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The Gurnard's Head

With a fistful of accolades, this is the place to visit for a menu created with food from the Cornish larder. This popular dining pub only uses locally-sourced produce including fruit and greenery and fish often from the morning catch. Enjoy the range of local beers and food-friendly wines in front of a roaring fire in winter and beer garden in summer.

The Gurnard's Head
Treen
Zennor
ST IVES
Cornwall
TR26 3DE

Telephone

01736 796928

5 Stars

Mar 2013

The Gurnard´s Head in Zennor has an excellent kitchen and a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy the cornish hospitality

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5 Stars

Oct 2012

A foodies delight

As locals we eat here for special occasions as we love the ethics and quality of this pub's food; local/foraged/different. It's really friendly and it hasn't lost it's atmosphere as a pub and stopping in for a drink is always welcome.

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1 Stars

Jan 2011

Unbelievable.....for all the wrong reasons!

As a property owner and someone who is a very positive advocate for everything local, I was absolutely stunned by the appalling attitude of one of the members of staff (possibly the manager) who I spoke to over the telephone. I enquired as to the vegetarian options and was given the impression that it was a 'bit of an effort' to even try and accommodate anything remotely like a meat substitute for their Sunday lunch. I have eaten at this restaurant before and each time left thinking that the service was poor and 'aloof'. I get the impression that they think they are better than they actually are. The food and service comes way behind the likes of The Victoria Inn, 2 Fore Street, The Bay and other great local pubs and restaurants in this stunning part of West Cornwall. Shame on you The Gurnard's Head. I will definitely not be recommending this pub to the 100 or so families that we have direct contact with each year when they holiday with us.

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5 Stars

Jun 2009

The very best ever!

A brilliant combination of friendly staff and absolutely amazing food make this one of our favorite destinations when holidaying nearby. Using locally sourced and wild ingredients the menu is always varied and exciting and the fact that locals use the place too is testament to the fact that they have got everything right.

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2 Stars

Jan 2009

Not impressed!

My boyfriend and I went for an evening meal and were very disappointed. It was very over priced and nothing special. The service was poor but having said that I complained and had very positive feedback from the Manager. Worth a second whirl me thinks!

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4 Stars

Jan 2009

Stopped here for a quick bit to eat whilst out visiting places in the area. Traditional style pub with good food in a lovely location.

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5 Stars

Jan 2009

Good Food

Visited for the first time on Saturday 10th January for a hearty soup and a beer. The soup was amazing - ginger and squash, and perfect for warming the cockles before embarking on a 5-mile walk. Service was fast and efficient, but heard that it can be slow when busy. Would highly recommend.

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1 Stars

Oct 2008

Poor food excellent pub atmosphere

Took my family and for a Sunday lunch, the meal was tastless and vegetarian choice very poor. However, the atmosphere was very pleasant, but would not return for a meal.

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4 Stars

Aug 2008

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4 Stars

Jul 2008

Cornwall's dining pub of the year 2008. Efficiently run with excellent food. Good atomosphere. Open fires and cosy in winter.

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4 Stars

Jul 2008

Great Pub

Great pub with open fires for the winter and lovely gardens for the summer. The restaurant has grown in size and they now offer some very good food.

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