The Packet Inn
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About The Packet Inn
The Packet Inn is a British restaurant on Packet Lane in Penzance, set in an old coaching inn in South West Cornwall. It is the second pub from the team behind The Tolcarne Inn, a historic maritime pub in Newlyn, so guests who know one venue will find the same operators running the other. The kitchen cooks British food, and the inn also works as a pub. Dogs are welcome, so visitors can bring their own dog along when they stop in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast beef brisket, moules mariniers, pie and steak.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast beef brisket, moules mariniers, pie and steak.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the pie, the Sunday roast beef brisket and the moules mariniers named as standouts. Close behind come the steak, the seafood linguini, the burger, the fried chicken, the beef strips and the salt and pepper squid, plus sandwiches with fries that one diner called great value. The lemon posset and raspberry sorbet got praise too. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and one pub stayed busy yet service held up. Diners also mention the conservatory, several different rooms, a sunny outdoor area, games for kids and a decent kids menu. The main complaint comes from one local couple who found their anniversary meal disappointing. They were handed two different menus, and the lemon sole arrived with a sprinkle of garnish and a bowl of overcooked chips. One other reviewer asked for a change to the dessert menu. A late-night party was glad the kitchen stayed open after taking their booking by phone.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the pie, the Sunday roast beef brisket and the moules mariniers named as standouts. Close behind come the steak, the seafood linguini, the burger, the fried chicken, the beef strips and the salt and pepper squid, plus sandwiches with fries that one diner called great value. The lemon posset and raspberry sorbet got praise too. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and one pub stayed busy yet service held up. Diners also mention the conservatory, several different rooms, a sunny outdoor area, games for kids and a decent kids menu. The main complaint comes from one local couple who found their anniversary meal disappointing. They were handed two different menus, and the lemon sole arrived with a sprinkle of garnish and a bowl of overcooked chips. One other reviewer asked for a change to the dessert menu. A late-night party was glad the kitchen stayed open after taking their booking by phone.
Featured reviews
- Chris Williams
“Popped in here today on way back from praa Sands beach,so glad we did lovely pub her barman who served us was friendly and very helpful we sat in the conservatory and ordered two of the sandwiches with fries . Great value for money the food was great and we were full arfter we said we definitely going to come in one evening for food . I would recommend a visit.”
- Daniel Harding
“I am sorry to report, being local and longing to try the food experience of this pud. We were sadly disappointed. After being issued with two different menus. My flat steak, mushroom, tomato, onion rings and peas, all very nice. My wife chose the lemon sole, which came with a sprinkle of garnish and a bowl of over cooked chips. Fine dining for our wedding anniversary! I don't think we could recommend this!”
- Nesta Carpenter
“Lovely pub/restaurant. So friendly, amazing service. Food was the best. Moules mariniers fantastic. Beautifully cooked steak and seafood linguini. Lemon posset and raspberry sorbet was really lovely. Staff were attentive and we had a great time.”
- Emmsie Purple
“Lovely little pub great food just change dessert menu 😊”
- Aimee C
“We stopped en route to Penzance, the food was great and staff were friendly. We were served quickly and the outside had a lovely atmosphere in the sun”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Packet Inn is an old coaching inn perched conveniently between coast and countryside in South West Cornwall. Take a break from enjoying the delights of Prussia Cove, Praa Sands, Porthleven or St Michael’s Mount, and discover a microcosm of Cornwall’s famously good food and drink. The Packet is the second pub from the team behind The Tolcarne Inn, a historic maritime pub in the nearby fishing harbour of Newlyn.”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
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- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Historic
- Romantic
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near The Packet Inn
- Birdies Bistro4.71,3764.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsWheelchair accessible
cooked breakfast, flatbreads, estuary bird views
- Sanders Fish And Chips4.41,0894.7 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
fish and chips, freshly cooked fish, banoffee waffle
- Highlanes Fish & Chips4.86364.9 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kids
fresh flaky cod, crispy golden chips, perfect crispy batter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Packet InnOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5562 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast beef brisket, moules mariniers, pie |
| Birdies BistroOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.71,376 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | cooked breakfast, flatbreads, estuary bird views |
| Sanders Fish And ChipsVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.41,089 | 4.7 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, freshly cooked fish, banoffee waffle |
| Highlanes Fish & ChipsWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.8636 | 4.9 mi | £10–20 | fresh flaky cod, crispy golden chips, perfect crispy batter |
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