Ye Olde Malthouse Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We'd been to the Old Malthouse Inn last year on a flying visit to Tintagel, and had an amazing snack board while sitting outside, so when we came back to Cornwall on holiday this year we knew we had to go back. It's an amazing old building, and we were sat in what seemed to be a very old part (given it was built in the 14th century or so, that's saying something). We had main courses and desserts and everything was delicious. I had the vegan brisket burger which was delicious. Really well paired flavours, hearty portion and well presented and put together. My husband had the pork loin and couldn't get enough of it. We also both ordered the sea salt steamed greens as a side, which was a mistake only in as much as we should've ordered one between us, they were really generous portions! Which is a lovely 'problem' to have. The desserts (sticky toffee pudding and vegan chocolate brownie) were just as good as the mains, the brownie in particular was incredible. It's a lovely atmosphere, the staff were all really friendly and helpful, it's a great place for a meal or even just a drink.

We had a lovely meal here. The staff were very attentive and made us feel welcome from the start. They did go the extra mile to make our night very lovely. The food is good. It’s the top end of pub grub and was very tasty. I would eat here again without a doubt.

visited for Dinner this evening as told about this Restaurant. I had the Hake( in batter) chips, Minted peas. Ate only a quarter of the fish as the batter was very over cooked and done, The Hake did not taste of anything ?, the chips served were hard ( I left them) The Tarter sauce was lovely but although even with Mustard as requested this did not make my meal any more enjoyable. Yes i did inform the waiter who came to present the bill and yes i said i would happily pay the bill as they are a business. I think really the establishment need to look at providing a meal of less opulence and concentrate on a menu more fitting to some good traditional good “Pub” food ! My opinion only people but not a great experience. I will visit at some point but will leave an honest review.

Superb location right in the heart of the village and opposite the entrance to start walking down towards the castle. The parking behind the Inn was definitely a bonus as village was packed and overflow car park very busy too. Staff professional and our waitress 'Teaks' (sorry for spelling) was especially jolly, smiley and accommodating. Room was small (as expected) and very comfy bed. Shutters on the window, the brick walls and log burner were lovely features. Lots of tea/coffee/choc options and fresh water in the room. We had evening meal in the restaurant which was delicious. You pre order breakfast by the night before. I had the best bacon sandwich ever; soft doughy doorstep fresh bread and thick cut bacon. My husband had scrambled eggs and bacon on toast which was the freshest orange scrambled egg I've ever seen. Bathroom sink was in the bedroom and not in the bathroom which was a bit odd going between the two. Pub was a little noisy in the evening downstairs but I think it was a birthday party, it soon quietens down later on/at closing. Not a negative for the accommodation but for travellers to note; it is a very steep walk to the castle but you can get a land rover transfer, for a couple of pounds, back up the hill. We arrived late and it was only open for about another half hour, we'd walked all the way down the hill and up the (scary, open) cliff side to the entrance and we just wanted a few photos from the cliff (as I wouldn't be able to walk across the high, long sky bridge anyway, way too scary) was still expected to pay full price, £20 each, to go any further where we could get a photo, we didn't go in or get to see any of the ruins from the path. Shame. I got to see some of it from the postcards in the village shops.

Mixed review of this very popular Inn. The food was good - the lamb kofte starter spicy and tender and the children's fish generous and well cooked. The Caesar salad could have done with more chicken for the price and smaller croutons.,which were huge and clumsy. But - the place was packed with dogs and because we had asked for somewhere away from dogs were were crammed into a very cramped and uncomfortable alcove. There really ought to be a ban on dogs anywhere food is served - but i won't hold my breath! The place was busy which probably accounted for the rather hectic service. Would give it another go but choose my time more carefully.

Our lunch was delicious! Fish and chips and hake burger were so good! Fresh and perfectly cooked. Good size portions. Vegan burger was delicious too, very spicy! Service was good too. Definitely a place to try for a meal! 4 stars just because the beer was a bit too much on the warm side. Good variety of gin to choose from.

We actually booked somewhere else but when we seen Joe on 4 in a bed we cancelled the booking and booked to come here and so glad we did. From the time we entered the place till the time we left everybody was so friendly and accommodating nothing was too much trouble. They were such a young team but brilliant at their jobs, customer service was everything. A special mention to Kieran who was amazing and so friendly and Tikes who was a breath of fresh air. She didn’t stop smiling and made everyone else smile she dealt with. The rooms were fantastic, very thoughtfully decorated and very clean. Plenty of drinks left in the room with a selection of biscuits. Even though the rooms are above the bar they stop serving meals after 8pm so the bar becomes quiet very quickly. The beds are amazing we slept all night and didn’t wake once which is very unusual. We were in room 6 which looked out onto the main road but again the streets became very quiet quite early on in the evening. The products for washing hair and showering were great we didn’t have to use any of our own. The hairdryer is great in the room so no need to take one with you. Now to the food! Everything was of such a high standard and cooked to perfection. The belly pork meal was out of this world as was the fish and chips. Plenty of choice for breakfast and again cooked to perfection. I only wanted toast and jam one day and that wasn’t a problem even though not on the menu. We would highly recommend this place to stay and we would gladly return. Well done everybody you made our holiday very special, thank you!

Delicious Sunday roast, we had slow roasted pork and accompanying vegetables and excellent roast potatoes. We will certainly go again.

On a mizzly day we managed to get a table reservation for 9 of us for lunch. It was perfect - friendly quick service, delicious food in big portions (bloomer sandwiches and the lamb flatbread especially good) and good value. Thank you for saving us from a soggy picnic on a wet day!!

Just paid £7 for 6 small piece's of bread to go with my mussels (£22 for a bowl of mussels and fries) absolutely disgusting. Will not be coming again or recommending to anyone

Popped in for an evening meal. Fantastic service and food. Highly recommend.

Great little place, room is very nice, a little noisy during opening times but obviously above a pub so expected , however pretty quiet after even though in main street, food is really good better then usual pub grub with the pork belly being spot on not too fatty and very tender a little crackling maybe? great value also, will be returning.

Very warm and welcoming place to stay staff are friendly and the place is immaculate. The food is fresh and cooked well and tastes delicious would highly recommend staying here or if dining here ....5 ☆

Always book a table when we're visiting Tintagel. The food & service are excellent along with a homely atmosphere.

Very old pub in a beautiful location

Went for dinner while on holiday. The food was good, albeit slight overpriced.

Dining at Ye Old Malthouse in Tintagel was an exceptional experience. The food was so remarkably good, it felt as if Merlin himself was in the kitchen (had to 😉). Having had the pleasure of dining at top-tier establishments like Noma, The Fat Duck, and The Man Behind The Curtain, I can recognize when great care and dedication are put into the food. This dedication is palpably evident at Ye Old Malthouse. The service from all the staff was equally impressive. Warm, friendly, and inviting, they made us feel welcomed and well cared for throughout our meal. Their genuine hospitality added to the enchanting atmosphere of the restaurant. Ye Old Malthouse is a standout destination in Tintagel. For those who appreciate well prepared food and a welcoming ambiance, this place is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended!

Stopped for a couple of drinks the first night. Lovely pub with friendly staff

Dog friendly, lovely staff and delicious food! 4 of us ate in and were pleasantly surprised how quiet it was inside. The service was quick and friendly. We enjoyed reading about the ghost encounters in the building! Food was hot and just the right sized portions.

Got the seafood combo and the mussels - ok food, not much to rave about.

Had an excellent meal here, would recommend.

Great service and food in a lovely, old world atmosphere

Delicious food ! Mussels to die for 😋

Didn't stay in a room we walked up for lunch from the Tintagle castle. This was the best food we had on our week stay in Cornwall. This place gets the best rating without doubt. The staff are friendly and very helpful. You can park in one of the car parks on the road.

It was a rainy blustery "summers" day, and got ourselves some fish and chips, of both the vegan and fish variety. Portions and quality were great. Would recommend as a hideaway from the rain

Stopping in Tintagel, so tried here for Sunday lunch. It's 1 of the best we've had for ages, We had the belly pork 😋 10/10 highly recommended

Our first visit to Tintagel and what a first impression, fantastic. We received a lovely warm welcome and enjoyed good beer and excellent food, at a very reasonable price. Good atmosphere, we dined in the dog's room. The choice was not huge but there were four or five which caught my eye, plumped for an old favourite, a cheese sandwich, it was terrific with a side of skin on chips. Quite a lot to eat though! My other half had the hake in a light batter, again, it was delicious and rare to see hake done that way. We shall definitely be back, possibly within the hour. Would highly recommend this pub.

Traditional cosy pub serving food. We booked a table on the phone and were given a table with space for our (large) dog. The service was absolutely fine and we enjoyed the food. The tables were clean and the staff were polite. I'm sure this place gets very busy in high season, but we found it excellent for what we wanted. Would definitely return. Nothing to do with the pub, but Tintagel is a tourist trap and this is one of the better places for a decent meal.

This inn should be the blueprint for all bed and breakfast establishments. Jamie and the other staff made us so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Our little group occupied three rooms and all were tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. The beautifully presented cooked breakfasts, both meat and vegetarian, were a triumph. We had such a lovely visit that before we left we booked up again for next year. I’ve a feeling that this is going to become an annual destination in future.

Had a fabulous time. Jamie and his team work so hard and it shows. They are super proud of this hostelry and we loved it. Thank you

We had a really excellent lunch here before a coastal walk. Crispy squid and pork pie starters were prompt and the following prawn sandwich and lamb with flat bread were superb. Crispy twice fried skin on chips were also a high point. The food was absolutely delicious. Both of the staff who served us were really friendly and efficient. We felt they really cared and it left a very strong impression.

We were staying locally in our Motorhome and went here for dinner on Thursday evening. The pub, the staff, the meal, the service and atmosphere were absolutely first class. We both had the fish and chips, which was delicious. Beautifully cooked, the fish was cooked to perfection and beautiful crispy batter. We didn’t want to walk home, so they rang a taxi for us. So impressed, we booked again for Sunday lunch. We both had the chicken supreme, with all the veg, crispy roasties, roast parsnips were amazing, gravy plus everything else on the plate was so tasty. Hubby had the sticky toffee pudding and I had the crème brûlée, both were absolutely amazing. Jamie, the manager, knew straight away the wine I was drinking from our first visit, and Tikes our waitress was amazing, so helpful, so efficient and definitely an asset to the pub. All the staff were more than helpful, efficient and great fun. We would definitely recommend this pub for drinks and meals.

I haven't actually been to this cosy, comfortable and breathtaking part of the Cornwall but after watching fiab I have to say it looks amazing and the pub looks so welcoming and cosy! Well done gi Joe 👏👍

Had lunch with the family and every dish was great. Had the GF fish and chips and it was excellent ( they have a seperate fryer ). Nice to see something other than tribute on the pumps and those that had the Tintagel Brewery beer really enjoyed it. Service great and prices good. Also tried the mussels and then wished i'd had them as they are excellent too ! Lovely old historic pub, just over the road from the way down to the castle so perfect for lunch or a pint once youve made it back up that hill !

Good attention and service and good food, X repeat!

Called in last minute on a Saturday evening and they found us a lovely secluded table. Service was top notch and great real ale - very well kept. Food was fantastic. Wife had the crab linguine which was to die for and I had a pork rib special which gave me meat sweats!!! Lovely atmosphere inside and we didn’t feel out of place in walking gear. Highly recommended

We stopped here.for a last minute evening meal The food was top quality The service was exceptional We will definitely be back Well done guys You have really deserve this 👏

Lovely location, lovely hotel and room, great breakfast and excellent staff!

The food was delicious and the staff were very pleasant and friendly nothing was too much trouble for them .The fish was great and cooked to perfection . Obviously a quality chef . The desserts were delicious …. Naughty but nice ..We Will definitely be visiting again .

Really good lunch. Friendly staff, decent local beer and speedy service. We had sandwiches and burgers and wolfed them down. Decent value too.

Delicious food, attentive, knowledgeable and friendly staff who were incredibly accommodating and a really nice atmosphere throughout. Would highly recommend, and will absolutely return. Local to Tintagel

Impromptu lunchtime visit, what a find, the staff where amazing, the food and drink was first class, the staff couldn't do enough for you. Definitely worth a visit, lovely old building.

Splendida visita al Castello di Tintagel, imbrunisce, comincia a piovere leggermente... il momento migliore per entrare in codesta costruzione le cui pietre e i lastroni di ardesia del pavimento parlano l'antica lingua del luogo ed essere accolti da un team giovane ed efficiente. Scelta la birra locale iniziamo la nostra cena...cito solamente lo strepitoso e abbondantissimo tagliere di formaggi artigianali che abbiamo scelto come dessert, indimenticabile! Ottimo rapporto qualità - prezzo

Stayed at ye old Malthouse Tintagel for our anniversary, all of the staff were excellent,professional and attentive,food was excellent and our room was very nice,would highly recommend for any occasion 5***** service and the whole place runs like a well oiled engine,many thanks to everyone and we will definitely be back

Cozy environment with a lovely friendly feel, food was amazing and the staff so friendly and helpful. Was a bit surprised looking at the ‘specials’ board to see it was actually a list of strange goings on and bumps in the night! Definitely worth going to, was a personal service rather than a big restaurant type place and excellent value for money. Belly pork was perfect!

Fabulous fish and chips, the batter was so different to usual. Delightful staff. Would highly recommend. Cornish ales delicious.

Remember me saying „that's my first time eating fish and chips“ yesterday evening? It was absolutely delicious! My family an me were totally happy with the kitchen and the lovely waitress - an experience that will last forever, thank you!

So impressed with our overnight stay in this beautiful building and in an excellent location. The room was simply divine, with a large bathroom, soft comfortable beds, and superb amenities - including a very well stocked hot drinks tray. The food was excellent and has plenty of options for all dietary needs. The vegan fish and chips was delicious, as was the veggie breakfast. Finally, the staff were absolutely lovely. So welcoming and diligent. Would highly recommend.

We visited this pub when exploring Tintagel. We ordered a pub lunch and the food was plentiful and amazing. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful and very knowledgable about the pub and the surrounding area. We could have stayed all day.

What an absolutely amazing place to stay! We spent 6 nights at The Olde Malthouse and we can only describe it as amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the staff, and they couldn't do enough to help us get comfortable. The...

The staff were brilliant, very accommodating even though I was in a wheelchair. We ate three nights in a row as we were staying. The food was imaginative and good size portions. And above all absolutely delicious!

We stopped in for dinner after a full day at Tintagel Castle. I had the Chicken and bean cassoulet and my husband had the chicken Caesar salad. Both were delicious. Very charming and historic old building and excellent staff. Perfect way to end a wonderful excursion

Fantastic food, great friendly service. 100% come again.

Mussels were very disappointing, was told a small plate was 'a good portion' but was actually only about 15 shells, several of them were missing mussels and the ones that were there were often overdone or shells smashed. Served with incredibly stale bread that couldn't be eaten. For £13 it was pretty rubbish!

Very friendly and enthusiastic staff. Lovely ambience. Food 8/10. Prices fine for a tourist resort.

Having just returned home from ye olde malthouse inn I'd like to say a big thank u to all the staff who looked after us so well.The Inn was clean & staff very kind & very friendly .The inn is in a great location with parking at the rear .The food was lovely & prices very reasonable. We would definitely recommend this lovely place & hope to return again .A special thank u to Jamie ,Ben & Tikka who were very professional whilst being very friendly & helpfully.

Great pub atmosphere. The Sunday roast was a little sad. I had the lamb on Easter and it looked and tasted like it was reheated.

Perfect service, charming, attentive and attentive staff. We were with a baby and their welcome was very warm. Quality cuisine, very well crafted, very good products (best fish & chips I have eaten!) and Pimm's to die for! Thank you for this moment!

Cannot recommend this place highly enough, initially went for drinks and found the staff very friendly and welcoming. The pub is very quaint and has a lovely atmosphere. The beer was excellent. Booked an evening meal which was very good and again got a warm...

The best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten, served by the most attentive and friendly staff! The setting is atmospheric and definitely captures the cosy, Cornish coastal inn vibe well!

Lovely to sit outside in the spring sunshine enjoying a tintagel brewery pint.

Lovely old pub for the area, popped in after our family walk round the castle 🏰. Was the perfect place to refresh after a long walk. Very friendly staff . Fantastic atmosphere.

Thank you for an unforgettable stay! Your friendly welcome, delicious food, very comfortable room, ideal location meant we could park up and feel looked after. Your staff could not have done more to make our stay any better! We look forward to our next visit ❤️ the best pork belly and ale made for a very happy hubby x

Stopped in tintagel for a couple of nights, the staff were lovely and the food was absolutely amazing . Will definitely return

Very friendly staff greeted me at the bar and throughout the time we stayed, mussels and fries excellent, drinks good value perfect location

We popped into this pub for a drink and lunch after visiting the castle. The price of the drinks was excellent and the two sandwiches we had were probably the best sandwiches we’ve ever tasted and they were impeccably presented also. We would highly recommend...

Fabulous place to stay, the staff were friendly and warm making the stay very enjoyable, we stayed for 2 nights and can not fault anything the breakfast was just a wow, and the evening meals were delicious if your thinking of staying then definitely do....

Lovely little pub just a shirt walk from the SW coastal path. Dog friendly. Excellent food with a good array for vegan and coeliac customers. Would eat here again in a heartbeat. H

Went for lunch today. Best fish and chips ever in the UK! Service great! Excellent in all ways. Will be going back before our weeks holidays are up!! Thank you for a great experience.

Had a great meal here. Good food at reasonable prices. Staff were lovely

True hospitality at The Olde Malthouse Simply the best B&B! True hospitality from all of the team. Immaculate rooms with everything we needed. Super comfy mattresses gave us a fabulous sleep. Excepti... Date of stay: March 2024

Had a great three night stay great staff lovely cosy fires delicious food …nice cosy rooms such a historic building ..good base to explore..dog friendly

Popped in for lunch while exploring tintagel. A beautiful pub with a warm welcome and great atmosphere. The service and food were excellent. Well worth a visit.

Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay here. We made a couple modifications over email before our trip and the staff was very responsive and helpful. When we arrived the staff continued to be exceedingly friendly and helpful. Every aspect of our stay was stellar. The rooms were small (which was expected) but clean, nice, and full of charm. The food was delicious all around. It’s also right across from the entrance to the castle. I plan on traveling back to Tintagel someday just to stay here again!

Amazing place to stay and to eat. We stayed 2 nights for B&B and had dinner both nights. The food is out of this world ! And The staff are just lovely - friendly, helpful and welcoming. The room was spotless, really comfortable and full...

Booked a 3 night stay for our wedding anniversary, after watching 4 in a bed. The programme didn't do them justice. Had an outstanding stay. From the quaint and extremely clean rooms, the food is to die for, and we have never met staff before that were so friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing was to much trouble. Will definitely be going back again, and would like to thank everyone at the olde malthouse for making our anniversary so memorable

just want to say a massive thank you to everyone at the malthouse inn. the last 3 days has been fantastic. you made me and my husband feel very welcome and well looked after. what a great way to spend our wedding anniversary. will definitely...

Fabulous fish and chips.. crispy batter and properly hot chips. Here’s an all round thumbs up for this super friendly pub!

Stunning location, friendly and helpful staff, great decor and fabulous food. Highly recommend. We stayed for one night and received a free room upgrade (breakfast included).

Beautiful food Lovely and welcoming pub with fantastic customer service 😀

a lovely pint in a typical village pub.

My husband and myself stayed in room 3 for 3 nights. The room is at the front of the pub and we chose it as we wanted a ‘ not dog friendly’ room. We were given a lovely welcome by Kat and the room was...

Lovely pub in great location for walking the coast path. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, the room was spotless and the food was delicious, would definitely recommend!

Called in for lunch. Food and service were excellent. Good range of local ales as well.

A cozy, comfortable and warm inn with wonderful food and very kind staff. The dining/drinking experience there exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended.

Thank you to Jamie and his team for making our stay so welcoming, nothing is to much trouble, Anything you want or need is catered for, sadly we had to leave early for personal reasons and we were refunded a small amount back. Highly recommend...

Visiting out of season and were met with lovely friendly staff, well kept beer. A good example, they were only serving food at the weekend but went out of their way to mention that they were happy for us to buy food elsewhere and eat it with our drinks. Update We moved to Tintagel in summer 2023 and this is now our favourite local. Great food, beer and friendly staff, highly recommend.

We were greeted by very friendly staff . We made a phone call just prior to arriving, James said he would have a table ready and waiting . We were shown to our table and our order taken. I chose the Bubble Hake and farmhouse chips which was delicious. All the staff were very friendly, lovely pub, lovely setting. We enjoyed reading about the ghostly goings on. Definitely recommend a visit . Cornwalls Pride Ale is fab xx

Fabulous service. Fabulous food. Excellent service. Extremely Friendly. Loved this place.

Stayed in the castle with six friends, booked the Malthouse for the evening at short notice as wanted to eat somewhere different Would highly recommended, all staff welcomed us, not a massive menu but you don’t need that when you have a wide range of thing’s available, we all had something different and everything was of high quality and above our expectations , one of our party is a high end chef and he was very impressed Highly recommend you support this business as it’s a star in Tintagel

Didn't stay there, just had dinner, lovely food and fab service and staff

What a fabulous pub. Full of character and the bar staff are so friendly. As the manager says he couldn't do it without a great team and the guys are definitely that. My only regret is that we didn't eat here. The food looked and...

Stayed for 3 nights bed and breakfast and had a great experience. The room was perfect for two people and was spotlessly clean. We had an evening meal each night we were there and the food was excellent every time. The staff were very friendly...

Good quality pub food, good service. Did not stay though

We first ate here last year and it was lovely. Great food and service with top notch local Real Ales! We visited again on Monday, the food was really nice and the service very attentive. Although it’s now getting pricey, particularly with the (optional) 10% Service Charge added! We had already booked for Valentines Day. Unfortunately the food was just not as good as, or as consistent as the two previous visits! My Partner had a Picnic Plata, which she really enjoyed. However, on the second visit there was much more Olives & Bread, it also came with Balsamic Oil. Although welcome on the second visit, it seems there is inconsistency in portion sizes and what’s included! I had the Pork Pie starter, the accompanying elements were really tasty, but the Pork Pie lacked flavour and the Pastry quite soft, a real shame. For a Main I had the Chicken Caserole dish again, which was excellent on the Monday. However, this time the Tomato flavour on Monday was now missing. Also, there was less Sausage and the Sausage was not hot. I also choked on a large piece of piece of seasoning, probably Thyme, it was about 7cm long and was in the Sauce. My Partner had the Aubergine Curry with Potato Air Puffs & Onion Bhaji. The Onion Bhaji was ‘gloopy’ in texture, the Air Puffs were missing and the Curry became very wet. Probably as a result of including Aubergine in the ingredients! To be fair we mentioned that the food was not as nice as before when paying for the meal. The Waitress immediately said that the Service Charge was optional and not to pay if we had issues. But we had no issue with the service, but there are issues with consistency and quality! We paid for the meal with Service Charge. A ‘bit of a mixed bag’ for us. Excellent when on form, but disappointing when not, especially at that price point. Four Stars given for when it is good!

Booked at short notice! What a fantastic place to stay. Welcoming, lovely staff, beautifully presented rooms. A superb location to explore Tintagel. The restaurant food was delicious. We will definitely stay again 👍

Staff friendly and approachable, made us feel welcome upon arrival, service was polite and quick, the lovely log fire was lite and our family dog had a place in front of this, The food looked amazing and the chocolate brownie my son had was delicious

The staff were so friendly and accomodating. The food was amazing and such big portions. It was so cosy and inviting on a dismal evening. Thank you so much.

Absolutely excellent place. Lovely welcoming young lady behind the bar who couldn’t do enough to help, including verbal tasting notes for the two local ales on offer (I had the Cornwall Pride, which was great)! The spicy chicken flatbread and shrimp bloomer sandwich both tasted great and were very generous portions for what we were expecting to be a light lunch. My second pint was even brought to the table, a nice touch! Very dog-friendly too. Top marks all round!

We went here for my husbands birthday meal. The food was delicious and a refreshing change from the usual pub menu. Service was excellent and very friendly. We took our two dogs and they were very accommodating putting us in a quiet corner. I highly...