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The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling

4.8
4.8
484 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Carvynick Farm, A3058, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5AF

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling

Welcome to our British restaurant and pub, with gardens, in the picturesque countryside of Cornwall, between Truro and Newquay. We offer sustainable British pub food, with a luxury approach. It’s a simple offering but really showcases the best of produce from in and around Cornwall. Our Sunday lunch is perfect to come and enjoy with your friends and family (and your dogs are more than welcome too!).

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–02:30 Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–19:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Tartan Fox is a great location to host your weddings, parties and events – for more information, email rick@adamhandling.co.uk or call 01637 800023.
  • Private party contact
    Nick: 01637 800023

Private dining

What 484 people are saying

The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Good for business meals

  • Cornwall

    Innovative

  • Cornwall

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling is a charming 16th-century pub offering "absolutely next level" food, characterized by "superb" dishes like the hot smoked lamb rump. The welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by "attentive but not intrusive service" and knowledgeable staff. Despite some challenges in locating it, diners consistently describe it as a "fantastic" experience worth revisiting.
484 Reviews
  1. shipra

    Cornwall5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about it. Will go back again . Excited already!!! 😀

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  2. jeremy

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for Easter Sunday family lunch. 3 generations made very varied choices and had fabulous food. Classics like cheese donuts and black pudfing bon bons were followed by starters including Cornish gurnard, crab, steak tartar and baked bertroot. We had a selection of roasts and the fish options for the mains and various puddings (plum bakewell tart and a soft serve cream tea) to finish up. All in all a cracking meal and a happy family.

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  3. Leah

    Tasmania1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The moment you step through the front door you are greeted with polite and friendly staff. The attentiveness of the staff is throughout the entire time. The decor is elegant and appealing to dine in. The food is fantastic with presentation and the flavours perfect and well balanced. Meals were cooked beyond what we expected with tenderness and paired beautifully with accompanying dresses. Highly recommend for a night out whether as solo, couples or in group, however do book ahead to not be disappointed.

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  4. Jon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Tartan Fox but we are big fans of all AH’s restaurants and this did not disappoint. Very similar experience to Loch & Tyne, which is our ‘go to’ restaurant so we loved it.

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  5. Axel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food overall — a modern european menu with Scottish touches. The Beef Tartare was a real highlight. Friendly service and a cosy ambiance in a very old stone house.

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  6. Angela VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always . The food is simply excellent with a very reasonable price tag. Staff are top class

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  7. Joshua

    Oxford3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined at many of Adam’s restaurants and the Tartan Fox lived up to our expectations. What a vibe – a warm, welcoming, and super cool atmosphere with so much character, set in a stunning 16th-century pub. 🏰✨ The food? Absolutely next level. 🌱 The hot smoked lamb rump with wild garlic and asparagus was a game-changer. 😍🔥 A true celebration of the best in-season British produce! 🇬🇧🍽️ Highly recommend if you’re ever in Cornwall.

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  8. Craig

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food for all the family. Best fish and chips ever!!

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  9. John

    Caribbean14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fifth visit to the Tartan Fox - never fails to deliver with excellent quality food and service. Will definitely visit again in the near future!

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  10. Oliver

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been back to the Tartan Fox a number of times. We have always been really well served with delicious food and attentive but not intrusive service.

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The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling is rated 4.8 stars by 484 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
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Carvynick Farm, A3058, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5AF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Newquay
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–02:30 Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–19:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Tartan Fox is a great location to host your weddings, parties and events – for more information, email rick@adamhandling.co.uk or call 01637 800023.
  • Private party contact
    Nick: 01637 800023
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