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Halfway House, Penryn, ENG

Halfway House

4.4
4.4
565 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
If you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere along with great food and drinks, all served in a beautiful Cornish setting, then the Halfway House pub in Penryn is the place for you. Our spacious pub has plenty of room for everyone and families are more than welcome, including your four-legged friends!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01209 704191
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have different Buffet menus available on request {covid restrictions apply} We can also offer plated options if required and welcome all your catering needs as well as dietary requirement's.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome Private Events {covid restrictions apply at present}
  • Neighborhood
    Penryn
  • Cross street
    A394 Between Helston and Penryn
  • Parking details
    The Halfway House has a very large Carpark with easy access to our building. The Carpark is well lit and for patron use only.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is located in Rame which is a 5/10 min walk to The Halfway House. This is all accessible via a well lit footpath. The frequent U4 & L3 (summer season) services call here, These run every hour between Falmouth & Penzance via the university, Helston, Porthleven, Praa Sands & Marazion/St Michael's Mount (U4), & between Truro & Helston (L3)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Great for brunch

  • Cornwall

    Good for business meals

  • Cornwall

    Kid-friendly

  • Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • South Coast

    Best Overall

  • South Coast

    Best Food

  • South Coast

    Best Service

  • South Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • South Coast

    Best Value

  • South Coast

    Good for groups

  • South Coast

    Healthy

  • South Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • South Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • South Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • South Coast

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Halfway House boasts "excellent staff and atmosphere," with "great food" and "good value for money." Guests appreciate the "lovely ambience," "friendly service," and "dog-friendly" environment. While some reviews note service delays or varying food quality, the "delicious carvery" and "attentive staff" earn high praise.

565 Reviews
  1. David

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday Roast.Great valve, brilliant staff

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  2. Mike

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely carvery, and the fact it's on till 6pm is a big win.
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Mike, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our carvery and appreciated the extended hours. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Halfway House Team

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  3. Vickie

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic carvery, plenty of meat, Yorkshire are massive and vegetables delicious. Friendly service, a most enjoyable experience
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Vickie, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our carvery and found the service friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Halfway House Team

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  4. Paul

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, great service My wife and I had a carvery it was lovely A daughter had a chicken burger she said it was the best one she’s ever had
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your meals, especially the carvery and the chicken burger. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Halfway House Team

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  5. Nicola

    Cornwall2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and enjoyed. Staff very caring to everything and top quality
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Nicola, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff caring and attentive. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Halfway House Team

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  6. Christine

    Cornwall1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First return for a couple of years, the whole experience was good, we were greeted by pleasant member of staff who directed us to available tables, service and communication was excellent. The food arrived nicely presented and hot. Just one small criticism, the background music was slightly too loud for us. Apart from that we would return. Well done to all.
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Christine, Thank you for returning to Halfway House and for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service, communication, and food presentation. We appreciate your feedback regarding the background music and will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Halfway House Team

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  7. Lesley

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal and time there - great, friendly, helpful service.
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Lesley, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal and appreciated our friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Halfway House Team

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  8. Chrys

    Cornwall2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue. Window seats available if preferred. Nice welcome by member of staff. Three choices of meat, pork really good and tender. Could have different meats on plate if wanted. Good assortment of vegetables, stuffing, Yorkshire pud, pigs in blankets for a small extra charge. Hot gravy, plentiful. Highly recommended.

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  9. Chris

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch here, booked at reasonably short notice. Staff attentive, food delicious and plentiful.

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  10. Fran

    Cornwall1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered sea bass with risotto. But they couldn't serve risotto so offered salad, which was a bag of leaves with 2 slices of red onion and a slice of cucumber and some dressing. Which was very nice but definitely not worth the £17+, they charged. And no offer of discount or something extra Service was good, could have smiled a bit more My partner had burger and onion rings. Which was great, I pinched couple of onions and made great crispy croutons
    Halfway HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Fran, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the service and your partner's meal. We apologise for the issue with the risotto and appreciate your understanding. Your comments about the salad have been noted, and we'll work on improving this. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. Best regards, The Halfway House Team

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FAQs

Halfway House is rated 4.4 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Halfway House

Rame Cross, Penryn, ENG TR10 9ED

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    A394 Between Helston and Penryn
  • Neighborhood
    Penryn
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Halfway House has a very large Carpark with easy access to our building. The Carpark is well lit and for patron use only.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is located in Rame which is a 5/10 min walk to The Halfway House. This is all accessible via a well lit footpath. The frequent U4 & L3 (summer season) services call here, These run every hour between Falmouth & Penzance via the university, Helston, Porthleven, Praa Sands & Marazion/St Michael's Mount (U4), & between Truro & Helston (L3)
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    01209 704191
  • Catering
    We have different Buffet menus available on request {covid restrictions apply} We can also offer plated options if required and welcome all your catering needs as well as dietary requirement's.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome Private Events {covid restrictions apply at present}
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