Address: Helford Passage, Falmouth, TR11 5LB, United Kingdom
Phone: +441326250625
Rating: 4.6
based on 185 reviews.
Location
Pros:
"The pub has a wonderful view of the Helford River, from its northern side."
"You cannot find a more beautiful place to sit and have drink."
"The location is brilliant, the service was great and the food was spot on."
"It sits with a beautiful view across the river, sailing boats moored on all sides."
"On a clear sunny day there are few better places to grab a bite to eat and have a drink."
"With a prime location on the banks of the Helford passage, the Ferry Boat Inn is a classic spot to enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon."
"The location is simply beautiful, and the Ferry Boat in really is an excellent spot to kick back and spend an hour (or few) chatting, or practicing that most peaceful of meditations and watching the world pass by."
Cons:
"You would want to check on accessibility before booking as the hotel is set on a steep hill due to its location for the ferry."
"Okay place but a pain to get to and the food was mediocre."
"In terms of getting to the Inn, I would not recommend driving from Gweek to Helford Passage as our satnav took us down the narrowest roads."
"Try to avoid going down the road to the front of the Inn - it's a very narrow road and quite a drive to a turning point."
"Car park is cash only, the walk down is steep, the location is great, with great views."
"Beware if you (or elderly relatives) struggle with steep hills and stone steps as the car park is not close."
"The road down to the river is very steep and limited parking but well worth the visit."
Service
Pros:
"It was super nice that they did replace the clotted cream with ice cream as per my request."
"The service was exceptional from the entire team, who were all very polite and attentive."
"The most welcoming service and friendly staff we were made to feel so at home."
"Service good and friendly."
"The staff are very friendly and happy to help."
"Dog friendly, fresh fish, a tasty vegan option, lovely staff and a beautiful view over the passage."
"The staff went above and beyond to help me with allergens, and double checked what they could make catered for my dietary requirements."
Cons:
"If you just want a couple of pints and a chat it's a bit odd, no access to the bar."
"Unfortunately booked Sunday lunch during a very busy period and we had to wait a long time."
"Ordered my drinks outside and took quite a long time to come out."
"It was a little awkward trying to order drinks/food as locals were sat at the bar drinking and reluctant to move to that people got get to the bar to order."
"Food is average, but not worth waiting an hour and a quarter for."
"We then waited more than 30 mins to see any drinks and over an hour for bread and olives."
"But everytime I go I am reminded how long the bar service takes. Waited 20 minutes for drinks at the bar which was not even very busy."
Food
Pros:
"Lovely food. I had Hake, highly recommend."
"The food was delicious, we ended up ordering from there on 3 separate occasions and each time the food was perfect."
"Delicious food and friendly staff. I’d recommend the crispy squid and prawns, as well as the fries!"
"Exceptional food, service and location!!!"
"The crab roll was filled with so much crab meat and was incredible!"
"Delicious pub fare, serving local fresh fish with yummy sauces."
"Food was out of this world, I'd say the fish and chips is up there in my top 3!!!"
Cons:
"Poor choice of cider, draught Thatchers when there are great local producers is very disappointing."
"No food between 3.30-5pm."
"Very overpriced. Very, very disappointing."
"Unfortunately food was poor though. Fish and chips was greasy and very heavy on batter with a small fish, left most of it."
"Burnt crab rarebits, fish that was destroyed by thick and soggy batter."
"Sadly the meal of Fish & Chips was not very good in fact we both started to feel sick after a few bites of the fish."
"Waited an hour and a half for burnt hotdog and fries."
Ambiance
Pros:
"Family and dog friendly."
"Lovely place to sit and look out over Helford, lots of seating outside if the weather is nice."
"Beautiful see view, with a little beach."
"Amazing atmosphere, great service, glorious views."
"An open log fire in winter and stunning sea views."
"Gorgeous setting on The Helford."
"Beautiful spot to have lunch and soak up the sunshine and the views."
Cons:
"Looks and feels run down. Broken chairs in main pub area, no salt for food, mayo at table was empty."
"Very disappointed as service was terrible too."
"I booked a table in Nov 2018 for a Tuesday night and when I arrived it was shut, no call to let me know."
"Saw a group here the other night. It was a bit loud indoors."
"Disappointing, limited menu. Drinks only served outside, even when it's raining both day and night."
"Sadly only able to give this 2 stars as we decided to take a long walk to The Ferryboat for lunch, location is lovely but it’s somewhat disappointing that a pub which states ‘food served all day’ wasn’t doing food at 1:15pm."
"Went with great expectations. Sorely disappointed. Perfect location but long wait for food which was as best mediocre."