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The Three Pilchards – Polperro

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A charming old Cornish pub in Polperro, renowned for fresh local seafood and a welcoming, traditional ambiance.

Opening Times

Monday11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Accessibility

Dog friendly Dog Friendly

Nestled in the heart of the charming fishing village of Polperro, The Three Pilchards is a quaint Cornish pub celebrated for its authentic local seafood and warm, inviting atmosphere. This historic pub offers visitors a true taste of Cornwall with freshly caught fish and shellfish served in a cosy, traditional setting. Perfect for families, friends, and seafood lovers alike, The Three Pilchards combines rustic Cornish charm with delicious cuisine, making it a beloved spot to unwind and enjoy the best of the local catch.

Location

The Three Pilchards – Polperro

Address

Quay Rd, Polperro, Looe PL13 2QZ, UK

What3Words ///rummage.stopwatch.wakes

01503 272233

threepilchardspolperro.co.uk

thethreepilchards@hotmail.com

Driving from our parks

  • Tamar View: 23.85 miles / 46 mins
  • Notter Bridge: 17.41 miles / 40 mins

Rating

4.7

Based on 1,797 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: January 12, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Keni Coles
a week ago

We have just visited for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Staff were friendly and helpful, a warm greeting when we arrived where we were shown to a nice cosy table near the fire.

Food was fresh and tasty. I had the crab baguette which was full of fresh crab and possibly the best crab sandwich I’ve eaten. We also had a beef brisket burger which again was great, tasty and good quality burger.

We definitely recommend the food and ambience of the place.

Ellesha-Rose Parker
4 weeks ago

First time here for me and my partner and I got to say what a beautiful place, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming , they had a little dog called Fred , he was the most well behaved and friendly dog I’ve ever met! Not bothered by the people or other dogs who came in.

Dogs were welcomed with a fresh bowl of water and treats you could buy for them.

We sat right by the fire and my god was it lovely and cozy even the locals sat talking to us!

We had the fish pie, cod and chips and onion rings, the food was unbelievable fresh never seen fish that white before! Stunning. The drinks were lovely as well, would highly recommend

gerd reuter (werksmannschaft)
5 months ago

Great pub, super friendly service and very good food. Dog friendly. You have to go here when you visit beautiful Polperro. A 110% recommendation.

Mimi Villaret
6 months ago

A trad British pub that serves decent pub fare. I thoroughly enjoyed my fishbake and my co-diners enjoyed theirs - baked fresh cod, a crab salad and another fish dish.

Andy Neale
7 months ago

Stumbled in on a wet night last month and was greeted by a couple of lovely ladies and the manager, Matt - all of whom couldn’t do more for us! Tried the butter board (which was delicious), plus enjoyed a large serving of fish and chips (also delicious) all washed down with a nice bottle of (reasonably priced) red.

It was my first time to Polperro but I’ll definitely be back - and straight back here! (…I’ve just seen the new veggie / vegan post on their Facebook and even those dishes look amazing. Genuinely could eat and relax here every night of the week: the absolute dream holiday!) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really can’t recommend the place enough! Even if you’re an hour or 2 away, it’s absolutely worth it. (I live in Thailand - and will be coming back especially!)

Thanks for such a special, lovely time guys - and keep up the good work! 🙏🏻

Jay “ThatBlokeCalledJay” Clark
8 months ago

This wee pub is stunning. It's a 100% pure, ye olde pub. It's very quaint and cosy with exposed beams and a log stove burning at one end.

The staff were lovely and friendly and the food was excellent, containing freshly caught local fish. There is is also a small windy stair case which leads you up to a roof terrace with more seating and tables where you get to see the whole town.

It's one of those places you could just hunker down for an afternoon of good beer and chat.

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