Victory Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Fabulous food ,varied menu with added specials Great friendly staff & landlady Good acceptable prices Great entertainment at weekends

We had an amazing time in this wonderful pub. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, would especially recommend the monkfish curry!!! The atmosphere was incredible, we really enjoyed the Elvis tribute act, a truly memorable evening for us - thank you!!!

Just had the Monkfish curry, absolutely amazing, curry flavour not overpowering so you can taste the fish. Fish supplied fresh by St Mawes seadog. *****

Fantastic pub, food was amazing. Only 2 staff there when we went, a young lad on the bar and serving food and the chef. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them, a great atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Light bite lunch, I chose Moules a la crème - every bit as good as any on the continent and under £10. A couple of good beers too. Well done team Victory!!

The Victory closed its doors New Years Eve a tragedy to see this awesome pub closed. I hope it will open again soon our service food was top quality this friendly local pub is definitely needed as a local. The manager Maisie is an absolute star her work ethic enthusiasm energy and determination made our evening visits memorable. Alex the Chef is creative serving quality meals. Good luck to all the staff at the Victory I hope you all find well deserved local jobs.

We went with a group of friends for lunch.The pub is great.There was a good menu and a specials menu which was all home made.Several had the Fish pie and Mussels.The wine and beer were brilliant.Everything was exceptional and the staff were very friendly and helpful. This feels like a local pub and a great atmosphere.Would highly recommend.

Just great value roast beef dinner with all the trimmings . Even the medium portion is a banquet and what a great idea as it caters to children and the elderly . The Yorkshire puddings were top shelf and the stuffing which was unique indeed . I was told no iys not a dumpling . Cabbage , carrots , roast spuds , mashed potatoes . Had to undo the belt . Washed down with a creamy pint of Guiness . Called back another day to savor oinion bajis and some nibbles great after a walk on the beach . Great staff , cosy stove , can`t wait to go back . Donogh West Cork , Ireland .

We went to the Victory 3 times during our stay in St Mawes, eating there twice. My husband who knows about these things said beer was well kept. ‘The best pint of London Pride in a long time!’ Food was good and reasonably priced, service was excellent. A shout out to Maisie who I thought was outstanding!

Fab Sunday lunch, great value for money and warm welcome from staff. What a gem of a place to eat in a beautiful location in Cornwall.

A nice cosy pub. The food was nice, portion size was huge for the fish & chips, so very good value for money.

St Mawes is a pretty little village and well worth a visit if, like us, you’re staying in nearby Falmouth. Having listened to the recommendation of the ferryman on our way across we were also taken in by the attraction of a £10 lunch. Unfortunately, whilst the welcome was a warm one, the food was a bit of a let down. I know it must be hard to deliver Fish & Chips for a tenner and whilst I applaud the pub trying to attract non-seasonal custom, I think they would be better off offering a choice of good quality sandwiches than trying to downsize main meals. Also be warned that the price of a pint here is not cheap - £6.10 for a local pale ale might be OK for visitors from Chelsea or Surrey but not for those of us from the north!

Never have I experienced such rudeness from one of the members of staff from behind any bar. Rude indifferent and just downright ignorant. We were a group of 8 living locally and were rendered almost speechless by the service we received. We all stayed for one drink due to the fact that one of our group had bought drinks and we didn’t want to leave them behind enemy lines. In this time of economic problems im surprised this lovely old pub can survive with such rude staff.

Sunday Lunch today , lovely Roast Beef ,massive Yorkshire pudding and pig in blanket served with a very good selection of nicely cooked vegetables. We really enjoyed ourselves and the service was great too. I highly recommend it

Great atmosphere and clearly a favourite of the locals. Food was also nice. We spend many happy hours in the Victory when we visit st mawes

We should have looked at TripAdviser first. Despite all indications to the contrary, we had a very disappointing evening meal. Both starters were, at best, indifferent and largely tasteless. My gammon steak was tough and overcooked although my wife’s meal was quite acceptable. A pint, a gin and tonic and two glasses of wine brought the bill up to the eighty quid mark, money we could have spent better elsewhere.

Over many years coming to St Mawes we’d not for some reason made it to the Victory. A local friend tipped it so we came for lunch on Sunday, all tired and hungry after an exciting sail. We were greeted warmly, served efficiently and we were wowed by the food. I didn’t get much of a look in (which usually means that my family of greedy so-and-sos have enjoyed their scoff…) But the second-paw account has it that the Cornish Camembert starter, the salt and pepper squid & the chicken curry were especially good. Thank you team Victory for a lovely lunch. It’s not your fault that my family left nothing for me…

What an absolute disgrace. 3 small chicken wings for £8, a tiny dish of squid and two miniscule somosas for over £20. When I complained their defence was that it's cheaper than other similar establishments in the area. Haven't been to Cornwall for years, and if this is what it's like I won't be back. If you want good food, don't come here. I feel ripped off.

Just had the most amazing meal. Starters; muscles in white wine. Ham hock terrine. Cannot fault. Mains; seafood linguine, beef burger. Took a little while to arrive. Proof that it was cooked fresh. Again cannot fault. Staff attentive enough without being over facing. Would highly recommend

Had a wonderful meal here last night, 10 of us in the spacious and airy upstairs room with lovely view of the harbour. All tastes catered for and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The staff were really lovely and worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you! The curry and the plaice were particularly good. Good wine list and selection of beers. Thank you, we look forward to coming back!

Really disappointing, we were looking forward to this but the food and service were poor…. The pub had no atmosphere at all, gutted

You must try this pub out for a great selection on nibbles and starters, let alone the mains. The salmon, caviar and potato cakes with cream cheese and teriyaki beef bau bun were to die for Also one of the only pubs in the area serving Sharps Sea Fury

We read the recent reviews before booking and we were quite shocked as our previous visits have been great. We kept our booking and I'm glad we did it was great. My husband, my 5 year old daughter and I had great service and great food, great little touches like bringing my daughter's meal when we thought it best and crayons for colouring. Would highly recommend.

9 of us went for dinner and having just read the reviews about terrible service we were a bit worried. However, we need not have been concerned. We sat upstairs and both the food and service were excellent. They also sell Sharps Offshore lager on...

We visited in 2022 and had a great experience, however tonight’s visit was truly appalling and hugely disappointing. The food itself was actually pretty good, but the “service” was non-existent and ridiculous. After a huge delay we asked if we could order our food, only...

We popped in for lunch having visited this pub several years ago on a day trip to St Mawes. There’s so much to like about this pub. The person behind the bar was friendly and they have a good range of drinks. We also enjoyed...

Such a great atmosphere and more reasonably priced than the other pubs we found in St Mawes. Really worth a visit

Having seen the Facebook posts we were keen to try. We were met with greasy tables and the upstairs outdoor eating area is dirty and unwelcoming - rusty chairs stacked up and again not swept and dirty- has an amazing view as well. Ordered drinks...

Food and service was lovely. Two members of the family had the cauliflower hash browns and thought they were stunning. I had the Victory burger and it was very tasty.

What a find! We had a table booked for dinner, we wanted to sit downstairs but was told it was a private function. We really enjoyed our dinner - I had mussels in a Goan sauce & my husband had the fish and chips, both...

This iconic St Mawes pub has changed so much from the brilliant place it once was. Atmosphere now zero. Certain drinks and food not available. Customers treated with indifference, almost verging on 'being an inconvenience'. Food was mediocre at best, yet expensive. Portions minimal. We...

Great meal, wine and service. Thank you! The goan curry is delicious! Was great with our little one and dog. Will recommend!!

Arrived in on time 7:45. Ordered food and drinks at 8:00 but had to ask for our drinks at 8:30 … they arrived with starters. Mains came again late. The food was OK but nobody asked if everything was Ok or if we wanted more...

I rarely write poor reviews or do not tip, however, I feel it necessary to give feedback as our visit to the Victory Inn this year was so disappointing compared with June 2022 when the food was excellent and the service so friendly and welcoming....

We were looking for somewhere to eat lunch. We checked out the TripAdvisor reviews and the Victorian Inn rated well. We thought we would give it a go. The Victory Inn’s does have a very limited lunchtime menu particularly if you are gluten intolerant but...

Had one drink then ordered another. It was 8 :45pm. Landlord then wiped down all the tables around us and placed the bar stools on the table. Hurriedly tried to finish our drinks as he cashed up in front of us. If he had told...

Oh dear, this place used to be a favourite haunt. The wine has always been over priced and the wine list rarely included an affordable house wine, but the food choice and service was always good. Alas, the menu is now very limited, sort of...

Very expensive for only small plates of food Obviously priced due to location but I would say they are a total rip off and we won't be returning No wonder they ask for card details when booking

Absolutely lovely meal but fish batter too thick! Avoid Pinot Noir glad of wine £12.80 a glass!!!!!!

We went to st mawes for a lovely weekend getaway as it was our anniversary and work was just getting to be too much. 🤣 I know everyone knows how that feels. We decided to go to the victory on one of our nights and...

Went to this rather interesting very old Pub (traditional) with a family group of 7 with ages ranging from 3 up to 85 even the 3 little ones were made to feel welcome. We had a very warm welcome from our delighful waitress. A quite...

Went the victory for 1st time the bar staff obviously new we were here on holiday,ordered a medium white wine twice on separate occasions and was charged for a large wine , Only found out when looking at Wine prices on the menu. Holiday makers...

The prices are very high for this type of pub. £15.20 for a neck oil and medium French sav blanc. Bar man un interested at best. Felt like we were an inconvenience. Shame because it used to be a great pub.

We went for lunch to this lovely pub. Had starters of olives and marmite bread with mains of fish and chips. The starters were lovely and the cod was perfectly cooked. The nicest we have had in a long time. Service polite and friendly. Thank...

The first shock came at the price of their drinks . They should have a public warning . You can pay less in a 5 star hotel ! Having paid top dollar for a couple of drinks we had to try to enjoy them with...

The food was excellent nice atmosphere and service was quick. The young lady that served us was very friendly and her hospitality was great, however we was also served by a man who we later found out is the manager, let’s just say he didn’t...

I have never in my life been treated as a customer in such a hideous manner. Clearly the horrible owners reflect onto their staff. We were going to eat there, but changed our minds after drinks at the bar. Appalling dismissive behaviour from the owners....

Lovely food and wonderful service from the lovely Maisie who couldn’t do enough for us. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and was so friendly.

We had the catch of the day [ trout], which was good, and the wild mushroom risotto, which was a little stodgy, and needed more Parmesan. Then a creme brulee, which was average, and a cheese board. The pub says that all its food is...

Customer service at its best. The two guys front of house were amazing and with fabulous food and a great atmosphere made this a place I would visit next time we are back. Will definitely be my first choice next time we are back. Thank...

Absolutely fantastic! Food is by far the best (& the best value) in st Mawes. Sunday roast I would say is the best in Cornwall!! Even when busy the service is great with very knowledgeable staff. Would certainly recommend!

Sadly this pub has degenerated to the extent I shall not revising. Have been frequenting for years but… the last 2 times it has been below par.. There were 3 people in the pub but, it seems, me ordering a pint was an inconvenience. The...

myself and my husband visit St Mawes each year and this time thought we'd give the Victory a try for dinner. not a big pub but there is a bar area if you just want a drink and tables laid out for dining. We got...

Great setting and the staff are extremely friendly and approachable. A well stocked bar, a comprehensive menu, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The fish here is highly recommended, I had the sole (fish of the day) which was perfect all ends up, and I would...

Really lovely venue, staff were excellent. Food was very nice, unfortunately my steak was mixed up so ended up with one cooked more than I’d choose but overall no complaints 👍

Offers Doombar on draft which was a big plus to start with but food was also exceptional! Had the whole sole which was fish of the day with samfire capers new potatoes and broccoli. Some of the best sole I’ve ever had - the fish...

Had Sunday lunch and a midweek dinner during our week in St Mawes. Enjoyed both immensely. Great food, well cooked and served in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Highly recommended.

Each year while staying in St Ives we make the trip to St Mawes as we have so many happy memories of this delightful little place. We choose to eat in the Victory Inn up a side street from the front. We have never been...

We'd been to St Mawes several times before and somehow, we'd managed to miss the Victory Inn, as it's tucked up a side street. We honestly weren't expecting much beyond basic pub food so were blown away by the megrim sole on the catch of...

We ate during our few days break and the food was ok. What wasn’t ok was not being able to sleep as the loud bass music was playing all night past 11:50pm. It is a quiet village location with many families staying in houses close...

Excellent food AND customer service. We visited for lunch and were very pleased with the menu, quality and variety of food. Customer service extremely good with attention to detail and noticing customers might want something e.g. a spoon for left over mussel sauce! Very friendly...

Having kept our eye out for when Sunday roasts were on the menu again, we were delighted to see that as of today the Victory Inn are now doing so. One of us had the roast beef, the other the vegetarian option which is a...

A charming old pub, well presented. Staff were helpful and efficient. Good pub food served in an upstairs room. Would definitely go again.

Stopped here for a great pint of Doombar and the pub was clean, busy and booked for food so if you want to eat make sure you plan ahead. Good vibe and super location. If the weather is bad this could be great place to...

I have holidayed most of my life in Cornwall and even lived in Falmouth for 10 plus years. Firstly I felt ripped off the 2 pints and orange juice the same as London price's. And the food doesn't start at £15. More like £20 upwards....

Five of us and our two Border Collies pre booked and visited on a Wednesday evening and sat on the terrace. We had olives, breads and salt n pepper squid for starters which were all fantastic, followed by haddock, hake, scampi and Thai green fish...

Booked for 18.30. Nice table with an enthusiastic and very friendly waiter called Giles. Excellent locally caught cod, beautifully cooked, small portion cod and chips, sorbets and panna cotta made a perfect meal. We’ve been before and it is still as good as ever.

I recently was it St Mawes and actually baffled at the prices of all of the food in the restaurants, then I came across this little pub and thought I'd give it a go after speaking to the chef the night before, I simply asked...

We stopped by for drinks at the Victory. The main observation is that is a brewery pub with all the usual beers that they sell, Sharps Doombar, etc. No other draught ales. The usual selection of kegs drinks.

The cheesy garlic bread was inedible, burnt & dripping in, well we asked but they could not say, very greasy. The chunky chips were like baked potatoes. Ask for bread and butter, the bread was like a sweet tasting door stop. No one asked how...

We booked dinner at The Victory for the evening of our arrival in St Mawes after a long and very, very hot day. The service was quick and efficient and the food tasty and imaginative. During our holiday we called in for a drink, sitting...

Thought we had made a mistake booking on a busy Saturday night which was also Regatta day in the village. Should not have worried. Food and service was great. Sitting upstairs in the restaurant area we were away from the packed bar and able to...

Popular pub and nice indoor seating. Loved the salad I had there - delicious. Might not look like a gastropub but don't let appearance deceive you. Great food.

Had an evening meal while staying in St Mawes. The restaurant is upstairs and is full of light and not what you would expect from an olde worlde pub. The staff were very friendly and helpful. My husband has kidney failure and a very poor...

Having read some excellent reviews of this establishment, we were very disappointed following our visit this evening. My partner and I selected the Gammon Steaks from the menu, only to be told that despite it only being 7.30, they only had one portion left. So...

Popped in for lunch with three dogs yesterday (11.7.2022) and we were made very welcome. The food was delivered promptly and was of an exceptional standard. Plenty of information throughout the pub re the ingredients being locally sourced and it was evident. If you are...

Popped in yesterday.. relaxed atmosphere & excellent attentive service.. we had salt & pepper squid & scallops… superb… nicest salt & pepper squid I’ve had in ages if not ever… thanks..

Had a beautiful lunch at The Victory. The fish and chips were lovely. The service was good. The cost was very reasonable and it was handy as we had travelled to St Mawes by Boat from Falmouth. I would highly recommend it for anyone in...

Called for a afternoon drink,lovely view from outside on the benches although it is in side street so not a full panoramic view but real sun trap

Nice pub, lovely staff, great dog friendly pub, great selection of drinks.we ordered fish & chips and a victory burger, we had seen some being brought out and we’re looking forward to ours, I have to say my burger was small and the fish was...

We can only concur with Nicola0134's review. . We were a party of 10. The general consensus was that the food was OK. Three of the group had catch of the day. The portion of Gurnard was minescule. At £23, it was a rip off....

We had to ask for the outside table we were sat on to be cleared of rubbish and a filled ashtray - not a good start as we were there just after it had opened so no excuse for poor cleaning. The food, to be...

It's a proper pub - local cask ales, not trying to cater for foreign tourists. We ate here three times during our week in St Mawes. The food is good. It's not high-end restaurant quality, nor should it be for the price. It's good value....

On first appearances you perhaps wouldn't rush in, but this is a great place for a drink and meal. We sat upstairs, both had the Goan curry (one seafood one chicken) which was delicious. Good service, dog friendly and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely eat...

We recently booked the Victory Inn for a 70th birthday celebration for 7 people plus a dog. We had drinks outside in the sunshine before heading up to our lovely table upstairs. The staff were fantastic, and nothing was too much trouble. We had a...

We hadn't booked and luckily got a table for lunch. The menu was varied and offered options for something a little different with the Gyros which was so light yet filling. Thoroughly enjoyed by all . Highly recommend this place if in the area.

Just went to The Victory Inn for a birthday meal. The atmosphere, service and food were brilliant. The Goan Fish Curry was absolutely delicious and would highly recommend it. Would definitely go back

Stopped for a light lunch today and chose their Scampi and Skinny Fries. Hot juicy scampi, crunchy crumb on the outside with their own tartare sauce. This was accompanied by a light salad, some nicely cooked skinny fries and a pot of curry sauce. All...

The Victory Inn, located just off the Esplanade of St. Mawes in appearance is a traditional pub. Upon entering you will find a convivial atmosphere and if eating can choose either the bar area or restaurant area. We chose the latter and the menu was...

Visited St. Mawes as part of a trip around west Cornwall. Poped into the Victory Inn just before 230pm. Unknown to us they stop serving at this time. However you'd have never have known this They were more than happy to let us make our...

This was a great great friendly pub. The locals made us welcome. Thank you for all your interesting stories. There was one little guy doing everything which was impressive even when the electric on the glass cleaner blew. He was impressive. Help arrived eventually but...

We were booked in for Mothering Sunday lunch today. Service was superb and food was something else! A delicious leek and potato soup served with a warm home made cheese scone, hats off to whichever chef made that one. The main course was roast dinner,...

Thank you for taking such good care of all our party we had booked a meal on the eve of a family wedding, would recommend the pub to anybody as it's a typical harbour side local pub. Food was amazing and the staff really friendly...

Fantastic food! Excellent service! Highly recommend!! Not much more I can say, it was a lovely place and all the food is home cooked!!

What a great pub food was outstanding so was the service .Five of us had the roast the presentation was superb beef tender vegetables were cooked to perfection , great cauliflower cheese , just couldn’t fault any of it PERFECTION . The other two had...

Booked in for lunch today after a poor meal at the other pub the day before , everything was perfect , lovely interior which is misleading as from the outside of the pub it looks like just a local boozer but fab inside , staff...

We were staying 50 yards from this, the only 'pub' in St Mawes. We'd booked a table in advance and were shown upstairs. Staff were attentive and polite and then the food arrived and it was very, very good - far better than we had...

Visited twice once for drinks only after a walk and the second time for a meal. It is a nice traditional pub but with modern service and food. Highly recommended.

What can I say? My girlfriend and I came down for a weekend getaway and wanted a real Cornish pub after a long journey. We were not disappointed. Warm, friendly and traditional. The food was superb.....how this place has 4 stars is a mystery to...

A truly wonderful Saturday afternoon lunch at this absolute gem of a pub. Perfectly executed dishes crafted from locally sourced produce and the warmest service we could have wished for. We will return every time we visit St Mawes. If you want fresh local dishes...