Harden's survey result
Summary
“One to return to for its comfort and lovely views (even in winter)” of St Michael’s Mount and the Lizard – this Cornish seaside hotel with its “buzzy” bar/café is from the same stable as the not-far-distant Gurnard’s Head and the well-known Felin Fach Griffin in Wales. It wins praise for “capable gastropub-quality cooking” and its “buzzy style”. Top Tip – “great Sunday lunch”.
Summary
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
“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
“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”.
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The Parade, Mousehole, TR19 6PR
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.50 | £27.50 |  |
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| Dinner | £37.00 | £45.00 | |
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| SundayLunch | £32.00 | £38.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.50 | £23.50 | £4.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
The Parade, Mousehole, TR19 6PR
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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