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The only pub on St martins. The bar was full of interesting nik naks with an assortment of church furniture amongst other bits. The garden was south facing with good views.
A couple of ales were on (doom bar & a St austells Cornish best). I had the latter and although drinkable, it was a wee bit on the cloudy side. Shame really, but it's a funny old pub all the same.
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This is now a very good pub. It had the only draught real cider I found in the Scillies and provided substantial and tasty ploughmans for my wife and I, with an excellent view over the Sound towards St Mary's.
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Currently closed.......and up for sale......again.
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Wonderful place with possibly some of the best views I�ve ever seen from a pub. The beer on tap was fine and bar staff very friendly and talkative. Pool table always a bonus. Didn�t eat, but others near us were complimentary.
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After a visit here in 2007 when it was the best pint of the holiday and excellent food, I was a bit worried having seen previous reviews. Didn't notice the vehicles so they might now have been removed. St Austell Tribute was on the handpump which was in pretty good nick - so much so that we missed a boat back for it and had 4 pints!! The crab sandwich wasn't quite as good as last time but still enjoyable. What seems to have changed is that there is an air of dereliction about the place - the outdoor furniture and paintwork really needs a refurb. It is up for sale - I just wish I had the cash to buy this pub with its beautiful view! Please someone give it the TLC it deserves!
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Visited in April 2010. The three seemingly abandoned and half derelict vehicles were still outside the pub!
The pub is up for sale and the owner seems to have lost interest in it. They had run out of ale, only bitter or lager on offer. Very dissapointed.
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Went their in May 2009. First impressions disappointing as there three seemingly abandoned and half derelict vehicles outside the pub. Had high hopes for the food, as had great food, albeit expensive, previously from the St Martins Bakery, owned by the same owner. We ordered a pasty, which is only available with chips at �6.95 and a vegetable quiche. Both rather expensive. What came out was disappointing: pasty was burnt and quiche was only a tiny slice, not fully heated through and tasted 'old' Complained about the quiche which was taken seriously - but overall the food quality and portion size does not justify the cost, even taking into account being on an island with all the extra shipping cost etc. The beer was from Ales of Scilly - pint ok, but not as good as a pint of the same beer I had in the Mermaid on St Marys the day before which was excellent. The inside of the pub is the uninviting barn it always has been, more village hall than pub in atmosphere. Still, fantastic views of the other islands from the terrace outside. Hope it improves as if less greedy in pricing, with more attention to consistent food quality and a better interior this could be fantastic pub.
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this pub is just OK. Good beer - food was excellent although over priced (doesnt have to be though see the Turks Head on St Agnes which is reasonably priced). Long wait for lunch though and the barmaid was slow and in a world of her own. Fantastic location.
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We had a better experience that the previous poster. Inside is a bit like a barn but outside has fantastic views. Our food was superb - expecially the seafood platter and the ice cream.
Beer was decent, but nothing special.
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Fantastic views but overated. Reminds me of a shed conversion than a traditional pub. Prices outragious and beer awful. Food was good but not what I expected. oh dear!
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Wonderful views, great food - very generous portions
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Fantastic views from the terrace of the other islands. St Austell IPA on draft, does have Ales of Scilly but none when I was there
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As it is the only pub on the island it doesn't exactly have to fight for trade, but is in fact a very nice local country boozer. The food is great. The clientele is a real mix - from residents of all ages, to mild-mannered holiday-makers, to the "yoof" working at the hotel during the season.
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