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3.8

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Nº 2750 in 3395 in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Nº 646 of 747 Other cuisines in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

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Absolutely fabulous and friendly pub!!! The staff Ben & Lauren went that extra mile to look after us! Both so friendly!! Infact everyone in the pub was friendly and chatty and the food was exceptional! Such large portions and all home made!! Dog friendly too! Highly recommend this pub. The best in the village. Can’t wait to return again in the future! Well done guys, a fantastic job all round and the staff are an absolute credit to you! Even the chef was a great guy and his curry was amazing! See you soon 👍👏

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Locko100 . 2023-09-21

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Don't bother, apparantly it's an Everton supporters pub now! We've been here several times before and enjoyed food& drinks, always made welcome. However on Tuesday night we visited with friends as we we're celebrating his birthday, he was wearing a red polo shirt on with a discreet LFC logo (Liverpool football club) One of the customers engaged in some very loud football banter ...& informed us this was an Everton pub!! I politely asked him to leave my friend alone as it was his birthday , he shouted F**k off at me & then left the pub. To say I was shocked & upset was an understatement as this man was very intimidating & beyond rude. Eventually a man who was sat at the bar came over & apologised. I don't think this was the landlord or a member of staff. If that's the way people are allowed to behave in this pub then it's Deffinately one to avoid.

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Q7192OQannef . 2023-06-30

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What a fantastic place to eat , quality , awesome surroundings Great staff , you could not wish for a better pub meal , meals are substantial too

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andrestav . 2023-05-30

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Goed eten. Vriendelijke bediening. Netjes. Druk en dan is het altijd wel goed. En natuurlijk iets met vis gegeten.

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MyBest23 . 2022-10-03

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A lovely meal served by lovely people in a lovely atmosphere. Did I mention it was lovely? Two beautifully cooked steaks with a good quality bottle of wine for £33.95, NZ sauvy b. Give this place a go please and see (taste) for yourselves. Even If you just fancy a drink, still come and visit, a warm welcome for sure. We will be back, thank you.

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marynE1734TC . 2022-09-14

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Stopped in at this lovey pub whilst out walking around the village. Seating inside and out we chose to sit in the garden. There was a lovely welcome from the friendly staff, great menu and good selection of drinks. Would definitely recommend.

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Karen B . 2022-08-18

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We popped into The Witchball for a light lunch and on entering asked if we could order some starters as we didn’t want large meals. The barman was very friendly and just told us to order what we wanted. We were a family of four and we ordered some garlic mushrooms on ciabatta bread and my husband had the scallops which were cooked beautifully. We were glad we’d only had starters as they were really generous portions. We also had a couple of bowls of chips to share. The waitress was really friendly to the children and the dog and made sure everything was ok with our food. The pub is totally dog friendly with water bowls and treats on the bar. We will definitely return on our next trip and would recommend.

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Cwmum1911 . 2022-08-17

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We are yearly regulars and eat here most nights while on holiday so we were excited to return this year and bring family. Our experience was terrible! Very rude staff who got extremely grumpy about having to pour a drink into a glass because the kids didn't want it in a bottle, slammed our bottle of wine down in front of us and rudely told us to help ourselves to wine glasses. Literally rude to us because we booked to eat there and they couldn't be bothered to serve us. Food has gone downhill massively!cold overcooked lobster, unwashed, broken and closed mussles! Will not be returning our custom. Such a shame because it used to be fantastic not sure what's changed but whatever it is needs addressing

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B00449 . 2022-07-31

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Best Steak ever and i’m super fussy. Fantastic service lovely restaurant beautiful place ❤️ you will not be disappointed.

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656taniad . 2022-07-24

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Phoned 4 days in advance to book Sunday lunch after view various pics on the website and on Google saying Sunday lunch served today ect .😳 Spoke with a male member of staff and he confirmed a 1pm serving . So we waited in all morning because we were having lunch at 1pm ect . Difficult to find parking we arrived in good time and were seated and given a menu of burgers . Steaks and scampi and chips ect .ie normal midweek menu . When we asked where the roast beef Yorkshire pudding was were informed by a waitress that no Sunday dinners were served in this establishment in summer months . So we're were left with no time to find another place that served traditional Sunday lunch.livid and disappointed to be lied to on the phone 4 days earlier. Don't touch this place with a barge pole . Disgusting customer service and ruined our entire day to be fair .

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Companion690147 . 2022-07-24

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We had dinner here and can highly recommend the food! Huge portions of fresh, well cooked food. The service was just lovely - there was a big party seated just before us but the waitresses treated us wonderfully - friendly, helpful service when they must have been rushed off their feet! Lovely place for the last meal of our holiday!

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Sharon D . 2022-07-08

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Lovely local pub with a huge range of local seafood and great service. Recommend the scallops, white bait and fish & chips. We’ll be returning for steak night.

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hollyp149 . 2022-06-28

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Starting with the positives it’s a quaint little pub on the Lizard that is dog friendly, well stocked bar, reasonably priced for the location with friendly staff. There was 12 of us for an evening meal and the waitress worked hard to look after us. They ran out of steaks and well compensated one of our party who had to change their order. My steak dinner a rump cut was sinewy and a little over cooked for a medium rare, one of our party had pizza and found human hair in her food, my daughter had the half lobster special which was over cooked (meat was chewy and tough) and again found human hair on her food. Another of our party had the lobster special and sent it back for being too tough to eat. We were told they where a chef short and this may explain the quality of the food, but doesn’t make it any better when paying the bill. We are regulars to the area but won’t be eating here again, which is a shame.

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The-Widnesian . 2022-06-18

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Very nice welcome by the bar man, couple of very chilly pints of korev served. Didn't eat, but saw lots of very impressive meals come from the kitchen. Word to the wise; if you're 6' tall or more, make sure to duck when walking around as this is truly an old building with very low ceilings that add real charm to the place. Totally recommend.

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Mister-Wolf-76 . 2022-06-10

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really can't fault this place. funky setup, nice surroundings and the chef knows how to cook a steak

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U4665QEjand . 2022-05-11

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Busy pub. Good pub grub. Very naturally friendly and attentive young waitress. Will certainly return on our next visit to The Lizard.

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682nigelk . 2022-05-03

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Lovely little gem! Cosy and beautiful place. Restaurant was built in the 1400s according to the menu. Food was delicious. Fish cooked to perfection.

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ChanC0129 . 2022-04-01

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Proper nice staff. Given a sample of what I wanted to try ( sea fury). Sat by the log burner. All good.

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wozzab64 . 2022-03-06

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Popped in on a Wednesday night. Turned out to be steak night which included two steaks and a bottle of house wine for £29.95.. The whole meal was lovely. We asked for one to be cooked medium rare and one medium. They were both cooked...

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DaveBirch . 2022-03-03

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My partner and I ventured into the Witchball for the first time after nearly getting blasted off the Lizard point on a very dramatic January evening. We were a bit early for dinner service but felt very welcome to chill out / warm up with...

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Kezzi-Rose . 2022-02-28

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We ate at the Witchball whilst saying locally on the Lizard peninsula, excellent food and a great atmosphere for a weeknight in mid February. Two steaks and a bottle of wine for £29.95! Great portion size and good service too! Thanks for the great meal!

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Davessss . 2022-02-27

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Visited here way out of season with my girlfriend on a quiet Saturday night. This is a great boozer, walked in to a nice cosy atmosphere and asked the bar man for a table for two which wasn’t a problem this time of year. Sat...

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harryf688 . 2022-02-20

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The chef made us a lush chicken, monkfish and prawn curry and the staff were really helpful and welcoming, thank you all!

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Lucy C . 2022-02-06

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Well-found pub at the most Southerly point of the UK... Must be visited for that reason too....!! Brilliant food, all local & well presented. Served with a smile. Thank you.

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Sam L . 2022-01-16

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15 of us needed something to eat and the witchball accommodated us. Very friendly staff. Very helpful. Made us feel very welcome. We got there 15 minutes before they stopped making food and they still served us. The food was very good. Can't fault them...

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Chris S . 2022-01-01

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Nice little pub great food and friendly service. Burger was cooked to perfection and the fish & chips was lovely. Would definitely recommend and will return in the future.

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Olly L . 2021-12-22

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Didn't eat her because I was rudely told they did not take bookings . When I asked what my chances of getting a table as I needed to drive nine miles to get to the pub I was told that if I felt like than...

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John M . 2021-11-09

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Popped in by chance Beautiful scallops and Squid to start Sea bass was cooked perfectly Managed sticky toffee pudding for dessert Lovely place full of history

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KarenP506 . 2021-10-07

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Had dinner twice with a party of six. Pros: Excellent tasty dishes, generous portions. A large variety of Ales. indoor and outdoor seating. Welcoming and attentive staff. Reasonably priced. Cons: busy. Had to wait for service but it is worth the wait.

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Zafrirgoren . 2021-09-22

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Lovely food from beef to fish and seafood. Good atmosphere and children are made to feel welcome. Very friendly staff

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krissp_11 . 2021-09-22

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We came here on Sat 18th Sept. Just the 3 of us and arrived at 6pm. We ordered drinks, starters and mains. The mains arrived at 8pm! 2 hour wait for food!They don't allow bookings and we're turning people away, so you would think they would want a quick turnaround. But 2 hours to get mains!Its a real shame as food was nice, but the wait has put me right off returning.

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Luke4004 . 2021-09-19

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Just been The Witchball and ordered the best pint of Rattler . The food was outstanding. Staff friendly and run very efficient. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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Gillygoo12 . 2021-09-15

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Really good restaurant/pub, it's a get what you see, as you are welcome in your hiking or work gear. Staff were really friendly even though it ended up full with a queue to get in, all four of us really enjoyed the food.Still got another week and we will definitely eat here again.

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stevebC5319BM . 2021-09-15

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We were staying in Lizard village for a week and were concerned that we'd have to make bookings for evening meals every night. Found out that we'd didn't have to book at the Witch Ball so that was great. They have lots of seating outside (wooden benches) and it's covered. It's a bit of a "rough and ready" place and the menu was pretty basic. No evidence of the locally caught sea food from Cadgwith Cove that they were advertising on a banner, though we happened to be there on "Steak Night" so possibly there's more choice on other days? Unfortunately we don't eat steak so opted for fish and chips which were nothing special but perfectly ok. Not sure if I'd make a point of going there again but it's useful to know as a backup if you end up being stuck for somewhere to eat.

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BackinBracknell . 2021-09-13

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All outside, under scaffolding, bar and food. You can go to the toilet inside. Food was reasonable prices. Husband had the Muscles which he loved. I had a steak which was cooked really well. Had a lovely time enjoying the surroundings. As long as you don’t mind sitting on a picnic bench :-)

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715DebbiE . 2021-08-30

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Food was bog standard and overpriced(£15 for 4 prawns and green leaf salad) didn’t look very clean and witnessed locals fighting in front of children!!! Avoid this restaurant like the plague

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Witchballsucksass . 2021-08-26

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A lovely little pub with friendly staff and good food! Great location in the most southerly point! Great outdoor space, Definitely worth a visit.

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Jacobslodge . 2021-08-25

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only chips and sausage available, said they had no pizzas or cheese.Yes supplies are difficult at the moment but the tesco superstore up the road had plenty.Maybe send an oik to the shop? Mismanaged.

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Carlton123bizarre . 2021-08-25

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The food and drink are not quite what they used to be pre-covid, perhaps, but the staff have made a real effort to make a sturdy outdoor shelter and it is still a friendly enough place for lunch before or after a meander to the Point.

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PeripateticPoleaxe . 2021-08-11

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Loved the place Crab aas Huge and tasty. If you stay anywhere in lizard this is a must place to visit. Don’t be discouraged about the outside.

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Adventure44795644799 . 2021-08-07

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Brilliant atmosphere, fabulous staff and a great variety of drinks, we waited ten minutes for food, during peak time. Cannot recommend the seafood more highly.

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Shanellisw . 2021-08-01

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This place looks so shabby and chaotic from the road but it’s worth overlooking this and to order seafood from the specials board. It’s great not to have to book and to be able to sit in an outside area which is partly covered. Locals use this pub and also ate here which I always take as a good sign.The chips are the best!

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H9372PVsamb . 2021-08-01

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Been here lots of times before and the food is spot on.But I've got to write this review as I feel that covid restrictions only applies to tourists who bring money and jobs to the area.As I went to the outdoor bar to look what was on sale, I was rudely told to go to the ordering area to order. I ordered the drinks etc following the guidelines that was posted in the area. Soon as I sat down, 3 locals went straight to the bar where I got told not stand without masks, stood talking in different areas of the bar without face cover leaning over the clean glasses chatting away, without any of the bar staff saying different. So I'll give this pub a negative review due to looking after locals.Don't forget cornwall, tourists make your economy grow!!

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davejS9814YM . 2021-07-17

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Good selection of food and specials - lobster, spider crab etc ..good that there are no reservations turn up and they serve you ...good number of tables and service was good

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Yuppa . 2021-07-17

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Me and my partner went here as my nanny has highly recommended it from when she went in 2018. We had starters that were over priced for the ridiculously small portion with a few salad leaves no dressing. As for the mains we were left massively disappointed as well, the bun was cheep and not even buttered, the burger was dry and over cooked. My other half had the steak in Ciabatta with was tough as an old boot and he couldn’t even sallow it! Again bread not grilled or buttered. All meals were served with a dry boring salad which consisted of salad leaves and nothing else. Also the family next to us had a main meal of mussels which were undercooked!!! Lucky he new they were he could have been seriously ill. I will never eat here again.

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Mrs-gramme . 2021-07-11

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I suppose it could be the ideal place for a family - kids will love the burgers & pizzas (and no doubt many adults will love them too) but the fresh fish & half lobster with a truly superb salad and chunky chips was way better quality and much more reasonably priced than many other places. We were lucky that it was a sunny evening and we ate outside as inside is a bit small but there are some covered areas outside. They don't take bookings so we ate earlier than we normally would. They say that if you arrive they will make sure they feed you. we didn't test that but have no reason to believe otherwise. Definitely recommend and afterwards walk down to Lizard Point and watch the sunset and seals.

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V5248ALtonys . 2021-07-08

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Restaurant offered fresh fish from Cadgwith Cove but none was on offer when we visited. Place looked dirty and run down with little choice on the menu ie burgers, battered fish not freshly caught, disappointing as so few places to eat in the Lizard.

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711outlook . 2021-07-04

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Only place that was open past 5:30 on a Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Really fun atmoshere...good food.

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Cruiser612411 . 2021-07-01

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Had the best fish and chips ever here last evening, good portion, sensational batter and scampi and chips superb too. Highly recommended

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Extraordinary24510 . 2021-06-27

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Stopped by here on the off chance of getting food.Managed to get seated inside and a very easy one way system in place.I had the cheeseburger with salad and the chips - wow the chips are super chunky and delicious as was the burger I would definitely return here again

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Scarletava210 . 2021-06-21

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We had a great dinner and decided to come back on the next day. Fish food was amazing and daughter had a great pizza

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Josip . 2021-06-07

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We went to the Witchball twice in five days. The food was great. The triple cooked chips were to die for. Top dish was the mackerel which was large and beautifully cooked. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The beer was so tasty.

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AnnElisR . 2021-06-02

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Been here many times over the years went back for a family meal, I was assaulted at the bar when ordering food and drinks by a drunk group talking and pointing and then shoved someone into sending myself flying, barmaid witnessed everything even asked if I was with group.Waitress came over to table and stated she would remove the group spoke to the man called Adrian that shoved me and denied everything didn't remove the group they carried on being rowdy resulting in them breaking a bench even after many complaints from other pay customers they were still allowed to drink, Waitress again came over said sorry and called them little BASTARDS in front of 2 young children laughed and walked off.

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145abbeyl . 2021-05-31

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We ate outside before eating was allowed indoors. We had Pork Belly with potato cakes, which was flavoursome and good quality. Outside area needed updating and perhaps some heating but other than that, couldn’t fault it!

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HillC98 . 2021-05-25

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Gorgeous food here while visiting the lizard.We sat outside and it was lovely and quirky a great place to watch the world go by.Burger’s were amazing and good price.Friendly staff overall a lovely dinner.Would definitely visit again

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Key999 . 2021-05-20

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We had fish and chips and the fish of the day- both were super tasty and great value, the portions were big! The outdoor space was good, it gets all of the evening sun!

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killarneynp . 2021-05-16

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Baked mackerel to die for. Local battered fish from Cadgwith. Great service, excellent chef, loved it!

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wpowell7 . 2021-04-28

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We had mussels and fish and chips. They were ok but given how close we are to the sea we were expecting something more special.

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Sonnysr . 2021-04-19

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Visited 13th April 2021, one day after pubs could reopen for outdoor service only post COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. It was great to see a makeshift scaffold & wood shelter had been put up covering the outdoor seating area & what looked to be a temporary bar had been built to cater for outdoor service. After a lovely day walking and visiting Lizard Point my family and I attended this pub for food about 4:30pm, but found no food was available until 6:00pm. We decided to have some drinks & wait for 6pm. I think if somewhere else was open we would have gone there but because everywhere else was closed (covid), we waited until 6:00pm. I had a couple of pints of Korev & table service was brilliant. It was a great spot to watch the walkers coming off the point & back into the village. We had burgers & a scampi & chips, all the food was lush.This is also a 15th century treehouse and the most southerly pub on mainland Britain so it’s a nice little bragging right to say you’ve had a drink here.

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baze187 . 2021-04-16

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Grabbed some takeaway fries here after a long walk from Cadgwith- cooked skin on and they were delicious! Would love to return here and have a proper meal soon ♥️

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staceymA3883HX . 2021-04-16

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So sad to see the Witchball closing again due to lockdown. I shall be ordering a final takeaway tomorrow. All the best to the staff team who have worked hard to keep open this long.

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carolyn607 . 2020-11-02

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Outside fire area was amazing - we sat and had hot chocs and home pasty from the shop next door (the pub owns that establishment too) Super friendly staff and cosy setting

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Vcanney . 2020-10-29

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We had a horrid day, weather wise, in Cornwall last week so decided to travel to the very south of England for lunch at the Witchball. What a lunch - a fantastic seafood platter for two which was delicious as well as visually appealing; beautiful fresh salmon with seasonal veg. Portions were very generous and it was so reasonably priced.The chef came out of the kitchen to show us a huge fresh lobster which had just been delivered and the service was excellent. Made to feel very welcome and totally safe.They have built a 'lean to' out front with a fire-pit which will allow people to have a lovely pub visit while maintaining socially distancing in an outdoor environment.Even the dog loved his own water bowl!

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Lelliq . 2020-10-08

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Staying locally fancied a pint on blustery afternoon, sat in the outside seating with a fire, friendly staff and locals. Community feel very enjoyable drink

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155hannahj . 2020-10-06

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If we had known our food would be served in takeaway boxes, with plastic cutlery & glasses we would've gone elsewhere as hubby wanted to take me to the most southerly pub for my birthday as we were staying locally.We duly walked up to the scanning station only to be barked at by the waitress that it was table service only & QR codes are on the tables. Fair enough but not a great start. You may as well put in a McDonald's style pay point system if you're asking customers to do most of the work. Be prepared to clear away your rubbish & wipe down your table.I've not eaten anywhere else where crockery, cutlery & glasses aren't being used with covid as an excuse. It smacks of laziness.Your only saving grace is that the food was good!

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BronwenH292 . 2020-10-03

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Lovely few drinks in the sun. Good size outdoor patio. The poor girl on the bar could have done with a second pair of hands with an almost full garden but having to do table service in the current climate. She did a great job! Food was ok. Served with plastic cutlery in take away containers and pizza boxes. I assume this is because of covid to save on washing up!? The inside of the pub was full by 6 o clock when food service began so if you want to eat inside arrive early as they dont take bookings.

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Njlittles . 2020-09-30

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A decent Cornish pub serving St Austell ales. So far so good. Because of the Covid rules, getting a table can be tricky - no bookings! We did manage to bag a table on two nights and had some decent pub meals. Thoroughly recommend the place.

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59Petei . 2020-09-29

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Friend and I went for lunch yesterday afternoon the meal we had was lovely, no complaints. All the staff was very helpful, polite and respectful. I could highly recommend this etablishment.

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R620YPkarens . 2020-09-18

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We have been coming to the Lizard for over a decade and just love this pub. Even in these difficult times good service.

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David S . 2020-09-17

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Beer very good , meal well below average, I had crab salad good if you were on a diet, the crab meat was non existent

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J6827HDgeorges . 2020-09-15

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On holiday so we visited this place a couple of times. It's a good holiday pub. It's a bit tough and ready but that adds to the experience. I think it said the place was there in the 15th century. They were very anti covid which was nice to see. It gets pretty well packed out at times. Enjoyable

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Thomas S . 2020-09-15

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The Witchball was our number one stopping point on a recent camping trip - felt great sitting outside during Covid and never had to queue very long. Great pit stop for a pint after a walk and then getting the bus home, and great for food. Only serves food at certain times so make sure you check so your plans don’t get messed up. The menu is fairly standard but the specials board is where all the fantastic food is hiding! Would highly recommend!

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amycole03 . 2020-09-15

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Awesome little pub, very old with a good outside space to have a drink and something to eat. From a bag of crisp to lobster and a bbq. Anything for everyone.

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adrian c . 2020-09-13

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I have eaten here twice in the last 3 weeks, I love the atmosphere here as everyone is always so friendly.If your looking to sample some selfish bit also want some normal pub grub.... this is the place.Good value for money and a good choice of beverages 5*****

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362glenm . 2020-09-12

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Have been here many times over the years. Great to see the Witch Ball able to adapt to the current challenges. Bar outside, extra outdoor seating, but still a great menu.

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carolyn607 . 2020-09-12

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Queued for drinks and food for 5 minutes and reached the till at 3pm. When I asked for food I was told that the kitchen closed at 3pm and could not order any food at all. I explained I had been queuing for 5 mins and would be happy with chips only but the 2 girls smirkingly said no. Not a good way to treat customers - I will not go back again.

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Inspiration457458 . 2020-09-12

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Just returned from a 3 day break in the local village of the witchball pub and what an excellent find brilliant little pub great outside seating excellent covid system in place with an outside bar and ordering system yes everything is served in takeaway box’s and plastic cutlery but this is the new normal everywhere , staff friendly and attentive, food was amazing fresh local seafood available everyday off the specials board and such value for money , the chef even made my partner a off the menu seafood platter which was excellent we dined here everyday during our break away and are looking forward to returning again next year when we are down excellent job keep up the good work guys .

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GlobeTrotting310817 . 2020-09-11

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Ordered lobster as eat-in expecting it to be local, fresh, steaming hot and tasty. What I got was - one real cold and old rubbery tasteless lobster stashed up into one takeaway box with chips and salad with no possibility of eating without spilling it, all out onto the table. All hit the bin less than two minutes...

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surgicalp2020 . 2020-09-09

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Food was amazing especially at half price! Researched the witchball before we went on holiday and although not everything on the website was available (running a reduced menu) we weren’t disappointed. Lots of seating inside and out. If it looks busy outside head inside we always found seats for 4 of us. Very well organised and spaced out with sprays on each table for people to clean the table before and after use because of covid. Food was quick, hot, freshly cooked and delicious. We went several times and each time the crab and lobster were sold out so would have been good if they ordered more to have it available. They would definitely sell. (Othrntables around us also wanted to order them but couldn’t) Due to covid (or maybe it’s always been like it) they didn’t do starters or desserts which we would definitely have utilised and would improve their sales. The only other thing I would suggest would be to offer something other than fries with everything. Maybe rice,salad, a jacket spud or cous cous. The chefs are exceptional at what they do mixing it up a bit would give the customer more choice (and because we ate here several times we were chipped out by the end!) all in all a nice pub with good food.

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andernalls . 2020-09-04

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When we looked this place up we were a bit underwhelmed by the menu and when we drove past on a Wednesday in August it was rammed presumably on the basis of Rishi’s “Eat out to help out” deal.However, by chance we found ourselves back in Lizard on the Thursday looking for somewhere to eat and having rejected the chippy (went there on the Monday) and the only other option (too expensive) decided to take a chance on the Witch Ball, and glad we did.Due to Covid-19 restriction the bar was outside, though you could sit inside if you wanted. As it was fine we sat outside and although it was busy we found a table no problem and there was reasonable distancing. Service at the bar was fine and when the food was ready it was a self-collection system with a buzzer but again polite and efficient service.Portion sizes were reasonably generous and the mixture of seafood (mussels and tiger prawns) and ribs thoroughly delicious. Add to that a pint of local beer and some drinks for the kids, all at a very reasonable price and everyone was happy.It might not look like much but the pub seemed to feature a mix of locals and tourists with a welcoming atmosphere. Don’t be put off by the cheesy website!

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poppydoodlesdad . 2020-08-28

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It was raining, busy and windy in our spot outside BUT so worth it as we were in our happy place, sitting snuggled under an umbrella munching fresh, delicious seafood and drinking local beer.

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Explorer813336 . 2020-08-25

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Amazing food and staff, we had some lovely meals here during our stay in Lizard and during covid, all precautions were put in place, one way systems, hand sanitiser and thanks to the eat out campaign, we saved a it of money too.

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Finnykat69 . 2020-08-19

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We really enjoyed the fish and seafood we ordered last week and it was so summery to enjoy it all outside in the warm summer evening air. The snow crab was so delicious (and so big!). Thanks for giving us so much food for such a reasonable price even without the government discount! We took the leftovers and enjoyed them the day after. Would definitely return if we are in the area.

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isabinkle . 2020-08-17

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My husband got a serving of racist vibes from an older chap behind the bar while placing our order. We gave him the benefit of a doubt. We then collected our food separately....the doubt was gone. Shame, kz the food is good.

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ocentraltravel . 2020-08-15

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Great place providing top quality local fish and seafood. Good value for money. great local beers and ciders. No fills, just great simple food. Definitely worth a visit.

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Steve D . 2020-08-14

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Took advantage of the eat out to help out deal and got an amazing whole brown crab Chips and salad. It was amazing and would love to go again. Only sat in outdoor area due to CV19. Some parts of the business could do with a clean up as there are some grotty outdoor seating areas and the single gents loo wasn’t the best. Staff are friendly, quick to serve and food was quick. Like many places, the disposable plastic in use is disappointing but I guess must be following gov’t advice.

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Ian D . 2020-08-13

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We were looking for lunch in Lizard and came across this gem. There were lots of seafood options, as well as burgers and pizza. I had the crab and tiger prawn salad, which was delicious, my husband had the pizza which he really enjoyed. Kids had mussels and a burger. The garden was lovely, spaced out tables and the covid regulations were really clear. A great little find and great value for money.

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MsDarlizzle . 2020-08-12

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Stopped by after a major trail walk and waited for an outside table. Place was buzzing and full of locals - always a good sign. Managed to get a bench and ordered chicken kebabs, ribs and the crab. All were excellent portions and well-priced at around £10! Well worth a visit.

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Highburysunshine . 2020-08-12

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Great place great food and great value mon - wed. Eat outside but still good. Pizza and lobster was fantastic.

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LBruton . 2020-08-12

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Enjoyed a family meal here, with 50% eat out to help out, it was a bargain.Our seafood was delicious and we didn't have to wait too long for it. Kids had pizza and a burger, which were lovely and freshly made.Very busy at this peak time of year so was a bit of a scramble for a table in the evening. Sign of how popular the food is though

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Lisa B . 2020-08-10

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Awesome Food. You are the best kept secret on the Lizard. Can’t believe how big your crab and lobsters are. The are reminiscent of the ones my father used to catch in the early ‘80’s . You’ve sorted the social distancing and have plenty of outside tables. The food is cooked fresh in the kitchen or on the grill . Well done guys we’ve eaten with you most nights this week and your sea food platter is to die for

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CatheyP589 . 2020-08-06

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Saw this pub when visiting the lizard. Was very busy and with its age looked attractive and worth a visit. Good corvid practices instigated. 1 lad had burger and chips which was excellent.1 lad had chips and scamp and enjoyed it. I had the crab salad and the missus had cod loin.Also ordered a separate galic prawn dish.Good was really good wasn't disappointed . Would recommend to others. When corvid buggers off I'd like to try the inside and get the history experience .

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Woodsy1974 . 2020-08-01

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Great barbecued sea food. This is a must visit for anyone visiting lizard. Some great beers on tap too!

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MattD2510 . 2020-07-31

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Post lockdown visit and wonder if the menu was very limited after covid. We only had chips and chips with cheese due to the lack of choice. Sat inside the pub which lacks atmosphere which is a shame given age of the pub.Nice chips though

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cparkes . 2020-07-30

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We had our first fresh crab to eat and husband to have a pint with our meal here.It was delicious, it is such a lovely welcoming place to have a meal out with social distancing, all set up safely, it made us feel safe to enjoy our meal out.Well done to the staff and thank you, we really appreciate your efforts xx

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viviennep799 . 2020-07-29

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Went here three times on our holiday break,well set up for the COVID situation.locally caught fish and crustaceans which we sampled and enjoyed.Often sat outside with a drink,my only bugbear was my wine served in plastic cup,so much plastic wastage but in the present situation I guess that’s what we have to get on with,shame though.Been to other establishments and they serve a glass wine glass.

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Ilovemyhols_12 . 2020-07-28

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Just had steak in ciabatta with chips & salad & 1/2 local lobster with chips & salad. Social distancing very well done ✅ Food was amazing & excellent price Will defo be back during this holiday Thanks guys

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Joolz_hurlz . 2020-07-23

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Lovely outside space, small but decent selection of beer and cider. Ordered the crab and prawn salad with chips, absolutely delicious

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meshellawella . 2020-07-17

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We enjoyed a meal here post lockdown. Check out the daily specials. We had mackerel fillet with salad and chips - was really nice, and good value too. Nice to sit outside. A good atmosphere and still possible to social distance. Would recommend if in area

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Liz B . 2020-07-16

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Called in on evening and immediately impressed at the efforts they have made in these trying times. As usual service was extremely friendly and helpful. We both had fish and chips and they could not be faulted. Superbly cooked, first class ingredients and very generous portions. All at a very fair price - £22 for two meals and drinks.Thanks guys - as always we shall return again and again!

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