The Smugglers Inn

Location & Setting: The venue is situated in a scenic coastal area with views of the sea, nearby campsites, and proximity to the South West Coast Path. The historic building, garden, and outdoor seating are frequently praised for their charm and ambiance.

Walked here along the costal path and decided to have a late Sunday lunch . Very disappointed. Beef was chewy , roast potatoes were soft , like they had been frozen . Parsnips were hard . No cauliflower cheese as stated . The whole meal was barely warm .

I stopped here with my family after a walk by the beach. We were served by a woman referred to as 'Titch' by other staff, who was rude from the outset. She stood at another side of the bar to us, telling us to call her when we'd made up our minds, served low measures of over-priced Badger ale and tutted when she was asked to top one up, saying there was nothing wrong with it. The glass was unlined and its contents stopped at least 15mm from the rim. It was not at all busy and we were shocked by her poor attitude, acting as if our custom was not wanted. We sat outside waiting for the sorbet my niece ordered for seome 20 minutes before asking another member of staff about it. This was melted by the time it came - making it useless on a hot day - and although my brother wanted to complain we simply finished up and went, not wanting any further confrontation. The experience put us off eating there and was especially disappointing as it was my brother's birthday. We are a polite family who expect a friendly greeting when we go to pubs and good manners from staff. We would not return and are very disappointed by the experience.