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Summary
A “perfect setting” looking out to the sea and St Michael’s Mount awaits at this “laidback”, boutique-ish hotel dining room, where the current regime – shared with the Gurnard’s Head – turn out “exceedingly tasty” fish-centric food. In June 2019, there was a fire, and until early 2020, the Old Coastguard team was cooking at The Vault (17-18 Market Pl, Penzance TR18 2JP - tel 01736 733033).
Summary
A “perfect setting” looking out to the sea and St Michael’s Mount awaits at this “laidback”, boutique-ish hotel dining room, where the current regime – shared with the Gurnard’s Head – turn out “exceedingly tasty” fish-centric food. STOP PRESS: In June 2019, there was a fire, and until early 2020, the Old Coastguard team will be cooking at The Vault (17-18 Market Pl, Penzance TR18 2JP - tel 01736 733033).
Summary
In a “simply perfect spot” gazing out to sea and St Michael’s Mount, this hotel dining room “has gone through many variations”, but has clearly settled into its stride under the Gurnard’s Head team. The “mainly locally sourced” (fish-slanted) food is “melt in the mouth”.
Restaurant details
The Old Coastguard Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Excellent front of house, very slick Covid arrangements, excellent food, superb location and a buzz made our visit very memorable. The Old Coastguard is back following the fire and its quality is undiminished. The place to eat in Mousehole and worth travelling to. You will not be disappointed."
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £16.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
The Parade, Mousehole, TR19 6PR
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
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