!

Seriously good grub. Spent the afternoon building a tent in the wind built up an appetite. Fantastic burgers, knockout. Also seafood linguine, “food heaven”. Generous portions too.

I attempted to reserve a table, but told its first come first served. So we arrived around 6pm on a Sunday to allow time to either get a table or have a drink whilst waiting. It was my mums birthday, We were told that only...

Really friendly staff excellent food and love that they are On The CamperBible website as I was able to stay overnight in their carpark

We used to come here a lot but was so disappointed today, I'm not sure if they have new landlords and chefs. The men's toilets really need some TLC, with only 1 urinal working and a bodge job on the toilet, only 1 ladies toilet...

The service was quick and the staff are very friendly. Important : You have to get the steak & ale pie.

Visited early lunchtime in pouring rain.Staff very helpful.Strange tomato soup with flavour of Heinz tomato sauce out of bottle in the centre. Excellent chicken curry with baked potato, well presented. Fish and chips were disappointing, fish seemed packeted frozen, mushy peas were wet and runny...

Without booking for Sunday we were lucky to get a table here for 6 of us and the dog. Carvery was nice, not sure if there was a veggie option, we had a choice of beef or pork. Large portions and staff were very friendly....

Great food, good kids portions, good service even when very busy. Katsu chicken was very nice. Trav stack was also very good. Lots of friendly staff, dog friendly pub.

Really disappointed. We have been coming here for a few years when on holiday and always had good service and food. Today was terrible and I heard that they have been taken over. When we arrived a very curt lady told us we could wait...

4th year on the visiting The Travellers Rest for a bite to eat whilst on holiday. Family of 5 arrived last night, seated promptly and ordered food and drinks at the bar. My husband had 1 pint of Cruzcampo & Enjoyed it very much. Ice...

This was the perfect family get away. The glamping pod was amazing!! Soo modern and clean with everything in it one could need. A super comfy memory foam bed with loads of pillows and extra blankets. The bedding for the sofa bed was made up...

Met with a friend for lunch, the back garden is a sunny sheltered spot with lots of seating and umbrellas for shade. We decided to have one of the sharing boards, all of the food was fresh and the portion size was just right for...

Fantastic carvery roast and a very reasonable price! Stopped over for lunch during our road trip! Very much needed!!!!

Came here for the last meal of the holiday with my family after having a nice meal here with friends 2 years ago. Didn't realise it had recently been taken over!!! No starters available what so ever and a number of main meal items were...

Awful experience from start to finish, staff didn’t know their arse from their elbow, one didn’t even know how to work the till or spell Halloumi despite it being on the menu right in front of her Told soup of the day was tomato, was...

Weird ordering system where starters and mains could not be delivered sequentially - so we had to stagger the ordering to circumvent and achieve “normal” dining experience. The fried food - eg cauliflower - was excessively battered and used stale oil. The chips were dry...

Absolutely great food , homely environment , great value for money , good all round pub , staff was very accommodating

Visited this lovely pub 3 times during our week stay in Cornwall. The pub decor is lovely, the staff were so polite and welcoming and food was amazing! Proper pub grub all home cooked and full of flavour! The menu is huge and the portions...

We have been here a good few times since the travellers reopened. Not disappointed at all. Extremely helpful and happy staff, very warm and welcoming. The menu is great, lots of veggie options and the portions are generous. The hubby and I decided to share...

Service must have been a training day, complete amateur hour. Ordered Soup of the day, was told it was tomato, was given a bowl of curry sauce and bread, bartender offered to go and check with the chef, didn’t come back and explain why -...

Absolutely rancid food. We will not be returning. Steak, gammon,burger and chicken were all disgusting. Overcooked or burnt. When we complained to the server she went to the kitchen and never returned. We had been told by the staff that we couldn't have a tab...

Great pub, friendly staff and excellent food. Five of us ate dinner here having 5 different meals and all of them were really great. Pub is also dog friendly has parking just over the road and lots of outside seating.

My girlfriend and I booked the burrow glamping pod for a long weekend. The pods are across the road from the travellers rest pub overlooking mawgan porth. Fabulous pod cosy and well equipped meeting all your needs. The staff at the pub are warm and...

Hubby had Mexican beef. Good.(good is high praise from a Yorkshire man) I had Seafood linguine, it was beautiful NOT a rubbery prawn in sight HURRAY. Loads of prawns and fish in it. Staff are nice and helpful. They do not take bookings so 7/8...

What a lovely Inn. Plenty of garden space ,plenty of indoor space.But thats not the best bit which is the FOOD.We ate here over the course of four days and have got to say the staff are polite and friendly ,quite a large menu and...

Despite checking what time carvery was served and arriving within that time only ham available and not advised when placing order. They did allow us to change to something from the menu, however, that came out luke warm, and cold in the middle…. lasagne…only part...

Absolutely ridiculous roast. Best one I ever had that my mum didn’t cook. Very highly recommend. Great, friendly bar staff too

Great home cooked food .. lovely atmosphere and good service walking distance from local campsites. Nice garden to sit in

Stopped off for lunch. Lovely welcoming pub. As it was early it was quite empty but the lad on the bar was very friendly. The menu was really nice & I had trouble choosing from a very good selection of homemade food. We had the...

Nothing is worse than eating a meal then complaining afterwards about the food delivered. All the food arrived , looking lovely on the plates. Unfortunately parts of my meal was cold. We returned the food to the bar staff and asked if it could be...

A welcome return! The Travellers Rest has reopened, under new management, following several months of closure. Broad menu options - something for everyone, all at sensible prices. All of our food was delicious. Service was excellent. So happy that the Travellers Rest is open again!...

Last night we went to the newly re opened Travellers Rest. We were not disappointed, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was amazing and the fish cake burger is one of the nicest things I’ve ever eaten. We will certainly be back again.

Visited this lovely establishment during our stay I'm St Merryn and had a wonderful evening. The pub decor is lovely, the staff were so polite and welcoming! We had to make additional requests as my son is currently in a wheelchair but there wasn't an...

I had the Trav Stack Burger, one of the best burgers I have had, anywhere. We have driven past the Traveller Rest so many times and pleased to say , we won't drive past again without popping in. Staff excellent, a proper pub.

Absolutely awesome definitely a place we will go again. Awesome food. Amazing views. A great venue.

After being closed for 6 months and having all brand new staff we wanted to see what it was like. The food was amazing, the staff were happy and friendly. The lodges were comfy and clean and with the pub being just over the road...

Re-opening!! .had to try as it was a fantastic pub before and live local. Menu is more mainstream, but.food did come out lukewarm.. Good size portions. I hope they do well and fill the boots of the predecessor as they were big boots to fill!....

Called in for Sunday Lunch as local to home. Good sized plate of food and good selection of vegetables all all dente and not soggy. Good portion of meat. 2 x Dinners and 2 pints £32.Nice friendly atmosphere. Recommended.

Excellent meal with friendly helpful service. This is a local Cornish pub with a full menu of home cooked items. I had a chicken breast and fries that were excellent. The chocolate cake was wonderful.

Now under new management. Have been waiting for this old country pub to reopen. Food was really great, as was the service. Will definitely visit again. *****

Found this place after looking at restaurants in Mawgen Porth. This was just outside the main beach area but so glad we went here instead. Free parking just opposite in large car park. It’s apparently only recently reopened after a change in ownership. I had...

The food was a good size portion and so tasty, very good value for money, food arrived very quickly, staff were very friendly

All of the staff were welcoming as soon as you walked through door. Land lady & chef both took time to speak with diners. Waiter & waitresses were very polite. Food was very tasty and hot. I had the homemade steak & kidney pie which...

We've had a few roast dinners here and continue to be impressed by the quality and quantity!! This is the first time for us that the Sunday roast has been in a carvery format and it was a hit with the family! Great selection of...

had a lovely sunday roast with my family of four ,despite being very busy had excellent service and no noticeable wait .

The whole family enjoyed their meal here which is really saying something! 2 burgers, bbq ribs and a Kastsu curry. Teenagers and adults all left happy. So did the dog as the bill was presented with dog biscuits. Only one of us had a dessert...

We came as a family of 4 and our dog and had the most delicious meal! Was a really nice atmosphere with lovely staff!! Would definitely recommend and will come back next time we are in the area!!

Great food - lots of variety. We were a party of six and we all had something completely different - friendly staff.. even gave us a lift home when we couldn’t get a taxi!

Lovely pub and delicious food. Dog friendly which is excellent BUT too many dogs baking inside spoilt the evening for us.

Fantastic carvery plenty of meat we were a party of 8 and we were all happy with our roast’s lovely atmosphere and friendly staff

Vegetarian roast option was inedible, tasted like wet stuffing mix not cooked properly. Meat was okay, cauliflower cheese watery and tasteless. Very disappointed after seeing such a good trip advisor rating. Looks like this place used to serve you at tables but is now a...

Lovely pub food - staff very friendly and helpful Clamping pods across the road are excellent as well !!

Visited Sunday 4th September for a Sunday lunch. For the last 10 years on our annual family trip to Mawgan Porth we’ve always had Sunday dinner at the Travellers plus a few meals during the week. Before Covid it was excellent with well cooked food...

Never disappointed, been here several times in the last 3 years and always find the staff so friendly, food is great and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend

Having never visited this pub before but read good reviews we decided to try it for Sunday lunch. On arrival we were quickly shown to our table, given menus and ordered drinks. We were quickly served to take our food order and the food came...

Tried the Travellers after several years gap (due to uncooked food). Table not ready when arrived, asked to sit in the entrance. Ordered off the a 'special' menu and got a chicken burger which was just cheap processed rubbish. No care given at all. Poor...

Whilst the Beer Battered Haddock and the Burger from the main menu were both generous and fresh, the Seafood Linguine and the Chicken Burger from the Specials were extremely good - we could barely finish the huge portions! Slightly slow service from the kitchen but...

Early evening meal, we had a nice pub meal, it wasn’t amazing but perfectly adequate. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and received attentive service

I’ve been here on a number of occasions and the food has always been lovely every time. Staff welcoming and pleasant. Definitely go again.

Haven’t been here since the 80s but heard it was good so thought would give it a try. Had the buttermilk chicken burger which was tasteless, just poor quality. Service was ok but was just disappointed overall which is a shame.