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The Old Coastguard

Cornwall, Mousehole - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Pronounced 'mowzle', it's one of those impossibly picturesque villages that is full of second homes and holiday rentals. Tourists flock here in the summer months, but the Old Coastguard is no mere seasonal treat. In the capable hands of the folk behind the Gunard's Head and the Felin Fach Griffin (Cornwall and Powys respectively), it is open for business all year round. A new outdoor Crabshack – no bookings, just grab a table – makes the most of the 'spectacular' garden which slips down towards the sea. Indoors, there are sofas and an elevated dining area which catch the view in daylight hours. The kitchen makes a play for local produce while revealing a passion for flavours from Asia and the European mainland. Kimchi, for example, fires up Mount's Bay mackerel, along with black-garlic salad cream, while tamarind jam accompanies crispy ling. Seafood plays a starring role, but also expect the likes of smoked ham hock terrine (with piccalilli) and pork loin (with rösti a...

Pronounced 'mowzle', it's one of those impossibly picturesque villages that is full of second homes and holiday rentals. Tourists flock here in the summer months, but the Old Coastguard is no mere seasonal treat. In the capable hands of the folk behind the Gunard's Head and the Felin Fach Griffin (Cornwall and Powys respectively), it is open for business all year round. A new outdoor Crabshack – no bookings, just grab a table – makes the most of the 'spectacular' garden which slips down towards the sea. Indoors, there are sofas and an elevated dining area which catch the view in daylight hours. The kitchen makes a play for local produce while revealing a passion for flavours from Asia and the European mainland. Kimchi, for example, fires up Mount's Bay mackerel, along with black-garlic salad cream, while tamarind jam accompanies crispy ling. Seafood plays a starring role, but also expect the likes of smoked ham hock terrine (with piccalilli) and pork loin (with rösti and toffee apple purée). Wild garlic is a seasonal treat in a risotto with golden beetroot and goat's cheese. To finish, lemongrass, coconut and vanilla come together in a rice pudding, while sticky toffee pud plays to the purists (with clotted cream, naturally). Ales, gins and even a sparkling tipple wave the Saint Piran's flag of Cornwall. The wine list is well-considered and helpfully annotated.     

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VENUE DETAILS

The Parade
Mousehole
Cornwall
TR19 6PRGB

01736 731222

OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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