Business Details
Award-Winning Restaurant in St Breward
Established in the 15th century, The Old Inn & Restaurant has served as a cornerstone of hospitality in St Breward, Cornwall. Nestled on Bodmin Moor, we combine centuries of tradition with modern culinary excellence, offering guests a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary dining. Our award-winning Sunday Carvery showcases locally sourced Cornish meats, while our daily specials highlight seasonal ingredients. The restaurant features accessible facilities, including a ramp entrance and designated allergen information for all dishes.With panoramic views of the moorland and a reputation for hosting weddings and private events, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service rooted in Cornish heritage. Our team maintains rigorous standards in food preparation, using premium cuts from Button Meats and traditional cooking methods like beef dripping for our signature chips.
Services
Sunday Carvery
Wedding Venue
Private Events
Live Music
Accessible Dining
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning Sunday Carvery with locally sourced Cornish meats since 1806.
- Our menus feature 25+ daily specials prepared fresh with seasonal ingredients.
- We provide accessible facilities including ramp access and allergy-friendly options.
- Our 120-capacity function room hosts weddings and private events with views over Bodmin Moor.
- We maintain historical authenticity while meeting modern dining standards since the 15th century.
What people say
Award-winning carvery
Breathtaking moorland views
Warm atmosphere
Accessible venue
Historic charm
Services
Sunday Carvery
Our award-winning Sunday Carvery features four freshly carved Cornish meats with seasonal vegetables and trimmings. Sourced specifically from Button Meats, the quality of our locally produced ingredients remains exceptional. This traditional meal combines contemporary presentation with authentic Cornish flavors, served in a welcoming atmosphere that showcases our 15th-century heritage.
Wedding Venue
The Old Inn's restaurant accommodates 120 guests for weddings, complete with scenic views over Bodmin Moor. Our experienced team assists with custom event planning, including marquee options for larger parties. With catering, entertainment coordination, and exclusive bar access, we provide comprehensive wedding services that blend historical ambiance with modern functionality.
Private Events
Our versatile function space hosts christenings, private parties, and corporate events with bespoke arrangements. The room's flexible layout supports various configurations, from sit-down dinners to buffet services. Additional marquee space extends capacity, while our team manages event logistics including entertainment booking and specialized catering requirements.
Live Music
Regular live performances feature local bands and tribute acts across multiple music genres. The pub's traditional setting enhances the entertainment experience, with bookings including both established acts and emerging talent. These events maintain the venue's historical character while providing contemporary musical experiences for regular and visiting patrons.
Accessible Dining
Accessibility features include ramp access to the restaurant and a fully equipped disabled toilet. Dietary requirements are accommodated with allergen information available on all dishes. The venue maintains these inclusive standards while preserving its historical architecture, ensuring comfort for all patrons without compromising its centuries-old character.
People
Darren Wills
Landlord
Current proprietor of The Old Inn, continuing its tradition as a freehouse since 1975. Manages venue operations and maintenance of historical features while overseeing service standards and event coordination.
William Harry
Former Landlord
Served as landlord from 1853 to 1873, maintaining the property during the mid-Victorian era. His stewardship contributed to the inn's continuous operation through multiple ownership changes.
Edward Broad
Former Landlord
Managed the inn from 1873 to 1897, presiding over significant developments in the property's infrastructure. Continued the establishment's role as a community hub during his tenure.
Roger Jackson
Former Landlord
Co-owned the inn briefly in the 1970s, overseeing its transition to freehouse status. Played key role in initiating major refurbishments that expanded the restaurant facilities.
Derek Judd
Former Landlord
Operated the inn during the 1980s, maintaining its reputation for quality food and hospitality. His period saw increased recognition for the establishment's regional cuisine offerings.
Questions
What dining options are available at The Old Inn?
We serve Cornish-inspired dishes including our award-winning Sunday Carvery, Moorland Grills, daily specials, and children's menu across lunch and evening service times.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes, we accommodate allergies and dietary needs with clear allergen information on all dishes and staff trained to assist with specific requirements.
Can I book a private event at your venue?
Our restaurant seats 120 guests for weddings or private events, with marquee options available for larger parties and full event coordination services provided.
Are there accessibility features for disabled visitors?
Yes, we provide wheelchair access via ramp, accessible toilet facilities, and table service accommodations while maintaining our historic building's character.
What entertainment options do you offer?
Regular live music features local bands and tribute acts across multiple genres, with bookings scheduled throughout the year in our traditional pub setting.
How do I reach The Old Inn by car?
From A30 use Temple Tor junction following St Breward signs. Bodmin travelers take A389/B3266. Wadebridge route follows A39/B3266. Look for church-adjacent location in village.
Reviews (7)
Fiona Probets
Jan 04, 2022
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Very very impressed with how nice the food is, portions very big, cooked to perfection and of very high quality, and home cut chips cooked in beef dripping were delicious, not many places would cook chips like that! All of the staff very friendly and waitress put rest of my husband's mixed grill in a tub to take home as he was defeated at the portion size and was to nice to throw in the bin! Can't wait to come back to this beautiful pub with the best food, staff and atmosphere!
Wesley House Holidays & B. & B.
Nov 28, 2021
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We went here several times as the food is excellent. They do a carvery on Sundays which was fabulous. They have a huge variety on the menu and the staff and atmosphere is really good. Very impressed as it's in a rural village setting. Would recommend to our own guests if they were a lot closer.
Jason Sturgess
Nov 01, 2021
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Very friendly staff, amazing food very well priced easily the best meal we had as a family while on holiday in Cornwall. Highly recommended. Hopefully be able to come again when we next come down.
Anthony Phillips
Sep 30, 2021
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Me and the wife had a lovely evening meal here. Although the pub was busy, all the staff were friendly and polite. Great menu and exceptional portion size. I had fish & chips - which was amazing, the wife had the ploughmans which could have easily served two. Good range of beers and ales at reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend.
Birds & Other Wildlife
Sep 23, 2021
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My wife and I decided to have our Sunday lunch at the Old Inn & Restaurant after reading all of the good reviews of their carvery. This is a very busy place and booking for Sunday lunch is a must especially if eating outside is not an option due to the weather. Well it did not disappoint. I did worry that with many carveries the vegetables can end up soggy and tasteless and the meat can be of poor quality. All my worries were unnecessary as here at the Old Inn all of the vegetables were crisp and tasty and the meat was succulent and tender. The choice on our visit was beef, lamb, turkey, pork
Fran Toaster
Sep 18, 2021
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Found the Old Inn & Restaurant by chance as they were the only place that could fit us in on short notice on a Saturday night after a family day out. All of us ordered our starters and mains off the specials menu and every dish was absolutely delicious. The food was fresh (they even list where they supply all their produce from on the menus, all local!) seasoned/cooked beautifully and the portions were a bit on the large side but the food was so amazing we all wanted to clear the plate completely. We didn't expect such a wide range of choice from what seemed like a small pub grub restaurant,
Sue Dunn
Sep 12, 2021
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Only arrived in Cornwall late afternoon and looked for somewhere to have evening meal, rang up on the off chance to see of they had space for 7 of us, very accommodating at such short notice, meal was fantastic, everyone in our party enjoyed their meal and booked for Sunday lunch tomorrow. I had the fish and chips , very generous portion and good value for money. Would definitely recommend this pub.
