Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Penzance

2 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Admiral Benbow
Admiral Benbow
86/100 (4968 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
British
Gastropub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breaded Scampi & Chips
Curry
Newlyn Hake
Prawns
Hot Chocolate Fondant Clotted Cream
Pint of Rattler Cider
Fish & chips
Margarita with Red Onions
Ice Cream
Beef
A Crab Salad
Hake
fish n chips
An Apple Cider Non Alcoholic
Apple pie
Arugula
Puddings
Fish
Fresh Mussels
Cake
Pork
Scampis
Salad
Soup
Lager
My Table
Crab
Sea Bass
Steak Frites
Mussels
Proper Fish and Chips
Fish Pie
Craft Beer Local Beer
Steak and Ale Pie
Benbow Burger
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Proper Job Real Ale
Pirate's Fish Pie
Cod
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"We just love this place! There is such character and the staff and owner are all fabulous and our dog now knows there are treats behind the bar The..."
Katie Hope
"Full of charm and a great new Landlord supported by enthusiastic staff. The building and interior are utterly fascinating.. No pub like it that I've..."
Peter Minnikin
"It's well worth a visit to this wonderful, quirky pub! Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and warm, welcoming staff...."
Sarah Mc Carthy
"I love this old place. Full of character and characters! The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the food and drink very good. I totally..."
Russ Strick
"Thank you again to all the Benbow staff for hosting all of us crazy festival folks on May Horns! Great food (ooh spicy chicken wings!) and..."
Sarah Arundell
"We have lunch or dinner in Admiral Benbow every year on our holibobs. Love the food, and the staff are very friendly.The steak pie is my favourite as..."
Jean Bridge
"Only popped in for a pint. Staff were really friendly and quick service. The place is really quant. Looks small when you walk but the place is huge..."
Ian Williamson
"Fantastic food, service and atmosphere, friendly staff good beer unique decor a must if your in..."
Marilyn Wickens
"Lovely homemade food. Really friendly staff. A very unique and superb pub. A place I will come back too on my next visit to Penzance..."
Sophie Beth
"Amazing decor full of character and friendly welcoming staff nothing's too much trouble dog friendly and fantastic food a must visit again and..."
June Wheway
"The ambience is truly unique. A bit of airflow in the back of the room would still be advisable. As a group, we ordered a whole range of dishes from..."
Ro Si
"Best pub of our trip! The maritime atmosphere is unique and the crew was more than friendly: the captain kindly welcomed us in perfect French, the..."
Tom Taillandier
"Fantastic pub, a unique decor, great beer and tasty food. Didn’t expect to have very good seafood: my partner had a hake and I had mussels. My only..."
PG Tips
"Mad interesting pub.. loved it.. food was beautiful and chefs home made tartare sauce was to die for! Friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend a..."
Jo Burnett
"The food are great in value, ordered pizza and thick chips, definitely too much for one person. But I was managed to finished with beer. The staff..."
Jody Lee
"Iconic smugglers pub with low ceilings, ships rigging and pirate paraphernalia to navigate around whilst searching for a seat. Good range of drinks..."
Stephen
"Its all about the history and atmosphere. Secret smugglers tunnels lead to the sea, inside is decorated to be inside an old galleon ship. Amazing..."
Ollie Sundance
"An amazing collective mix of maritime memorabilia which makes this place unique and takes you back to a bygone era. However, the staff alone would..."
Sharon Newman
"Such a quaint little historic pub. Staff were really friendly. The food was lovely, and inside the pub is unbelievable, I've never been in a pub..."
Suzie Roost
"Context: Ate here (with late-notice reservation) while in the city in Sep-2023 on a stormy night. Positives: Friendly staff. Good food. The..."
Matthew Sydes
The Star Inn - Penzance
The Star Inn - Penzance
70/100 (603 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
British
British
Gastropub
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Bangers and Mash
Homemade Steak Ale & Veg Pie
The Star Mushroom & Halloumi Burger
Pizza Calabrese Al Salame
The Star Dirty Nachos
Broccoli
Anti Pasti Pizza Di Verdure
Pizza Di Pollo Al Pesto
Sunday lunch
Guinness Draught
Rib eye steak
Afternoon Tea for 2
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
jacket potato
Tribute Ale
Cornish Cream Tea
Eggs Benedict
Hamburger
Chicken Sandwich
Fried Cheese
Burger
Bar
Pub
British
Private Dining
Seating
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Mastercard
Digital Payments
Visa
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Sunday Roast and a pint of Star good value for..."
David W Stevens
"Good beer and excellent Sunday lunch. Worth a..."
Brian Swannell
"Great beer. Penzance brewery tap. St. Austell could learn from this..."
Steve Bramley
"Visited for tea and had the specials a lovely hot pot, beef the melted in the mouth followed by a pavlova with fresh raspberries and strawberries...."
Louise Richards
"Been to this Pub a few times. Once with my late Parents for a few drinks, once for a send off for a good friend, once when I played a gig there and..."
steve preston
"Sunday lunch was excellent and the portions were substantial. Gravy was lovely. No complaints at all, well done!! It was a shame there was not more..."
Paul Sansun
"Very nice and comfortable place to stay and visit Cornwall as it's very close to the train station and to the bus station, also very clean, provides..."
Adrian Pandelet Barco
"Had dinner here with the kids after a day at the beach. The portions were good and very reasonably priced. Staff were great and the best part was..."
Tom Markham
"Great selection of food and drinks. Food was delicious, all freshly made, and extremely generous portions. Good music and atmosphere too. All very..."
Rachel Bridge
"Lovely staff, amazing food, great atmosphere. Had a roast on sunday, one of the best roasts ive had in a while. Would recommend this place to..."
Jamie Hurren
"Reasonably priced drinks, and a lovely band on for us to sit and watch. They played a great mix of music. Strange locals flitting in and out with..."
Joshua Griffiths
"The star inn is my favourite place to come for food and drinks. Ant and jack are kinda individuals who go above and beyond for us, i woudlnt choose..."
Beth Foster
"Not a great beer selection, rather run of the mill choices and not one true 'Premium' beer/lager available, unless you count Amstel or..."
Robert Patten
"Great pub! The food was amazing. Prices reasonable, service..."
Stylianos Fazakis
"Recently reopened. Nice traditional pub. Sky TV. Pool table. Dog friendly. Kitchen opening..."
James Mould