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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
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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
“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
“Really nice pub. Dog friendly and lovely friendly staff. We are here three times and enjoyed all three trips. Would recommend.”
- Google user
“Best gammon at a carvery I have had, all the meat was perfect barely any fat. The vegetables were all very fresh and tasty. 10000% better than any other carvery. Plenty of outdoor seating for summer days. The baguettes are very tasty and on a good quality bread, big portions and affordable. Dog friendly too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Arms, BodminReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,668 | — | £10–20 | sunday carvery roast, dog friendly seating, gluten free options |
| Lanivet Inn | 4.51,560 | 2.2 mi | — | fish and chips, chips, homemade pie |
| The Ship InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4595 | 4.7 mi | £20–30 | belly pork starter, burgers and fries, pizza and chips |
| Maltsters Arms | 4.6541 | 5.8 mi away | — | pork belly, dog friendly, large portions |
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