The Miners Arms Reviews Summary

Category: Pub

Address: Mithian, Saint Agnes, TR5 0QF, United Kingdom

Phone: +441872552375

Rating: 4.8
based on 261 reviews.

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff were excellent and you will notice it is very well staffed."
  • "Service was brilliant as we turned up and was fully booked but still managed to fit us in outside."
  • "Friendly efficient staff."
  • "Service & atmosphere was very friendly."
  • "The staff at the Miners Arms certainly know how to put in a shift, which meant the service was superb."
  • "Service was excellent."
  • "Staff are professional and friendly."

Cons:

  • "It was so busy that we had to wait a long time for a table that we’d booked and then another huge wait for service and then food to arrive."
  • "We waited around an hour and 15 minutes for two burgers."
  • "Let down by some patchy service, presumably as it was pretty busy."
  • "Staff very friendly and tried to be helpful but unfortunately we were not impressed, we had to ask 4 times for a jug of water."
  • "Table wasn't ready at allocated time had to wait 35 minutes even though had booked food was slow to come out steak was fatty and grizzly chips were rubbery."
  • "When seated, we did feel a little forgotten about whilst there were other couples being seated around us."
  • "Was uneasy how payment was taken..debit/credit card taken from you and locked away in a box until you had finished your stay then given back to you to take payment."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food was delicious and really reasonably priced."
  • "The food is superb and plentiful."
  • "The food is wholesome and beautifully prepared, really good portions too."
  • "The food was very good and decent value at £10.50 for a main course roast."
  • "The menu is simple but varied and the food is great."
  • "Food was absolutely delicious (fish pie, best I've ever had)."
  • "Absolutely delicious food."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the food wasn't overly exciting, had better elsewhere."
  • "Couldn't cut the meat, not sure if it was the meat or the cutlery."
  • "Desserts were good but a little out of line price wise at around £6.50 each."
  • "The food, which should have been the star of the show, left us wanting."
  • "However I would not go so far as to say it was the 'Best' roast I ever had."
  • "This time the food was only mediocre."
  • "The pork was a little disappointing."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The outside seating area is a must if you visit, very pretty and inviting all in all."
  • "It's a great atmosphere."
  • "Real pub feel with a good feel."
  • "The atmosphere is fantastic, rich with history and the music - fab!"
  • "A brilliant proper British pub, in a beautiful location."
  • "The pub itself is very quirky, with room going off in all directions."
  • "Entire pub is full of character and beer garden is so lovely in the sunshine."

Cons:

  • "Typical 1500 pub low ceilings n hubby felt cramped."
  • "Only 2 issues were that the pub was having some building work done which impacted a little and that the outside areas were untidy."
  • "The main beer garden was closed so we had to sit in the smoking area in the car park, it just felt cold and uncomfortable."
  • "Roasties were anaemic and soft, crackling was bendy."
  • "Was expecting much better based on reputation, but a very mediocre Sunday lunch."
  • "I would have preferred a couple of extra dishes for variety on the menu."
  • "The dropped star for atmosphere was because we were on our own in a room but the upstairs was busy so not complaining."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "No cons mentioned regarding value for money."
  • "But was still very nice and worth the money."
  • "Generous portions for lunch, at a reasonable price."
  • "The food was of excellent quality, served hot and for a very reasonable price."
  • "When we compare the current cost of eating out; this place stands out as fantastic value for the quality of food you get."
  • "Not bad for just £9.45. Up there with the best we have tried in the South West Cornwall area."
  • "Food first class with great service and very reasonable price."

Cons:

  • "The desserts were vastly overpriced for the portion size at £8 really a rip off."
  • "For the price, we felt ripped off."
  • "When the burgers arrived they were ok but not worth the wait."
  • "We were a little disappointed with the portion size of the Fish Pie."
  • "If there was one negative, sometimes the deserts have run out so family compromises are needed 😌"
  • "We had a table booked outside it was very cold but there was no offer of throws which is the norm with most other eateries."
  • "The only thing that let it down was the cheese board, not enough selection of cheeses and what I did have was on the small side."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Good parking behind the pub, too."
  • "Free car park available inside. Definitely a plus."
  • "A big level carpark at the back of the pub, with disabled access to the main bar."
  • "Car park & free wifi so spreading the news about this lovely place is easy."
  • "Loads of parking and outdoor areas and also dog friendly."
  • "Great pub, has ample parking at the rear and a beer garden. Dog friendly."
  • "Used the Britstop service and their car park is a peaceful, sheltered spot to stop overnight."

Cons:

  • "It's on a pokestop and they have WiFi but it doesn't reach most of the pub and no one had signal so not wonderful."
  • "If you have mobility problems, you need to remember, this IS a 16th century building so there are various steps in the building leading to the cosy eating areas & to the toilets, but don't let this put you off."
  • "Be careful about the single track road to get there ...!!"
  • "I found the food was amazing, but wasn't keen on the dogs being allowed in the garden around food."
  • "The plates needed to be hotter as the food cooled really quickly - it's a good job we're quick eaters 😉"
  • "The pub has nailed being Covid-safe, really good system in place."
  • "Very careful about hygiene which is very much appreciated."

Pet and Family Friendliness

Pros:

  • "Our two dogs were well looked after with the pub being dog friendly."
  • "Also dog friendly which was great as we could bring our furry buddy with us."
  • "Dog friendly, child friendly, A great atmosphere for all."
  • "Highly recommended to all family and the pubs dog friendly."
  • "Family friendly and welcoming to dogs."
  • "Dogs aloud and well looked after with treats readily available for them."
  • "Our dog was made very welcome."

Cons:

  • "Don’t go there, they say they are dog friendly but not one water bowl was filled with water!"
  • "Don’t go there, they say they are dog friendly but not one water bowl was filled with water!"
  • "Don’t go there, they say they are dog friendly but not one water bowl was filled with water!"
  • "Waitress spilt veggies on table, responded with whoops."
  • "They loved our dog, bringing her treats and fussing her."
  • "Even though it was raining we stopped outside as we had two dogs, but plenty of under cover seating."
  • "Dog friendly as well 🐕"

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