The Old Coastguard
Restaurant · Penzance ·

The Old Coastguard

Restaurant · Penzance ·

Oceanfront rooms with sea views, local art and fine dining

sea view
excellent food
lovely terrace
friendly staff
delicious breakfast
mediterranean edge
brasserie dishes
sub-tropical garden
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The Parade, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6PR, United Kingdom Get directions

Reservations required
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Romantic

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The Parade, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6PR, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1736 731222
oldcoastguardhotel.co.uk
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•Reservations required
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Romantic
•Trendy
•Fancy
•Good for groups

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Jan 28, 2026

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@michelinguide
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"Old coastguard’s cottage in a small fishing village, with a laid-back, open-plan interior, a sub-tropical garden and views towards St Clement’s Isle. Well-presented brasserie dishes display a Mediterranean edge; great wine selection. Individually styled bedrooms – some with balconies, most with sea views." - Michelin Inspector

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Restaurants with Amazing Outdoor Spaces in the MICHELIN Guide UK & Ireland

"An old coastguard’s cottage which sits in a small fishing village; its lovely terrace and sub-tropical garden have views out towards St Clement’s Isle. Its open-plan interior has recently been redecorated and the well-presented seasonal brasserie dishes display a Mediterranean edge. There are bedrooms too – some with balconies and most with sea views." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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The Old Coastguard, Mousehole, Cornwall, England - Explore & Book

"This is a hotel with soul. Standing watch on the edge of Mousehole, the breezy blue and white building was once a lookout station for the local coastguard. It’s now owned by brothers Charles and Edmund Inkin, the duo behind the nearby Gurnards Head and the Brecon Beacons’ Felin Fach Griffin, who have brought their well-tested formula to this blissful corner of western Cornwall: a laid-back vibe, simple comforts and some seriously good grub. Downstairs is a friendly restaurant, where Cornish meat, delicious veg and straight-from-the-sea treats are served up on delightfully mismatched tables. Dotted around the jumble of floors above are 14 cheery rooms, all stocked with books, blankets and biscuits to help you feel at home. Children are welcome, as are muddy paws and sandy toes, and you’ll often find locals propping up the bar or chatting over Sunday lunch. There’s also a sunny lounge fronted by huge windows that gaze out to sea, and lawns that tumble down towards the water’s edge. Lingering here, watching seagulls wheel overhead and yachts bob about on the waves, is the perfect way to while away the day. If you’re lucky, you might even spot dolphins frolicking in the spray. Highs A wonderful escape in any season - in summer, sip wine under the palm trees; in winter, curl up with the papers and listen to waves crashing over the rocks outsideMousehole itself - a lovely little fishing village on the Penwith Peninsula, packed with galleries, cafés and delisMost rooms have sea views, and some face St Michael’s Mount across the bay. Many have private balconies or terraces, tooSuperb food - nothing fancy or pretentious, just local ingredients cooked exceptionally wellThis is a place for everyone: we saw couples relaxing on the terrace, dogs dozing by the bar, and children toddling around the garden Lows Availability can be a problem in high seasonDon't expect super-stylish interiors; this is more of a cosy coastal restaurant with roomsNo in-room TVs (with views like these, who needs them?), but you do get retro Roberts radios Breakfast is only served until 10amMousehole is extremely popular with tourists in summer, so the roads can get very jammed" - Abi Dare

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Tracey M.

Google
What a fantastic place to visit. We had a lovely afternoon here when we popped in for a drink whilst holidaying in Mousehole. Such lovely and welcoming staff that we decided to come back the following evening for a meal and what a wonderful meal it was!! There were 5 of us in our party and we each ordered something different to eat and all our meals were outstanding. We will definitely be visiting again as there is such a great choice of foods to try. Excellent staff that made us feel right at home. A perfect evening spent with excellent food and a great atmosphere too. Well done all and keep up the fabulous job.

Alan G.

Google
Popped in for for Sunday lunch whilst visiting Mousehole for Christmas lights. Staff very friendly and helpful. The food was very enjoyable and full of flavour. Portions were just right. The best meal I have had out for a very long time.

CharlestownNick

Google
Went her for our 29th anniversary and were happy. We went past it 25 years ago when it was a "boutique hotel" - it now appears to be a decent pub with rooms.|Lovely reception - busy though - staff all very lovely. We were B & B and both food at dinner and breakfast was great and again great service. Free WiFi and decent at that so top marks for that.|The room- very comfy bed but duvet could have been thicker for winter when the rad was cold at 2am! Also no house phone in the room and NO TV - been about 20 years since I have been in a hotel room with no TV . Needs some modernisation but the staff wake up for it - Oh and the bathroom particularly the shower was fab.|Fresh milk outside in the morning was also a nice touch.|Get a TV any your are sorted.

L P

Google
Was a bit wary having seen some negative comments but could not fault the service. Room was excellent, spotless with a lovely bathroom and some nice touches. Breakfast delicious with lots of choice of home made products. Dinner was included in the offer and whilst it was delicious a bit disappointing to have almost exactly the same menu on both evenings. There was quite a lot of coming and going outside our room and in the evening but everything went totally quiet by 11pm I think although lovely it was a little overpriced but you are paying for the location as well.

Katie

Google
What a great pub in a stunning location! The outdoor space is the highlight, being able to relax and look out to the calming sea whilst enjoying one of the many drinks on offer. Equally the inside area was cosy and welcoming for when the night draws in. We didn't eat on this occasion but the food looked tasty and would definitely return to try the offering.

plumpUk

Google
Booking progress smooth. Had some temporary mobility issues and access was a bit challenging with lots of steps and hilly car park.|Paid extra for a larger room with sea view and it had a superb bathroom. Would have been lovely in summer with the balcony.|Lots of nice touches in the room - filter coffee, home made biscuits but the flex on the kettle didn’t reach any of the plugs for it to be on a surface so had to put it on the floor.|Beds comfortable and room spotless. Quite noisy at times but nothing after 11pm|Breakfast delicious with lots of choices - some nice different choices and home made products a bonus.|Did the dinner B&B stay. Dinner was lovely but if you weren’t staying, quite pricey for some things and disappointed that the menu was virtually the same on both evenings with not much choice.|Service throughout was excellent and didn’t feel pressured to order etc. some might see it as taking too long but we were just enjoying the relaxing atmosphere.|Think it’s trying to meet lots of different needs - walkers, dog owners, locals, food only, stays and luxury and sometimes not always possible but would definitely visit again.

shaunb412

Google
The Old Coastguard Inn has a lot going for it. The booking process was smooth, the room itself was of a very high standard, and the views over the Cornish coast were absolutely stunning—exactly what you’d hope for in a place like Mousehole.|However, the service during breakfast and dinner left much to be desired. Staff were often slow and inattentive, and basic touches were missing—like being offered tea or coffee without having to chase someone down each morning. One evening, cleaning materials were left on the chair next to us during dinner, which felt careless and detracted from the overall experience.|It’s a shame, because the setting and accommodation are excellent. With more attention to service, this place could be truly special....and worth the money you spend to stay there.

Mandy D.

Google
We weren't staying there so cannot comment on how they were. It was extremely full on Sunday but a nice atmosphere. We just popped in for a drink. Would like to go for a meal.
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Severine D.

Yelp
Fabulous location overlooking the Ocean. Food is pricey in the evening but excellent quality
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Qype User (.

Yelp
Lovely location and a nice place on a summer's afternoon to have a pint outside while the kids play on the lawn. The food is on the expensive side but what you pay for is what you get.

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Yelp
Great views pity about the staff Visited on a trip to Cornwall for Easter, lovely restaurant/bar with wonderful views all was great but the staff could have been more friendly, would post a photo here but was told NO PICTURES !!! by the staff.
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Yelp
We've stayed at the Old Coastguard Hotel over quite a number of years in late December to see the Mousehole Christmas lights and its a combination that really works for us(family of four) The rooms are fine, everything they should be, but the real appeal is the restaurant and the location. The hotel is right by the sea on Mounts Bay and the views are stunning and even at night you can hear the waves. The food is very fresh and modern, beautifully presented with decent veggie choices and of course good for local Newlyn fish. We've even taken photos of the desserts, they were works of art! But tasted good too. The decor of the restaurant is very stlylish and modern. Altogether it's a lovely place to use to visit this wonderful old fishing village.