The Ship Inn, Porthleven

Having visited the Ship Inn on many occasions a few years back, we couldn't wait to go back and sample it again. Oh how we wish we hadn't though. It was nice to see when we got there that the pub hadn't changed, neither the menu. The bar itself is great, traditionally Cornish and cosy. However do get there in good light as if you're eating in certain areas you've got little chance of seeing it when it gets darker!
The food itself was ok, but not as good as it used to be. The salad that we got was absolutely drenched in dressing, which in turn made everything else, including the bread, soggy. Not nice. The fishcakes were tasty, but the filling seemed to be liquidised to within an inch of it's life so no fishy chunks, despite this though, still had bones in!
When we got there we were served at the bar by a friendly face. Unfortunately where we were sat, we had a view of the kitchen, and the umpteen young people working/hanging around there, shouting and singing. When fifteen minutes had passed after we'd finished eating and the plates were still on the table (no-one was doing any work at this point) we decided to pay and leave. Easier said than done though, as the person behind the bar was too busy playing cards to even look at us.
It's a shame the visit was like this, as it used to be far better. Would never go back now, unfortunately.

4 May 2011 13:19

The Shepherds Hut, Ewelme

Love this pub. People are always friendly and polite. Food is fantastic and you get your money's worth! Nice to have the wood burner going in the winter. Fairly quiet place but well worth a visit.

17 Mar 2011 14:46

Churchill Arms, Alderholt

I have to agree with you chairboy. We recently had food here and it was nowhere near as good as we had last (Summer 2009). The atmosphere was different too, not a place I'll be in any hurry to come back to unfortunately.

17 Mar 2011 14:43