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Turks Head Penzance, Penzance, ENG

Turks Head Penzance

4.6
4.6
116 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Turks Head is the oldest pub in the heart of Penzance town. Unspoiled by contemporary design and décor, this soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our shanty style, west-country setting. Our secret garden is a hidden retreat that begs for any passing explorer or local Kernow folk to enjoy. Take in the crisp sea breeze blowing in from the Quay just a stone's throw away with a refreshing drink in hand.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    01736 332757
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five-Course Menu

    £39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu with a glass of champagne on arrival to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website. Payment due at pub.
    Mother's Day Five-Course Menu photo

What 116 people are saying

Turks Head Penzance reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Hot spot

  • Cornwall

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Turks Head Penzance is a charming, historical pub offering "excellent home cooked food" and a "cosy traditional" atmosphere. Guests praise the "friendly and welcoming staff" and the delightful Sunday roasts. Although there are occasional service delays, the "fantastic" food and vibrant atmosphere make it a top choice. Highly recommended!

116 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second meal at the Turks Head this year and we really appreciate the good honest tasty food served with a friendly smile in a comfortable atmospheric environment. The staff are so welcoming and attentive, we hope to return again this year.

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  2. Nancy

    Cornwall1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Turks Head, and eat here quite often. I like the menu, which I always thought had something for everyone. Unfortunately, my friend I brought with his wife recently is gluten free, and I forgot to check the menu. He ended up having mashed potato and broccoli! Still, if you aren't gluten free, this place has a great menu and fantastic service. (There WAS a gluten free dish on the menu, but my friend didn't fancy it, I think it was the salmon with noodles? not sure now!)

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  3. John

    Cornwall3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We travel 45 minutes on the train to Penzance to visit The Turk’s Head. Cracking foo, good value and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend the Sunday lunch but the food is consistently delicious lunch or evening any day.
    Turks Head PenzanceResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi John, Thank you for making the journey to visit us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers, The Turk’s Head Team

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  4. Clive

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, food good value for money and friendly service,
    Turks Head PenzanceResponded on 21 February 2025
    Hi Clive, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Turks Head Team

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  5. John VIP

    Cornwall6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, polite & friendly staff and good value. A great place to visit.
    Turks Head PenzanceResponded on 21 February 2025
    Hi John, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Turks Head Team

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  6. Garry

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food quality. Exceeded expectations. Staff were very friendly.

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  7. Kate

    East Sussex3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cosy and welcoming, the Sunday roast was delicious, just what was needed after a stormy walk in Penzance!

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  8. Vivienne

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our meal, we had roast lamb and turkey. The lamb didn't come with enough veg and a side dish of veg would have been welcome. The service was good, but tables were crammed in and we could hear the conversations on other tables, so not the ambience we were expecting although the pub is charming. We don't mind the hum of pub chatter, but our table was so close to the other we cld hear every word. I noticed the room below was empty and full of tables so it would have been nice to offer more space, as it was available. Also there was a dog at the next table that yapped a few times and we don't agree with dogs in restaurants, its a hygiene issue.

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  9. Sharon

    Bristol2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service was good but could have been better. The lamb on the main course was very well cooked with no pink meat at all, they then forgot to deliver one desert. Unfortunately there was a group of 4 males in the bar who were slightly intoxicated and being extremely loud and swearing constantly to the point that several customers moved seats away from them.

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  10. John VIP

    Cornwall6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great atmosphere and very enjoyable food.

    1 person found this helpful

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Turks Head Penzance is rated 4.6 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Turks Head Penzance

49 Chapel Street, Penzance, ENG TR18 4AF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Penzance
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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