The Wig & Pen Truro in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Delicious food that's beautifully presented. Excellent cocktails and really friendly staff. Not a quiet venue but highly recommended.

Had a stunning meal here on Thursday evening. The food was some of the best I've had in truro in a long time and the staff were attentive and welcoming. 10/10

Bangin roast here on Sunday. Everything really tasty and seasoned well. Cauliflower cheese with leeks super cheesey. Plenty of gravy. Great service.

Very small portion of fish and chips for £17. The Cod was full of bones and no one bothered to check with us if the food was OK. Beer also very expensive.

Enjoyed our afternoon sat in the wig and pen, ordered from 3 for 2 menu and the food was lovely.

First time here and what a lovely place Atmosphere nice service good and fantastic food Will be back and recommend to friends and family

Top quality food, we had the venison and the Guinea Foul both were delicious . Lovely atmosphere too

So pleased the wig and pen has opened again . Ate here tonight scallops, guinea fowl and steak all fabulous. wine pairings perfect and sevice great. very happy!

Great new management with excellent food and drinks accompanied by brilliant attentive service. Highly recommend

Busy evening in Truro & we wanted something to eat. Booked easily on line a couple of hours before hand. The food was exquisite. The service was fantastic with the team being friendly & attentive without being overly so. Will be returning very soon. Update 19/09/24 - place has re-opened with a new owner. They appear to have kept the old team and everything is still just as great as it was.

Just popped in for a drink as had not been by for years. Unfortunately not impressed with wine and beer the wine expensive Provence Rose was the dreaded last bit in the bottle and was bitter., the beer Proper Nob over gassed served in a jug., hubbys pet hate. Nice welcome though.

New pub owners. Inside aesthetics lovely dark green and exposed stone, cosy feel. Great service, had fish and chips and some bread. Honestly, the best pub food I've had in Cornwall in a long time. Everything was very fresh, and full of flavour, highly recommend.

Great to see this fabulous place busy, great welcome and customer service. Very good feeling about their future

Lovely pub. Didn't eat so can't comment on the good. Real good atmosphere, friendly bar staff

I had my retirement lunch here the food was amazing way beyond what I expected. The service was good the atmosphere was relaxed we felt welcome and not at all rushed.

Food and service was amazing. Super dog friendly too! We will return!

It was nice for the most part. Atmosphere felt nice. We were a big group and wanted to pay separately on ordering and it all arrive together, rather than on tab, and this seemed to annoy the bar staff unfortunately. Our group were just never going to be able to get together and order all at the same time and splitting the bill would have been tricky. The onion bahji tasted strongly of curry powder and unfortunately it overpowered everything else. I unfortunately did not enjoy it. On the plus side they served Cazcabel tequila and that I do like very much. I’m sorry for the lower stars than I would have liked but it really wasn’t great for me.

Very good dinner! The wait was a little long but it was really worth it!

Lovely home made food, not the usual run of the mill pub food. Very friendly service. Excellent evening and the pub was very busy.

Lovely pub friendly staff, nice outdoor seating

Went for drinks. Great beers on tap.

Lovely little pub with delicious food. Fairly pricey! But great service and a really friendly atmosphere.

Down from torquay for a few nights and had a great evening at the wig and pen excellent food fantastic helpful staff and lovely friendly pub atmosphere.. Will definitely be back

Food was very nice, we ordered from the “Large Plate Menu”, yes the plate was large but the portion of food was very tiny, looks like a starter rather than a main. We went there in Dec 2023 and the portions were very good that’s why we decided to go again! But we were disappointed when the waitress served our food. We left the pub still hungry unlike the first time we were there. We have to reconsider going again.

Me and my partner are on holiday in Newquay and we caught the the train to Truro and on the way back to the train station we popped in to The wig and Pen and we had a lovely lunch. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Having recently moved to Truro we’ve tried out a few local restaurants and pubs with mixed success. We decided to try the Wig & Pen and we would certainly return. Great food, good service, friendly staff, lovely ambience (helped by a great music playlist!). Highly recommended.

Impromptu visit on an early sat evening - never visited before as not local but what a delight. Great friendly service from young guy on the bar and also the really helpful waitress. Not huge menu but the food was amazing - beautifully presented but most importantly delicious. Yes it is a busy pub so don’t expect a pin drop quiet environment- personally I’d much rather the bit of atmosphere

Really nice atmosphere, fantastic food and all staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

The food was really nice, the brisket and risotto was very delicious and was a good portion. Very nice atmosphere and amazing service. My only complaint would be that some other dishes such as the gnocci had quite a small portion whereas other such as the salmon chowder was quite generous.

Good food, friendly staff. Will definitely be trying this again one day soon.

Very dissapointing. We made a reservation for 20:30. Arrived 5mins before, was told someone would be with us in a minute, stood atound waiting until eventually managed to get someones attention to seat us. After ordering it took over an hour to receive the food!! We asked why and apparently the burger had to be redone as it wasnt up to standards. Its was a burger and fish and chips , how does it take 1 hour to prep. Absolutely unacceptable. Thankfully the head waitress was very appolagetic and took the food off the bill. Food not worth the wait.

Very much a mixed bag. We hadn't been out at all over Christmas/new year and we were tempted to try the Wig and Pen by the photos on their IG feed and excellent reviews. The evening was spoiled by a hugely noisy large table, who were shrieking at the top of their voices and playing stuff on their phones with the speakers on at top volume. The pub is a lovely setting and very welcoming and cosy with an open fire. I found the menu limited and seemingly nothing like the menu posted on the website or the photos on their IG feed. Eggs featured heavily (does anyone actually look at the menu as a whole and see whether one or two ingredients are being repeated in several dishes?) and both main course specials were heavy-looking meat dishes. We shared a crab rarebit to start, which was absolutely delicious. The main courses weren't so successful. I ended up having what was billed as 'burnt ends baked beans' - I didn't find a single burnt end, so it was basically a spoonful of rather dry beans on a piece of toast. My husband had chowder, which was served with a knife and fork (always ideal for soup). I suggested he asked for a spoon, but by the time he'd eaten most of the solid bits, he said it was so overly-rich he couldn't have eaten the creamy soup anyway. The wine was delicious and fairly reasonably priced. The staff were lovely and the service very attentive. It might just be a bit of post-festive-season exhaustion going on, so we'll give it another try in a few weeks when normality has settled in a bit more. We ended up leaving only an hour after we arrived because we were fed up with the noisemakers, who were only getting louder and louder as the evening went on and we literally couldn't hold a conversation with each other. I'm pretty sure we were not the only ones getting fed up with it.

Nice looking pub, but definitely style over substance! Undercooked food, that server didn't offer to replace. Expensive, small portions. One loud, foul-mouthed customer spoiled the atmosphere. Won't be back.

Absolutely in love with this place and the staff! Have been coming here as a child and it’s had a redo! Lovely open fire, great atmosphere and very welcoming staff always happy to help with anything! Very attentive and lovely! Food was 10/10 and the best ham egg and chips I’ve had and dad was very impressed with the size of the chicken wings and quality and only £8 for them! Cant remember the staff name but so lovely! And compliments to the chefs! Will be our usual spot for our dad and daughter meal! Thanks guys for a lovely time and lovely memory added to our books! 🤍🤍

What a wonderful place!!! The food is incredible! Fresh, beautiful to look at but above all delicious to eat!! Lots of attention to detail in the dishes, without neglecting the taste!! Well done guys!! Highly recommended!!

The ginger barman with glasses laughed at my Slovoj Zizek reference and is extremely based. Please promote him so he can collectivise the workforce.

Staff were friendly and on the whole attentive. We weren't rushed to eat. The foodmixed bag although there was fish and chips and burgers in amongst it was quality food resturant standard. Absolutely beautiful presented and tasted devine. The big draw back was we were sat in a pub, where it was very noisy surrounded by people drinking rather than eating and then the dogs and owners came in, the old english sheepdog was stinking. Luckily we had just finished eating. But another couple hadn't and the smell must have affected their experience. Paying top dollar for good food isn't a problem, but sat amongst dogs and drinkers severely lowers the experience. Felt sorry for the chefs who had done a brilliant job. Please open the resturant below the pub so we can enjoy your food in better surroundings

Very impressed. A complete change in vibe and quality compared to previous visits many years ago. The food was amazing, it sits in that middle to premium price bracket but was totally worth the prices. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Honestly don't think I could fault the place at all. Venue is fairly small so I would suggest booking ahead if you are a larger group just to be sure not to be disappointed. Would come again and will be spreading nothing but good things about this gem in Truro.

Went with friends who were local and what a lovely place to go. Service was outstanding and the fish was perfect. Sticky toffee pudding was to die 4. I certainly recommend this for drinks and food. Staff 5*

Great, dog friendly pub with good food and friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere.

We went there for a Christmas works lunch. Staff were so helpful. Food :lots of. Thoroughly recommend

What a pub! Outstanding service & food, great atmosphere. With a nod to its past, this pub delivers on all fronts. Excellent selection of beers on tap & a decent wine list. Good value, what a gem!

Booked this based on the menu for our works Christmas Do. We had an amazing time, we did have a large group so was hard seating us all together, but the team tried to accommodate and change the seating whilst we were there, unfortunately we were all unable to sit at the same table but this did not affect us at all. The food was lovely, due to being gluten free this did not change the menu option for me. It was filling and I would definitely come back even if it was for lunch. Our waiter Sam was outstanding, he went above and beyond and made this an even better experience. Thank you team you did a brilliant job.

Shout out to Lorelie who made our night. Her recommendations were amazing and her service was exemplary.

On initial glance this looked like a quiet corner pub in Truro! Staff were attentive without being too pushy but their food was the star. We had starters of scallops on black pudding plus local gin cured salmon which was superb! We weren't that hungry afterwards but the battered haddock, mushy peas & triple cooked chips were simply a treat. Good selection of local brews plus a well balanced wine list all of which made for a great afternoon. Need to find more pubs like this around Cornwall & Devon

Just had the roast here on Sunday which was absolutely fantastic. The beef was perfect and the pork crackling was the best ever!

Sunday toast absolutely amazing! Lots of hard work goes into delivering such a product! Kids burgers also really good quality. Wine great value. Deserts creative and presented with pride! Well done guys

We booked our office Christmas meal here based on the look of the Festive menu, sounded different to the normal hum drum of a standard turkey dinner. From the booking process to the meal, we couldn't have been more pleased. A lovely pub from the moment you walk in, everything has been well thought out. The staff were great, couldn't do enough for for us and made us feel very welcome. The food was AMAZING, plenty of ohhs and ahhs throughout the evening just on the presentation. I can confirm it tasted as good as it looked. Couldn't recommend enough, will definitely be going back soon.

1 night visit to town and popped in for a pint. Nice cozy place, quite busy but is nearly xmas

This pub is excellent, really tastefully decorated, with a great selection of beers wines and spirits. The food menu reads well and indeed the food I saw being eaten looked delicious. We popped in for a warm having been around the Christmas markets a very welcome break.

Would like to see some sandwiches on the menu and lighter bites

so polite absolutely lovely atmosphere

3 of us had a lovely meal last Thursday. I had fish and chips, and the two others had the burgers. All three of us enjoyed our meals. It is very atmospheric; nice fire going and cosy. (Could do with a double door entry as we were sitting on the table next to the door and got a cold whoosh of air every time the door was opened - this is my only criticism though). Food prices very acceptable and the service was prompt and very friendly. It's gone to the top of our list for town centre eating, and we shall certainly be going back. Thank you.

Sunday lunch was absolutely superb, welcoming, friendly staff. Warm and comfortable atmosphere. Perfect!

Visited this lunchtime…we were greeted with a lovely warm welcome…if you want to have a “nicer”place to go for beer, wine and food then look no further than the Wig & Pen…thanks to Auden and the staff for looking after us we will definitely be coming back…look forward to seeing you again soon. Tina & Glen PS ..great playlist 👍

The venison dish on the menu is outstanding, I highly recommend. Well balanced with seasonal accompaniments that complemented the beautifully cooked venison perfectly. An accomplished piece of cookery.

We booked a table for 18 for our pre-wedding meal. The children sat separately from the adults but were served and treated as if they were the adults! The food was great as always, cocktails and wine also fab. Everyone had a great time, we are so appreciative to have been catered for so well whilst being a large group.

Lovely food, pet friendly, staff attentive. I would highly recommend!

Popped in for a quick drink, ended up having light snack.. Great Service, lovely food.

Brilliant food even nicer staff!

Excellent Sunday roast, one of the best in Cornwall. Great atmosphere too.

Could not fault it! The best meal with have had out for ages. Service was great, presentation of the food, drink selection, all lovely. We had bar snacks, smoked almonds, olives and sausage roll for starter and then I had rabbit ravioli which was delicious...

Lovely food, great staff and really relaxing space. Will definitely come back and recommend to others.

This pub has a great reputation, and rightly so. The staff are friendly, it has a good range of drinks and it is classy inside. The atmosphere was great for a quick drink on Sunday afternoon. There's enough seating inside and plenty outside too for those that want it.

Incredibly welcoming and personable staff. The menu was filled with a variety of flavours and they were knowledgeable of the ingredients for food allergies. The atmosphere and decor were clean, cozy, and stylish.

Popped in for just a quick drink and returned a few hours later just for a bite, and received the best, most friendly service ever on both occasions. Outstanding! Nice cosy atmosphere too.

Amazing food and service. Well worth the money.

Efficient and smiley service. Really very tasty food, well presented and good size portions. Would recommend.

Great selection of drinks with nice service I look forward to seeing the restaurant plans in the future

Great food and well priced. Specials really good.

The Wig And Pen I was introduced to by my parents a few years ago and since that time it’s become a staple favourite for my wife and I to visit whenever we are in the city of Truro. The service is second to none...

I want to start this by saying I never leave reviews but felt like I had to after what happened yesterday. There were two people working downstairs and it was horrifically busy. The lad behind the bar and the young waitress were working overtime trying...

Had a wonderful dinner here. We ordered the steak tartare, steak and egg, and truffle parmesan chips. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly. And the ambience was great. The pub looks so beautiful inside with stone walls and classic interior.

6 of us ate out at The Wig and Pen earlier this week and we enjoyed the best meal we have had in a long time and not breaking the bank either, amazing value. Every single course was absolutely delicious and looked stunning. We can...

Loved the food, very tasty and lived up to my expectations. Visited on a Wednesday in August for a friends birthday it was very quite which was a shame because that always has an affect on the atmosphere. Service was mixed two men working one tried his hardest to avoid customers but the other made up for his shortfalls

Comfortable pub staff were very helpful and friendly, just had a drink but would be happy to return.

We didn't manage to eat here but we called in for a nice pint.

Excellent, good quality food. And nice drinks Will definitely return

Great friendly atmosphere and food was delicious and not overpriced. Very friendly and welcoming staff - Would definitely recommend.

Had a wonderful lunch for two at this pub. The seafood Keralan curry was truly excellent - best dish I've enjoyed in a pub in a very long time. Wonderful flavours with plenty of seafood. The roasted Cornish chicken breast with basil and hazelnut gnocchi, and crispy potato skins was excellent. Very highly recommended pub for really great food and good service. Total cost with drinks £57. We left a tip.

The seafood Keralan curry was truly excellent - best dish I've enjoyed in a pub in a very long time. Wonderful flavours with plenty of seafood. The roasted Cornish chicken breast with basil and hazelnut gnocchi, and crispy potatoe skins was excellent. Very highly recommended...

Food was amazing! As a fussy vegetarian I was delighted with my choice of courgette cannelloni with whipped goats cheese mousse. The presentation was superb and it tasted delicious. Staff were excellent! My partner had fish and chips which were also very good!

Booked by my granddaughter to celebrate her graduation for the immediate family. Lovely bright renovated older pub with our own table. The Menu catered for all tastes and the food was tasty and nicely presented in decent portions. Service by the young lady waitress was...

Wonderful dinner here on Wednesday evening. The Cornish chicken breast with hazelnut and basil gnocchi was to die for. Fantastic attention to detail and service. Highly recommended.

A great menu in a friendly pub setting. Food is exceptional and service good. Certainly recommend for anyone looking for a special meal in Truro.

Tom was amazing , service was great and the food was even better

Disagree with previous review as the burger is enormous & so stacked with a patty, pulled beef brisket, cheese, pickles & a chilli battered onion ring plus chips! My friends had the small plates which are tapas style but still decent portions & very beautifully...

Have been here twice recently for Sunday roast. It's one of the best roasts we've had... Those filled yorkshire puddings are inspired! Dog-friendly inside too. Definitely recommended.

We chose to eat here for a late lunch. Sadly we chose the wrong item from the small dish menu. The cannelloni dish had no pasta and the garlic bread was minuscule squares. The food was tasty but sadly bore little resemblance to the menu description. The waitress was dismissive when we mentioned the lack of pasta.

Excellent experience. A warm and friendly welcome from the staff on my way in, and great service the whole way through. Some of the best pub food I've ever had. Wonderful selection of drinks. A perfect meal in all aspects.

Very nice location if you are in Truro looking for a good cuisine and tasty food. This pub is a perfect restaurant for your evening. Meals are well executed and elaborated, a real pleasure. Do not hesitate to try the small plates and starters, they are amazing and tasty. It was a pleasure to discover and eat at the wig and pen, congratulations to the chef and the team ! If we come back to Truro, for sure we will come again.

Just had a great supper at the Wig and Pen…food was high quality, great flavours and good service… a Monday night treat.

Used to be a good pub with great staff. The beer was still good Proper Job, the staff still good, but the food was very minimalist (still hungry after eating) and very expensive . So now unreasonable.

Popped in here on the off chance and everything was very good

The food here is amazing. We had the crab cake and gazpacho and it was one of the tastiest plates of food I have had in a while. Lovely waitress as well

Never disappointed when we eat here. Food is a bit different and not the usual 'ping' cuisine often served at other establishments. Always a pleasant smile and hello when you enter coupled with good service 😀

Outstanding! 10/10 the food was amazing. Presentation 10/10, taste 10/10 and price well worth every penny. customer service was awesome, staff welcoming, friendly and atmosphere was lovely. Wish this was our local! Highly recommEnd of your visiting Truro :) hidden gem

Excellent and friendly service. Great innovative food. Good selection of beers. Will return and would recommend to anyone in the area

The best pub/restaurant in Truro. Lovely staff and the food is always delicious. The chef changes the menu quarterly and is always very well considered and top quality. Delighted to have such an establishment is Truro.

Great welcome even though I arrived a little earlier than their official opening time. The food was ordered smoothly with friendly staff. It came quickly and was delicious. More fine dining than traditional “pub grub” with very reasonable pricing. Well worth a visit.