The Cornish Arms
Tavistock, Devon
Let's all get over the fact that it isn't geographically Cornish, but resident on a town-centre street in the west of Devon. This is a lively venue that manages an impressive balancing act between pub and restaurant, the more so since the extensive refurbishment it underwent in early 2022. While the menu format rests on broad choice, as before, there is a distinctly more adventurous air to the nibbles, which now embrace buttermilk king prawns with smoked paprika mayonnaise or teriyaki chicken wings. The main menu continues to offer a broad range of choice, with a mixture of traditional pub fare and modern classics. Expect ham hock Scotch egg with blue cheese and beer-pickled onions to open the show, ahead of roast cod with brown shrimp vinaigrette in béarnaise, or a distinctly elegant butter-roasted breast of guinea fowl, served with Jerusalem artichokes, pearl barley and hazelnuts in sherry gravy. Fifteen minutes seems a small investment of time to be rewarded with a mango soufflé, served with the full regalia of pineapple compote, coconut sorbet and clotted cream. A user-friendly wine list is arranged by style, and the glasses come in all three sizes.
Dining Information:
Accommodation, Separate bar, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Family friendly
15-16 West Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8AN
01822 612145
