Weary Friar Inn Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Beautiful building. Amanda the barmaid/waitress was very helpful and friendly. My family had the ham egg and chips, which was outstanding. I had fish and chips, the fish was delicious and fresh. The puddings were sinful and beautifully made.

An historic village pub if you don’t mind travelling a couple of miles down country lanes. Called recently, for lunch, whilst staying in the area. Had not pre-booked but made very welcome. Food very good, very adequate portions, varied selection on the menu. Looking forward to re-visiting when we are back in the area in 2025.

Food was nice over cooked lasagne most of the top was hard. Told young lad working there all was.said was sorry. No money was taken off our bill so left there nit feeling satisfied

Very quirky 12th century pub, well worth a visit if you are in the area. Very attentive staff, who loved our border collie & made such a fuss of her, excellent Sunday lunch, washed down by a lovely Doom Bar & Shiraz. Mint Aero cheesecake & lemon cheesecake were also excellent. On holiday nearby, & will definitely return. Just what you hope to find when on holiday, a village pub serving great food by lovely staff. Thank you.

This was our second stay during which we had lunch, breakfast and an evening meal and the stay met our expectations of good hospitality and accommodation in a superior room. We were welcomed by the efficient and friendly staff some of the them under training. In the evening the restaurant was extremely busy but the service was quick and efficient. This is not a fancy restaurant but pub food at its best, although we were a bit disappointed by the quality f the foods at breakfast. The rooms are accessed by a steep set of stairs and may not be suitable for older or disabled people, but the bar and restaurant are fully accessible. The Wearry Friar is a very old building in a remote locate location and you must have a car although the single track roads will test your nerves so be aware. If this is the type of establishment you like we would recommend it.

My elderly parents stayed overnight at this charming local inn. They were, from the start, treated with huge care and respect. Staff went above and beyond to cater for their needs which included swapping rooms to allow easier access, housing (and charging) a mobility scooter at some inconvenience and finally ensuring they left and returned safely from their social commitment. Their kindness was amazing. And the room itself was fresh, clean and well maintained with all the charm you would expect in this lovely building.

Absolutely beautiful and quiet spot, great pints, lovely hospitable staff and even roast potatoes as free bar snacks!!

Stayed here for 2 nights, I can only describe it as akin to a Blackpool b and b, and what really put me off getting in the bed was a stain from a previous occupant on the sheet. The sheet had obviously been laundered but the stain remained - yuk

The quintessential English pub even though it's in Cornwall and a few others would claim a similar title. Lovely village setting beside the old church with the steep East Cornish hills in front of it. Warm welcome , reliable food , nice outdoor seating , good beer , pleasant tables inside. Well worth a visit.

We had a lovely stay at the Wearing Friar Inn, the staff were all very friendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable. My partner is coeliac and they were very accommodating both for our evening meal and breakfasts. During breakfast upon hearing that she was coeliac, the chef came out to discuss the extent of her allergy and advise the options he had for her. Ended up with a fab adapted full English!

We had a fantastic party at The Weary Friar. Great venue with the separate room and Trina and Ryan were really helpful. Plenty of food, excellent value and everyone left happy.

Even though we were in Cornwall, nobody tried to explain ‘the concept’ of the food to us, so if you like pretentious give this place a miss. Instead we were provided with generous servings of no nonsense pub food, at very reasonable prices, served by a friendly team. It’s clearly a local’s pub but well worth a detour to find it.

Last visited here in 1979 so it was a trip down memory lane. Just as good as I remembered. Lovely atmosphere, really friendly staff and excellent food! The days of chicken in a basket with onion rings may be gone ( that was always my favourite by the way) but every plate of food was great. Six of us lunched here and I was able to enjoy a truly lovely liver and bacon with mash and gravy. Gorgeous! Good value and so glad we chose it as a venue for a get together. If you want to check it out, which I highly recommend don’t let the sat nav take you on Ponds Hill at Landrake! Ridiculously tiny but so very Cornish roads🤣Go via Hatt!!!

Food was just not very good at all,it all seemed a bit like frozen food put in the oven. Burger was not even properly cooked through

Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was served promptly with good sized portions of well cooked ingredients. Thoroughly recommend for a sunday lunch out.

Whilst out for a dog walk we called in for a drink. Being respectful to diners we sat outside with the dogs. It’s a shame that outside seems so unkept and un welcoming. Dead plants in baskets, fag buts surrounding and litter wedged between the benches. The ground looked like it hadn’t ever seen a brush! Not the most inviting but we didn’t have much choice whilst on foot! At least my husband enjoyed the tribute!

What a lovely pub! We visited for a drink on Saturday evening - great atmosphere and lovely friendly service. Real ales I’m told were great, red wine also very good. We returned for Sunday roast the next day - very simple and unpretentious delicious home cooking, it comes ready plated with 2 veg and big fluffy Yorkshires. £14.95 really good value. The puds were homemade and fab. Highly recommended and will definitely return.

Beautiful Sunday Roast… just what we were looking for! ❤️ Calm…chilled…good food & well looked after! Will definitely be back! ✅

A large party of my family went for Sunday lunch to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Just two negative points. Most of my family have said about their disappointment in their roast dinners. The roast potatoes were terrible. There were too many on a plate and instead of this more greens would be amazing. The potatoes were too hard, it was difficult to get your fork into the very hard surface of the spud and the inners had a tiny bit of potato. It would be brilliant if they could either do homemade roast potatoes or buy some good quality frozen ones. Also, can they do something different with the Yorkshire puddings. Most of my family had a negative comment about the roast potatoes. I hate complaining but my message may help them. I really like the Weary Friar, it's a fabulous place!

Lovely place, quaint location down Cornish lanes, food was pleasant and staff were friendly very old building with many many tales to tell. Filming location for beyond paradise was a lovely surprise too.

Love this place, friendly attentive staff. Good honest hearty food, ham, egg and chips delicious. Shame I couldn't stay for a few beers else I would off stayed after the meal. Next time or a pit stop on a bike ride.

What a wonderful place, we celebrated our anniversary here and was made welcome straight away. Amanda was the first person we met and she greeted us with a warm welcome straightaway. Molly of the evening and weekends was lovely to chat too and make you feel at home. Locals all lovely and chatty . Food was delicious especially the roast. accomadation fresh and clean. Just could of had some bottles of water in the room. Other than that amazing . Well done Trina & Neil you’ve definitely got a gem!

6 diners - all happy. Generous portion, fair price, gr8 service. Lovely location and will def be back with more friends

Took the family. The mushroom stroganoff was oily and tasted of something, but not stroganoff! The fish and chips were average at best. Sadly the food has gone down hill, fast. The venue still looks beautiful. Beer good.

Stayed for two nights at this genuine country pub and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Although the room was a bit on the small side and fairly basic it was spotlessly clean as was the bathroom. We were also well supplied with toiletries and towels for the duration of our sty. The only access to the rooms is up a steep staircase and this might be difficult if you are disabled. On arrival we had lunch in the bar and the light meals were very good indeed from the extensive bar menu selection, with large portions at a very reasonable price. On the second night we also ate in the bar with friends and the food was again excellent and well priced. The full English breakfast was enormous and the other cooked items were delivered promptly at our table in the restaurant area and the buffet was well stocked with cereals etc. Throughout our stay we were made most welcome by all the staff and in the bar the food and drinks were all served promptly. We would recommend this inn for its food and accommodation when visiting the area, but be warned access is only possible on mostly single track roads so care when driving is essential. The Inn is next door to an interesting 13th century church which is well worth visit. during your visit.

We as a group, normally 4 of us, like to go out and get a Sunday roast just for a change. We visited The Tired Monk as us locals call it for Sunday lunch but only the 3 of us. Lovely little pub, seemed busy which is a good sign. When our meal came out, yes it was a full plate but: the meat was very tough, not even the knife wanted to cut through it. The veg, well I don’t mind Al dente, but the veg weren’t as tender as they should be shall we say. The roast potatoes were fab though and well cooked. The gravy was nice tasting too but the rest disappointing. For the price charged it needs to be perfect. The lady behind he bar looked crest fallen bless her, the gentleman before us also complained. Shame really, but we won’t be going back for a while.

A good all round experience this evening at The Weary Friar for a 70th birthday family meal. Very helpful and friendly FOH staff (Sunday 4th June), nice atmosphere and good quality food. Many thanks.

Lovely quiet lunchtime retreat. Good food and very friendly, courteous staff. Beautiful old inn that is well worth a visit.

Understaffed meaning a 45 minute wait for our starters even on a Tuesday evening. A further half an hour for our mains to arrive. Two of us ordered gammon steaks which, when they eventually turned up, were like the two halves of a pair of...

What a lovely atmosphere, the staff could not have been better. They were friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and efficient. The food was as delicious as we hoped and the whole experience ensured we will return. Loads of parking, great walks and a fabulous position. Don't miss...

My wife and I visited on a midweek lunchtime whilst travelling from Cornwall to Plymouth. Although not very busy (it was a Wednesday in March after all), we were made nicely welcome by the Barmaid. The bar and restaurant were cosy, and being quite a...

This was sent direct to the Weary Friar to give them a chance to respond, but I have had no reply: Hi Weary Friar, I will leave a review, but please be aware I was not totally happy with our stay. I checked in at...

Popped in here on Friday evening as there had been a crash so a road was shut and the traffic was horrendous. We were hungry and so were our dogs I seen the sign for the Weary friar and decided to go there for a...

Really friendly staff. We came for a drink and the staff provided us with a map and were very knowledgable about the local area and walking routes

We ate here just after the pub reopened and thought we would give it a second chance. We waited 45 mins for the starters to come out, Prawn and salmon cocktails and one soup. A further 40 mins for the mains after starters were cleared...

We had a family Christmas meal this evening and have to say that the nut roast was the best we’ve ever had in a restaurant. Everything on the plate was well cooked and tasty. Having been disappointed with versions of nut roast in other restaurants...

So the room was fine the staff lovely and welcoming. The food in the bar looked good at it was quite busy with diners . Odd that you get a token on your key for proof you has paid for breakfast. We enjoyed our evening...

Stayed nearby recently and took our young cocker spaniel twice to the Weary Friar. Absolutely great value and loved the place. Dog friendly.

Have visited this pub back in March and the food was great. Returned this weekend with my sister and brother-in-law We were staying a 15 minute walk away. We booked there as we saw they had a accessible entrance, my sister is in a wheelchair...

Met friends for lunch & we rec'd a warm welcome by the staff. We did slightly overstay but the staff were eager to provide further refreshments. The food choice was good and plentiful. Not an easy place to find but well worth the effort.

Altho' not easy to find (SATNAV made things worse!) the WF was an excellent choice for a lunch with old friends from Cheshire whom we hadn't seen for 3+ years. We were very warmly greeted by Amanda who looked after us brilliantly during our 6...

An excellent and historic inn, immediately next to the village church and tucked away in the East Cornish countryside. Had dinner and stayed the night and it could not be faulted in either respect. In particular, the room, with a view of the church, was...

We stayed at the Friars Rest, which is beautiful holiday let, attached to the Weary Friar in Pillaton. The accommodation was superb, everything you might need was provided, well appointed kitchen, shower room, lounge area, and messanine bedroom, couldn't fault anything, fresh milk in the...

We called in at 5-30 hoping for a Sunday lunch and where told its beef or Turkey. We ordered 2xbeef 2x pints of tribute . We where welcomed and had a choice of tables. We had a short wait of about 15 minutes before it...

Very helpful and friendly staff -well worth visiting - Nice atmosphere - relaxed- and lots of places to sit inside and out. And a good size car park. We came to look round the church and church yard - so it was a real find...

An authentic pub in a fascinating historic setting which is clearly well cared for. The food was the perfect blend of yummy and hearty. The children ate everything and were delighted when they were given a box of toys to play with. Thanks to the...

Went here earlier this month for my mum’s 80th Birthday, they made such an effort with a garland, hats and party poppers. Food was lovely and all came out together. Staff all very friendly, helpful and attentive.

The second visit...OH dear .... Rubbish. After recommending the steak and peppercorn sauce to family and friends and stating that this was my new go-to place for steak. What a turn around. Would not recommend to anyone now. Ordered mine and my wife's steak, well...

It pains me to say this but I was so disappointed with the food here. Such a beautiful building, the bar man was lovely, so helpful but, we didnt receive the sauce with the meal and by the time the waitress had come back out...

Had lunch with some friends who were staying the night. Delicious food, generous portions and reasonable prices. And excellent service from Amanda - who was very friendly and efficient.

Well the queen's jubilee would not go amiss with out a beer. So both my partner and I called in here for a quick drink that turned into a few drinks (not driving) and the best meal we have both had for awhile when out...

Warm welcome, great food, excellent customer service from Bryony who recommended the sticky toffee pudding which was superb.

Traditional pub in a lovely village setting serving good value food with hearty portions. We had the home-made lasagne and the burger, both delicious. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Very disappointing Easter roast. Dried up, beef was tough and the Yorkshire pudding was like charcoal and inedible. Because we had to pre-order for our 2 pm meal, think it had been plated up early morning and then microwaved. Shame such a nice pub in...

Lovely meal, staff friendly and accommodating Excellent menu choice including specials Well presented and very good value Clean and tidy

Great venue for an overdue catch up with a friend. Beautiful country pub. Great food served very efficiently. Plenty of drinks available across a wide range. Great service, lovely staff. Definitely recommend

Though off the beaten track this inn has rooms,a bar and restaurant. We came fir the restaurant and were greeted by friendly staff and even friendlier landlady. The meals were cooked well and reasonably quickly. I had the curry which was full of well sized...

Having read a few previous reviews I thought i would give this establishment a try only went for lunch and was very impressed with the welcome and cleanliness of the dining area the excellent manner of the staff an the size and quality of the...

Went here on three occasions for lovely well cooked food, we had various choices from the menu, no problem having just a starter if that’s what you wanted. Very friendly staff.

Lovely place to stay. Rooms clean and functional, comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly. We ate every evening and food was great and served with a smile. Good home cooked pub grub, fantastic. Would recommend the Weary Friar for anyone to base themselves for visiting...

Very poor service with extended waiting for food and next course, not enough staff and the usual pub grub, not exciting. Won’t go back until changes hands

Very busy, but was able to find us a table even though we had not booked. Food was good and excellent staff.

Three nights stay ,apart from paying money when we arrived ,never seen owners . bar staff young and different every night ,did not not know who the guests where when asking for room keys .that were left in morning ,none of the staff had any...

Lovely old Inn with original features in a lovely quiet location. Rooms are functional with ensuite bathrooms. Staff are friendly and helpful although when restaurant is busy staff seem a little confused so they may overlook you between courses. Breakfast is self service apart from...

Welcoming staff, good beer and lovely chips! Pity the outside area is so poor- unkempt with weeds and unswept. The pub sign could do with a fixing up too!

An absolutely lovely looking pub! Food was quick and beautifully cooked. Could have sat there all day and watched the world go by. Will most definitely visit again!

We spent four days at the Weary Friar and although out of the way of most places, cannot fault it. The hotel was very clean, staff very helpful and polite.

Lovely place, great staff, good food. We’ve had a fab weeks break at the Weary Friar. We will be back and we would highly recommend a stay hear. Thank you Weary Friar, from Bev & Nigel.

It was all just a bit meh. Food was basic and overpriced. £17 for lamb chops, mash and some boiled veg. Desert was definitely just put in the microwave with packet custard.

We stayed here for 2 nights in July 2021. Our double room was a little bijou but still had all the amenities one would expect. The staff were great and this is obviously really popular, as although in the middle of nowhere, was fully booked...

The welcome together with the happy, friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable. Good food with the flexibility to cope with a vegan options was much appreciated. Rooms good and clean. Easy close by parking We hope to return.

Great value for money - top quality food and generous portions - friendly and professional staff - we would recommend booking, as when we were there it was a full house and they were turning away Walk-ins. Very covid secure - highly recommended if you’re...

Visited Weary Friar tonight food and service was very good ,cooked fresh and piping hot when served ,good choice of menu with good portions and reasonably priced ,would definitely return again

Had a lovely meal here. Was my first visit and was very impressed with menu. The mushroom stroganoff in particular was amazing. Service was quick and friendly Would definitely like to visit again, the cocktail bar sounds fab!

Excellent value for money and a really good nights sleep! The pub food was very good and the staff friendly and helpful. My room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was again very good and off street parking is always a bonus. Beautiful location down country...

Me and my family stayed and ate here and most of us didn’t feel very well after, lovely staff and beautiful rooms just a shame about the food, the staff were very helpful and friendly

We met up with friends, booking is essential. The starter were served perfectly and on time, delicious food. Well kept beers served by attentive but not overbearing staff. Mains for me was the locally sourced award winning sausages with mash and gorgeous gravy .. All...

Booked a last minute weekend here. If a modern stay is wanted, forget it! This lovely inn has tried, as far as possible, to keep traditional. The locals and visitors all mix nicely, the staff are welcoming and very helpful. The food is great. The...

Service and food were good and pints well kept; however considering we have been in a lockdown the exterior of the pub was messy and unkempt with weeds and cigarette butts. The opportunity to make the outside more inviting has been missed.

Huge portions of fabulous food and greeted by lovely and intentive staff. If i am ever back that way I will gladly pop on again

We both had a roast dinner. One beef and one lamb. They were lovely. The portions were so good one of us will have the rest for tea. We have been here before and as always the food is excellent and the staff lovely. Would...

We visited the Weary Friar recently on a Saturday evening with friends. Firstly, we were greeted by an unpleasant smell on entry - which I can only descibe as similar to damp football boots, and then were rudely greeted by a member of wait staff...

We came in today for dinner at around 5pm, we were seated by a young lady called Lauren. She seated us took a drinks order then our food all very quickly, food came out so soon after. Everything was so organised and ran by her....

Firstly i would like to say the staff were lovely which makes this review harder to write. Thankfully we stayed only one night it was the only place available that Friday. We stayed in room 23 had we thought there were better rooms we would...

Fabulous food which one would describe as perfect Pub grub. All your favourites and well cooked. Difficulty is deciding as so many favourites. Rooms are clean and cosy but our room had noise from kitchen but this went off at 9 pm.

My Partner and I stayed for two nights as part of our anniversary weekend and had a lovely time. On arrival I couldn't help but think how nice the building was and our room offered the same. My initial thoughts on the room was that...

We stayed in the weary Friar accommodation located outside of the pub, the property was superb, very clean and tidy with everything you would require for a short stay. The mezzanine bedroom was excellently set up with a huge bed. The Pub itself was superbly...

Clean, well equipped room. Excellent food, large portions. Very friendly, helpful staff and owners. Would highly recommend.

First visit for evening meal since Covid. Comfortable environment well managed. Super service and lovely meals. The burger in particular was best ever tasted

Disappointing Sunday roast. No lamb as advertised, 42 minute wait for tough beef and lumpy gravy. Never again.

Good food Need to review covid measures Visited twice in 3 days And not consistent No track and trace info took

The Weary Friar (or the Knackered Monk as its known to the locals) is a lovely, olde worldly historic pub. I enjoyed my food (sausages, mash and vegetables with delicious gravy) but as we all know it's not just the grub or beer that makes...

Our granddaughter took us there for lunch today, everything nice and hot and cooked well, meals are good value and the choice considering the the Covid virus problems is very good, will definitely visit again

My partner and I checked in on Monday 17th August, we where greeted by a lovely welcoming barmaid. We stayed for 3 nights, our room was perfect, small, quaint and cosy. The bathroom looked newly decorated. The room did get warm over night however the...

Having booked a table for 5 for Wednesday evening we duly turned up and adhered to the safety procedures at the entrance. We were looking forward to enjoying a catch up over dinner made even better by being part of the 'Eat out, help out'...

Had a lovely lunch here last Wednesday. The social distancing arrangements were good, the waitresses were attentive without being intrusive and the food was excellent. We will definitely return.

This is a lovely pub set next to the old church in the village of Pillaton. The village itself is approached by some pretty tight lanes so take care!!! The pub looks little as you approach it but its really quite an extensive building with...

Gave the Weary Friar another go after a terrible meal when new owners took over 3yrs ago. Been assured things have improved. Sadly not. Poor service, nobody to meet and greet, 15min wait to order a drink. No cutlery on the table before food was...

What a disorganised and sad experience. Booked a table in a specific area. Arrived to find we were in the miserable large dining area. Drinks took 20 minutes, food followed later. Food OK. Bill was wrong. Chaos seems to be the norm. Young staff tried...

We have just visited this pub for a meal and ordered fish and chips and scamp and chips from a very mediocre menu, we then waited an hour for the meal. When we paid the bill we did complain and the drinks were deducted from...