The Gurnard's Head

So welcoming from the moment we stepped over the threshold. We were given a fabulous table by the window with amazing views. The front of house service was excellent and the dishes imaginative and beautifully seasoned. My belly pork was delicious. Surprising mid course entertainment as a herd of Fresian cows passed out window making their way back to the adjacent farm. Lovely experience!

Stayed at The Gurnard’s Head during our walk along the SWCP. The pub and restaurant area was decorated to a very high standard. All of the staff were friendly and professional, and the bar was welcoming. We had dinner at the restaurant which was superb. Our room was comfortable and maintained in keeping with the rest of the facilities. |Breakfast was delightful. Wonderful selection of hot and cold choices. Lovely coffee too.

Quite possibly the best breakfast I've ever had. And so many lovely touches... homemade jam, locally sourced apple juice and ethical products in the room. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and really helpful. Wonderful location too, and really convenient for walking the coast path.

Out of the way gem. Don't judge a book by its cover! Go inside this character full inn and see for yourself. Just had 2 course Sunday lunch. It was wonderful and hot and tasty and plentiful. All home cooked, even condiments homemade. I had mackerel and gooseberry chutney delicious. Then the beef dinner with 5 different veg ! Beef melted in your mouth and roasties were amazing. Plenty of gravy, thank you. When I'm back in this area again I will certainly be back! Staff all very attentive.

We went to the pub for dinner and I can only say that was REALLY good. The weather outside was rainny and windy so coming into the pub was just so relaxing. It was quiet, warm and cozy. I tried the carrots + humus + nduja + ... (I don't have a picture for that) which was super tarty. A touch spicy, really good. The main was lamb with smashed potatos, brocolly and gravy which was just amazing, that touch of wood, lovely. And finally the dessert which was the orange cake, really fresh and tasty.

went for lunch. New menu is fabulous. Loved it.|really interesting food, and really well presented. Chips superb too. Oh come on, everyone loves chips!|Didn't stay but will do next time so we can get stuck in properly...|AND fantastic value. Wow!

My friend and I arrived here from a li g train ride from abroad via London. What a perfect place to recover from jet lag! |Sleep late, gulp in fresh air, move your body along the wild coastline. |The rooms are comfortable and attractive. This is not overt luxury. The whole hotel vibes with the stark but gorgeous natural environment. It does not smite with bells and whistles. It does protect you from the elements with warm blankets, tight fitting windows and cozy rooms. Millet outside your room in the morning so you can rise at your own speed. |Breakfast is a lovingly selected array of seasonal fruit (the pears!!!), yoghurt (exquisite), granola, cheeses and more. Should that not be enough the whole shebang, sausage, eggs, pancakes are also available a la carte. The kitchen and front of house really know how to satisfy diners. No rush, no delay. Kindness, humor. Perfectly cooked meats, local produce, and more cheese! The deserts were amazing. Wine list not overwhelming. |I will be back!

I can’t say enough good things about this place. We stayed here while walking a short section of the South West Coast Path from St. Ives to Penzance. The location is convenient to the path - just a short walk up. The room was spacious and comfortable with nice, soft beds. And the food was just incredible. I had the ribeye with pepper sauce for dinner and it was among the best meals I can recall having. The breakfast was also delicious. I would travel back to Cornwall from the States just to stay here again. If you have the chance, absolutely stay and eat here.

We stayed at hotel for 4 nights. High levels of noise until close to midnight all but 2 night. Rooms are over the pub, and that should be made known @booking. They were unwilling to change our room. The bathroom/towel heater was broken whole time. Breakfast good, as was dinner but a surprise service fee for dinner appeared at check out. Again, this should be made explicit. On the whole overpriced and mediocre or less room.

This was an amazing recommendation for modern cuisine in Cornwall. I had the marinated anchovies and the cured gurnard, and they were easily the best dishes I've had in Cornwall. My dining partner had the set lunch of onion and thyme soup and lamb. Both were amazing. This place is worth the cost and the drive.

I used to enjoy and love this place. Being in Cornwall again last week a friend asked me if I wanted to go for a meal and we decided to try Gurnard Head again. We drove up on Monday afternoon 25th Oct to book a table, for Tuesday night. The front window is FULL of Michelin, recommended stickers, and every other possible award or recommendation possible, in fact so many it looks a mess. Is it me? Have I got two heads? No, but they are so rude, unhelpful and would go as far as to say they look at you as if you are so beneath them they do not even want to speak to you. My friend (who is an actor and the friendliest person you could meet) spoke to the bar staff, asking if it was possible to book a table, (so it is not just me) the end result was he said did not want to book after how we were spoken to by the staff. We were told we could ONLY book for 8.30, not, we are sorry that is the only space we have etc as most restaurants would do, we asked to see a menu, and were told no, as it changes every day!! They just seem so unwilling to treat you as a customer more as an inconvenience to them. We asked about eating in the bar, and they said at the bar we said no at a table in the bar, and the barman snapped in the bar at a table same thing, well unless you check it you may end up eating at the bar, there is no need to be so snappy and rude. It is too late to arrive to find you are having a meal actually sitting at the bar What a way to run a business, do the owners know? I wanted to eat and spend money with them, but was driven away by attitude. Why would you spend money in a place that treats you like that? The young blond tall barman we dealt with made us feel we were not welcome, and spoke to us like dirt, we had a coffee and left, have they no idea how to serve customers, do they care? I think not, they seem to have so many reviews that they do not care, I wish I could witness the Michelin reviewers visits, as they must know who they are, as no way on earth is this a friendly place. The bar looked very tatty, I would hope it is called shabby chic, but think it is more just tatty, worn and shabby. On a positive note a young chef came to the bar to check the evenings bookings and he smiled over at us, and a customer passing through asked him if he was the chef and complemented him on the fabulous meal they had just had. My question to the owners is, are you aware how many customers are being driven away by your rude staff, or are the rude staff the owners? We went away and went to a different restaurant, and had a great meal and friendly service. Best to stay away from Gurnard Head, far better and friendlier places to eat in Cornwall.

In the back of beyond, this is a destination in its own right. Good food and ale, with tables in the garden. This is a great place for lunch before or after a walk along the spectacular cliffs. Simple tasty lunches have included tomato pappardelle; beer battered hake and chips; braised lamb with chard & polenta. All about £7-10. Traditional pub lunches like ploughmans £5.50; 1/2 pint prawns, bread, mayonnaise £3.

This is a really smashing pub ... but if you want to eat you have to book in advance, especially in the busy season. If you turn up out of the blue (walking along the coastal path for example) they may be able to fit you in, but will not do so at the expense of the other booked customers. The food is tasty, the wine and beer good and we found the staff very friendly. Walked here across the fields from Zennor and came back we liked it so much. If you are staying in or near St Ives, try to come and eat here - but book ahead.

The decor is lovely. It is a modern take on how an English pub should be. The drinks are all great - I had a very local cider from st burryan (excuse the spelling). My parents go here a lot for lunch and tell me that they do a very good deal in a three course meal..... I think perhaps if I had ordered something different then this place may have scored higher in the stars department....I ordered the gnocchi (one of my favourite things to order in most places) and it was just plain weird!!!!! They put it with broccoli, peas and onions and the flavours just did not go well together...as for the gnocchi itself it was home made but the consistency was like an undercooked lump of mashed potato. Please gurnards head....take this off the menu and let's try again cos it was RUBBISH!!!!!

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere created by warm and welcoming staff. We will definitely be going again.

This is an amazing gastro pub and deserves it's accolades. We stayed for 3 nights. Lovely fires, friendly staff, and the food is simply wonderful. The location is stunning. Cornwall at it's best !