Borough Arms, Bodmin
Quick info
About Borough Arms, Bodmin
On Dunmere in Bodmin, Borough Arms serves a traditional pub menu alongside a Sunday carvery with a choice of three meats and a vegetarian menu. The carvery runs self-service, and gluten-free options are available with the Yorkshire pudding cooked separately. Baguettes made on good quality bread round out the regular menu. Dogs are welcome throughout, and staff bring out treats and water for them. An outdoor playground and outdoor seating give families room beyond the main bar. The pub sits on the Camel Trail, and pre-booking is recommended for the carvery. Parking is set around a shed in the car park, which makes spaces tight to get in and out of.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery roast, dog friendly seating, gluten free options and gammon and yorkshire pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery roast, dog friendly seating, gluten free options and gammon and yorkshire pudding.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday carvery draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out well-cooked meats, generous veg, and a gluten-free option that included a separately cooked Yorkshire pudding. Close behind, several highlight the gammon specifically and the baguettes as good value with big portions, and dogs are welcomed at the table, with one server bringing over treats and water for two dogs. Desserts get mentioned too, though one reviewer felt the price wasn't worth it. That same review describes the pub as understaffed, with slow service, slow food, a tip prompt added to the self-served roast, and cramped parking after a shed was placed in the lot. Others describe a warm welcome and staff attentiveness even when busy. One diner suggests booking ahead given the location on the Camel Trail. Repeat visitors note returning three times and enjoying each trip.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday carvery draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out well-cooked meats, generous veg, and a gluten-free option that included a separately cooked Yorkshire pudding. Close behind, several highlight the gammon specifically and the baguettes as good value with big portions, and dogs are welcomed at the table, with one server bringing over treats and water for two dogs. Desserts get mentioned too, though one reviewer felt the price wasn't worth it. That same review describes the pub as understaffed, with slow service, slow food, a tip prompt added to the self-served roast, and cramped parking after a shed was placed in the lot. Others describe a warm welcome and staff attentiveness even when busy. One diner suggests booking ahead given the location on the Camel Trail. Repeat visitors note returning three times and enjoying each trip.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Such a lovely meal out! We had Harry as our server who was amazing — super attentive despite it being busy. Food was 10/10, and such lovely atmosphere. Definitely will be back 🤍”
- Google user
“Best food ever. I'm gluten free and all the carvery was gluten free and a Yorkshire pudding was cooked separately. The carvery was amazing and we will definitely go again”
- Google user
“Really nice pub. Dog friendly and lovely friendly staff. We are here three times and enjoyed all three trips. Would recommend.”
- Google user
“Brilliant service and food was perfect. Went on a Sunday at 1.30pm loads of roast left. Meat was perfectly cooked and hot. Even stayed for pudding. Party of 3 adults all went home full and happy happy”
- Google user
“Understaffed so service, drinks and food were all incredibly slow. Machine forced a tip when we served ourselves the roast! Bit ridiculous. Dessert not worth it at nearly a tenner each. And they put a blimmin shed in the way of the car park, with teeny spaces where people struggle to get in and out of. We'll go elsewhere for Sunday roasts in future.”
Highlights
“Family and dog-friendly local with a traditional menu and carvery meals plus an outdoor playground.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
Location
Bars near Borough Arms, Bodmin
- The Quarryman Inn4.56146 mi awayWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, chicken ham and leek pie, cauliflower cheese
- The Rann Wartha - JD Wetherspoon4.02,1349.6 mi away£10–20
steak & kidney pudding, lamb shank, traditional breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Arms, BodminReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,657 | — | £10–20 | sunday carvery roast, dog friendly seating, gluten free options |
| The Quarryman InnWheelchair accessible | 4.5614 | 6 mi away | — | sunday roast, chicken ham and leek pie, cauliflower cheese |
| The Rann Wartha - JD Wetherspoon | 4.02,134 | 9.6 mi away | £10–20 | steak & kidney pudding, lamb shank, traditional breakfast |
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