RestaurantsCornwallMouseholeTR19

survey result

Summary

£69
  £££
2
Average
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

An “impressive location” commanding sea views to St Clement’s Isle makes this seaside hotel a “great place for fish and seafood” landed just two miles away at Newlyn. It’s a lesser-known (and less highly rated) sibling to the Gurnard’s Head and the Felin Fach Griffin in Wales.

Summary

£57
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Friendly staff” and a “fabulous location, with a great sea view from the large garden”, are the main attractions of this small seaside hotel, which offers guests a well-rated menu with plenty of fish and seafood. It’s from the same ownership as The Gurnard’s Head and, further afield, The Felin Fach Griffin in Wales.

Summary

£57
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The Old Coastguard is back following the fire and its quality is undiminished” – despite their 2019 setback, this hotel dining room overlooking St Michael’s Mount is “worth travelling to”; it's run by the Gurnard's Head team, who turn out “excellent” fish-centric food in a “superb location” with real “buzz”.

Summary

£34
    £
4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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).

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The Parade, Mousehole, TR19 6PR

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu,Portions
Yes
No dress code
70

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £22.50 £27.50
Dinner £37.00 £45.00
SundayLunch £32.00 £38.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.50 £23.50 £4.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
The Parade, Mousehole, TR19 6PR
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm

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