We live in the area, but this was our first visit, for lunch, to the pub in Crackington Haven. I have to say I have no complaint with the service which was friendly and willing. Obviously the surroundings, even on a rainy morning, are outstanding. However, when it came to the food, it was nothing special and when we lunch out, we at least want something that we can't have at home! I ordered the crab cakes as a main but the two thin cakes (tasty nevertheless) with a dip and a bunch of salad wasn't what I'd call anywhere near a main meal, and as a starter??? One crab cake perhaps. My husband's Chilli was okay, but again, no side dips and it was very basic. The menu online suggested a choice of fresh fish - fish and chips can be bought anywhere, and the other fish on the menu was over priced, for a lunch. We'd probably go back, but this pub isn't one that will be high on our local return list, sadly.
I've not commented on the room because we didn't stay, and didn't see them. On the food alone, I have to give this a thumbs down - sorry. Perhaps the food is better in the evening/in the high season?
ps I would also comment on the 'toilet smell' that was apparent on arriving through the car-park entrance.
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