Havener's, Fowey Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Always friendly, welcoming and nothing is too much trouble."
• "Service was amazing very friendly staff!"
• "Staff were very friendly and service was great."
• "The staff were really friendly."
• "Amazing service so quick and attentive."
• "The staff made it a great birthday experience for my wife."
• "The staff are very friendly and accommodating I would give it more stars if that were an option."

Cons:

• "Visited this place tonight with no reservation at 8:30pm... Were turned away by a rude FOH 'manager'."
• "Not sure what was going on in the kitchens though as our main meal took an hour after finishing our starters."
• "A stunning location let down by disinterested staff, slow service, and sub-par food."
• "It’s a shame I have to give this place a 4, really wanted to give a 5 star but it’s just lack of service really wasn’t all perfect kind of slow."
• "We politely asked to clean up the table, but we had to wait for next 15 minutes being completely ignored."
• "Nobody came to see if we wanted further drinks."
• "Stayed here with my wife for our anniversary and had a great stay. Lovely room however the pub opposite has a big party every Sunday night - no fault of Havener’s but the lack of double glazing meant it was very loud."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was beautiful best fish and chips I have had in a while."
• "The sticky toffee pudding was just incredible."
• "The food was from the Christmas menu and was superb."
• "Food very good, coronation chicken naan was great."
• "Absolutely delicious fish and chips, and had impeccable customer service that can be matched by no one."
• "The food was lovely, couldn’t fault it at all, probably the best burger I’ve had."
• "The food was delicious."

Cons:

• "Only complaint was that it's a bit draughty & chilly in there."
• "I had Chicken and leek pie (not a scrap of leek in it btw) which was tasty albeit without a sauce or gravy was quite dry."
• "The Mussels were fine. The fish was over cooked and dry."
• "The fish and batter was tasteless and overcooked."
• "However, the mussels were so salty, I had to stop eating."
• "Ridiculously overpriced for the quality. Overcooked pasta paired with mushed up peas."
• "The food just felt a little mass produced."

Ambiance & Location

Pros:

• "Decor inside was nicely presented."
• "Our table looked out over the quay - bliss!"
• "The location was outstanding because it was near the sea, which had made the restaurant's view even more great."
• "The position is great for a view of the harbour from the conservatory."
• "Fantastic location with amazing views."
• "The decor is modern and clean."
• "Great views of the estuary and harbour."

Cons:

• "It was very quiet probably due to road works that seemed to have blocked it off."
• "Unfortunately there are large gaps between the doors and the cold air blows straight through."
• "‘Shredded duck wrap’ was more like cubed duck cat food. microwaved."
• "The ambiance is best described as ‘rat pack chic’ as the music and surroundings remind me of a New York downtown restaurant."
• "The views were only obstructed by a cruise ship on the other side of the estuary."
• "Dog friendly but not in the conservatory."
• "Stayed here with my wife for our anniversary and had a great stay. Lovely room however the pub opposite has a big party every Sunday night - no fault of Havener’s but the lack of double glazing meant it was very loud."

Value

Pros:

• "Value for money- absolutely with that quality of food."
• "Regatta week in fowey and yet amazing food and fast service. Very busy, waitress tried very hard to get us a restaurant table, couldn't but we managed to get a table in the bar anyway! Had the halloumi burger and my daughter had a huge kids meal plus drinks was £22ish so reasonable prices too."
• "The price was £16 and it was quite a big portion as on the pictures."
• "We all had three courses plus alcoholic drinks and the total per person was so reasonable."
• "The menu choice was excellent, prices were very reasonable and the portions generous."
• "Outstanding service, food, ambiance, and value."
• "Latte and cakes as good, if not better, as at the most popular, big name cafes in the country and at a reasonable price too."

Cons:

• "Good service and nice environment but the food was not great - my fish dishes (starter and main) were good but my partners vegetarian starter was greasy and her main was exceptionally greasy and she said way too big."
• "The food tasted great the only down side was a very restricted choice for vegetarians and no real choice for vegans."
• "Ridiculously overpriced for the quality. Overcooked pasta paired with mushed up peas."
• "It was average and expensive compared to other nice places such as the Galleon."
• "Could do with more dessert options."
• "‘Shredded duck wrap’ was more like cubed duck cat food. microwaved."
• "The foods was incredible."

Accommodation

Pros:

• "Room was clean and had lots of nice touches, including professional Nespresso machine and local OS Map for use during stay."
• "The accommodation is well presented and comfortable."
• "Stayed in the Havener’s Rooms which are attached to the Bar & Grill… Room was amazing and the food matched!"
• "Excellent room to stay in, a little on the small side, but very boutique."
• "The rooms are lovely and cosy have everything you need."
• "Stayed for 5 lovely nights exceptional stay couldn't fault a thing great friendly team who provide outstanding service will definitely recommend and will be back."
• "Thank you so very much for sending on my sisters lost wallet."

Cons:

• "Very small rooms. Loud. Smelly bathroom."
• "Very small rooms. Loud. Smelly bathroom. Would never stay here again."
• "Stayed here with my wife for our anniversary and had a great stay. Lovely room however the pub opposite has a big party every Sunday night - no fault of Havener’s but the lack of double glazing meant it was very loud."
• "Left hungry... because of the influx of thousands of tourists, we had to book a month in advance."
• "We were shown to a table that could sit 4 in the window overlooking the harbour, absolutely perfect!"
• "Visited to celebrate daughter Jenni's birthday. Six family members ages varying from 6 to 85."
• "The views were only obstructed by a cruise ship on the other side of the estuary."